Chapter 155 Yukinoshita? A Woman I Don't Know
Returning to school by long-distance bus.
Half of the precious summer vacation had been consumed just like that. If it had been a genuine trip, there would be nothing to say, but the problem was that this "luxury" cruise journey actually featured two special exams.
It was truly difficult to feel like it was an enjoyable experience.
For the remaining days of the holiday, Hikigaya only wanted to stay in his dorm.
Aside from buying daily necessities, he wouldn't step out of his room unless absolutely necessary. This was the summer vacation routine Hikigaya had experienced every time in the past.
However, on the second day after returning, he received a training camp message from Captain Mutou.
"Why are there club activities during summer vacation?"
Hikigaya felt like crying but had no tears. He was thinking about whether to find a random excuse to skip the club activity.
[Hikigaya: Typing...]
[Captain Mutou: Since it's summer vacation, Hikigaya must be going on dates with girls, right? Sorry, this time people from the Student Council are coming to inspect, so please be sure to attend!]
[Hikigaya: Why does the Captain think I'd be dating girls? Is there a possibility that I just want to study hard?]
[Captain Mutou: Ohh~ studying together with a girl, right? I know, I understand!]
[Hikigaya: 凸(艹皿艹)o]
[Captain Mutou: Haha~ you've even gotten used to using emoticons. You must chat with girls a lot normally, right?]
[Hikigaya: I'm going to shower and then sleep. Goodnight, Captain.]
"Which bastard started these rumors?" Hikigaya threw his phone onto the bed in a fit of rage. Might as well actually go shower and sleep!
You see, this is the biggest difference between him and girls. If he says he's going to shower, he showers; if he says he's going to sleep, he sleeps. He prioritizes consistency between words and actions.
Entering the dreamscape.
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After a four-day gap, Hikigaya dreamed of his future wife again after a long absence.
"Hachiman, good morning." This made him feel a little bit excited; after all, he could experience a realistic life.
"..." Looking at the silver-haired, charming little young wife in front of him, Hikigaya felt very disappointed. Why does it have to be you? This "model" can't be used!
"Where is Masumi?" Hikigaya looked left and right, trying to find that highly capable maid.
"I sent her to deliver some documents. Why? Is your 'fire' running very high right now?" Sakayanagi Arisu's eyes flickered, seeing through his mental state.
"Yeah!" Hikigaya exhaled a breath of scorching air.
He didn't know if it was because he was in a dream, but his "fire" was particularly intense. His slightly reddened eyes fell upon Sakayanagi Arisu.
She was wearing a lavender pleated skirt, her slender legs wrapped in white garter stockings. Although her physique hadn't changed much from the "reality" in his memory, her temperament had added several hints of charm.
Hikigaya couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva.
"Arisu, I suddenly find you particularly cute today."
"Oh my~ That's quite rare. I remember Hachiman used to refuse to admit my cuteness no matter what~~"
Sakayanagi Arisu did not shrink back from his unrestrained staring; instead, she crossed her white-stockinged legs and swung them gently.
"Hah~That was just the stubbornness of my high school days."
Hikigaya proactively leaned in, thinking that since the dream setting was husband and wife, it was normal for his behavior to be a bit more intimate, right? He reached out and gently embraced Sakayanagi Arisu's waist.
Such a petite and delicate body—if it weren't for the legal age, this would be a serious violation, wouldn't it?
"Hehe~ If Hachiman had been this honest back in high school, we wouldn't have had to wait until graduation~~" Sakayanagi Arisu snuggled into his arms as a matter of course.
However, after noticing his small movements behind her, Sakayanagi Arisu couldn't help but tighten her thighs and gave him a bashful glare.
"Just talk if you're going to talk, what are you doing?"
"Arisu... didn't you say that, occasionally... you could still handle it?" Hikigaya's gaze moved downward.
"Did you forget today is a 'special day'?" Sakayanagi Arisu gave him a huffed, exasperated look.
"Ah? How can it be such a coincidence!" Hikigaya was instantly disappointed.
"Honestly, just how dissatisfied are you? Even though Masumi is already so capable." Sakayanagi Arisu felt caught between laughter and tears.
"Um, speaking of which, our Sakayanagi family isn't short on money. How about recruiting a few more..." Before Hikigaya could finish his sentence, he saw Sakayanagi Arisu's sharp, piercing gaze.
"Are you thinking of recruiting all your old flames? Sakura, Hasebe, Shiina, Ichinose... or Yukinoshita?"
Hikigaya was suddenly drenched in sweat and hurriedly waved his hands in denial.
"How could I? By the way, who is this Yukinoshita?"
He recognized the ones before; they were all classmates from Advanced Nurturing. Only the last one was a name he had absolutely never heard of.
"Are you playing dumb?" Sakayanagi Arisu stared at him with a scrutinizing gaze.
"She was your fellow alumnus at the University of Tokyo."
"I got into Todai? I'm so successful!" Hikigaya had a look of pleasant surprise. Even though it was in a dream, this counted as a beautiful dream.
"Nonsense, you were the most outstanding Class A graduate of our Advanced Nurturing High School."
Sakayanagi Arisu had a face full of pride, then stared at him seriously again.
"And don't think you can change the subject. Back then, that thing between you and Yukinoshita almost actually happened!"
"Did it? I forgot about it long ago." Hikigaya shrugged, acting indifferent. In reality, he hadn't even met her; heaven knows where this woman popped up from.
"Really?Hmm..." Sakayanagi Arisu pursed her lips, wanting to say something more. Hikigaya, however, used his finger to silence her lips.
"Arisu, I only have you in my eyes right now. I don't want to discuss other women."
"...."
"Eh?! Why aren't you saying anything?"
Hikigaya suddenly felt embarrassed. Seriously, how did he manage to say those cheesy lines? It scared me to death! Is this still me?
"...That kind of talk is usually only said when you're wearing glasses. Why is Hachiman so proactive today?"
Sakayanagi Arisu watched him thoughtfully.
What does she mean by "only said when wearing glasses"? He's clearly not nearsighted! Hikigaya felt quite puzzled.
"But, oh well. I don't dislike a Hachiman who seeks me out."
Sakayanagi Arisu gave a captivating smile. Immediately following that, she reached out and unfastened the button of her garter belt. For a moment, his vision was shrouded in holy light.
"Uh, didn't you say today was a special day?" Hikigaya hesitated to move.
"Even on special days, there are other things you can do~"
Sakayanagi Arisu's eyes were like silk.
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