Chapter 96: Caught in a “Father-Daughter Play” with Yukinoshita… by Mrs. Yukinoshita?!
Yukinoshita was on the verge of dying from embarrassment.
As a well-mannered, dignified girl of outstanding character, this was her first time saying such a word to her boyfriend.
Cold sweat trickled down her back.
Her heart pounded like a roaring engine.
Ahhhh!
Her shame was about to explode.
But no matter how mortifying it was, she had to grit her teeth and go through with it!
After all, Yukinoshita was genuinely concerned that if future situations escalated—especially with Miura getting involved—her boyfriend's "corruption level" would undoubtedly skyrocket.
Thus, while things were still relatively tame, it was crucial to comfort Hikigaya and remind him of her presence and appeal.
As for why she called Hikigaya that word, it stemmed from a book she had recently purchased from the system: 99 Ways for a Wife to Please Her Husband.
One of the methods mentioned was having the wife address her husband as "Daddy" to deepen their emotional connection.
At first, Yukinoshita flatly refused.
But under the system's repeated persuasion, she eventually caved in a moment of confusion.
According to the system, calling Hikigaya this proactively... ahem, wasn't the same as doing it passively.
So...
Ahem! Her dignity as a wife remained intact!
As long as she didn't... do that in bed later, it wasn't a big deal!
"Hikigaya-kun, you're blushing!"
"You're the one blushing!!" Hikigaya retorted, exasperated.
"What's gotten into you today? Why did you…"
"Do you like it?" Yukinoshita interrupted before he could finish.
"Huh? I…"
"Do you like it?"
She pressed closer with each word, her slender frame inching nearer.
The faint fragrance emanating from her made Hikigaya's head spin.
Faced with Yukinoshita's shy yet determined expression, he turned crimson and lowered his head.
"I… like it."
No man could resist such a girlfriend. Hikigaya was no saint, and he was no exception.
"Hehe, as long as you like it." Yukinoshita giggled softly.
"In that case… let's try it again…"
She leaned closer, her lips brushing against his ear as she whispered once more.
"!!!"
Hikigaya's entire body trembled.
[Ding! Hikigaya Hachiman's Corruption Level -1]
Success! Another decrease!
"Yukinoshita!!"
While he had been able to maintain some composure earlier, his girlfriend's teasing was now driving him to the brink.
Before he knew it, he had wrapped his arms around her slender frame.
[Ding! Hikigaya Hachiman's Corruption Level -1]
"Ah~ Hachiman-kun~"
Feeling the sincerity of his embrace, Yukinoshita called out softly, a satisfied smile playing on her lips.
A mere seductress dares to tempt my Hachiman?
Hmph!
I am the true empress. The rest of you are but tools!
As Hikigaya held her delicate frame, he cautiously asked, "Sh-should we kiss?"
"Kiss?"
"Is… is that okay?"
"Of course." Yukinoshita nodded with a smile, her tone gentle yet teasing.
"But actually… I have an idea that's even bolder than a kiss."
[Ding! Hikigaya Hachiman's Corruption Level -1]
Hikigaya blinked, intrigued. "Something bolder?"
Releasing her from his embrace, he looked at her flushed face with curiosity.
Yukinoshita hesitated, then shyly murmured, "There's no one around this empty lot… How about we…"
"Eh?!"
Hikigaya's face flushed crimson. He shook his head vigorously.
"No way, no way! Something like that… if we're going to do it, it should be at your house, right?"
"I haven't even said what I meant yet!" Yukinoshita shot him an exasperated glare.
"Then… what were you planning?"
"I was going to wipe your sweat…"
Her voice dropped to a whisper as she leaned closer to explain.
[Ding! Hikigaya Hachiman's Corruption Level -1]
Hehe, I knew you'd like this!
If that senior already did it…
Then as his girlfriend, I definitely can't fall behind!
"You're crazy! It's dirty…" Hikigaya stammered.
"It's fine." Yukinoshita smiled tenderly.
"As long as it's for Hikigaya-kun… I don't mind."
[Ding! Hikigaya Hachiman's Corruption Level -1]
Hehe! I haven't even really started, and his corruption level is already dropping so much!
By the time I'm done, will it go into the negatives? Yukinoshita thought gleefully.
She smoothed her skirt and began to crouch down.
However—
"W-wait! Yukinoshita!"
"What is it?"
"Well… let's just forget about it…"
"?"
Huh?
Why did Hikigaya suddenly look so pale?
Wasn't he excited just moments ago?
Don't tell me…
Ohhh!
Yukinoshita suddenly realized.
Jeez, you should've said so earlier!
Of course, I'll agree to that!
Taking a deep breath, she steeled herself and softly began, "Da—"
"Yukinoshita, your mom is here!" Hikigaya cut her off abruptly.
"??"
Yukinoshita froze mid-sentence, her expression stiff.
M-my mom?
She slowly turned her head, and there, walking toward them from behind the slide, was a familiar figure.
It was a mature woman dressed in an elegant kimono, bearing an uncanny resemblance to both Yukinoshita sisters.
With a gentle smile, the woman spoke warmly, "Good afternoon, Yukino… and Hikigaya-kun."
"Waaaah!!"
Yukinoshita's face turned crimson, and her heart nearly stopped.
"M-mother?! When did you…"
"I was just passing by," Mrs. Yukinoshita said, fanning herself with a paper fan as she chuckled.
"I noticed you two here and thought I'd come say hello. I didn't expect to see such… close interaction between you two."
"Ugh!"
Yukinoshita wanted to bury her face in her chest, just like Yuigahama would.
"Mother, how long have you been here?" she asked weakly.
"Oh, well…" Her mother smiled mischievously, covering her mouth with her fan.
Hikigaya, unable to hold back, chimed in, "She might've been here the whole time."
"Ah?!"
The whole time?!
Wouldn't that mean… she heard everything?!
Yukinoshita's eyes rolled back, and she nearly fainted on the spot.
Just kill me now!
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