Hikigaya's Inner World of Spring

After leaving the women's restroom, Yukinoshita and Kawasaki continued chatting and laughing down the hallway.

As they chatted, Yukinoshita noticed that Kawasaki seemed to have an indescribable concern and care for Hachiman.

Curious, Yukinoshita tentatively asked, "By the way, Kawasaki, I'm a bit curious—how do you feel about Hikigaya-kun?"

"Huh?" Kawasaki, who had been about to leave, suddenly looked uneasy after hearing Yukinoshita's question. She quickly turned her head and hesitated, "Why are you asking me this?"

Yukinoshita sighed helplessly, "I was just asking casually. After all, Hikigaya-kun often does things that are hard for others to understand, which ends up indirectly making the relationships around him pretty awkward. I just worry that it might affect you, Kawasaki."

"Uh..." Kawasaki paused, shaking her head. "Hikigaya-kun is... definitely a weird person, but even though he's strange, I think he must have his reasons for doing things. He... he's actually a really gentle person deep down. I... I actually admire him a little..."

As she spoke, Yukinoshita could clearly sense that Kawasaki's voice was becoming hesitant, as if she was getting a little nervous.

"I see. Well, now I'm relieved."

Yukinoshita smiled as she said this.

Kawasaki, noticing she had said something awkward, flushed slightly and waved her hands, hastily saying, "Yukinoshita-san, please don't misunderstand! I... I don't have those kinds of feelings for Hikigaya-kun! I just think he's a nice person. On the contrary, you two are a perfect match, so please don't misunderstand!"

To prevent Yukinoshita from misunderstanding, Kawasaki emphasized this once more.

"How could I misunderstand, Kawasaki?" Yukinoshita shook her head and smiled, seriously looking at Kawasaki. "Hikigaya-kun is lucky to have someone like you as a friend. I'm happy for him."

"Huh? F...friends?" Kawasaki hesitated as she spoke. "I wouldn't really call us friends. At best, we're classmates, and Hikigaya-kun probably thinks the same..."

"No!" Yukinoshita shook her head with a serious expression. "Hikigaya-kun considers you his friend. He really does."

"Eh, well, oh... okay..." Kawasaki avoided eye contact. "Anyway, I'm going to study now. I'll keep an eye on Hikigaya-kun and make sure he doesn't get too close with any other girls."

"Thank you, Kawasaki."

"No problem. We're friends, after all."

Kawasaki said this, then hurried off to her study group.

Yukinoshita showed a bright smile.

I was right. Kawasaki is truly a good person.

If possible, she wouldn't mind letting Hikigaya-kun and Kawasaki get a little closer. After all, from Kawasaki's tone and mannerisms, it seemed like she had quite a fondness for Hikigaya-kun.

Sigh, Hikigaya-kun really is quite popular, isn't he? Yukinoshita thought as she continued to gaze at the women's restroom in the distance.

She then found another relatively concealed spot to continue her observation.

Why haven't they come out yet?

How long are those two going to stay in the restroom?

Honestly, if it weren't for Kawasaki just going in, and there being no other women around, she'd be really anxious for them.

Yukinoshita sighed helplessly.

I feel like I'm in some weird situation, as though my boyfriend is fooling around with another woman in the restroom, and as the girlfriend, I have to make sure no one interrupts them. It's so strange.

While Yukinoshita was observing, the system suddenly chimed.

[Ding! Kasumigaoka Utaha is confessing to Hikigaya Hachiman, and her hands have touched his face. System points +60.]

[Ding! Kasumigaoka Utaha gave Hikigaya Hachiman a forceful kiss, system points +200.]

[Ding!]

Upon hearing the word "confession," Yukinoshita froze in shock.

"??"

Wait a second!

What the hell is going on?

A confession?!

For a moment, Yukinoshita felt a jolt in her chest, and she didn't feel any joy from the increasing points.

A kiss? You just gave my Hikigaya-kun a kiss so easily?!

This can't be real!

You're so cold and aloof, Kasumigaoka!

[Ding! Hikigaya Hachiman's corruption level has changed.]

[Current corruption level: 15/100.]

"...Huh? What?!"

When Yukinoshita heard that the corruption value had changed again, she could no longer stay calm.

Kasumigaoka kissed Hikigaya.

Hikigaya's corruption level increased.

In this terrible situation...

Hikigaya-kun, you're not going to accept her confession, right?!

No, no!!

Yukinoshita was in a panic, trembling with anxiety, and desperately wanted to rush into the restroom to stop this worst-case scenario.

But reason told her that if she rushed in and the situation was exposed, she would probably look like a complete fool.

"No... don't let Kasumigaoka tempt you, Hikigaya-kun, don't... please, don't..."

Yukinoshita's heart raced as she prayed silently.

A few minutes later, the system chimed again.

[Ding! After detection... Hikigaya Hachiman firmly pushed Kasumigaoka away and rejected her confession.]

Huh!

Yukinoshita, who had been feeling anxious and worried, immediately broke into a smile upon hearing the system's report.

Phew!

I was scared there for a moment. I thought Hikigaya-kun had agreed to her confession.

I knew it. Hikigaya-kun is strict with himself, he wouldn't be tempted by Kasumigaoka!

Hikigaya-kun only loves me, right?

But...

Just as Yukinoshita was feeling incredibly relieved, the system chimed once again.

[Ding! After rejection, Kasumigaoka's emotional state has plummeted, triggering the 'Forced Husband Task.']

[Forced Husband Task: To stabilize Kasumigaoka's emotions and prevent future point losses, the host must have Hikigaya Hachiman comfort Kasumigaoka in bed, spending the night with her. Failure to do so will result in a deduction of 10,000 points.]

[Time limit: This week.]

[Reward: 1,000 points, 1 lottery box.]

"???"

Yukinoshita, who had been feeling happy, froze. Her smile instantly vanished, and her face turned pale.

Hikigaya-kun rejected her confession, and now you want me, his girlfriend, to let him sleep with Kasumigaoka to comfort her?!

And it has to happen this week?!

System, are you crazy?!

Yukinoshita nearly spat blood in frustration.

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