My love index is at its maximum.

Since learning massage skills, he has only massaged three older sisters: Hoshino Hanami, Shimamoto Kana, and Tono Sachiko. When did he have a passionate encounter with his aunt... wait, Tono Sachiko?

“Uh, it’s like this, I used the same technique you used on me to massage Kuriko,” Sachiko Tono sat down on the sofa, crossing one leg. “But you know how clumsy I am, I just can’t do it right. I casually said, ‘Tasaki-kun is better,’ and then Kuriko caught up in that and kept asking me about it for ages.”

Tazaki Tsukasa breathed a sigh of relief, staring at his older brother with amusement: "Did you hear that? It's Auntie who's sowing discord. Can't you stop being so impulsive, brother?"

"It's all because you're such a jerk..." Yui Kichikawa pouted.

"Xiao Si, come here quickly," Kurisu called out sweetly.

Because of the dim lighting, the shadows of her cleavage, nestled in her dark hair, appeared even more alluring than usual.

"You all sit and rest for a bit, I'll go upstairs to check on Sakura." Tazaki Tsukasa slipped away and went straight upstairs.

Watching his retreating figure, Kurisu Kawakami snorted unhappily and muttered, "It's all because of that jealous girl, Yui! She's made it impossible for Mommy to enjoy being served by Tsukasa!"

Yui Kikawa glared at her mother.

"Xiaowei, come and have something to eat," Sachiko Tono called out to her, emptying the food from her shopping bag onto the coffee table.

None of the three of them had eaten dinner yet, and they were all hungry.

Kurisu rolled off the bed and walked toward the kitchen: "I'll go check the fridge to see if there's anything good."

A little while later, she brought out a bottle of vodka and two bottles of soda, a small bucket full of ice, and three sliced ​​lemons. The three of them drank diluted vodka while eating instant food bought from the supermarket, as well as fruits such as grapes, honeysuckle, and bananas.

The soft sound of rubber-soled shoes echoed on the stairs.

When Qichuan Yui looked up first, she saw a handsome and tall boy and a delicate and charming girl coming down the stairs in the flickering light.

She stared intently into Kuriyama Sakura's eyes for a long while.

Those once clear and bright eyes now looked like a glass window covered by a layer of mist; even if you looked closely, you couldn't see what was inside. Her lips were also slightly dry, and they moved slightly as if she was feeling uneasy.

Kurisu looked at her intently, like a doctor examining a patient, and then stood up from the sofa and shook hands with her.

"Ms. Kuriyama, I'm sorry to have bothered you these past two days," she said with a smile, her whole being suddenly radiating a gentle and reassuring aura.

Kuriyama Sakura withdrew her hand and said with a faint smile, "You're welcome."

"We'll have to trouble you, Xiao Si, to guide us these next couple of days," Kurisu Kawakami added.

"Hmm... sure, feel free to order him around." Kuriyama Sakura had no choice but to agree, even though she was reluctant.

Tazaki Tsukasa found it somewhat amusing and couldn't help but glare at Kurisu Kawakawa.

My aunt is too fickle.

Even he would find it difficult to deal with.

"Is there a problem with Xiao Si?" Qi Chuan Li tilted her head slightly and blinked her eyes.

A youthful energy beyond her years emanated from her bright eyes, carrying a hint of nonchalance, which adorned her entire face with a smile.

She is truly an amazing woman.

She is at least 35 years old, but she gives the impression of a female college student. In addition to her unconventional style of doing things her own way, she also has a very captivating wild charm.

But when she turns around, that wild charm might instantly transform into the dignified allure of a noblewoman. And when she turns around again, she might exude the authoritative and noble charm of a head of household.

Sweet and savory, the ever-changing rose!

Tsukasa Tazaki had no doubts whatsoever.

If it weren't for his older brother, he would have definitely tried every means to get his hands on his aunt. Even if the two didn't know each other, he would have taken a liking to her at first sight.

But now...

Tazaki Tsukasa stopped his strange thoughts and looked at the blonde girl who was turning her head away in a huff.

Her small, pretty lips moved up and down, as if she were muttering and cursing.

A proud and aloof older brother who loves a little vinegar is even better!

One should be content and not dwell on trivial matters, especially one's mother-in-law...

"Why are you all standing? Come and sit down." Sachiko Tono patted the sofa and smiled as she reached out to Sakura Kuriyama. "Hello, I'm Sachiko Tono."

"Hello."

Kuriyama Sakura shook hands with her.

The legendary shop manager appeared, and she couldn't help but take a few more glances.

The older sister with regular features had a temperament somewhere between Hanami-san and Shimamoto-sensei. When Kuriyama Sakura shook hands with her, she suddenly thought of the image of her efficiently handling her work in the office and then rushing home to cook in the kitchen.

Finally, Kuriyama Sakura sat down on the sofa, and then her gaze fell on Kichikawa Yui.

Yui Kawakawa was also looking at her.

It took the two top beauties almost a month to refocus their attention on each other.

"How are things?" Yui asked, her voice very low.

"I'm fine, nothing serious," Kuriyama Sakura said with a slight smile. Her smile was like a bellflower swaying in the wind. She smoothed her hair slightly and rested her chin on her hand. "Well, how should I put it? Well, it's all thanks to Tazaki's meticulous care. He cooked for me when I was hungry, read to me when I was bored, wiped my body when I had nightmares, and kissed me when I felt sad."

"...?"

Kikawa Yui's face immediately darkened.

Because Kuriyama Sakura's expression was so calm, she couldn't immediately tell whether her words were meant to show off or to provoke trouble.

Tsukasa Tazaki kept his mouth tightly shut.

He dared not speak carelessly at this moment, otherwise the two beautiful girls would definitely point their guns at him.

Sachiko Tono pulled Kurisu Kawaguchi close to her face and whispered something.

"Those two are so strange..."

"That's normal. Two equally matched rivals, both equally proud, will naturally refuse to concede to each other."

"How do you think Tazaki-kun will react?"

"Him? He wouldn't interfere. He's secretly delighted that two beautiful girls are fighting over him..."

Sachiko Tono subtly turned her gaze away.

Sure enough, a strange smile crept onto the corner of Tazaki Tsukasa's usually serious face.

"Kuriko, you really know Tazaki-kun well..." Sachiko Tono exclaimed.

“This kind of little man, hmph~” Kurisu raised her chin with considerable pride. “I’m not bragging, but if my sister wanted to, she could definitely charm him seven times in one night!”

"Seven times?"

"Impressive, right?"

"It's impressive, but after seven rounds, won't Tazaki-kun be completely drained of every last drop...?"

"Hey Sachiko, stop thinking about him all the time. You should think about yourself," Kurisu poked Sachiko Tono's head with her finger, lecturing her with exasperation. "Think about it, if you drain him dry, won't he have no energy left to fool around with other women? In the end, won't you be the one who benefits, you silly woman?"

“Hmm…” Sachiko Tono nodded thoughtfully, “Tonight I’ll see if he can do it seven times.”

Upon hearing this, Kurisu's eyes lit up, and she excitedly grabbed Sachiko Tono's arm and stood up. "Sachiko and I are going to take a bath. Where is the bathroom?"

"Across from the kitchen," Tsukasa Tazaki pointed, "the electric water heater isn't working right now, we need to use natural gas to heat the water. Should I go and heat it for you?"

"No, no," Kurisu smiled gently. "It's fine for Tsukasa to stay with the two of them. Sachiko and I will boil water and chat about women's topics."

After saying that, she pulled Sachiko Tono away in a hurry.

"Sachiko, take out your toys first."

"Eh?"

"Let's try it out while we take a bath later, and then we'll do it together again tonight..."

"...Isn't this a bad idea?"

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing!"

In the cramped kitchen, the stove flickered with a ghostly blue light, and the shadows of the two whispering intimately were cast on the wall. Those ominous shadows seemed to be plotting a wicked scheme to destroy the world.

Chapter 342 Weak and helpless, but extremely fierce.

The rain kept falling, the raindrops hitting the window frame with a pattering sound.

“I was thinking that if the weather was nice, I could take you hiking in the nearby mountains,” said Tsukasa Tazaki while licking firewood into the stove. “But the weather has been gloomy for days. Warm air from the southern Pacific coast has just arrived, and then a weak cold front from the Sea of ​​Japan in the north has come down. It’s been raining non-stop throughout the Kanto region.”

Qichuan Wei sat cross-legged on the carpet next to the sofa: "What were you all doing when it rained?"

“I’ll hide in my room and read,” said Tsukasa Tazaki, turning back to pat Sakura Kuriyama’s hair. “Or I’ll play the guitar without an audience, or I’ll play the guitar while eating grapes. It’s really a bit boring.”

Kuriyama Sakura just smiled and didn't say anything.

She is much quieter now than she was a month ago.

The three of them were together at that moment, and she hardly spoke, just sat on the sofa and smiled.

Yui Kawakawa is a man of few words.

As they talked, the three of them would fall silent, gazing at the rain-soaked garden under the cover of night, pondering what to say.

In the quiet living room, you could hear the soft laughter of Kurisu Kawakami and Sachiko Tono coming from the kitchen. They seemed to be talking about something interesting and laughing happily.

“Oh, right,” Yui Kikawa pointed to a suitcase on the side, “that suitcase was asked by Shimamoto-sensei to bring you.”

"Did Shimamoto-sensei say anything to you?" asked Tsukasa Tazaki.

"Of course I'm talking about you."

What did you say about me?

"I'm praising you for being well-behaved and a proper student."

After saying that, Yui Kichikawa laughed out loud.

“I am indeed a proper student, what’s so funny?” Tsukasa Tazaki retorted with a smile, squatted down and flipped through the pages, taking out “In Search of Lost Time” and a thick Italian dictionary.

“And this is for Kuriyama-san,” Yui Kikawa said, taking a green amulet out of her pocket and handing it to Sakura Kuriyama. “It’s from Shiori.”

Kuriyama Sakura took out her phone and took a picture of the amulet.

Then it was sent to a four-person group chat. @Ninnomiya said thank you, and finally put the amulet close to his body.

When she was taking photos, Yui noticed a cat paw ring on her slender finger that subtly emitted a soft glow.