Hikigaya sighed, feeling a headache coming on as he approached the three women.
Miura and Yuigahama were dressed as usual in casual sportswear—shorts and T-shirts.
But it was Mrs. Yuigahama who caught his attention.
He instinctively took another glance.
Today, she wasn't wearing a kimono, nor was she dressed in typical housewife attire. Instead, she had put on a workout outfit just like Miura and Yuigahama.
However…
The sportswear she wore was noticeably tight-fitting, accentuating her pear-shaped figure in full detail.
Wait a second.
Could it be that Mrs. Yuigahama was wearing her daughter's clothes?
Hikigaya's eye twitched as this bold speculation crossed his mind.
Sensing his gaze, Mrs. Yuigahama shyly covered her face with her hand.
"Does it look strange for an old woman like me to wear young people's clothes?"
"No."
Hikigaya quickly averted his eyes and replied with a serious tone:
"Auntie, you look… very fitting. Youthful and full of energy."
"Eh?" Mrs. Yuigahama's expression shifted slightly.
"Hachiman's right, Mom! You look several years younger! You could totally pass as my older sister~ Hehe." Yuigahama giggled in agreement.
"But I'm already in my thirties..." Mrs. Yuigahama sighed.
Yuigahama, however, responded earnestly, "No way! You totally look like you're in your twenties, Mom!"
"You silly girl..."
As the mother and daughter laughed and chatted, Hikigaya's gaze shifted to Miura.
There was no doubt about it.
This situation had Miura's fingerprints all over it.
"Ahem."
Miura cleared her throat and spoke nonchalantly.
"Hikigaya, I've already taught you the basics of working out. To reinforce what you've learned, I've called over Auntie Yuigahama and Yui. You're going to be their instructor today."
"Huh? I'm supposed to teach them?"
"That's right. Just because you can do something yourself doesn't mean you truly understand it. Only when you're able to teach others can you say you've mastered it."
"..."
Miura… you'd make a decent teacher.
"Fine, I get it."
Hikigaya sighed. Of course, he understood Miura's good intentions.
"Then, Mom and I will be in your care, Hachiman~"
Mrs. Yuigahama beamed as she pulled her daughter closer and stepped toward Hikigaya.
Yuigahama blushed slightly.
Hikigaya, on the other hand, instinctively took a few steps back.
Seeing this, Miura gave him a firm shove, pushing him toward the mother-daughter duo.
"Alright then, Auntie and Yui are in your hands. Do well! If you mess up, I'll make sure you regret it."
"Got it..."
Hikigaya sighed at the queen-like authority in her voice.
After that, the group moved to an open space to warm up.
"Go on, Hikigaya."
Miura gestured for him to begin.
"Understood."
Hikigaya nodded and turned to Yuigahama and her mother, preparing to guide them through their stretches.
"Hachiman, Yui's a bit of an airhead, so I hope you can teach her hands-on~" Mrs. Yuigahama moved closer and suggested with a smile.
"I-I understand..."
"I'm counting on you, Hachiman."
As Yuigahama drew closer, the scent of youthful femininity filled the air.
Flanked on both sides by the mother and daughter, Hikigaya took a deep breath to clear his mind.
Then, with a serious demeanor, he began instructing them.
However…
Teaching wasn't as smooth as he had anticipated.
Throughout the session, Mrs. Yuigahama repeatedly accidentally caused minor physical contact between Hikigaya and Yuigahama.
Hikigaya was sweating profusely, nearly crying out in frustration.
If not for Miura standing behind him like a strict drill sergeant, he would have bolted already.
This isn't working!
These two are like dangerous roses, ready to ruin his life at any moment!
"Auntie, it's your turn now."
After a moment of thought, Hikigaya suddenly shifted his focus to Mrs. Yuigahama.
"Eh? Me? But I—"
"Auntie, come on, I'll teach you hands-on!"
Before Mrs. Yuigahama could protest, Hikigaya stepped right up beside her.
He had come up with a strategy.
If he ignored Yuigahama and focused all his attention on her mother, he could shift the dynamic.
"Auntie, don't tense your legs too much. Relax."
"Wah!"
As Hikigaya's hands made contact with her leg, Mrs. Yuigahama shivered slightly, her face turning a shade darker.
"O-oh… okay..."
"Auntie, lift your leg a bit higher. Next, we'll..."
Hikigaya continued guiding her with patience.
Gradually…
Mrs. Yuigahama started feeling overwhelmed.
"Auntie, you haven't exercised in a while. Warming up properly is important. Just bear with it a little longer." Hikigaya said seriously.
"Ah? But, I-I'm already..."
"Come on, Mom! You can do it!"
Seeing her mother struggle, Yuigahama enthusiastically cheered her on.
"You silly girl..."
Mrs. Yuigahama sighed at her daughter's excitement but felt that something was off.
Wait a minute—how did things turn out like this?!
Her original plan was to help her daughter seduce Hikigaya, making him… well, not fall for her, but at least develop an attachment.
She only wanted to push Yui and Hikigaya closer together!
But now…
Her daughter had been completely sidelined.
And she—
During the warm-ups, Hikigaya had touched her waist, her legs—everywhere!
Ugh… she didn't hate it, but this was supposed to be happening to Yui, not her!
"Hikigaya-kun, don't forget about Yui..."
Stop focusing on me so much!
Pay more attention to my daughter!
But before Hikigaya could respond, Yuigahama spoke first.
"Mom, I've been exercising already, so I just need a light warm-up. But you, Mom, you really need it."
Ugh!
Yui, you idiot! Shut up!!
"Yui's right."
Hikigaya nodded approvingly.
"Auntie, I need to focus on you."
"Uh… this..."
Mrs. Yuigahama hesitated.
Hikigaya, however, continued assisting her with a gentle touch.
"Auntie, spread your legs a little more. Now, lower yourself down."
"Uhh, okay..."
Mrs. Yuigahama had no choice but to comply.
She unconsciously looked at the boy.
Hikigaya's gaze was serious and focused, as if she was the only woman in his eyes.
As for Yui?
He wasn't even sparing her a glance.
This… isn't right, is it?
Mrs. Yuigahama's heartbeat quickened as an unsettling thought crept in.
Could Hikigaya-kun be more interested in her than in Yui?
No, no, no!
That's impossible!
She's Yui's mother!
She's a married woman!
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