Hikigaya's Inner World of Spring

Under the silver moonlight, the boy and girl locked in a kiss appeared as if part of a painting.

Hachiman Hikigaya and Yumiko Miura, their faces flushed, stared at each other in astonishment, hearts pounding wildly.

In Miura's mind, the scene from her dream the previous night resurfaced.

She had secretly booked a hotel room with Hikigaya.

The two of them, lost in the moment, immersing themselves in each other.

Meanwhile, Hikigaya's wife, Yukino Yukinoshita, remained blissfully unaware.

There was even a time when Yukinoshita had called during a critical moment.

Hikigaya struggled to answer, while Yukinoshita sweetly assured him that it was fine if he came home later.

As the image of Yukinoshita's smug expression from earlier that day flashed in Miura's mind, a flood of bold thoughts filled her heart.

She wanted to steal Yukinoshita's man!

Now, immediately!

Slowly, her trembling hands rose, wrapping around the boy's body as her eyes gently closed, preparing to embrace everything about him.

However, just as Miura was about to claim Hikigaya entirely, the boy abruptly pushed her away.

Taking a few deep breaths, Hikigaya turned his crimson face away, muttering, "Sorry about that…"

"Huh?!"

Miura blinked, dazed for a moment before snapping back to reality. "No, I should be the one apologizing! Just now…"

"Ah, kissing someone like me must have been disgusting. I'm so sorry! From now on, it's better if you keep your distance from me to avoid any more accidents."

"Hikigaya, you…"

Hearing his self-deprecating words, Miura bit her lip, her face betraying a mix of emotions. Finally, she huffed, "Yes, yes! Kissing someone like you is totally disgusting! Ugh, who knows how many times Yukinoshita has kissed that mouth of yours already? It's gross just thinking about it!"

"Uh…"

Hikigaya sighed, bowing his head. "Sorry."

"But… I didn't exactly hate it."

"Huh?"

Startled, Hikigaya lifted his head to see Miura biting her lip, her cheeks tinged with an unmistakable blush.

The atmosphere shifted again, tension palpable between them.

Fortunately, Miura recovered quickly. The blush faded from her face as she focused on Hikigaya's injured leg.

"Well, since your leg's hurt, how about I carry you home?"

"Carry me home?"

Hikigaya immediately waved his hands. "No way. How could I let a girl carry me? Besides, it's just a minor sprain. If I rest for a bit, I'll be fine."

"..."

Miura said nothing, her gaze fixed on his leg.

Indeed, it was just a minor scrape.

"Miura, you should keep running. You can leave me here; I'll be fine after a short rest," Hikigaya suggested.

Still silent, Miura didn't respond.

"Miura?" Hikigaya called again.

"Lie… lie down on my lap."

"Huh?"

"I said, lie down on my lap!!"

With a firm tone, Miura knelt on the ground and forcefully guided Hikigaya's head onto her lap.

"Wha—?"

Startled by the sudden lap pillow, Hikigaya squirmed. "This… this is too embarrassing!"

"Hmph! Stay still and stop moving!"

"But…"

"Don't be ungrateful!"

Miura snorted coldly, her face tinged with a faint blush. "You're the first boy to get a lap pillow from me! Be grateful!"

"Well…"

Facing Miura's commanding tone, Hikigaya let out a wry smile. "You're too kind, Miura."

"Ugh! Wh-what nonsense are you saying?! I've told you, I'm not kind at all!"

To avoid further scolding, Hikigaya said no more.

Resigned, he lay quietly on Miura's lap, as if he were a child.

To his surprise, despite the sweat on her legs, there wasn't a hint of unpleasantness.

Instead, there was a faint fragrance unique to her—a scent completely different from Yukinoshita's.

Even the sensation of their lap pillows was entirely distinct.

Wait!

Why am I comparing my girlfriend to another girl?!

No, no, no!

This is too immoral!

I'm betraying Yukinoshita!

Hachiman's heart belongs only to Yukinoshita!

At that moment, Miura murmured something, gazing down at him.

"Hikigaya…"

"What is it?"

"Never mind!"

Miura averted her gaze, her tone suddenly harsh again. "If your leg's fine, I'm going to push you even harder next time! Don't think I'll go easy on you!"

"No problem. Bring it on. My body is in your hands!"

"You…"

Miura faltered for a moment before regaining her composure. "Fine! Then get ready. Tomorrow and this weekend, we're not stopping. Got it?"

"Got it, my athletic queen."

Hikigaya chuckled wryly.

Under the moonlight, the two were illuminated brightly.

Miura gazed softly at the boy resting on her lap, a rare gentle smile gracing her face.

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Meanwhile, on the other side…

At the Yukinoshita residence, Yukino soaked in the bathtub, waiting in vain.

"What the heck!"

Annoyed, she slapped the water, sending her rubber duck bobbing. Disappointed, she removed her red glasses.

They failed!

Even after kissing, they still failed?!

Argh!

Miura, can't you do anything right?!

Weakling… amateur… useless…

Yukinoshita sighed, massaging her temples.

Then again, the real issue wasn't entirely Miura's fault.

The biggest obstacle was Hikigaya himself.

Sigh.

It couldn't be helped.

That's just how much he loves me!

Even in a situation like that, he managed to restrain himself.

As expected of my Hikigaya-kun!

Any other guy would've already taken Miura right there… ahem.

"Could I fail the task?"

Yukinoshita felt a sense of urgency.

Tomorrow was Friday.

Barely three days remained.

If she failed, her points would be deducted!

Suddenly, the system notification chimed.

"Huh? A new item?"

Intrigued, Yukinoshita opened the system shop.

[Forced Affection Potion: Dual Version]

[Effect: After consuming the potion, the male and female experience an increase in physical desire by 1,000% for one hour. Five minutes post-ingestion, the two will be irresistibly drawn to each other like magnets. Once close, separating them would be nearly impossible.]

[Note: The effects are powerful. Use in private areas to avoid awkward situations.]

[Price: 2,000 points.]

Staring at the description, Yukinoshita was stunned.

This potion is insane!

It can outright force… that?!

"Gasp!"

After taking a deep breath, she hesitated.

Finally, with a pained expression, she reluctantly spent 2,000 points to purchase the potion.

There was no other choice.

You left me no other option.

After an entire week of tension, if I don't take action now, don't blame me for what happens next!

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