Life As Hikigaya Hachiman

Chapter 564: Mrs. Yukinoshita's Delight

After finishing another dance, the two stopped.

"Hikigaya-kun, I'll leave my matters in your hands."

Leaning her body close to Hachiman, Haruno whispered softly into his ear, her breath brushing against him.

"Consider this an advance reward for you."

As she spoke, she pressed her ample chest against his and even gave a slight rub.

Feeling the fleeting softness, Hachiman pursed his lips.

Who does she think she's dealing with?

What kind of reward is this?

Does she think he's some innocent boy who's never experienced anything?

"This isn't nearly enough, Miss Haruno."

"Oh? Not enough..."

Surprised by Hachiman's unexpected boldness, Haruno found herself taken aback.

"Then what more do you want? Are you expecting me to kiss you or something?"

"I wouldn't mind, but if Yukino were to see that, it'd be troublesome for you too, wouldn't it?"

As she finished her sentence, Haruno's face lit up with a confident smirk.

She knew Hachiman would never want to deal with that kind of situation.

"You're right. Now isn't the best time for Yukino to find out."

Noticing the smug look on Haruno's face, Hachiman raised an eyebrow.

"But Miss Haruno, you underestimate me. Surely, there are better rewards than just a kiss, aren't there?"

As he spoke, his hand quietly moved closer, inching toward its target.

Sometimes, you have to take matters into your own hands.

"Other rewards? What do you mean—"

Before Haruno could finish her sentence, her body stiffened.

She felt a large hand firmly making its way onto her chest.

A gentle squeeze, a soft press, a subtle motion…

"Ah…" Haruno let out a faint, breathless sound.

The electrifying sensation coursing through her body left Haruno weak and pliant.

Though she often gave off the impression of being open and effortlessly charming around men, in truth, she had never experienced anything particularly intimate.

At most, her interactions with the opposite sex were limited to polite hugs. What Hachiman had just done—boldly crossing that boundary—was a first for her.

"Ugh… H-Hikigaya-kun… please stop… someone might see us," Haruno whispered in a low, pleading voice, struggling to endure the strange and unfamiliar sensation in her chest.

Thankfully, Hachiman didn't take things too far. Satisfied with his brief indulgence, he withdrew his hand.

Recollecting the soft, full, and elastic sensation that had just graced his palm, Hachiman allowed a faint, mischievous smile to appear.

"I must say, that advance reward felt pretty amazing."

Hearing his shameless remark, Haruno couldn't help but roll her eyes.

Why did it feel like Hikigaya-kun was surprisingly skilled at this? Could he have practiced on Yukino?

No, that couldn't be it. Yukino didn't have…

Wait. I see now. He must've honed his skills with all those other girls!

Recalling the line of women who had danced with Hachiman earlier, Haruno nodded to herself.

Those girls all had impressive figures—perfect practice material, weren't they?

At that moment, Haruno reached a firm conclusion: Hikigaya Hachiman was absolutely a playboy.

Poor Yukino, still completely in the dark.

Haruno sighed.

She knew her sister too well.

While Yukino was undeniably strong-willed, she could also be rather naive.

If Hachiman wanted to hide something from her, Yukino probably wouldn't even notice.

Ah, poor little Yukino.

Forget Yukino—at this rate, even Haruno herself was about to fall into Hachiman's hands.

Quickly, Haruno composed herself, standing upright once more. She reached up to tuck a stray lock of hair behind her ear, then spoke with a calm smile:

"So, Hikigaya-kun, when do you plan to make your move?"

"Before graduation, probably. I still need some time to prepare," Hachiman replied with a faint smile.

Before graduation?

That gave them about a year—plenty of time.

In that period, Haruno figured she'd be safe. Her mother likely wouldn't rush to arrange her marriage just yet.

Despite her seemingly mature demeanor, Haruno was only 20 years old—just two years older than Yukino. That wasn't surprising, considering how she and Meguri came to know each other.

Although she'd already taken on part of the family business, Haruno was still attending university.

By her third year, most of her academic workload had eased.

As long as she graduated, she wouldn't be forced into a marriage arrangement anytime soon.

Relieved by this thought, Haruno allowed herself a small sigh of relief.

But just then, Hachiman's voice interrupted her reverie.

"You know, I still owe Mrs. Yukinoshita a formal visit."

Hearing this, Haruno's lips curved into an amused smile.

"Indeed. I'm looking forward to your visit, Hikigaya-kun."

The thought of what her mother might expect—a polite future son-in-law arriving—only to discover the impending decline of the family's fortunes made Haruno chuckle inwardly.

The scene would be so entertaining—she could already picture her mother's stunned expression.

Narrowing her eyes mischievously, Haruno felt a spark of anticipation ignite within her.

Watching her expression, Hachiman clicked his tongue.

Looks like she's already planning to secretly revel in the chaos.

"Alright, let's call it a day. The ball is nearly over, and I still have work to do," Hachiman said, cutting things short.

Seeing his cold and detached demeanor, Haruno's face showed a hint of mock sorrow.

"Hikigaya-kun, you're so heartless. After taking such liberties with me just now, you're already planning to abandon me here like this?" she teased with a pout.

Hearing Haruno's teasing remark, Hachiman raised an eyebrow.

Oh, so you're trying to stir things up again, huh? Think I can't handle you?

With that thought, he pulled Haruno back into his arms, his hands once again finding their way to her slender waist.

"What's this, Miss Haruno? Do you want to continue? I certainly wouldn't mind."

"Ah, n-no, that's enough!"

Feeling Hachiman's actions, Haruno's body stiffened, and she hurriedly shook her head.

If he continued, she wasn't sure she could take it anymore.

Recalling the electrifying sensation from earlier, a faint blush crept across her cheeks.

"Hikigaya-kun, you should go take care of your tasks. I'm fine, really."

Hachiman didn't actually intend to take things further; he had only meant to scare her a little.

Hearing her words, he loosened his hold and let a faint smile return to his lips.

"Alright, then. Miss Haruno, take care and rest well."

He released her waist and took a couple of steps back.

"I'll go see if there's anything else I can help with at the ball."

"Mm, go ahead, Hikigaya-kun."

"Goodbye, Haruno."

With that, they parted ways. Hachiman turned and walked off, leaving Haruno to watch his retreating figure.

She let out a long sigh of relief, finally feeling the tension dissipate.

Just then, a familiar voice sounded beside her.

"Haruno, well done."

Startled, Haruno turned to see her mother standing next to her, wearing a satisfied smile.

Although Mrs. Yukinoshita hadn't overheard the conversation between Haruno and Hachiman, their intimate interactions had not gone unnoticed.

It was clear to her that their progress was moving along quite well.

Haruno truly hadn't disappointed her.

Hearing her mother's words, Haruno's lips curved into a faint smile.

"You're too kind, Mother. Hikigaya-kun and I had a very pleasant conversation."

She couldn't help but inwardly chuckle.

I can't wait to see what kind of expression you'll show then, my dear mother.

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