I really don't want to have a girlfriend.

Moreover, their estrus period is exceptionally long.

……

Yukinoshita House.

While doing her proper crafts, Yukinoshita yawned, occasionally glancing at the monitor screen before looking sleepily at the small ornaments in her hands.

Although she looked like she hadn't slept well, her hands moved steadily and deftly, performing each step perfectly, leaving no room for criticism.

About half an hour later, she cut off the excess thread, examined it under the light for a long time, and then breathed a sigh of relief, revealing a satisfied and happy smile.

"Perfect! It's so much nicer than the one he gave me... As expected, he's the best!"

Unconsciously humming a cheerful tune, Yukinoshita Haruno raised it high, letting the colorful beads shine their dazzling light into her eyes. After admiring and reminiscing for a moment, she slowly passed her palm through the circular circle.

Before putting it on her wrist, Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly stopped, frowned and thought for a moment, then finally put her hand down and sighed softly.

"It has to be put on by Xiaoyouyou himself... If he doesn't let me put it on, it's meaningless no matter how beautiful it is."

His gaze returned to calm, turning cold and devoid of emotion.

Yukino sat up straight, placed the handmade beaded bracelet into the pre-made small box, and then carefully tucked it into her bag.

Just like the wooden comb she used to have, she felt uneasy if she didn't keep this thing with her at all times.

"Hmm, everything's ready, everything's just waiting for the right moment... So, when should I let him know what it feels like to be finished?"

He muttered to himself cheerfully, but the corners of his mouth didn't curve up at all.

Yukino got up, stretched, and loosened her stiff joints and fingers. Just as she was about to go downstairs to use the restroom...

The unusual activity on the screen drew her attention.

"This is……"

He stood quietly in place, watching the figure on the monitor leave, and pondered for a long time with a furrowed brow.

Yukino suddenly smiled, twisted her neck, and a hint of murderous intent flickered in her eyes.

"What a coincidence... It seems that 'God' is also eager to see a good show unfold."

Her mind raced, and without hesitation, she quickly took off her clothes, walked to the wardrobe, and took out the outfit she remembered.

After changing her clothes and putting on makeup as quickly as possible, forgetting even to go to the bathroom, Yukino Yukino shut down her computer, grabbed her bag and all the props she needed, and strode out of her room.

“Yukino, Yuuyu…tch, even Natsukawa Masuzu is following behind.”

"It doesn't matter. I hope you'll accept this 'surprise' I've given you..."

Chapter 121 Sisters' War (Thirteen)

There's something that's been troubling Yukino Yukinoshita.

What exactly should my ideal boyfriend look like?

Is he humble and polite? Is he gentle and devoted?

If that's the case, then we're doomed.

After all, someone has absolutely nothing to do with these things, and it's unrealistic to start distorting his personality now. If he doesn't meet my standards, then the mission can basically be declared a failure.

Yukino Yukinoshita sighed inwardly, having lost count of how many times this had happened.

...Those words I said to him in the kitchen back then were indeed too hasty, weren't they?

Any relationship that doesn't involve marriage is just playing around. So for Yukino Yukinoshita, a boyfriend is essentially the same as a future husband. You only know if he's good or not after you meet him. And you have to spend a long time together and make sure that your personalities can be compatible before you can completely entrust your life to him.

What others think doesn't matter; at least Yukino Yukinoshita has very high and uncompromising standards for her love.

...It is precisely because we never compromise that we can make such clear distinctions.

Yuu Tenkuji is not actually her boyfriend; their relationship stems from a commission.

This is the part that truly troubles Yukino Yukinoshita.

"Even if we temporarily disregard the requirements of an ideal boyfriend... how do we love and cherish a boyfriend who will not become our future husband?"

The question, which left her completely bewildered and with no one to answer it, was now laid bare before her, becoming a major source of anxiety.

After meeting up with him, my mind was filled with thoughts of what to do next. I was a little nervous and flustered, just like a naive girl falling in love for the first time.

Yukino Yukinoshita felt very resentful about this—the two of them had mocked her like that yesterday.

As for how the two of them plan to visit the amusement park?

Ha, that kind of thing was arranged five minutes after boarding the tram, there's no need to worry about it at all.

……

The carriage swayed slightly, and passengers either closed their eyes to rest or scrolled through their phones, trying their best not to make any noise and disturb the strangers around them.

Although it's not crowded, finding a seat in the carriage on weekends is undoubtedly a pipe dream.

The two stood side by side, and the slight swaying was not enough for their shoulders to touch, leaving only a subtle distance between them.

With her slender, fair fingers hooking the rings, Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly sighed, snapping out of her reverie.

She glanced up discreetly at the handsome young man beside her, who was half a head taller than her.

"what happened?"

He glanced at him once, then lowered his gaze to meet his own.

His dark eyes were deep and clear, yet much warmer than the bleak winter scenery outside the window.

Yukino Yukinoshita gently shook her head, turning her gaze away to look at the fleeting scenery he had just been watching.

I don't know if this person is just sensitive to being looked at, or if they're always watching their own actions... their reaction is way too fast.

"I was just thinking, if we're going on a date at an amusement park... should we do something special?"

There's nothing shameful about asking questions you don't know the answer to and seeking answers from others.

Yukino Yukinoshita's wisdom lies in asking those less knowledgeable than herself about things she doesn't know.

A slight embarrassment did not prevent her from making the right choice.

“Doing something special… Oh, I see.”

Tenkuji Yu thought for a moment, then suddenly realized what was going on and took her small hand that was hanging by her side.

Cool and soft, like a chilled marshmallow, it sticks to your hand with a gentle squeeze and you don't want to let go.

It has such a perfect feel.

"Going on a date at an amusement park like a boyfriend and girlfriend, do you think that would speed up the mission progress?" Yuu Tenkuji asked as if to confirm, but there was a hint of a smile in his eyes.

"Congratulations, host, you have received a reward: Painting (Proficient Level)."

Whether the progress has sped up or not is unknown, but someone's heart has certainly raced quite a bit—wait, this shouldn't be considered flirting, right?

As he savored the delicate texture in his hands, Yuu Tenkuji suddenly felt the word "scum" light up above his head.

Hmm, it must be an illusion.

"..."

The moment that hand grasped mine, my mind went completely blank.

Yukino Yukinoshita froze on the spot, her hand gripping the rings tensing unconsciously. Beneath her translucent skin, the beautiful blue veins, like works of art, were clearly visible.

She reflexively wanted to pull her hand back, but hesitated for a moment and then forcefully suppressed the impulse.

It had nothing to do with shyness or anything like that; it was simply because I wasn't prepared and was startled by this sudden attack.

Yukino Yukinoshita quickly prepared herself mentally, calmed herself down, and tried not to be as nervous as she was when they hooked their fingers yesterday.

It's just holding hands, nothing special!

—He appeared calm and composed on the outside, but in reality, he dared not move half of his body, as if he had given up on that arm.

Taking a deep breath, ignoring her flushed face, she spoke in an icy voice:

"That's exactly what I meant, but I think you should ask for my opinion before doing so."

"I think that will make you even more shy."

"You also know?"

"You'll know once you try."

Suppressing the barely suppressed smile on his lips, Tenkuji Yu suddenly released her hand, turned to face her, and asked earnestly:

"Yukino, may I hold your hand?"

"..."

The results were outstanding.

Or rather, the impact of saying such things with a serious face and affectionate tone on Yukino Yukinoshita was so great that it actually calmed her down completely.

"I don't care. It's just a commission. Do whatever you want."

In the end, he spoke coldly in this self-deprecating tone, his whole being as unwavering as an iceberg.

She awkwardly turned her head to the other side, and all that could be seen was her long, shiny black hair and the rosy tips of her ears peeking out from it.

"Although it's not good for me, the culprit, to say this, Yukinoshita, you should start to get used to... this kind of way of getting along."

Instead of amusement, Yuu Tenkuji sighed with a complicated expression: "After all, becoming your ideal boyfriend, in other words, is equivalent to becoming the person you like..."

"Are you saying that in order to complete this request, I have to fall in love with you?"

She frowned, interrupting him with an unhappy expression, her reaction inexplicably intense: "I think you've misunderstood something. Ideals are ideals, but that doesn't mean I'll lose my mind and actually consider you my boyfriend..."

"I think you've misunderstood something too."

Yuuka Tenkuji didn't have the habit of letting her vent her anger, and cut her off directly as well: "I didn't say that I have to make you like me, but during this process, I will try my best to treat you like a boyfriend... I hope you can be mentally prepared and not be too resistant. Just treat me normally."

"Heh... Tenkuji-kun, you're really confident in your charm, aren't you?" The pure and lovely girl, like a snow lotus in bloom, revealed a cold smile.

If she weren't still holding onto the handrail, she might have already crossed her arms and been mocking him with her usual condescending posture.

In this suddenly ominous atmosphere, Tenkuji Yu studied her expression and suddenly laughed.

"Yes, I am very confident."