I am only one world away from Yukinoshita.

"I've told you so many times since you were a child: be careful not to walk while thinking about something and then bump your head into a telephone pole."

"Right, get up."

Qinglai apologized in a mumbled manner.

"Go in."

Asuka naturally took Kiyori's hand and walked into the supermarket. She walked ahead of Kiyori, but Kiyori looked at Asuka's fair neck. Her long black hair was swept to one side, revealing her slender neck. Today she was wearing a tie-up bra with an exquisite bow hanging around her neck. The black knot contrasted sharply with her translucent skin, and the soft rope swayed gently with her movements.

It wasn't a broad and sturdy back, but as long as this person was by his side, Kiyoshi could feel at ease.

I want to be like her, like Asuka.

Kiyoshi gripped the soft hand in his palm tightly.

"What's wrong?" Asuka turned her head, feeling her hand being gripped so tightly it hurt.

"nothing."

Kiyoshi casually picked up a shopping basket. "What does Asuka want to buy? Let's put everything together."

"Hmm... let me think," Asuka led Kiyori through the shelves, "Since Kaori said curry would be more convenient, so... we have carrots and onions at home... oh right, potatoes, and it would be best to buy some meat too..."

Asuka picked up and put down the water-dampened vegetables, keeping them clasped together, and asked Kiyoshi to help her pick out the vegetables.

"Speaking of which, what are you having for dinner today, Qinglai? Would you like to come and eat with us? I think all the aunties went out today, right?"

"Yeah, we'll eat at home. I heard that Yukinoshita-senpai is a great cook. I remember Yui-senpai saying she wanted to eat curry."

"Why don't we eat together?"

"Huh?"

Kiyoshi blinked in confusion; this didn't sound like something Asuka would say.

"Anyway, it's a study session, so wouldn't it be better to have a senior to guide us? Besides, if I go to your place, we can practice together in the afternoon. I'll just message Kaori to bring her trumpet." As she said this, Asuka put a bag of potatoes into Kiyoyori's basket and took out her phone to start composing a message.

The reasons given by the other party were so compelling that Kiyoshi couldn't find a reason to refute them for a moment, but the other party's unusual behavior did make Kiyoshi feel very uncomfortable.

"It's done!"

Asuka waved her phone, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

P.S.: I've been feeling groggy all day, with a stuffy and runny nose. It's so uncomfortable. I just took my temperature and found out I have a low-grade fever, so I only managed to write one chapter today. Well, I tried my best. I'll play some games for a bit and then go to sleep.

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Chapter 18, Section 75: Kiyorai almost blinded by beauty

"Ding dong."

"Please wait a moment!"

Kiyoshi wiped the water off his hands on a towel hanging by the cabinet, then yelled as he moved toward the entryway. Standing in front of the door, he straightened his clothes again and opened the door.

"welcome."

"Sorry to bother you."

Standing outside the door was Xuexia, dressed in a white short-sleeved shirt and a bohemian-style long skirt. Her sandals made a crisp sound as they hit the ground. She folded her parasol, and sunlight gradually fell on her delicate face. The moment she looked up felt like an eternity, causing Qinglai to unconsciously slow his breathing.

"Good morning, Yukinoshita-senpai," she said, lowering her voice as if afraid of startling the other person, and took the umbrella from her and placed it at the entrance. "I'm so glad we didn't get lost."

As soon as he said it, Qinglai regretted it.

Yukinoshita paused as she took off her shoes. Her long black hair cascaded down as she bent over, revealing her small, rounded toes. She neatly placed her sandals on the steps of the entryway and changed into the slippers that Kiyotsuji had prepared.

Yukinoshita straightened up, casually brushed her hair aside, revealed a dangerous look in her eyes, and said in a cool tone, "I'm not at the point where I can't find a building even with navigation, let alone that there's only one other Japanese-style bungalow of that size around here."

Huh, is the air conditioner in my house a bit too powerful...?

Kiyoshi smiled awkwardly. She didn't understand why she would suddenly say something so abrupt. Her relationship with her senior wasn't close enough for them to joke around like that.

"Please come in."

Yukino followed Kiyori somewhat awkwardly, seemingly unaccustomed to visiting other people's homes.

“Both of my mothers are out today, so please don’t be shy,” Kiyoyori turned around and smiled gently at Yukinoshita. “Please sit on the sofa for a while. Would you like something to drink?”

"Mineral water is fine, thank you."

Yukino sat down on the sofa facing the TV, and from the kitchen angle, she could see the other person's profile perfectly.

Although Yukinoshita was a little curious about Kiyori's mention of "two mothers," and Kiyori clearly emphasized this point when she spoke, Yukinoshita, adhering to basic etiquette, did not delve into it further.

"Iced is fine?"

"OK."

Kiyoshiro took out a bottle of mineral water from the refrigerator and poured it into a crystal glass. With her back to Yukina, she secretly revealed a frustrated expression. She had hoped that the other party would use the two mothers to start a conversation, but she did not expect that the other party's level of self-discipline and propriety was even higher than she had imagined.

"Please use it."

Kiyoyori handed the water glass to Yukinoshita and then sat down on the sofa, keeping a distance of one person between them. "Didn't Yuihama-senpai come with Yukinoshita-senpai?"

“Yuihama told me this morning that she has something to take care of and might be a little late,” Yukinoshita said, raising her glass to the sunlight. The sunlight streamed through the stained glass, creating a kaleidoscope of colors. A thin layer of mist clung to the glass, making the light appear slightly hazy. “She said she sent you a message, but you didn’t see it, so she asked me to pass it on to you.”

"Huh?"

Kiyoshi took out his phone and sure enough, there was an unread message from the other party on LINE. He probably hadn't noticed it because he had been busy all morning.

Yukino took a small sip of mineral water and then looked around the house with a mixture of urgency and restraint. Rather than looking around the house, she seemed to be looking for something that Kiyoyori had mentioned before.

It was that one word that made her agree to hold a study session at Qinglai's house.

"Oh, right, just now, Tanaka-senpai suggested that we have lunch together. She also has some classmates having a study session and is planning to make curry." Kiyoyori's words sounded a little guilty. Although she couldn't refuse Asuka at all, it would be a bit impolite to make such a decision without the consent of Yukinoshita and Yuihama.

"With two third-year seniors around, the learning sessions might go more smoothly, and we can even practice musical instruments together during breaks..."

"The Tanaka-senpai you're referring to, is it Tanaka Asuka-senpai from the third year?" Yukinoshita withdrew her gaze, looking calmly into Kiyoyori's lake-blue eyes. Although it was a question, she seemed quite certain. "Are Tachibana-san and Tanaka-senpai very familiar with each other?"

“Yes, we grew up together. That Japanese-style bungalow next door is Asuka’s house,” Kiyoyori said awkwardly, touching his nose with his finger. “Would you mind, senpai?”

“No,” Yukinoshita paused for a moment, her answer putting Kiyoyori at ease. “This is Tachibana-san’s house, so it’s your freedom and right to invite whoever you want. Besides, you’re right, with guidance from the third-year students, the study sessions should go much more smoothly.”

Although it's clear that only Yuihama needs guidance.

Kiyoyori noticed Yukinoshita's shifty gaze as she looked around. "Senpai, are you looking for something?"

"Ahem," Yukinoshita coughed shyly to cover up her little trick, a faint blush rising to the tips of her ears, "What Tachibana mentioned before, that you have at home..."

Having guessed the other party's intentions, Kiyoyori suddenly had a mischievous idea to play a trick on them.

"Hmm? What do you mean by 'senior'? If you want to visit the practice room, you can go downstairs. It's completely soundproof."

“No,” Yukinoshita glanced at Kiyori with a shifty look in her eyes, “it is…”

Kiyoyori's smile widened. "What is it?"

“ne…”

Senior, isn't it just too cute when you waver?

Upon catching a glimpse of Kiyoyori's mischievous smile, Yukinoshita immediately suppressed her shyness and said, "Tachibana-san, goodbye."

It felt like a blast of cold wind from Siberia. In a moment of panic, Kiyoyori grabbed Yukinoshita's wrist and gave her a pleading smile. "If Yukinoshita-senpai is referring to our cat, she should be sleeping in my room right now."

Upon hearing the other person bring up the cat, Yukino stopped walking towards the entrance. Seeing the other person's pitiful expression, she decided to forgive her for the time being.

“Then I’ll take you up now,” Kiyotaka said, not letting go of her hand, his warm, dry palm pressed against the skin beneath the snow. “Her name is ‘Danko,’ she’s a Ragdoll cat. Although she’s quite affectionate, she’s not very friendly to strangers, and her temper isn’t particularly good. You should be careful when you approach her, senpai, and be careful not to get scratched.”

Kiyoshiro led Yukinoshita to her room, chattering on and on, but surprisingly did not receive a response.

"Yukinoshita-senpai?"

Kiyoyori turned her head, and because of the different steps she was standing on, she could clearly see the whorl of hair under the snow, and she also noticed that her hand was being stared at by the other person.

"what--!"

Kiyoshi hurriedly let go of her hand and rubbed herself against her body helplessly. Yukinoshita also withdrew her hand, covered the spot that Kiyoshi had just held tightly with her other hand, and gently turned her head away.

Kiyoshi could almost see the blush on the other person's cheeks flashing beneath their long hair.

And then there's my own unruly heart.

P.S.: There will be more sweet moments and time alone tonight, so you know what I mean. I haven't asked for votes or tips in a long time. But ever since my cat started sleeping in my room in the hammock (mosquito net) this summer, I haven't let her in, especially since my new figurine arrived a couple of days ago.

Thank you all for your concern. Although I still have a slight fever today, my overall symptoms are much better than yesterday.

Chapter 19, Section 76: Quickly give this assisting cat a reward!

What's wrong with me?

Yukinoshita looked at Kiyoshiro, who had his hands in his pockets, and ran her fingers over the skin of his wrist, which had been tightly gripped by him. There seemed to be a trace of the warmth he had given her, but the place she touched felt like it was on fire, burning all the way to her heart through her veins and nerves.

Even though they had only known each other for a short time, and she was very uncomfortable with physical contact from others, why was she not at all averse to the junior in front of her? In fact, when she heard Takigaki's name, she even had the urge to immediately accept the request. Why did she not only not immediately shake off his hand, but even silently let him hold hers for so long?