Uneasy daily life

After Bai Ying finished her speech, she began arranging the initial rounds for the other players.

That's well said. Competition brings pressure, and pressure brings growth. No matter the final outcome, you will become a better person.

Yukino's mother was very satisfied. It seemed that her decision to agree to this game with the other party was not a mistake. Yukino finally found direction in her confusion about freedom, dared to speak her own voice, and was no longer a hopeless case. Instead, she truly had the potential to compete with Haruno.

Competition drives progress; the unwillingness to accept defeat fuels the desire to win. Yukino, who used to be disappointing and immature, unable to put pressure on Haruno, is finally showing some promise. Haruno is finally feeling the pressure and is becoming more proactive…

Hopefully, this game will help them grow.

Off the court.

Yukinoshita's father was already thinking of rushing up to stop the game on the spot!

What talk of mutual progress and competition—it's clearly about fighting!

What victory tokens, prize pool accumulation, 400-segment judgment? You think you can fool people with all this nonsense? This treacherous villain is clearly hinting at fighting for the family fortune!

Goddess, wake up!

Yukinoshita's father roared inwardly, but he knew the situation was irreversible; his wife and daughters were already involved and there was no way to stop it. The only result of rushing in would be the goddess's rage, causing him to fall headfirst into the ground.

Yukinoshita's father knew very well what the goddess was thinking, what she was thinking, and what her personality was.

From the goddess's perspective, this is probably the best outcome—the disappointing Yukino, by standing up for herself, can put pressure on Haruno, making her even more assertive. Both excellent daughters progress together, becoming even more outstanding. Regardless of who ultimately takes over the family business, both will grow in the process and have a bright future.

But it's different!

Wow, this is so different from how we were back then!

Yukinoshita's father felt a sudden stomachache and glared fiercely at someone on the field.

My three beloved goddesses have become pawns of this thief!

Calm down and think about it carefully. It's just a game, like online video games where you kill each other and get entertainment and satisfaction. In reality, there's no such thing as burning glass on planets or mowing down enemies like Musou. Even in competitive MOBA games, at most you just talk about sacrificing your family tree online. Not to mention these kinds of offline, face-to-face games.

Haha, it's just a game...

Yukinoshita's father couldn't help but glance at the other audience members. Hachiman Hikigaya was deep in thought with his arms crossed, Yui Yuigahama was leaning back in her chair exuding a dejected aura, and Hayato Hayama was watching the game but was clearly in a daze. Only the other three were slightly better.

Then think about how I've lived a life that's like a clown's game.

It's a game, but a dark game.

No, it's okay. As long as you don't take it too seriously, don't get emotionally involved, and don't let that villain's drama sway your mind, you can escape this dark game...

On the field, after throwing out her action number, Yukino Yukinoshita said with a bright smile, "I'm going to challenge Yukino to a duel—let's see who's luckier and can win in the end."

"I... I won't lose to my sister."

Yukino Yukinoshita's tone was tinged with a slight fluctuation of intense emotion.

"..." Yukinoshita's father raised his hand to press his forehead, feeling a mix of emotions.

Whether the young goddess was fully immersed in the role is unknown, but it can be roughly judged that she was particularly excited because she had received permission and recognition from the older goddess.

The goddess in the middle is definitely involved. If we look at things from her perspective and try to understand what she's seeing... the goddess in the middle can pretend nothing happened and refuses to take off her mask. When did she become so good at managing her emotions? But it only makes me more worried!

Everyone subconsciously hides certain things about themselves; it's human nature. But if you hide them too deeply, too much, or for too long, they will spoil and rot like food. In the end, no matter what they look like on the outside, all that's left inside is a murky mess.

Knowing that family affairs are in turmoil, it is difficult to advance or retreat, so how can one make a decision? How can one make a decision?

Damn it! He's a complete villain!

Yukinoshita's father rubbed his temples, feeling more happy being a spectator than playing a game himself.

This is a decisive blow; there's no way to stop it.

……

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Do you desire the greatest, richest, and most symbolic treasure of success? If so, then go and achieve victory, for only the ultimate victor can claim the treasure!

As his head was about to be severed, Gol D. White Shadow, the once extravagant tyrant who had plundered the entire world, left these words.

After that, the rebel coalition fought each other to obtain the treasure, and collapsed without a fight. Whoever embarked on the journey to find the treasure died in pain and regret. People said that it was the tyrant's cursed treasure, and those who tried to find it would be abandoned by their friends and die a terrible death.

Later generations generally believed that the treasure did not exist, but was just a lie told by the tyrant to trick the allied forces. He used a sentence before his death to arouse people's greed and complete his revenge.

The treasure does exist.

When they were young, the Yukinoshita sisters, who were fortunate enough to obtain the treasure, made a gentleman's agreement with each other.

Competition should be fair and square. Whoever is better will naturally win, and it is only right that the winner gets the treasure. This will not damage the sisterly bond.

In the ramen shop by the roadside, the two sisters who came to eat ramen together were quite eye-catching. The ramen shop owner recognized the two sisters. When they were in school, they often came to eat ramen together. The ramen shop owner remembered exactly what flavor of noodles each of them preferred.

My sister likes to add extra vinegar to her ramen and enjoys experimenting with different combinations of broth and vinegar.

The younger sister prefers the original broth, but occasionally she gets tricked by her older sister into adding condiments such as garlic and chili sauce.

So many years have passed, and the two sisters have graduated from school and are now wearing clothes that symbolize adulthood.

The ramen shop owner was somewhat sentimental.

"What do you mean?!"

Yukino Yukinoshita poked at the noodles in her bowl. She was wearing a well-fitting suit, which, combined with her seemingly icy and aloof demeanor, gave her the air of a powerful woman.

"Huh? What is Yukino saying?"

Yukino Yukinoshita still prefers everyday clothing: a dress, small leather shoes, and a sun hat placed to the side. At first glance, one might mistake them for a couple eating ramen.

"What are you pretending for?" Yukino Yukinoshita said irritably. "Don't you own the company that's stealing orders?"

“I understand. You started a company, made some very good decisions, and your business is doing very well. You have employees and your mother supporting you. You don’t need me as your older sister. But… now you come to me and say, ‘What do you mean?’ But you have no respect for me at all. You don’t consider me an opponent. You’re not even willing to call me ‘older sister.’”

Yukino shook her head and sighed, stirring the noodles in her bowl.

Yukino Yukinoshita rolled her eyes, drawing out her words: "Sister—are you satisfied now? I really don't know where you get all this drama from. Anyway, explain to me why you stole the order?"

“Yukino, we’re not children anymore.” Yukinoshita Haruno chuckled. “The market is limited. As long as our business overlaps, there will inevitably be competition. When you first started your company, you also encountered competition from your peers, right? It’s the same now… Even though we’re sisters, we have to decide who wins.”

"Rival relationship..."

"Oh yeah, we're rivals, so don't do things like coming to me to whine after you've been wronged. Don't do that again."

"Okay, I'll take it seriously. Besides, I didn't try to be cute with you." Yukino Yukinoshita replied, then asked curiously, "Why didn't you add vinegar, sister?"

Yukino Yukinoshita, who was eating ramen, paused for a moment, took a sip of water, and replied with a smile.

"I hate sour tastes."

……

……

Bai Ying's little theater was left at that.

Yukinoshita looked down at her identity card.

[Like a fishbone stuck in my throat: Weary birds leave their cages and fly to the ground, their clever tongues only able to utter listless cries. The sisters leap and weep within their small hearts; how could their hearts, though made of stone, be without unease?]

[The game starts with 190 squares. You draw a choice card at the beginning, and it's guaranteed to be a great success.]

What an annoying guy! He seems to be trying to seduce Yukino, but he's clearly trying to stab me in the back!

How annoying! I hate Yukino, I'm jealous of her; I hate being jealous of her; I hate myself for being jealous of her.

To hell with talk of transcending emotions and maintaining a calm and peaceful mind!

I'll play along with you, you bastard!

"Looks like I'm the lucky one."

Yuki smiled, her eyes crinkling with a gentle curve.

Chapter 111 Hamlet

I wasn't very lucky.

Yukino Yukinoshita frowned and pondered, "Is this game entirely based on luck?"

Luck plays a huge role, but strategy is also involved.

For example, various props and cards that can determine the points to a certain extent.

If you want to gain more wealth, you should seize every opportunity. Stepping on decision squares yields far greater benefits than stepping on question mark squares, and many decision squares have long-term benefits throughout the game...

Of course, there's an even faster way to gain wealth: be hostile to other players and travel with other players.

After moving to the same grid, you get an extra chance to be matched with another grid. Although the possibility of failing is unavoidable, the benefits are undoubtedly greater in terms of probability.

It depends on luck. Normally, two players need to be on the same square to interact.

Isn't there any 100% guaranteed winning option?

Yukino Yukinoshita didn't want to lose, not even in a game, and she didn't want to lose to her older sister in front of her mother, who had once acknowledged her.

You'd better do well!

"Hey!"

The white figure moved its piece, which landed exactly on the same square as Yukino under the snow.

Yukino Yukinoshita's eyes lit up slightly, filled with anticipation. She glanced at him subconsciously, then her heart sank. She quickly spoke up from the sidelines, trying to dissuade him: "Haku-kun, the game has only just begun. From a long-term perspective, those who cooperate will definitely benefit more than those who oppose you..."

If all else fails, just become strangers and pretend nothing happened!

"Hahaha! If you succeed, you'll be on the same side; if you fail, you'll be enemies!"

The white figure happily tossed the dice: "Oh ho! 3! Let's fight!"

I knew you were the one who loved to cause trouble!

Yukino's eye twitched.

Both sides placed bets of 6 and 8 respectively.

The white figure moved with great style, casually tossing the dice: "Let me show you my finishing move—"

1 points.

"I did see Bai Jun's handsome suicide route."

Yukino Yukinoshita suppressed the corners of her mouth that she was trying to pout, and casually tossed out 5 o'clock.

Although there was a slight mishap, the result was good; my wealth has caught up with my sister's again.

"A mere die dares to defy me? But it doesn't matter, even a die cannot defeat fate."

Bai Ying didn't seem to care. He allocated 60% of his wealth to Yukino Yukinoshita and continued to host the game.

Chitanda Eru rolled the dice and landed on a choice square.

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……

In the rustic wooden courtyard, an old man slowly brews tea.

As boiling water was poured into the teapot, the old man's cloudy eyes met a pair of bright, determined eyes through the rising steam that seemed to flow against the current.

"I need to remind you one more time."

"Once you sit down, you have no other choice."

"Ordinary people's happiness should not be touched even a little bit more."

"If you regret it, this chair will be unbearably hot and painful."

Chitanda Eru sat indoors, saying firmly, "Before you regret it, let me have it first—I want to inherit the Chitanda family."

"Child, you are still young. I hope you can see things clearly before making a decision."

The old man, his voice hoarse, slowly said, “This land has no wealth, no future, and is as old as I am… The fertile rice paddies can only grow enough food to survive, and the mountain streams and birds are worthless. No matter how beautiful the praise, it cannot erase the fact that it is barren.”

Society is changing rapidly, nothing lasts forever, and life will always find its own way. The future of young people is not here, but in the city, at the forefront of the most prosperous times. Time flies by, some on board look to the distance, and some will always be there to say goodbye—here are only the people who are gradually growing old, not abandoned by the times, but reaching the end of their own era.

"There is no future here, but you still have a future."

The old man spoke earnestly.

"Then I'll use my future to create a future for this place!"