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"Did your sister disturb you?" Qiyun suddenly felt that he was hugged by Haruno, with one hand on her shoulder, leaning against her ear and asking softly, her tone full of teasing.
"Sister, you're joking," Qiyun silently shook his head, unconvinced. Raising her azure eyes, he calmly gazed at Haruno, inquiring,
"Why did you come over so suddenly this time?"
"Well, didn't Yukino invite me over last time? Now that I'm finally free, of course I have to come keep Yukino company," Haruno whispered affectionately in Qiyun's ear.
"Oh, okay," Qiyun was somewhat taken aback. After all, in his memory, this was still far from Haruno's appearance. The last time he saw her at the school gate had already shocked him, so this seemed like an unexpected event. He could only take things one step at a time, adhering to Yukinoshita's advice and refraining from conversation, hoping nothing would go wrong later.
Seeing Qiyun silent, Haruno silently observed her for a moment, then stopped counting. She ushered Qiyun into the car, started the engine, and sped away from Sobu High School.
"Ah, it's been ages since I've been to Yukino-chan's house!" Upon entering, Haruno stretched, folding her hands behind her head, looking quite relaxed.
Despite her words, Haruno skillfully made her way to the sofa and casually collapsed onto it, a look of contentment on her face.
"Yukino, please get me a can of coffee, thank you," Haruno pleaded with Qiyun, clasping her hands together.
Although Qiyun felt like grumbling, "Can't you just get it yourself? You're much closer than I am?"
But Qiyun didn't dare resist. Instead, he silently walked to the refrigerator, pulled out a cup of coffee, and grabbed a cold drink for herself.
After handing it to Haruno, Qiyun turned and prepared to return to her room. He always felt a little insecure in Haruno's presence.
"Why are you so obedient today, Yukino? In the past, when I said something like that, Yukino would always coldly tell me to get it myself," Haruno's voice, tinged with laughter, came from behind.
Qiyun, who was about to slip away, froze instantly at these words, his grip on her cold drink tightening.
"Damn it, was that just a test? I should have replied to her with my own feelings, or should I have just done what Yukinoshita said and simply stayed silent? So there's a hidden meaning to that?"
Qiyun's mind raced, but he slowly turned around, his expression still impassive. Her cold eyes glared at Haruno, who sat on the sofa, a smile flickering in her direction. He imitated Yukinoshita's expression, sighing, and slowly replied,
"What do you mean, sister?"
Qiyun decided to get straight to the point, no pretense. As the saying goes, "Too much talk leads to mistakes," he went straight for it.
"Is it because of that boy today? Qiyun, that name sounds nice."
Haruno took a sip, a hint of contentment on her face. Her slender fingers gently shook the coffee can, her eyes drifting with the movement of the can, making it seem like a simple conversation.
"I don't quite understand what my sister means." Qiyun hesitated for a while and decided to play dumb. I always felt that this was a conversation between smart people. It was a bit embarrassing for me.
Haruno wasn't surprised by this. Instead, she placed the coffee can on the table with a slight clatter. She leaned forward slightly, resting her hand on her chin, and looked at Qiyun with a smile.
"Don't worry, I won't tell Mom. If he becomes Yukino's boyfriend, I'd really like to have a drink with him."
She paused, as if recollecting something, and added,
"That kid's quite interesting. I feel a bit like you, Yukino."
Qiyun had initially felt a sense of relief at the first part of this, thinking it was a good thing she'd only suspected something like that, even though the tone of her voice had a bit of a "You better please me quickly, or I'll tell Mom." But Qiyun knew Yukinoshita Haruno wouldn't do that now, especially without solid evidence.
But the latter part of the story really put Qiyun's heart in a state of suspense. It turned out the real breakthrough lay with Yukinoshita. It seemed the key was to prevent Haruno and Yukinoshita from meeting.
Something was still not right. They usually didn't have the chance to meet. Yukinoshita was in her own body. Apart from the special situation today, there was really no chance for them to meet. So what was she worrying about for no reason? Qiyun, who felt like she had figured it out, felt a little elated again.
"Sister, what kind of relationship do you hope Qiyun and I will have?"
Qiyun's sudden question caught Haruno off guard for a moment, but she quickly reacted. A thoughtful look appeared on her pretty face, as if she was seriously considering Qiyun's question.
"I don't know. Whether it's friends or lovers, these are all your choices, Yukino. I won't interfere with these things, don't worry," Haruno smiled and waved her hand, looking indifferent.
However, Qiyun knows that behind Haruno's calmness is not just that. She has always been thinking about Yukino, which is much more than we think. As long as it is good for Yukino, she will do everything she can. If Yukinoshita and Qiyun's relationship will help Yukinoshita grow, then Haruno will do everything she can to promote the relationship between the two and become the best wingman.
However, at the same time, if Haruno feels that Yukinoshita has deviated from her own direction, then Haruno will quickly take action, using thundering means to first destroy everything around her, and then pull her back on track. Unlike the peaceful Hiratsuka Shizuka, Yukinoshita Haruno's methods are more radical and rough. Such methods may seem a little scary to outsiders, but this is indeed the way Yukinoshita Haruno cares most about Yukinoshita.
"So, am I being targeted by Yukinoshita Haruno now? Gosh, I'm fine with provoking a big boss right at the start, but is this what it feels like to be forced into a new map because you're not strong enough?" Qiyun sighed silently, feeling that the days ahead might be tough, but for now, it was best to just get through this one.
Future matters would be the concern of the future Qiyun, not the current Yukinoshita. Qiyun decisively threw off this psychological burden.
"Sister, this is such a cunning answer."
"Hahaha, but no matter what the result is, sister feels a little lonely. It's like Yukino is being snatched away from her side."
"Why do you have such a weird idea, sister? After all, it must be sister who gets married first in the future."
Qiyun also leaned on the sofa carelessly. Instead of hiding quietly and making Haruno suspicious, it is better to show herself openly like this. However, he did not cross her legs on the table as usual. This is too arrogant no matter how you look at it, as if it is written on her face that I am not Yukinoshita.
"Yukino has indeed become a lot more interesting than before. Sister wants to chat with that classmate Qiyun even more."
Damn, I might as well hide back in the room. It is better not to pretend to be cool. Qiyun is obviously not the kind of person who learns from her mistakes.
"Hahaha, I feel like if I say anything more, Yukino-kun will think I'm meddling." Haruno was the first to break the awkward silence. Standing up with a smile, she looked at Qiyun and asked,
"What would you like to eat for dinner, Yukino-kun? I can cook it myself."
"Huh? Can I choose?" Qiyun was suddenly shocked. Honestly, he'd been hungry for a long time. To maintain Yukinoshita's image, he always ate very little at school. So, whenever he got home, he'd eat a big meal to make up for not eating enough at school.
He'd been planning to have a good meal when he got home today, but Haruno's sudden appearance had brought things to a head. He was too embarrassed to bring up the idea of dinner; it felt a bit out of character for Yukinoshita. Qiyun, meanwhile, was confused. Did their appetites change after changing bodies? It felt like his own appetite hadn't diminished at all.
"Let me think, what do I like to eat? No, what do Yukinoshita like to eat? I don't know. It's over, it's over. It seems I won't be able to eat what I want." Qiyun lamented inexplicably.
"Yukino seems so excited. Is she really hungry?" Haruno was keenly aware of Qiyun's change of mood.
"Just do what you like, sister," Qiyun said calmly, but it was unclear what she was thinking.
"Yukino is still as considerate as before," Haruno said with a hint of emotion, turning to head towards the kitchen.
"Ding ding ding ding~~~~..." Haruno's phone suddenly rang, and the sudden ringing brought a hint of displeasure to Haruno's pretty face.
However, when she took out her phone and saw the caller ID, her originally calm eyes suddenly became sharp, and her expression gradually calmed down.
"Sister, I'll take the call first," Haruno said apologetically to Qiyun, but she turned the phone behind her back, as if she didn't want Qiyun to see who was calling.
Haruno went to the balcony to answer the call. The door had been pulled shut, so Qiyun couldn't hear what Haruno said. She only saw a rare hint of annoyance on her calm face.
Haruno stared into the distance, her smile still plastered on her face, but a coldness filled her. Her eyes had once again returned to their usual calmness, making it difficult to discern her true emotions.
The call didn't last long; they hung up after a few words. Qiyun didn't know what the conversation had been about, though he didn't really want to know. Knowing too much is often a bad thing, a principle Qiyun always adhered to.
"Sorry, Yukino-chan, I have something urgent to do. I might have to leave. I'll have to do it for you next time," Haruno apologized, clasping her hands together. Her expression was no longer cold, but now filled with a gentle smile. She deliberately stuck out her tongue, looking quite cute.
Upon hearing the news that Haruno was leaving, Qiyun had two reactions: "Is there such a good thing?"
"Wait, what about my meal?" Although Qiyun was a little troubled about which of the two would react first.
"Nothing, sister, please go ahead if you have something to do," Qiyun replied lightly, with a hint of regret in her tone. She was indeed very sorry that a free meal was gone.
"Sister, I will definitely compensate Yukino well next time," Haruno smiled and made the following promise to Qiyun, then hurriedly left the room, leaving Qiyun alone in the room.
"Huh..." After hearing Haruno's door close and the sound of footsteps fading away, Qiyun finally let out a long sigh of relief. He collapsed onto the sofa like Ge You, then squirmed like a caterpillar, feeling the softness of the sofa.
"So, what are we having for dinner?" Qiyun didn't feel like cooking at all.