Chapter 269 – Yukinoshita: Katou, Come Suck on My Boyfriend…

"I'm sorry, Hikigaya. I'm sorry, Hikigaya. I'm so, so sorry…"

Now fully conscious, Kawasaki repeatedly apologized to Hikigaya.

The breeze on the rooftop gently blew through her sweat-dampened hair. Her cheeks were flushed, her breath ragged, and the rise and fall of her chest as she panted only made her posture all the more distracting in front of Hikigaya.

"It's okay."

Hikigaya took a deep breath and quickly averted his gaze.

"What just happened? Why did Air-kun scream?" Moving up beside him, Kasumigaoka asked curiously.

"Nothing."

Caught between the two girls, Hikigaya was at his wit's end. He tried shifting away, but fearing he might brush against Kawasaki's thigh, he froze and had no choice but to endure Kasumigaoka pressing up against him.

Sigh… Being the filling in a sandwich is just too damn hard.

"Nothing? Hehe, Air-kun~ come on, open your mouth! Let me take a look!"

"Huh? Why should I open my mouth?"

"Because clearly something happened to it—Kawasaki definitely did something to your mouth just now! Come on, lemme see~"

"No, I—don't come any closer!"

Hikigaya recoiled in protest.

Kawasaki quickly stepped in to stop her. "Don't look… I-I just… accidentally bit… bit Hikigaya's tongue…"

"Eh? His tongue?" Kasumigaoka's eyes widened.

"Y-yeah…" Kawasaki's face turned scarlet.

Hikigaya's face, too, flushed red.

The rooftop fell into an awkward silence.

After a few seconds—

Kasumigaoka gave a small smile, breaking the tension. "Hehe~ I can tell you're totally hooked on Air-kun's technique now, aren't you? You like it, don't you?"

"Ughh…" Kawasaki buried her burning face in her hands, too embarrassed to respond.

"Hey, Kawasaki, tell me—since I've kissed Air-kun too… doesn't he taste kinda… amazing?" Kasumigaoka said with a mischievous smirk.

"Wha— I, I mean…"

Kawasaki couldn't find the words.

How could she even explain it?

She had hated it at first. But somehow—somehow, she had grown addicted to that scent coming from Hikigaya's body. It was weirdly comforting.

Seeing her flustered, Kasumigaoka pressed further: "That's what I'm saying—we should totally tag-team Air-kun in the future… hehe~"

As she spoke, her eyes drifted toward Hikigaya with a look thick with innuendo.

The sheer suggestiveness made Hikigaya tremble.

"N-no way!"

Her mind battling itself, Kawasaki finally gritted her teeth and declared:

"That's too… too degenerate! No way! We can't do that! Hikigaya—you don't want us doing this to you, right?"

"Uh, yeah… I guess."

Hikigaya nodded awkwardly. He genuinely didn't know how to answer that one.

"Hehe~ Air-kun might say no, but deep down? He totally wants it. There's no guy alive who doesn't dream of being with two girls at once!" Kasumigaoka grinned, throwing a glance his way.

"Hikigaya's not that kind of guy!" Kawasaki defended. "Right, Hikigaya?"

Hikigaya: "..."

He wanted to say yes—but wasn't Kawasaki putting way too much faith in him?

"Cough, cough—anyway, lunch break's almost over. Let's head back."

Hikigaya suggested, trying to change the subject.

Kasumigaoka clearly wanted more "cuddling," but was dragged away by Kawasaki.

And just like that, the situation dissolved—at least for now.

At the entrance of the rooftop, Yukinoshita, who had been hiding there, let out a sigh… and quietly slipped away.

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That Afternoon – P.E. Class

After everyone finished their assigned group activities, it was time for free play.

"Let's not bother them," Kawasaki told Kasumigaoka firmly.

"Sigh…"

Looking at Hikigaya and Yukinoshita not far off, Kasumigaoka sighed and backed off.

"Come on, let's go play some tennis," Kawasaki suggested.

"Oh? You want me to play tennis with you?" Kasumigaoka said, surprised.

"I've noticed you're not exactly the most athletic person. Might be good to work on your fitness," Kawasaki said bluntly.

"…Yeah. I guess I do need to get stronger. Strong thighs, strong waist… gotta keep my body in shape so I can properly train Air-kun later," Kasumigaoka mused, a serious look in her eyes.

"Ugh…" Kawasaki opened her mouth, speechless. Her cheeks flushed red.

She'd only meant to distract Kasumigaoka. She hadn't expected this kind of perverted reasoning.

Then again—

Now that she thought about it…

It wasn't entirely wrong. If she got stronger, she could support Hikigaya better, too.

With that, the two headed off toward the tennis courts.

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Meanwhile, elsewhere—

Sunlight spilled over a girl in gym clothes, Yukinoshita Yukino. Today, she looked particularly radiant and full of youthful energy.

Her pale legs looked like smooth lotus roots—temptingly perfect, almost too good not to bite.

…It was just too bad that her chest was, well, tragically flat. Like a chopping board. Such a shame.

"Are you feeling okay?" Hikigaya asked from beside her.

"I'm fine. A light jog's no problem," Yukinoshita said with a gentle smile.

"Good. But you still need to take care of yourself. If anything feels off, ask the teacher for leave. I mean—I'm not worried about you or anything. I just don't want your mom and sister giving me a hard time if you pass out."

Yukinoshita chuckled softly at his words. This tsundere of a boyfriend really warmed her heart sometimes.

"In that case, since you helped carry my bag to my desk this morning, come with me behind that tree over there… ahem~ I'll give you a little reward."

Taking his hand, Yukinoshita smiled faintly.

"Eh? R-reward?"

Caught off guard, Hikigaya was dragged to the small wooded area beside the school field.

They found a hidden spot behind a tree.

From her pocket, Yukinoshita pulled out a blindfold, preparing to cover Hikigaya's eyes.

"Why the blindfold?" he asked, puzzled.

"W-well… things feel more exciting when you can't see," Yukinoshita murmured, blushing.

"Eh? Wait—what are you planning to do to me?"

"You'll find out in a second. Just lower your head so I can put this on."

"This…"

"Be a good boy~"

"…Sigh."

Hikigaya let out a resigned breath. Since it was his girlfriend's request, he had no choice but to obey.

The moment the blindfold went on, darkness engulfed him. It felt like he'd fallen into an abyss—completely isolated from the world.

"Y-Yukinoshita?!" Hikigaya called out, a little anxious. The darkness was making him extremely uneasy.

Sensing it, Yukinoshita grabbed his hands and said softly, "I'm right here. Don't be afraid."

"Just—hurry up and do whatever it is you're gonna do."

"Mm."

Yukinoshita nodded slightly, but her eyes drifted toward the girl who was quietly approaching them.

To be precise… Katou Megumi.

As Katou came closer, Yukinoshita's expression turned complicated. Then, forcing a smile like she was inviting someone to lunch, she looked at her and seemed to say:

Come on over. Go ahead and suck on my boyfriend.