I really don't want to have a girlfriend.

She rambled on and on, like a max-level character seeing a level 1 character roaming around in a high-level jungle, and Yukinoshita looked at her with a look of utter disappointment.

"Not only are you rushing to cut off your own escape route, but you're also using the riskiest method to attack... Yang Nai, when did you become so reckless?"

Even if it was her first love, given the eldest daughter's emotional and intellectual intelligence, this kind of thing shouldn't have happened to her!

Yukino Yukinoshita simply shook her head, a blank and sorrowful smile on her face.

"Mom, do you know?"

"He's like a person on their deathbed enjoying the last moments of their life, he's dating me."

Chapter 89 The sky cleared, the rain stopped.

Mrs. Yukinoshita was taken aback: "What do you mean?"

"You probably wouldn't understand if I explained it to you; this is just my personal feeling."

Yang Nai straightened up, poured himself another glass of champagne, and said while drinking, "Even though we were so happy on the date, I still felt uneasy and scared when it was late at night. In the end, I couldn't help but want to end it cleanly and decisively."

Her gaze was calm as she watched the water ripple.

The sound of rain was somewhat clear in my ears, as if it were falling into my heart, drip-drop.

"Just like you told me before, if I hesitate for too long, he'll leave me sooner or later... But I've finally found someone I like, how can I let him go so easily?"

"So, whether it was impulsive or foolish, I have no regrets about doing it. This is my way of taking the initiative."

It ended with a calm yet resolute attitude, the sound and the drizzle both quiet.

As the black tea cooled, its sweet flavor began to turn slightly bitter.

"...Is dating such a complicated thing for young people these days?"

As if she had nothing to say, Mrs. Yukinoshita couldn't help but sigh.

She tucked her hands into her kimono sleeves, lowered her eyebrows, and looked helplessly at her daughter: "Since you've gone this far, you should be prepared to either succeed or die trying, right?"

The voice had lost all its didacticism and was now as gentle, indulgent, and comforting as ever, offering guidance and advice.

"Don't worry, don't worry, your daughter is an adult, she understands everything."

Yang Nai casually waved his hand, then downed half a glass of champagne in one gulp. A drunken smile appeared on his face as he spoke leisurely:

"By the way, Mom, can I make a promise with you?"

Seeing that her daughter's attitude had returned to its usual nonchalant state, Mrs. Yukinoshita unconsciously relaxed and smiled slightly: "Oh? Tell me about it."

"Even if I do get a boyfriend, don't let Yukino go through social engagements or arranged marriages for me. She's not suitable."

She murmured softly as if in a dream, but Yang Nai's attitude was extremely serious.

"Let her live the life she wants. I believe that he and I can make the Yukino family stronger and stronger... At worst, we can have two children and give them different surnames."

"..."

After a moment of silence, Mrs. Yukinoshita looked at her with an amused expression, as if to say, "That's all?" "You've already thought that far ahead?"

Yang chuckled smugly, "I'm the kind of person who likes to plan ahead. Otherwise, why would you have made me so smart?"

"That's true. Sure, you do have some credibility with me."

Mrs. Yukinoshita shrugged, then suddenly raised her eyebrows and said with a smile, "If Yukino heard what you said, I guess her attitude towards you would soften a bit, right?"

"Want to make your sisterly bond even stronger? Our Yukinoshita family is so wonderful, sister, sister."

"Well!"

A cheerful voice rang out brightly in the living room, but Yang Nai couldn't help but shiver, cold sweat dripping down her back, and she almost dropped the wine glass in her hand.

Slowly turning his head, as if trying to corner his prey, his mother was staring at him with that restless gaze, her eyes gleaming, the mockery and teasing in them obvious.

—Even though he's a grown man, he still acts like a child and likes to tease people!

Cursing under her breath, Yang Nai hurriedly got up, grabbed the wine glass, the remaining half of the champagne, and the envelope containing the returned tickets:

"No need for you to worry, I'm going upstairs to rest now! Don't schedule any work for me on the 24th, the other days are fine."

"I see..." Mrs. Yukinoshita sighed regretfully, her pale cheeks puffing out slightly. "Well, I look forward to your good news."

"Uh-huh."

She gave a perfunctory reply and said nothing more, quickly going upstairs back to her room.

Locking the door, placing the wine glass and champagne on the table, Yukinoshita threw herself onto the soft bed.

She lay on her back and took out the envelope. Inside, besides the amusement park tickets, there was actually a letter, but she didn't want her mother to see it.

The letter contained simple content:

[Polite greetings omitted.]

There are so many things I want to say to you, but after thinking about it, I realize that a single sheet of paper probably won't be enough, and I don't have time to write a book to send to you.

So, are you alright?

I hope your smile will be just as beautiful on our next date.

It feels like I've missed six autumns in just two days. I have to wait until the 24th to see you again; time is really passing by so slowly.

Was it because I was too weak and indecisive that you suddenly disappeared from my life?

This is my first time dating, and I don't know much... So, I won't hesitate any longer this summer.

Haruno, let's go on a date!

It will be at 8 PM on August 24th, at the entrance of the amusement park you want to go to.

We went to see the nighttime parade floats and rode the most beautiful Ferris wheel at night, taking in the most expansive night view of Tokyo together.

You'll come, won't you?

How can I be your hero if you don't come?

"Whoosh..."

As I carefully read every word and sentence, a joyful smile unconsciously spread across my face.

Like fireworks exploding in her heart, she finally couldn't hold back any longer and covered her face with a pillow, chuckling softly.

My chest felt warm and burning, and I felt as if I had fallen into a pool of happiness, so much so that I didn't want to float to the surface even if my mouth and nose were submerged.

After a long while, Yang Naicai threw aside the pillow, his face flushed and panting, and murmured to himself over the letter:

"Little Youyou, I knew it... you wouldn't let me down."

Yes, I'm stupid and hypocritical for coming up with such a terrible plan. I'm the worst woman in the world.

Even with Yukinoshita like this, he still loves her unconditionally and is willing to be her hero.

Even if the relationship was full of calculation, even if it was once fake—

As long as someone can accept her ugly and ridiculous self, then without a doubt, this is the most perfect "real thing" for her!

If all you can do is calculate, then exhaust all possibilities; list out all the answers, then eliminate them one by one using the elimination method, and the last one left is the answer that belongs only to her.

To think, to struggle, to suffocate in worries...

If this is not done, then Yuki no Yama will not be able to obtain the real thing.

"Hehe, I'm really looking forward to it, the 24th."

A light rain was falling outside the window. It was late afternoon, and dinnertime was just around the corner.

However, Yukino Yuki doesn't care.

She closed her eyes, ready to fall asleep in this blissful state.

△

The city was battered by wind and rain, but the typhoon was not particularly strong, leaving one with a feeling of weakness, as if the bladder had not been emptied.

Yuu Tenkuji stood on the balcony, reaching out to catch the light rain outside the railing.

This action is meaningless. But if we're really talking about meaning, then the very question of whether a person can even live becomes a major issue.

Letting the rain soak her palms, forming small puddles, Tenkuji Yu lowered her gaze and murmured to herself:

"You should have seen the letter, right?"

He personally slipped that into Yukinoshita's mailbox.

To make sure Yukino Yukinoshita sees it, he has to check again tomorrow; if no one takes the letter, he'll just slip it under her door.

If she still hasn't shown up by the 24th, I'll just go to her house and see if she wants to go out or we can clear things up on the spot—that's all I need to do. I've already planned everything out, so it's all set.

"However, what exactly does the system mean by 'correcting the boyfriend's identity,' and to what extent will it be corrected?"

Then he thought of this problem, shook the rain off his hands, and turned to go into the house, soaked to the bone.

The moment his feet touched the floor, the excess moisture evaporated from his body, and he sat down at the computer, feeling refreshed.

As the beaded bracelet reached its final stage, Yuu Tenkuji picked up the elastic cord and, following the instructions in the video, tied a knot while absentmindedly thinking about something.

Time really does pass very slowly; it feels like a century.

December 8th...

December 8th...

5:00 AM on August 24th...

The day finally arrived at August 24th, at 4:50 PM.

Wearing the same casual clothes she wore when they met in front of the Hachiko statue, Yuu Tenkuji arrived early at the entrance of Disneyland, waiting for the person she had arranged to meet.

The typhoon made a brisk retreat, bringing a touch of coolness to the weather at the end of August.

He subconsciously raised his head and looked at the distant twilight sky, which was unusually cloudless, with stars faintly visible twinkling in the distance.

As she watched, Yuu Tenkuji couldn't help but laugh:

"It's perfect weather for a date."

Chapter Ninety: His Eternal Night Welcomes the Light (Part 1)