Chapter Forty-Six: Sunrise

Hachiman covered his face, wanting to beat this Dango to death.

Eh!? Yukino was completely dumbfounded and couldn't say a word for a long while.

Little Snow, tell me about it~ Everyone says it hurts.

Yui looked like a curious child.

It doesn't hurt me.

Yukino said it flatly.

Eh? It doesn't hurt? Yui was utterly confused.

I don't feel anything.

Yukino, who had lived with Hachiman for two months and was still a virgin, remained unusually calm.

Because I haven't tried it yet. If you want to know whether it hurts, go find out with Hachiman yourself.

Yukino casually smoothed her hair.

Eh!? But... isn't Hikki your boyfriend?

Yui was bewildered by Yukino's words.

Yukino had been about to say that she didn't mind, but then she remembered that Yui wasn't the sort of person who was so kindhearted that she could even share her boyfriend Hachiman.

Then why did you ask me?

Yukino rolled her eyes and said irritably.

Hehe, I was just curious.

Yui stuck out her tongue.

That's only because it's me and Yukino. If you asked anyone else that, they wouldn't be so nice to you.

Hachiman spoke to Yui with a hint of reproach.

Sorry, sorry~ I won't ask that next time.

Yui pressed her palms together and waved them at the two of them.

Enough, let's drop this. Come home with us later and take your dog away, or Yukino really is going to turn it into dog-meat hotpot.

Eh!? I'm sure Little Snow wouldn't be that cruel, right?

Yui acted cute toward Yukino.

No. If you bring that dog to my house again, I'll keep it in the cage until you take it away.

Yukino became furious whenever Sabure came up.

Do you know that your dog nearly scared me to death? Yukino still shuddered whenever she thought about it.

What happened to Sabure? She's usually very well-behaved.

Yui was puzzled.

You call that well-behaved? She pounced on me and tried to bite me! If Hachiman hadn't arrived in time, I would have been bitten! Yukino said dramatically.

No, she only wanted to lick you.

Hachiman said silently to himself.

Geez, was she really that awful? I'm sorry, Little Snow~ I'll take her home today and give her a good scolding.

Yui patted her chest as she promised, causing Dango to tremble precariously.

Hachiman's eye twitched. Hey, it's not just your stomach that's gotten bigger, is it? This is practically the same size as it was in your third year of high school.

Could the butterfly effect have affected this development too?

Hachiman pondered what kind of principle was at work, wondering whether he could help Yukino.

Hmm, Haruno and her mother are both well-endowed. Why did it shrink so much by the time it got to her?

Why do I feel like you're thinking something very rude?

Yukino, who was practically developing telepathy with Hachiman, suddenly sensed the overwhelming malice.

Huh? Am I? I just noticed that your figure has improved.

There was no way Hachiman could tell her what he had really been thinking.

Eh? Really? Yukino asked happily.

Yeah, your chest has gotten a little bigger.

Hachiman continued to lie through his teeth.

Has it? Why does it feel the same as before to me?

Yukino lowered her head and glanced at her petite breasts.

Have they really gotten bigger?

The unusually delighted girl asked the clueless Yui beside her.

Huh? What? Oh, oh, they have.

The airheaded girl froze for a moment. When she saw Hachiman frantically signaling with his eyes, she lied without the slightest blush.

Why do I feel like they haven't changed at all?

Ignoring Yukino, who was grinning beside her, Yui leaned toward Hachiman and lowered her voice.

You were right. It's been two months. I massage them and drink milk every night, but it hasn't helped at all.

Hachiman spoke helplessly.

Massage? Yui became puzzled.

Hachiman, who had enjoyed two months of it, awkwardly coughed. Nothing. Don't ask about that, kid.

No, I think it's better to be smaller. My back aches after walking for too long.

Yui held her two breasts and jiggled them, making Hachiman's mouth go dry.

I advise you not to say things like that in front of her.

Hachiman strongly condemned Yui's behavior as that of someone who had plenty and didn't understand the hunger of those without.

Yukino watched the two wobbling masses bouncing up and down before her eyes, and nearly ground her teeth to dust.

Thanks to her excellent upbringing, Yukino managed—with great difficulty—to calm herself.

Yui, what are you doing?

At that moment, Yukino's voice was as cold and chilling as that of a ghost crawling out of the deepest hell.

Ah!

Only when Yukino spoke did Yui realize what she was doing. She had actually been squeezing her own breasts beside Hachiman.

Eek!

Yui covered her face with both hands and crouched on the ground, even her neck turning pink.

Was she doing that on purpose...? Hachiman looked at Yui, who was displaying her delicate collarbones and deep cleavage right before his eyes, and thought with a headache.

Sometimes, this airheaded girl could be so calculating that even Hachiman was caught off guard. He sighed inwardly.

He knew that the girl before him was only acting stupid at times because she couldn't bear to lose the friendship between the three of them.

After all, when Hachiman and Yukino had set their wedding date, Yui had finally been unable to restrain her long-suppressed feelings for Hachiman and secretly drugged him.

Whenever he recalled waking up to find the bed in complete disarray, still bewildered, only for Yukino to suddenly arrive and catch them in the act, Hachiman shuddered again.

Even after Yui explained everything to Yukino and Hachiman comforted her for a long time, the relationship between the three of them had nearly fallen apart.

Let's go.

Just as Hachiman's thoughts were running wild, Yukino suddenly spoke.

It's getting late. Don't you still have to pick up the dog?

Yukino stretched and spoke lazily.

Then let's go.

Hachiman reached down and helped Dango up from the floor.

Yui followed the two of them timidly, wearing the dog collar Hachiman had given her around her neck.

Some Sobu High students walking along the same route saw the three of them and became irritated again.

Seriously, the school's ice-cold beauty and the eight-faced beauty are both always orbiting around you. Couldn't you leave us a way to live!?

Ignoring the wailing Sobu High students, the three of them slowly made their way to Hikigaya Mansion.

Little Snow~ Hikki~ See you tomorrow~

Yui waved goodbye while carrying her Sabure.

Do you still remember when she drugged me?

Hachiman suddenly asked.

How could I forget? I nearly wanted to cut you down back then.

Yukino glanced sideways at Hachiman.

Why did you suddenly bring that up?

I just remembered when you two were talking this afternoon.

What? Do you really want to try it with her?

I... never said that.

Hachiman felt a little guilty.

Yukino irritably poked Hachiman in the chest once. I don't care. My first time has to be with me. Otherwise, I'll castrate you.

After saying that, Yukino turned around and walked into the house before Hachiman could react.

Chapter Forty-Six: Sunrise

Hachiman, get up.

Early in the morning, Yukino gently patted Hachiman's cheek, trying to wake him.

Mm... what is it?

Hachiman opened his eyes groggily.

Get up and eat breakfast. Class starts in forty minutes.

Yukino urged him.

Hachiman sat up, stretched vigorously, then got out of bed.

Looks like I need to adjust my sleep schedule.

Tch, who told you to sleep so late every night?

Yukino was extremely displeased. Not only did this man refuse to sleep himself, he also pestered her every night and kept her from sleeping.

On top of that, she had to get up early every morning to make boxed lunches for four people. The thought of it made Yukino seethe with anger.

What's wrong?

Seeing Yukino's expression suddenly worsen, Hachiman asked gently.

Nothing.

Yukino turned her head away, unwilling to deal with him.

I haven't done anything to upset you lately, have I?

Hachiman was puzzled.

No, you haven't. I just don't know who secretly went to the fireworks festival with Yui while I was away, only to be caught red-handed by my sister.

Yukino spoke irritably.

Ahem, it's not like that... You weren't there, and Yui suddenly came looking for me...

Hachiman spoke awkwardly.

Enough. I'm not blaming you.

Yukino waved her hand dismissively.

Even though Yukino said she didn't care, Hachiman still felt guilty inside.

Go eat. Just tell me what happened tonight.

Yukino said that and walked straight outside.

Hachiman took off his pajamas, changed his clothes, and followed her out.

Oh my~ Good morning, Onii-chan.

Komachi spoke listlessly.