I really don't want to have a girlfriend.

After a while, feeling a little weak, Yukino Yukino stepped off the Ferris wheel. She casually straightened her clothes, told Tenkuji Yu that she needed to touch up her makeup, and then quickly walked towards the restroom.

Yuuki Tenkuji took a few deep breaths while gazing at the night view. Once the heat in his body had subsided, he calmly and straightened his back as he went outside to wait for her.

As for what just happened, I can only say that those who know, know; those who don't, don't ask.

In any case, due to various factors, neither of them crossed that line.

The staff watched them leave with a mixture of disdain, envy, and a sense of schadenfreude, and were relieved that they hadn't found any strange liquid in the cabin.

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Around 11:30 p.m.

Disney closes at midnight. Yuu Tenkuji stands at the entrance, waiting for Haruno Yukinoshita to finish her phone call.

The night was quiet yet lively, with people passing by from time to time, leaving the amusement park with expressions of weariness and satisfaction.

There were families and couples, but no one came to Disneyland alone and stayed until almost midnight... that would be too tragic.

After observing for a while, he stopped observing humans and looked up at the sky, where he found that a few dark clouds had obscured the few stars, turning the night sky into a heavy and solemn night.

"It feels like it's about to snow."

I just said it casually.

Even if there is no sunshine now, the snow will not fall at this time.

"Sorry to keep you waiting~"

With the gait of a leopard, Yukinoshita strolled back slowly, flashing him a cheerful and lighthearted smile.

"If you dare to tell me how many minutes and seconds you waited, I'll jump on you right now and make you carry me back."

Her expression was joking, but her tone was serious.

Yuu Tenkuji quickly took back the words that almost slipped out, and coughed twice as if nothing had happened.

"It wasn't long. Okay, let's go back."

He reached out his hand and let Yukinoshita Haruno take it.

They walked out of the Disneyland amusement park side by side. Outside, there was no road connecting to the park, but rather a long, white-brick avenue.

Plants lined both sides of the road, casting dappled shadows, while the warm sunlight dispelled all the gloom and chill.

There are also streetlights as precise as clockwork, seemingly destined to extend to the ends of the earth at the same intervals.

The two walked along this quiet and cozy road, chatting softly about trivial everyday things, feeling as if time was gradually slowing down, and that this road would lead to the end of the world.

"Yono, I have a question for you." In the middle of the conversation, Tenkuji Yu suddenly spoke up.

"Hmm?" she answered with a nasal tone, giving his arm a small shake.

Is there anywhere else you'd like to go? Or is there anything else you'd like to do?

Yukinoshita Haruno paused for a moment, then looked up at him: "How did you know? I haven't even told you yet."

"Because the task hasn't been completed yet," Yuu Tenkuji thought to himself.

However, he actually trusted his intuition more than the system—Yukinoshita Haruno wouldn't end this date so easily; she still had many things she wanted to do.

"I can tell from your expression."

Time seemed to suddenly resume its flow, and the beautiful atmosphere returned to reality.

The pure white road ends at your feet, and ahead lies a dark black asphalt road where vehicles occasionally whiz by.

Tenkuji slowly stopped and looked at her with a smile.

"Tell me, where are you going in the end?"

Chapter 94 No matter what, the person he likes is still so twisted (1/?)

There was no answer. Yukinoshita looked into the distance and murmured softly, "It's that one, isn't it?"

"Ok?"

Just as he was wondering what was going on, the blinding headlights suddenly swept over the two of them.

The sound of brakes was quite noticeable in the quiet night. A black sedan came to a steady stop in front of them, and two burly men who looked like bodyguards got out of the back seat first.

He stood to the side, watching Tenkuji Yu intently.

The driver then walked around the front of the car and respectfully opened the passenger door.

Good evening, both of you.

A beautiful woman in a kimono with short, neck-length hair gracefully stepped out of the car. Her figure was elegant and refined. She first glanced helplessly at Yang Nai, then turned her gentle gaze to him, her tone polite and friendly:

"You must be Haruno's boyfriend, Tenkuji-kun? Nice to meet you, I am her mother."

"..."

Tenkuji Yu paused for half a second, glanced around, and immediately understood what was going on.

—Yukino Yukinoshita, that guy, he's never peaceful until the very last moment!

He gritted his teeth inwardly, but bowed to Mrs. Yukinoshita with humility and politeness: "Nice to meet you, I am Yuu Tenkuji."

Having said this briefly, Tenkuji Yu ignored the kimono-clad beauty and rolled her eyes, saying to Yukinoshita Haruno with a helpless expression:

"It's so late, are you still calling your mother out to play along with your act?"

"Oh dear, I knew I'd been seen through." Twisting her hair guiltily, Haruno avoided his gaze and shrugged at Mrs. Yukinoshita, saying, "See? I told you he was smart, didn't I? He could see right through me in just a few glances."

"He is indeed a talented person."

Her eyes were even brighter than before, and Mrs. Yukinoshita looked at him with appreciation, her gaze becoming even gentler: "You are not yet an adult, but you can be managed. If you are properly trained, your achievements will definitely surpass those of your father... The key is that you are also very good-looking. You can get involved in both politics and business. Your future is very promising."

Upon hearing the word "control," Yang Nai's face flushed slightly in the night, and she immediately spoke up with dissatisfaction: "Don't talk about my boyfriend like you're judging a commodity, okay? Alright, what do you want from us?"

Mrs. Yukinoshita was taken aback: "You've been exposed, are you still going to keep acting?"

“Let’s continue, we’re already here anyway.” Yukinoshita Haruno covered her forehead, seemingly regretting it as well. “I shouldn’t have listened to your advice and told you directly that I would hang up the phone if you weren’t going home tonight… Now I’m really embarrassed.”

Yuu Tenkuji listened to the mother and daughter's conversation and, through the clues, was able to roughly piece together the whole story.

It was probably a plan that came up on the spot, right?

The person Yukinoshita Haruno called not long ago was none other than Mrs. Yukinoshita.

He thought she was just letting him know she was safe or asking someone to pick her up, but she was surprised when she said she wasn't going home tonight. Before hanging up, Mrs. Yukinoshita suddenly suggested that she come over herself and work with her to put on a show in front of him.

They barely met before their scheme was exposed, leaving them in an awkward predicament, unsure whether to continue or not.

That's roughly how things went.

As for the purpose of the performance and what the performance was about, Yuu Tenkuji was not clear yet—but those two bodyguards were probably not there just for show.

"I see, I understand." Mrs. Yukinoshita sighed softly, her posture as upright and dignified as a peony, her gentle yet dignified gaze fixed directly on her.

"Tenkuji-kun, could you please do me a favor? Consider it Haruno's wish."

"desire……"

Tenkuji Yuu lowered her head thoughtfully, looking at Haruno, who was covering her face in embarrassment, and could see the redness of her ears under her black hair.

He thought for a moment, then smiled with some relief: "Sure, how do I need to cooperate?"

"Don't overthink it, just say what's on your mind."

After speaking, Mrs. Yukinoshita lowered her eyes slightly, her gentle and graceful expression gradually disappearing, and she let out a soft breath.

Then, calmly speaking:

"Tenkuji-kun, you like Haruno, don't you?"

"like."

His answer was swift and decisive, as if leaving no room for doubt.

The two were still holding hands, but they gripped them a little tighter.

"I won't ask what you like..." After a pause, Mrs. Yukinoshita's tone gradually became sharp.

“Yoko was born into the Yukinoshita family and grew up with the family’s resources. She should contribute to the family with her own abilities. In this respect, she has never disappointed me. She handles social affairs and corporate internal affairs in an orderly manner and is also aware of the need for necessary sacrifices. I am basically ready to hand over the Yukinoshita family business to her.”

"In other words, barring any unforeseen circumstances, she will become the next head of our Yukinoshita family."

"If you want to date her, you must be prepared to marry into her family or prove that you have the ability to take on the responsibilities of the entire family in her place."

"But if you simply like her and haven't considered the future at all, then for the sake of the family, even if Yang Nai disagrees, I will forcibly separate you as soon as possible... for example, by sending her to study abroad."

A clear voice broke the silence of the night.

A sharp, piercing gaze shot straight at him, and his words, filled with pressure and coldness, continued to fall.

The wind blew through the snow, revealing the lady's short black hair, but her icy gaze, which she could not hide from, was clearly visible.

"You might think I'm making a mountain out of a molehill, that it's just a relationship, why involve things like the future of the family..."

"Unfortunately, this is the reality for Yukinoshita Haruno."

"You, who were once just a rented boyfriend, had no need to consider the reality that she underwent rigorous etiquette training and developed the skills to navigate among political and business elites from a young age. She also accepted social engagements and arranged marriages without complaint."

"She accepted this reality, but what about you?"

Therefore, Mrs. Yukinoshita raised the following question:

"Are you really prepared to be with such a heavy-hearted woman?"

"..."

The night was covered with clouds, and a cool breeze stirred up a few strands of tranquility.

In silence, Yuu Tenkuji gripped the trembling little hand tightly, feeling the coolness from the soft fingertips.

She lowered her gaze slightly, and although she had a smile on her face, her eyes were somewhat dim, helpless, and resolutely calm.

—These are the words she wanted to tell herself through her mother's words.

Like finding the answer to a riddle, Yuu Tenkuji gradually realized.

Why hasn't the system given a notification that the task is complete even after all this has happened?

It has nothing to do with agreeing to date her, nor with confessing our feelings to each other... What can "satisfy" her is not words that can be spoken casually, but genuine actions that no one can deny.