"So what should we do now? Should we put the scalpel back?"
Yukino asked with a grave expression.
"We're still within the safe time, so let's explore slowly for now. As for the scalpel, we'll keep it and put it back when night falls."
The scalpel was the only weapon the three of them currently had. No one could predict what might happen later, so keeping a self-defense weapon was always a good idea.
"Um..." Tuanzi spoke up at this moment. "Yamauchi-kun is coming over."
Since Tuanzi was standing by the door frame, Yamauchi Haruki could see her as soon as he stepped out and turned his head, which is why he knew they were in that location.
"Let him come, at least he didn't run off randomly."
Bai Yuze had two reasons for having Tuanzi guard the door: one was to prevent Yamauchi Haruki from eavesdropping, and the second was to prevent Yamauchi Haruki from not being able to find them after reading the rules, as Yamauchi Haruki's ability to cause trouble was certainly noteworthy.
"Oi! Youbihama-chan, how did you end up here?"
Faced with Yamauchi-kun's question, Tuanzi bluffed without batting an eyelid.
"Ahaha, it's because we're... we're arranging the accommodation rooms! Yes! That's right! Accommodation rooms!"
Yamauchi-kun didn't notice anything amiss in Tuanzi's words. His mind was currently filled with the accommodation rooms Tuanzi had mentioned.
"Ah hehe, accommodation rooms... hehe..."
Yamauchi-kun started scheming in his mind. They were in a dangerous instance, so for safety, they definitely wouldn't be sleeping alone. Therefore, tonight he could share a room with a girl...
At that time, he would first pretend the floor was too hard, and it would be normal to accidentally make some small moves while lying on the bed, right? And it would be normal for things to naturally progress, right?
"Ah hehe! Who am I sharing a room with?"
Yamauchi Haruki was a bit impatient. Whether it was the passionate and curvaceous Yui Yuigahama, or the cool and beautiful girl with long black hair, both were Yamauchi Haruki's ideal types.
Although the girl with long black hair was a bit flat, it didn't matter. To Yamauchi Haruki, that was a bonus!
"Of course, you're sharing a room with me."
A pair of hands pulled Yamauchi Haruki, who was outside the door, into the room. Yamauchi Haruki then saw Bai Yuze's "kindly" face, and he couldn't help but swallow.
"Um... can I change roommates?"
Yamauchi Haruki was a bit reluctant. This was a world apart from the scene he had fantasized about. Not to mention he wasn't interested in men, even if he were, with Bai Yuze's strength, he would probably be the one on the bottom...
This was something Yamauchi Haruki absolutely! Absolutely! could not tolerate!
"Uh... if you really want to change roommates, it's not impossible..."
Bai Yuze said with a strange expression, and upon hearing this, Yamauchi Haruki's previously dim eyes suddenly sparkled with vigor!
"Really? Then I have one more small request... which is... can I sleep on the bed?"
Even Yamauchi Haruki knew his behavior was a bit presumptuous, but opportunities were seized, and by taking the bed first, he would gain the upper hand. Then he would pretend to be a gentleman, be considerate, and let the other person sleep soundly on the bed. Who could resist his charm?!
"As long as you don't mind, you can even hug it to sleep, but it might be a bit noisy at night, so you'd best bear with it."
"Noisy is good! I like noisy ones!"
"Alright then, since that's the case, you can sleep with the one on the bed. Do you want to try it out first?"
Bai Yuze pointed behind him. Because of his position, he had perfectly blocked Yamauchi Haruki's view, so Yamauchi Haruki hadn't seen the corpse lying on the bed.
"The one on the bed? Oh. Huh? Ah!"
Yamauchi-kun finally saw the dead body on the bed and the blood splattered on the wall. Then, Yamauchi-kun's eyes rolled back, and he fainted.
"Good heavens, I thought this kid had strong endurance, turns out he was just faking it!"
Bai Yuze scoffed, but Yukino was puzzled by this.
"If he was scared, couldn't he have just said so directly? Why struggle to endure it?"
Faced with Yukino's confusion, Tuanzi was the first to provide an answer.
"Because he doesn't want to lose face in front of the people he cares about, just like a boy who tries hard not to cry in front of his parents."
"So, he sees me as his mom?"
Yukino gave an unconventional answer, which left Tuanzi speechless.
"Then according to you, I'm his dad, right?"
Bai Yuze also said jokingly. He woke Yamauchi Haruki up, allowing him to see the world a few more times. Couldn't that be considered a debt of gratitude for a new life? By that logic, he was practically Yamauchi Haruki's godfather!
Bai Yuze didn't notice Yukino's ears slowly turning red. Yukino coughed a few times.
"Please, Mr. Perverted Kidnapper, don't be so self-important, okay? Otherwise, your name will be graced with the honorable title of 'Shameless.'"
"Uh... 'shameless' doesn't seem like a compliment, does it? I'll just take it as you complimenting me!"
When encountering something, pretend to be confused first. This was a principle Bai Yuze had realized. Even if he understood Yukino's implied meaning, he would pretend not to.
"Ah hahaha, let's continue looking for clues. It's 1 PM outside right now, but the clock's time has already reached 4 PM!"
Tuanzi's words brought the two back, and Bai Yuze immediately made a strategic plan.
"You two continue to room 103 to look for clues. I'll take the scalpel and check room 105 alone. Keep an eye on the time, and when the clock's hand reaches 6:30, come remind me."
"Okay! I'll go first then!"
With that, Tuanzi ran towards 103, as if deliberately creating space for the two of them.
The air was somewhat silent.
"Um... aren't you going first?"
Faced with Yukino's question, Bai Yuze explained.
"I'll deal with this guy first, then I'll go. You go help Tuanzi first."
Yukino remained unmoving. Bai Yuze looked at her with some confusion, then Yukino spoke softly.
"Do you also try to endure things?"
This question was quite unexpected. Bai Yuze thought for a moment and answered with a serious expression.
"I suppose so, after all, everyone does it."
After getting the answer, the girl was silent for a while, and then the face etched in the boy's heart appeared.
"If you encounter any difficulties, you can tell me, okay? I'll bear them with you."
The girl's gentle words and gentle expression stunned the boy. Knowing Yukino's personality well, he clearly understood the meaning behind her words.
Seemingly realizing her behavior was a bit inappropriate, Yukino coughed a few times and added.
"Of course, Youbihama will also help you. We'll all be behind you..."
After Yukino finished speaking, she ran out. Seeing this, Bai Yuze just smiled.
"She really is a difficult problem child!"
He paused, then added.
"And quite cute."