"Kato… have a taste of what a man feels like?"
Kato looked at Yukinoshita with a puzzled expression.
"That's right!"
Yukinoshita nodded seriously, her tone full of conviction.
"The reason you're not interested in men is simply that you've never actually experienced being around one. You have no idea how… incredible they can be for us women. But trust me, once you get a taste, there's no going back!"
"…Perhaps."
"I know what you're hesitating about—there's no man to provide that experience for you, right? No worries, I happen to have the perfect candidate."
"A… candidate?" Kato looked surprised.
Yukinoshita smiled sweetly. "That candidate is my dear Hikigaya-kun."
"Eh—EH?!?"
Kato's face was filled with shock.
"Yukinoshita-san, you're not seriously suggesting that your own boyfriend—"
"That's exactly what I'm suggesting." Yukinoshita cleared her throat. "Kato, I want you to experience what my Hikigaya-kun feels like… I mean, just touch him a little. You've never touched a man before, have you?"
Yukinoshita leaned in excitedly, her body edging closer to Kato.
Kato shifted away slightly, turning her head and speaking softly, "But… he's your boyfriend. Wouldn't it be inappropriate for me to—"
"It's fine, it's fine."
Yukinoshita shook her head with a gentle smile.
"Like I said, I have a condition. You see… cough, you touching my boyfriend would actually be helping me. Since it contributes to treating my illness, I really wouldn't mind."
"…This…"
Kato hesitated, seemingly unsure.
Seeing this, Yukinoshita's voice took on a pleading tone.
"Not only would you be helping yourself, but you'd also be helping me—it's a win-win situation. Kato… will you do it?"
Kato fell silent.
Seeing her uncertainty, Yukinoshita felt her heart tighten.
She knew what she was suggesting was outrageous.
I mean, what kind of normal person would agree to this?!
With a sigh, she decided she couldn't push too hard. Lowering her gaze, she mumbled in disappointment:
"Forget it, I must've been overthinking things. My Hikigaya-kun must seem too dirty to you. If you're unwilling, then… never mind."
"That's not it."
To her surprise, the previously silent Kato suddenly shook her head.
"Hikigaya-kun is a wonderful person. I wouldn't mind getting closer to him… in fact, it would be an honor."
"Eh? Kato, you—" Yukinoshita's eyes lit up with excitement.
"…Mm."
Kato nodded.
"I'll do it."
"That's fantastic! Thank you, Kato~~!"
Overwhelmed with joy, Yukinoshita pulled Kato into a hug, speaking sincerely:
"I'll make sure… to help you develop feelings for men, so you can find yourself a boyfriend—no, a husband!"
"Sounds like I should be the one thanking you, Yukinoshita-san," Kato replied.
"Heh, no need to be so polite."
Yes! Finally, she had successfully roped Kato in!
Hehehe~ My dear Kato, hurry up and bully my dear husband~
Hurry up and stick close to him~
Let me rake in those points~~
"But," Kato continued after Yukinoshita released her, "Hikigaya-kun has been deliberately keeping his distance from me. Even if I agree, I doubt he will."
"Oh, he wouldn't dare refuse."
Tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, Yukinoshita grinned smugly.
"I can make him do whatever I want. Hikigaya-kun always listens to me."
Even though her dear husband liked to act stubborn, deep down, he was a total wife-loving fool.
Ever since their relationship became intimate, he had only become more obedient.
Well, he still argued sometimes, but in the end, he always gave in to her demands.
Actually, now that she thought about it… ever since they started sleeping together, he'd been even more indulgent towards her.
"Wait, are you suggesting that Hikigaya-kun openly interacts with me?" Kato asked, puzzled. "He doesn't even know about your illness, does he?"
"Eh? Uh… of course, he doesn't!"
Like hell she could tell him about something that embarrassing!
If he found out, she might as well dig her own grave!
"Ahem, you're right, Kato. Hikigaya-kun absolutely can't find out about this. We'll need to be more discreet."
After a few moments of thought, Yukinoshita turned to Kato and hesitantly asked,
"I'm only coming up with dumb ideas right now… do you have any better ones?"
Kato fell silent for a few seconds before answering,
"If we blindfold him, he won't be able to see who's touching him. But Hikigaya-kun has sharp senses—he might still figure it out."
"Yeah, that guy is annoyingly perceptive."
Yukinoshita sighed.
"If only we could temporarily block his senses…"
Block his senses?
Wait a minute!
"Why the hell did I forget about that?!"
She smacked her forehead.
"Yukinoshita-san?"
"Cough!"
Noticing Kato's confused gaze, Yukinoshita quickly composed herself.
"Kato, leave everything to me. I just remembered a perfect solution—there's no way Hikigaya-kun will find out!"
She had completely forgotten about the sensory-blocking blindfold the system had given her!
If she put that thing on him, his senses would be completely cut off.
At that point… he wouldn't be able to tell whether it was her or Kato touching him, right?
"Heh heh heh…"
Yukinoshita's lips curled into a sinister grin.
Kato simply nodded. "Alright."
"In that case, we'll coordinate again later. For now, you should go use the restroom."
Yukinoshita smiled, feeling no rush now that everything was set.
"Okay."
Kato nodded and turned toward the restroom.
But the moment she stepped inside—
"Ah!"
A startled yelp echoed from inside.
"What happened?"
Kato turned back toward Yukinoshita.
"N-Nothing!"
Yukinoshita quickly shook her head with an awkward smile.
"I'm just really happy that you're willing to help me."
"Oh… well, you're helping me too, Yukinoshita-san."
"Hehe, I suppose so."
After exchanging a few more words, Kato finally entered the restroom, while Yukinoshita turned to leave.
Her heart, however, was bursting with excitement.
She had been working hard on her end—
And it looked like Senpai had been working hard too!
She's already making moves on my husband!
Excellent, excellent!
Senpai, you got this!
We're working from both angles here!
You're over there, persuading Kawasaki to corrupt my husband—
Hehehe, and I've got Kato covered on my end.
Yukinoshita could already see victory in sight.
Two tasks were as good as completed.
Now, only the final and easiest one remained—finding yet another woman for her husband.
Well, there were plenty of candidates. She just needed to keep working on it!
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Meanwhile…
"—Hikigaya-kun, is Kawasaki really that fun to hang out with? You've been in the girls' bathroom with her for so long."
Looking at the words just written on his test paper, Hikigaya broke into a cold sweat.
Meanwhile, the culprit, Kasumigaoka, continued to absentmindedly stroke his thigh with her hand.
"!!"
Hikigaya glanced around the quiet library, panic rising in his chest.
Senpai, please—
This isn't the place to start messing with me!