I really don't want to have a girlfriend.

Before long, the last light in the room went out, blending into the dim night outside the window.

The stars and moon were not shining, and the early August evening breeze stirred the curtains, creating an eerie feeling.

But in his dreams, he rarely smiled with such ease, peace, and contentment.

△

September 5th, Monday.

The same pick-up location, the same red brick wall and graffiti, and the same two people whose relationship remains unchanged.

There was no passionate kiss upon meeting; after a casual and natural greeting, Miss Yukinoshita drove to the ski resort in the city.

This is the only place to ski in the summer, unless you're going to climb Mount Fuji.

They talked about many things in the car, including Kyō's reaction to his girlfriend, his apology for giving her the comb, and also about Yūki Kōichirō's sister, who is said to be very beautiful, gentle, polite, quiet and well-behaved, and a good candidate for a political marriage.

As we talked, we arrived at the indoor ski resort.

Unlike the sweltering heat outside, the ticket counter alone was so cool that it sent a shiver down your spine; you could feel the chill emanating from inside.

Couples get a discount on tickets, so the two of them went in hand in hand, changed into their rented ski suits and boots, and quickly ventured into the frigid ski resort, playing in the snow like children.

First, they threw snowballs at each other—

After throwing a few, Yukino Yukino realized that he not only hit the target every time, but also moved with ghostly flair. So she immediately crouched down to defend herself and declared a truce.

Then, while brushing off the white snowflakes that were all over his body and hair, he angrily cursed Tenkuji Yu:

"It's a miracle that a guy like you, who throws snowballs at girls and shows absolutely no tenderness, can even get a girlfriend! ... Ugh, the snow's seeping into my underwear."

Yuu Tenkuji could only laugh awkwardly and honestly lower his head to admit his mistake.

Next, we'll build a snowman—

The snow at the ski resort is quite different from natural snow. At most, you can only build a snowman the size of a ball. If you want to build something bigger, you have to bring professional tools.

The two spent half an hour building a pair of snowmen standing shoulder to shoulder, looking like a loving couple, and then took a photo with them with smiles on their faces.

While considering how to take these two painstakingly created works home, several children ran by playing around, causing the snowman couple to explode and naturally perish on the spot.

"Never mind, never mind. They're just a bunch of kids, don't let them spoil the fun."

Incidentally, the person who gave the child a terrifying smile and rolled up his sleeves, ready to return for revenge, was Yuu Tenkuji.

Yukinoshita Haruno was responsible for stopping him and calming him down, so that he wouldn't really cause trouble for himself because of a pair of snowmen.

Couples can also experience seated skiing together – the kind where you sit on a ski and slide downhill.

She sat in front, and Tenkuji Yu sat behind her, straddling her sides, her arms wrapped around her beautiful, firm, and slender waist, her head resting on her shoulder, gently blowing on the hair by her ear.

As she adjusted her sitting position, she suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "Huh? It feels like something hard is pressing against me."

Yuu Tenkuji calmly replied, "Stop lying. With such a thick ski suit, you can't feel anything at all."

She laughed persistently, "So, you really are hard-on?"

Yuu Tenkuji retorted, not to be outdone: "It's not that easy. On the contrary, your ears are quite red, aren't they? So this is your sensitive spot."

As they whispered to each other, the two slid down the snow slope. With their excellent athletic abilities, they were unlikely to get injured and eventually came to a smooth stop.

Yu Tenkuji also acquired the "Skiing (Advanced)" skill, but the larger ski slope was under repair, so he couldn't experience standing skiing and could only slide down the slope while sitting on the skis, which he quickly got tired of.

Just then, artificial snowflakes began to fall from the sky.

White fluff swirled in the air under the control of the fan, as if stepping into a snow country where snowflakes were flying everywhere. Tourists couldn't help but stop what they were doing, tilt their faces up, and be intoxicated by the rain of falling snowflakes.

After taking a few photos, Yuu Tenkuji, like everyone else, stood up straight and let the snowflakes fall on her face, melting into cool water droplets.

"Hey, little Youyou."

My girlfriend's soft voice rang out beside me.

Tenkuuji Yu turned her head and looked at her, smiling gently: "What's wrong?"

Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she smiled sincerely and happily: "In such a picturesque place, let's hug as a memento!"

"Huh?" Yuu Tenkuji was taken aback. Just as he realized something was wrong, Yukinoshita Haruno opened her arms wide and jumped up to hug him.

"Hey!"

"Wait, it's dangerous..."

He quickly hugged her back, supporting his weight, and let her arms cross behind his neck.

Before she could finish speaking, her sinister voice reached her ears—

"You've been tricked, little Youyou."

"what?!"

Yuu Tenkuji's eyes widened instantly, then he froze on the spot, his face gradually turning pale.

The next moment, Yukinoshita Haruno stuffed the snowball in her hand into her ski suit and rubbed it vigorously twice.

"Sorry, I don't have the habit of letting people bully me without fighting back~"

She nimbly withdrew from his embrace, and Yukinoshita Haruno watched with delight as he jumped around, shaking the snow off his clothes as he shivered.

Then he quickly turned around, grinning like a fox that had stolen a chicken, clearly ready to make a run for it.

"I'm going to the restroom, don't follow me!"

"Snow! Under! Yang! No! You stop right there!"

Seeing her leave the battlefield with a bright yet mischievous smile, Tenkuji Yuu was shivering with cold, gritting his teeth in a mix of anger and laughter, perfectly embodying the image of a handsome man who is both angry and cold.

He figured he could run away from the nunnery, but not the temple. He decided that when he got back, he would teach her a lesson in the car with his expert kissing and oral skills!

……

...

all in all.

On the first day that Yu's mindset changed, they had a very pleasant date.

He also believes that, at least until the day when everything comes to an end, they can continue like this, just like any other couple, experiencing countless happy and heartwarming everyday romantic comedies together.

This was Yuu Tenkuji's first love, so he cherished it all the more.

Because he cherished it so much, he always overlooked the more important thing—

Time did not slow down just because it suddenly gained meaning.

And so, two weeks later.

A very simple bounty

Hedgehog Cat had a bug yesterday. I wonder if any of you readers have managed to get over 100 monthly votes?

Thankfully, I said before that I wouldn't be offering monthly pass bounties, phew~ (pats his strong chest)

Recommendation votes and monthly votes are very useful during the new book period. They can increase the chances of getting on the list, and the author may also receive rewards from the monthly vote ranking. I got them for the book "Love After School", but there are too many big names in this book at the same time, so I don't plan to compete for them.

Even so, I still hope that readers can vote to encourage the author. After all, seeing too few votes in the comments section can easily make me doubt whether my writing is too bad, which might discourage you from voting.

Therefore, for this bounty, I only plan to offer two options: slashing blades and giving a tip.

The rules are the same as the previous bounty:

One hundred razor blades per watch.

One chapter will be updated for every 10,000 rewards.

Ten chapters for a gold treasure chest, five chapters for a silver one—although such a thing is unlikely, I'll mention it anyway. Only when everyone is happy can the author get paid, so please vote for "everyone is happy," thank you.

The event will last for seven days with no upper limit. I estimate it will only be about ten updates, so there's nothing to be afraid of anymore.

Then, the first volume will also come to an end. If everyone participates enthusiastically in the bounty, we might see the volume finished in a single day, without having to anxiously wait for the next chapter.

I saw the author's character on the day the book was published, so feel free to tip and vote. If I can't write something, I'll be the first one to blame myself.

I can guarantee that the ending of the first volume is the most exciting and breathtaking part. You'll definitely enjoy reading it in one go!

Let you decide whether the author will become a wordsmith again, locking herself in a dark room from 5 a.m. to 3 a.m. to pay off her debts!

Chapter 84 Until the Dark Clouds Covered the Sun

Group 4 ⑧87④97⑨9

August 19th, still summer.

As Yuu Tenkuji closed the door, dusk was falling outside.

"I am back."

"Welcome back. You went on a date again today, didn't you?"

Kasugano Sora had been waiting for a long time in the entryway, her face full of displeasure.

The gray-spotted kitten next to her mimicked her actions, widening its cat eyes and staring at him with feigned seriousness.

"Work, work, don't be so sensitive." Tenkuji Yu smiled ingratiatingly and took out a dolphin plush toy from the bag in her hand. "Here, a gift."

"Your job is to survey the aquarium?" Kasugano Sora wrinkled her nose, her tone displeased, but she obediently took the plush toy and hugged it to her chest.

"I think you're just using your position for personal gain; you're a bunch of filthy adults!"

"Working while dating, that's called good time management... Well, you wouldn't understand, Sora."

With a smile on her face, Tenkuji Yu waved her hand, took off her shoes, and was about to walk past.

Gritting her teeth, Kasugano Sora kicked his shinbone indignantly: "Who doesn't understand? I know more than you! Go cook!"

Then, Tenkuji Yu was completely unharmed, but she turned green, hugged her feet, and skipped into the living room.

"Really..."

Yuu Tenkuji shook his head with amusement.

Over the past two weeks of dating, the physical enhancements rewarded by the system have gradually accumulated to a noticeable level—he once hit his hands and feet with a wooden baseball bat, and as long as he tensed his muscles, it was the wood that broke, and he didn't even get a bruise.