Uneasy daily life

"I hadn't considered it. In other words, it was somewhat reckless and wishful thinking. But didn't you feel anxious when you didn't achieve your goal?"

"you--"

"I do feel anxious now, um... didn't I before? Yes, I used to be very confident, thinking I had no competitors, with an air of 'I am the only one who can succeed.' So why didn't you make a direct move?"

"I--"

"Yes, I believe in my heart that the other person is better than me, and that my own level is not good enough. I want to be absolutely sure of success."

Bai Ying murmured absentmindedly, "So that's how it is... Trying to become outstanding on the outside, but not getting rid of the loneliness and weakness in my heart... Although I was closer to the person I liked in high school, I hesitated to get closer because they were the person I longed for... Longing is the furthest distance from understanding..."

Yumiko Miura walked away unsteadily.

Yukino Yukinoshita glanced at her retreating figure with pity, then turned around and her aggression was on full display: "What strange things is Shirakuni doing at the entrance of the women's bathhouse? If you get arrested, you probably won't be able to finish your manuscript."

"The main character is complete... the supporting characters are mostly complete... the plot is constructed... the dialogue is designed... considering it's a movie... refinement... a more extreme expression... visual appeal... and the theatrical performances, it has to outshine the stars..."

The characters are mostly designed, but that's only one part of the script. This is the limit; the rest can't be pieced together by observing others. We have to work hard to write it out!

When you start creating, you can leisurely gather materials and brainstorm ideas. When the deadline arrives, you can wash up, go to sleep, and wait to die.

What truly torments every creator is the stage where they have time but no brainpower. This stage is awkward; if they move forward, they might have a chance, perhaps a sudden flash of inspiration while writing, a breakthrough, and ultimate success. If they move downward, they can surrender early, eat well, drink well, wash up, sleep, and find happiness.

Being stuck at this stage is extremely awkward—it's highly likely that you'll fight with all your might and then die, unable to transcend the tribulation and ascend to freedom, nor be able to walk away with a smile on your face in the afterlife, leaving you with a death that leaves you with regrets.

The white figure clutched its head with both hands, struggling as if bound by a tight band, feeling its death imminent.

Yukino's eyes brightened slightly. She was surprised by Shirako's unexpected ambition and sense of responsibility in her creative work. She leaned closer, smiling, and whispered, "Shirako's manuscript isn't finished yet. You can't rest, play, or perform right now. You have to hurry and finish it. You must complete the work you've taken on, otherwise the crew will have to revise the shooting schedule, wasting time, and the director will definitely..."

"Quack! Don't lock me in that dark little room in the basement!!"

Bai Ying was hit by the pressure to update the chapter, and suddenly cried out in despair, which had a remarkable effect!

All eyes were drawn to them—a basement? A dark room?!

Yukino's smile freezes, causing her to suffer backlash—a remarkably effective technique!

No, it doesn't matter. I don't care what passersby think. I've always been indifferent. At most, there will be rumors that he's a 'pervert'...

Yukinoshita Hino hugged her from the side: "Yukino-chan, do you want your niece to buy you a necklace? Pfft, hahaha—!"

"Sister! Please! Shut! Up!"

Chapter 136 Let's Be a Little More Honest

The three of them followed the road down the mountain.

"Phew... That's terrifying! That director is absolutely horrible. He actually resorted to such exploitative practices as forcing creative work in a dark room. This is a desecration of creation, a slander against inspiration, and a defamation of art!"

Bai Ying barely recovered and emphasized, "But it has nothing to do with me, hahaha—we did some research today, so the script will definitely be completed smoothly."

Are you sure you're okay with what you were just wailing about?

The real meaning is that we did some research today, and the script still risks being overdue.

Yukino Yukinoshita's expression was subtle. Normally it's hard to judge what white shadows are, but it's very easy for her to judge when it comes to creation.

Emphasizing that one can successfully complete work or has a burst of creative energy usually indicates that dusk is approaching. Having slept well and being full of energy definitely means night has fallen or the creative process is in its early stages.

This time is different. There's a risk of being locked in a dark room and having her work squeezed out. Even if Bai Ying wanted to just wash up and go to sleep, there was nothing she could do.

"So why did you take on the job of revising the script?"

"Of course, it's to fulfill the mission of a hater."

"?"

Yukino Yukinoshita thought for a moment and said incisively, "She brought it on herself."

puff--!

The white figure sneered and retorted, "Isn't the hero just wallowing in self-pity?"

puff--!

You asked for this trouble!

puff--!

"You are so self-indulgent!"

p... "Wishful thinking? What are you making up..."

"Heh, you misunderstood me earlier, didn't you? Ah, I understand, I understand. This is about what happened to Yukino Yukinoshita's friend."

puff--! !

Having watched enough of the backstabbing, Yukinoshita Haruno feigned displeasure and said, "Hey, hey, isn't it a bit much to treat someone as big as me like I'm invisible?"

"Sister, please go ahead," Yukino Yukinoshita said earnestly. "I have some things I want to talk to Shiraki-kun about."

The white figure said knowingly, "No wonder the hero was so aggressive tonight. So he wanted to fight me to the death. But the hero should probably go back and practice more..."

Yukino Yukinoshita chose to ignore it, but looked intently at her older sister, conveying her will through her eyes.

"Oh my, Yukino-chan seems to have grown a little bit."

Yukino Yukinoshita paused slightly, then reached out and ruffled her younger sister's hair that was tied up.

Yukino Yukinoshita slapped the other person's hand away in an annoyed tone: "Sister!"

"Fine, fine, then let your sister leave all alone, let her cry..."

Yukino's gaze was indifferent, her voice urging him on silently.

"come on!"

Yukino reached out and patted her younger sister's chest, offering a word of encouragement, before clattering down the mountain in her wooden clogs.

Yukino Yukinoshita paused for a moment, then realized what was happening and took a deep breath.

"Brave warrior, I'll teach you a move called the 'Heaven and Earth Coexistence Technique.' First, roll around in the mud, then give your sister a warm hug. Once you've blown the house away, no one will care which window is bigger..."

"Stop fooling around and come with me—I want to talk to you seriously."

Meanwhile, Yukinoshita descended the mountain and headed towards the inn.

Having Yukino-chan with that guy feels incredibly dangerous in every sense, yet also reassuring in every sense. It's really complicated.

Yukinoshita Haruno vaguely understood her younger sister's thoughts... No wonder that guy kept talking about heroes and demon kings, he was blocking the way from the very beginning.

Seemingly near but actually far? Seemingly far but actually near? Sometimes near, sometimes far? Is it real but almost fake? Is fake but almost real?

Yukinoshita couldn't help but tap her forehead. It was truly unpredictable. The more she tried to get closer, the more elusive the feeling became. Haha, no wonder she could even fool her mother.

Ok?

"Hmm? Is there something you need, Hayato?"

Yukino Yukino paused, looking at Hayato Hayama waiting outside the inn in a daze, and greeted him with a friendly smile.

Hayato Hayama could sense the familiar, piercing coldness beneath the seemingly warm words. He sighed and said, "I have a question..."

Yukinoshita Haruno's smile vanished, and she said expressionlessly, "Climb, you climb."

Hayato Hayama was taken aback. He had never seen such direct, outward, and intense rejection and undisguised opposition from the other person before.

"Don't worry, I won't bother you anymore. You don't need to feel guilty either, because I won't forgive you." Yukino Yukino exhaled and said coldly, "There are plenty of people in the world. There will always be people who like you and people who hate you. Don't force yourself to be nice to someone who doesn't like you. You'll feel uncomfortable, I'll feel disgusted, and Yukino won't have an easy time either. Keeping your distance is better for everyone."

Hayato Hayama paused for a moment, then said with a complicated expression, "It really is different..."

"no the same?"

Yukinoshita hesitated for a moment, then suddenly realized, "You got into trouble with that bastard Shirokage? Hey! What did you two talk about? What did you chat about? I'm really interested~"

Seeing Yukinoshita Haruno skillfully change her expression and smile brightly and enthusiastically, intending to extract information from him, Hayama Hayato's eyes twitched slightly.

A real person, not the one you perceive them to be, is far more complex than you imagine.

……

……

The river flowed quietly under the cover of night, while the town on the opposite bank was dotted with lights.

The moon is bright tonight, and there are many stars; the quiet river seems to have absorbed some of the sky's light.

The white figure walked quietly, and Yukino Yukinoshita couldn't help but start a conversation.

"Speaking of which, the score between the Service Department and the Aid Department is currently three to three..."

"Hmm? The score is three for me and one for you, right?"

"Is Shirokiji trying to tamper with my memories?" Yukino Yukinoshita breathed a slight sigh of relief and said, "You completed Yuihama's request, the tennis club's Mamoru Ishida's request, and Anshinin's request. I completed Zaimokuza's request, the request to adopt Knight, and your request... Of course, your request is still in progress. It will be completed in exactly half a month after you return to Chiba."

"Tsk."

The white figure clicked its tongue in amazement: "The hero's brain hasn't shut down yet? Could it be that the power of the house explosion wasn't enough?"

Yukino Yukinoshita was somewhat silent. On the way to Jinju, she had been filled with anxiety, hoping that their temporary cohabitation wouldn't be exposed. Now it seemed that her worries were completely unfounded. Because one after another, events far more significant than cohabitation came crashing down, almost pushing cohabitation out of her thoughts.

Reaching out to gently smooth her hair, feeling that it was completely dry, Yukino Yukinoshita let down her hair, which was tied up, and said softly, "Was it Haku-kun who helped? This way of bringing everything to light and then solving the problem is really in line with Haku-kun's style... Whether it was my mother's misunderstanding, my sister's mask, or my father's reasons for standing by, Haku-kun seemed to have sorted everything out clearly without my knowledge."

Bai Ying waved her hand: "Hahaha, not at all—I'll just take 90% credit, the rest is thanks to Auntie and your sister, the brave one."

Yukino Yukinoshita shook her long, smooth, black hair, letting it fall loose. The evening breeze gently blew, carrying the faint scent of shampoo. While shaking her hair, she secretly rolled her eyes and said to herself, "It's fine if you keep talking like this, Haku-kun... I'm very grateful for your help. At least when it comes to the problems that have accumulated at home, I'm afraid I'm powerless to solve them. In fact, I never thought there could be any problems at home. At most, it's just different from other people's homes, more oppressive and serious."

"If we hadn't brought everything to the forefront, vented our grievances, broken down our discontent, and let everyone see each other's true thoughts and appearances, perhaps everything would have developed into the little drama that Bai Jun performed."

Bai Ying said modestly, "Oh dear, brave man, don't be so attached to appearances. I just enjoy creating tragic stories."

Yukino Yukinoshita slowly stopped in her tracks, lowered her head slightly, and said, "If life is destined to be painful, I hope to carve fake scars myself instead of actual bruises... Now that I think about it, Haku-kun was indeed living up to that statement, wasn't he? The fake scars in the story became the starting point for my mother and sister to open their hearts—my mother has changed, my sister has changed somewhat, and I..."

"Phew, Bai Jun, I have..."

Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly felt something was wrong. She looked up and saw that the white figure had already walked more than twenty meters away and had not stopped at all.

Yukinoshita Yukino:? ! #

"White! Fungus!"

Yukino Yukinoshita stepped forward to catch up, saying irritably, "Do you really hate it when people sincerely thank you? If you do something good, just accept it honestly, there's nothing shameful about it..."

“There’s nothing to thank me for. It was your aunt’s love for you that solved the problem, it was your sister’s painful roar as she tore off her mask, it was your father’s attitude of reflecting and standing up—this is definitely not helping you, I just brought out the truth that has been covered up.”

The white figure stopped, turned around to face Yukino Yukinoshita, and said with a smile, "This isn't helping. Hero, they say you can't master online slang just because you've read some light novels. Tsundere creatures don't exist in reality."

"Alright, let's just say Bai Jun isn't a tsundere for now."

Yukino Yukinoshita took a soft breath, her right hand unconsciously clenched into a fist and pressed against her chest, she pursed her lips and slowly spoke.

The quiet night carries whispered words.

"This shouldn't be too difficult, nor is it an impossible task... Mr. Bai, I would like to entrust you with a matter."

Bai Ying said sternly, "I refuse!"

Yukino Yukinoshita paused, somewhat bewildered: "...Huh?"

"A commission from a fellow industry professional is definitely poisonous!"

The white figure clenched his fist, his voice deep and resolute like that of a warrior, unwavering as he said, "Don't even think about it! The Demon King will never accept your request! You think you can lure me into a trap with your honey trap, your sweet words, and your 'arigato'? What a shallow scheme!"

"White fungus is the poisonous kind!" Yukino Yukinoshita couldn't hold back any longer and gritted her teeth. "Honey trap? Gentle words? Arigato? You... Hmph, I've already accepted your request, why won't you accept mine?"

Bai Ying replied matter-of-factly, "Because my commission is poisonous."

"Huh?" Yukino Yukinoshita was bewildered, but she didn't have time to think it over. She continued to persuade him, "Alright, in short, there's absolutely no problem with this request. It won't harm Haku-kun's interests, nor will it plant any seeds of trouble that would be detrimental to Haku-kun. I'm not lying about that."

The white-clad figure said succinctly, "I don't believe it."

What an inexplicable insatiable stubbornness!

Yukino Yukinoshita sighed deeply, rubbing her forehead, and said, "Shiraki, at least listen to the details of my request before you judge..."

"Cough-cough-"

The white figure coughed and began to adjust herself with grunts and groans. Yukino Yukinoshita was startled and had a bad feeling!

……

……

"This is the boss of this mission—my mom. You help me deal damage and try to clear the mission without taking any damage."