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Chapter 135: Future Promise

"Knock knock knock"

Just as Akizuki Makoto was admiring the sisterly photo of Fuyuko and Kaede Rin, there was a sudden knock on the bedroom door.

Then, Ji Yexue's voice rang out from outside the door:

"Makoto, why is the door locked?"

Upon hearing this, Akizuki Makoto immediately put down his phone and instinctively reached for the door, but then suddenly remembered something and asked warily, "Are you completely naked right now? Have you put on any clothes, or at least wrapped in a towel?"

Perhaps because he had suffered too many losses at Ji Yexue's hands, he had almost developed a subconscious sense of defensiveness.

"Don't worry, I'm wearing my pajamas properly. Just open the door."

Only then did Akizuki Makoto feel relieved and go to open the door.

But when he pushed open the door and saw Ji Yexue standing outside, his eyes widened in shock.

"W-what kind of pajamas are those?!"

At this moment, Ji Yexue was wearing a black lace nightgown, which was extremely charming and daring.

The deep V-neckline allows for an easy glimpse of the alluring scenery of the chest, not just the cleavage, but also the southern hemisphere.

The light, flowing skirt only reached the upper thighs; with the slightest movement, the view beneath would be revealed.

It's less of a nightgown and more of a sexy lingerie piece.

And the most deadly thing is...
Ji Yexue seems to be naked right now?!

Needless to say, the upper body features a deep V-neck design that resembles two halter straps covering half of the chest, while the rest of the body is completely exposed, making it easy to tell whether or not a bra is being worn.

As for the lower body...

It appears that Akizuki Makoto does not have it.

After glancing at it, he immediately turned his head away, his heart pounding.

Despite all his calculations, he never expected Ji Yexue to have this trick up her sleeve.

"What's wrong? Is it inappropriate?"

Ji Yexue was very satisfied with Qiu Yuecheng's reaction. She smiled and moved closer to him, deliberately crossing her arms over her chest and pressing her two soft mounds together to emphasize their presence.

They already had a sense of being about to burst forth, and now they appear even fuller.

Akizuki Makoto quickly took two steps back, took a deep breath, and said, "You usually wear pajamas like this at home? How lewd."

"Hehe, what does it matter? No one will see it."

Ji Yexue smiled indifferently, stuck out her pink tongue, lightly licked the corner of her lips, and said with a bewitching smile, "I'm only showing this undignified appearance to you."

"No, we don't need that!"

Although Akizuki Makoto was being stubborn, his heart skipped a beat when he heard Ji Yexue say that this indecent outfit was only for him to see.

At the same time, he couldn't help but glance at Ji Yexue out of the corner of his eye.

It's not his fault; he forgot to turn off his aim, which is only natural.

"Cheng, we're both eighteen years old now, practically adults, right? There's no need to be so shy. Wouldn't it be better to face our desires openly?"

"...I don't need you to lecture me. Don't think I don't know what you're up to."

"What kind of wicked scheme could I possibly have? It's just a little trick to attract you and make you interested in me."

As they exchanged a few words, Ji Yexue was steadily closing in on Qiuyue Cheng, while Qiuyue Cheng was constantly retreating.

Until he had nowhere left to retreat, he accidentally bumped into the bed and fell backward uncontrollably.

At that moment, he instinctively closed his eyes, and then felt his body sink into a soft, elastic embrace.

When I opened my eyes again, a familiar scent of shampoo, along with a faint fragrance of a young girl, filled my breath.

A moist, tingling sensation came from Ji Yexue's damp black hair, which fell onto his face.

"You—"

Qiu Yuecheng stared wide-eyed in astonishment at Ji Yexue, who was pressing down on him with her hands on the sheets. Just as he was about to say something, Ji Yexue stretched out a finger and pressed it against his lips.

"Makoto, am I really that unattractive?"

She asked softly, moving the finger that had been pressing against Akizuki Makoto's lips away, and waited for his answer.

Looking into her moist eyes and her delicate face so close to his, Qiu Yuecheng remained silent for a while before turning his head away, no longer daring to meet her gaze.

"That's not the problem. It's that I can't agree to be with you, and I can't shoulder the responsibility."

Judging by her appearance alone, Ji Yexue was indeed very charming, and he had already been aroused and had been trying to restrain himself.

He's a man too, so he's bound to have desires, but those desires have always been suppressed by reason.

The reason is simple: he couldn't bear the responsibility of being with Ji Yexue.

Being with Ji Yexue would inevitably mean marrying into her family and assisting her in managing the household business.

He didn't want to live such a restrictive life; he wanted more freedom, even if it was a simple and ordinary life.

"You and I are the perfect match. Feelings can be cultivated, and I'm confident I can make you fall for me."

Ji Yexue spoke softly, cupping Qiu Yuecheng's cheeks in her hands and forcefully turning his head so that he would look into her eyes.

"Look me in the eyes and tell me, you really won't fall for me, is there absolutely no possibility between us?"

"..."

For some reason, Akizuki Makoto was unable to answer Himeyasuki's question.

He knew very well that if he told her that he could never like her and that there was no possibility between them, Ji Yexue would definitely let him go and become obedient.

But one by one
He looked into Ji Yexue's eyes, unable to bring himself to say such cruel words.

In other words, he could no longer lie to Ji Yexue.

"You hesitated."

Ji Yexue laughed happily and said gently, "I know I've done many terrible things to you, so you can't reciprocate my feelings and don't want to face them."

"I will atone for the mistakes I made in the past. Can you give me a chance?"

"I want you, I want to possess you, I want you to be mine, no matter the cost, no matter what I have to do."

"In return, I am yours. I will give you everything I have. I am confident that my feelings for you are no less than anyone else's."

Ji Yexue's words were gentle yet firm, leaving Qiuyue Cheng feeling somewhat lost.

In the past, he would have immediately shaken his head and refused, resolutely rejecting Ji Yexue.

But for some reason, he is now feeling lost and wavering.

Was it because of the current romantic and ambiguous atmosphere? Or was it because the atmosphere of tonight's ball made him feel Ji Yexue's sincere passion and affection?

Akizuki Makoto couldn't understand what he was thinking either. Perhaps it was because, as Ji Yexue had said, no matter how you looked at it, they were the most well-matched couple.

"Cheng, let's reserve our answer for now."

Seeing that Qiuyue Cheng remained silent, Ji Yexue also backed down at the opportune moment.

Being too aggressive would only backfire, and she didn't expect to take down Akizuki Makoto quickly, since his defenses were really too strong.

"Let's make a deal."

Ji Yexue suddenly suggested, "I will make you fall in love with me before we graduate from high school, and you can give me an answer at any time during this period. If you still don't like me by the time we graduate, then I will give up pursuing you."

It's late June now, and there are still nine months until graduation. As the heir of the Ji Ye family, she has absolute confidence in herself.

Moreover, if they can't win over Akizuki Makoto within nine months, then they really have no chance.

"you……"

Akizuki wanted to complain, thinking that no matter how you looked at it, he was at a disadvantage in this agreement, but after thinking about it, he felt there was no need to say it.

He suddenly remembered what Maki Shiina had said to him not long ago.

"It's my business to love Akizuki-kun. It's okay if Akizuki-kun doesn't respond, but please don't take away my right to love Akizuki-kun."

Just as Maki Shiina said, liking something is a completely personal matter, and no one can take that right away.

Even if she is despised and hated, Shiina Maki will still love him to the death.

While it's unknown whether Ji Yexue's feelings are as deep as Shiina Maki's, her personality is equally obsessive and dark, suggesting she is determined to win.

"...Ugh, I just can't stand you."

Akizuki Makoto raised his hand, covered his eyes, and sighed, which was considered a compromise and agreement.

Even if he didn't agree, Ji Yexue would still pursue him relentlessly and launch a fierce offensive, so this promise was just something to talk about.

"Hehe, today is truly an unforgettable day."

Ji Yexue chuckled softly, finally getting up from Qiu Yuecheng and letting go of him.

Now, she has changed a little, otherwise, if it were the old her, she would definitely have given in to her desires and willfulness and forcibly kissed Akizuki Makoto.

"Hurry up and make your bed so you can go to sleep. We have to get up early tomorrow to pick up Dongzi from school."

"Well, that's it."

Afterwards, Akizuki Makoto helped make the bed, then turned off the lights and went to bed.

Lying in bed, he was restless, not only because of what had happened today, but also because of what he thought about tomorrow.

I have this feeling that something bad is going to happen tomorrow; it's been so long since I've felt this way.

"I hope... everything will go smoothly tomorrow."

Akizuki prayed this in his heart, emptied his mind, and fell into a deep sleep.

After he fell asleep, Ji Yexue felt his breathing become steady, so she got out of the bedding spread on the floor and walked to the bedside.

With the help of the faint moonlight, she could vaguely see Akizuki Makoto's peaceful sleeping face.

Goodnight, Cheng.

She said goodnight, but didn't do anything else, and obediently went back to her own bed to sleep.

……

……

The next day, eight o'clock in the morning.

When Akizuki Makoto woke up naturally, he found that Ji Yexue was no longer in the bedroom.

"Ok?"

He found it strange that Ji Yexue went back so early without even saying goodbye.

"...Never mind, it doesn't really matter."

He shook his head, yawned, got out of bed, and left the bedroom for the bathroom.

As soon as he opened the bedroom door, he immediately heard the sound of a spatula being stirred up coming from the kitchen.

He walked to the kitchen and immediately saw the tall, slender figure with her back to him, dressed in casual home clothes.

Seemingly to make cooking easier, Ji Yexue tied her long hair, which was draped over her shoulders, into a high ponytail, revealing the back of her fair neck.

"Ji Ye?"

Akizuki Makoto called out in confusion, not expecting her to be in the kitchen, and even cooking.

"Good morning, Cheng."

When Ji Yexue heard Qiu Yuecheng calling her, she turned around, greeted him, and smiled, "Breakfast is almost ready. Go wait in the living room."

"Oh……"

Akizuki Makoto nodded somewhat blankly, feeling as if he hadn't woken up yet.

Ji Yexue not only appeared in the kitchen making breakfast, but also greeted him so naturally and told him to wait in the living room, making him feel as if they had been living together for a long time.

Could it be that he woke up from a nap and traveled to some parallel world?
"What are you thinking about..."

Akizuki Makoto shook his head with amusement and went into the bathroom to wash up.

After he finished washing up, Ji Yexue had already prepared breakfast and was sitting in the living room waiting for him.

"That's quite a feast."

Akizuki looked at the standard Japanese breakfast laid out on the table with curiosity, which included tofu miso soup, rice balls, grilled bonito, tamagoyaki, and so on.

These dishes were all made using ingredients that were already in Akizuki's refrigerator.

"I'm quite confident in my cooking skills, come and have a taste."

Ji Yexue smiled and invited Qiu Yuecheng to sit down, then poured him a bowl of soup.

Although Makoto Akizuki doesn't like to eat standard Japanese breakfasts, he prefers eggs, bacon, bread, milk, or pasta.

But since Ji Yexue had worked so hard on it, he couldn't be too picky.

Akizuki took a sip of the soup, then ate a bite with a rice ball and grilled bonito, and exclaimed with a smile, "Hmm, not bad."

Although anyone could make these things, the taste was indeed just right for him, neither too salty nor too bland.

The tamagoyaki also had a slightly sweet taste, and it was pan-fried perfectly, golden brown without any burnt bits.

After that, the two had a pleasant breakfast time, both adhering to the principle of not speaking while eating or sleeping, and ate quietly.

After finishing their meal, Akizuki helped clear the table. He glanced at the time and saw it was already 8:40, so he suggested that he go pick up Dongzi.

Ji Yexue went with him, since she had a private car, so Qiu Yuecheng readily agreed.

They arrived at the Ikenohata Building in Ueno Taito Ward, where Fuyuko was already waiting for them downstairs.

She was wearing an elegant white dress, holding a black plush rabbit in her arms, and carrying a small red backpack on her shoulder. She looked incredibly well-behaved and cute.

When Akizuki Makoto saw Fuyuko, a gentle smile immediately appeared on his face.

He opened his arms, and Dongzi ran forward and threw herself into his embrace.

Akizuki Makoto gently patted Touko's head and asked, "How was it? Did you have fun? Did you sleep well last night? Did you have trouble sleeping because you're not used to sleeping in a new bed?"

"Um...no, Dongzi isn't a child anymore!"

Fuyuko nestled gently against Akizuki Makoto's chest, like a lazy little kitten.

"Haha, yes, Dongzi isn't a child anymore..."

Akizuki Makoto chuckled, released Fuyuko, and led her into the car parked nearby.

He let Dongzi sit in the back seat, while he sat in the passenger seat.

On the way home, Dongzi happily shared with Qiuyue Cheng her experience of staying overnight at Fengling's house the night before.

(End of this chapter)