In the anime, who is not a childhood sweetheart?

Although she understands this, Eriri does not resist. She likes herself the way she is now, and especially supports the childhood sweetheart characters in anime and games, or draws those 18+ evil and depraved books. These are all part of her reality.

That is, I have been feeling increasingly powerless in certain things recently.

I vaguely feel that many things have changed a lot after entering junior high school.

Some things were fine, like meeting Sister Saeko, but some things... she didn't like that kind of change.

"Eri, what's wrong? Are you still asleep?"

Seeing her daughter looking listless, Mrs. Sawamura poured her a glass of milk and handed it to her.

"Or maybe there's nothing you like to eat this morning? Just be patient, mom will make something delicious for lunch."

"It has nothing to do with breakfast."

Mrs. Sawamura stared at her daughter for a moment, then exchanged glances with her husband and they both shrugged.

The thoughts of girls at this stage are as unpredictable as catkins in the wind, and sometimes even their parents cannot guess at all.

Since she doesn't want to say it and they can't guess it, then don't say it.

Mr. Sawamura spoke up at this moment: "By the way, Eriri, Dad went to your Uncle Gen's shop before and told him that he wanted to invite them to dinner. If I remember correctly, Qianye should be home today. If you have time, go ask them when they are free."

Speaking of this, Ying Lili's low mood after waking up dissipated a lot, and she became a little more interested: "Qian Ye went down and came back yesterday, but he just got home, shouldn't he rest for a while? Isn't it too hasty to go find him now?"

Mrs. Sawamura sighed helplessly, "What do you mean by too anxious? Why are you overthinking so much at your age? Besides, Xiao Qianye has been quarantined in one place for two weeks. Isn't that enough rest? If my mother had gone through that kind of thing, the first thing she would think about when she was released is to go somewhere to have some fun and relax."

After being reminded by her mother, Eriri felt that what her mother said seemed to be right and there was some truth to it.

Mr. Sawamura added cheerfully, "Maintaining interpersonal relationships is a lesson you must master in the future, Eriri. You also need to understand that sometimes there's more than one way to achieve your goals. Changing your mindset can often yield unexpected rewards."

Ying Lili stared at him speechlessly: "Daddy, please speak humanely."

Mr. Sawamura's head drooped weakly, and when he looked up again, a helpless smile appeared on his face. "This time it's Dad's treat, and next time it'll be your Uncle Gen's turn to treat us back. Over time, our two families will become closer and closer."

Eriri blinked, as if she understood something.

Mrs. Sawamura added, "Grandma just sent me some dried persimmons she made. You can take them with you when you go to visit her. You haven't been out lately, so it's a good opportunity to get some fresh air."

My parents have arranged everything for me, what else is there to say!

"Well, I'll go change now and call Yukino to come with me!"

Ying Lili stuffed the remaining bread into her mouth, and her cheeks bulged out.

He ate it half-chewed and half-swallowed with milk, and patted his chest hard during the process.

"boom"!

Putting the cup firmly on the table, Eriri turned around and went back to her room happily.

The two parents who stayed at the table looked at their daughter's back as she left, both with complicated expressions.

The second half of the sentence is totally unnecessary...

This child, should we say she is too kind and innocent, or is she too straightforward and lacks a heart...

Mrs. Sawamura sighed silently, and her eyes turned to her husband with amusement. "I thought that as a father, you would always be afraid of this situation happening, but what's going on now? Not only did you take the initiative to invite Xiao Qianye's family to dinner, but your attitude seems to have softened a lot, almost becoming supportive. Don't say that this is just because Xiao Qianye helped you make a lot of money in the stock market?"

Under his wife's inquiring and suspicious gaze, Mr. Sawamura coughed dryly. Knowing he couldn't hide it anymore, he confessed everything, "Actually, it was for this reason. Looking back now, when Qianye gave me that advice, it was as if he knew all the stocks I held were going to fall. That's why he said that. It made me change my original holdings."

Mrs. Sawamura laughed: "You mean, Xiao Qianye has foresight?"

It was originally a joke, but Mr. Sawamura nodded seriously. As a diplomat, he had a keen sense of smell in certain areas. "To be honest, I do feel that way. That kid strikes me as something special. Add to that the achievements he's made so far, and he's sure to have great things in the future. All in all, it's probably a good idea for Eriri to get along well with him right now."

"Alas, you shouldn't use your politician's thinking when it comes to your own daughter..."

"Hahaha, sorry...as long as my intentions are good, that's all that matters..."

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The Yukinoshita family.

It’s a little after nine in the morning.

The weather is very good today and the sun feels warm on my body.

So the Yukinoshita family, except Mr. Yukinoshita, the mother and daughter set up a small tea table in the courtyard, and the three of them basked in the sun and drank tea together.

Mrs. Yukinoshita asked her two daughters about their recent academic progress. They chatted quietly with each other, which was quite relaxing and comfortable.

This is the benefit of studying at home.

Yukino and Haruno don't have to go to school and can stay at home all the time.

Although we know rationally that this is due to the influence of the current environment and is a helpless move, it lacks some benefits for students' growth, such as the training of interpersonal relationships and collaborative skills.

But Mrs. Yukinoshita still felt emotionally that it would be nice to do this occasionally.

After all, after the children grew up, they haven't been able to stay with me for a long time like they do now for a long time.

My husband is also very motivated because he can see our two daughters every night when he comes home.

very nice……

Warmed by the sun, Mrs. Yukinoshita narrowed her eyes slightly. At this moment, she even thought of her life many years from now, when Haruno and Yukino were able to take care of themselves, and she would retire and take care of her grandchildren...

That is really quite exciting.

But when she thought of Yukino, the face of Gen Qianye naturally appeared in Mrs. Yukinoshita's mind.

Ha ha……

Yang Nai noticed her mother's strangeness and asked curiously, "Mom, are you thinking of something happy? You are smiling so happily."

"Well... a secret." Even someone as steady as Mrs. Yukinoshita would occasionally reveal her mischievous side when facing her family.

At this time, Yukino's cell phone rang.

Yukino closed the collection of novels in her hand and took out her cell phone.

Seeing that it was Eriri calling, he answered the call naturally without being afraid that his mother and sister were right next to him.

Her sister's reaction made Yang Noi instantly give up the idea of getting closer to eavesdrop on the phone call.

After all, the mentality of a person with a lot of fun is that the more others don't want her to do something, the more she wants to do it. It's a bit like she is born rebellious, but it's not exactly the same.

After Yukino answered softly a few times, she quickly hung up the phone.

She placed the collection of novels on the table: "Mom, Eriri will come to see me later."

"Oh? Do you want to have dinner at our house?"

"No, her mother drove her to Qianye's house and wanted to take me along."

"Hey~ Xiao Qianye has finished quarantine and returned home." Yang Nai was in high spirits this time: "Then take me with you too."

Before Yukino could say anything, Mrs. Yukinoshita spoke helplessly, "Why are you joining in the fun?"

"I've been stuck at home for so long, I want to go out and get some fresh air. It just so happens that I'm going the same way, so I'm going to go see Touka after a long time."

Mrs. Yukinoshita thought about it and realized that her two daughters had indeed stayed at home for a long time and had not gone out.

Without giving it much thought, I nodded.

Yang Nai hugged her mother's arm and acted coquettishly and happily.

Yukino quietly began to clear away the cups and dried fruit bowls on the tea table.

"Due to the flu, many brick-and-mortar businesses are having a hard time these days. If I remember correctly, Qianye's parents are in the cosmetics and bar businesses respectively. Their family's financial situation must be tough lately."

Yang No nodded and replied to her mother, "It's really not good. I heard from Shihua that her father used to work in the bar until one or two in the morning before going home. But recently, there has been no business at night, so he closes the shop early and goes home. Everyone is trying to avoid crowded places as much as possible now."

When she said this, she was suddenly stunned and thought of something: "I remember, Xue Nai, didn't you remind me to wear a mask when I go out with my mother very early?"

Xue Noi remained noncommittal. She herself found it incredible: "Qian Ye reminded me of this matter before winter break last year. He sounded so serious, so I just reminded you guys as well."

"You hadn't even started your winter break yet...but the flu wasn't even spreading in the country at that time, right? Why would he think of reminding you of this?"

Yukino shook her head: "I'm not sure about the details."

A stone that Yuan Qianye had thrown in the past finally fell into the water after staying in the air for a long time, causing ripples.

Mrs. Yukinoshita listened to the conversation between her daughters. She was initially silent and focused, but then she gradually relaxed.

She half-jokingly said, "The only explanation is that Qianye has always been concerned about Xueno who is studying abroad. So once he noticed something happening abroad, he would choose to alert her immediately to protect herself."

She said this to her eldest daughter.

Yang Nai cooperated very well and showed an expression of sudden enlightenment.

The mother and daughter looked at each other tacitly, and nodded slightly almost at the same time.

"...I'm going back to my room now. I need to change my clothes."

Yukino lowered her eyes and left the courtyard almost as if she was escaping.

Mrs. Yukinoshita withdrew her gentle gaze and warned Haruno, "Don't make such jokes to Yukino outside."

Yang Nai picked up the teacups and cutlery on the tea table: "I know this. Then I'll go back to my room and change clothes."

"Don't go empty-handed. Your father recently bought some high-end roasted tea. Bring two boxes with you."

"Dad asked several friends for help before he got the one he couldn't bear to drink?"

"Well, it's okay."

"I understand."

Poor dad, but this is for the future of our family, so I have to let you down.

Yang Nai took the tea set back to the kitchen and asked his aunt to clean it.

After changing his clothes quickly, he pushed the door open and entered his sister's room.

Not surprisingly, I got a dissatisfied look from my sister: "Sister, how many times have I told you to knock on the door before entering the house?"

Yang Nai also looked very guilty of doing something wrong, and clasped his hands together and promised to do it again next time.

The usual daily interactions between sisters.

Yukino was also helpless. Her sister was obviously excellent in all aspects, but for some reason she always became quite childish sometimes.

Ignoring her sister who was sitting on the bed, Yukino continued to stay in front of the closet, choosing clothes to wear to go out today.

"That dress is nice. It's not too cold today, and you have fair skin, so the color suits you perfectly. Put it on and tie a belt around your waist to slim it down. The visual contrast will also make your less prominent areas look a little more presentable."

"...!"

Yukino was helpless about her sister's behavior of barging in without knocking.

But now when it comes to comments about her figure, she simply can't stand it!

The gaze that flashed back in an instant was as cold as a sharp sword.

Yang No, however, still had a smiling face. She knew that Yukino was angry because of what she said, but she didn't care at all.

We have lived together for so many years, and I know how to soothe my sister.

The most effective one is, of course, changing the subject.

"Do you know why Mom mentioned the Yuan family's financial situation just now?"

Sure enough, Yukino's emotions, which were almost out of control, calmed down in an instant.

Although she still had no expression on her face, it was at least much better than the feeling just now when she felt like someone had stepped on her tail: "Sister, what do you want to say?"

"I think Mom's intentions couldn't be more obvious. If you had taken the initiative to speak up just now, Yukino, I think Mom would have extended a helping hand to the current Minamoto family, just like... Mom begged Grandpa to help Dad back then."

Yang Nai was afraid that what she said was not clear enough, and finally even used what her mother had done in the past as an example.

Xue Noi turned around again and started picking out new clothes, as if she didn't want her sister to see her expression. "There's nothing to worry about. Qianye's situation is not comparable to that of his father when he was young. Besides, their family is far from the point where they need help from others."

But I didn't object to comparing them with my parents back then.

Yang Nai continued, "Whether he needs help or not, we as others can't know for sure. But since we've noticed something, I think it would be best to show some concern at the right time, just like he did to you before. What do you think?"

"Even if the Yuan family needs help with something, it's not something I can interfere with right now."