Hikigaya and Yukinoshita sat beneath the tree, enjoying the shade.
A gentle breeze swept past, brushing against Yukinoshita's fair thighs, making her instinctively squeeze them together.
At this moment—
Yukinoshita was feeling more than a little frustrated.
What kind of willpower does Hikigaya even have?!
I literally drugged him.
And he's still holding out this long?!
Hurry up and grab me, then ruthlessly… ahem!
Sigh.
If I had known this would happen, I should have increased the dosage. I was still too soft on Hikigaya-kun.
Yukinoshita sighed internally, sneaking glances at him.
As fate would have it—
Hikigaya was also sneaking glances at her.
Their eyes met.
A faint blush crept onto both of their faces.
Oh?
So you were staring at me?
Hehe, you can't hold back anymore, can you?
No need to be so shy.
If you want me so badly, why not just take me already?
"Heh, Zatsu-kun, why are you staring at my thighs?" Yukinoshita asked, trying to maintain her composure as she flashed him a teasing smile.
"Huh?"
Hikigaya quickly averted his gaze.
"W-Who's staring at your thighs?"
"Oh? Still denying it?" Yukinoshita chuckled. "Knowing you, you've probably been fantasizing about my fair, delicate legs for a while now, haven't you? Ugh… so disgusting."
"I-I have not!"
Hikigaya shot back, clearly exasperated.
"And besides, it's not like I haven't already…"
His words trailed off awkwardly.
His heartbeat quickened, and his previously composed expression was now tinged with a visible blush.
"Heh, so you are thinking about it, aren't you?"
Yukinoshita's smile brightened.
"I'm not… I mean… no…"
"Really?"
"Really, I— Huh?!"
Just as Hikigaya was about to refute her, he suddenly realized—
Yukinoshita had grabbed his hand.
His eyes widened as he lifted his head, his face already tinged with red, looking at his girlfriend in confusion.
Yukinoshita's face was also flushed.
"Such a disgusting little fish… but, since you belong to me now, giving you a little taste of sweetness… it's not out of the question…"
So, without a little temptation, you won't take the initiative, huh?
Fine. Watch me perform!
"Eh? Y-Yukinoshita, what do you mean? You—mmph!"
Hikigaya's pupils shrank in shock.
Yukinoshita had taken his hand and placed it directly onto her smooth, delicate thigh.
"H-How… does it feel?"
Just as she lifted her head—
She noticed that the ahoge on top of Hikigaya's head had shot straight up.
Ugh, so… adorable.
Her heartbeat quickened.
As for Hikigaya, he instantly yanked his hand back.
At the same time—
His entire body was trembling uncontrollably.
"…So beautiful, I could just lick—"
"Wha—?! Ahh!"
Already flustered, Yukinoshita's face burned an even deeper shade of red at his words.
"Ugh, n-no wonder it's you! Even the things you say are so vulgar! V-Vulgar little fish, disgusting, indecent…"
Despite her protests, her body betrayed her—she instinctively grabbed Hikigaya's hand again, her face burning as she stammered:
"…Say more."
"!!!"
Hikigaya's mental defenses nearly collapsed.
He gripped her hand tightly, his voice trembling as he struggled to speak.
"Yukinoshita, I—"
"W-Wait! If you have something important to say, let's… let's talk behind the tree."
Heh, trying to challenge me? You're still too green!
Finally caving in, aren't you?!
Hikigaya hesitated. "Eh? Behind the tree?"
Yukinoshita smirked. "What, do you want everyone to see us getting intimate in broad daylight?"
"No, I—uh, wait… intimate? That… oh."
His expression changed slightly before he finally nodded.
The two of them snuck behind the tree.
The trees at Sobu High had thick trunks.
As long as no one got too close, it was impossible to see them hiding there.
Yukinoshita's lips curled into a playful smile.
"Hikigaya-kun, what were you about to say just now?"
"Eh?"
Feeling the weight of her expectant gaze, Hikigaya hesitated and countered, "You… what exactly did you mean by 'intimate'?"
"Intimate means intimate," Yukinoshita replied, grinning mischievously. "And what does Hikigaya-kun think it means?"
"I… I mean…"
His eyes betrayed him, constantly drifting over her exquisite figure. His hands trembled.
Under the effects of the drug, he finally took a step forward—
And pulled her into his arms.
[Ding! Hikigaya Hachiman's Corruption Level -1]
"!!"
Yukinoshita gasped.
But when she heard the notification of his 'corruption level' decreasing, she couldn't stop the satisfied smile that spread across her lips.
Excited as she was, she had to maintain her dignity.
"Hikigaya-kun, what are you…?"
"…I want to be intimate with Yukinoshita."
Inhaling her sweet fragrance, Hikigaya clenched his teeth and forced the shameful words out.
"Eh?"
Yukinoshita feigned ignorance. "And by 'intimate'…?"
"…I hate to admit it, but… Yukinoshita, today you're really… beautiful. I… I kind of… kind of— cough—sorry."
"I-I see…"
Ahhh!
He's complimenting me!!
"But," she coughed lightly to mask her delight, "what's there to be 'unwilling' about?"
"…It's just frustrating. The fact that I actually… want you…"
"Hmph." She smirked, eyes twinkling. "That only proves that, deep down… you care about me a lot."
"Eh?"
[Ding! Hikigaya Hachiman's Corruption Level -2]
Hikigaya froze for a moment before reluctantly letting go.
Their gazes locked.
A deep, lingering affection passed between them.
Hikigaya swallowed hard and cautiously asked, "…Can I?"
"…Mhm."
Blushing furiously, Yukinoshita quickly turned her back to him, trying to hide her expression.
But as Hikigaya's eyes traced the elegant curve of her back—
He took a deep breath.
No more hesitation.
He wrapped his arms around her from behind.
"!!"
Yukinoshita shuddered. Her heart pounded wildly.
So, you finally surrendered, huh?
There's still plenty more waiting for you…
But—
Just as Hikigaya lowered his lips to her neck—
Yukinoshita's brain suddenly jolted.
A terrifying realization struck her like lightning.
Wait a second!
Did I… forget to take my enhancement potion?!
"W-Wait, Hikigaya-kun, listen to me! I need to—"
"Yukinoshita, I… love…"
"Ah?"
She turned her head—
And at that exact moment, Hikigaya pressed his lips to hers.
[Ding! Hikigaya Hachiman's Corruption Level -2]
Perfect!
My beloved husband's corruption level dropped again.
But…
I haven't taken my potion yet!!
Oh no.
Oh no, oh no, oh no!
Help!
I totally let my guard down!!!
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