Light Novel Chapter 1

変態さんと笑わない猫 (Hentai-san to Warawanai Neko, lit: The Pervert and the Stony Cat) is the first chapter of the light novel series of The "Hentai" Prince and the Stony Cat.
==Plot==
Yokodera Youto, a second-year high school student, is introduced as someone obsessed with swimsuits and plagued by his inability to express his true feelings due to his facade. During his track-and-field club practice, he secretly observes the girls' swimming club through a small hole in a concrete wall. Though joining the track-and-field club allowed him to access this location, Youto regrets it as the training is harsh, and the club is led by the fearsome Steel King, a terrifying yet beautiful upperclassman who commands the club with an iron will.
Youto is caught near the wall by the Steel King, leading to a confrontation where he tries to cover up his peeking habit. Despite this, the Steel King declares Youto her successor as the next club president, mistaking his consistent attendance and effort driven by ulterior motives for dedication to the club. Though unwilling, the need to maintain his facade forces him to accept the role.
After practice, Youto meets his childhood friend Ponta at a park. Ponta, known for his love of erotic items, surprises Youto by selling off his treasured collection, claiming he has "transcended worldly desires." Ponta explains that his transformation occurred after making an offering at the Stony Cat shrine, which took away his desires in exchange for focus and academic success. Intrigued, Youto considers offering his facade to the Stony Cat, hoping to become more honest.
Late at night, Youto sneaks out to the hill where the Stony Cat shrine is located, carrying "Barbara-san," a bizarre hugging pillow, as his offering. The shrine, featuring a wooden cat statue, is located beneath an old cedar tree on an abandoned, overgrown hill.
Youto is startled by the arrival of a young girl, Tsutsukakushi Tsukiko, who also came to make a wish at the shrine. She initially mistakes Youto for a pervert due to the hugging pillow, prompting him to frantically explain his intentions and convince her he is harmless. After calming down, Tsukiko reveals her own wish to suppress her overly expressive emotions and appear more mature.
Youto and Tsukiko make their wishes to the Stony Cat simultaneously. An eerie atmosphere surrounds the shrine during their prayers, hinting at the supernatural powers of the statue. After their prayers, Tsukiko notices that one of her steamed buns has gone missing, while Barbara-san has mysteriously lost its belt, forcing him to carry it openly, adding to his embarrassment. They part ways, unaware of the true consequences of their wishes.
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