>>4301396
>Basically something more substantial that prevents her from just asking himeko out
It seemed always very clear to le that Chikane considered her feelings for Himeko dirty and borderline criminal. Thats why the kiss was such a big deal to her, the fact it made her "force herself" on Himeko was proof to her of her feelings of lust being bad.
She spends the entire story trying to push away Himeko to Souma, in the belief she is protecting Himeko from herself (ignorant of the fact Himeko only goes out with Souma in the first place to honor Chikane's perceived wishes).

No yuri anime has done its angst so well. I love you Kannazuki no Miko. Happy Anniversary.