Breakfast Time
Takumi Yuuya was all smiles.
Yukinoshita Yukino had made a concession.
Before summer break, she wouldn't chase away the other girls.
Even if she saw Yuuya with someone else, she wouldn't interfere.
In other words…
He could take advantage of this to push Yukino's disgust level higher.
"Ding dong"
The doorbell rang.
Yuuya snapped out of his thoughts and stood up."I'll get it."
Yukino hesitated briefly but didn't stop him.
He opened the door.
Yukinoshita Hina stood there. Seeing Yuuya didn't surprise her.
"Yuuya-kun, you owe me an explanation. Why are you staying here overnight? And why is there another girl?"
"Miss Yukinoshita, you don't mean to imply—"
[Disgust +30 from Yukinoshita Hina]
"Explain yourself," Hina's sharp gaze fixed on him.
"Uh… maybe Yukino-chan should explain," Yuuya said, glancing behind him.
Yukino stepped forward, expressionless.
Hina looked at her.
"Yukino-chan, though Yuuya-kun is a friend of the family, if mother knew about this…"
"He is the one I chose. Even if mother knew, that wouldn't change a thing."
Yukino's eyes locked with Hina's.
"Wait… you mean you've already decided Yuuya-kun is your boyfriend?" Hina blinked, stunned.
"My decision hasn't changed," Yukino said firmly.
Hina studied Yuuya."Yuuya-kun, what did you do? I can't believe Yukino-chan would like you so quickly."
"Liking someone doesn't need a reason," he replied smoothly.
"Alright. I'll tell mother exactly what's happened between you two."
"And, if possible, I'd like to pay a visit to Mrs. Yukinoshita."
"Yuuya-kun, I admire your courage," Hina said.
"Miss Hina, you misunderstand. I want to meet Mrs. Yukinoshita not because of Yukino-chan and me, but out of curiosity. I've heard so much about her—it seems she's quite remarkable. I want to see if she really is as impressive as they say."
Both Yukino and Hina fell silent.
Then…
[Disgust +30 from Yukinoshita Yukino][Disgust +50 from Yukinoshita Hina]
On the Way to Soubu High
Yuuya sat in the middle seat.
One hand held Yuigahama Yui's small hand.
The other held Yukino's.
Yui blushed shyly.
Yukino…
[Disgust +10 from Yukinoshita Yukino]
Yuuya glanced at her."Mrs. Yukinoshita—does she look like you, or your sister?"
"Like my sister."
"That's odd."
"What's odd?"
"You're family, yet your personality…"
"I meant in how she treats people," Yukino interrupted, clenching her small fist.
[Disgust +30 from Yukinoshita Yukino]
Yuuya feigned innocence."Why would I care about that? I only notice appearances."
"You're hopeless," she muttered, looking out the window.
He planted a light kiss on her cheek.
She glared.
"Hey, what's that look for? A quick kiss is part of a girlfriend's duty."
"Hmph."
Yukino turned away again.
Yuuya released her hand, letting it rest on her lap.
She quickly grabbed it back, flustered.
He lifted her hand gently and kissed it."Yukino-chan, you're so cute."
[Disgust +10 from Yukinoshita Yukino]
Yui got off near the school.
Seeing her leave, Yuuya immediately turned and kissed Yukino.
The female driver caught it in the rearview mirror but lowered her gaze, remembering Hina's instructions from last night: ignore it.
Yukino tried to push him away but couldn't.
[Disgust +30 from Yukinoshita Yukino] ×3
After a while, Yuuya lifted his head.
Yukino's fists were clenched, her face scarlet.
He smiled as he stepped out of the car."If Eriri saw us getting out together, that'd be bad."
[Disgust +30 from Yukinoshita Yukino]
Yuuya closed the car door and walked ahead.
Yukino watched his back.
Seconds later, her voice murmured softly:"Drive, then."
In the Classroom
1200 points.
Yuuya opened the Silver Treasure Chest again.
"Congratulations, host, you have obtained 1% of the shares.""Documents have been sent to your commute bag."
Silver Treasure Chest: 5
Yuuya frowned.What use was 1% of shares?
He examined the documents and froze.
Shares of the Fushikawa Bookstore?
Looking at the transaction price, he gasped.
5 billion yen.
Even higher than a hotel.
Was Fushikawa Bookstore really worth that much?
"System, projected annual profit?" he asked silently.
"No less than 800 million yen," came the reply.
The system displayed detailed data on Fushikawa Bookstore.
Yuuya read it carefully, satisfied.
These shares couldn't be sold yet.The stock price was still rising.
Pity 1% gave no decision-making power. If only he had 10%, he'd be a major shareholder.
Lunch Break
Yuuya watched Yui walk away from the classroom.
Seeing Kawazaki Saki leave as well, he took his lunch and followed.
In a quiet spot, Saki slowed down.
They went upstairs together.
Yuuya held her hand.
[Affection +10 from Kawazaki Saki]
He blinked.Even holding hands added affection?
He glanced at Saki's smiling face and understood.
For her, this was a small happiness.
On the rooftop, Saki climbed the metal ladder.
Halfway up, she paused, glancing down at Yuuya.
Her face flushed.
[Affection +30 from Kawazaki Saki]
She slowed, standing on the ladder for a full minute—what normally would take seconds.
Once he reached her, Yuuya kissed her immediately.
[Affection +50 from Kawazaki Saki] ×3
After a while, he lifted his head, smiling at her."Your little act back there makes me want to tease you right here."
"W-Wait… can we do it at home?"
Saki's face burned crimson.
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