Don't you guys dislike me?

No one would question the results achieved after hard work. After checking again and again, she took great pains to find the video. That was when she succeeded. People at this time are most likely to forget themselves, coupled with Yuichi's cooperation in the performance.

Utaha Kasumigaoka is probably convinced that Yuichi no longer has the backup video.

Hoshino Yuichi rubbed his face, which was pretending to be fierce but a little stiff, and put the USB drive into the secret compartment of the drawer...

Next room.

Kasumigaoka Utaha lay on the bed, relieved, her beautiful black hair scattered on the bed, her slender arms covering her tired eyes, and she murmured:

"it is finally over……"

22. My tent is flooded

At the dinner table at night, the aroma of sumptuous dishes filled the air, and the fragrance of the distinct rice grains aroused Youyi's appetite.

This is a feast that Yuno Kasumigaoka has prepared with all her life's knowledge, in order to gain the approval of the Hoshino father and son.

"What, what's the matter? Is it not to your taste?", Kasumigaoka Yuno, who had been busy all afternoon, asked worriedly with her hands on her chest.

“It’s delicious.”

Hoshino and his son smiled at each other and gave positive comments. Aunt Yuno's dishes were delicious, but perhaps because of his obsession, Yuichi could not forget the dishes made by Tachibana Haruna.

"Great."

The Hoshino family does not have a rule of not talking while eating. During the whole meal, most of the time, Hoshino Atsuo and Kasumigaoka Yuno were chatting, and Yuichi and Shiwa did say a few words from time to time.

"How about...we go camping in the mountains to enjoy the cherry blossoms tomorrow?"

I don't know where they were talking about, but Atsuo Hoshino suddenly said this, which made the eyes of the Kasumigaoka mother and daughter light up.

You know, in a single-parent family where the mother and daughter depend on each other, the absence of a male member discourages them from many travel activities. It is always unsettling to go out without a man.

"Agree."

Of course, the mother and daughter of Kasumigaoka voted in agreement, and Kasumigaoka Utaha's eating movements unconsciously became a few speedier.

The trouble has been eliminated, and I can go to the mountains to enjoy the cherry blossoms tomorrow. Happy things happen one after another, and living with a scumbag doesn’t seem to be all bad.

"I have no opinion."

Hoshino Yuichi expressed his opinion, but it obviously didn't have much effect. Aunt Yuno kept asking her husband what to wear tomorrow. Her feet swinging back and forth under the table showed her sister's joy at the moment.

Meanwhile, next door.

In the huge living room, only Tachibana Haruna was alone. When she saw the extra food on the table, a bitter smile appeared on her pretty face:

"Dinner for one is a little bit tricky..."

She got up and went to the refrigerator, taking out the cheesecake that she always had on hand. This was Yuichi's favorite food, but now she had nowhere to put it.

"I wonder if Yuichi's mother has prepared anything for him?"

Worry was like a silk thread woven into a big web of loneliness and boredom that enveloped Tachibana Haruna's heart. She habitually took out beer from the refrigerator and drank it down in gulps.

Tachibana Haruna is far from being as energetic and sunny as she appears to be. On the contrary, she is sensitive and fragile inside, and the slightest disturbance can make her unable to sleep or eat.

After drinking the alcohol, she felt tipsy and lay unconscious on the sofa. Tachibana Haruna vaguely remembered that at this time she would act like a child and act coquettishly towards Yuichi. Seeing his helpless expression, Tachibana Haruna felt that the troubles of the day would evaporate with the alcohol.

No one could talk... For the first time, she felt a little uncomfortable being drunk.

Tachibana Haruna doesn't have a boyfriend, at best he's just her secret crush, and he's a mature, intellectual university biology teacher, who is obviously not someone she can confide in.

…………

On the vast mountains and rugged winding mountain road, the Hoshino family drove to the top of the mountain.

This hike was not just about cherry blossom viewing and camping, but more importantly, Hoshino Atsuo wanted the family, who were still somewhat unfamiliar with each other, to get to know each other.

Kurome Ward is the most suitable place for retirement in Tokyo. During the cherry blossom season, there are many spots dedicated to cherry blossom viewing. However, most of those places are crowded with people, and there are people everywhere you look.

Not to mention the large amount of noise that destroys the poetry and atmosphere of the beautiful scenery. How can you calm down and enjoy such a place?

So the Hoshino family decided to go to the mountains in the suburbs. Maybe the cherry blossoms here are not as bright and beautiful as those in special cherry blossom viewing spots, but it is quiet.

Stepping onto the wooden plank road, you will see dense green forests that block out the sun. You can hear the chirping of birds and the buzzing of insects, and smell the fragrance of soil at your nose.

On the top of the mountain, a few cherry trees embellish the green forest with a sweet cherry pink color.

The wooden plank road was filled with fallen leaves and dead branches. As she climbed up, Kasumigaoka Utaha, who lacked exercise, was already feeling tired. The dryness in her mouth and the numbness in her feet woke her up.

She was also a stay-at-home girl... Perhaps she was afraid of being laughed at by her scumbag brother for her lack of physical strength, so she continued to walk up silently in defiance.

With a creaking sound, a thick dead branch was broken into two pieces by Kasumigaoka Utaha, and she fell backwards because she did not stand firmly. The feeling of being helpless in mid-air made her mind go blank and she forgot to think.

Kasumigaoka Utaha's eyes were occupied by the green shade in the sky, and then turned into an expressionless face.

She was caught.

"You're tired, why didn't you tell me?"

Hoshino Yuichi covered his sister's delicate shoulders, and his originally cherry-red and moist lips turned pale and dry. He asked in confusion.

Because I'm afraid you'll laugh at me...

Kasumigaoka Utaha's pale face turned slightly red, and she hurriedly broke away from Yuichi's hands and continued walking forward.

"Want some water?"

Yuichi behind her tapped her shoulder with a bottle of mineral water, and this time Kasumigaoka Utaha did not refuse.

In Yuichi Hoshino's opinion, since they have become family, this degree of concern is natural, but... Kasumigaoka Utaha still has a grudge against him.

After being exposed by Yuichi, Kasumigaoka Utaha slowed down noticeably and walked more carefully. Making a fool of herself in front of Scumbag... It was really unacceptable.

Yuichi, a boy, was carrying their belongings and walking slowly behind the team. He was like a walking resource box. The water bottle, insect repellent, and the tent for the two were all in his backpack.

Atsuo Hoshino is in charge of both the couple.

This was assigned by Atsuo Hoshino, but he didn't know what was going on between the two children, which resulted in Kasumigaoka Utaha being very passive. If she hadn't been wearing black stockings, her pair of white and jade-like legs might have become a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

The mountain was not high, and they soon arrived at the cherry forest on the top of the mountain. Yuichi and his father set up the tent, and Aunt Yuno and Shiyu cooked dinner.

Coincidentally, just as Youichi and his friends finished their barbecue, a few raindrops fell from the sky, saving them the effort of putting out the fire.

As the sky darkened and the rain deepened, they had no time to enjoy the cherry blossoms and had to hide in their tents to avoid the rain.

Deep in the mountains, there was no cell phone signal, so Hoshino Yuichi had to pour a cup of hot tea from his thermos and look at the foggy valley to kill time.

Without any entertainment facilities or means, Youyi gradually fell asleep listening to the sound of raindrops hitting the leaves and tent.

…………

In the dim light, the tent was opened and a figure came in from outside, waking Youyi from his half-asleep state. His eyes became sharp and he said in a deep voice:

"Who?"

"I."

Kasumigaoka Utaha waved the flashlight on her phone, made a gesture to keep quiet, and told Youichi not to disturb the tent that was vibrating faintly next to her.

She rubbed her wet long hair and whispered:

"My tent is flooded, so I'm staying at your place for a while."

23. Lost Girl

Kasumigaoka Utaha curled up her body, with her pair of long beautiful legs nowhere to put. Her cute toes curled up and then spread out, like a jade flower blooming.

Yuichi's tent was originally a single-person tent with a small space. The two of them were very close to each other, so close that they could see a few drops of water on Kasumigaoka Utaha's delicate and smooth face.

The rain wet Kasumigaoka Utaha's snow-white top, and the scenery inside the clothes was hazy and looming. The dark purple petals were holding heavy fruits, which were about to fall. In response, Hoshino Yuichi politely looked away, but heard Kasumigaoka Utaha's teasing:

"You're shy too? To be honest, I always thought you deliberately didn't set up my tent properly, so it got wet."

She didn't get close, but in such a narrow space, Yuichi could feel the gentle warmth coming from his ears:

"Hey... Scumbag, you did this on purpose, didn't you? You knew it was going to rain, so you did this so that I had to squeeze in with you, right?"

Her tone gradually became colder, as if she had already concluded that it was all done by Yuichi Hoshino.

Yuichi did not evade anymore. Now it was not a question of politeness or shyness. He looked directly at Kasumigaoka Utaha. Even under the cover of a few strands of hair, his purple eyes were surprisingly bright:

"Have you been fooled by me? Everything that happened has something to do with me. Your tent was built by my father. You can go ask him tomorrow."

"I see~ I'm glad nothing happened with Scumbag-kun."

Kasumigaoka Utaha smiled nonchalantly, as if the person with the cold tone just now was not her.

"Your clothes are wet, and the spare ones are in your bag. Do you want me to go out and wait for you to change?"

"Then, do you want to watch me change?" Kasumigaoka Utaha rolled her eyes at him and said jokingly.

"Then hurry up."

Yuichi ignored her teasing and walked outside. He originally wanted to ask Kasumigaoka Utaha if she wanted to change clothes, but she misunderstood his meaning.

"Ham~"

I was woken up by Kasumigaoka Utaha in the middle of the night. Now that I have relaxed, the sleepiness is coming back.

After Kasumigaoka Utaha changed her clothes, Youichi leaned his back against her and fell asleep without any communication between them.

Seeing Yuichi sleeping unconscious, Kasumigaoka Utaha finally believed that the matter of the tent had nothing to do with him. Fortunately, his scumbag brother still had some principles...

Kasumigaoka Utaha's thighs rubbed against each other awkwardly, and the swelling feeling in her lower abdomen told her that it was time to go to the toilet.

But there is no toilet in this deep forest. If I relieve myself here... it would be a bit embarrassing.

Of course the most important thing is that the forest is quiet and dark at night, and she doesn't dare to go there alone.

The dark night in the dense forest is frightening. This fear forced Kasumigaoka Utaha toss and turn in the small tent. The annoying bloating made her unable to fall asleep, but she dared not walk out of the tent.

At this time, Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at Yuichi beside her, and she had the idea of ​​asking Yuichi to go with her, but her ridiculous reserve and dignity prevented her from speaking. Kasumigaoka Utaha still didn't want to expose her weak side to him.

After all... she is the elder sister! The elder sister asks her younger brother to accompany her to the toilet because she is afraid of the dark? This kind of thing is embarrassing for the eldest sister no matter how you look at it.

So she plucked up her courage, carefully opened the tent and walked out.

Endless darkness enveloped her. Her cell phone was the only source of light in the mountains, which made her worry that wild beasts and poisonous snakes would be attracted over there. This thought made her even more afraid of what was ahead.

95 ㈨０⑨

But now that I'm out, I have to solve my physiological problems first before going back.

With her cell phone lighting the way beneath her feet, Utaha Kasumigaoka walked cautiously out of the camping site. She kept an eye on the movements around her feet, and the swelling feeling in her lower abdomen urged her to quickly find a suitable place to resolve the problem.

When she found a low bush, she relaxed after using the toilet and looked back... The raindrops fell on the ground, covering up the traces of her coming. The dense forest in the dark night was like a natural maze, making it impossible for her to find her way back.

Where is this? How did I get here?

——Kasumigaoka Utaha is lost.

She managed to calm herself down and hurriedly picked up her phone to make a call. The big words "Out of service area" instantly wiped out Kasumigaoka Utaha's hope.

As the saying goes, misfortunes never come alone. Light and heat can bring people hope and sustenance, and vice versa.

The night in the mountains was windy and cool, and when the wind blew, Kasumigaoka Utaha shivered with cold.

The cell phone's battery life was only 1% left at this moment, and the cold night embraced the helpless girl.

Almost instantly, panic like a wave hitting the shore rose in the girl's heart, constantly weakening her psychological defenses and pushing her to the brink of collapse.

Kasumigaoka Utaha's thoughts were in a mess. Ever since the rain, things had never gotten better. The tent was leaking, she got lost in the middle of the night, her cell phone was out of battery, and all the bad things that could happen came one after another.

The endless stream of negative emotions came one after another like a river bursting its dam.

"I should have known to ask Scumbag to come along."

Only at this time would the talented girl put aside her pride and reserve and express her true feelings.

But this level of defeat could not defeat her. Kasumigaoka Utaha did not want to sit and wait for death. She was like a snow plum blossom that bloomed alone in the cold winter, delicate and lovely yet tenacious and strong.

She recalled the route she had taken and tried to walk back, but... without any lighting, Kasumigaoka Utaha could only move forward step by step. There was not a single glimmer of light to tell her whether there was flat ground or a cliff ahead.

The terrain in the mountains was complex. Even though she was careful enough, she was unable to avoid the abrupt and sunken ravines in time.