There is something wrong with my infinite flow teammates!

A bet?

Beiyuankong was stunned. Can I tell him? If I tell him, the lady will not make a scene, but it is not certain for Lingyin and Shiyu. Although I won this time, as long as I start this, will I be able to live in peace in the future?

They must not be allowed to know those two words!

"The content of the bet is not important, and it is not important what I need to do. What is important is that I won." Beiyuan Kong said seriously: "Shiyu completed the mission, this is the most important thing."

He suddenly looked at Shiyu and said sincerely: "Shiyu, thank you!"

"..."

Shi Yu's face was full of seriousness, and her dark eyes were fixed on Kitahara Sora, but the next second she suddenly showed a bright smile, turned her head and asked Xue No, "What does he want you to do?"

"Probably COS anime characters, like a cat-eared maid or something like that." Yukino responded without hesitation.

The calm look of the girl made Kitahara Sora feel helpless. What's going on? You actually said it out loud like that?

Aren't you ashamed? Are you shameless? Is it really as Shiyu said, are you so shameless? Didn't you say that you have to keep it a secret even if you fulfill the bet?

But the truth was, apart from Lingyin's eyes lighting up, Shiyu was also only slightly surprised.

Suddenly, Kitahara Sora had a feeling of sudden enlightenment. As Japan is the birthplace of the two-dimensional world, this kind of thing is actually not uncommon. Many JKs would wear COS costumes and do temporary work on their days off. As a frequent visitor to Akihabara, Shiyu might be tired of seeing it.

However, the next second, Kitahara Sora understood what their purpose was, because the three girls present, including his wife, looked at him again.

Yukino said, it’s your turn!

Kitahara Sora looked at the half-smiled Yukino and Shiyu in astonishment, and the corners of his mouth twitched. You were fighting fiercely an hour ago, and now you are united? What the hell!

So Shiyu asked that question in order to say it out loud? Thank you so much!

Seeing Kitahara Sora's expression of being so annoyed that he wanted to beat someone up, the lady finally couldn't help but smiled and said, "It's getting late, let's go eat."

"Eh???" Lingyin was out of her normal state. She let out a disappointed exclamation when she heard the word "eating". She said unwillingly, "But..."

Kitahara Sora turned his head to look at the girl who wanted to cause trouble, and smiled: "But what? You want to go on a diet tonight? In that case..."

"Eat, eat, eat! I love eating the most! I can taste the cooking skills of Aunt Yukinoshita's chef again!"

The girl's eyes rolled around, and she suddenly stood up and ran towards the lady, took her hand affectionately, and pulled her towards the restaurant.

The pretty figure skipped away from the door, and in less than a second her head reappeared, making a cute face at Kitahara Sora.

"Then we're going to eat too?"

Kitahara Sora ignored Lingyin's mischievous behavior, said something sincerely to the two girls, and without caring about their reactions, he stood up and walked towards the door.

As his footsteps faded away, Shiyu became more curious. She looked at Xueno and asked in confusion, "How did you make a request that he would definitely not agree to, and at the same time be 100% sure that he wouldn't get angry?"

"Who knows?" Xueno looked at Miss Dragon with a smile, "Maybe I made him feel that I had no ill intentions in the end?"

"So, you knew all along that he wouldn't do it, but you kept asking him to do it?" Shiyu's eyes widened. "You just wanted to see him in trouble and tease him for fun?"

"guess?"

"I think I didn't go too far. You still deserve a beating."

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After eating and drinking, Yukino, Suzune and Shiha went to Yukino's room together, apparently to talk about some topics related to girls.

Kitahara Sora came to the backyard again. He looked up and gazed at the crescent moon in the sky with a calm expression.

The Japanese-style rockery, the lush cherry trees, the pond and the pavilion in the middle of the pond are all shrouded in silver light, giving people a very peaceful feeling.

Kitahara Sora suddenly thought of the lyrics of a song, 'In the quiet summer, the sky is dotted with stars...' There are no stars in the sky, but fireflies are flying in the darkness, adding a touch of dreaminess to the atmosphere at that moment.

It's not very quiet either, but the clear and pleasant but not annoying chirping of insects can be heard, along with the croaking of frogs in the pond, making people feel at ease.

So the tranquility of summer is not sensory, but inner tranquility, and only summer can give people this feeling in the year.

The sound of light footsteps came from behind, and I knew who it was without turning around. Lingyin was very quiet at school, but when she was with her brother, she would bounce and skip as she walked.

Shiyu's walking pace is becoming more and more like a cat's, a very light and elegant cat step. Xueno is a real literary girl, even now she has not erased her original temperament, this kind of small steps is not her style.

Although she has all kinds of temperaments that ordinary people don't have, she lacks the gentleness that her mother has, and maybe she will become like that in ten years. Because Kitahara Sora has seen what Yukino looks like in twenty years, and the "aged" her looks almost exactly like her mother, and it's harder to tell them apart than twins.

The lady in a simple kimono smiled and sat down next to Kitahara Sora, handing him a piece of bright red watermelon.

"When was the last time we sat here and talked?"

After taking the watermelon, Kitahara Sora fell into deep thought.

The last time I had a serious conversation with Yuki's mother was when I confessed my love to Yukino. It was the day after we came down from Mount Fuji. It was May then and it is July now.

That night, the lady told her own love story, talked about her concerns about her daughter, and also said to Kitahara Sora in person, "I'll leave Yukino to you..." It's been two months, only two months.

"Forty-three days ago."

"Only more than forty days have passed?" Beiyuan Kong was stunned.

The lady chuckled and said, "You took Yukino to Mount Fuji on May 19th, and after staying overnight, it was May 20th. Today is July 3rd, so it is forty-three days."

"I see." Kitahara Sora laughed bitterly, "I've only been dating Yukino for over a month, but it feels like I've been dating her for almost a year."

"It's normal that you have no sense of time. After all, the time in the mission is three times that of reality. For you, it's no problem that it's been so long."

The lady suddenly smiled, "In just a few dozen days in reality, you have changed a lot, and Yukino has changed too."

Beiyuan Kong took a bite of the watermelon, and the sweet juice and smooth flesh spread in his mouth. Under the refreshing sweetness, his questioning tone was also filled with a hint of fragrance, "We have changed a lot?"

"Well, Yukino hasn't been naughty for a long time. Or, as far as I can remember, the last time she was 'willful' was when she was very young." Mother Yukino paused and added, "Of course, everything she did for you is not included."

"Everything you did for me, and this time of being naughty..."

After a moment's thought, Kitahara Sora understood what Mother Xue meant.

The last time I didn't come back, Xueno was venting her anger like crazy, punishing those bastards, without considering the consequences. This time, she was willful and forced Shiyu to fight. Part of the reason was because of the bet, but more because she wanted to have fun, pure fun.

So what Yuki's mother meant was that Yukino relied on her mother's willfulness, which is what she called naughty. She showed a little strength and left the mess to her mother to deal with, which is completely the mentality of a child.

When naughty children make mistakes, aren't they always left to their parents to deal with?

Perhaps Yukino should have vaguely noticed this mentality, but she didn't think about it too much. However, Mrs. Yuki, as a mother, understood it instantly.

Beiyuan Kong smiled and said, "What about my changes?"

Mother Xue laughed and said, "Are all you men like this? Once you fall in love with a woman, your attitude towards her is sometimes like a child, sometimes like a scoundrel, and sometimes... like a father?"

"..."

Kitahara Sora's action of chewing the watermelon paused for a moment in embarrassment, then he shook his head helplessly, took a big bite of the watermelon and stuffed it into his mouth, muttering, "Maybe Yukino's mental age is the same as an adult now, but in any case she is only seventeen years old in my heart. In fact, this is not the first time she has been naughty."

Kitahara Sora recalled how cute Yukino was when they went back to the town, and smiled, "When we are alone together, she is even cuter, sometimes even as cute as Suzune. That is her true nature. People can't always be dull and serious, otherwise they will get depressed."

"and then?"

"There's such a big age gap between us, there's always a generation gap. If Yukino wants to make a joke, but I say she's childish in all seriousness, she won't think anything of it at first, but this pattern will cause problems if we get along for too long."

"So when she wants to play, I play with her. When her true nature is exposed, I can only become childish, bicker with her, make some small jokes that are not too excessive, and it's okay to make her angry occasionally, otherwise how can I match her brain waves? The mode of getting along with her can't be the same gentleness that never changes. There must always be quarrels sometimes."

After hearing his series of explanations, the lady was stunned for a rare moment, then smiled and said, "Are you deliberately staying like this?"

"I can't say I did it on purpose. Sometimes I didn't think too much about it. I was playing around with her and I got too involved... What else can I do? I've lived two lifetimes and only found one Yukino. I can't let her feel uncomfortable by getting along with me."

After hearing this explanation, Xue's mother's eyes lit up a little, and she continued to ask: "But you still remain rational, right? For example..."

"Her request, right?"

Kitahara Sora smiled helplessly and said, "In fact, she knew all along that I would not agree, and she kept bringing it up just to tease me, so I'm not angry."

At first, Kitahara Sora really thought that she had awakened a strange hobby, but then he thought about it and realized that it was not right.

If he is lucky enough to participate in the performance, it would be fine for Kitahara Sora to play the role of a princess, just for fun. But if he really likes to dress up as a woman, Yukino might really dislike it.

The person she fell in love with was not a man who stood tall and upright, but a sissy. Would such a proud and arrogant woman like her accept it? Would a normal woman like a sissy? Maybe she would talk to him the next day and give him psychological counseling.

Lily likes pretty girls, and those who like effeminate girls must be gay.

After hearing this explanation, Xue's mother stared at Beiyuan Kong blankly, but her eyes became softer and softer...

It was just as Yukino had described, he had his own unique gentleness, and he was the kind of man who was gentle to the core. Any woman who got along with him would inevitably fall deeper and deeper into love, and eventually be unable to extricate herself.

Moreover, his gentleness is not useless. While thinking about the other person all the time, he also adheres to his bottom line and knows what to do and what not to do. Even if he loves deeply, he will not be blind.

He can be mature and steady, or childish and innocent. He is very reliable when you need him, but he only becomes childish in front of you. And all this is not pretended, but the inner emotions that radiate from the inside out.

This is also one of his most shining charms. No wonder Xiaohui fell deeply in love with him, and no wonder Yukino made a compromise that violated her dignity and personality. For a woman, this kind of person is something she can never let go of.

Looking at Kitahara Sora who had just finished the last bite of watermelon, Mother Xue suddenly said softly, "I have always been relieved to leave Xueno to you. I am forty-three years old this year, and even in your mental age I am sixteen years older than you. Just call me... Mom again."

But this sentence made Kitahara Sora stunned, and his eyes gradually revealed a hint of bitterness.

If the lady knew, Yukino would definitely tell her... This was a cruel fact, and as the closest person, she had the right to know, just like Kitahara Sora told Suzune.

After this time, maybe there will be no chance anymore.

I have always been relieved to leave Yukino to you. Even if you both fail to come back next time, I will not blame you, because I know that besides myself and Haruno, you are the one who loves her the most.

Beiyuan Kong gently placed the watermelon rind beside him, his lips trembling slightly, and whispered softly: "Mom, Mom..."

"Ah."

Madam responded softly and gently touched Kitahara Sora's head, "Actually, I wanted a son for my second child, but Yukino came. But I never disliked her because she was a daughter. Your coming made up for my regret at that time."

But her next words made Kitahara Sora’s eyes widen.

"Actually, I've met with Xiaohui's parents, and they already know... It was my suggestion to postpone the engagement ceremony, but I asked for Yukino's opinion."

"Varied……"

"If you can go home next time... I'll help you deal with them. This is a reward for you. I just want Yukino to go home, but even if she can't, I won't blame you."

Mother Xue's eyes suddenly turned red, and she said softly, "From now on, please never say you'll give up on anyone again. Xueno doesn't need your kind of dedication, and Xiaohui's heavy burden cannot be carried by you alone. That's a matter for the three of you."

Beiyuan Kong stared at his wife in a daze and said in a trembling voice, "Why? This shouldn't be...something a mother can say."

"I have been a parent for twenty years, so I have my own reasons. Don't think too much. Fight with peace of mind and return victorious. As a man, you can't be depressed because of these things. Only when you survive do you have the right to worry about them."

After saying that, Mother Xue slowly stood up, her gentle tone also somewhat helpless, "You only have two days left, so train more in these two days. After all, this is the last time. In fact, I hope you have many more times..."

Kitahara Sora slowly stood up, and the lady straightened his shoulders so that he faced her and gently straightened his collar. "Well, Suzune is in Yukino's room. She wants you to fly her back. Why don't you go find them?"

Kitahara Kong felt as if a mixture of emotions had been overturned, with all sorts of complicated emotions spreading in his mind.

He opened his mouth, looked in the direction of Yukino's room, then turned his head to look at his wife, but in the end he couldn't say anything and walked towards that side.

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Beiyuan Kong left. Xue's mother looked at his back, hesitated for a moment, and returned to where she was just now. She sat down again and looked up at the sky... Until thirty minutes later, when a light footstep slowly approached, she slowly stood up and looked behind her.

"gone?"

Yukino did not respond to her mother's question. She walked straight in and gently threw herself into her arms.

"You blamed him?"

"Did he give me a chance to rebuke you? Do I really know him better than you do?"

The man gently stroked his daughter's hair and chuckled, "You must be joking to ask Shiyu to teach you a lesson. He even wanted to give up Hui for you. I don't think he has even a little bit of feelings for Hui in his heart. You are the one who can feel his care the most."

"Ah."

As the girl in her arms whispered softly, the mother continued, "Compared to Xiaohui, you were just luckier and met him earlier. If it was Xiaohui who met him first, you might not have had a chance to make him fall in love with you. After all, your personality was much more awkward than Hui's before."

After all, when Kitahara Sora came here, the first person he met was Yukino, and they have known each other for a year.

In fact, the time when he needed help the most was during the first six months after he arrived. By that time, he and Yukino had already known each other for a long time, but they actually disliked each other for so long.

"Is that why you agreed?"

"Me? No matter how much I like Hui, even if she is my daughter, I will not agree. Since you are willing, I have no objection."

"Do you need me to...thank you?"

Hearing this, Yukino was startled for a moment. She raised her head from her arms and looked directly into her mother's eyes. Her mother gently reached out her hand and tucked her messy hair behind her ears.

"Didn't I tell you? I didn't raise you out of favor, but out of biological instinct due to blood ties. So, since I have done you no favor, you don't need to thank me or repay me. Instead, I want to thank you."

"Thanks to me..."

"Because of your participation, my life is more complete. I just happened to be your mother, and you just happened to be my daughter. I am not your prequel, and you are not my sequel. You are an independent individual, a soul different from me."

At this time, Xueno suddenly laughed, "I am not here because of you, I am here because of my desire for life. I am free, and you love me."

Mother Xue also laughed, "But I will never control your life in the name of love."

"Next time you are not allowed to sneak into my room and read what I have written in my notebook without permission. Don't learn from your sister. She sometimes makes me feel very angry."