I am only one world away from Yukinoshita.

"Is the senior also looking forward to this Valentine's Day event...?"

My heart was racing, like a wild beast trying to break free of its cage.

"I..." Yukinoshita slightly averted her gaze, her ears, hidden in her black hair, turning slightly red, "I'm really looking forward to it..."

“Then…” Kiyoyori took a small breath, his voice trembling slightly, “before—”

"President! So you've been here all along!"

The sudden call made the two instinctively distance themselves, and they both looked away awkwardly. Kiyotaka tugged at her collar, as if she felt a little hot, while Yukinoshita smoothed the hair at her neck.

The student council member who ran over seemed to realize that she was a little out of place, but since it was work, she still gritted her teeth and pulled Yukinoshita out.

Kiyotomi stood there watching Yukinoshita's departing figure. She clenched her fists, somewhat lost in thought. Unexpectedly, Yukinoshita, who was walking ahead, suddenly turned around. A fleeting hint of coquettishness crossed her face, but she maintained a serious expression. She waved her hand in front of her chest at Kiyotomi, and in the instant she turned her head, her black hair revealed her slightly red ears.

Even after the figure under the snow disappeared, Kiyoyori remained standing there, stunned.

After a while, Kiyoyori came to her senses and realized that she had been staring at Yukinoshita in a daze. She immediately lowered her head and covered her face, which was starting to burn.

She actually did something so inappropriate in public.

but--

She's so cute...

After calming down for a long time, Kiyotori continued to select ingredients. She placed the chocolate she had prepared for Yukinoshita at the very bottom and carefully separated it from the other ingredients.

After all, it's different; it's the only chocolate I own.

Let's say the truths we didn't have time to say last time all at once.

Perhaps this time, we'll get a response.

...........................................................................

In the evening, Kiyoyori received a message from Yukinoshita, a list of participants. Due to limited space, the number of participants was naturally limited as well.

Eriri and Kasumigaoka are not on the list.

However, apart from the unfamiliar participants from Toyosaki, Kiyoyori was surprised to find that the participants from Sobu High School were all familiar faces, especially when she saw the names of Oumae and Kato on the list.

Kiyoshi even called Reina about this.

"Isn't Reina coming to the student council's Valentine's Day event?"

"What, is Qinglai here to do some publicity?"

Reina on the other end of the phone was still a little out of breath, as if she had just finished exercising.

"Not really. Does Reina know how to make chocolate? Isn't it supposed to be a gift for Huang Qian this year?"

Kiyoshi seems to have no memory of Reina being able to cook.

"...When did I ever say I was going to send Kumiko chocolates?"

"Huh?"

Kiyora blinked in surprise. "Then... is it for Taki-sensei?"

Kiyoshi felt that his expression must be terrible at that moment.

"I haven't made chocolates every year, have I?"

Reina's answer was perfectly natural.

"Then why did you suddenly bring up Valentine's Day last time?"

"I just suddenly felt like asking."

Kiyoshi sighed speechlessly, "But Huangqian is obviously going to give you chocolates... She's already signed up for the event."

"Hmph~" Rena's tone was filled with barely concealed pleasure. "There's no rule that you have to give a gift on Valentine's Day, right? But if she does give me one, I'll reciprocate in kind."

Before Kiyoshi could continue, Reina hung up the phone.

When did this guy awaken his tsundere side?

Kiyoshi smiled as he looked at his phone screen.

How to do,

She's actually starting to look forward to Valentine's Day.

Chapter Sixty-Four: Love Falls Like Rain

On the day of the event, Kiyoyori arrived at the venue a little late because he had something to take care of, but unexpectedly ran into Haruno on the way. When they both entered the elevator, Kiyoyori knew that they were going to the same place.

Do you need me to get you a bag?

The two stood on opposite sides of the elevator. Kiyotaka stood upright, while Yono leaned back lazily. Even after she asked, Yono still crossed her arms and showed no intention of helping.

"No need."

Of course, Kiyori's answer was exactly what Haruno had expected.

"With so many materials, it seems Xiao Qinglai has a lot of gifts to give tomorrow? Being a womanizer isn't a good thing."

Kiyoyori pretended not to hear Yang's teasing and focused his gaze on the numbers flashing on the elevator's display screen.

"I wonder if I'll get a share~"

Even when faced with the silent Kiyori, Haruno felt no embarrassment, because she knew Kiyori would definitely not answer. Although she would find such a reaction boring if it were someone else, she would find it very interesting if it were Kiyori, because Kiyori was a very good at putting on a show, and Haruno knew what kind of impact her words would have on her.

He's probably thinking to himself right now that she's shameless.

Thinking about Kiyori's possible inner reaction, Haruno couldn't help but want to laugh.

Who knew—

"I can make you one while I'm at it."

Kiyoshi continued to stare at the flashing numbers, but his tone was serious, "Anyway, it was just something I did casually."

This time it was Haruno's turn to be silent. She had considered that Kiyori might have a reaction other than silence, but she did not expect that she would actually agree.

Yang turned her head away, even though she knew Kiyori wasn't looking at her. She turned her face away, and the metal wall only reflected her blurred sadness.

"That's really something to look forward to."

Yang's nonchalant tone drew Kiyoyori's attention, but she couldn't see anything clearly, only a blurry face distorted by the wall.

The elevator doors opened at the right time, and Kiyoyori stepped out first, walking straight into the venue without waiting for Haruno behind her.

"Sister Yang Nai".

Hayama, who was waiting at the door, stepped forward to greet her, only to find Yukino with a complicated expression on her face. However, this expression only lingered on her face for a moment. The next second, what was revealed to Hayama was still the flawless Yukino Yukino.

"It's really kind of Hayato to wait for me at the door." Haruno patted Hayama on the shoulder and walked into the room.

"nothing……"

Hayama withdrew his gaze and gave a wry smile behind Yang's back.

Sure enough, there was only one person who could elicit that kind of expression from her.

As soon as Yang entered, she received stares from all directions. Some were curious, some were surprised, and the most intense gaze was probably... disdain.

Waving at the disgruntled Yukinoshita, Haruno smiled happily, "Hey, Yukino, aren't you happy to see me?"

Yukino pursed her lips and did not respond.

"Tonight, I'll be considered a commentator, and this venue was rented in my name. Yukino isn't going to kick me out, is she?"

Yang Nai's greatest skill is to turn the tables on the enemy before they can react, leaving them speechless with bitterness. Yukinoshita, who suffered from this since childhood, naturally understands this very well, and the tactic she developed for this purpose is to ignore it.

But usually, Yang would take this disregard as tacit agreement.

"Today's event is mainly to help people who need to give gifts for tomorrow's holiday. Whether you have a foundation in making desserts or are a complete beginner, we have also found someone familiar with this to provide guidance. Gentlemen, you can act as taste testers and offer suggestions, but please refrain from making overly harsh comments..."

Just as Yukinoshita was standing on the podium announcing the rules, Okimae, who had arrived earlier, quietly walked up to Kiyoyori and asked, "Isn't Reina participating?"

Kiyoshi gave her a "Why are you asking me this?" look. "She's never made chocolates to give away before, and she probably won't this time either."

Just as Huang Qian showed a relieved expression, Qing Lai changed the subject, "After all, she has never been interested in Valentine's Day or anything like that."

"Ah!" Huang Qian's body stiffened visibly. "Is that so?!"

"Hmm...maybe I'll change my mind this year..."

Huang was eager to ask something more, but Kiyoshiro was called upon by Yukinoshita and gestured to walk to the podium.

"Besides the student council members I just mentioned, Tachibana will also be serving as today's 'mentor.' Now, please form your own teams and try to distribute the number of people in each team as evenly as possible."

As Yukinoshita finished speaking, the once quiet classroom immediately became lively. Everyone tried to choose a familiar "mentor". Huang Qian wanted to take this opportunity to continue asking some questions about Reina, but unexpectedly, because Kiyoyori had agreed to Yuihama's request, he attracted a small group of people who were familiar with Yuihama, and the classroom was instantly full.

Therefore, Huang Qian had no choice but to be assigned to work under Yukinoshita.

Looking at the senior beside him who exuded an icy aura, Huang Qian inexplicably thought of Reina, whom he hadn't reconciled with back then.

They all possess a breathtakingly beautiful yet freezing quality.

However, Huang Qian did not miss the subtle eye contact between the president and Kiyoyori after Kiyoyori entered the classroom, which seemed very strange no matter how you looked at it.

However, Yukinoshita's guidance was very detailed, and she would also comfort students who made mistakes. She would also patiently demonstrate in person. In the short time they met, Huang Qian discovered that if the scorching sun of summer could be used to describe Reina's unruly coldness, then the coldness of this senior, Yukinoshita, was like the warm sun of winter.

It's strange, it's clearly cold, but it can be described as sunny.

In contrast to Yukinoshita's gradual progress, Kiyoyori's situation can only be described as constantly hitting roadblocks. She doesn't understand why, despite closely following Yuihama's production steps and strictly controlling the amount and time, the final product is still unsatisfactory.

At this moment, Kiyoyori suddenly realized what Yukinoshita had said at the shopping store not long ago. She subconsciously turned around to look at Yukinoshita, only to see Yukinoshita looking at her as well, and she saw an uncontrollable smile in Yukinoshita's eyes.

Although he was being underestimated, Kiyoshi couldn't help but want to raise the corners of his mouth.

"What should I do, Kiyora?"

"It's okay, let's try again."

I won't admit defeat!

I'm really looking forward to it, Tachibana-san.

Is this really okay?

While the group engrossed in making Valentine's Day gifts might not have noticed, this almost undisguised interaction was clearly visible to observant onlookers.

Hayama glanced worriedly at Haruno, who was leaning against the wall and observing silently. Haruno was acting very strangely tonight. Usually, she would definitely say something to provoke Yukino, and she would never let go of such a good opportunity, but today she was just silently watching from the sidelines.