Back at his seat, Kasumigaoka pouted as she kicked Hachiman's chair repeatedly, her tone filled with resentment.
"You actually have a thing going on with idol Hoshino Ai?"
Her words sent a chill down Hachiman's spine.
"Sigh… I already told you, I don't. It was just a coincidence..."
Hachiman reluctantly explained his encounter with Hoshino, though his explanation was rather half-hearted.
"Hmph!"
Kasumigaoka huffed, still dissatisfied.
"A coincidence? Who would believe that?! I don't care, Air-kun. You must make it up to me. During the afternoon break, we—"
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
So this was your real goal all along?!
"Sorry, but I already have plans for lunch."
"With who?"
"Uh..."
"Hmm?"
Kasumigaoka's gaze instinctively drifted to Kawasaki, who had been eyeing them from a distance.
Noticing Kasumigaoka's sharp look, Kawasaki quickly averted her eyes.
"!!"
Kasumigaoka gritted her teeth.
"You dare say you don't have something going on with Kawasaki?"
"I don't..."
Hachiman replied as calmly as he could.
"We just eat lunch together sometimes, that's all."
"Hmph!"
"If you don't believe me, I can't help it," Hachiman shrugged.
"Ugh, damn you, Air-kun. Just admit you're getting tired of me!"
Kasumigaoka was practically squirming in frustration.
"Hah?"
"Air-kun, if it really comes to that, I—"
Just as Kasumigaoka was about to say something dramatic, the bell for class rang.
And so, morning classes dragged on with Hachiman enduring Kasumigaoka's relentless pestering.
When lunchtime finally arrived, he managed to shake her off and continued his rooftop lunches with Kawasaki.
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Afternoon
That day, there was a PE class.
Hachiman's class, 3-B, had PE scheduled in the afternoon, and coincidentally, so did 3-J—Yukinoshita's class.
After going through the usual routine activities, the students were given free time.
Some played basketball, others played soccer, everyone doing their own thing.
Ignoring the pointed glances Kasumigaoka kept throwing his way, Hachiman walked straight toward Yukinoshita.
"Fancy seeing you here," he greeted casually.
"Yes, what a coincidence," Yukinoshita replied with a soft smile.
The couple strolled around the track together.
At one point, Yukinoshita glanced over at Kasumigaoka, who was staring at them with a somewhat pitiful expression.
Honestly, Senpai, you're way too greedy.
You even want to hog Hachiman during PE class?
Dream on. He's mine right now.
"Hachiman-kun, are you thirsty? Want some water?"
Yukinoshita held out a bottle of mineral water.
"You actually carry this around?"
Hachiman took the bottle, but upon noticing it was already half-empty, he hesitated for a moment.
"Heh, what? Are you that bothered that I drank from it first?"
"Cough cough—You already drank it, what's there to mind?"
Hachiman scoffed, twisted the cap open, and took a few gulps.
Seeing this, Yukinoshita's eyes gleamed with satisfaction.
"...What?"
Hachiman frowned, feeling slightly uncomfortable under her gaze.
"Nothing, nothing."
Yukinoshita chuckled.
"It's just… I think you've been acting more manly lately, Hachiman-kun~"
"Cough cough—Huh? Manly?!"
Hachiman nearly choked on the water.
He shot a glance at Yukinoshita, and when he saw her serene smile, his heartbeat involuntarily picked up.
"You—you've become quite... womanly yourself..."
"Oh my, really?"
Yukinoshita giggled before casually wrapping her arms around herself.
"That look in your eyes… It's almost like you're about to pounce on me~"
"Ugh… W-Who would do that at school?!" Hachiman retorted.
"Oh? So you're saying you would… just not at school?"
"Hah?"
Hachiman stiffened.
"Yukinoshita, you're not seriously suggesting—"
"Hehe, well… I wouldn't mind if you did~ But of course… cough cough... a greedy little fish like you would have to beg me first~"
Although Yukinoshita's tone remained teasing, a faint blush dusted her cheeks.
"A-Ah?"
Seeing his girlfriend's slightly flustered expression, Hachiman's heartbeat quickened again, and his mind began wandering in dangerous directions.
"...Forget it! Who—who's going to beg you?!"
Hachiman gritted his teeth, quickly turning away in an attempt to suppress his thoughts.
"Besides, this is school. I'll 'deal with you' later!"
"Oh… okay~"
Yukinoshita replied nonchalantly.
But deep down, she was not amused.
Oh? Now you want to play innocent?
What's so wrong about school?
You've already done stuff with Senpai and Saki here.
But with me? Suddenly it's an issue?
Fine then!
Just wait. I'll make sure you're begging for it soon enough.
With an angelic smile, Yukinoshita sweetly suggested,
"Hachiman-kun, let's sit under the tree for some shade."
"Sure."
Hachiman nodded and followed her toward the tree near the track.
But—
Just as he took a few steps, his body stiffened.
"...What's wrong?"
Noticing his sudden halt, Yukinoshita turned back, tilting her head in concern.
"N-Nothing…"
As her gaze settled on him, Hachiman's heart pounded violently in his chest.
For some reason…
Yukinoshita looked more stunning than ever today.
The more he looked at her, the more he found her unbelievably attractive.
Just… utterly irresistible.
Especially her legs.
His eyes drifted down to her pale, slender thighs.
"Hachiman-kun, come on~"
Yukinoshita smiled as she grabbed his arm, pulling him forward.
"W-Wait—cough cough!"
The faint scent of her shampoo, mixed with something uniquely her, flooded his senses.
It was sweet—like vanilla ice cream.
Seeing Hachiman's gaze slowly turning dazed and entranced, Yukinoshita's lips curled upward.
Heh. Let's see how long you can hold out.
Still trying to resist?
Still pretending you don't want me?
Oh, Hachiman-kun… just you wait.
Yukinoshita had already planned this out last night.
To lower his "corruption level," she needed to properly take care of him today.
But since she was too shy to outright say let's get all lovey-dovey at school, she had a different approach in mind.
She'd make him the one to break first.
Glancing at her boyfriend, who was desperately fighting his own instincts, Yukinoshita's eyes twinkled mischievously.
Give in already, Hachiman-kun.
Stop resisting.
And obediently let your loving wife "purify" you.
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