My love index is at its maximum.

"...Quack quack?"

"Don't worry, I'll kill you first and then pluck your feathers."

"Quack quack quack!!!"

……

I opened my eyes and saw a clean white ceiling.

The lighting is soft and not glaring.

The walls were white, the sheets were white, the pillows were white... It really was a hospital.

The window was ajar, and the sky outside was dark, making it impossible to tell the time. A breeze blew in from outside, carrying the scents of rain and Hoshino Hanami, both of which permeated my lungs like a tide.

Tazaki Tsukasa slowly turned his head to look at the person lying next to him.

She slept soundly, nestled close to her body, a soft snore escaping her nose, lost in a peaceful and comfortable sleep. Perhaps it was the warmth of the blankets, for fine beads of sweat glistened on her forehead, and her cheeks were flushed. Perhaps she was dreaming, or perhaps fond memories were still lingering, for a slight smile played on her lips.

"Big sister..." Tsukasa Tazaki called softly, gazing at her delicate oval face, her neatly arranged eyelashes, and breathing in the fragrance emanating from her body.

"...Hmm?" Hoshino Hanami slowly opened her eyes, her expression somewhat dazed, as if she were a large lynx that had gotten lost in a snowy forest.

They stared at each other for a few seconds. Her soft lips trembled slightly, as if she were the first to react. She wanted to speak, but couldn't organize her thoughts. So she reached out and gently stroked Tsukasa's cheek with her fingers naturally parted.

The little hands were warm and damp, and trembling slightly.

Tsukasa Tazaki peeked through the gaps in her disheveled hair at her ears, the rounded earlobes radiating the same color as her delicate lips.

He brushed his hair aside and gently rubbed his earlobe.

"Hmm, I hate it..." Hoshino Hanami glared at him, her back naturally straightened, her lips slightly parted as she breathed, revealing her white teeth that shone with an innocent luster.

The soft light fell on her cheeks, and the comfort gradually blushed her skin, making her complexion look like a light layer of rouge on white porcelain.

"Big sister is so beautiful."

"You've all been shot, can't you just behave yourself?"

"No, you can't." Tsukasa Tazaki leaned closer gently.

Hoshino Hanami softly turned over, reached her hand under the covers, and wrapped it around Tazaki Tsukasa's waist.

In this way, their elusive relationship after the breakup became as close as before... right?

"Does it still hurt?"

"I'm fine now." Tsukasa Tazaki moved his left shoulder; apart from a little numbness, he was alright.

"Don't do such foolish things again." Hoshino Hanami bit his finger. "You can't do things that your older sister forbids!"

As she spoke, she suddenly tightened her grip on Tsukasa Tazaki, holding her close.

"Trying to take the hit of a sniper rifle with your body? How stupid could you be? You were unconscious for two days straight. If it weren't for that inexplicable miracle, your left arm would be useless, you know that..."

"If I lose an arm, will my older sister still marry me?"

"will not!"

"So I took that bullet for nothing?"

"You still haven't explained what happened with Shimamoto Kana!" Hoshino Hanami pushed his finger away, a charming smile on her face, and said, "Tazaki Tsukasa, are you planning to openly keep a mistress now?"

"I can't hide this from you." Tsukasa Tazaki grabbed her back with both hands, squeezing her as if he wanted to flatten her. "It's already happened, and I can't just abandon what I have to bear. And you too, sister... no matter how difficult it is, I can't let you leave me."

"It's not like I can't live without you!" Hoshino Hanami stared straight at him, her expression calm and captivating.

Tazaki Tsukasa inhaled her fragrance: "But I can't live without you."

"Then it'll just be me alone!"

“That’s what I think now…” Tsukasa Tazaki said. “Really, I can even swear to it. But years later, if Shimamoto-sensei were in trouble again and faced the same situation, I would still make the same mistake. Rather than repeating the same mistake over and over, it’s better to be honest with you from the beginning and ask for your consent.”

“Men’s vows are really unreliable,” Hoshino Hanami said, raising her chin as if she had just realized something.

“Every man is sincere when he makes a vow.” Tsukasa Tazaki hugged her tighter. “But when he breaks his vow, he also feels from the bottom of his heart that he cannot do it. A vow cannot measure loyalty; it can only prove that at the moment it is spoken, both parties are sincere.”

"You always have so many twisted logics."

Hoshino Hanami smiled sweetly, then suddenly curled up and grabbed Tazaki Tsukasa's collar with both hands like a child: "You only want to marry me?"

"Yes, yes, there is no other candidate besides my elder sister."

"But I don't want to marry you."

"Then let me marry into your family."

"I don't want to either."

"Then I'll never be able to get married in my life."

"You'll stay single for the rest of your life." Hoshino Hanami gripped his shoulders, gazing intently into his eyes. After frowning for a long time, she finally smiled brightly.

"You've changed so much compared to before."

"Because we've grown up."

"That's really amazing," Hoshino Hanami said admiringly. "Tell me quickly, are you an alien?"

“Impossible.” Tazaki Tsukasa held her wrist and smiled gently: “A pure Earthling, with no problems with DNA or anything, there is absolutely no reproductive barrier between you and my sister.”

"Can we have our children normally?"

"Definitely!"

"You've won me over." Hoshino Hanami nodded gently a couple of times, imagining what the child would look like, and said, "I'm so beautiful, and you're so handsome, our child will definitely be the cutest baby in the world, right?"

“It must be.” Tsukasa Tazaki’s nose lightly touched her collarbone.

What's your surname?

"Your surname is Hoshino. Hoshino Tsukasa is such a nice name."

Hoshino Hanami squinted slightly at Tazaki Tsukasa's lips, as if watching ripples on the surface of a small pond.

Why is the surname Hoshino?

“I’m your person,” Tsukasa Tazaki answered honestly. “Besides, the doctor also said that I have a bad stomach and am more suited to being a kept man.”

"A freeloader? Can only eat soft food? What kind of illness is that?"

“It’s a disease of not wanting to try.” Tsukasa Tazaki stretched his arms, paused for a moment, and then said, “Anyway, I’m going to stick with your Sakura family for the rest of my life, so don’t even think about kicking me out.”

Hoshino Hanami gently bit her lower lip: "Let the Navy bite you!"

“I’ve already won over the Navy.” Tsukasa Tazaki smiled smugly. “My special charm works on animals too. The Navy likes me a lot. Even if I order it to bite a deer, it will only hesitate for a moment and then obediently follow my orders.”

"I'll have my dad kick you out!"

"Don't forget, in Sakura's family, the rule is that whoever can fight gets to call the shots. With your father-in-law's skills, he should be begging me not to kick him out of the house."

"I'll make sure Deer beats you up every day!"

"The cute but silly Shikami can't be relied on for anything except chopping vegetables."

"What should we do then?" Hoshino Hanami pouted in frustration. "You bad person, I don't have anything in my house that can subdue you."

“And you too.” Tsukasa Tazaki pressed her cheek against mine and whispered, “Let’s make up, okay? Come back to me, please. My brat can’t be without his big sister…”

"No way!" Hoshino Hanami shoved him away. "The odd-even number system is already the most I've tolerated you. Don't push your luck!"

His expression was serious and earnest, as if he were educating a student.

Tazaki Tsukasa gave a wry smile, and just as he was about to try again, footsteps suddenly came from outside the door.

"Oh, they look so happy."

As soon as he turned around, a long string of notifications appeared in front of Tsukasa Tazaki's eyes.

【Ding】

[Kana Tazaki's stock is now available on the market]

[Issue Price: 10]

Number of shares issued: 1000

Kana Tazaki?

My beloved wife!

Tazaki Tsukasa's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately opened the system to prepare for a harvest.

However, human reactions can never keep up with the speed of a system, and a series of prompts kept popping up.

[Triggering Emotion: Love~! The Tazaki Kana stock index rose 50 points; current stock price: 60]

[Tazaki-san is so boyfriend-like! The Tazaki Kana stock index rose 50 points; current share price: 110]

[Kana Tazaki's stock index rose 100 points; current share price: 210]

[Kana Tazaki's stock price reaches 200, triggering a share issuance]

[Kana Tazaki has issued 10000 new shares.]

[We must make sure Tazaki-san and Hoshino-sensei reconcile! Tazaki Kana stock index rose 20 points, current stock price 230]

Tsukasa Tazaki: "..."

Lost hundreds of millions?

I'm tired. Let it all end. This world is not worth staying in anymore!

He was stunned, but Hoshino Hanami suddenly looked up alertly at Shimamoto Kana, who was walking in from outside.

She wore a smart black business suit, looking like she had just finished some business. Her shapely, long legs were encased in black stockings, and she wore black patent leather pointed-toe high heels, about 7cm high.

Against the backdrop of her black clothing, the few exposed areas of skin on her wrists and neck appeared even whiter, making it easy to imagine that the skin beneath the clothes must also be as white as mutton fat. Her figure was also exceptionally good, with full curves and an alluring physique that defied description.

This is a formidable rival...

Hoshino Hanami sat up and politely asked, "Is there something you need, Shimamoto-sensei?"

"You two look so happy." Shimamoto Kana walked to the stool by the bed, crossed her legs and sat down, glancing at Tazaki Tsukasa on the bed: "Judging from Tazaki-kun's expression, it seems I've come at the wrong time?"

"No." Tsukasa Tazaki snapped out of his reverie and gave her a gentle smile.

From any angle, Kana Tazaki is an impeccable beauty. Her fair skin is delicate and flawless, her rosy and full lips are slightly upturned, and her whole body exudes the charm of a mature woman.