Hikigaya's Inner World of Spring

"Isn't that… enough?"

Miura's face was flushed as she looked down at the boy.

He was trying so hard.

It was almost heartbreaking to watch.

"No way! This is far from enough! I can keep going!"

"Huh?"

Miura hesitated, her voice uncertain.

"Still… continuing?"

"Yeah?"

Hikigaya responded simply.

And then…

Huff—

Huff—

The sound of his heavy breathing echoed in Miura's ears.

"Oh my god…"

Watching Hikigaya do push-ups, Miura covered her mouth, her heartbeat quickening.

Each push-up was slow, but precise.

Most importantly…

He had been doing push-ups with her sitting on his back for almost twenty reps now!

Wasn't that just insane?

He was carrying a whole person!

What kind of monster was he?!

"D-Don't push yourself too hard!"

Miura couldn't help but warn him, her tone filled with genuine concern.

"I'm fine."

Hikigaya responded seriously.

"When Komachi sat on my back before, I could start with at least thirty."

"Huh?"

Miura was surprised, but then she hesitated.

"But… but your sister and I don't weigh the same, right? I mean, I must be… you know… heavier?"

"Miura, you're definitely heavy. But I train every day—I'm getting stronger, so…"

"Who are you calling heavy, you damn Hikigaya?!"

Her face turned red, and she immediately snapped at him.

Girls never wanted to hear a guy say they were heavy.

"Sorry! Miura, just hold still! D-Don't move around too much!"

Seeing Hikigaya flustered for a second, Miura's expression shifted slightly. She let out a small huff.

"Hmph! Just… just keep going."

"Alright."

Hikigaya continued his workout.

Completely focused.

Push-ups were awesome~!

Meanwhile, Miura pursed her lips and quietly observed the boy supporting her weight beneath him.

Just how ridiculous was his core strength?!

After all…

Doing push-ups while carrying someone wasn't just about arm strength. The most important part was the core.

She couldn't even imagine it.

This guy…

If he were a husband…

Miura's face twitched, and she instinctively squeezed her thighs together.

Absolutely unimaginable!

The visual impact was one thing…

But the smell was another.

The scent of youthful energy, radiating from the boy, invaded her senses, bombarding her brain.

And then there was the touch.

Her hand rested against his back.

His firm muscles made her heart race uncontrollably.

And then she remembered…

Hikigaya was taken.

He was Yukinoshita's boyfriend.

And they had already done that.

The thought only made her emotions spiral further.

Little by little…

Miura's gaze changed.

She was now staring entranced at the boy doing push-ups beneath her.

She couldn't hold out much longer!

Hikigaya was amazing.

She wanted to betray Yui.

She wanted to steal him from Yukinoshita!

She wanted to be Hikigaya's woman!

Hikigaya, hurry up and make me yours!!!

"Hikigaya—"

"I've reached my limit…"

Just then, Hikigaya spoke up, collapsing onto the ground.

"Huh?"

Snapping out of her daze, Miura quickly stood up and helped him up in concern.

"Sorry, I wasn't paying attention just now."

"It's fine, don't worry."

Hikigaya shook his head, then looked at her seriously.

"Actually, I should be thanking you. With your help just now, I managed to push past my limit again. I feel even stronger now. Thanks, Miura."

"Huh? You… Ugh! Hmph!"

Feeling his earnest gaze, Miura averted her eyes, stammering,

"I just… I just want you to be able to beat Yukinoshita. That's all…"

"Haha, leave it to me."

Hikigaya smiled.

"Yukinoshita used to bully you a lot. Let me properly take care of her for you."

"Huh?! Who—who got bullied by that woman?!"

Miura immediately snapped back.

"Do I look like I'm afraid of her?"

Hikigaya just smiled, saying nothing.

Looking at his gentle expression, Miura's initial frustration slowly faded. Her face turned slightly pink as she mumbled,

"Well, I hope you can… teach her a lesson… ah—!"

As she spoke, a cool night breeze swept past.

Miura's expression tensed, and she instinctively pressed her thighs together.

"What's wrong?" Hikigaya, now standing, asked with concern.

"N-Nothing… Just need to use the restroom a bit."

"Oh, then you should go."

"No need… It's already late. I'll just wait until I get home."

Miura shook her head.

The nearest public restroom was several minutes away.

At this hour, she really couldn't be bothered to go.

Hikigaya hesitated.

"But… holding it in isn't good for your health. If it's urgent…"

"You think you need to remind me?"

Miura shot him a glare.

"It's not that urgent."

"Then okay, let's head back."

"Mm."

They started walking back.

On the way…

Miura couldn't help but recall how lost in thought she had been earlier.

Hikigaya's performance had been way too crazy.

Too manly.

She had nearly lost control back there.

Seriously…

Her thoughts had been so indecent!

Unconsciously, Miura's expression shifted again, and she instinctively tensed her legs.

Whew! Stay calm, stay calm!

She'd just let it all out once she got home.

Honestly…

If her willpower weren't strong, she would've just taken care of things right there and then!

There was no helping it.

Spending time with such an incredible guy like Hikigaya…

Was just too much pressure!

"I really think you should stop by the restroom first," Hikigaya suddenly remarked.

"Uwah!!"

Miura jolted, then shot him an annoyed glare.

"We're already leaving the park, and you bring that up now?! How am I supposed to go now?! You expect me to just do it here?!"

"Uh… for your health, you probably shouldn't hold it…"

"???"

Miura's face instantly turned bright red.

"Hikigaya! What the hell are you saying?! I'm not a dog—I can't just go anywhere!"

"Ah, sorry…"

"You idiot…"

Miura was completely mortified.

And of course…

Hikigaya got an earful from her for the rest of the walk.

A few minutes later…

The two of them finally parted ways.

Hikigaya walked alone for a bit.

And then…

He sensed something unusual.

Sighing, he turned back, looking toward a nearby streetlamp.

"…Alright, come out, Kawasaki."

"Uh…"

After a few seconds of hesitation…

A girl peeked out from behind the lamppost, awkwardly stepping forward.

Sure enough, it was Kawasaki.

"Hikigaya, you seemed to be having quite the fun conversation with Miura."

Kawasaki looked at him meaningfully.

"Did you forget… someone important?"

"You mean you, Kawasaki?"

"???"

Kawasaki's face instantly turned crimson. She shot him a flustered glare.

"What?! Of course not! I meant your girlfriend—Yukinoshita!"

Even as she spoke, her eyes kept flickering toward Hikigaya, somehow thinking…

That tonight, he looked even more rugged and handsome than usual.

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