"Why are you so happy today?"
After the Service Club's activities ended, Hikigaya and his girlfriend, Yukinoshita, headed home together.
However—
Seeing the radiant smile on his girlfriend's face, Hikigaya couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.
"Hehe, you almost slipped on the stairs just now. Your expression was so funny."
"Huh? Hey!"
Flushing slightly, Hikigaya exhaled in exasperation.
"Don't take pleasure in my misfortune!"
Yukinoshita simply smiled without saying a word.
Hikigaya sighed.
The two of them chatted and laughed as they walked out of the school.
Hidden within Yukinoshita's gentle smile, however, was something else—a deep satisfaction with how things were progressing with a certain underclassman.
A few minutes ago, Yukinoshita had a casual conversation with Isshiki about Hikigaya.
During that time, she had—naturally—taken the opportunity to gently push Isshiki toward making a move on him.
Though Isshiki had left in a fluster, Yukinoshita could clearly sense the shift in her emotions.
Heh. In the future, if she just gave things a little nudge here and there, Isshiki might completely fall for her beloved husband.
After all—
That girl was very proactive. There was a real possibility that she'd drag Hikigaya to bed one of these days.
Currently, out of the three tasks she had set for herself—
1. Getting Hikigaya to kiss Katou. ✅ Progress made.
2. Getting Kawasaki and Kasumigaoka to train her husband. ✅ Progress made.
3. Finding a new training partner for her husband. ❌ Still unfinished.
Her original candidates for the third task were Yui's mother, Sawamura Sayuri, and Miura. She had planned to pick one of them to gift to her husband's bed.
But now…
Isshiki could be a good option too.
Sigh.
Sometimes, having too many choices was a problem.
Who should be her beloved husband's next woman? This was… a tough decision.
While internally debating this, Yukinoshita and Hikigaya quietly walked out of the school gates.
As soon as they stepped outside, a sleek blue sports car was parked right at the entrance.
The window rolled down, revealing an elegant face.
Haruno grinned and waved enthusiastically.
"Yukino-chan~ Hikki~"
"!!"
Both Hikigaya and Yukinoshita tensed up.
Under Haruno's relentless enthusiasm, the two eventually resigned themselves to getting into the car.
"Shopping for clothes is such a simple thing. You could've gone on your own," Yukinoshita frowned.
"Shopping alone is boring~" Haruno giggled as she drove. "Besides, you could use some new outfits, too."
"I don't need any," Yukinoshita replied flatly.
"Really? Hehe, the underwear you used to wear was so plain. I don't think Hikki would like them much~"
"H-Huh? U-Underwear? P-Pan—??"
Face flushing, Yukinoshita stared in shock.
"Onee-sama, you're buying… those kinds of clothes?"
"Fufufu~"
"You… Ugh!"
Hikigaya, listening from the side, tried his best to pretend he didn't exist. However, the conversation still made his heart involuntarily skip a beat.
[Ding! Hikigaya Hachiman's Corruption Level -1]
"??"
Yukinoshita stiffened. She stole a quick glance at Hikigaya, who was keeping a straight face.
His corruption level decreased?
Wait—
Could it be that Hikigaya was excited about the idea of her changing her underwear?
Or… was he hoping she'd wear some special ones?
Her face turned crimson as she shyly lowered her head. Her delicate fingers… unconsciously reached out to grasp Hikigaya's hand.
"!!"
Hikigaya instinctively resisted at first but, after a few seconds, he let her hold on.
Ughhh!
Fine.
She did wear some plain underwear before, so… maybe she should buy a few that Hikigaya would like.
Yeah.
Might as well take this chance to help lower her beloved husband's corruption level, too.
Yukinoshita quietly made up her mind.
A few minutes later—
The three of them arrived at a shopping mall.
As the sisters chatted ahead, Hikigaya trailed behind like a completely uninvolved bystander.
But when they reached the entrance of a lingerie store, Hikigaya's expression immediately stiffened.
"You two go ahead. I'll wait outside."
"Ohh? But we can't just leave Hikki all alone, can we?"
Seeing Hikigaya trying to back away, Haruno grinned and grabbed his arm. She then turned to her sister.
"Right, Yukino-chan~?"
Yukinoshita hesitated for a moment before quickly catching on. She also grabbed Hikigaya's other arm.
"Hikigaya-kun, come inside with us~"
Sandwiched between the two sisters, Hikigaya broke out in a cold sweat.
Sighing helplessly, he finally gave in.
"Fine, fine. I'll go in, okay? Just let go of me first."
"Hehe~ What's this? Getting shy now? I thought guys loved being stuck between two girls." Haruno teased.
"Onee-sama!"
Even though she wanted to keep clinging to her beloved husband, Yukinoshita still put on a proper front and lightly coughed.
"Hikigaya-kun is my boyfriend. Don't get too close to him."
"Fufufu~ Yukino-chan, you're so possessive. Fine, fine~"
Haruno reluctantly let go.
And so, the three of them stepped into the lingerie store.
For the first time in his life, Hikigaya found himself surrounded by an overwhelming display of delicate, lacy, and scandalous garments.
His face instantly turned red.
Haruno playfully picked out a few extremely risqué pieces and showed them to Yukinoshita.
Yukinoshita immediately waved her hands in refusal, all the while sneaking glances at Hikigaya's reaction.
After a few minutes—
Haruno took a handful of items into the fitting room.
Meanwhile, Yukinoshita held a bra in one hand… and a very bold black string-like garment in the other.
"Hikigaya-kun~ Hikigaya-kun~"
"Eh? W-What?"
Startled, Hikigaya immediately averted his gaze.
"Come inside and help me."
"Huh? Inside the fitting room?!"
"Yes. I can't fasten this by myself. You… You'll help me, right?"
"W-Wait, Yukino—"
Before he could protest further, Yukinoshita forcefully dragged him into the fitting room.
[Ding! Hikigaya Hachiman's Corruption Level -1]
Heh.
Trying to act all innocent, huh?
Your mouth says no, but your body is way too honest.
"Hikigaya-kun, while I'm changing… don't let any naughty thoughts cross your mind, okay?"
"O-Okay…"
"Though… a little kiss wouldn't hurt."
"Oka—Wait, what?!"
Seeing her boyfriend's shocked expression, Yukinoshita clenched her thighs together and whispered, voice trembling ever so slightly—
"If you really want to… you can kiss me anywhere."
Yukinoshita… was being this bold today?!