I really don't want to have a girlfriend.

"All you do is create mystique... It seems that even a certain great being isn't a very good writer, at least much worse than me."

Then, to my surprise, I discovered that it had given me a reward after I completed the task!

Great!

Kasumigaoka Utaha became somewhat excited, holding her notebook in her hand, her eyes filled with a gratified light.

Knowing that all my hard work running around wasn't for nothing, nor was it simply because I was forced to do it... just knowing that makes all my frustration today meaningful.

Putting aside other aspects for the moment, the rewards from the laptop were no joke; that magical, almost invisible state had left a very deep impression on her.

So when she saw the words "writing skills improved slightly," Kasumigaoka Utaha had no doubts whatsoever and subconsciously felt a sense of satisfaction that the trip had been worthwhile.

That's the money I earned through my own hard work!

Why would you doubt or give up a reward that you've worked so hard to obtain?

"Hmph~"

Indeed, she was confident and proud, deeply convinced of her writing talent. Sometimes she even scoffed at the editor's so-called "techniques to improve your writing," believing she would one day become the strongest female writer in the island nation.

But in the face of a being that seemed like a god, Kasumigaoka Utaha knew very well that she was just a mortal. Being arrogant would only make her a laughingstock. It was better to calm down and accept the reward from "above".

"But if it's just a minor improvement, how much of an improvement can it actually be..."

Suppressing her joy, she began to wonder about the question and headed towards the third-grade floor with her notebook.

After grabbing her schoolbag and telling her classmates that she was leaving early, Kasumigaoka Utaha prepared to leave the school.

As for Tenkuji Yu, who hasn't come to Class A to find himself yet?

Ha! Let's not even talk about how the task is already completed; there's no need to remind him in person anymore.

Even if the notebook doesn't remind her, she doesn't plan to contact that annoying junior unless necessary—after all, they haven't actually agreed to meet, so it doesn't matter if she stands him up, just like he stood her up all morning, right?

A pleasant smile crept across her lips as Kasumigaoka Utaha walked briskly out of the school gate. She quickly put aside the mess that was with Tenkuji Yu and looked up at the clear sky in the distance with a refreshed expression.

That's right, with such nice weather, we should think about good things!

"Perfect timing! If my writing skills really do improve, I'll go back and finish writing Volume 4 as soon as possible. Hmm, I might as well take the next few days off!"

—I can write even better works without even meeting Yuu Tenkuji—killing two birds with one stone!

With such joy in her heart, the slender figure of the black-haired girl quickly disappeared around the corner of the school gate.

Inside Sobu High School, the atmosphere of the cultural festival remained lively.

……

On the way to take Asuna Yuuki to the infirmary, Yuu Tenkuji didn't ask her too many questions.

The main reason was that she didn't really want to answer. Even when she saw Yui Yuigahama, she only greeted her politely and showed her tired expression that she didn't want to say more.

He could only put aside his various speculations and, together with everyone, take her to the infirmary to rest, planning to visit her with Yukino and the others after the cultural festival.

Because of the lack of an opportune moment, Yuu Tenkuji didn't have a chance to tell them about Asuna Yuuki, and had to put it aside for the time being.

Next, we need to go to the third-year students to find the main suspect, Kasumigaoka Utaha-senpai.

However, before that, Mrs. Yukinoshita's driver seemed to have finally escaped the traffic jam and came to pick up the mother and daughter.

The group escorted them to the school gate, but before leaving, Mrs. Yukinoshita turned to Yuu Tenkuji with a meaningful smile and beckoned to him.

"Is it convenient for us to talk? It's just the two of us."

Chapter 167 What you call sweet talk to your wife is strategic communication.

Amid the interested gazes of Mrs. Yuihama and Yukinoshita, and the worried looks of the two girlfriends and the younger sister, Yuu Tenkuji and Mrs. Yukinoshita arrived at the black sedan.

Yukino Yukinoshita, who had intended to follow along casually, was sent back to her sister's side by a nonchalant sidelong glance from her mother; the driver very sensibly rolled down the window, and at this distance, when the two of them spoke in normal volume, no one else could hear them.

What do you want to tell me?

Following the graceful figure of the lady wrapped in a kimono, Yuu Tenkuji asked first the moment she stopped and turned around.

Although the tone was not disrespectful, it was impolite to interrupt the conversation before the elder could speak.

Yukinoshita Saori raised her delicately tattooed eyebrows, then suddenly raised her closed cypress fan and struck him.

However, due to his height and the fact that it was inconvenient to raise his hands too high while wearing a kimono, I could only lightly pat his shoulder as a form of punishment.

"While we can't expect too much from high school students from ordinary backgrounds, you should understand the responsibilities you must take on from now on."

Tenkuji Yu blinked, looking somewhat surprised: "...As the husband of the Yukinoshita family, one should not disrespect their reputation and manners?"

"Now that you understand, were you doing that on purpose?" The lady smiled, but a dangerous glint appeared in her gentle eyes.

"No, it's just a habit." Tenkuji Yu readily lowered his head, quickly adopting the mindset of an obedient son-in-law.

Seeing him waiting silently for her to speak, the wife finally nodded in satisfaction: "If you and Yukino are dating with marriage in mind, you will have to get used to dealing with this in the future... Even if important family matters are handled by Yukino's side, and her husband may hold the power in the future, it does not mean that you can continue to act recklessly under the name of 'Sky Temple'."

"I'll remember that, I won't let you down!"

Nodding slightly, Tenkuji Yu looked at her earnestly as she answered, his gaze so firm that no one could utter a single word of doubt.

This wasn't the first time he'd faced such a test—back when he was on a date with Haruno at the amusement park, Mrs. Yukinoshita had said something similar.

If you want to marry the daughter of the Yukinoshita family, you must be prepared to take on the responsibilities.

Although not as burdened as Haruno, who is the eldest daughter, Yukino also carries a family burden she cannot escape. She is not the daughter of an ordinary family, but the second young lady of the Yukinoshita family. Whether she marries into the family or marries into the family, anyone who wants to be with her must be aware of becoming a member of the Yukinoshita family.

So whatever his answer was back then, Tenkuji Yu will naturally answer now... He has even grown and learned to apply what he learned to other situations, plugging all loopholes perfectly.

"You can have complete faith in my abilities, potential, and learning capacity. Within a few years, I'll be able to run 'Yunzora Networks' quite successfully, instead of turning it into a parasite dependent on a large family. Furthermore, in this information age, whatever direction the Yukinoshita family wants to expand their business in the future, with my help, they will undoubtedly be able to achieve great things… Unbelievable? No problem. Just give me a week, and I'll write up the relevant information into a paper and deliver it to your desk."

He once again displayed the same professional attitude he had shown at the product presentation, but this time, his handsome face was adorned with a gentle smile, like a young man showing off his strengths and achievements to his relatives.

Time flies, even if you really want to say it's not even half a year has passed.

Yuya Tenkuji is no longer the ordinary boy who only talks about ideals or uses superpowers to deal with his elders.

If they want reality, give them reality; if they want a future, give them a future; if they want money, show them money; if they only care about strength, then show them your strength.

In the eyes of elders, ten words may not be as valuable as a certificate of assets.

He understands this fact better than anyone else.

It can be said that all the efforts he has made and the wealth he has accumulated so far have been prepared so that his wives can hand over their daughters with peace of mind.

When it comes to having a girlfriend, Yuu Tenkuji has never been ambiguous.

"Yes, really... I understand. There's no need to go to such lengths; time will tell."

Mrs. Yukinoshita couldn't stand his attitude. She snapped open her fan, covering the lower half of her gentle and beautiful face, and sighed slightly, feeling a bit embarrassed.

She simply couldn't understand why, after she had only made a tentative first attempt, he seemed to know what she was going to say and sealed her mouth with swift and meticulous action, like blocking a dam. All the words she had prepared became useless.

That direct counterattack, devoid of any weaknesses, is even more difficult to deal with than the deceit and trickery in the business world.

"Hmm..."

Feeling that her junior had the upper hand, Yukinoshita Saori inexplicably pouted her lips slightly behind her fan, her narrowed eyes sweeping unfriendly over the puzzled look on Tenkuji Yu's face.

But then she thought, what's wrong with being pinned down? This is a sign of his intelligence and caution!

As the future son-in-law of the Yukinoshita family, the pillar who will manage the great cause and bring prosperity to the family's descendants, the more his abilities surprise his mother-in-law and even make her feel inferior, the better.

Mrs. Yukinoshita immediately smiled with relief.

As for temperament, that goes without saying.

Whether it was her firm attitude at lunch or her confident assurances about the future now, one could see that this person's thoughts were complex yet so simple that it made her laugh.

Because he doesn't take shortcuts, doesn't use sweet words to fool me, and always sees a bright future in his eyes, using it as a bargaining chip—he's smart enough to choose a better way, but he still faces me like an honest man, laying everything out in the open, hoping I can entrust my daughter to him with peace of mind.

Look beyond the surface to the core.

Only when it comes to things related to Yukino does Tenkuji Yuu give her the feeling of a seventeen-year-old high school student, both impulsive and naive.

There's nothing wrong with that. On the contrary, Mrs. Yukinoshita really likes young people like that; rather, she admires them and has high hopes for them.

...The only downside is that he's too much of a womanizer.

Okay, let's use this to give him a little warning!

To prevent him from being too disrespectful to his elders in the future, and from dragging Yukino down with him!

"Ahem."

Gathering her scattered thoughts, Yukinoshita Saori coughed twice, half-closed her eyes, and spoke slowly.

“Tenkuji-kun, as I said before, your talent is not the key reason why I agree to your relationship with Yukino—whether you can bring happiness to my daughter and whether you can never betray her are what I care about most as a mother.”

He paused for a moment, then replied, "I understand."

"Do you really understand?"

Before he could finish speaking, Yukinoshita Saori suddenly opened her eyes, as if a blizzard had swept in from nowhere, and the oppressive aura of a superior coldly enveloped her.

"I know you two have a good relationship, and I believe Yukino can find happiness with you... But do you know what a foolish decision you've made?"

"...Playing both sides." He pursed his lips, met her gaze calmly, neither humble nor arrogant.

The fan was slowly closed, and it was gently patted twice on the delicate, boneless palm.

“Indeed, it’s common for men in large families to have multiple wives and concubines in high society… Although our Yukino family has never had such a precedent, if Yukino herself doesn’t mind, there’s nothing I can say.”

Speaking of this, Mrs. Yukinoshita really wanted to strangle her eldest daughter.

When I needed someone to support me the most, you turned around and went to your sister and brother-in-law to undermine me... Very well, all that advice I gave you when you were suffering from a relationship loss, you traitor!

It's decided, the day Yang Nai brings her boyfriend home, I'm going to make things difficult for them twice as hard as I am now!

Silently gritting her teeth, Mrs. Yukinoshita made her decision, her brows twitching slightly as she continued in a gentler tone, "But can you really guarantee that you will treat them equally from now on?"

"Bigamy is not allowed in Japan. Who do you want to be your legal wife? And what about the other person? Does she deserve to be a mistress and suffer in silence?"

Yuu Tenkuji: "..."

Seeing that he had fallen silent, Mrs. Yukinoshita picked up her fan and gently tapped it on his chest.

As if posing a question to this place, the gentle and pleasant voice carried a heavy weight.

"If they both get pregnant in the future, as their husband, can you really take care of both wives' sensitive feelings and physical condition during the preconception period?"

"Even if we don't go that far, the only girlfriend you're officially recognized as at school is Yui-hama, right? Hmph, you actually dared to make our Yukino your lover, you've got some nerve..."