The Hikigaya couple's youthful love story is definitely not a problem.

Of course, the most important person, and the one that Yukino is most worried about, is that person. She heard from his editor about the publication of the new novel. It's not possible to buy Hachiman's books here in England, so someone has to worry about how well he does and whether he can earn enough money to ensure the family's quality of life. It's better for her to help the people around her think about these things than for them to worry about it themselves.

Brother, how much longer can Yukino keep worrying? Thinking of the five-year limit the doctor gave her some time ago, Yukino couldn't help but feel a bitter taste in her mouth.

Five years... It's not a long time, but it's not short either. If you just let each day pass by uneventfully, five years will seem too long.

But if that time is the time of one's death, those five years will pass in the blink of an eye.

In this situation, it's better to be a little worried.

Five years later, if we think about it more now and plan ahead, we might be able to help those we care about in the future.

I'm a little troubled and confused. I don't know what the afterlife is like, and I don't want to explore it.

After all, I'm still alive, and this body still exudes warmth and a captivating aura. Constantly thinking about what happens after death is just too pessimistic.

Is blind optimism a good thing? Yukino doesn't know; all she knows is that she's been very happy lately.

For the first time, Yukino didn't have to consider others and only needed to satisfy her own desires; this was a feeling she had never experienced before.

However, she surprisingly liked that feeling of living entirely for herself. But... five years was too awkward a timeframe. She had already promised to stay in the US to keep an eye on her and prevent her from letting herself go unsupervised during college.

In that case, four out of five years will have passed.

Moreover, this timeframe is not fixed; the doctor only said that based on her current condition, it would take approximately this time, but if the condition worsens...

That will definitely decrease, but it will naturally increase if the situation improves.

Suddenly realizing that her primary goal was to take care of her health like an elderly person, Yukino, who was only in her early twenties, felt a little strange.

However, no matter how complicated one's mood may be, one still needs to take care of oneself; given the circumstances, one has no choice but to bow one's head.

Yukino also hoped to see her son get married and her daughter get married, and ideally, she could hold a snow-white and adorable grandson or granddaughter.

I can't afford to think about all sorts of things. If you want to take care of your health, then staying up late is definitely the number one enemy.

Forcibly banishing all the complicated thoughts from her mind and suppressing the urge to chat with someone, Yukino went to the bathroom, filled a basin with hot water, and after a comfortable foot soak, returned to bed.

The soft beds and excellent soundproofing of the upscale hotel allowed Yukino to adjust her own body and avoid external interference, thus quickly falling into a deep sleep. The next morning, Yukino woke up full of energy, stretching out her body and revealing her beautiful curves.

Unfortunately, no one but a girl and Hachiman could use Yukino's bed, otherwise she might have been troubled by sweating so early in the morning.

Wearing slippers, I carried the breakfast that the hotel staff had placed on the table to the sofa. I ate all the food I liked, but didn't touch the food I didn't like.

Feeling good because of this rare moment of indulgence, Yukino, having eaten and drunk her fill, smiled happily and began to think about where she should go today.

Logically, this should have been planned yesterday, but Yukino has been incredibly willful lately, often overturning her own ideas and wandering around aimlessly, so making plans is pointless.

or.

How about going out for a walk today? Go wherever you find something interesting along the way? After thinking about it for a moment, Yukino decided that this idea was feasible and immediately started changing her clothes.

The early bird catches the worm. If you want to have fun, you have to go out early in the morning. Otherwise, you'll be out in the middle of the day when the sun is already high in the sky, and you'll see a lot of people coming and going.

It's easy to get anxious.

I originally wanted to call Liu Mei and have a good chat with her to make myself feel a little better.

But when she thought that it was already afternoon and she had probably turned off her computer and started studying, she gave up on the idea.

As for calling Hachiman... Yukino only thought about it.

The girl doesn't really want to talk to that guy now because he actually watched her get drunk on her wedding day and didn't even try to stop her.

Knowing that Hachiman was thinking of her, Yukino, still annoyed, decided to ignore him for a while. When he was almost frantic, she asked Rumi to show him some photos and then kept him hanging on.

Unbeknownst to her, she had become a little devil. Yukino not only failed to realize the inappropriateness of her current state, but also felt that this was already very good for Hachiman.

In the past, the fields were filled with love and romance every day, but now—thinking about it just makes me feel bored. I don't know what I was thinking back then. Anyway, Yukino doesn't want to dwell on these things at all now.

Since Hachiman married Rumi, he is now a married man.

Even though Yukino has his child, she cannot think that she is of a higher status than Hachiman's current wife.

Yukino's displeasure was evident in her decision to simply leave all the children with Hachiman.

Once she's had enough fun and released all her pent-up frustrations and sorrows, she'll return to Japan to pass on her positive emotions to Hachiman, and incidentally, steal away his beloved wife to be personally taught by Yukino.

—Thinking about how long Hachiman would remain withdrawn because of her silliness, Yukino's mood improved considerably.

With her beloved backpack on her back and her hair tied in a neat ponytail, Yukino put on a mask to cover her face and prevent others from bothering her. Not wanting to waste any more time, she headed out the door, ready to enjoy a new day of fun.

The past two weeks have passed in the blink of an eye. When Yukino returned to her house in England, her camera had taken many more photos.

Total i.

Most of the photos in Kamiko Haru's photos are selfies. It's not that Yukino is overly narcissistic; she just wanted to leave behind her image so that people around her could remember her after her death.

When the day came for her to return home, Yukino no longer lingered.

Although there are still many places in the UK I haven't visited and many landscapes I haven't photographed, the most important thing right now is my promise to stay in the US.

There will be plenty of time to travel around Britain later; there's no need to visit the entire country at once.

Travel is supposed to be relaxing; if you feel tired while traveling, then that's not quite normal.

A month and a half is already the limit for Yukino's physical strength. If she continues to play, it will not only fail to satisfy her more, but will also reduce her satisfaction with the trip due to fatigue.

Since we've already agreed to travel together again after graduating from our studies in the US, it would be perfectly fine to leave the places we want to visit for four years later.

Moreover, one cannot live without a goal in one's heart. With this goal in mind, Yukino's time might be extended.

Carrying her small suitcase, Yukino looked at the empty room, now devoid of anything but furniture, and felt no lingering attachment in her eyes.

Although she has lived in England for many years, dried leaves are her true home.

With a clean and decisive turn, Yukino seemed to be bidding farewell to her former life.

The day of return has arrived. Yukino will be staying in the US for the next five years, and who knows how many interesting things will happen during those five years.

Moreover, it was university life, and Yukino, who had never experienced university before, was full of curiosity.

What is university really like? Yukino didn't know, but she imagined it must be fulfilling and memorable. Since she herself no longer had the opportunity, experiencing university life through studying in the United States might not be a bad idea.

Yukino felt she would never regret spending the last part of her life with Rumi.

After all, who wouldn't want to be around someone who's hardworking and positive? Besides, Yukino can indirectly meet Hachiman through Rumi.

Yukino asked for nothing more than for this peaceful life to last as long as possible, until she and Rumi were completely used to each other's presence.

Only in this way could Yukino calm down and wait for time to slowly pass by, waiting for her last day to arrive.

As for now, it's time to go home, back to the beautiful place where Gan Ye was born and raised, a place that holds countless memories for her.

Chapter 29

After a long flight, Yukino returned to Japan on the evening of the third day.

Instead of taking a taxi back to Chiba immediately, Yukino, exhausted, stayed temporarily at a hotel near the airport with her suitcase.

Given Yukino's circumstances, she could have enjoyed a private car service when returning to Japan—a privilege that would make anyone envious.

However, since the girl did not want to reveal her whereabouts, she did not tell anyone except that she had returned to Japan, so Haruno naturally did not have time to make preparations.

Of course, Yukino didn't simply want to hide her whereabouts from her sister. She just thought that her sister was probably very busy lately, so she couldn't bear to bother her with such a small matter.

Having brought a gift from England for her older sister, Yukino decided to give her a little surprise, hoping to ease the fatigue her sister had been feeling lately due to her busy schedule.

After carefully packing her suitcase, Yukino just wanted to relax and have some fun before going to sleep. As for the things she had already planned to do, there was no point in the King being anxious. She would wait until she woke up naturally tomorrow and was refreshed before dealing with them.

Moreover, whether he will have time to stay in the US is another matter.

Although Rumi had been notified in advance, Yukino was well aware of Rumi's recent situation, given how desperate she was.

They may have already forgotten what Yukino said.

Without thinking too much, Yukino heated up a cup of milk after washing up, drank it happily, and then went to sleep.

As for those things that require thought.

It's not too late to make a decision tomorrow morning.

Anyway, Yukino has at least a few more years, so there's no rush.

Yukino simply wanted to live her final days more freely, no longer wanting to be like she was before, able to see what her life would be like decades from now.

Yukino fell asleep before the sun had completely set.

While she slept soundly, in the Hikigaya family home in Kanba, not far from Tokyo, Hachiman was enjoying Rumi's services.

This time, however, it wasn't the kind of sexually suggestive service that left you feeling refreshed and drenched in sweat.

Today, Hachiman simply lay on Rumi's flat thighs, enjoying the pleasure of having his roles reversed.

Previously, it was always Hachiman going in and out of Rumi's body, but today Abahan also experienced how comfortable it is to be penetrated.

"Is this pressure alright?" she asked gently. After a busy day of studying, Rumi also needed to relax.

Helping Hachiman clean his ears is a unique way to pass the time.

"Mmm~" Hachiman agreed happily, almost moaning with pleasure.

Is this necessary?

It was just an ear cleaning.

Rumi, who doesn't like having others pok and swab in her ears and usually just washes her ears with a damp towel after washing her ears, can't understand how Hachiman feels now.

The girl not only didn't find this behavior comfortable, but even thought Hachiman's groaning was disgusting.

After all, who likes a grown man lying on their lap while humming incessantly? Although Rumi sometimes does like Hachiman's gentle demeanor, this isn't gentleness at all; it's clearly effeminate trembling.

A man who is almost 1.8 meters tall, who usually plays the role of the head of the household, has suddenly become this weak and listless.

How can this not make studying in the US feel disgusting?

To be honest, Rumi still likes Hachiman's toughness—even though he sometimes hurts her because of his carelessness.

But so what? Rumi can tolerate some rough treatment, and sometimes she'll even tease Hachiman when she's itching for a beating, since she's a slight masochist. Rumi can't control this kind of personality issue; she can only follow her own heart.

However, Hachiman's personality doesn't include anything that would make him moan out loud, which is why Rumi finds it so disgusting.

Ha, I wonder who's shouting so loudly every day. If our house weren't so well soundproofed, the neighbors would probably have complained about it a long time ago.

As she spoke with a cheerful air, Hachiman had no intention of arguing with her.

Instead of wasting time on pointless conflicts, we should focus on getting more opportunities for students to study in the US.