Chapter 16 : Uh, that’s…! I’ll explain everything!

Why can’t you answer?

“Is it because it’s not a command…?”

“…”

This isn’t even hard.

First off…

You didn’t grab me when I turned my back.

You laughed when I shouted in embarrassment.

You didn’t come to me the moment you entered the class.

Not even a single “sorry” out of you.

And how dare you make me use honorifics with you?

Just mentioning a few of these should be easy.

There’s no way Yena—who’s usually so sweet and attentive—wouldn’t know this. It must be a problem with the hypnosis app itself.

“Then… try saying sorry for making me do weird things.”

“I’m sorry for making you do weird things.”

Only after I fed her the line did she finally speak.

She just stares blankly at me, her tone completely dry.

Seriously? Not an ounce of sincerity.

“Ugh, say it like you mean it! With feeling!”

“…I’m truly sorry from the bottom of my heart.”

“Eek…!”

“…”

“…Ugh, fine. Whatever.”

I didn’t expect her to take it that literally.

She even paused for a second like she was thinking before speaking.

Does messing with emotions cause errors?

“Hmm…”

I hate complicated stuff.

We were sitting face-to-face across a kotatsu-like desk, both already having taken off our shoes.

I pushed myself up and circled halfway around the desk, stopping right beside Yena.

Startled by my sudden movement, her gaze—which had been fixed on my legs—snapped up.

Now that I was standing so close my skirt was practically in her face, she was staring straight at it.

Whatever. It’s not like it matters. I can just erase her memory later.

Bet she’s trying to peek at my panties under my skirt.

What a pervert.

Even unconscious, she’s still like this?

…Honestly, I didn’t hate it.

A mischievous idea popped into my head.

I pinched the hem of my skirt and lifted it just a tiny bit—less than a centimeter. Yena’s eyes followed.

“Heh, what? Want me to show you more?”

“…”

“Should I lift it all the way? Ugh, you’re such a creep.”

I let go of the fabric, letting it fall back into place.

Ah, this is thrilling.

The rush of turning the tables on Yena—the one who always tormented me.

The guilt of exposing what shouldn’t be seen, all by my hand.

And the power of knowing a single word from me would wipe it all from her memory.

…I think I’m getting a little wet.

Lost in the feeling, I plopped back down.

I reached out toward her and commanded:

“Yena, give me your hand.”

“…”

After a slight delay, she sluggishly offered it.

Why does her expression look so… lewd?

And she could’ve at least placed it nicely. Brat.

Hmm…

Her half-lidded, dazed eyes bothered me today.

Time for punishment—and a little payback.

“Turn around and sit the other way.”

“…Okay.”

Is she taking longer to obey now?

Just as I started doubting, her back came into view.

Her hair, tied into twin tails, parted neatly down her scalp. Below it, her smooth neckline—just begging to be bitten and teased.

Every inch of her is perfect.

I couldn’t resist. I lunged forward and wrapped my arms around her from behind, pressing my chest against her back.

“Heheh… I’m the one who gets to have you like this~”

I slid my arms around her shoulders and clung tightly.

Ah, what do I do?

I already want to forgive her.

Should I just undo the hypnosis?

“…No way.”

“…”

I steeled myself and double-checked my plan.

“S-Stay… still…”

Just in case, I reinforced the command, then moved one arm down to rest near her chest.

Twitch— Her body shuddered.

…Did she notice?

The hypnosis doesn’t seem broken.

She’d have fought back by now if it were.

I took a deep breath and steadied myself.

…Now it’s your turn.

I swallowed the saliva pooling in my mouth, then—

Poke! Poke!

“Take this! And this! How do you like it? Hah!”

Just like she’d done to me before, I jabbed my fingers playfully into her sides.

Yena’s chest was definitely smaller than mine.

But that doesn’t mean there’s nowhere to poke.

I kept jabbing at her small yet perky, upturned chest.

“…Tch.”

Yena’s body, pressed against my chest, trembled slightly.

It didn’t seem like she was shaking from excitement or anything.

Just as I was about to keep poking without a care—

“Stop…”

The moment I heard those words, my hand froze.

I told her to stay still, so…

Huh? The hypnosis… wore off…?

In an instant, my mind flooded with unpleasant thoughts.

What if Yena realizes she was hypnotized, glares at me in contempt, turns her back in disappointment, and—

“Eek, that can’t happen!”

I glanced at Yena, but she was just staring straight ahead without a word.

What do I do…? She must be really mad.

I-I should apologize first.

“Sorry…! I’m really sorry! You were surprised, right? Ahaha…”

“…”

“It’s all my fault! Yeah! Uh, I mean! I’ll explain everything!”

“…”

“Why aren’t you answering…?”

Her unfamiliar silence made me drowsily open my eyes and look to the side.

“…Huh?”

Yena was just staring blankly into space, expressionless.

She still wasn’t saying anything.

“Pfft.”

What was I even doing…

The hypnosis didn’t wear off? Damn it.

A wave of self-loathing crashed over me.

I was furious at my own stupidity, but with nowhere to direct that anger, I just hugged Yena tighter.

Naturally, my chest pressed against her shoulder. It actually felt pretty nice.

“Yena.”

“Yes, Master.”

“Comfort me.”

“…”

Maybe that’s too complicated.

I revised my command.

“T-Tell me it’s okay.”

“It’s okay.”

“Ugh… One more time.”

“It’s okay…”

I didn’t feel any better.

I listened again, but…

This didn’t feel like Yena.

I missed the usual Yena.

I gave an order even I didn’t understand.

“Speak casually. Please.”

“…It’s okay.”

“Ugh… Thanks…”

She still obeyed my command.

At the same time, she spoke casually, like usual.

…Somehow, it felt like she was obeying from the depths of her heart.

My heart pounded wildly. It felt good.

“Turn around again.”

“…Okay.”

After a brief hesitation, she responded casually.

This hypnosis is high-quality! Customized service for the user!

Actually, this is better. It feels more like the real Yena…!

She turned around and sat facing me.

Our seated heights were about the same.

I met her eyes and gave another command.

“Yena, put your hand on my head.”

“Okay.”

She raised her hand as ordered.

A warm sensation spread over my head.

Then, I gave a command she’d never follow if not hypnotized.

“Pat me.”

“…Okay.”

Her soft fingers began slowly stroking through my hair.

The sensation of her fingertips brushing against my scalp between the strands was strangely soothing.

…Honestly, earlier, this felt kinda nice.

Yena alternated between sweeping her whole hand in the same direction and pressing down with her thumb.

“Nghaa…”

As I let her pat me, I formed and dismissed various hypotheses about the hypnosis ability in my mind.

“Yeah, like that… Keep going…”

Being pampered like this made it hard to think, but…

I didn’t want her to stop. Let’s just stay like this. Hehe.

I smiled at Yena with a relaxed expression, and it felt like she smiled back at me.

“…I’ll have to erase these memories later, won’t I?”

The sudden thought made my heart ache a little.

I might get addicted to the head pats.

Would I have to go through the trouble of hypnotizing her every time for this?

It was sweet and nice, wasn’t it?

It’s a shame that only I’ll remember this.

‘…Well, it’s better if she forgets the chest-poking part, yeah.’

“Phew…”

No.

It’s safer if the memories disappear completely.

If fragments remain, she might get suspicious.

Still, it’s hard not to feel a little regret.

“…Hug me.”

“Okay.”

Hug—

She wrapped her arms tightly around me.

The faint scent of her shampoo tickled my nose.

Held tightly in her embrace, my thoughts faded, and emotions rose to the surface.

“I like you…”

“…”

Really.

It was warm and cozy, and it felt really nice.

Lost in that feeling, I imagined floating on a cloud.

The person I like.

Let’s stay together for a long time.

Forever, if possible.

Even though it’s creepy sometimes when she’s hypnotized and staring blankly, Yena is still Yena.

I also like your non-hypnotized self… Well, sometimes? Yeah. Sometimes.

I spent time letting my thoughts wander like that.

Unaware that the hands around my back were slowly…

Sliding downward.

Before I knew it, those hands were right above my hips, barely grazing the line of my panties.

By the time I snapped back to reality and tried to pull away, it was too late—I was trapped.

Her legs wrapped around my waist, locking me in place.

A cold fingertip touched near my butt.

“What are you— Kyaah?!”

“…”

“H-Hey! S-Stop! You’re crazy! Ahhk!”

“…”

Those fingers poked my upper butt a few times before suddenly squeezing hard.

“Eek…!”

Knead, knead— Her hands groped my butt like she was handling a well-made doll.

Goosebumps rose wherever her palms touched.

“Nghh, I-I command you! Stop…!”

Desperate, I shouted the order.

Reluctantly, she gave one last tight squeeze before finally stopping.

“Haa…”

What was that? That wasn’t part of the command.

And why is her hand… still there?

“H-Hands off. Now.”

“Mm…”

“Eek, l-let go of my legs too! Since when were you— What the heck?!”

I’ve been defiled…