I really don't want to have a girlfriend.

Update time changed

Because 6 a.m. is too difficult for my body, I've fixed the release time to around noon for both chapters to be posted together.

If it doesn't last seven days, I'll tell everyone in the group that I'm an idiot!

Regarding Chapter 194 of the previous volume, although most of you have already read the original version or read it in the group, I still want to explain that the review process has been holding me up for a week. I will communicate with the editor again to see when it can be released. I hope he won't take down my entire book just because my revised version is too explicit.

Chapter Fifteen: The Tragic Forgotten Ones

Realizing that he had achieved his goal and let his younger sister know what it felt like to be told, "The person you like is actually dating me."

Like a balloon that has suddenly deflated, Yukino Yukinoshita lost all interest. She felt utterly bored, both of them—herself, who was showing off, and her younger sister, who was standing there alone and helpless like a child.

What's the point of spouting nonsense to your family and hurting your own sisters for the sake of so-called love?

—Thinking this calmly to herself, Yukino Yukinoshita did not regret it. Some things are not meant to be done because they are meaningful, but rather you only know whether they are meaningful after you have done them.

It's also a chance for my past self to resolve her inner conflicts.

"That's how it is. I'm too lazy to explain the details to you... Anyway, he'll contact you first. If you come to his house for the Christmas party tonight, everything will be answered then."

With her smile fading, Yukino Yukinoshita spoke softly as she passed by Yukino, putting on the shoes she had just taken off.

"You might think I'm being unreasonable, doing this in front of someone you have a crush on... but once you think back, you'll understand that I was just doing the same thing as you."

Ignoring her complicated look filled with confusion and grievance, Yang opened the door and continued to speak: "I was even gentler than you were back then. Apart from stating the facts, I didn't say anything else such as declaring war on you or being unable to agree with you."

"Of course, there's also the reason why you haven't done anything right now, but... when it comes to disregarding family ties for the sake of love and using words to kill your family, we're all birds of a feather."

At this point, Yukino Yukinoshita couldn't help but laugh, the corners of her mouth curving upwards with a hint of mockery.

The women in the Yukinoshita family are not only troublesome, but also extremely twisted.

Twisted to the outside world, and even more distorted internally... Even so, Yukino Yukinoshita still believes that she loves her silly little sister, and loves the stubborn and innocent Yukino.

So, stepping outside, she put her hands in her trench coat pockets, leaned at a forty-five-degree angle, and smiled at Yukino, saying:

"If it were just you, I might be happy to share him with you... After all, they're all from the Yukinoshita family! It's good to keep the good stuff in the family. My child will have the surname Yukinoshita, and your child will have the surname Tenkuji. That's a perfect distribution!"

"..."

The topic shifted so quickly, and still immersed in the complex emotions brought about by the massive amount of information, Yukino just blinked blankly, her lips twitching unconsciously, unsure of what to say to her sister.

Yang Nai didn't mind, shrugged nonchalantly, and turned around.

"As someone who's been there, let me give you some advice—don't hesitate, don't overthink it, when it's time to step up, step up, and when it's time to express your feelings, just say it directly."

"The guy you like is a jerk, a super player who's really good at it and girls can't escape his grasp... So unless you're planning to just let yourself go or just throw caution to the wind and make a scene, you'd better take things easy about your three-person relationship in the Service Club and don't keep your distance from him because of Yui-chan."

"Otherwise, if this love triangle drama drags on for too long, it will torture you and us viewers alike. It's better to fast forward to the ending, since nothing will change anyway..."

With a sigh, Yukinoshita closed the door behind her.

"Sister's going home now, no need to see me off. See you tonight."

"..."

Looking at the closed door, Yukino Yukinoshita slowly pursed her thin, soft lips, her chest rising and falling with each deep breath, and her fists clenched unconsciously at her sides.

From the moment she started talking, she couldn't utter a single word to her sister who was talking to herself... not only because she was still in a daze, confused about the current situation, but also because she had too many questions and didn't know where to begin.

More importantly, she was constantly being stared at by her sister's deep red eyes. Deep within those eyes, which she had become accustomed to, lay not only the usual coldness of authority and mockery, but also a complex mix of unfamiliar emotions: jealousy, anger, and pity.

Why did it turn out like this?

Yesterday I was living an ordinary daily life, only feeling unusually lonely on Christmas Eve... Why did so many bizarre and chaotic things happen when I woke up?

Which part of the memory is faulty...?

"Ah, right, right~"

The door, which was not yet locked by the electronic lock, was pushed open a crack, and Yukinoshita Haruno peeked in from outside.

Seeing her adorable younger sister, who was startled and retreated like a kitten, she smiled mischievously, her tone unconsciously becoming cheerful:

"I want to ask you, when you wake up in the morning, do you notice anything wrong with your body or any strange changes?"

Yukino's eyes widened slightly, and she asked, somewhat confused, "Change... what do you mean?"

"Seriously, do I really have to explain it to you? It's so embarrassing!"

Like a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl, Yang Nai pouted and stomped her feet, blushing and acting a little shy.

Then, very readily, she said, "It's about whether your hymen is still intact, whether you've experienced any pain from being broken, and whether there's any blood on the sheets. Although I didn't see any hickeys on you, I'm still worried about whether you two have really consummated your relationship."

"..."

After standing there dumbfounded for a few seconds, a blush quickly spread from her collarbone to her cheeks. Yukino Yukinoshita, embarrassed and annoyed, strode forward, pushed her sister's head out of the door, and then slammed the door shut.

"There's nothing there!! We're not in that kind of relationship, how could I possibly have a baby... or cook a meal!"

"Hahaha, as expected, you're unreliable when you can't remember anything when asked~"

"Please go back quickly!"

Panting heavily, she pressed down on the door, listening to the familiar, annoying laughter fading into the distance. Yukino gritted her teeth, as if she suddenly couldn't breathe, and slowly slid to the ground.

"...Since you know I don't remember, don't ask questions that will make people care too much."

Her dull, long hair concealed her expression, and her lonely, helpless voice seemed as if it might disappear into the corner of the living room at any moment.

She braced herself on the floor with both hands, flipped over like a salted fish, and leaned weakly against the door with her slender back, which was not as straight and dignified as usual.

"What... have I forgotten...? Why is Tenkuji-kun dating my sister? And what does this have to do with Yui...?"

Yukino Yukinoshita murmured softly.

The only people who could answer her were one who had just said "I love you" to her sister on the phone, and another who left triumphantly with a smug smile.

She, who knew nothing and was still trying to dispel the fog of confusion, was inexplicably attacked by the two men one after another. The bombardment of information left her dizzy and disoriented, while the thorny truths ruthlessly pierced her heart. She had no way to express her grievances and confusion.

How wonderful it would be if everything were just a nightmare, and I could wake up to find things back to normal?

If it's not a nightmare, then how am I supposed to face these complex and cruel realities?

"..."

In front of the entrance hall, the coldness of the ground seemed to climb up the spine, freezing the heart that was beating with difficulty.

Yukino Yukinoshita helplessly hugged her legs, buried her face deep in her knees, and her shoulders trembled slightly as if they were cold.

She never knew that she, who always prided herself on being absolutely perfect, would have such a ridiculous and pathetic side.

So pitiful, it could only whimper like a fragile and helpless kitten in front of the empty living room.

Chapter Sixteen: Meeting with Asuna Yuuki

After lunch, I spent an hour preparing the ingredients for dinner and put all the necessary materials on the kitchen counter.

He then prepared to visit his girlfriends.

Because some things are better said face-to-face, and it's also easier to offer comfort through physical contact when emotions are running high, he didn't use the most time-saving and effortless video call. Instead, he called first and then arranged to meet in person.

On a winter afternoon, the sky cleared up, the snow had mostly melted in the sun, and the trams had resumed operation early.

Even before the nighttime festivities when the city lights come on and the streets are ablaze with color, the streets are already bustling with activity.

After all, most schools officially announced the start of winter break today, and it's also Christmas Day, a day when countless men and women dance for joy. Everywhere you can see young couples strolling hand in hand, showing off their affection in the atmosphere, which makes other single pedestrians give way and send envious, twisted grins behind their backs.

Perhaps only stores that are having Christmas sales would welcome couples who are being overly affectionate while it's still light out?

Like an anomaly, Yuu Tenkuji walked naturally through the couples, seemingly unconcerned about the countless, highly concentrated clusters of hormones everywhere.

After all, if we're being honest, they should all be envious of me.

Having enjoyed three one-on-one relationships and openly dated two beautiful girls simultaneously, he's now expanding his business by bringing back all his former girlfriends for more dates—

When it comes to the richness of his romantic experience, probably no one in this city can beat him.

Although it's really nothing to be proud of... if possible, Yuu Tenkuji would still wish that her romantic life could be simpler.

Unfortunately, it's too late to turn back and start over.

Yuu Tenkuji dared to guarantee that if the system hadn't forced him to flirt with girls everywhere, he definitely wouldn't have been a womanizer during the normal stages of meeting and getting to know each other. Instead, he would have remained devoted to the girl he liked first.

That's right, he's a truly devoted and perfect man at heart!

Shamelessly admiring herself all the way, at 2:50 pm, Yuu Tenkuji arrived at Star Cafe, located 200 meters from Chiba Station toward the shopping street.

He had just found a seat when he saw a beautiful young woman step into the coffee shop, looking around as if searching for something.

Yuuki Tenkuji raised his hand: "Yuuki-kun, over here."

She immediately noticed him and quickly walked over, an apologetic expression appearing on her delicate, lightly made-up face.

"I'm sorry, we're a little late."

Her princess braid was elegantly coiled on the side of her head, and her chestnut-brown hair flowed behind her, as if absorbing all the light in the coffee shop, radiating a smooth and beautiful sheen.

Even the heavy winter clothes couldn't hide the girl's perfectly proportioned figure with a prominent bust and curvy hips. Beneath the long white cotton skirt that reached her calves, one could see the tight white stockings covering her dainty ankles, which, together with the simple canvas shoes, created a unique style that was both cute and mature.

As light footsteps echoed, a rich and refreshing fragrance swept through half of the café, drawing the attention of every man passing by.

Then, the gentle and graceful chestnut-haired girl gathered her skirts and sat down gracefully in front of the handsome young man.

A chorus of sighs fell to the ground, and disappointed gazes were withdrawn.

"It's already very punctual, only about fifteen seconds later than me."

Tenkuji Yuu smiled gently. He had long since stopped deriving a sense of vanity from the envious reactions of others, and naturally, he didn't even care.

"But then again, are girls these days used to arriving ten minutes early for appointments? Looks like I'll have to arrive twenty minutes early next time."

Then the competition continues, and eventually everyone might as well arrive at the meeting place at dawn with sleeping bags and wait for each other... Is this the devil of politeness?

"It's just that I have a habit of arriving early; not all girls do that."

Asuna Yuuki smiled politely, her fingers lightly touching her bangs, her long, curled eyelashes trembling slightly, as if she was secretly observing him under the guise of fixing her hair.

"Judging from Tenkuji-kun's tone, does Yuihama-san also arrive ten minutes early when you make plans to meet her?"

Yuu Tenkuji shook her head and said with a wry smile, "No, she's probably the one who's always late... Even though we've been dating for so long, we haven't had a single proper date yet."