Hikigaya's Inner World of Spring

Sunday.

It was Hachiman Hikigaya and Yukinoshita's date day.

Hachiman dressed in simple casual clothes.

Yukinoshita wore a pristine white dress, her hair tied into lively twin ponytails.

The two strolled down the streets, chatting and laughing.

Shopping, watching movies, dining together—throughout the morning, they indulged in all the usual activities a couple might enjoy.

After lunch, they wandered around a bit more before arriving at a hotel, intending to engage in something more meaningful for a couple.

However...

"Hikigaya... Yukinoshita?!"

At the front desk, a female clerk stared at them in shock.

Hachiman's expression stiffened as he averted his gaze.

Yukinoshita, on the other hand, remained calm and composed, smiling politely.

"Oh, Kawasaki-san, I didn't know you worked here."

"Y-yeah..."

Dressed in her work uniform, Kawasaki awkwardly forced a smile, her eyes also darting away from Hachiman's.

After a brief, casual exchange between the two women, Kawasaki processed their room.

During the interaction, Hachiman and Kawasaki couldn't help but steal a few glances at each other.

But as soon as their eyes met, both would instinctively look away, as if in perfect sync.

A few minutes later, Hachiman and Yukinoshita entered their hotel room.

"I'll take a shower first. Wait for me, Hachiman~"

"Alright."

Hachiman nodded, watching as Yukinoshita disappeared into the bathroom.

Then he sighed deeply.

His mind was a mess.

To be honest, seeing Kawasaki just now brought back vivid memories of the two of them together yesterday.

"Yukinoshita, I'm sorry..."

"I... sigh..."

Hachiman felt a pang of guilt for betraying his girlfriend's trust.

Soon, the sound of running water echoed from the bathroom.

"Huh?"

The sound tugged at Hachiman's attention. His heartbeat quickened.

The rhythmic splashes of water, paired with the image of a certain someone showering, formed a tantalizing picture in his mind.

"Focus, Hachiman! Your girlfriend is Yukinoshita! Yukinoshita!"

Banishing thoughts of other women, Hachiman focused his mind.

Right now, there was only Yukinoshita in his heart!

"...Yukinoshita! Just you wait; I'll show you how much I've improved during my workouts!"

Clearing away his muddled thoughts, Hachiman couldn't help but smirk.

In his imagination, Yukinoshita appeared utterly helpless and adorably disheveled.

Perfect!

That's exactly the image he wanted to see.

Just wait, Yukinoshita. Let's see how cocky you'll be after this!

As Hachiman eagerly anticipated the moment, his phone suddenly chimed with a message notification.

"?!"

Irritated, Hachiman grabbed his phone.

His brows furrowed the moment he saw the sender: Kasumigaoka.

"...What now?"

Glancing uneasily at the bathroom, where the sound of water continued, Hachiman hesitated for a few seconds before opening the message.

Kasumigaoka: "Hey, you there?"

The message was followed by at least ten more identical ones.

Hachiman sighed in frustration.

Hachiman: "I'm busy. Say what you need to say."

Kasumigaoka: "Wanna get a room together?"

Hachiman: "???"

Hachiman: "No. I'm with Yukinoshita right now."

Kasumigaoka: "..."

Kasumigaoka: "So you're rooming with Yukinoshita?"

Hachiman: "That's none of your business."

Kasumigaoka: "Fair enough. I won't bother you and Air-kun anymore. But..."

Hachiman: "But what?"

Just when Hachiman thought he could relax, Kasumigaoka sent a photo.

A... revealing one.

"???"

Hachiman's eyes widened in shock.

He stared at the photo for a moment before hastily deleting it.

Kasumigaoka: "Did you like it?"

Hachiman: "Stop sending me weird photos! And what on earth are you doing right now?!"

Kasumigaoka: "What can I do? Air-kun, I'm all alone at home, and my thoughts are filled with you~"

Hachiman: "Whatever. Keep thinking if you want."

Hachiman didn't want to continue this absurd conversation.

Kasumigaoka: "Wait! Air-kun, since you're rooming with Yukinoshita, can I ask for a favor?"

Hachiman: "What?"

Kasumigaoka: "Can you send me a little video of you two? You know, something intimate?"

Hachiman: "???"

Hachiman's jaw dropped.

A video of him and Yukinoshita? Doing... that?

"Is this woman out of her mind?"

Of course, Hachiman outright refused.

But Kasumigaoka wasn't about to give up.

Kasumigaoka: "Fine, no video then. How about this—you send me a picture of yourself? No clothes allowed~"

Hachiman: "..."

Kasumigaoka: "Please, Air-kun? Just one photo. Pretty please?"

Hachiman glanced at the bathroom uneasily, a strange sense of guilt creeping over him.

Reluctantly, he decided to comply just to stop her incessant pestering.

A few minutes later...

Kasumigaoka: "Wow, Air-kun. You're looking good today. I love it..."

Hachiman: "???"

Embarrassed, Hachiman quickly sent a curt reply before tossing his phone onto the bed.

Just then, a panicked voice called out from the bathroom.

"Hachiman-kun! There's a cockroach in here!"

"A cockroach?!"

Startled, Hachiman bolted upright.

"Yeah, hurry up and take care of it!"

"Alright!"

Without hesitation, Hachiman marched toward the bathroom.

As soon as he arrived, the door cracked open to reveal Yukinoshita's lovely face.

"Put on some clothes and come out. I'll handle it."

"Ehehe~"

Instead of following his suggestion, Yukinoshita flashed a playful smile and pulled him into the bathroom.

"Wha—?!"

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