— Yukinoshita's butt was practically numb from sitting so long.
"Ugh, this is bad! I've been sitting too long!"
Snapping back to reality, Yukinoshita quickly took off her movie glasses.
The scene had just been too intense, too captivating.
She'd gotten completely absorbed, and before she knew it, she'd been squatting there for who knows how long.
"It's about time now… things over there should be wrapping up. I need to hurry back…"
Muttering to herself, Yukinoshita grabbed a few tissues from a nearby box.
A few minutes later.
Yukinoshita pulled up her pants and walked out of the girls' restroom.
This period was way too brutal!
She could only watch, not touch.
Sob sob… I want Hikigaya too! I want to do shameless things with him! I… I'm so lonely…
With that bitter thought in her heart, Yukinoshita, looking dazed and empty, headed toward Class B, where Hikigaya was.
A few more minutes later.
Yukinoshita arrived at the entrance of Class B's classroom.
Facing the tightly shut door, she took a deep breath, then nervously knocked.
"Hikigaya-kun~"
"Yukinoshita?!"
From inside came Hikigaya's startled voice.
"I'm coming in~"
Yukinoshita said calmly.
"W-Wait!"
Hikigaya quickly responded, "The floor… it's just been mopped! Don't come in yet, I'll come out right now!"
"Is that so? Alright."
A flicker of something passed through Yukinoshita's eyes, but she didn't push the door open—she patiently waited for her beloved to come out.
Soon enough, Hikigaya opened the door, holding his schoolbag and cautiously stepping outside.
"Aren't Kawasaki and the senpai still inside? Are they still cleaning?"
Yukinoshita tried to sneak a peek inside.
Hikigaya quickly blocked her view with his body and replied smoothly, "They told me to head back first. There's just a little left to clean, and they can handle it."
"Eh? You just left them like that?"
Yukinoshita said, unimpressed.
"They told me to go."
Hikigaya explained.
"That's kind of rude. I should go in and help a little."
"Your shoes are too dirty—don't go in!"
Panicking, Hikigaya shook his head and quickly grabbed Yukinoshita's soft hand.
"Let's just head back."
"Fine, fine… sigh, Kawasaki and senpai are really too kind to you. You better treat them well in the future."
Yukinoshita emphasized again and again, "Got it?"
"Kind?"
Hikigaya looked speechless. "Kawasaki maybe, but senpai's like a wild beast—where's the kindness?"
"What did you just mutter?"
"Nothing. I'll treat them well."
Hikigaya replied quickly.
"Mm."
Yukinoshita nodded and walked off with Hikigaya.
Along the way.
Yukinoshita glanced back at the classroom now and then, either intentionally or absentmindedly.
Sigh… trying to get those three together is way harder than I thought.
They've already gotten this far, and they still haven't let loose…
But at least things are moving forward. It'll have to be bit by bit. Sooner or later, I'll get Hikigaya-kun, Saki, and senpai tangled up in the same bed!
Ahem… of course, all for the sake of the mission!
The two left Soubu High together.
On the way home,
Several passing girls stole glances at Hikigaya.
Especially the more mature ones—the older sisters and housewives. Their eyes practically glued to him, unable to look away.
Thankfully, Yukinoshita was walking right beside him, clearly and unmistakably his girlfriend. Otherwise, she was sure her boyfriend would be swarmed with flirty girls.
Sigh, this charm succubus transformation is not good!
Way too dangerous. He could totally get seduced by some wicked girl!
Even after that round of stamina-draining with Kasumigaoka-senpai and Saki, her beloved still had absurd levels of stamina. That raw masculine energy radiating off him—it was a total girl magnet.
That scent was intoxicating.
So good. So sweet. So addictive—like a cake slathered in cream, making girls want to devour him whole.
Yukinoshita wanted to devour Hikigaya too.
"My period's… almost over."
Walking beside him, Yukinoshita murmured.
"Eh? Really? Tomorrow?"
Hikigaya asked casually.
"Not tomorrow. Probably the day after, at the earliest. And that just happens to be Saturday~"
"Okay, let's go on a date Saturday."
"Alright~ Heehee~"
Seeing how tactful her boyfriend was, Yukinoshita grinned and snuggled up to his arm.
"It's been nearly a week since you last touched me. Looking forward to it?"
"N-Not really…"
"Eh? Not looking forward to it?"
Raising her eyebrows, Yukinoshita put on a stern face.
"What? Found another woman on the side?"
"N-No way!"
Hikigaya broke into a cold sweat and quickly said, "We're like an old married couple at this point… but saying I'm not looking forward to it would be a lie…"
"Heehee~ What a dishonest little bottom-feeder~"
Yukinoshita giggled. "This weekend, I'll treat you very well~"
"Oh? I'm not afraid of you! I'll have you know—I'm ridiculously strong now!"
"Kuku~ You little guppy… Always crying and begging for mercy in bed~"
"You—! The more smug you are now, the more I'll have you tossing out little pearls later!"
"Heehee~ Then let me see it! But don't end up calling me 'Mommy' halfway through~"
Yukinoshita's eyes curved into crescents as she giggled, while inwardly she began to scheme: If I book a hotel room with Hikigaya this weekend… should I invite Kato too? Maybe I could take that chance to finish her mission as well…
As Yukinoshita was secretly planning, Hikigaya's phone buzzed in his pocket.
"Is that yours?"
"I know, let me check."
Hikigaya nodded and pulled out his phone. The moment he saw who sent the message, his pupils shrank.
"Who is it?"
"A friend."
"Guy or girl?"
"…"
"A girl?"
"Yeah…"
"Hehe~ Hikigaya-kun, no need to look so terrified. You're making it look like you're cheating. Go on, check your message. Even if it's from a girl, I won't mind~"
Yukinoshita smiled generously, all confidence and composure.
"Oh… good, if you don't mind…"
Seeing how trusting his girlfriend was, Hikigaya looked a bit awkward.
He opened the message.
And immediately got a headache.
[Horikita: Are you… free this weekend?]
[Hikigaya: Is this about the group trip? If it is, go talk to Iroha. Don't come to me.]
[Horikita: It's not about the group trip. This is… a personal matter.]
[Horikita: Hiratsuka-sensei said I really do have a condition right now. If I want to get to the root of it, I need your help to cure it.]
[Hikigaya: ??]
A condition?
What the hell kind of "condition" does Horikita have now?