Uneasy daily life

Yukino Yukinoshita briefly displayed the text message on her screen.

[Mother, Father wants to find a beautiful, divorced, 37-year-old female secretary.]

I'll wait for him to come back tonight so we can explain in person.

"Then I will tell my father."

I'll explain tonight (×).

Can survive until nightfall (√).

"It takes more than an hour to drive from Kanagawa back to Chiba."

Bai Ying said earnestly, "Uncle, time is life."

You traitor!

The father was filled with grief and indignation under the snow.

Yukino Yukinoshita hummed softly, "I believe Father wouldn't lie to Mother."

Little goddess, what's wrong with you? You hate my protection, you're lying about me and trying to cover things up... it seems like both.

"Haha, that's right—we've almost finished eating, let's go back."

The father tried to hint at it.

"Father, have a safe journey."

Yukino Yukinoshita was clearing away the dishes when she said bluntly, "I have something to talk to Haku-kun about... Also, none of the things you're worried about will happen!"

The second half of the sentence was laced with murderous intent.

Bai Ying patted his ally on the shoulder and sighed, "Uncle, stay strong."

climb!

Swatting away the white shadow's claws, Yukinoshita's father, with tears in his eyes, finally took his own life.

Having already been pushed to this point, if I don't leave now, I'll be treated with rudeness, and maybe even slapped into the ground by the goddess.

Damn it! I'll definitely be back!

Chapter 74 Mai Sakurajima: ?

"..."

Mai Sakurajima sat in a chair with her arms crossed.

She had no idea what her situation was, or whether she was sitting in the chair as a matter of course, or whether she was just pretending to be sitting in a horse stance.

From Mi's perspective, she should be sitting. If she concentrates and tries to move the chair with force, the obstacle supporting her body will disappear instantly. She almost fell on her butt before... If she consciously tries to pick up things, push things, or make a little noise, she will become nothingness.

It's like being in the kitchen, holding a spoon to stir the pot, when the spoon slips through your hand and falls to the ground with a clatter.

Unable to see Yukino Yukinoshita nearby, he suddenly became invisible? Even though he was the one doing some actions, Yukino Yukinoshita couldn't see him at all.

If you focus your attention on your clothes...

Mai Sakurajima suppressed her frightening thoughts, looked to the side, and shifted her attention.

Yukino Yukinoshita and Shirokage sat on either side of the table, with a photo in the middle, discussing Sakurajima Mai as if she didn't exist.

"The scar on Azusagawa's chest is likely an injury left by a forensic examination."

Yukino Yukinoshita said, "Perhaps the doctor who performed the surgery was originally a forensic pathologist, or perhaps Azusagawa-kun encountered some accident that led to him being mistaken for a corpse and almost undergoing an autopsy. What are the results of Shiro-kun's investigation?"

"Let's not talk about my investigation results yet."

The white-clad figure avoided the main point, frowning as he said, "Hero, are you awake? A forensic doctor brought someone back to life? What kind of fantasy story are you telling?"

“Things that seem incomprehensible are simply ignoring the underlying logic,” Yukino Yukinoshita said meaningfully. “For example, Shiro-kun, who seems completely incomprehensible at first glance, what do you think caused Azusagawa-kun’s scars?”

Bai Ying crossed her arms and rested her chin on them, first feigning seriousness and solemnity, while her mind raced over the answers the troupe members had given her, and slowly said, "Because of love."

Yukino Yukinoshita sighed softly, her voice gentle: "Shiraki, please make this up."

"What does it mean to make up a story? I think it's because of love."

Bai Ying said in a deep voice, "Simply put, because love caused quantum entanglement, in the future, Azusagawa Sakuta, in order to protect his beloved elementary school student... or perhaps middle school student Makinohara Shoko, their love was opposed by the world. Fortunately, they overcame all difficulties. Just when they thought they could find happiness, they suddenly encountered an out-of-control truck coming towards them. At the critical moment, Azusagawa Sakuta pushed Makinohara Shoko out of the way, but unfortunately died himself. His heart was removed from his chest during the forensic examination. In the end, the grief-stricken Makinohara Shoko triggered the quantum entanglement phenomenon, which caused the scar on Azusagawa Sakuta's chest in the present day."

"Hate fan, you're just stitching together those outrageous answers into an even more outrageous one."

With her elbows propped on the table and her palms supporting her chin, Mai Sakurajima mentally complained for a moment, but then felt it would be a waste to keep it to herself, so she spoke up.

Yukino Yukinoshita points out the problem: "You, Haku-kun, who thinks you've seen the truth, can you explain what quantum entanglement is?"

Bai Ying raised her hand and gestured: "Quantum entanglement... it's when quantum particles are entangled together, something that allows love to transcend time and space!"

"Ha ha……"

Yukino Yukinoshita gave a calm laugh. She glanced subconsciously at the hallway in the living room, then at the white figure, and got up from her chair.

Bai Ying reminded him, "The toilet is through the frosted glass door."

"……knew!"

The answer, squeezed out between his teeth, conveyed a sense of shame and annoyance that made him want to bite someone.

Yukino Yukinoshita walked quickly towards the passageway.

"What an innocent kid," Mai Sakurajima said with amusement. "He gets shy and embarrassed about these things..."

Bai Ying nodded and said, "You're shameless."

“That’s called maturity,” Mai Sakurajima retorted.

Bai Ying retorted, "A mature person wouldn't go to a member of the opposite sex's room in the middle of the night for advice just because of the suspension bridge effect."

"you……"

goo...

A subtle sound emerged.

Sakurajima Mai: "..."

"unacceptable!"

Bai Ying slammed her hand on the table angrily and said, "Look at that hero! She comes into your house, eats the rice in your jar, and uses your kitchen and toilet! Hero plus, why don't you dare to fight her? If I were you, I would have fought her right there and then!"

"I'll fight you to the death first."

Mai Sakurajima stepped on the white figure's toes, feeling the solid touch of her shoes, which reassured her. She analyzed the situation briefly: "The situation seems to be more serious. Before, she could only not observe my presence and actions at the school gate. Now, she can't observe me, but I've become non-existent. I can't even hold a soup spoon."

“There are no absolute standards, and things are unpredictable.” Bai Ying pondered, stroking his chin. “The ‘brain in a vat’ concept in philosophical thinking, as long as it can modify human cognition, can modify the world as seen by humans… Correcting human cognition, this adolescent syndrome is truly humane.”

"Cognition can be conflicting, and conflict will wash things away to reveal their true nature." Mai Sakurajima recalled that time at the school gate, when the white figure jumped around introducing herself, while Yukino Yukinoshita remained unmoved.

"Well, these kinds of things..."

Bai Ying, caught up in the moment, began to recite: "I want to build a unique city..."

"Baijun, could you come here for a moment?"

The sound came from the room at the other end of the corridor, and it was noticeably heavy.

……

……

In the room, decorated with soft and delicate colors, wallpaper adorned with floral patterns covers the entire room. A soft, light yellow quilt is neatly made on the bed. On the desk to the left of the bed, several books on acting, such as "An Actor Prepares," are neatly arranged. On the bedside table to the right, a transparent vase holds a few slightly withered lilies. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, one can see the balcony outside, where several lush, clean, and brand-new potted plants are displayed, which is quite pleasing to the eye.

To be fair, Bai Jun is not a person lacking in sensitivity, but he is by no means someone who advocates for refinement and subtlety.

Having just come out of the restroom, Yukino Yukinoshita couldn't resist glancing inside when she caught a glimpse of the open door to this room.

...This looks like a woman's room!

Yukino's mind started racing, her mood instantly turning heavy. Considering her own experiences—could Haku be living with someone of the opposite sex? Who could it be? She couldn't possibly guess. It couldn't be Anshinin, could it? Wait, it could all be a misunderstanding… No, could it really be a misunderstanding?

Subconsciously stepping into the room, Yukino Yukinoshita didn't rashly touch the drawers or cabinets. She glanced to the side and, through the bedroom, opened the door to a bathroom, where she could vaguely see some cosmetics placed next to the sink.

Yukino's breathing became heavier, and her nostrils widened slightly.

Stay calm and collected; don't let your imagination run wild...

I don't really have the right to rashly pull out a drawer for a thorough inspection, even though I'm very unwilling to accept it.

First, calm down.

"call……"

Yukino Yukinoshita slowly exhaled.

"Baijun, could you come here for a moment?"

As soon as she raised her voice, Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly felt uneasy again—should she pretend not to have noticed and secretly investigate? What if she pressed her for answers and got a result she couldn't accept…

No! Some things need to be explained and clarified. Things that are deliberately embellished out of fear of being ruined will inevitably break down at some point.

I don't want those.

"Oh my, the hero's tone isn't quite right. Let me see what treasure you've discovered..."

Yukino Yukinoshita asked herself a few questions. Hearing the white figure's footsteps approaching, she forced herself to remain calm, crossed her arms, looked around, and was about to find a place to sit down when she saw the white figure appear at the door.

Mai Sakurajima walked over and sat on the edge of the bed. She crossed her right leg, rested her elbow on her knee, and propped her chin up with a look of amusement.

Yukino Yukinoshita pursed her lips, her gaze fixed straight on the white figure.

Feeling somewhat reluctant or hesitant to speak, she simply adopted a posture of waiting for the other party to explain themselves.

"The brave man silently brooded, wondering what it was about him that displeased you?"

Bai Ying's expression changed, and he became worried. He took small, quick steps, raised his hand and made a delicate, orchid-like gesture with his fingers. A soft, melancholic voice, like the gentle lament of an autumn lake, floated from his lips: "Look at you, with those frosty eyes and brows, you're practically freezing me to death. Your lips are pursed like knife points, you probably want to curse me a few times, to poke a few holes in my heart with hurtful words..."

"Pfft...hahaha!"

Mai Sakurajima's face scrunched up, and she shifted uncomfortably for a moment. She smiled and glanced at Yukino Yukinoshita, and could see goosebumps on the fair neck exposed by the other's collar.

"White fungus!"

Yukino Yukinoshita hugged her arms tightly and let out a low, somewhat disordered shout.

The white figure rushed over in two quick steps.

Yukino Yukinoshita instinctively took a few steps back before regaining her balance.

"When I'm happy, I call you Bai Jun; when I'm unhappy, I call you Bai Jun. I revolve around your joys and sorrows. I'm destined to come when you call and leave when you dismiss me."

The white figure sighed sadly, took two steps around Yukino Yukinoshita, turned to face her, and looked at Mai Sakurajima who was watching the show. She raised her eyes and said resentfully, "You always speak softly when there's something to say, but when there's nothing to say, you always make demands of me. You say you have good intentions, but I must be the one who's in your way and makes you unhappy."

Mai Sakurajima's eyes twitched. She tried to defeat magic with magic, and tried to make her voice sound 'affected' by using a high-pitched voice: "How could I, with my helpless and pitiful life of wandering, dare to upset you? I kindly rented you a house, but I feel like I'm living under someone else's roof, and you despise me."

Hmm... I can't quite grasp the essence of the hater, probably because I'm too normal.

"Shut up!"

Yukino Yukinoshita, nearly exasperated, reached out and grabbed Haku's arm. She took a deep breath to suppress her turbulent emotions and asked directly, "Haku-kun, who lives here?"

The white figure instantly returned to normal, took a step back, and said, "This is Mai Sakurajima's room."

Yukinoshita Yukino: “?”

Sakurajima Mai, isn't that referring to... me?!

"?!"

Sakurajima Mai froze, her gaze falling on the white figure, and she subconsciously rubbed her eyes.

what is that? !

Chapter Seventy-Five: Love Bank

"Yes, her name is Sakurajima Mai."

Bai Ying walked gracefully, his hand, adorned with delicate fingers, resting beside his cheek. He snorted and shook off Yukino Yukinoshita's loosened grip. He turned back with a mournful look, complaining in a desolate tone, "My sister always speaks so confidently and sweetly, but doesn't she give me a hard time when she gets suspicious? In the end, sweet words can move people's hearts, but when it comes down to it, she turns her back on them."

"I do not have."

Yukino Yukinoshita immediately rejected the idea, but under the pressure of someone's affected tone, she couldn't hold back any longer, and her thoughts began to wander. Sakurajima Mai's room? Previously, Haku-kun fabricated a Sakurajima Mai, using a non-existent person to half-praise and half-tease himself, which means this room is…