After my triumphs and defeats, I created multiple aliases across countless worlds.

If her stomach rumbles, Kasumigaoka Utaha will definitely laugh at her.

"I want some too."

"I see."

Bai Ye nodded, then turned and went to the kitchen. After Bai Ye left, Eriri grabbed Kasumigaoka Utaha and stared at her intently, trying to overwhelm her with her aura.

However, after seeing the look in Kasumigaoka Utaha's eyes, Eriri was actually a little discouraged.

I always felt that my presence was no match for the other person's.

So, she could only break the awkward silence by asking, "What exactly do you mean?!"

She just realized that perhaps this matter had little to do with Bai Ye.

On the contrary, it has a lot to do with Kasumigaoka Utaha.

It's impossible that Kasumigaoka Utaha was invited here by Byakuya. Based on that, there's only one possibility: Kasumigaoka Utaha came here on her own.

Logically speaking, it was Kasumigaoka Utaha who rejected Byakuya back then.

Since she has already refused, it seems quite unreasonable for her to come.

"What do I mean?"

A hint of mockery flashed in Kasumigaoka Utaha's eyes, but she didn't seem to care much about Eriri's question.

After all, wouldn't Eriri know what she's really thinking?

Moreover, Eriri herself probably knows exactly what she's thinking, having come here so early in the morning.

They both came with the same goal.

At this point, isn't it a bit childish for Eriri to ask herself such a question?

Chapter 224 - Eriri: I'm so jealous, so jealous!

"You know it yourself!"

Eriri showed no fear in her eyes, but glared directly at him, clearly dissatisfied with Kasumigaoka Utaha's perfunctory attitude.

This woman should know in her heart why she asked that question!

Who is this perfunctory attitude meant for?

Doesn't she know what she wants to know?

“Didn’t I just say, Naa, that I just came here to chat about the novel, and…” Kasumigaoka Utaha paused, then said with a hint of provocation in her eyes, “Even if I were to do something, it doesn’t seem to be much of your business, does it?”

Does she need Eriri's approval to even have a chance to interact with Byakuya?

Thinking of this, a hint of disdain flashed across Kasumigaoka Utaha's lips.

This woman is really naive.

Love is a war, and in this war there can only be one winner.

Besides, since they are all enemies, there is no need for them to say anything to each other.

"Didn't you say you didn't like him anymore? Why did you still... after rejecting him?"

Eriri hadn't finished speaking when she suddenly realized something.

It seems like I'm pretty much the same.

She had also rejected Bai Ye, but now she was taking the initiative to find him.

Therefore, when Eriri saw the mocking expression on Kasumigaoka Utaha's face, she suddenly felt a sense of shame.

How could I have said those words?

"Right? You've realized it yourself, haven't you? You clearly had the same idea, so why are you questioning me? I admit I regretted it after I refused, but so what? Now I'm ready to take action, so you'd better just stick to your previous firm beliefs!"

Kasumigaoka Utaha did not intend to hide her inner thoughts.

Because that would only make me seem hypocritical. Besides, anyone who isn't blind would probably be able to see what I'm really trying to do in my future actions.

So it's better to just confront Eriri directly.

Perhaps this will even change Eriri's mind.

Although it's highly likely that Eriri's appearance won't change.

But we should always give it a try; what if it works?

"You!!! You!!!"

Eriri struggled for a long time, unsure how to respond to Kasumigaoka Utaha. She felt there was really no way to talk about this.

Does she really regret it?

So you're preparing to take the initiative?

"Eri, if you don't like it, I think it's best to back out now. Don't worry, I won't say anything about preventing you from being friends."

Kasumigaoka Utaha scoffed, thinking that Eriri was just as she had imagined—not a threat at all.

After the test, she realized that Eriri herself didn't need to worry about anything anymore.

The real concern should be other enemies.

"Heh, I would never like that guy!!"

Eriri quickly retorted, though she felt a sense of emptiness in her heart when she said those words.

She didn't understand either; she didn't seem to want to say those words at all, but the words came out like this.

"Let's eat."

"..."

Hearing the voice behind her, Eriri felt a sudden sense of unease. She turned around and looked at Bai Ye. Seeing that Bai Ye's expression was calm, she suddenly panicked.

I just wanted to prove that I would never have such thoughts.

But that's not what she really thought, and Eriri didn't know what to do if Byakuya overheard her.

"This woman..."

Kasumigaoka Utaha had a strange expression. Although she had just said those words, she never expected that Byakuya would appear at this moment.

So, it seems I inadvertently caused Eriri to be eliminated?

Now that Eriri has said that, there's probably no chance to change it now, right?

"That's not actually how it is, I just..."

Eriri opened her mouth as if to explain, but she didn't know how to explain.

Because those were the very words he had said earlier.

Even if you want to back out now.

It seems like it's already too late, isn't it?

"I know, and there's really no need to explain. I just consider you all as friends right now."

Bai Ye glanced at the somewhat anxious Eriri, and he was completely dumbfounded.

I have a feeling that these people are starting to have some strange ideas about themselves.

But I originally only wanted one, but now that I have two, something doesn't seem right.

I don't have that much energy to get involved in these kinds of romantic relationships.

If you consider yourself a friend, then you're a friend.

There's really nothing to explain.

"But... I didn't mean to say that. By the way, are the friends you mentioned just ordinary friends? And what about you, woman?"

Eriri still felt uneasy deep down.

But it also comforted me a little; at least Bai Ye didn't seem as bad as I thought.

However, how should Kasumigaoka Utaha be counted?

Where would you find ordinary friends sleeping together in each other's arms at night?

Although Kasumigaoka Utaha might have exaggerated a bit, or even done it on purpose, Eriri knew that after learning about Kasumigaoka Utaha's previous thoughts, it was likely all part of Kasumigaoka Utaha's scheme.

But the fact that Bai Ye didn't refuse is a big problem.

"Of course we're friends, let's eat..."

friend?

Upon hearing Byakuya's words, Kasumigaoka Utaha, who was standing nearby, had a strange look on her face.

She couldn't help but think to herself that Bai Ye really dared to speak his mind.

Thinking about what happened last night, her heart skipped a beat, and she couldn't help but think to herself, "Where can you find a friend like that?"