My love game with them that will lead to certain death

"Oh? I don't know whether I should be angry or accept it happily to be judged as immature by someone who does nothing all day."

Yukino quickly adjusted herself and fought back with the same ease.

"I'm not idle all day, at most I just slack off in school."

Narumi pouted to show his displeasure, but that was all.

"Besides, it's just because most things in school are so boring that it feels like a waste of life to spend time on them."

"Oh? Does this also include the commissions from our club?"

The girl with long black hair raised her fair chin and looked at the boy with a serious and scrutinizing look in her eyes.

"Let me ask you, Narumi-kun. Do you remember what the final outcome of our most recent commission was?"

"The most recent commission...Are you talking about the harassing chain letter incident that Ye Shan received?"

"That's right. You didn't participate much in the whole process, and you never asked how the incident was resolved in the end. It's hard not to make me doubt whether you still have enough motivation to solve the commission."

"Ah, to be honest, that's just because I think Ye Shan's commission is boring and can be easily solved without paying too much attention to it. Although this kind of clumsy intrigue between teenagers is not a big malice, at most it's just a small fight out of jealousy, but if I have to waste my time on it, it's not worth it no matter how you think about it..."

"Besides, I just got out of that simulation recently, so I don't have the extra energy to pay attention to some unimportant things... Hmm."

Toru Ming Hai, who was originally expressing his true inner thoughts, stopped here. He was not bad at observing people's expressions, but he noticed that the light in Yukinoshita Yukino's eyes dimmed a little for a moment.

Oops, I almost forgot that I am also a member of this club, not just an assistant - no matter what, solving commissions is the job of the members of the Servant Club, and it is too bad to use these high-sounding reasons to make excuses for laziness.

"Although I hate to admit it, there is some truth to what you said. Most of the commissions we receive are troubles that others, especially older people, would consider to be childish."

Before he could open his mouth to make amends, Yukinoshita Yukino took the lead in admitting the fact that the nature of the Service Club itself was to a certain extent easy to be looked down upon by others - Ming Hai, who originally thought that he would be severely ridiculed, did not expect her to be so frank.

Yukino looked away and gently stirred the black tea with a spoon that had a little rock sugar in it.

"It can't be helped. Our current identities and ages mean that we can only be exposed to such social circles and commissions for the time being."

Soon, the white transparent solid slowly melted and disappeared into the mellow and rich liquid.

"Maybe...if our club could have an extra assistant to help us screen commissions or provide advice, it would be much better."

After saying this, Yukinoshita Yukino no longer tilted her head, and her ice-blue eyes met the boy's eyes as she turned towards him.

"Mr. Narumi, what do you think...?"

She should be sincerely seeking advice from Ming Hai, but the boy vaguely sensed some emotions beyond that.

This feeling was very familiar, just like the feelings that Yukinoshita Yukino showed when they once snuggled together on the beach and he was the only one she could rely on.

Is she relying on herself...?

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Chapter 46 Become Your Own Hero

By spending every day and night with Yukinoshita Yukino in the simulation, Toru Narumi actually had a rough idea of ​​her personality.

Although she usually seems to be aloof and unrestrained, and she is not stingy with all kinds of sarcastic sarcasm to mock others, and she always consciously instills in herself the concept of self-reliance that one must be independent, but in the final analysis, deep down in her heart she also has a soft and fragile side like a child.

Under certain extreme pressures (such as being seriously ill in a simulation), she would remove the armor she had been wearing to the people she trusted, like a drowning person who finally caught a floating object, clinging to this life-saving straw and unwilling to let go.

Although saying this may make one seem a little despicable, it was precisely because Ming Hai knew this that he deliberately created the "escape of only two people" in the simulation - his purpose was to make Yukino trust and rely on him under the subtle influence of the suspension bridge effect.

The result was indeed very effective. Yukinoshita Yukino, who used her ice-like shell to prevent herself from being harmed by others, regarded him as her most trustworthy companion. It could even be said that she regarded him as her only salvation and the only person worthy of trust in her oppressive and heavy life.

Ming Hai actually knew this very well.

He allowed this to happen and used it to make the simulated Yukino Yukinoshita feel sad about his sacrifice and never forget him for the rest of her life.

Honestly, as a means of game strategy, his actions are not excessive. But in real life, you still need to abandon a certain moral burden to replicate the above behavior without scruples.

Ming Hai doesn't think he is a good person. He refuses to use this routine in real interpersonal communication not out of moral constraints - it's just because the consequences of doing so are uncontrollable, it will be very troublesome, but there is no need to do so.

Moreover, the emotional value gained by calculating others is often not lasting. The most realistic equivalent transaction is to exchange sincerity for sincerity. The premise is to open your eyes and choose the right trading partner. This is one of the reasons why Ming Hai feels comfortable with Yamada, who is straightforward and speaks his mind.

As for Yukinoshita Yukino, she is actually a child who will only reveal her thoughts when she is oppressed. On the one hand, she longs to be recognized by others, but on the other hand, she is driven by her strong and independent personality and should not rely on others.

It is difficult for Minghai to feel any sense of accomplishment by scheming against such a person.

"With all due respect, this assistant position has absolutely no need to exist."

After a brief brainstorm, he decided not to follow in his simulated self's footsteps.

How to handle interpersonal relationships in real life - of course it is up to him who lives in the present and does not play any role.

"Youth is the best scratch paper, and it should be used to test future tasks. Learn to offend others, learn to recognize your own feelings, recognize the cruelty of the world, and find a place to fit yourself in this absurd world - this is a rare period in life when the cost of trial and error is low, so you should be bold in trying. It is not impossible to rely on an older and more mature person to guide you, but it is ultimately a temporary solution and not a fundamental solution."

He began to talk as he usually did. This time, Yukinoshita Yukino did not show any impatience or sarcasm. She just sat quietly and listened to him finish his words.

"As our service club advocates, it is better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish. Finding a so-called assistant cannot solve the fundamental problem. In the final analysis, there is no need to seek help from a higher "authority" for problems that we can solve ourselves."

Under the boy's slightly curly bangs, the emotions in his lake blue eyes were no longer as lazy as before.

"I believe in you, Minister—and please believe in yourself."

He is discussing this topic very seriously.

"We don't need anyone else to be the hero who saves everyone. We can be our own heroes."

Then, with very understated words, he overturned the perception that he had previously constructed of Yukinoshita Yukino in the simulation.

A hero who can come and save me just by shouting? It might be romantic in literary creations and movies, but in reality, if you place your hopes on others and hope that they can become your heroes, the success rate is too low.

Yukinoshita Yukino seemed not to have expected such a response from him. The hand holding the spoon just stopped in mid-air, and her originally dull expression did not ease even after a long silence.

"...Of course, everyone can understand this principle, but it is not easy to implement it in actual action."

"That's right, but are you going to give up just because it's difficult? Isn't the Yukinoshita Yukino I know someone who can put aside many meaningless things for the sake of her own justice and ideals?"

“…Those are just false illusions.”

The girl forced a smile on her face, but her averted gaze revealed her vulnerability.

"Although this is a fact that I don't want to admit...but I'm probably far from being qualified to be called 'strong'."

Unexpectedly candid.

He originally thought that Yukino would continue to escape for a while like in the simulation and would refuse to admit the fact that she was not as strong as she looked, but he did not expect her to admit it very sincerely.

"…The headmaster is such a worry, it's a bit of a headache for us as club members. So how about this - let's make a good deal."

The curly-haired boy stood up from his original seat, slowly walked to Yukinoshita who was sitting in the middle of the wooden table, and stretched out his right hand to the confused Yukino.

"Come on, take this deal. From now on, I will be by your side as you make your youthful trials and errors under the snow. I will watch over you and help you on your way to your own justice. I will share the joys and sorrows with you when you encounter troubles and difficulties - until you become your own hero."

Then, he tilted his head with a smile and winked at the black-haired girl.

"The corresponding deal is that you just need to buy me a big bag of candy."

"…puff."

Yukinoshita Yukino was stunned for a while, and then a cute but unconcealed smile appeared on her face.

"Why are your body language so exaggerated? Are you trying to liven up the conversation?"

"If you know this, don't say it, Ms. Yukino."

"Okay, I accept."

She smiled and placed her hand in the boy's palm.

Indeed, the promise in the dream that "a hero will come to save me as long as I shout" made her regard Ming Hai as a unique and reliable person for a long time.

But after waking up from the dream, he never gave her such feedback, and she never expected to get a response from him.

After all, longing is the farthest distance.

It was not until now that the two of them made a promise that truly belonged to each other.

And I feel like I'm closer to him.

"Until I become my own hero...I'm asking you to stay by my side, Narumi-kun."

It was completely different from the hazy and vague dreams - the warmth coming from the place where my palms touched was so clear and reassuring.

Chapter 47 This is reality, not fantasy

It is an undeniable fact that Yukinoshita Yukino admires the person who once promised to save her - although she herself is unwilling to admit it.

But after meeting him again in real life, if he doesn't remember every detail of his past experiences, will your mood be shaken?

This is something that Yukino Yukinoshita has thought deeply about, because essentially she is a person who does not allow impurities in her feelings. If the boy she meets in reality is not what she thought, perhaps she will choose to escape and only regard that dream as an exclusive memory that only she knows.

But after the boy slowly walked into her life, she finally came to the conclusion.

The longing that was gradually worn away by the shortened distance slowly transformed into another more intimate and real emotion.

"I thought you were very smart, but you can make such an unequal deal."

Exchanging a bag of candy for a promise of companionship sounds really childish.

But it's not annoying.

She was still teasing the boy in a light tone, and the latter's expression was still refreshing and free and easy.

"It's because of you, the Minister, that I'm doing this kind of loss-making business, okay?"

The curly-haired boy's speech without any resentment always added a little more novelty to her memories of the young man in her dreams.

This time I am not standing in the position of "the one being led", but a companion walking side by side with him.

The relationship between Toru Narumi and Yukinoshita Haruno, whom I once cared about so much in my dreams, is probably just like this.

But this time, I was the one who held his hand before my sister.

She doesn't know where this relationship will lead to in the end or how it will be defined.

But what Yukinoshita Yukino knew was that she didn't hate the feeling she had now, and hoped it would continue.

"Well - but if you are in a good mood now, Minister, I actually have a favor to ask."

After noticing that Yukino's expression was gradually relaxing, Ming Hai rolled his eyes and took a long time to finally reveal his real purpose.

"Hmm? Just say it."

Yukino rarely showed a gentle and soft smile, which was far from her usual cold and aggressive appearance.

"It's like this. Although I have been a loyal member of the Homecoming Club for many years and have basically never participated in any club activities before joining this club, I am actually quite busy after school. For example, I work part-time at a bookstore and work on duty at a livehouse venue."

Ming Hai described his extracurricular activities in detail, like a fox wagging its tail and coaxing others, and Yukino listened carefully, like a domestic cat being led step by step without realizing it.

"So, sometimes our club's activities conflict with my other schedules. I would be very grateful if you could help me coordinate it, President—"

"I understand, this is not what you want to happen."

After understanding the whole story, it is found that Yukinoshita Yukino is actually a very reasonable and easy-to-talk person.

"If it conflicts with your other schedule, and there are no requests for club activities that need to be handled that day, just let me know in advance whether you are leaving early or being absent temporarily."

Even though Nagisa knows that Yukinoshita Yukino's character is actually soft and kind, he still can't help but sigh when he sees her being so considerate - it's a bit like the feeling of "my daughter is growing up" as the younger sister whom he protected so well in the simulation gradually matures and becomes sensible.

If the real Yukinoshita Yukino would be as cautious yet open-hearted to him as she was in the simulation - Ming Hai was not sure that he would not be fascinated by her.

"Besides, Narumi-kun, you can't really help much in the club. Well, your contribution is probably on par with Hikimasu-kun."

Okay, please take back your words, Rong Ming Hai Che. Yukinoshita's mouth is still as merciless as ever.

"Since you're talking about requiring advance notice... ahem."

For some reason, she cleared her throat very stiffly and then took out her cell phone from her bag.

"Considering the convenience and timeliness, as well as the possibility of maintaining contact in the future, it is somewhat unreasonable that there is no means of communication between the club members and the minister..."

Why did the second Miss Yukinoshita smell something that was planned long ago?

"So, um... taking all factors into consideration..."

In short, she pretended to be calm and explained that there was nothing fishy going on here, but at the same time, she was awkward and couldn't directly say her true purpose. Well, this kind of place is actually quite cute.

Although the curly-haired boy enjoyed admiring Miss Yukino's shy look, he finally took out his mobile phone out of respect.

"That's true. Let's exchange Line contact information."

Chatting with Miss Yukinoshita is like teasing a cat. After playing with it with malicious intent, you have to slow down the pace and smooth down the cat's fur to feel satisfied.