Night had fallen over Tokyo, and the summer amusement park had finally cooled down.
After buying things at the Mr. Pan merchandise store, Uchiha Ryo and Yukinoshita Yukino went to try out a few more rides and took some photos.
Although Yukinoshita was confused about what use these photos would have, Uchiha Ryo still sent every single one to Yukino's LINE.
But from noon until now, they had either been at the aquarium or the amusement park. They hadn't rested for long at Haruno's bar. Given Yukino's physical condition, she must be feeling pain in her feet by now.
Her stamina was already poor, and with half a day of walking and high heels she wasn't used to wearing, the fatigue would only be stronger.
Her slender legs seemed to be walking heavily, and she would heave a deep sigh every so often.
"Let's go rest in the central park area for a while."
"I'm fine."
Uchiha Ryo didn't intend to listen to Yukinoshita's bravado. He picked the girl up and walked towards the park.
As night fell, the rides lit up with colorful lights, and many tourists stopped to take pictures.
After a brief struggle, Yukino calmed down, burying her head in Uchiha Ryo's chest, hoping not to be photographed by any tourists.
The park was not crowded at night. Yukino leaned back on a park bench and took off her high heels.
Uchiha Ryo: "Since we're here, do you want to challenge the famous lake roller coaster?"
The Shinjuku area was not coastal, but there was a fairly large inland lake inside the amusement park, and one of the tracks of this roller coaster was built over the lake.
Yukinoshita: "A roller coaster..."
Uchiha Ryo suddenly thought of something and smiled.
"Before that, Yukinoshita! You're not afraid of roller coasters, are you? If you are, we can switch to another ride."
"....."
There was silence. Yukino stared at him expressionlessly, then slowly looked away.
"It's not exactly fear."
Is that so... Uchiha Ryo caught the hidden nervousness in Yukinoshita's eyes. It seemed Yukino was afraid of thrilling rides.
Uchiha Ryo: "In that case, let's rest for a while and then go back."
Yukinoshita looked down at her feet. "Do you want to ride the roller coaster, Ryo-kun?"
"Well... not really. It's just that I haven't ridden one in who knows how long, so I feel a little nostalgic."
He really hadn't ridden a roller coaster in this life. To be honest, he wanted to try it, but if Yukino was scared, then forget it.
"Since you want to ride, then ride. By the way... you really won't die riding a roller coaster, right?"
Uchiha Ryo chuckled. "Mhm, mhm, there will be a roller coaster murder case, and then a famous detective will come to help solve the case."
Yukinoshita: "....Are you talking about a story from a manga?"
"Oh? Have you read it, Yukino-san? Then you should know that unless someone causes trouble, roller coasters don't malfunction that easily."
Yukino snorted lightly, then put her shoes back on and stood up. "Let's go."
"How are you feeling now? Do you need me to carry you over?"
"I'm just a little tired, not crippled!"
Yukinoshita stood up and followed Uchiha Ryo step by step to the roller coaster registration area. When it was their turn, Uchiha Ryo sat in the carriage first. Yukino clenched her fists, and after steeling herself, finally stepped in.
As soon as she sat down, she immediately fastened her seat belt and gripped the safety bar in front of her.
"If you're scared, don't force yourself. It's not too late to get off."
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Yukinoshita shook her head. "What, are you scared? Then I'll reluctantly help you. Here—shake hands."
Uchiha Ryo was speechless. "Please don't call me like you're training a dog. So, I refuse to hold hands."
Yukino gritted her teeth. Fine, don't hold hands then. I'm not scared, really not scared.....
"Tsk, tsk. What's wrong? Is Yukino so scared she wants to hold hands with me? Just beg me, and I'll do it right away."
"...."
Yukino didn't want to talk to this person right now, so she held the safety bar with one hand and put the other on her leg, which was trembling slightly, showing how much force she was gripping with.
As the carriage slowly started moving, Yukinoshita visibly tensed up. Uchiha Ryo stopped joking, gently held her small hand, and tried to distract her by chatting.
"Speaking of which, your relationship with your sister is really complicated. You're sisters, why bother?"
Yukino's older sister, Yukinoshita Haruno, was a superwoman who did everything perfectly. It was undeniable that her sister surpassed her in every aspect.
Hearing Uchiha Ryo mention her sister, Yukinoshita obviously relaxed a little and said slowly.
"Actually, when I was little, every time my sister took me to the amusement park, she would play nasty pranks on me."
Although Haruno's personality was cheerful and outgoing, when it came to her own sister..... Yukino still felt a little unhappy recalling it.
"When we were on the Ferris wheel, she would make the carriage shake. When we were on the roller coaster, she would pry open my hand gripping the safety bar. Even when we were on the spinning teacups, she would spin the seat non-stop, and she looked very happy!"
As Yukinoshita spoke, her expression grew darker. At the same time, the roller coaster finally reached its highest point... and stayed level, moving at a slow speed, almost stopped in mid-air.
From this height, the entire amusement park could be seen. Looking further, one could even see the dazzling neon night of Tokyo.
Yukinoshita gazed at the distant scenery, let out a soft sigh, and turned to look at the person beside her.
"Ryo-kun...."
"Hmm?"
Yukino suddenly smiled. "My sister just said there are two ways to solve my family problem. The first is through my own efforts, and the second.... is you."
"Me?"
Uchiha Ryo turned his head. Under the bright moonlight was a face with a mix of nervousness and fear, but smiling.
Her noble demeanor made Uchiha Ryo's eyes widen, and the fragility contained within that nobility made one want to protect her. Yukinoshita held Uchiha Ryo's hand back.
"If that day comes, you'll come to save me, right—"
The roller coaster plunged down, giving Uchiha Ryo no chance to answer. It seemed she had planned for this. Even if Uchiha Ryo could answer in this situation, the wind would drown out everything.
[Detected that Yukinoshita Yukino's affinity for you has exceeded 60. Reward: Two-Tails Chakra Embryo]
Although he didn't get a G-Point reward because of the genjutsu he used on her just now, her affinity had indeed increased.
Sharingan genjutsu could affect the five senses and emotions. To mobilize Yukino's courage, Uchiha Ryo had paid quite a few G-Points....
But what was this Two-Tails Chakra Embryo? Yukino, just how much do you like cats! Besides, Uchiha Ryo wasn't lacking chakra right now. He was going to get Hashirama's Sage Body sooner or later, so he didn't want to be a Jinchuriki.
What if that little thing peeked while he was doing good deeds at night? Just like how the Nine-Tails practically watched Boruto's conception.
Eh? I have an idea. I'll give the Two-Tails chakra to Enyun-chan. With her around, she'll count as a combat force. Mhm! I can't let her slack off anymore.