I really don't want to have a girlfriend.

"Yay—cough cough, no. That's good!" Forcibly suppressing her cheers into a serious nod, Yukinoshita Haruno easily hooked the tab with one finger. As the bubbles burst, a faint aroma of alcohol mixed with the mature fragrance of a woman wafted into Tenkuji Yu's nose.

He watched as Yukino Yukinoshita boldly tilted her head back and drank the wine, her slender, graceful neck straightening, her skin appearing even whiter and more translucent under the lamplight.

She gurgled a few times, then, without caring about her image, let out a loud "Pfft—" with a broad, joyful laugh.

"Awesome! A chilled beer straight from the fridge is definitely the best appetizer; it's so addictive!"

Kasumigaoka Utaha waved her hand dismissively, "If you want to drink, go over to the sofa. Don't bother us while we're eating, you drunkard."

"I want to eat too." Yukino Yukinoshita said this, but did not sit down in the seat opposite her.

She simply took a few more sips of the sake, her fair and delicate feet lightly tapping the ground, and casually said to Tenkuji Yu:

When do you plan to help me regain my memories?

Chapter 160 Kissing Yang Nai

"what?"

Even Yuu Tenkuji didn't expect that she would bring this up at this time.

"Stop playing dumb, you've already found a way to restore our memories, haven't you?"

Yukinoshita patted his shoulder and casually said, "First it was Natsukawa Masuzu, then it's me, right? And then Yukino and Yuuki Asuna, who turned back into humans from animals."

"I don't care about the order, but I still want to get back to normal as soon as possible... After all, it's not a good feeling to realize that you've forgotten something."

After saying that, she glanced leisurely at the two people in their seats and chuckled softly: "I believe you have no reason to refuse me, right?"

Just as Yukino Yukinoshita said, regardless of whether she brought up the matter of regaining his memories at this time, Yuu Tenkuji still had to do to her what he had done to Masuzu Natsukawa earlier—of course, he had no reluctance or resistance in his heart, he just didn't plan to bring it up during the meal or in front of everyone.

She must understand this as well.

So it's quite obvious that while seemingly asking Yuu Tenkuji, Yukino Yukinoshita was actually announcing to everyone present that she was the one who would be kissing Yuu Tenkuji next.

Moreover, in this situation, no one could stop it; just as the trend of the times was inevitable and the waves were raging, they could only watch helplessly as Yukino Yukinoshita, upholding the principles of justice, pressed down on the man named Yuu Tenkuji and ruthlessly devoured and plundered him, without uttering a single word of objection!

That kind of scene... just thinking about it is so exciting...

It's not that she likes the "eye-poisoning" series, it's just that Yukinoshita Haruno thinks that doing it would make her feel a great sense of accomplishment.

"I thought you would come sneaking around."

Sensing the provocation emanating from that relaxed and casual gaze, Kasumigaoka Utaha did not easily become angry. Instead, she curled the corners of her lips and responded with a cold laugh: "Are you trying to make us impotently furious? What a pity, I've already enjoyed a richer and more intense 'feast' before you. Sharing a little bit with you is nothing. You can be happy about it."

As she spoke, she crossed her arms and rubbed them together, letting out a sigh of lingering satisfaction.

Yukinoshita smiled emotionlessly: "Don't worry, I'll enjoy it too... the moment I regain my memories."

She spoke very softly, as if she were plotting some kind of conspiracy, as she said the last sentence.

Only Tenkuji Yu could hear it, but like everyone else, he didn't react much—Yukinoshita Haruno casually placed her hand on his shoulder, silently hoping that he would be smart and not go against his girlfriend who would eventually remember him.

"So, what do you plan to do?"

Natsukawa Masaki sat down at the dining table, took a bite of the food, and then stopped eating. He turned his attention to Yukinoshita Haruno, who was carrying a bottle of sake, and asked with interest, "In my experience, if he kisses you, your memory will come back completely in less than five seconds—only the memories we retain in reality—that French kiss at the end was something I added on my own."

"And when it's your turn, will you aim for memory or for intimacy... Ha, I bet you don't even need to ask, right? Seriously, you've only known Ayu for a few hours, yet you give off the feeling that you could devour him at any moment. It's terrifying."

"Thank you for the compliment. I mostly act on instinct." Yukinoshita Haruno replied casually without even looking at her. "If I hadn't loved him so much in the past, I probably wouldn't be able to kiss him willingly now that I've lost my memory... That's different from some people, but oh well, that's just how it is with her feelings."

"You really dare to say that..." As if her soft spot had been hit, Natsukawa Masaki smirked and said, "Then how about trying to regain your memories on your own to prove that your feelings for him far surpass ours? Don't let Ayu kiss you, and it's best to stay away from him. If you can regain your memories under these circumstances, I will respectfully call you Haruno-neechan from now on, how about that?"

"I don't want a sister like you." Yukinoshita Haruno waved her hand dismissively, then ignored her and continued to look at Tenkuji Yu, a strange light flashing in her eyes.

"If you have no objections, let's start after dinner, okay?"

“…Okay.” Yuu Tenkuji, who just wanted to eat in peace, nodded slowly amidst the scrutinizing gazes.

Of course, no one would object.

Both girls, now in human form, had benefited from the "kissing therapy" and weren't so petty as to disregard the bigger picture and fight to the death with Yuuno.

As for Black Cat and Canary, let alone whether they could object, as the two who might be kissed next, objecting now would only cause trouble for themselves—anyway, no one could see the strange anticipation mixed with their shyness at this moment, so they just pretended to be nothing and stayed quietly by.

The silver-haired girl understood early on that there was no room for her to interfere, so she quietly finished her portion and went to the kitchen to make dessert.

This was the first time Itoko had ever made food that ended up being left over.

Before Tenkuji Yu could finish Natsukawa Masuzu's lunch, which he had only taken a bite of, Yukinoshita Haruno pulled him away from his seat and said impatiently, "Come on, let's go to your room."

"To my room?" Tenkuuji Yu blinked, a little flustered.

What is this female hooligan trying to do? Is she trying to take the opportunity to get his car repaired in front of other people?

It wasn't that he was being coy; Tenkuji Yu simply hadn't considered taking the final step during the passionate kiss that brought back his memories—after all, he hadn't remembered anything yet, making it difficult for him to wholeheartedly embrace love.

In contrast, Yukino's initiative was remarkable in his eyes; she ignored all obstacles, did whatever she wanted according to her inner intuition, was bolder, clearer, and more upright than anyone else, and did not allow herself to fall behind.

Despite the thought that "she should be more hypocritical, more insincere, and more wicked," he couldn't ignore Yukinoshita Haruno's undeniable charm at this moment, as she wanted to be alone with him in her room.

With mixed feelings, Yuu Tenkuji led the school nurse, whom he had only known for less than a day, upstairs.

Two people and two animals followed behind. Natsukawa Masuzu was still making sarcastic remarks: "After the kiss, you still have to go to the room to pick her up. I didn't expect Ms. Haruno to be such a shy person."

Miss Yang didn't even turn her head: "I'm just shy, I have no interest in doing that kind of thing in front of outsiders."

Kasumigaoka Utaha casually crossed her arms, looking like she was ready to watch a good show: "You'd better give up your plan to sneak away. I'll just listen outside, and if I hear any strange breathing or noises from inside, I'll have Itoko open the door for me... I've lived here for a while now, so I still have this little bit of power."

"It doesn't matter."

Seemingly too lazy to even pay attention to them, Yukino followed him into the room, casually locking the door behind her to completely cut off the annoying stalkers.

Her gaze remained fixed on Tenkuji Yu until he turned around, at which point a gentle smile bloomed on her lips.

"Okay, at least we can finally be alone together."

She glanced around at the furnishings in his room, then gently twirled a strand of slightly curled hair near her cheek.

Yukino Yukinoshita leaned against the door, seemingly only now showing signs of nervousness and shyness. Her pretty face was flushed with a faint blush, but her eyes, like a pair of sparkling black pearls, shone into the eyes of Yuu Tenkuji.

"Whatever you want to do, whatever you want to do, just do it all for your older sister~ But this is my first time, so be gentle."

If she were truly bold and proactive, she should be saying these things by the bedside right now.

Seeing her leaning against the door, seemingly waiting for him to come over, Yuuki Tenkuji seemed to understand a little better what kind of nature Yukinoshita Haruno was hiding beneath her unfathomable disguise.

It wasn't the sudden enlightenment of discovering a new continent, but rather like picking up an old photograph. The more you learned about her, the more a warm sense of familiarity welled up in your heart.

Yuu Tenkuji didn't turn on the lights, but slowly walked forward, using the dim light shining in from the window to look at her features, her snow-white and rosy skin, her trembling eyelashes, and her slightly pursed lips.

Even art museums couldn't accommodate such a beautiful and alluring woman, yet she now let her guard down in front of him, allowing him to take her as he pleased.

—This is just to help her regain her memory.

He kept reminding himself that this was the real reason he was kissing her.

But as he held her shoulders, and with a shy yet solemn gesture, their lips met, Tenkuji Yu suddenly realized—

The stirrings that resonate from the soul, the desires that surge deep within the body, are difficult to suppress with the high walls of reason.

Then the giant wave knocked the two of them over, and the tide completely submerged the dimly lit room.

Chapter 161 I Love You

Like the caress of a summer night sky, it is initially cool and delicate, a fleeting experience, but then becomes fiery and is swallowed up by surging waves.

—This is how I felt when I kissed Natsukawa Masuzu.

Like the soothing warmth of the winter sun, it is initially soft and pleasant, and the gentleness and moisture after the snow melts quickly come over you, soaking your whole body with the scent of sunshine and fresh snow. Only the word "comfortable" can describe it.

—This is how I felt when I kissed Yukino Yukinoshita.

He never imagined that he would be able to kiss two beautiful women of different types in less than half a day and then carefully distinguish the differences between them.

Perhaps the difference between a womanizer who has been with countless women and a pure-hearted harem man lies in the fact that the latter can describe the girl in front of him as a fairy who is rare in heaven and unparalleled on earth with just one kiss, so moved that he can hardly concentrate on the process of mucous membrane contact?

Every kiss is different, and every kiss deserves to be treated with care.

Yuu Tenkuji didn't know what Yukino Yukinoshita was thinking, but after the initial discomfort and slight embarrassment, he quickly became immersed in it, instinctively savoring the sweet taste spreading across his lips and tongue, subconsciously emptying his mind, letting himself feel like a bird flying in the clouds, soaring in the entwined clouds and rain.

Regardless of whether it's to regain memories or how many people she actually likes right now.

Yuu Tenkuji felt as if she had returned to her childhood, when she was very young and still dependent on her mother's embrace, lazily and relaxed, unwilling to be separated from her. A nostalgic feeling warmed her chest, from vague to clear.

...It wasn't that I had a mother complex, or that Yang Nai exuded a maternal scent.

Because it had been so long since I'd done this, because I'd felt immense joy and happiness doing it before, because the person standing before me was the one who had always loved me deeply—

Because she is Yukino Yukinoshita.

It is an indispensable part of Yuu Tenkuji's life, and also one of his life experiences.

That is why it is so important, even if the world changes and she is no longer herself, Yuu Tenkuji will never forget this feeling and will never let go of the hands that are tightly clasped.

Never again.

……

Neither passionate nor ambiguous.

She clearly intended to intensify the kiss and then push him onto the bed.

But as their fingers intertwined, the kiss transformed from tentative to a passionate and tender, almost probing, advance. Yukino suddenly realized that she didn't need to do anything to disrupt the tender yet inexplicably warm atmosphere of their embrace.

—It is not a beast beneath the guise of a gentleman, but a traveler who has been lost for a long time and is unwilling to easily let go of the pointer that has been lost and regained.

He wanted to go home, and she was there.

So gradually, Yukino gave up on unbuttoning his shirt, letting him bind her tightly with his fingertips, gently accepting his demands, and letting the two of them be swallowed up by each other's panting.

They didn't think about anything else; they just kissed each other quietly and continuously, conveying all their feelings and emotions through that warmth.

Before I knew it, I was sitting on the edge of the bed.

"Are you ready yet? If you are, open the door, otherwise I'll have Itoko open it for me."

Someone outside was making a disturbing noise, but the two people inside seemed oblivious, their eyes fixed only on each other.

With her hands on Yuu's shoulders, Yukinoshita gently pushed him away, her bright red tongue lightly licking the corner of her lips, leaving a salty taste.

"Why are you crying?" she asked with a smile.

"I feel like I owe you a lot, but I just can't remember why."