Saturday Morning.
Chiba Station.
Dressed casually, Hikigaya leisurely arrived at the station entrance. Scanning the crowd, he quickly spotted a familiar figure with light brown hair.
The moment Isshiki saw him, her eyes lit up, and she eagerly walked over.
"Senpai, you finally came! I thought you were going to ditch me."
Pouting in mock complaint, she naturally wrapped her arms around his and pressed closer.
"Oh, uh..."
Feeling the sudden warmth, Hikigaya's expression stiffened. Instinctively, he turned his head away, avoiding the little devil by his side.
Today, Isshiki was wearing a pink top paired with a red skirt, and for once, she had on black stockings.
And he had to admit—black stockings suited her surprisingly well.
"Hehe, Senpai, do I look good today?" she asked proudly, still clinging to him as they walked into the station.
"You look... fine, I guess."
"Just fine? I even put on black stockings just for you! Do you like them, Senpai?" She playfully pinched the fabric between her fingers, making a show of it.
For me?
Yeah, right. More like she just wanted to show off in front of others.
"...Sure, I like them."
He replied half-heartedly before quickly changing the topic.
"Come on, let's hurry up and buy the tickets. We don't want to be late."
The two were heading to Tokyo today, which meant catching a train.
"Yeah, yeah~"
Isshiki grinned slyly, tightening her grip on his arm as they moved forward.
This girl...
Feeling the unmistakable softness against him, Hikigaya let out a deep sigh.
Twenty minutes later, after buying tickets and going through the gates...
They boarded the train.
Seated across from each other, Isshiki rested her chin on her hands, gazing at Hikigaya with an amused smile.
"This is my first time going on a trip with you, Senpai~ Hehe~"
"Oh..."
"Hehe~ It almost feels like a date, doesn't it?"
Her round, mischievous eyes practically sparkled with excitement.
"What do you think, Senpai?"
"Not at all. I'm just going there to handle some business," Hikigaya replied calmly.
"What~? But Senpai, you play such an important role in all of this! My future, my life—it's all in your hands, Senpai"
She gazed at him with big, pleading eyes, the very picture of helplessness.
"Ugh, I'll do my best. But if I fail, that's not on me."
Hikigaya quickly averted his gaze.
He had to admit, this little devil's pathetic puppy look was still something he wasn't immune to.
"Hmm, but Senpai is invincible, right? With you there, I know you'll have the student council president of Advanced Nurturing High wrapped around your finger! I believe in you, Senpai~" Isshiki said with a serious expression.
"...I'm just a normal student. Don't overestimate me," Hikigaya sighed.
"But if you do succeed, we can spend the afternoon in Tokyo together~ Just the two of us~ A cute kouhai taking you on a date—isn't that an amazing deal?"
Hikigaya, mimicking Isshiki's usual antics, flicked an imaginary hairpin at her.
"Oh, I see what's going on. You're trying to make a move on me, aren't you? Sorry, Isshiki-san, but I already have a girlfriend. Even if you like me, I'm afraid I just can't accept your feelings. So... I'm sorry. You're a great girl."
"But, Senpai~"
To his surprise, today's Isshiki didn't react like usual. Instead of pouting or getting flustered, she simply smiled sweetly and tilted her head.
"Who says a girl can't pursue a guy just because he already has a girlfriend?"
"?!"
Hikigaya's eyes widened. The ahoge on top of his head practically shot upright.
This Isshiki...
Why does it feel like she leveled up overnight?!
"Senpai~ If everything goes well today, I'll have a little surprise for you this afternoon~ And if it's Senpai... well... I wouldn't mind, you know?"
As she spoke, she subtly brushed her fingers against his hand. Her flushed cheeks and shy tone made her look genuinely bashful.
"Wh—?! H-Hey!"
Face turning red, Hikigaya quickly yanked his hand away.
"Stop joking around! Once we're done, we're heading straight back to Chiba!"
"I'm not joking, Senpai. I'm being serious~"
Ignoring his protests, Isshiki grabbed his hand again—and this time, even intertwined their fingers.
"Senpai, remember yesterday after school when we... accidentally kissed?"
"T-That was an accident!" Hikigaya stammered, his face heating up.
Why the hell was it so hard to break free from a girl's grip?!
"An accident? Hmm, maybe~ But... Senpai, weren't you pretty into it? You even... used tongue, didn't you?"
Isshiki's cheeks flushed even deeper, her tone growing more delicate.
Hikigaya's face turned beet red.
"I—I did not! That was you—"
"It doesn't matter if it was me or you, Senpai~"
Isshiki lowered her gaze, twiddling her fingers shyly.
"The thing is... I actually have feelings for you, Senpai. And if it's you... I wouldn't mind giving you... my most precious first time~"
"!!!"
Hikigaya's whole body tensed. He stared at her, utterly dumbfounded.
"Are you insane?!"
"Hehe~ So, Senpai... do you feel more motivated now? Of course, that's only if you manage to deal with Horikita Suzune first~"
Her blush vanished in an instant, replaced by her signature sly smile.
"You—"
Hikigaya clenched his fist.
This girl needs to seriously consider a career in acting!
"I'm serious, Senpai~ Don't doubt me~"
"Let go of my hand."
"Hehe~ Holding hands with your adorable kouhai, are you flustered, dear~ Senpai~?"
"You—!!"
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At the same time.
A short distance away, sitting in a different row, a black-haired girl in jeans and a face mask chuckled quietly to herself.
"Not bad, not bad. The effects of yesterday's Forced Intimate Card, combined with the Dream Simulation Card, are working wonders. Isshiki's really taking the initiative today~"
Hikigaya might think Isshiki was acting, and Isshiki herself might even believe she was just playing along—but Yukinoshita knew better.
After all, she had seen last night's dream simulation.
And in that simulation? Isshiki had gone all the way—five times, to be exact.
"But still... This alone isn't enough. The probability of them actually getting together is still too low."
Since that's the case—
As the devoted wife, she had to step up and help things along~
She twirled the small bottle of pink liquid in her hands, her sharp eyes curving into crescent moons.
How could she possibly let such a golden opportunity for them to be alone go to waste?
By the end of today—
Isshiki, my dear... you'll be my beloved husband's personal toy.
And you'll offer him your most precious first time.