Chapter 277 – Mrs. Yuigahama Takes the Reins
It took everything he had to get out of there.
With his scalp tingling, Hikigaya finally managed to escape Mrs. Yuigahama's house.
Back inside, Mrs. Yuigahama stood by the door, visibly dazed, watching the boy disappear down the street.
Then—
She grabbed her phone and called Sayuri again.
"Hey! Sayuri, tell me the truth—did you force yourself on Hikigaya-kun?!"
"Ehhh...? It wasn't like that at all. We were both willing, you know? Why are you acting like I was some kind of beast?"
"You... you really did it?"
"Hehe~ Asuna, you're way too restrained. Hikigaya-kun is still a guy, and a strong, healthy one at that. How could I not be interested?"
"You shameless woman! Robbing the cradle! You're a predator! He's—he's just a kid!" Mrs. Yuigahama's voice trembled with fury, her chest heaving, legs shaking, sweat forming on her brow.
"I like robbing the cradle—so what?" Sayuri bragged without shame. "Besides, I'm not done yet. I plan to go back for seconds tonight. Hikigaya-kun's taste is amazing. Youthful boys are just so full of energy~ Love it~"
Honestly, she'd been holding it in, dying to brag to her best friend. But she'd intended to wait, let it stew a little for maximum effect. Still, now that the truth was out, she wasn't about to hold back.
"Ugh... how could this happen... Hikigaya-kun, he actually... This is unforgivable! You—you need to report yourself to the police right now!"
"Oh come on! Don't be so dramatic. It's not like Hikigaya-kun was some innocent little flower. What's the big deal if we had a few rounds? Actually, I'd say I did him a favor—taught him a few things. Poor kid was so inexperienced... didn't know the first thing about anything. But that made him even cuter~"
"Stop it! You...!"
Mrs. Yuigahama's mind started conjuring up forbidden images of the two together. She nearly lost it.
"Don't take advantage of him... don't... don't take off his clothes... don't kiss him... don't..."
"Asuna?"
"Sayuri, don't touch him. Don't lay a finger on Hikigaya-kun. I... I won't allow it."
"Oho~?"
Sayuri raised an amused eyebrow.
"Never thought you'd care about Hikigaya-kun this much, Asuna. I get it now. You're totally falling apart because the guy you love ended up in my bed, huh?"
"L-Love...? Hmph! Who would ever feel that way about a kid? No! Stop saying nonsense! I—I like Hikigaya-kun, but it's not that kind of feeling!"
"Sure doesn't sound like it. If it's not that kind of feeling, then why are you losing your mind right now? You totally like him. So... why don't you try sleeping with him too? We can both help guide him along. He's seriously adorable~"
"You... you pervert!" Mrs. Yuigahama's face flushed crimson. "There's no way I could ever lay a finger on Hikigaya-kun. He's... he's Yui's crush!"
"Yui's crush, huh? Well... I've already had him. You still gonna pass him on to your daughter?"
"You... I..."
She was at a loss for words.
Because Sayuri was right.
How could she possibly give Hikigaya-kun to her precious Yui now?
"Which is why," Sayuri said smoothly, "we should just enjoy him together."
"No way!" Mrs. Yuigahama shut her down without hesitation.
"Asuna," Sayuri chided lightly, "life is short. You should seize joy when it comes. Hikigaya-kun is truly something special. And just like his body is now... Hikigaya-kun is very..."
"Sayuri! Stop! I don't want to hear another word!"
"Hey, just saying—if it's not a safe day, I'm pretty sure I could get pregnant by him. Wouldn't that be wild?"
"Absolutely not! You're not a teenager anymore—don't be reckless!"
"Well, then take him from me. Otherwise... he'll spend the rest of his life wrapped up in my arms~"
Sayuri's voice dripped with pride.
"Oh, and last night, Hikigaya-kun kept saying, 'Auntie Sayuri, you're amazing, the best woman ever.' Like a little kitten, clinging to me. So cute~ I did my best to satisfy him~"
Hearing that, Mrs. Yuigahama felt a sharp pang in her chest—an ache of unspoken envy and jealousy.
"Asuna, from now on, Hikigaya-kun will never leave me. He'll grow attached. He'll fall in love. He'll become mine, body and soul~"
"Nooooo!!"
"If you want to stop me, then come and take him. Hehehe~"
"You... you vile woman..."
Mrs. Yuigahama was so furious she couldn't even get the words out. Her heart felt like it might burst.
Just then, Yui came downstairs and saw her mother's flustered expression.
"Mom? What's wrong?"
"Huh? Ahem, it's nothing." Snapping out of it, Mrs. Yuigahama quickly composed herself and hung up on Sayuri without a word.
"Fighting with Auntie Sayuri again? You two sure get along well," Yui teased.
"Get along? That woman's nothing but trouble," Mrs. Yuigahama grumbled. She cast a glance at her adorable daughter, dressed in pink pajamas with tiny cartoon chests printed on the fabric.
Yui was soft and pink and sweet—unbearably cute.
But the problem was... sigh.
Being cute wasn't enough.
How could she ever win Hikigaya-kun back from Sayuri?
Unless...
Would she have to step in herself?
No—she had to. She couldn't let Hikigaya-kun get swallowed up by that woman.
If she didn't act now, it would be too late.
She knew all too well the tactics Sayuri could use. As a doujinshi artist, her best friend was no stranger to capturing men's hearts and... other parts.
A girl like Yui had no chance of rescuing Hikigaya-kun from that.
Yui... Mama will save him. Leave it to me. Let Mama take care of Hikigaya-kun.
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Meanwhile...
Back at home, Hikigaya had just stepped inside—only to freeze at the sight of an unexpected guest.
"...Hoshino-san? Why are you in my house?! And how did you even find my address?!"
Sitting calmly on his sofa, the beautiful girl smiled sweetly.
"Hehe~ Hikigaya-kun, your girlfriend gave it to me."
With a gaze like a predator eyeing her prey, Hoshino Ai licked her lips slowly.