In the anime, Ai Li's father really doesn't want to be a yellow-haired man

Mrs. Yukinoshita watched the scene in silence, a hint of worry in her eyes. She watched Yukino cling to Takashige like a little follower, Takashige always responding to Yukino's every request, and she felt a pang of pain in her heart. She knew that Takashige's affection for Yukino was born out of a brotherly bond, but this bond seemed... a little too strong.

Xueno is like a flower growing in a greenhouse, tightly wrapped by Xiaosan's doting. Her willfulness and dependence grow day by day. Every time I hear Xueno shouting in that coquettish voice...

"Onii-chan, Onii-chan."

"Onii-chan is Yukino's."

"Yukino is going to be Onii-chan's wife in the future?"

Then, Xiao San immediately met her various requests...

Witnessing all this, Mrs. Yukinoshita felt that this was not the way to go. Yukino had been almost spoiled by Takashi San, like a spoiled kitten, gradually losing her ability to be independent.

Time passed quietly, and when Yukino reached elementary school age, the idea that had already formed in Mrs. Yukinoshita's heart became firm.

She knew that if she continued to let Xueno stay in such an environment, she might never truly grow up. So, she made a major decision: to send Xueno to study in elementary school abroad, so that Xueno could leave this overly pampered environment, go out into the world to face challenges alone, and learn to be independent and strong.

The airport was bustling with people, and the clamor filled every corner. Yukino's petite figure seemed particularly helpless, her eyes filled with tears, and her gaze was glued to Takashi San.

"Onii-chan, Onii-chan..." Yukino cried breathlessly and begged her mother in tears, "Mom, don't send me to study abroad, I don't want to leave Onii-chan." Her little hands tightly grasped the corner of her mother's clothes, and her small body kept shaking because of crying.

Mrs. Yukinoshita simply shook her head slowly, her eyes filled with undeniable determination. Then, she winked calmly.

A servant in a neat suit quickly bent down and picked up Yukino. She struggled desperately, her arms and legs flailing in the air, her cries growing louder and louder, the sound seeming to penetrate the clamor of the airport.

However, the servant remained unmoved, carrying Yukino firmly towards the security checkpoint, step by step. No matter how Yukino struggled and cried, she could not change her fate of being sent abroad. She was getting further and further away from Takashi San, like a young bird forcibly taken away from its nest.

Kozo was actually quite sad. On the one hand, of course, out of human emotion, he didn't want to see the child crying so sadly, and felt that Mrs. Yukinoshita was too cruel; on the other hand, he felt that keeping Yukino by his side would make it easier for him to conquer her, right?

But just as Xiao San was immersed in this sad mood...

"Triggered original storyline: Yukinoshita Yukino goes abroad to study. Reward: 1000 million yen. Due to various factors, such as time and reason, 50% of the reward will be deducted." The untimely reward sound from the system rang out, instantly pulling Takashi San out of his sorrow.

"There are rewards for triggering the original storyline?" Xiao San asked in confusion.

'Yes host. '

Xiao San continued to ask: "If there is a reward, there should be a punishment, right?"

This was just a random thought, but Xiao San didn't expect the system to actually reply. "There will be a punishment, host."

Xiaosan continued to ask.

The system explained to Xiao San: "If a 100% captured target is captured by someone else, the host will be punished by being destroyed."

This made Xiaosan exclaim inwardly: How is this possible?

Even in ancient times, men and women who never cheated in their lives... who knows? For both men and women, cheating only takes half an hour, or even minutes. You can't prevent a thief even if you guard against him for a thousand days.

The airport incident caused Xiaosan immense anxiety. "If I had known, I wouldn't have asked the system," Xiaosan thought to himself. This is actually the ostrich principle: when faced with danger, an ostrich buries its head in the sand, oblivious to the danger outside, and thus feels happy. Pigs, unable to see the slaughter, are also happy, simply eating and sleeping every day.

If you don't know, you won't think about it...

Out of sight out of mind......

Knowing it but being unable to change it is painful.

Then Xiaosan asked the system: How many targets have he 100% conquered now?

'The host has not yet 100% conquered the target.'

Hearing the system's response, Takashi San finally breathed a sigh of relief. It meant he didn't need to worry about his life, that he wouldn't die again. Takashi San had previously confirmed that the system's criterion for 100% capture was "reaching home base," and now it seemed to be confirmed.

The experience of parting at the airport was like a deep scar engraved deep in Yukino's memory. Whenever it was touched, she would feel a piercing pain.

In her memory, the lights of the airport that day seemed to have dimmed. The last scene she saw as she was forcibly taken away was like a thorn, forever piercing her heart. Standing next to Takashi, Haruno's mouth curled up slightly, and that smug smile was so dazzling in Yukino's eyes.

And then, Haruno's tiny hand quietly grasped Takashi's. This gesture was like a bolt of lightning, instantly striking Yukino's heart. To Yukino, that hand's touch...it was pure robbery, a betrayal from a loved one. Yukino's heart was filled with helplessness and despair, and her world seemed to completely collapse in that moment.

Since then, this scene has been like a cursed mark, deeply imprinted in Yukino's mind, becoming a painful memory that she cannot let go.

Yukino's elementary school years in a foreign country were like a lonely boat drifting on the vast ocean, wrapped tightly in endless loneliness.

As a newcomer, she, who was naturally introverted, was like a frightened deer, at a loss in the face of the unfamiliar environment.

The language barrier was like a towering wall, isolating her from the people around her. When those unfamiliar words and tones came out of other people's mouths, she could only watch blankly, unable to fit in.

The cultural differences were an even deeper chasm. The customs and games that the local children took for granted seemed like things from another world in her eyes, completely out of place.

She is like a star left behind in this strange world...

I am an unfamiliar place and have no friends to talk to.

The children around her seemed to have noticed her difference, and the feeling of exclusion hung over her like a shadow. They looked at her strangely, and whispered to her with a hint of rejection.

During the break, when other children were laughing and playing together, Yukino could only sit alone in the corner, looking into the distance.

At first, Takashi San called frequently. On the other end of the line, Yukino would pour out her misfortunes and troubles, pouring out her experiences abroad like pouring out beans. Takashi San listened patiently on the other end of the line, his gentle voice flowing through Yukino's heart like a gurgling stream.

"It's okay, it's okay (っ?ω｀)ノ(╥ω╥), Onii-chan is with you." He used sweet words to make Yukino happy, and those caring words were like a warm fire, dispelling the haze in Yukino's heart.

He would also send many packages filled with Yukino's favorite snacks from her hometown, cute stationery, and small items with the flavor of her hometown.

Every time she received a package, Yukino felt like she had obtained the most precious treasure in the world. She opened it carefully and felt the love from her brother.

However, as the days passed, Takashi's calls became less frequent. Yukino waited longer and longer by the phone, and the anticipation she felt each time the phone rang was slowly replaced by disappointment.

When Yukino was in sixth grade...

The invisible thread that once connected her and Xiaosan was completely broken.

The phone no longer rings, but the packages are delivered on time.

But even so, Yukino's longing for Takashi never stopped. It was like a seed that took root deep in her heart and grew silently during the lonely years.

As time passed, spring went and autumn came, the final exams for the sixth grade of elementary school finally came to an end.

At night, Yukino stayed alone in her room, the surroundings so quiet that only the sound of her own breathing could be heard. The dim light cast a shadow on her slightly tired face. The phone suddenly rang, breaking the silence in the room.

Yukino slowly picked up the phone, and the familiar voice of Mrs. Yukinoshita came from the other end. Mrs. Yukinoshita's tone was a little gentle. She told Yukino that she would arrange a flight home for her in a few days, and that she would also let her return to junior high school.

Yukino just responded indifferently: "I understand. If there is nothing else, I'll hang up first." Her voice was like cold lake water, without a ripple.

Mrs. Yukinoshita was a little surprised and said hurriedly: "You kid, why..." Before she finished speaking, a busy tone came from the receiver, and Yukino hung up the phone without hesitation.

After hanging up the phone, Yukino sat quietly by the bed.

In reality, her heart was far from as calm as she appeared on the surface. How much she missed her familiar home and her brother. Every night when she missed him, Xiao San's figure would appear in her dreams...

A warm smile...

Gentle words...

It was like a fire of desire burning in her heart.

However, the long separation and everything she had suffered before made her unsure how to face the upcoming reunion.

A few days later, sunlight streamed through the window into the room. Yukino was packing her belongings. The clothes and small items were neatly stacked. Especially the things Takashi had given her... Her movements were gentle and slow, as if she were handling priceless treasures.

At this moment, the phone suddenly rang, and the sharp sound broke the silence in the room. Xueno put down the clothes in her hands, slowly walked to the phone, and answered it.

Mrs. Yukinoshita's slightly guilty voice came from the other end of the line. She told Yukino that the plan had changed and she would need to continue attending junior high school abroad. Yukino was slightly shocked when she heard the news, but she quickly regained her composure and replied calmly, "I understand."

Mrs. Yukinoshita seemed to want to say something more, perhaps to explain the reason, or perhaps to remind Yukino to take good care of herself while abroad. However, Yukino did not give her the chance and gently hung up the phone before Mrs. Yukinoshita could finish her words.

After hanging up the phone, Yukino stood quietly, head bowed. Glistening tears trickled down her cheeks, dripping onto the ground with a gurgling sound, creating a small, tear-splashing pattern. Her long bangs fell like a curtain, obscuring her expression, obscuring the sadness, loss, and despair on her face. The room was filled with silence.

Chapter 3: 003 Yukinoshita Haruno is really unscrupulous in order to snatch a man

The three years of junior high school passed slowly...Finally, Yukino boarded the plane back home.

The plane slowly landed at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. Mrs. Yukinoshita was already waiting there. When she saw Yukino, a complex look of relief and guilt flashed across her eyes.

On the way home, Mrs. Yukinoshita mentioned Takashita casually: "Didn't I tell you about Takashita winning the award last time? That kid is really doing well. He has been admitted to the University of Tokyo as an exception... He should be back during the holidays, and you will be able to meet him then." There was a hint of pride in Mrs. Yukinoshita's voice, as if she was talking about her most proud work.

Yukino just said "hmm" indifferently, looking away, as if she didn't care about the matter at all. But in fact, her heart was like a small stone dropped into the calm lake, causing slight ripples. "Compared to my brother, am I just a mortal?"

The name Xiaosan was like a key, unlocking those dusty memories in her heart... all the longing, grievances, expectations and losses that had once flooded her heart. However, she had long been accustomed to using indifference to disguise herself, not allowing anyone to peek into her deepest emotions.

Yukino dragged her luggage back home, and the familiar yet somewhat strange smell of home hit her face. However, before she could fully appreciate this long-lost sense of belonging, Mrs. Yukinoshita had to go out for an urgent work matter.

Before leaving, Mrs. Yukinoshita hurriedly tidied her clothes and said to Yukino, "Yono will be back soon, your room is still there. You should rest first." After that, she hurried away, and the sound of the door closing echoed in the quiet room.

Yukino stood in the somewhat empty living room, suddenly feeling bored and at a loss. Her eyes wandered around the room, finally landing on Kozo's door. As if possessed, she slowly walked towards the door and gently pushed it open.

As soon as she entered the room, a familiar smell filled her nostrils. It was a mixture of the faint scent of book ink, the smell of Xiaosan's shampoo, and a unique scent that belonged only to Xiaosan.

This smell was like a magic key, instantly opening the door to Yukino's memories. Images of the past came flooding back, and those days when she was doted on by her brother kept replaying in her mind.

She seemed to see herself falling down as a child, and Xiao San anxiously running over, blowing carefully on her injured knee, and comforting her with a gentle voice...

Seeing Xiao San sneaking out with her to eat ice cream, the two of them laughed like two little fools while eating...

Seeing Xiao San gently patting her back and telling her warm stories to lull her to sleep when she was awakened by a nightmare at night...

Yukino stood there, immersed in the ocean of memories, unable to extricate herself for a long time.

In Kozo's room, a covered photo album on the table attracted Yukino's attention. It was like a glimmer of light in the darkness, pulling Yukino out of the warm memories that she was immersed in.

Yukino's eyes were fixed on the album, and she felt as if a small hand was scratching at her heart, her curiosity growing. Finally, she couldn't help but slowly walked forward, gently placed her slender fingers on the edge of the album, and then carefully opened it.

The moment the album was opened, Yukino's pupils narrowed sharply, as if she had seen something unexpected. The photo that caught her eye showed Haruno and Kozo leaning against each other, close and intimate. Haruno's sweet smile revealed a sense of satisfaction, and she held Kozo's arm affectionately. Haruno laughed heartily, like a victor.

Seeing this, Yukino felt like she'd been slammed in the gut. 'That should have been my spot,' she thought. When she realized what she was thinking, she was also disgusted by her own ugly jealousy.

Looking at this photo, those childhood memories that were buried deep in her heart suddenly came flooding back like a tide. She remembered that when she was a child, Yang Noi often competed with her for Xiao San's favor... Every time Xiao San showed her a gentle smile, Yang Noi would always come over and use various ways to attract Xiao San's attention.

The loss caused by Yang Noi suddenly resurfaced in her heart, like a cold thorn, piercing her heart. She stood there blankly, staring at the photo, her thoughts drifting back to her childhood.

At this moment, a clear voice suddenly sounded behind Yukino: "Hey, you're back! Long time no see! Yukino!" The voice was like a silver bell swaying in the air, with a cheerful and bold atmosphere.

Familiar, too familiar...

If I am ice and snow, then the other party should be the sun, right?

Yukino stiffened slightly, then slowly turned around. Standing in the doorway was Haruno, a dazzling ray of sunshine... her opposite.

Yang No was wearing the Sobu High School uniform, which fitted her perfectly, outlining her youthful figure perfectly. She chewed bubble gum leisurely, her cheeks puffing up as she blew a small bubble from time to time. The bubble swayed lightly in the air a few times before popping with a "pop".

She looked incredibly youthful and beautiful, carrying a schoolbag in one hand, which she casually slung over her back. She exuded a nonchalant yet energetic air. A faint smile played at the corner of her mouth as she stood at the door, looking at Yukino.

Yukino and Haruno just stared at each other quietly...

Yang No's expression was relaxed and comfortable, the faint smile on the corner of her mouth was like a flower blooming in spring, and her eyes were shining with a lively light, as if nothing in the world could worry her.

Yukino was like an iceberg. Her expression was so cold that people dared not approach her. Her beautiful eyes seemed to be covered with a thick layer of frost, without a trace of warmth.

One is hot, one is cold...

The older sister and the younger sister are complete opposites.

Yang No's eyes inadvertently fell on the photo album in Yukino's hand, and her smile froze slightly.

At this moment, Yukino's cold voice broke the silence: "Are you dating Takashi San?" The voice seemed to come from an ice cellar, without any ups and downs, but with a sense of oppression that could not be ignored.

When Yang Noi heard this question, she was obviously stunned for a moment. Her body stiffened slightly, and then she scratched her face awkwardly. The action looked a little playful and a little guilty. After a moment, she seemed to give up resistance and said softly, "Sure enough... I can't hide it from you!"

In Yukino's eyes, Haruno's harmless appearance was a provocation. Yukino's anger suddenly rose, and her hatred for her deepened.

At this moment, if Yukino's eyes could kill, then her eyes would be like countless sharp blades, piercing straight at Haruno. The anger and hatred contained in them were enough to kill Haruno ten thousand times.

There seemed to be a thousand-year-old ice in Yukino's eyes. Her cold gaze shot straight at Yangno. She opened her lips slightly and asked coldly: "So... do mother and father know?" Her voice was without a trace of warmth, like the north wind whistling in winter, which could blow away all the warmth.

Yang Nai still had that nonchalant smile on her face, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and said with a smile: "Of course I don't know." That smile was like a wild flower blooming on the edge of a cliff, seemingly beautiful but revealing a dangerous atmosphere.

After saying that, Yang No came over with a brisk pace. After reaching in front of Yukino, Yang No took the photo album from Yukino's hand and placed it steadily on the table. The whole process was done in one go.

Yukino's eyes were still cold. She stared at Yangno, her lips slightly opened again, and she asked again: "How long have you been dating?" The voice seemed to come from the depths of an ice cave.

After hearing this question, Yang Noi poked her chin with a slender finger, raised her head slightly, and rolled her eyes upwards, as if trying to remember something. After a moment, she seemed to remember something and said, "Well... I think we started dating about a year ago, right? But I've been pursuing him for a long time!"

After saying this, Yang Nai stretched, revealing her soft curves. Then, she walked out of the room, saying, "I'm going to take a shower. We'll talk later." Her steps were relaxed and easy, as if what she had just discussed was just a trivial matter.

But Yukino didn't give up. She said again: "Is it really okay? What if our parents knew..." Her brows were slightly frowned, but there was a hint of threat in her words.

"It's okay. Takashi San and I aren't related by blood. Just tell me if you know. I can't hide it for long anyway." Yono stopped at the door. Her tone was still as relaxed as the summer breeze, but a hint of sadness quietly appeared in her eyes. "Rather than marrying someone I don't like, of course I'd choose someone I like... For my own happiness, I'm sorry, Yukino-chan~"

Haruno walked towards the bathroom with a triumphant air, leaving Yukino standing there alone. Yukino's body was motionless, her head lowered, her long bangs completely obscuring her expression... What expression should she have now?

In the bathroom, Yang Noi turned on the faucet, and warm water instantly poured down, flowing over her smooth skin.

After rinsing, Yang Nai walked gracefully towards the bathtub, slowly soaking in it and lying down. Her hands rested comfortably on the edge of the tub, her slender and white legs stretched out from the water, like a fine work of art in the misty bathroom.

"Xue-no-chan is still so easy to bully!" Yang-no closed her eyes, a faint smile curled up at the corner of her mouth, and she murmured softly, with a smug tone in her voice, "So... I'll be the bad sister."