Light Novel Chapter 9

ようこそマイフレンド (Youkoso Mai Furendo, lit: Welcome, My Friend) is the ninth chapter of the light novel series of The "Hentai" Prince and the Stony Cat.
==Plot==
After taking a bath, Youto heads back to the storehouse during the typhoon, drenched by the rain and wind. Inside the storehouse, he contemplates the mysterious powers of the giant Stony Cat statue, theorizing that it grants wishes in unintended ways. He attempts to formulate a wish to test his theory, initially intending to ask for Tsukiko's expressions back. However, he is distracted by the thought of Azusa, and instead mutters a wish for Azuki Azusa to make it home safely.
With a thud behind him, Youto turns to find Azusa sitting on his bed in a bikini, having experienced appears to be a sudden teleportation. She immediately starts bawling, explaining that she was in the middle of showering after a swim in Okinawa when the world went black, and she found herself transported to the storehouse.
Youto explains that the teleportation was the result of the Stony Cat's powers, and Azusa tests out a wish of her own. A pair of handcuffs appears in Youto's hands, who uses them to tie Azusa down to the bed and begins to remark on her attractiveness. Azusa cancels the wish, the handcuffs disappear, and Youto comes to his senses.
Due to the storm, Youto decides that having Azusa stay over will be the safest choice. Entering the kitchen, they find Tsukiko preparing a meal while dancing and humming, clearly in a good mood. She cheerfully recites Youto's earlier praises of her cuteness, revealing how much his words means to her.
The group, including Azusa and Tsukushi, gathers for dinner in the banquet hall. Tsukushi, executing her plan and believing Youto to be his evil twin, begins to exhibit unusually affectionate and flirtatious behavior toward Youto, prompting Azusa's jealousy. Azusa, initially quiet, reaches her breaking point as Tsukushi feeds Youto directly. She slams her chopsticks on the table, accusing Tsukushi of unfairly monopolizing Youto's attention. Her anger leads to a fierce verbal confrontation with Tsukushi, with both girls competing for dominance in the situation.
Under pressure, Azusa blurts out that Youto is her "private pet." Though clearly a desperate attempt to assert her connection to him, the declaration embarrasses both her and Youto. Azusa doubles down, claiming her bond with Youto involves "discipline" and a list of commands he obediently follows. Her antics amuse Youto but frustrate Tsukushi, who struggles to maintain her composure. In response, Tsukushi ups the ante by offering Youto almond gelatin, daring him to lick it off her hand. Azusa reacts with equal fervor, pulling Youto towards her and commanding him to obey her instead, creating a tug-of-war over his allegiance.
Tsukiko, who has remained mostly silent, finally speaks up, condemning the girls for wasting food. Her sharp words instantly halt their antics, restoring a semblance of order to the chaotic dinner. Both Tsukushi and Azusa fall silent, and the group resumes eating with exaggerated enthusiasm to cover up their embarrassment.
After the meal, Tsukiko brings up the Stony Cat, questioning whether Azusa's sudden arrival was truly caused by a wish Youto made. Youto provides a brief explanation of the Cat God's twisted wish-granting abilities, careful to omit the more embarrassing details. Tsukiko then admits that she might have triggered the events surrounding Youto's missing house.
Tsukiko confesses she had wished for Youto's house to be closer so they could spend more time together, not realizing the Cat God would take her thoughts literally. Youto is stunned, noting the contradiction between her actions — often keeping him at a distance — and her true feelings. He questions why she didn't simply invite him over instead of making such an indirect wish.
Tsukiko explains her recent distance, revealing her anxiety about the upcoming end of summer break and the physical separation that comes with being in different school years. She feels the need to establish emotional distance now to avoid future pain. Tsukiko thanks Youto for the fun evening, declaring her wish fulfilled and implying that she's ready to move on. Though it is obvious that Tsukiko is masking her true feelings, Youto struggles to find the right words, managing only a simple acknowledgment.
At night, Youto sleeps in the storehouse again. A shadowy, rain-soaked figure crawls into the storehouse, startling Youto. The figure is revealed to be Tsukushi, drenched and exhausted after struggling through the storm to reach him. After drying off, Tsukushi resumes her attempts to “seduce” Youto, employing awkward, clumsy tactics inspired by a magazine and incomplete health education.
Failing miserably, Tsukushi's tone shifts, overwhelmed with emotion. She admits her deep-seated fears of losing Tsukiko to others. She feels powerless to protect her bond with her sister, haunted by memories of their parents' death and the void it left in their lives. She expresses her desperation, stating she would rather the world be destroyed than endure more loss or abandonment.
Tsukushi's emotionally charged words seem to resonate with the Stony Cat, triggering an ominous response. The statue emits a low, unsettling sound as the storehouse begins to shake violently. The walls and roof of the storehouse crack and crumble as the typhoon's force intensifies, amplified by the Stony Cat's power. Furniture, tiles, and structural beams fall around them, creating a scene of utter destruction.
Youto protects Tsukushi from falling debris, which she misinterprets as him falling for her charm, causing the apocalypse to stop. They emerge from the rubble, drenched by the relentless rain. Tsukushi is unharmed but emotionally shaken, while Youto is physically drained from the ordeal. Amidst the destruction, only the giant Stony Cat stands untouched.
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