A newbie's anime life diary

As she spoke, she glanced at Isayama Yomi, which made the young lady glare back at her: "What are you looking at? My father got to the position of Superintendent of Police on his own merits! The teacher didn't give him any help at all."

"Yes, yes, yes~ I already know all that." Xuehui raised his hands to indicate that he understood.

Speaking of Yomi Isayama's father, he was quite an oddball. He was quite capable, but from a young age he wanted to be a policeman. When he grew up, he didn't inherit the position of family head, leaving it to his younger brother before going to police academy, refusing any help from his family. Surprisingly, he actually succeeded and is now considered a candidate for the next Superintendent General of Police.

The Isayama family was alright; they only produced a policeman. However, the Ryougi family and the official families they supported rarely had any contact with each other, so everyone who knew the Ryougi family simply thought of them as a business family.

"By the way, how's the investigation into the Mikadoin family going?" After finishing his casual conversation, Yukiteru thought of another important matter.

This family, with Abe no Seimei behind it and an unknown number of hidden agents, whose motives are also shrouded in mystery, is a point that deserves close attention.

Speaking of the Mikadoin family, Isayama Yomi also became serious: "Because we were unsure of their true strength, our teacher didn't act too openly. We just conducted a routine investigation as usual. As a result, we discovered that the head of the Mikadoin family, who is stationed in Tokyo near the Emperor, is... extremely weak. He can only be considered a second-rate Onmyoji. Among the younger and middle-aged people who frequently visit the family's residence in the Tokyo area, there are no particularly outstanding individuals. Their threat level can only be considered low to medium."

"Middle and lower levels... Impossible, this is too unusual. Could they all be hidden somewhere else? What about the Hyakumonogatari Group?"

"As for the Hyakumonogatari group, we only found two members, but they have been running an old bookstore in a very ordinary way, and their daily schedule is also very fixed."

Listening to the information from Isayama Yomi, Yukiteru felt increasingly confused. The words of the yokai sage were definitely not unfounded; these guys must have some ulterior motive.

But now it seems we can only wait and see how things develop and explore the possibilities.

Suddenly, a phone call interrupted Xuehui's thoughts.

It was a phone call from Isayama Yomi.

Taking out her phone, Isayama Yomi looked at the screen with some surprise, then answered, "Saeko-nee, what's up? Uh, now? Okay, I'll be right there."

After hanging up the phone, Isayama Yomi looked at Yukiteru and said, "Saeko-nee needs to talk to me, so I probably won't be able to attend class this afternoon. I'm leaving now. Make sure you keep these materials with you." With that, she hurriedly left the rooftop.

"Saeko-nee? She usually doesn't contact us at this time. Oh well, since she didn't ask me to come, it probably isn't anything serious." After thinking for a moment, Yukihiro continued to look at the documents in his hands.

About three minutes later, there was a sudden sound of a door opening.

"Who could it be? Could it be that Sister Huangquan has returned again because of something?"

Yukiteru placed the documents face down and looked up, his gaze meeting that of Yukino Yukinoshita, who had just entered and was searching for something.

"Yukinoshita? What brings you here?"

While looking at Yukinoshita with some surprise, Yukiteru silently gathered the documents at hand.

Of course, it was too late to do so. Although we didn't know what was on it, the stacks of papers and the two file folders next to it undoubtedly indicated that they contained some important information.

Looking again at the plastic bag on the ground and the several pieces of clear wrapping paper inside, Yukino clenched her hands: "...You ate this for lunch?"

Although he was a little confused as to why Yukinoshita would find him and ask him these questions, Yukiteru still smiled and replied, "Well, I was in a bit of a rush today, so I didn't make a bento. It's nice to have some bread once in a while."

He then noticed the lunchbox bag in Yukinoshita's hand: "You haven't eaten yet? It's already 12:30."

Yukinoshita didn't answer, but silently walked up to Yukiteru and looked down at him.

The girls' school uniform at Soubu High School featured a short skirt that exuded youthful energy. When Yukiteru looked up, he saw the absolute territory displayed before him, and he could vaguely see the outline of safety shorts.

Although safety shorts are often said to be the most failed invention in human history, when worn by certain people, they can make them feel very secure, knowing that no one else can see them.

However, the close-up visual impact was still quite strong, and Xuehui forced himself to look away.

Xuehui's gaze wasn't exactly discreet, and the girl noticed it instantly. Her face flushed slightly, she squatted down, picked up a newspaper from the side, took one out, sat down, and then just stared at Xuehui.

"Um... well... I feel a lot of pressure looking at me like that." Although being looked at by a beautiful girl is a very enjoyable feeling, it's too direct, and it makes me feel a little uneasy.

Finally, Yukinoshita spoke: "What are these things you have here?"

"Well, it's nothing, just some study materials," Yuki explained, but didn't show them to Yukinoshita.

The girl, of course, didn't believe that. She paused, looked down at the lunchbox on the table, and said, "Just now, someone approached me and said they could solve my family's problems and prevent my mother from forcing me into an arranged marriage. They only have one condition. Do you think I should agree?"

When Yukinoshita spoke, Yukiteru's eyes widened in surprise. Why was she suddenly telling me all this? Without even a reason. And someone was looking for her? Who could it be?

After thinking for a moment, Xuehui replied cautiously, "If you don't want to arrange a marriage, you can just refuse directly. You don't need to care what others say. What if they make some strange requests?"

“Yes, it is indeed a very strict requirement.” Yukinoshita said, her face growing redder and redder. “She said that if I stay away from you in the future, she will solve everything for me.”

"What?" Xuehui was really startled and even blurted out in English.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through my mind: Izayama Yomi had just received a phone call and left immediately.

The next second, Yukiteru took out his phone and dialed Saeko Busujima's number.

"Saeko-nee, you just came to school? What exactly do you want?" As soon as the call connected, Yuki asked abruptly.

"Yeah, isn't that surprising? As for what I'll do, well, I'll help the teacher with the assessment, of course! Yukiteru-kun, Yukino's reaction was so cute before, keep it up! That's all I can do to help!"

Before Xuehui could reply, the call was abruptly ended.

Putting down his phone, Xuehui looked at Yukinoshita in front of him, swallowed hard, and asked, "How...how much do you know?"

Chapter 76 Come on, have some candy

Yukiteru felt his mind was in a mess. He couldn't believe that Saeko Busujima would pull something like this on his behalf, especially since it seemed to be at Ryougi Shiki's behest.

Well, although it doesn't seem like a bad thing, it was still a bit unexpected. Why didn't they tell me beforehand so I could be mentally prepared?

Seeing Yukiteru's somewhat uneasy expression, Yukino Yukinoshita found it very interesting. She said calmly, "Busujima-senpai told me about what you're planning to do, but only in general terms. I don't know the specifics. But, Hiratsuka-kun, could you tell me why you know all this?"

"Um... well... for a moment, Xuehui didn't know how to answer."

Yukinoshita had already anticipated this reaction. She gave a light hum and looked at Yukiteru: "I didn't expect you to choose to sneak into my house to eavesdrop, Mr. Spy."

"Um...aren't you surprised at all?" Xuehui looked at the girl, feeling that everything today had exceeded expectations.

“My memory has always been perfect, from that day in Chiba Village until now.”

Yukinoshita looked at Yukiteru and gave a faint smile. Saeko Busujima had said that the previous agreement was null and void, so it didn't matter if she said it.

"...I've been tricked by Saeko-nee again." Yuki slapped his forehead and smiled bitterly. That day in Chiba Village, Ryougi Shiki took him away directly, so the person in charge at the scene could only be Saeko Busujima. It wouldn't be difficult for her to tamper with someone's memories.

But none of this was told to him; he was the only one kept in the dark.

"Why would Saeko-nee do this?" For a moment, Yuki couldn't understand. This was definitely not arranged by the teacher. Given her style, she wouldn't deliberately change the rules for anyone.

"My senior said that this would be more interesting."

“Interesting… alright.” Yukiteru shook his head and looked at Yukinoshita, saying, “Now you know that the information here consists of some resources I plan to use, as well as some information about your family.”

"Why did you do this? I didn't ask you to do it at all." Yukinoshita looked at Yukiteru, feeling her heart beating a little fast.

"Why? Of course, it's because I was worried about you." Having come this far, Yukiteru wouldn't be foolish enough to waste Saeko Busujima's help. He looked at Yukinoshita and said, "After I went back yesterday, I guessed it was because you'd been found out you stayed overnight at my house. So, without thinking much of it, I came straight to your place and overheard what happened. Come to think of it, if I had taken you home to rest, maybe none of this would have happened."

Yukino shook her head, her face losing its previous indifference. She lowered her head slightly and said, "It has nothing to do with this. Some things I'll encounter sooner or later. But I don't want you to waste your energy like this anymore. This is my business, and I'll handle it myself."

“I never said I would interfere with you.” Yukiteru sat up straight and looked at Yukinoshita. “Let me put it this way, I did this of my own volition, purely for my own sake.”

"For...myself?"

Xuehui nodded, looking at the girl in front of him: "Although this place is not ideal, I'm too lazy to drag it out any longer."

Yukiteru paused, suppressing his nervousness, and looked at the somewhat flustered girl in front of him, saying each word clearly: "Yukino Yukinoshita, I like you."

. . . . . .

"You...I...why did you suddenly bring this up!" The girl's pretty face turned red, her hands flailing wildly in front of her, her mind filled with only Xuehui's words from before.

"To put it simply, I'm confessing my feelings to you." To be honest, Xuehui felt a little shy now, her face burning hot, but she still had to say it. "I'm doing this because I like you. I don't want you to go through any kind of arranged marriage. I don't want to give you up to some random second-generation official who just appeared out of nowhere!"

Having said it all in one breath, Xuehui also breathed a sigh of relief.

Although I've had a similar experience before, I still feel very shy.

Then, it was time for the other person's reply. He looked at the girl, whose face was already flushed and who was trying hard to keep her head down so she wouldn't see it, and asked, "Then, Yukinoshita, what is your answer?"

"Answer...?" Yukinoshita's brain was clearly a bit slow on its own, and she stammered.

"I like you, and I hope we can date. What's your answer? Of course, it won't matter if you reject me. Don't forget we're in the same club, and we're currently in charge of the cultural festival together. I have plenty of time to bother you."

Hearing Yukiteru's words, Yukinoshita also came to her senses and chuckled, blushing as she looked at Yukiteru: "You really have a thick skin."

"Well, didn't I say that? That's one of my strengths."

She pursed her lips, let out a soft sigh, and said, "Before, I directly rejected Saeko-nee's conditions, and then she asked me another question. My answer to her was..."

like."

Looking at the boy before her, Yukinoshita's face was still flushed, but she smiled at him nonetheless. Having made her decision, she should face it calmly. There was nothing to worry about; someone had already decided to face it with her, hadn't they?

Looking at Yukino's composed expression, Yukiteru opened his mouth. Did she just say she liked him?

As for the answer to what the question is, isn't it obvious now that it's been revealed?

I'm not stupid, and neither does Yukino Yukinoshita.

"Should I burst out laughing at this moment? Yukino Yukinoshita, the famous beauty of Soubu High School, although not very directly, still answered that she likes me?"

"Understanding the meaning is enough, why worry about so much!" The girl looked at Xuehui with dissatisfaction. Hmm... suddenly she seems to have developed a bit of a tsundere personality?

With a light laugh, Xuehui stopped dwelling on it and looked at the girl in front of him, asking, "So, does that mean you've accepted my confession?"

Yukino Yukinoshita didn't say anything, but nodded with a blush on her face, her small hands nervously clasped together.

"Then... can I call you Yukino from now on?"

Her body trembled slightly, and the girl raised her hand to tidy her hair, replying shyly in a low voice, "This should be the normal procedure, right, Yuki... Yukiteru-kun..."

"Hmm, Yukino." Yukiteru called the girl's name softly as if he had found a treasure, but then laughed. "Speaking of which, we both have the character 'snow' in our names. It seems we are destined to be together."

The girl looked up, and the two exchanged a glance and smiled knowingly.

"Nice to meet you from now on, Yukino."

"Yes, nice to meet you, Yukiteru-kun."

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I guess I'm just not cut out for writing this kind of plot. _(:з」∠)_

Chapter 77 Another one

Still on the rooftop, the two who had confessed their feelings for each other were now sitting side by side.

With little time left to rest, Yukino finally started eating her bento. Her mood was now completely different from before.

She ate her meal in small bites, glancing at the documents in Xuehui's hand beside her: "You still haven't said what to do."