I really don't want to have a girlfriend.

If he wants to keep it a secret, it means he has a guilty conscience and he has let himself down.

Then, once this leverage is obtained, the plan to possess him exclusively and live happily ever after with him will have a much higher chance of success.

If he doesn't care at all, it means he at least knows how to handle the emotional issues between girls, and is willing to let himself do something that is like revenge. It also means that he doesn't have to lower himself to take care of the feelings of his concubines like a virtuous first wife.

No matter what she does, she won't lose out. She can attack or defend, and she can always reveal her last trump card to reap the benefits from the chaos. Thinking about it, Yukino Yukinoshita couldn't help but admire herself.

Haruno-chan, you're such a scheming and wicked woman!

With a ding-dong, the elevator arrived at the eleventh floor.

Yukino stepped out of the elevator and went straight to the door of her apartment where she lived alone. She rang the doorbell, knocked on the door, and called out from outside:

"Yukino, are you home? If you are, open the door quickly, your big sister is here to play with you~"

While waiting for her to open the door, Yukinoshita Haruno closed her eyes slightly and quickly went over the lines she was about to say in her mind.

At the same time, she also remembered everything that had happened since she regained her memories.

Chapter Fourteen: The Annual Sisterly Drama - The Sister's Revenge

She went to see him with excitement and unease, only to be pushed away by him, who no longer liked her.

She just wanted to reclaim everything that she should have had, but he cruelly rejected her because he already had a new girlfriend. She could only resort to underhanded tactics in the shadows, feeling lost, jealous, and sneering, like a drowning dog who could only envy the happiness of others, forced to stand on the opposite side of him.

—Yes, it was because he wouldn't admit that she was his girlfriend that Yukino was so self-righteous and righteous on the phone, scolding herself for only using such petty tricks to get close to him, and even declaring that she would wage war against her sister and would never lose to someone like him.

Not to mention that at the amusement park, she and Tuanzi-chan really taught themselves a lesson together—two girlfriends working together to fend off an older female stalker. They must be quite proud of that, right?

Although the culprit was the man she loved most, recalling their righteous faces and her own pathetic and miserable state...

"Ugh, this is disgusting."

The sigh, carrying a volcanic heat of disgust, gradually dissipated into the cold winter corridor.

Yukino was still smiling, but only the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned. Her mature and delicate face had lost all its smile and warmth, becoming pale and cold.

"The grievances and bitterness of that time... I really hope you can experience them too."

She murmured expressionlessly, gradually loosening her clenched fists.

Looking back now, both November and December were filled with unhappy moments—even when he reluctantly accepted the bracelet he had made himself, the expressions on their faces as they watched were quite irritating.

I was here first, so why is that?

Why do you look down on me with that condescending gaze as I strive to reclaim my past?

Why should I, who finally regained my memories, be targeted like an outsider by you juniors?

During that period, Yukinoshita Haruno, filled with negative emotions, thought this:

"If our positions were reversed, I would show you what true cruelty is..."

Of course, I was just kidding—

One is her most beloved younger sister, and the other is her sister's best friend and the silly dumpling she inexplicably adores. How could she possibly cruelly take revenge on these two people?

At most, it's just a matter of tit for tat, returning the favor in full.

Since it's something that should be taken for granted, there's no need for any pity or leniency, is there?

After all, that's what everyone does.

The door slowly opened, and looking at her familiar yet unfamiliar younger sister behind it, Yukinoshita Haruno revealed a bright smile.

...So, I'm sorry, Yukino.

Before you regain your memories, please let me see if you'll show the same pitiful expression as I did in the past, when I was miserable and helpless.

△

And so, time returns to the present.

"Your Tenkuji-kun—Little Yu-Yu—is actually my boyfriend."

The photo on my phone wallpaper was taken before I left Tenkuji's house. I specifically asked him to take it with me because I wanted to get some proof of my status as his girlfriend.

It wasn't particularly intimate; they were just holding hands, cheek to cheek, and their lips were slightly pursed as they almost kissed. But that was enough to prove they were a couple.

She couldn't possibly spend time taking another picture of herself in bed and putting it on her desktop, could she? She didn't mind, but she was afraid her mother would kill her if she saw it.

"By the way, this photo was taken when I went to his house to see him—right after you met."

Seeing her younger sister standing there in shock, Yukino Yukinoshita smiled, put away her phone (which she had successfully used), and said to her in a slightly reproachful tone, "Although ignorance is no excuse, Yukino, really, how could you go on a date with your older sister's boyfriend at school so early in the morning? I've already reprimanded Yu-Yu as well. I hope you two can maintain the proper distance between 'friends'."

As she finished speaking, she leisurely admired Yukino's ever-changing, dazzling expressions, as captivating as neon lights.

"No, I...this..."

As expected before entering, her delicate and charming face showed an undisguised sense of shock and astonishment.

It seemed that the overwhelming amount of information had overwhelmed her brain, and the usually clever and intelligent younger sister was now standing with her mouth slightly open, but she couldn't utter a single complete sentence like a fool.

Her right foot wobbled as she took a step back, as if the distance she created gave her enough air to catch her breath. Yukino took several deep breaths before she could barely calm down under Haruno's slightly regretful gaze.

"...If this is a joke you carefully prepared, I can only congratulate you on your great success."

She bit her lip and glared at her coldly, as stubborn as ever, unwilling to admit defeat to her sister.

"Oh dear, a guy who makes jokes like that is definitely more of a loser than a woman who keeps chasing after a man she's already dumped, right?"

Yang Nai smiled easily, having anticipated her reaction: "So, here's the evidence for you."

He took out his phone again and called Tenkuji Yu in front of her, turning on speakerphone.

He put his index finger to his lips and winked playfully, signaling her to be quiet. Then, Yang Nai waited for the call to connect with a happy expression.

The busy signal didn't last long.

"Yang Nai? What's wrong? Are you changing your mind?"

"!?"

His familiar, gentle, and mellow voice reached her ears, as if her seemingly impossible guess had been instantly confirmed. Yukino Yukinoshita's pupils trembled violently, and she staggered back to the wall, her face drained of color.

"How... is this possible..."

Yukinoshita frowned in displeasure at her unconscious muttering, her index finger and lips emphasizing the importance of being quiet when others are on the phone.

Fortunately, she had anticipated her sister's reaction and had covered the microphone with her finger beforehand.

When it was his turn to speak, he naturally released his fingers from the microphone and began speaking casually:

"I haven't changed my mind. I'll find time to have you all to myself. Oh, and there's the Christmas party tonight. You're inviting Yukino too, right? Do you need me to let her know?"

Knowing nothing, he said casually, "It's alright. I'll go find her myself once she calms down... And if I'm not mistaken, she should have already realized something and is preparing to talk to me again, right?"

"..."

The instant I heard those words.

Yukino Yukinoshita stood there stunned. Although she was still in shock and her mind was blank, a strange warmth began to rise in her chest and flowed through her cold fingertips and nerves.

The greatest treasure between them is not something as difficult to define as friendship or love, but rather a deeper understanding of each other than the other knows, a kind of telepathic connection.

tacit agreement.

As long as this tacit understanding exists, no matter how many times, Yukino Yukinoshita is willing to believe in the one she holds in her heart.

Observing this change, Yukino raised an eyebrow at Yukino, her eyes flashing with displeasure, while her cheeks puffed out as if she were jealous.

"Seriously, to openly say you want to cheat on me with your younger sister in front of your older sister, I'm really going to be angry!"

Yuu Tenkuji coughed awkwardly twice: "Ahem, please forgive me for this... Let me finish dealing with the problem at hand first."

"Hmph, don't worry. Since I've already promised you, I'll do my best to cooperate with you at the Christmas party, not just now."

Changing the subject, Yukinoshita suddenly smiled sweetly, "By the way, darling, how are you going to tell Yui-chan that you actually cheated on her with her best friend's older sister?"

Yukinoshita Yukino: "!?"

Yuu Tenkuji pondered for a long time, then sighed helplessly: "I guess I have to be honest... When I dated Yukino last time, her reaction was much stronger than I expected, and this time it will probably make her even more upset."

"Sigh, I hope she can retain her previous memories like Qiong, that would make things much easier."

Yukinoshita nodded obediently: "Yeah, yeah, there's nothing we can do about it. If all else fails, just abandon Yui-chan! It's her loss that she hates you over something so small, there's no need to waste your energy comforting her, anyway, I'll always be with you~"

Tenkuji Yu gave a wry smile: "Don't say things like that... Hmm? Wait, you wouldn't call me about this for no reason, and the questions you asked feel a bit deliberate..."

"You treat your girlfriend the same way; you really are a suspicious guy."

Yukino almost couldn't help but laugh, and then glared at her younger sister who seemed to want to say something, warning her not to disturb her conversation with her boyfriend.

But she truly lives up to her nickname, Xiao Youyou.

They sensed something was wrong after only a few words; if they continued, they would probably be exposed very soon.

Reluctantly abandoning the idea of ​​discussing kissing and sex with Yukino in front of him, Yukinoshita Haruno raised her voice impatiently, drowning out his thoughtful murmur:

"Okay, okay~ I'm hanging up now. Please tell your beloved girlfriend 'I love you, see you tonight,' okay? Otherwise, I might cause trouble at your Christmas party!"

"Please, young lady, show mercy."

Before the call ended, his voice was so gentle it seemed to touch the heart.

"See you tonight, I love you, Haruno. And..."

Having heard what she wanted to hear, Yukino Yukinoshita pressed the end call button before he could finish speaking.

Then he tossed his phone aside, tilted his head slightly, and smiled as he admired the disheveled and bewildered Yukino Yukinoshita in front of him.

What did she want to say? She probably couldn't say anything at all.

It's like your heart and lungs are covered in snow, your throat is blocked, your blood is cold, and your vision goes black.

However, the reality before him was incredibly cruel, leaving him no room to escape.

"That's the kind of expression I want to see..."

The barely perceptible murmur disappeared into a smug, light laugh.

Was it just my imagination? I saw a reflection of my past in her.

Even though the "revenge" was successful, for some reason, I didn't feel that exhilarating feeling of the pent-up frustration and depression in my heart instantly vanishing.

So, in the end, Yukinoshita Haruno always does things that harm others without benefiting herself.