Uneasy daily life

"Wow! Why should a brave soul have doubts? Let me explain. Long confined in a cage, now freed, you're just being dramatic. Today, the lock on my heart is unlocked, I wonder what truly belongs to me~"

Bai Ying casually sang a passage with a graceful and expressive Peking Opera style.

Does your sister not know what 'self' is?

Yes, my sister has always been dissatisfied with our mother's choices. Even though she had some ideas, they were always crushed by our domineering mother. Over time, she has become accustomed to not making any choices.

Even though family conflicts have been discussed openly, and while the relationship isn't exactly great, at least it's not one of mutual torment anymore—that's only how it appears to the outside world…

My sister is actually very confused right now!

The evidence is that the older sister still subconsciously maintains many of her past behaviors, whether it's raising her blood pressure or smiling broadly and radiating sunshine.

Yukino Yukinoshita immediately understood, then froze, and then looked at her older sister with concern: "...Um, sister, should we make an appointment with a psychologist when we get back?"

"Hahaha, what nonsense are you talking about, Yukino-chan?" Yukinoshita Haruno turned around and laughed. "Your sister is in a great mood right now, in a great state. This guy is just fooling you. Haven't you been fooled by him enough times?"

Yukino hesitated, looking left and right. Who was lying?

"I'm my sister's sunshine~ But I'm just so thick-skinned~ Even in pain, I smile through my sorrow~"

Bai Ying instantly transformed from a Peking Opera performer into a pop singer.

Yukino Yukinoshita couldn't hold back any longer and warned, "Hey! You jerk, shut your mouth first!"

Yukino Yukinoshita felt that her older sister was more likely putting on a brave face, and said seriously, "Sister... you don't really need to worry about it. You even cried when you argued with Mother the other day... focus on solving your own problems first, and don't worry about my situation."

"Accept reality, your perfect halo has long since shattered!"

It was an echo; the white figure added an echo to its words!

Yukino took a deep breath, her smile cracking as she said kindly, "I'll definitely perform your action scenes perfectly, come on, come on..."

"Yang Nai! How could you repay kindness with enmity?"

Yukino Yukinoshita and Yukino Yukinoshita were both stunned, not because the white shadow suddenly called them by their names... such a thing as calling someone by their names was as light as a feather and insignificant to the white shadow.

My mother's voice?! You...you...you...

Yukino Yukinoshita was a little confused, got goosebumps, and began to understand how Hachiman felt when he was overwhelmed by his sister's voice.

"Mom knows you feel empty inside, so you should try harder to face that emptiness. Have you ever heard of the elephant tethered by chains? Now that the chains are off, try to take the first step. Just think of yourself as an ignorant, newborn child, and go out to explore, understand, learn, and grow. The so-called self is not something you are born with, but something you develop through experience."

Bai Ying, head held high and chest puffed out, strutted around like a leader, delivering Xue Ma's correct quotes with exceptional precision: "The chains have been unlocked, so don't habitually put your feet back in and pretend you're still chained. The daughter of the Yukinoshita family needs to be brave and face her own hesitations and struggles, instead of compounding her mistakes by directing her emotions at that great young man, Bai Ying. Come on, say 'Arigato,' you can even kowtow a couple of times if you want, I can take it."

His smile was broken.

Poker face.

His eyes were dark.

"I'll bury you in my grave first, then kowtow to you a few times!!"

Yukino Yukinoshita stopped acting. She had previously intended to vent her emotions through playful fighting and then find a clever way to express her gratitude in a subtle way.

Right now, she only has one feeling.

Thank you—then die, Mother!

This was a rather intense chase, centered around Mai Sakurajima and Yukino Yukinoshita, who were in a daze. The two were spiraling around at high speed, and since they were both healthy, the final outcome was not yet clear.

Yukino Yukinoshita was initially nervous and worried, but then she calmed down.

Think about it carefully, does the life or death of the white fungus matter? No, it doesn't.

It's his fault for constantly agitating his blood pressure.

Does it matter if my sister is being relentlessly attacked and stabbed? No, it doesn't matter.

It's because she keeps agitating her blood pressure.

Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly felt enlightened and watched the show with a clear conscience, while glancing at Mai Sakurajima, who was somewhat dazed.

This listless and dejected look... even if he was acting out a seemingly normal drama, was his soul still corrupted by the white fungus?

Yukino Yukinoshita rubbed her temples. She had just realized why she never considered her own thoughts when acting. It was indeed an impulsive impulse caused by overworking her brain, having too many things to do, and being mentally and physically exhausted these past two days.

Mai Sakurajima was indeed quite depressed. She was reviewing her performance, and the more she reviewed it, the more depressed she became.

I lost, I'm numb from losing...

From an actor's perspective, the characters in the play—good guys, bad guys, and bombers—are meaningless.

The most straightforward and simple criterion is which actor leaves the deepest impression on the audience, that is, what the actor directly expresses: actions, expressions, and lines.

Throughout the entire performance, I barely had the energy to think about taking the lead in depicting the background. Just figuring out how to respond quickly and effectively was enough to exhaust my thinking and mental strength.

Even his responses were mediocre; his most brilliant line was simply abandoning his preconceived character and going along with the other person's performance, portraying himself as a hypocritical official.

The reason it's hypocritical is because the lines, delivered with a tone of frustration and despondency, lack any real tension. The original plan was to push the other person out and kill them to end the performance and minimize the damage. However, the hater unexpectedly had a dramatic outburst, delivering stunning lines, emotions, and actions that propelled the performance to a climax, ultimately sealing the ending with a resounding slap.

Upon careful review, the three main lines of the "black fan" character conveyed a progression of emotions from accusation and seeking justice to overwhelming grief and then to a desperate roar, which was seamlessly connected. In contrast, the character he played became a stepping stone for his performance, making the villain even more excited by his weak and vulnerable resistance.

From the audience's perspective, it's normal that the story has many problems, after all, it's an impromptu performance assessment. Stripped of external settings and foreshadowing, it's all about the actors showing their skills right from the start.

From the perspective of the actors in the production... they can deliver lines that highlight emotions; their facial expressions can smoothly progress and change; and their movements can be coordinated.

He didn't just kowtow to himself three times; he clearly smashed his head three times with a sledgehammer!

Ultimately, they're just celebrities who rely on popularity and looks to make a living. Do they really think they have acting skills? The things that used to make me furious are now making me more and more silent.

My mother does want to cultivate her image as a popular celebrity, but I want to be an actress. Even when filming projects that specifically target image and fans, I still try to delve deeper into the characters, putting effort into making even simple roles meaningful. I've also taken many acting classes in private, so I should have at least some skill level, right?

This time, I auditioned for a film crew that I estimated wouldn't have much box office revenue, but would be a greater test of my acting skills. I wanted to see how I would grow, but before filming even officially started, I ended up in a nightmare.

So easily killed, is this the difference between drama and acting?

Sakurajima Mai sighed dejectedly, took out her phone and looked at it, instantly spotting someone she was supposed to manage.

Bai Liang and Bai Ying have been banned from posting for 24 hours.

[Want to be a Bunny Girl: No evidence, falsely reporting achievements. Receive a one-day ban as a warning to others.]

[Crow: The group owner is brilliant!]

[Wooden Fish: The group admin is brilliant!]

Well, it's just a little personal grudge.

Chapter 128 Harmony and Friendship: The Scarlet Theatre Troupe

"Ha...ha...you bastard...ha..."

Yukinoshita Haruno gasped for breath. She hadn't slacked off on physical training since starting university, yet she couldn't even catch a mere scoundrel.

"Brave Sister, knowing when to back down isn't a bad option either; at least you still have the spirit to flee in defeat."

Bai Ying's breathing was only slightly rapid, clearly indicating that she still had plenty of energy left: "If I wait until you're exhausted and have nowhere to escape, then I'll be playing 'Concern from Mom and Sister' on repeat around you, hehehehehe—you don't want to end up in a situation where you don't even have the strength to run away, do you?"

"Come here and let me tap you on the head, so we can see each other again in the future."

Yukino Yukinoshita no longer cares; what stands out is her obsessive, maddened, rebellious, and self-centered nature.

The white figure raised its hand and tapped its head, saying, "Ding-dong! Merit increased by one, all grudges are eliminated, good, good, good!"

"Hahaha, then let's get along well from now on."

Yukinoshita Haruno moved up with a smile, but her expression concealed a murderous intent.

Bai Ying calmly jumped back two or three steps, then brought out her ultimate weapon to intimidate, saying, "Benefactor, you are too attached to appearances. If you don't take another step back, I will use your voice to shout out your love for Yi Mo Duo."

"..." Yukino's eyes twitched. "I don't believe it."

The white figure took a deep breath, facing Yukino Yukinoshita, and spoke in a familiar voice: "Yukino-chan—d..."

"Stop!" Yukinoshita gritted her teeth. "If you promise not to use my voice anymore, then I'll compromise and we'll be even!"

Bai Ying shook his head and said, "That's not enough. You need to add that you can't suddenly attack me or make physical contact with me."

"Physical contact?!"

Yukino Yukinoshita was shocked, her gaze shifting left and right, becoming increasingly confused.

Yukinoshita Haruno gave a forced smile: "For example, kick this guy into the river, grab him by the collar and shake him around, or bite him hard!"

How could I suddenly feel such a deep empathy for my sister in a place like this? Yukino Yukinoshita has a kind of chaotic absurdity.

Yukino Yukinoshita pouted and asked, "What do you mean by this condition? You're not really afraid I'll kick you into the river, are you?"

Bai Ying sighed softly, "I'm socially awkward and I hate overly familiar people. It makes me feel uncomfortable."

Yukinoshita Yukino: "..."

Yukino Yukinoshita: "...Sometimes I really admire your ability to lie through your teeth."

"So, it's settled then, are you going to sign or not?"

"Sign it, you bastard, you're not allowed to use my voice anymore."

Bai Ying: "OK."

Yukino Yukinoshita said coldly, "Shiraki-kun, I hope you won't use my voice again in the future..."

Bai Ying: "NO."

“If there’s such a thing as portrait rights, then there must be voice rights too,” Yukinoshita Haruno suggested, offering a fresh perspective.

Bai Ying scoffed, "I haven't used your voices for any commercial activities or illegal work. At most, I'll play some thrilling truth or dare games. Even Bai Yinghua, whose skills are closest to the definition of a criminal in the troupe, has mastered the precision to walk the line between law and crime. Don't underestimate me."

Perhaps modern law seems a bit outdated to some people.

Yukino Yukinoshita asked warily, "What do you want to do using my voice?"

Bai Ying gave an example: "How do you act cute towards your sister?"

“Granted!” Yukinoshita Haruno readily agreed. “I’ll record a recording while I’m at it.”

"No!" Yukino Yukinoshita gritted her teeth.

"Can you customize the dialogue? I'm willing to pay."

"No, no, paying for it is a commercial infringement. Be more flexible and adaptable."

"Okay, then I'll treat you to a few big meals instead."

"Hero's sister is indeed an honest person."

Colluding with each other, conspiring together, sharing the same evils, a den of snakes and rats... a multitude of words flashed through Yukino Yukinoshita's mind.

Yukino Yukinoshita sensed that if they continued talking like this, the extent of her future persecution would likely escalate several levels, so she immediately said, "Sister, you don't need to wear that mask that always makes me angry, do you? You should reflect on yourself now and stop using your old demeanor so readily."

"Huh?" Yukinoshita Haruno tilted her head and said, "Thinking about it carefully, it's probably because she was under too much pressure in the past, so she liked to tease Yukino-chan to relieve stress..."

Yukino Yukinoshita quickly said, "That's right, you shouldn't do that anymore, it's awkward and strange."

“There’s no pressure right now, and teasing Yukino-chan just makes me feel pure joy.” Yukinoshita Haruno covered her mouth and chuckled. “Like Yukino-chan’s slightly dazed expression right now, it’s really funny.”

"I think that kind of thing is completely meaningless."

Yukino Yukinoshita raised her hand to her forehead, feeling that after the conflict between her older sister and mother was resolved, her sister's wickedness seemed to have increased rather than decreased.

However, I also felt a sense of relief. My sister was still the same sister I both hated and loved... This feeling was real, not a mask she used to deceive anyone.

I'm happy about this, but I also have mixed feelings.

The white figure asked curiously, "Hero, I never expected you to have such... fetishes?"

At that moment, Yukino Yukinoshita seemed to stop thinking, or perhaps her thoughts transcended time.

So, I'll have to wear a gas mask in front of the white fungus from now on? Only a gas mask can effectively prevent the white fungus from invading and spreading, but this isn't the time to think about that! He saw it, he saw it, he even spoke up! My sister is right there; she'll definitely ask casually, then delve deeper. With the white fungus's powerful and terrifying infectious ability, the end result will be that I'm subjected to a thousand arrows to pierce my heart! I have to interrupt immediately—what are the white fungus's weaknesses? What are the white fungus's weaknesses… Yui's antibacterial cuisine? No, I don't have any on hand… Use Hachiman to draw attention… well, that idea is too rude…

I've got it! I don't know if it will work, but I have to struggle to survive and escape that future immediately!

"Bai Jun is talking nonsense again."

To deflect attention and absolve herself of responsibility, Yukino Yukinoshita tried to grasp at the last straw: "Speaking of which, what time is it now, Shiro-kun? Dawn? Noon? Dusk or night?"

"What code?" Yukinoshita Haruno was wondering when she noticed the white figure stiffen slightly. She immediately asked with a smile, "Yukino-chan, what are you whispering about?"

Become!

"Although you're still a student, you're already doing things like writing scripts for plays, and you have the motto 'Death Warriors Never Fall Under the Twilight,'" Yukino Yukinoshita asked kindly. "What time is it for you right now, Shiro-kun?"

Bai Ying: "The troupe's script is perfectly fine. I've already approved it, and the play we're preparing to perform this time is one I wrote. The moment the work is completed, my time falls into eternity, existing with it. From then on, the movement of the sun, moon, and stars becomes meaningless."