My fiancée Yukino

The next day, Saturday, at 9:30 a.m.

Luo Bai and Shi Yu woke up one after the other. They took a shower together affectionately, then had breakfast at the hotel. They called the company's chauffeur and drove back to Qianye.

Along the way, Shi Yu leaned against Luo Bai's chest, still feeling a little unwell, but much better than when she first woke up.

She has now mastered the breathing techniques, and her physical condition is gradually improving, so minor injuries are naturally healing much faster.

Looking at the scenery outside the car window, Shiyu suddenly felt a little depressed.

"Why are you only in your second year of high school? You won't be coming to Tokyo until the year after next."

Gently stroking Shi Yu's hair, Luo Bai smiled and said, "It's alright. If you want to see me, I can come anytime."

A smile finally appeared on Shi Yu's face as she leaned in and kissed Luo Bai.

Volume 1: Chapter 214 Gathering Materials and the Results of Tutoring (1/2)

After returning to Chiba, it was almost noon. Luo Bai took Shi Yu for a short walk outside and had lunch before returning to the apartment.

Because Yuihama came to ask Yukino for tutoring today, the two of them didn't go straight back. Instead, they went to the homes of Kanroji Mitsuri and Iguro Obanai to discuss some materials they had collected.

After seeing the three character designs drawn by Eriri and photographed by Shiyu, Kanroji Mitsuri happily said, "They're really good! What about ours?"

Shi Yu smiled and said, "That's why we came here. I've already written the character designs, which are roughly the same as yours, but there are still some differences. Also, the appearance will be different from yours. These can be carefully revised later. The main thing is the story, because your main plot is in the middle and later parts, and I'm also considering how to write it. After all, it's not good to include Luo Jun in it."

Obanai Iguro nodded: "Indeed, if we're writing a story about the Demon Slayer Corps, it's difficult to include Luo Bai. But the battle in the Infinity Castle... if he hadn't appeared, it would have been a truly grueling battle. Even if we had won in the end, our Demon Slayer Corps might have been completely wiped out, perishing together with the enemy. That should be considered..."

This is the best ending.

Obanai Iguro's words are indeed true; in terms of raw power, the Oni are indeed stronger.

Even if all the Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps activate their Demon Slayer Marks, they are not guaranteed to win. The only way to increase their chances of winning is by trading blows, but if they are careful, they may lose their lives.

Not to mention the strongest Upper Moon demons, and the strongest one, Muzan Kibutsuji.

To be honest, Luo Bai really thinks that luck played a part in the main characters' victory in the original work. If Muzan Kibutsuji had been a little more cautious, the Demon Slayer Corps might not have won.

Kanroji Mitsuri tapped her chin with her finger, thought for a moment, and then said, "Hmm~~ In the end, the Demon Slayer Corps will definitely win, but the process definitely needs to be carefully planned, especially for me and Iguro-kun. We must have a happy ending!"

Utaha naturally agreed to Kanroji Mitsuri's request with a smile.

After discussing with the two for a while and recording some of their combat experiences, Luo Bai and Shi Yu left their apartment and went back to their own place.

Yukino and Yui had already finished lunch and were resting when they received the news of Luo Bai's return, so they were asked to go over there.

"Are you and Yukino classmates, Luo-kun?" Shi-yu asked curiously, knowing there were guests present. "Aren't you worried that they'll find out?"

Luo Bai shrugged and said, "Since Yukino has already let us through, then it doesn't matter, right? There's nothing to worry about. We can just live our own lives."

Shiyu nodded, not caring anymore, and took Shiyu's hand, arriving at the apartment door.

After opening the door, I glanced at the shoes in the entryway and found three pairs of girls' shoes, which meant that Mai was also here.

Upon entering the living room, the three of them were indeed sitting together on a floor stall, drinking tea and watching television.

Looking at Luo Bai and Shi Yu, Yukino smiled and said, "Welcome back. Have you finished chatting with Mitsuri and the others?"

Luo Bai smiled and nodded: "Yes, we've collected quite a bit of material. We'll go find Uzui Tengen and his family again tomorrow. Come on, Shiyu, let me introduce you. This is my classmate and also our Service Club member, Yui Yuigahama. Yui, this is Kasumigaoka Shiyu, who attends Toyonosaki in Tokyo."

Yui Yuigahama's gaze also turned curiously to Utaha. She immediately stood up and said, "Hello, Kasumigaoka-san, I'm Yui Yuigahama. Just call me Yui!"

Shi Yu smiled and said, "Hello, just call me Shi Yu. Please take care of me."

After Luo Bai and Shi Yu sat down, Yui Hama became even more curious, because she knew that Luo Bai had gone to Tokyo yesterday.

And now, this girl she's meeting for the first time is also in Tokyo, how could Yuihama not be curious?

But just as Yui was thinking about how to ask, Yukino said, "Yui, didn't you really like the novel 'Love Metronome'? Now the author is right in front of you."

"Ugh?"

Yuihama didn't react at first, and after several seconds she looked at Shiho and murmured, "Wait a minute, Kasumigaoka Shiho... Kasumigaoka Shiho... Huh?! You're Kasumigaoka Shiho?"

Shi Yu smiled and nodded: "That's right, it's me. Thank you for liking my novel."

"It's true!"

Yuihama immediately forgot her earlier question and hurriedly took out the first volume of Love Metronome from her bag.

"Although Yukino lent me the first volume before, I bought another copy myself after it was released today. I was originally planning to wait until the signing event to get Kasumi Utako-sensei's autograph, but I didn't expect to run into her today. I'm so lucky! Please sign this for me!"

Shi Yu had no problem with it and gladly accepted the novel and pen, opening the novel and signing her pen name.

"Here you go, this is my first autograph. As for book signings, I don't plan to do any for now. After all, it was just released today, and I don't know how the sales will be. Besides, I don't really want to come out in front of the camera. I'd rather just focus on writing the book."

"Oh, is that so?"

Yuihama was a little disappointed, but now that she had the autograph, the signing event wasn't so important anymore.

After carefully putting away the signed novel, Yuihama looked at Shiwa and asked, "Kasumi-sensei, when are you planning to release the second volume of that novel?"

"The first volume has only just been released, let alone the second volume, it will be at least two more months before it's available." Shaking her head, Shi Yu said with a smile, "Also, please don't call me by my pen name, just call me Shi Yu."

Yuihama's enthusiasm was a little overwhelming for her.

After the initial excitement, Yuihama's curiosity inevitably resurfaced.

She became even more curious after seeing Yukino sitting to Luo Bai's left, Shiyu sitting to Luo Bai's right, and even Mai and several others chatting and laughing.

Instinctively, the girl's gossipy heart sensed something was amiss, but she dared not ask and could only stare blankly.

Yuihama's expression was naturally noticed by Luo Bai and the others, but they wouldn't say anything unless asked.

After getting drinks for himself and Shiyu, Luo Bai looked at Yuihama and asked, "How did today's tutoring go?"

Yuihama's expression immediately fell when tutoring was mentioned.

"The progress is difficult, especially math; it feels so hard..."

Not only Yuihama, but even Yukino was a little tired.

Unfortunately, compared to the beginning of the semester, getting Yui Hama to learn the current material quickly is definitely a test of her teaching ability.

Volume 1: Chapter 215 Mai's Growing Anxiety (2/2)

Seeing Yukino's troubled expression, Yuihama shyly leaned over the coffee table.

"Waaah... I'm sorry, Yukino, it's my fault for being so stupid. I still haven't learned it even after you've been teaching me for so long!"

After taking a sip of tea, Yukino exhaled and said, "Don't be discouraged. This is just the beginning. Now that you've rested, let's continue."

"Yeah! I understand!"

Yuihama made up her mind to improve her math skills this afternoon, and immediately took out her textbook and workbook.

Yukino looked at Luo Bai and asked, "Did your sister contact you after you woke up today?"

"No," Luo Bai shook his head and said, "Didn't she say she was going to look up information at the school library today? She also said I didn't need to wait for her, and if she finished early, she would drive back herself."

"Okay, then let's leave her be. She's been mostly in Chiba this week and hasn't been busy with her studies. I guess she's catching up on her studies right now."

Mai, standing to the side, said with a smile, "That's normal. Since both the uncle and aunt have come, Haruno-nee will definitely make time to stay here."

Shiyu asked curiously, "After going back yesterday, is Auntie going to take Ren and the others on a trip today?"

Luo Bai said, "We'll rest today and set off tomorrow. Our first stop will be Suzhou and Hangzhou, then we should go back to Dalian, followed by Yunnan or Sichuan. I haven't asked my mom about the follow-up plans yet; she's discussing them with Ren and the others."

Yuihama asked curiously, "Shinobu... is that the Shinobu-neechan who came to the school before? The one who brought you lunches, Raku-kun? Did she go back with Raku-kun's parents?"

Luo Bai nodded and said, "Yes, not only Ren, but her younger sisters also lived together."

"We're going anyway. We don't have much to do lately, and the kids can continue their studies anywhere. My mom can help with tutoring; they don't need to stay home all the time. My mom plans to take them on a trip for two weeks, to broaden their horizons."

"Oh...is that so?"

Yuihama didn't know much about Shinobu Kocho, except for the time she delivered lunchboxes to her. But now it seems that Shinobu Kocho has a good relationship with the Luo Bai family. Luo Bai's mother is even planning to take her on a trip together, and for many days at that.

"Travel... I wonder if I'll have the chance to go on a trip with my parents during the summer vacation."

The thought of the upcoming summer vacation hadn't even given her much thought to travel when she started thinking about the upcoming exams. Her head was spinning, so Yui quickly put aside those unforeseen things and started working on her questions.

Yukino also opened her textbook, preparing to continue explaining the mathematical concepts to Yuihama little by little.

Luo Bai looked at Mai: "So, when did you arrive?"

"Around noon~" Mai said with a smile, "After having breakfast this morning, Yui came over, and I went back to my place. Then I'll come over to help with the lunch. Luo-kun, it's probably not good to bother them with their tutoring this afternoon. Let's go to my place. My new projector arrived. Shall the three of us find a movie to watch? There's still a lot of ice cream in the fridge!"

"Okay, then I'll go to your place."

Luo Bai didn't want to disturb Yuihama's tutoring, so he took Shiyu and the three of them went next door.

They drew the living room curtains, took out ice cream and snacks, found a movie, and sat down together to watch it with great interest.

At 4:30 p.m., after finishing a day of study, Yuihama said goodbye and went home. Luo Bai and the other two then returned, and Luo Bai prepared dinner for the day.

The three girls didn't stay in the living room, but went to their room to whisper to each other.

As for the content of the conversation, it naturally revolved around Shiyu.

Around six o'clock, when dinner was about to begin, Yang Nai finally returned just in time.

"Ugh! I'm exhausted. I hope my food is ready by now?"

Seeing Yang Nai enter, Luo Bai smiled and got up from his chair, then went to the kitchen to serve her a bowl of rice.

"Don't worry, you've already messaged me, I'll definitely save it for you."

"Hehe, that's good!" With a bright smile on her face, Yang Nai washed her hands and gave Luo Bai a big kiss on the cheek before sitting down next to Shi Yu.

Gently nudged Shiyu's shoulder and said with a smile, "How was the experience last night?"

Inevitably, Shiyu blushed and whispered, "It's...it's alright."

"Sigh~~ Is it alright? Shiyu, you're too shy, aren't you?"

Yang Nai didn't believe Shi Yu's words at all; she knew Luo Bai's level all too well.

So he looked at Luo Bai and asked, "Little Bai, you didn't put in any effort last night, did you? Did you slack off?"

Before she could even put the rice in her mouth, Luo Bai glared at Yang Nai and said, "Please don't slander me like that. I'm always very serious! Didn't you see how shy Shi Yu was?"

"Hehe, what does it matter? Aren't we all family here at the table?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Yang saw Mai's expression and suddenly realized what she meant.

"Oh right, I just realized it doesn't seem to be Mai's turn yet. When will it be Mai's turn? How about we go together tonight?"

"I don't want it!"

Mai blushed and refused, "Nobody wants to be seen by others the first time they do this!"

Yukino and Utaha nodded in agreement.

Yang Nai chuckled and stuck out her tongue: "Hehehe, I was just joking, sis. Let's wait until later. But Mai, you need to speed things up. If you go to film during summer vacation, you won't have as many opportunities!"

What Yang said was the truth. Although Mai was very innocent and shy in this regard, now even Shiwa had surpassed her progress, which inevitably made Mai a little anxious.

We need to hurry, otherwise, Yukino will be fine, but Haruno will definitely seize the opportunity to tease us.

Moreover, Shiyu might also be a possibility. Her personality is definitely not the obedient type, which Mai can sometimes see.

After dinner, Yang Nai sat lazily on the sofa, hugging Luo Bai's arm tightly and taking up a seat next to Luo Bai.

On the other side, it was naturally Utaha, because Yukino had also been pulled by Haruno to sit on her other side.

This undoubtedly made Mai even more depressed.

Yang Nai saw all of this, and she was indeed doing it on purpose.

Looking at Yukino, Haruno smiled and said, "Yukino, how are we sleeping tonight? Hmm, I think you don't need to ask. Shiro is yours tonight."

Yukino glanced at Haruno, knowing exactly what her older sister was thinking, and shook her head, saying, "No, teaching Yui today was too tiring, I need to rest early, I'll let Utaha have the evening."

Upon hearing this, Shiyu blinked in surprise. She had already prepared to go and find Mai to sleep and chat with, so why was it her turn?

Volume 1: Chapter 216 The Travel Plan (1/2)

Therefore, you still need to be more proactive in some things, even if you're shy.

At 11 p.m., after taking a shower, Luo Bai accompanied Shi Yu to her room to rest, while Yang Nai and Yukino went to Mai's room together for a night of conversation among the three women.

The three of them lay on one bed, with Yukino squeezed in the middle by Haruno and Mai, looking quite uncomfortable.