Uneasy daily life

Toyohama and Kazuka chimed in, "Exactly!"

“Being fixated on these things is proof that you’re not mature enough,” Bai Ying said, giving an example. “Your sister is different. Even when I point fingers at her, she remains calm and composed—your temperament is far inferior to hers.”

“Of course my sister is amazing…” Feng Bin and Hua muttered, then glared at each other and said, “What do you mean by pointing fingers at me?!”

Bai Ying did some quick calculations: "My income on set is 50% from screenwriting, 10% from supporting roles, and the remaining 40% is earned by torturing your sister... Oh, and occasionally I also have to torture the male lead."

"It sounds so true..."

Feng Bin and Hua suddenly felt that the older sister who was skilled at changing her expression was looking at them, and asked warily, "What are you doing?"

"How should I put it..." Yukinoshita Haruno said subtly, "It gives me a feeling of seeing Yukino-chan."

Bai Ying glanced at Feng Bin and Hua: "Like the hero... slender?"

"Pfft—cough cough, yes, yes, she is indeed very slender, just like Yukino-chan... um~ but I feel that Yukino-chan is a little more slender."

Feng Bin and Hua were puzzled. Why did Feng Bin praise herself for not being fat?

I have a feeling these two weirdos... came from some hospital?

No, no! Isn't the main point about Bai Liang, Bai Ying, and their sister's relationship?!

Chapter Fifteen: Dating Consultation

Click.

The ballpoint pen tip, mixed with ink, slipped off, leaving mottled marks on the draft paper.

"Hey! Xiaoxue, the pen is leaking ink!"

"Ah."

Yukino Yukinoshita quickly pulled out a few tissues, took out the leaking pen refill, wrapped it up, and threw it away: "It's normal for a pen refill of slightly poor quality. Don't get distracted, keep reading the next question."

"Ugh..." Yui Yuigahama looked at the question with difficulty, her eyes darting around, her consciousness gradually collapsing amidst the mysteries of the Dao. "Formula... formula... Yuki, which formula should I use for this question? It's so hard, I can't figure it out no matter how hard I try."

"The solution to the problem should start here. If the initial thinking is off-track, it will naturally be impossible to make progress."

The wise teacher mercifully pointed out the way, explaining the great principles: "Solving problems is a process of application. You must learn to find the point that the problem points to based on understanding the whole picture, and then follow the clues from that point to find the answer."

"Oh, I see!"

Yui Yuigahama fought hard and barely managed to overcome the problem at hand.

"Very good, as long as we find the right direction, the rest is just a matter of perseverance—now let's look at the next question..."

"Xiaoxue, take a rest? My mind is completely blank..."

"If you feel pain and confusion, you should try your best to think. I will take the responsibility of spurring you on, so that even if your mind is blank, you can still squeeze out some thoughts."

"Twist, twist?!"

Yui Yuigahama leaned back in shock, feeling that Yuki had revealed her devilish side.

Yukino Yukinoshita calmly pointed to the test paper: "Continue, there are still five big questions."

"No, no! Xiaoxue said to slow down, I can't cram any more knowledge into my head, I can't squeeze anything out of my brain, ugh... I feel like my brain is going to break down..."

"For this type of reading comprehension question, first read the article carefully, then try to understand the question setter's intention through the questions. You need to think twice: first remember what the article is about, then remember what the questions are, and finally, put the questions back into the article to find the answers."

"Well--!"

"So, do you understand what the question setter meant?"

"...The person who set the question wants me dead?"

"If you're in the mood to make witty remarks, it means you still have the energy."

One side twists hard, and the other side is twisted hard; the learning process can be described as mutual torture.

Yui Yuigahama slumped against the sofa, her rationality evaporated by the forced indoctrination of knowledge, her soul dehydrated and withered under the pressure of the devil, and she was in a mysterious state of being in a trance.

Yuihama didn't seem to understand her own hint.

Yukino Yukinoshita rubbed her temples, got up, brewed a pot of black tea, and took out the snacks she had prepared beforehand. Yui Yuigahama, barely managing to snap out of her daze by the delicious treats, crunched a few cookies, and let out a long sigh: "I'm alive again..."

"If you can control your tendency to let your imagination run wild and get caught up in the 'creativity,' it's not difficult to make decent desserts step by step." Yukino Yukinoshita took a sip of her black tea, squinted slightly to cool her brain, and said, "Whether you're studying or doing something, staying calm is very important."

"Uh……"

Yui Yuigahama gulped down a few mouthfuls of black tea, then belatedly asked tentatively, "Yuki... what exactly do you mean by 'calm down'?"

"...Do you want me to be more direct?"

“Of course,” Yui Yuigahama muttered. “Although I don’t really care, sometimes I just don’t understand and might misunderstand…”

Yukino Yukinoshita thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Swallow the tea in your mouth first."

"Gulu."

Yui Yuigahama swallowed, smacked her lips, and said, "Okay, all done."

Are you very concerned about Hikigaya-kun?

"Cough cough—! That, that kind of thing..."

Yui Yuigahama started gesturing wildly, her mumbled words revealing neither denial nor affirmation, or perhaps she simply wanted to gloss over the issue rather than bring it up for discussion.

“What I mean is, if you don’t want to regret it, you have to stay calm.” Yukino Yukinoshita said as if talking to herself, “Stay calm, think, whether it’s about yourself or the other person… otherwise, it will be Yuihama’s failed dessert.”

Yui Yuigahama managed to calm herself down, picked up a cookie, took a bite, and whispered, "Yuki... when you like something, can you really stay calm? It feels like a contradiction."

"Perhaps emotions are inherently contradictory."

Yukino Yukinoshita put down her teacup and said, "Yuigahama, think about what loneliness is. Try your best to stay calm, put aside your likes and dislikes, put aside your rashness, and think seriously with the focus of solving a problem, with the direction of finding the answer."

Loneliness? Yui Yuigahama was a little confused. Was this referring to Xiaoqi?

"Alright, continue studying. You still have two test papers left."

"Ms. Koyuki, could we extend the halftime break?"

"No."

……

……

"Ha...uh...ha..."

Feng Bin and Hua raised their hands to shield their eyes from the sun, took a few breaths, and asked, "How much further do we have to go?"

"We'll be there soon."

"You said that ten minutes ago!"

Feng Binhua was a little annoyed. Looking around at the mountain path, she saw almost no one else, the environment overflowing with natural elements. This unfamiliarity, unlike anything she had ever experienced before, made her feel uneasy. She muttered, "The roads in the countryside are so difficult to navigate; I can't see a single person..."

Bai Ying waved her hand and said, "Don't worry, I won't sell you by weight."

“Yes, that’s right,” Yukinoshita Haruno said with a smile. “We all pay by the piece.”

"You two are still smug, aren't you?!" Feng Bin and Hua were furious. "Bastards!"

"There's no one around here, just the man and the two women, no police, no surveillance cameras—" Bai Ying described the surroundings and remarked, "It's a good place."

Yukinoshita nodded and said, "It is indeed a good place."

Feng Bin and Hua made a strategic retreat. She mumbled a few words to herself and couldn't help but sigh, "I practice dancing all the time... I've only walked for a short while, how come I'm so tired... I'm a little hungry, I haven't even had lunch yet..."

“Roads in the countryside are uneven, so it’s definitely strenuous for people who haven’t walked on them much.” Yukino Yukinoshita carried her guitar with ease. “Dance training is more about developing flexibility and physical fitness, while climbing hills requires strength. We’ll have lunch when we get to the film set.”

When Feng Bin and Hua recalled the scene where the other woman used only one hand to firmly hold both of their hands, they couldn't help but think to themselves: What a strong woman.

Huh? Feng Bin and Hua suddenly felt a tickle on their thighs. They looked down and instinctively slapped their thighs, the crisp sound echoing around them.

"Why are there mosquitoes during the day?!"

The girl couldn't help but shout, looking at the small black spot on her palm with disgust.

"You're assuming the deceased was a mosquito, which is wrong. The countryside has everything, but it's not lacking in all sorts of insects you wouldn't even recognize," Bai Ying said, shaking her head. "With your revealing outfit of hot pants and a short-sleeved shirt, coming out into the field is just asking to feed the insects, isn't it?"

Fengbin and Hana belatedly realized that although Shirokage and Yukinoshita were both dressed lightly, they were wearing long sleeves and trousers. They were foolishly showing their arms and legs, demonstrating their lack of foresight.

"Ugh! This is so annoying!"

The girl, born and raised in the city, could not accept it.

"Wow, we're almost there! The Brave Plus is just ahead, keep going!"

"hateful!"

Kazuha Toyohama rallied, and said angrily, "Why would my sister be with someone like you?!"

"Together?" Yukinoshita Haruno said with amusement, "Has the scoundrel changed his ways? But I really can't imagine you being with anyone."

"What do you mean by 'together'?" Bai Ying asked, puzzled. "Aren't we together right now?"

Feng Bin and Hua gritted their teeth and said, "You bastard, you're just like my sister—"

"How could you possibly be worthy of my sister! This is utterly absurd! I will never accept you as a bastard! I'm going to tell my sister all about you!"

Feng Bin and Hua froze, a series of flashes of lightning crackling through their minds. In their vision, they saw a boy, feigning girlishness, pointing to the sky and stomping his feet, uttering the words from the depths of his heart. What truly made her feel dizzy and disoriented, the place that brought her to a standstill, was the voice carrying those words.

That's my own voice!!

As an idol, when practicing singing, one must listen carefully to one's own singing to find flaws and problems. How could one not recognize them!

Feng Binhua's hand trembled slightly as she reached for her phone, intending to select the audio file. Realizing the person in question was right in front of her, she stammered, "You...you...that audio file..."

Yukino Yukinoshita shook her head: "As expected. Little sister, when dealing with scoundrels, you have to be careful that he doesn't use a fake voice to deceive you."

"Ahem, how can this be called lying? If you don't believe me, go and look at the chat history. Did I ever say that I had any relationship with Hero Plus?" Bai Ying coughed, her voice becoming clear and gentle. "Hehua, actually, I've always liked you."

The approval and praise came from my sister's voice—but it was said by this bastard!

Mood is like a bouncy ball, rising and falling in a chaotic motion, pulling a certain string in your head until it snaps with a crack.

"Asshole! Sinai!!!"

Feng Bin and Hua sprinted forward, their bodies radiating intense killing intent, but Bai Ying had already taken off first. The two, one chasing and the other fleeing, quickly moved forward.

Yukino Yukinoshita subtly estimated that this place was very close to the abandoned school where the filming was taking place.

The little girl chased after him in a fit of rage, but by the time she realized what was happening, she had probably already fallen into the pit.

"When you realize you've been tricked by a jerk, be wary of whether he'll try to trick you again..."

Yukino Yukino summarized the behavior of the white shadow, then continued on her way at a leisurely pace, her expression gradually becoming calm and quiet as she pondered. She felt nothing about the little girl's misunderstanding earlier.

Because subconsciously they assume that someone else has been tricked by a jerk, or they think that a jerk couldn't possibly be with anyone.

I don't understand. And when I was talking to that jerk, did I smile naturally...?

Chapter Sixteen: Fengbin and Hua's Grand Loop

Mai Sakurajima flipped through the script she knew by heart, delving into the character and practicing her facial expressions from time to time, while occasionally scanning the set with sharp eyes. Unfortunately, she couldn't find the guy who had fled to escape punishment.

"Miss Sakurajima, have you seen your little brother?" Okita walked over and asked with a frown, "Muraki is still not getting the hang of a scene."

Mai Sakurajima said subtly, "Shouldn't directing the actors be the director's job?"

“Yes, so I described to him in detail what kind of feeling he should be conveying.” Okita sighed wearily. “After I finished speaking, he seemed to have even less feeling.”

Sakurajima Mai glanced at Muraki Nao sitting in his chair looking like he was questioning the meaning of life. He looked more like he was possessed than actually in character. "What did the director tell Mr. Muraki?"

“He’s already quite adept at playing male protagonists in the spiritual world, so playing male protagonists in the real world is just a natural performance for him, requiring little acting skill. The problem now is that the two roles influence each other as they switch between them,” said Tadashi Okita. “This won’t work; we must completely separate them! In short, we need to show the opposition between the external and the internal! Emphasize the difference between mind and matter! When portraying each ‘self,’ we must completely forget the other ‘self’!”

Sakurajima Mai pondered for a moment, then gave up on thinking about it, which would only make her more confused, and smiled, "Didn't I look around this morning? I couldn't find him at all. He didn't come back at lunchtime either, so I don't know exactly where he is."

Okita was scratching his head, looking at the lunchbox on the table next to Sakurajima Mai: "Sakurajima-san left a lunchbox for my little brother. I thought she knew he was back..."

"This bento box is for feeding the dogs." Mai Sakurajima said with a smile, her words coming out through her clenched back teeth, "If we can't feed the dogs, we can burn it somewhere."

Are you either feeding it to the dogs or burning it for the dead? My bro, you're still so unreliable.

Okita sighed and shook his head, saying, "Ms. Sakurajima, don't take it to heart. Teenagers often act on instinct rather than reason. And often, it's the boys who hurt high school girls the most..."

"The hater is more like an elementary school boy, while the director is more like a high school artsy guy," Mai Sakurajima remarked, adding with a sigh, "but I don't really have much to say about what normal school life is like."

"As soon as my brother came back, Ms. Sakurajima informed me immediately... That guy's scenes have been filmed. Is he planning to just run away like this? I should have kept my brother in seclusion in the dark room for a while longer."

Okita gave a word of advice, then muttered something to himself with some concern as he left.