Hikigaya's Inner World of Spring

After finishing her bath, Yukinoshita pondered her plan in detail once more. With the help of the hypnotic potion, Hachiman's cooperation seemed almost guaranteed.

However...

While success on Hachiman's end appeared highly likely, things were less certain on Kasumigaoka-senpai's side.

"Senpai definitely still has lingering feelings for my Hachiman, no doubt about that. But the question is—would she actually accept being pushed to that extent by Hachiman? To the point of doing that kind of thing with him... Could she handle it?"

Yukinoshita deliberated calmly.

What if Senpai resisted? That would ruin everything.

Sigh.

Not being able to see Senpai's affection level really made things difficult!

To play it safe, Yukinoshita concluded that she needed a way to ensure Kasumigaoka not only accepted the idea of being intimate with Hachiman but actively cooperated with him. Ideally, she wanted Senpai to fully embrace the situation without exposing anything unusual.

"How can I make a composed and aloof Senpai develop that kind of desire for Hachiman? Or even—wait a second!—a strong sense of conquest!?"

A sudden thought struck her.

Just as men often desire to conquer women, women, too, harbor a desire to conquer the men they like.

As a woman herself, Yukinoshita could faintly sense that Kasumigaoka had some level of conquest desire for her Hachiman—wanting to make him her man, or perhaps, her loyal... dog.

Cough.

But clearly, Senpai's desire for conquest wasn't strong enough.

Otherwise, during their encounter in the ladies' restroom earlier, Senpai would definitely have taken bolder steps!

Which meant... if Senpai's sense of conquest could be heightened—heightened to an extreme—then it could naturally spark those thoughts!

And if Hachiman were to suddenly approach her proactively, Kasumigaoka might instinctively go along with it, or even actively cooperate, ensuring everything proceeded smoothly.

Thinking along these lines, Yukinoshita decided tonight's Dream Simulation Card must not be wasted on anyone else. Tomorrow was crucial, and Kasumigaoka's transformation had to take precedence!

"In past dream simulations, Senpai always bullied my Hachiman, leaving him begging for mercy. That can't continue. If this dynamic persists, she'll eventually lose interest, and her desire for conquest will fade. This time, I must change things up. Thankfully, the new Dream Simulation Card allows for adjustments to the participants' stamina values..."

Muttering to herself, Yukinoshita purchased a Dream Simulation Card, costing her 500 system points.

Sigh.

She couldn't help but feel the sting of her expenses.

She hadn't even started yet, and she'd already burned through 1500 of her hard-earned points in one night.

"Kasumigaoka-senpai, I've invested so much in you... Don't let me down tomorrow!"

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It was past 11 p.m.

The system notified her that Kasumigaoka was now asleep.

Lying on her bed, Yukinoshita swiftly activated the Dream Simulation Card.

[Please specify the dream simulation target—]

"Kasumigaoka Utaha."

[Initializing dream simulation for Kasumigaoka Utaha...]

[Adjust stamina levels?]

[Hachiman's dream stamina: 47]

[Kasumigaoka's dream stamina: 78]

"Huh!?"

Kasumigaoka's stamina value was this high in the dream world? No wonder Hachiman was always left begging for mercy.

But not this time!

"For my dear Hachiman's sake, it's time for some payback!"

"Increase Hachiman's stamina by 30, and reduce Senpai's stamina by 40. Yes, this should do it."

No need to go overboard, after all. She was still a friend.

[Adjustments made.]

[Hachiman's dream stamina: 77]

[Kasumigaoka's dream stamina: 38]

"Perfect, perfect."

Yukinoshita couldn't suppress the smile tugging at the corners of her lips.

"Hehe, now Senpai will surely be at Hachiman's mercy in the dream. Tomorrow, she'll probably see Hachiman and instantly recall tonight's dream. That'll trigger her desire for revenge, and with it, her need to conquer him!"

[Would the host like to view the simulation?]

Lying on her side, Yukinoshita hesitated for a few seconds, then coughed lightly.

"...Ahem. Just a little peek. Only for a moment."

After all, it wasn't every day she'd get to see Kasumigaoka being completely dominated by her Hachiman. It'd be a waste not to take a quick look.

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Late into the night.

In her sleep, Kasumigaoka's eyes suddenly flew open.

She gasped for breath, her chest heaving.

Sweat glistened on her flushed face, her expression a mix of panic and embarrassment.

Still curled up under her blanket, her thighs instinctively tightened.

She pressed a hand to her warm, feverish forehead, struggling to compose herself.

"What the heck was that dream?" she muttered, breathless. "How was he... that overwhelming? He was completely... unstoppable!"

In her previous naughty dreams, she'd always been the victor—effortlessly teasing Hachiman into submission until he begged her for mercy, pleading for her to go easy on him.

But tonight...

Ugh!

This time, she was the one being mercilessly overpowered.

And—what's worse—she had ended up calling him... Daddy!

Kasumigaoka buried her face in her hands, burning with shame.

What a disgrace!

A mere "Air-kun" had bested her like this?!

Grinding her teeth, she clutched at her heaving chest.

"Calm down. Calm down!"

She took a deep breath to steady herself.

Tomorrow, he'd be coming to her house to hang out and play games. That would be her perfect chance to get back at him!

Yes!

There was no way she, Kasumigaoka Utaha, would let a mere dream get to her.

Determined, she whispered to herself, "Tomorrow, I'll show him my true skill. I'll make sure Air-kun knows just how much better I am than his little girlfriend in every way—be it figure or intellect!"

With that thought in mind, she prepared to settle back into her bed.

However, just as she lifted her blanket, a strange realization struck her.

"Wait... could it be—?"

Her body froze.

With trembling hands, she cautiously peeked under the covers.

Reaching down, her hand brushed the fabric beneath her, and her expression instantly darkened.

Disaster.

The sheets were ruined.

And it was all because of that dream!

"Ugh! Curse you, Air-kun!"

Her entire body trembled with indignation.

"This grudge... I won't forget it!"

Clenching her fists, Kasumigaoka resolved herself.

"Tomorrow, you'd better prepare, Air-kun. Because I'm coming for revenge!"

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