[Horikita: I'm coming to Chiba to see you this weekend.]
"??"
Hikigaya's expression shifted slightly.
Coming to see him this weekend??
Almost instinctively, he snuck a glance at his girlfriend sitting beside him, then hurriedly typed back.
[Hikigaya: I have plans this weekend. Would next weekend work instead?]
[Horikita: ? You want me to wait another week???]
Although Hikigaya couldn't see Horikita's face, the irritation practically radiated through her texts.
[Horikita: I can't wait that long. I'm really not feeling well this week. I have to come see you.]
[Hikigaya: What exactly is wrong with you?]
[Horikita: I don't know. But after I told Hiratsuka-sensei, she said if I go see you, it'll fix whatever's wrong.]
[Hikigaya: ...]
Hikigaya was at a loss for words.
He had wanted to complain for a while now: If you're sick, why not go to a hospital? Why go to Ms. Hiratsuka?!
[Hikigaya: I suggest you see a doctor. Hiratsuka-sensei is a teacher, not a doctor.]
[Horikita: I did see a doctor. The doctor said I should go find you.]
[Hikigaya: ???]
[Horikita: Anyway, no matter what, I'm meeting you this weekend.]
Seeing how stubborn she was being, Hikigaya rubbed his temples.
[Hikigaya: Fine… how about Sunday?]
[Horikita: Okay. I'll come to Chiba on Sunday. When you come out, make sure you've cleaned yourself up. No dirtiness allowed.]
[Hikigaya: ??]
[Horikita: And… I hope you won't be too ungrateful when the time comes. Mm, that's all.]
"..."
Hikigaya was dumbfounded.
Why did he feel like there was something deeper hidden in Horikita's words?
Could it be that Horikita had feelings for him…? No way! Absolutely not!
She's the president of the Student Council at Advanced Nurturing High, for crying out loud.
A girl that high above—how could she possibly, over some small incident…
…cough, okay, fine, what happened between them last weekend wasn't exactly a "small incident."
"I'm done here. Yukinoshita, shall we go?"
Hikigaya looked up at his girlfriend, only to find Yukinoshita staring blankly ahead.
"Yukinoshita? Yukinoshita."
"Eh? Oh, you're finished?"
"Yeah. What's up with you just now?"
"Nothing."
Meeting Hikigaya's puzzled gaze, Yukinoshita smiled calmly.
"I was just curious… the girl you were texting just now—was she from our school? Or another school?"
"She's from another school. Advanced Nurturing High's Student Council president…"
Hikigaya proceeded to tell Yukinoshita the details about Horikita.
Of course, he left out any… physical details. Not a word about that.
"Is this about the summer training camp?"
"Yeah. I might need to check in with her this weekend. What do you think…"
Hikigaya's tone was that of a devoted husband seeking his wife's opinion.
"Of course I don't mind. Do I seem like the jealous type?" Yukinoshita smiled, then added softly, "But Saturday is mine, okay? Mm?"
"Got it, got it. I'll spend the whole day with you."
Hikigaya gave a helpless smile.
"Hehe, that's more like it~"
The two laughed and chatted casually.
But…
Behind Yukinoshita's gentle smile hid a trace of complexity and bitterness.
[Ever since her last encounter with Hikigaya Hachiman, Horikita Suzune couldn't forget his body. Day and night, her mind was filled with images of her beloved's boyfriend. Every night, she fantasized about him lying beside her under the covers]
[This time, Horikita was simply too lonely, so she took the initiative to seek out Hikigaya, hoping to finally release all the pressure that had built up inside her]
Faced with the system's notification, Yukinoshita felt deeply miserable.
Hah… women!
After sleeping with my husband once, you just can't hold back anymore? You can't even go back to the way things were?
And you still put on that holier-than-thou act on the surface.
Who knew you were that shameless!
Ugh, my husband, my Hikigaya-kun, my precious…
[Ding! To help maintain Hikigaya Hachiman and Horikita Suzune's long-term illicit relationship, the host must ensure they sleep together again this Sunday, creating unforgettable, addictive memories between them]
[Deadline: Complete by this Sunday]
[Reward: 1000 points]
Huh?
I have to help with this?!
Can't they just mess around on their own? Why do I have to help? I don't want to! This is too painful, ugh!
[Although Horikita Suzune desperately wants your man, wanting to create beautiful memories with him in bed, her tsundere nature makes it hard for her to take the lead]
Ugh, what a two-faced woman!
[And your boyfriend, Hikigaya Hachiman, is also a supreme-level tsundere. According to scans, even if Horikita makes a move, he's capable of holding back or even trying to run away]
[Therefore, since neither of them will take the first step, you, the host, must work hard to push things forward and ensure they successfully connect this Sunday]
So…
If the husband and mistress won't work for it, the wife has to push them together?!
Ugh, I'm so miserable.
[After they've been together twice, their bond will definitely deepen. From there, they'll maintain a long-term illicit relationship, and you, the host, can gradually earn tons of points. It's a win-win situation with plenty of long-term benefits]
The system's voice was endlessly persuasive.
[Up until now, even though Hikigaya Hachiman has betrayed the host physically dozens of times, his soul has never strayed. The woman he truly loves… is still you]
You… you shut up already!!
Yukinoshita bit her lip bitterly.
Fine, fine, she'll do it, okay?
For Hikigaya's health.
For their future happiness.
She'd let her most beloved husband share the most intimate moments with another girl!
Ugh, I'm so pitiful…!!!
"Yukinoshita, why are you sweating so much?"
Sharp-eyed Hikigaya had noticed the fine sheen of sweat on her forehead.
"Hikigaya-kun, I… I feel so awful right now…"
Yukinoshita spoke in a trembling voice, clutching his arm. Her delicate face shimmered as if misted over, on the verge of tears.
"Eh? You're not feeling well? Where does it hurt?"
Hikigaya asked in concern.
"My whole body feels awful…"
Yukinoshita pursed her lips, her voice low and dejected. "Hikigaya-kun… can you comfort me right now…?"
"Eh? Right now? That's no good, we're out in public… I-I can't just mess around with you here… l-let's wait until the weekend!"
"Eh? Uh…"
Yukinoshita's head snapped up, and when she saw Hikigaya's red, flustered face, her own cheeks flushed bright pink.
Ahhh!!
What nonsense did she just blurt out?!
She had just wanted a little emotional comfort from her darling, but it seemed he misunderstood and thought she meant… cough cough!
Although… maybe… maybe it wouldn't be so bad… maybe they could just settle things right here, right now?