I really don't want to have a girlfriend.

"Where's the broom? In the storage room?"

"It's in the storage room, that's right, but how did you know... hiss!"

Although it didn't hurt, Yuu Tenkuji still gasped and quickly shut his mouth.

Kasugano Sora gave her useless older brother a cold glare, then lowered her hand from his waist and looked at Yuigahama Yui.

Surprisingly, they didn't even try to stop them; instead, they acted as if it were commonplace and were choosing which game to play...

What exactly is the relationship between these three people?

Aren't they rivals for love?!

In any case, since the silly older brother and the silly dumpling weren't reliable enough, Kasugano Sora had no choice but to step in herself—she couldn't let this long-haired black-haired girl act like the mistress of the house; she wouldn't feel comfortable with that.

So, putting down the controller, Kasugano Sora casually suggested:

"By the way, would you like to visit Yu's room?"

The air suddenly went still, and everyone's eyes were drawn to the Sky Temple siblings, all stopping what they were doing.

A huge question mark appeared above her head. After her initial shock, Tenkuji Yu quickly objected, "Wait, Sora, didn't you initially not want them to go upstairs? Why are you doing this now..."

"Keep quiet, Yu-chan. This is none of your business." Kasugano Sora didn't even look at him, her expression cold as she told him to shut up.

"What do you mean it's unrelated? That's my room!"

Yui Yuigahama's eyes lit up as she tugged at Yuu Tenkuji's sleeve: "Let's go, let's go!"

Iroha Iroha simply put down the controller, her face as serious as if she were heading to the Grand Line: "Playing games is nothing compared to going to my senior's room to play! Let's go!"

Yukino Yukinoshita hesitated for a moment, then turned to him with a teasing smile: "Although I still want to clean... well, I'm somewhat interested in Tenkuji-kun's room."

"Even you... There's nothing shameful hidden in my room, there's no benefit in looking."

With a slight twitch at the corner of her mouth, Yuu Tenkuji finally gave up struggling and looked at Kanade Tachibana, who was staring blankly at the screen as the game had already started, but no one was holding the controller with her.

"Lihua, what about you?"

"...I'm with everyone."

With a sigh of regret, Tachibana Kanade put down the handle, stood up with the others, and walked upstairs.

Deliberately falling behind, Kasugano Sora patted Tenkuji Yu on the shoulder and comforted him, "Don't worry, I didn't stuff any H-books into your room."

"So you had this plan all along..." Yuuto Tenkuji pinched her cheek in annoyance. "I really don't understand what you're thinking. I thought you'd rather die than let them into my room."

"That's what I think now too."

"Why then?"

To ensure they act together and that no one stands out.

Naturally, she wouldn't voice these thoughts aloud. Kasugano Sora calmly turned her gaze away, leaving only a soft hum from Tenkuji:

I won't tell you~

……

On the highway bathed in the red glow of the setting sun, the black sedan moved like a stray bolt, skillfully and nimbly weaving through the traffic.

After the dinner party, Yukinoshita Haruno found a plausible excuse and easily dealt with Natsukawa Ryoji, managing to get his daughter, Natsukawa Masuzu, into her car.

As for the reason I gave my parents for not attending the additional dinner party, it was simply that I needed to pick up my younger sister who was playing at a classmate's house.

While it is true, the motives were not so simple.

"Remember, what we're talking about today is a secret. You can't even tell Xiaoyou!"

"...Yes, I know."

Upon hearing her voice, Natsukawa Masaki, sitting in the passenger seat, nodded slightly, her expression blank but her eyes somewhat dazed as she gazed at the rapidly receding scenery outside the window.

I need to go find him. Just thinking about it suddenly brought a sense of anticipation to my otherwise black and white world.

"Tenkuji...Yu."

What have I forgotten? Who are you?

Chapter Sixty-Two Oh no, we're doomed!

It's hard to say what will happen if one person enters his room, but if a group of people enter his room, naturally nothing will happen.

After touring the place like visiting a museum, the group's interest waned, and they went to his room to do what they hadn't finished—like playing games.

Yu's room also has a game console and LCD screen, but it's a PS5 instead of a Switch, so there are fewer group games available.

Yui Yuigahama, Iroha Isshiki, and Kanade Tachibana sat on the soft carpeted floor, while Kasugano Sora lay openly on his bed, looking down at them like a queen who had taken the throne, the game controller in her hand like her scepter.

As for Yukino Yukinoshita, after examining his bookshelf with great interest, she took out a book and sat down at his desk to leisurely flip through it.

His desk and chair probably never imagined that one day they would be pressed down by the buttocks of a black-haired high school girl, with their hard bodies enveloping her soft parts.

Leaning against the headboard, Tenkuji Yu gazed at the beautiful girls in the room, his mind wandering for a while before resignedly turning his gaze away and starting to play games on his phone.

Uma Musume, start!

"Emperor of the East China Sea, emperor emperor emperor emperor... I love my horse!"

This afternoon was spent in such a harmonious and relaxing atmosphere.

There were no chaotic scenes or dramatic developments that disrupted the peaceful lives of everyone; they simply gathered together, peacefully doing the same or different things.

Yuu Tenkuji, who was in the midst of it all, suddenly felt as if he had touched the shape of happiness. He liked these ordinary yet lively and warm times, where he didn't have to think about too many things. When he looked up, everyone was there, and they all had happy and relaxed smiles on their faces.

However, I couldn't help but think of the past and the women I had said goodbye to.

"If they were all here... Ha, what are you thinking?"

Even without feelings, one will still feel nostalgic; but nostalgia alone is useless, even if Yukinoshita regains her memories, the distance that has been created cannot be so easily bridged.

Therefore, the curtain will continue on the story of Yuu Tenkuji and the others.

When will the next curtain fall?

Yuuki Tenkuji looked at her at the desk, seemingly engrossed in the world of the book. Yukino, with her long eyelashes gently drooping, was unaware of his gaze. Her elegant figure, with its straight back, was always so graceful and charming, like a snow lotus quietly blooming, supple and pure.

He couldn't help but laugh, and when he looked away, he suddenly felt less heavy-hearted.

"After all, this guy said he would rescue me."

Although it's a bit embarrassing to say this, I still felt somewhat at ease because of her.

……

Time slips through our fingers like sand.

As the afternoon sky gradually darkened, the intense sunset ignited the entire cloudscape, casting a dazzling orange glow across the vast horizon.

As evening fell, it was time to send them home.

The girls packed their things, put on their coats and scarves, put their cute little feet back on their shoes, and tidied up their messy hair from playing.

Kasugano Sora stood at the top of the stairs, looking at Tenkuji Yu, who was also wearing a coat.

"After you drop them off, don't linger outside, go home early."

Tenkuji Yu flicked her forehead: "What do you mean 'don't mess around outside'? Do you think I'm that kind of person?"

"You still dare to say that? Who knows if you'll go on a date with someone on your way back..." Kasugano Sora muttered expressionlessly, not backing down an inch after being flicked, "It's happened before. You could have come back earlier, but you not only came back much later, you even brought someone home with you..."

You might as well just give me Yui Yuigahama's student ID number.

Yuu Tenkuji rolled his eyes helplessly. Luckily, Sora spoke softly so that the girls who were all ready to go could not hear him. He waved his hand to reassure her and turned to walk towards the gate.

Before leaving, their gazes converged on Kasugano Sora, and farewells rang out in turn.

"Qiong, don't worry about your brother's safety. See you next time."

"Little Qiong, I'll come again next time, bye-bye~"

"Thanks for the treat! But I promise I won't lose next time, Mario will win!"

"Thank you. The game was fun, and the mapo was delicious... Can't we say goodbye like this? Well, I'll come again next time. Goodbye."

"..."

Seemingly uncomfortable being said goodbye to by so many people with smiles, Kasugano Sora remained silent for a long time under those warm gazes, her wide eyes gradually lowering to the ground. Then, she hid her entire face behind the rabbit doll in her hands, and her somewhat awkward voice came out as if trying to be strong.

"Stop saying 'see you next time,' I didn't agree to let you come and play again... At most, come once in a while, and remember to wash the dishes."

A gentle laugh rang out, and Tenkuji Yuuya smiled with relief.

The gray-spotted kitten peeked out from behind Sora, and Yukino's eyes lit up immediately as she looked at Soraji Yu with a questioning gaze.

After he nodded, she squatted down and reached out her hand to the gray-spotted kitten.

Xue Nong meowed and obediently jumped into her arms, letting her pick her up and stroke her head.

"Sweetie~ Sweetie~ I'll come see you again next time. Is there any snack you want?"

Her face radiated maternal love and tenderness, making her seem like a completely different person from her usual self.

Seeing this scene, Iroha Isshiki covered her face as if she couldn't bear to look at it. No matter how many times she saw it, she couldn't get used to seeing Yukinoshita-senpai like this.

Unfortunately, Yukino Yukinoshita no longer cares about her image being ruined, and she doesn't mind being looked at with strange eyes. As long as she can get close to the cat, that's a victory.

Yukino meowed, and Yukinoshita Yukino took it as agreement. She glanced at Tenkuji Yu first to make sure he had no objections, then nodded in satisfaction, her eyes crinkling: "That's settled then, I'll come again."

Kasugano Sora muttered from the side, "It's best not to come alone..."

Otherwise, if the cat tries to hug someone, it might end up hugging that person instead.

Just as Yukino was about to put Yukino down after enjoying petting the cat, the doorbell rang.

Tenkuji Yu frowned, walked through the girls, and without checking the peephole to see who it was, directly opened the door a crack.

"They're here! Who could it be at this hour...?"

Hi, it's me!

"..."

Undisguised, like a sharp knife, it rushed in along with the cold wind from outside the door, carrying that cheerful and light familiar voice.

Seeing Tenkuji Yu's wide-eyed, stunned expression, Yukinoshita couldn't help but chuckle mischievously. Her fingers were itching to stroke his face and tease him by gently hooking his chin, just like before.