Uneasy daily life

Just as Toyohama and Hana were about to rush up and kick the white figure, they were stopped by Sakurajima Mai.

"White fungus!"

Yukino Yukinoshita was furious. The more she recalled the things that surfaced, the more her mind felt like fireworks were exploding. All sorts of chaotic emotions were stuck in her chest. Before she could decide whether to send a few Aikidos to Shirokage and then talk things out, or finish the matter first and then send a few Aikidos to Shirokage, her phone rang.

At this hour? Another call from my father?

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As a social elite, a son-in-law of a prestigious family, and a person who has achieved success against all odds, I must prioritize rationality in my actions. The rationality I define is not the opposite of emotion, not an excuse for egoists, not a shrewd calculation based on interests, and certainly not a judgment that rejects the influence of emotions.

Reason is a comprehensive consideration of emotion. Emotion is like directly touching boiling water and getting burned. Reason is like going through the emotional experience of being burned before touching boiling water and then deciding to act. This is the difference between recklessness and courage.

As a pillar of the company and the president in charge of its affairs, one must rationally distinguish who is a friend, who is an enemy, and who is deceiving. One must not hesitate to make decisions when necessary, not hesitate to make concessions when necessary, not back down when necessary, and not conceal information from the "goddess" when necessary.

Rationality is essential; it is the ability to think and the attitude of living life seriously.

"Um……"

Yukinoshita's mother responded indifferently, "So, regarding Haruno's problem, you think asking others for help is a better option?"

"Haha, it would be a bit too formal to criticize others for what the young man did." Yukinoshita's father sat upright, looking at his wife who was reading a book, and smiled. "He should make good use of people and finish what he started. He has to clean up the mess he made."

“White Shadow…” Yukino’s mother pondered, “He really can’t be considered anyone else.”

"That's right, he's just an outsider."

Yukinoshita's father said casually, "I do him a favor, and he does me a favor. It's just a simple exchange of interests."

I'll stab him in the back sooner or later! I'll make him lose face!

Glancing at her husband, whose expression changed at any moment, Yukinoshita's mother frowned and said, "Shouldn't you be talking to Haruno face-to-face about this kind of issue?"

"..."

Yukinoshita's father managed to stammer out, "What if Haruno doesn't want to talk?"

“Then fulfill your responsibilities as a father, try to talk to her, or support and help her in some way.” Yukinoshita’s mother was always decisive and straightforward. “Of course, don’t cross the line.”

Yukinoshita's father shook his head helplessly and said, "Making friends isn't difficult, but making new friends is much harder... It's not that I don't have the guts, it's just to increase my chances of winning."

"I can't help with that, it's up to you." Yukinoshita's mother shook her head and brought up another question, "The thing Hakukage asked you to do is send out job offers to someone?"

"Yes."

Yukino's father became serious. This was a matter of life and death; the sword passed down from his father-in-law was still hanging on the wall!

"Based on my investigation and deduction, when the young man was on set, the other party was also on set as his agent, and they should have met at that time. When the movie was nearing completion, the other party announced that she was resigning as his agent and retiring from the entertainment industry, temporarily losing her job, which may be related to the young man, but the specific reason is unknown."

Yukinoshita's father described the situation precisely and without any superfluous words: "In terms of ability, the candidate's resume is excellent, and they would be suitable for a position in the company's public relations department..."

"You make your own decisions about work."

Yukino's mother was well aware of her shortcomings, but when it came to family matters, she said, "As for Haruno, I've already promised not to interfere with her normal choices and life. At most, I'll ask her on your behalf to see if she's willing to agree and talk to you face-to-face..."

In a private coffee shop room, I was facing the goddess.

The goddess in the middle sipped her coffee, played on her phone, and spoke with a dignified air, carefully considering her words.

"Why did you have your mother call me here?"

"Nothing much, just having a meal."

"Oh."

"Ah."

"..."

"..."

"I have something to do, bye-bye."

"Bye-bye, don't forget to rest when you're so busy."

"Oh."

The meeting has ended.

Ah—! What a horrific scene of father and daughter! If I encountered something like that, I would be devastated!

Goddess, I am not you. Your relationship with the goddess is complicated and close, and there is still a chance for advancement. But I am just watching from the sidelines!

"Let's forget about that," Yukinoshita's father quickly declined. "I'll think about the specific solution carefully."

"Hesitation will only lead to more trouble. Remember not to interfere with Yang Nai's normal life. I promised her."

After giving her brief instructions, Yukinoshita's mother continued reading her book.

Should we mention the song by the goddess in the middle? Or should we leave it for now? It would only cause the goddess more worry. She said she wouldn't interfere with the goddess's life and choices anymore, so we won't, as long as we don't cross the line...

I'll step in and try to win back the goddess's perhaps extreme and negative mindset, and rebuild a harmonious and friendly father-daughter relationship!

After taking his leave, Yukinoshita's father left the room, brimming with confidence, before pulling out his phone to begin his routine tasks.

"Yukino, have you eaten?"

I've eaten, and I finished my homework ahead of schedule. I'm busy right now and don't have time...

Hmm? Why is the little goddess's tone a bit sharp today?

Yukino's father frowned, realizing that things were not so simple, and immediately asked, "Yukino, are you home?"

I'm at Mai Sakurajima's house.

"Hmm?" Yukinoshita's father asked in confusion, "Your only friends are the second traitor... I mean, Hachiman Hikigaya and Yui Yuigahama, right? You've made a new friend?"

[Not really.]

Not really?

Yukinoshita's father became alert and decided to first find out if his biggest threat, Plus, was with the little goddess!

Just as I was about to speak, a familiar voice came from the phone.

【Oh my, Yukino-chan, you're not chatting with your boyfriend, are you? Let me eavesdrop~】

The goddess? !

The little goddess isn't her friend, and it's unknown whose house Mai Sakurajima is visiting. Judging from interpersonal relationships, it makes perfect sense if Mai Sakurajima is a friend of the little goddess!

Yukinoshita's father understood everything, but what did her boyfriend mean? A major threat plus?!

【you--!】

Hey hey, that guy must have made you angry again, right? Come on, let me take care of him and make him eat his words.

Amidst the commotion, the goddess's voice became clear: 【O hello~】

Yukinoshita's father's mind raced, then a flash of inspiration struck him: "Oh ho, Haruno."

There was a noticeable pause on the other end, followed by a voice that seemed to be smiling: "Oh, it's Father."

"Yang Nai, have you eaten?"

Yukinoshita's father tried to start a conversation.

[If Yukino has eaten it, then of course I have too. Do you think my friend would be biased? I won't bother you while you're calling Yukino.]

Ouch, those words were loaded with barbs! My stomach hurts, my stomach is starting to hurt!

Yukinoshita's father coughed and quickly said, "It's summer vacation now, when are you going to come home for a meal? It's been so quiet at home since you two moved out."

[Father, what do you think is the most difficult disease to treat?]

Yukinoshita's father paused, then subconsciously began to ponder: "Then of course it's a terminal illness."

[Haha, in ancient times, a common cold was a terminal illness, but now it's just a matter of a few pills. The term "terminal illness" is relative to medical technology.]

There was a slight pause on the other end, then the voice, tinged with laughter, calmed down: "Father, if I harbor resentment, there's a chance to resolve it, a chance for things to turn around, a chance for redemption and correction..."

Uncle, the hardest disease to cure is, of course, not being sick at all.

Yukinoshita's father reacted instantly, exclaiming, "It's you?!"

"Yes, yes, yes, me, me!" the white figure's overjoyed voice rang out. "The hero is in my hands..."

Yukinoshita's father's expression twisted in pain—"We just formed a mutual aid alliance, and you, you traitor, attacked before I did?!"

Alright! Shut up!

The young woman abruptly interrupted the conversation, seemingly snatching the phone back: "In short, this is what happened: Bai-kun and I were guests at Mai Sakurajima's house."

Yukino's father said in a deep voice, "Wait a moment! I'll be right there as a guest!"

[Father! I know what I'm doing! Can you please stop bothering me?!]

puff--! !

Hearing a noise outside, Yukinoshita's mother opened the door and found her ashen-faced husband leaning against the wall in the hallway. He was muttering listlessly, "The little goddess yelled at me... The little goddess yelled at me... Heh, my life is a complete failure... I'm so sorry to have given birth to a daughter..."

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He draped a cotton quilt over himself, tying the two ends together to make a cape.

He sat on the bed like a tiger, single-handedly holding down the city walls.

The white figure sat on the bed, like Lü Bu at Hulao Pass, regarding the feudal lords outside the pass as mere weeds.

Yukino Yukinoshita angrily hung up the phone. After calming down a bit, she thought, "Forget it, I should deal with the problem at hand first..."

"You regretted it, you hesitated, you felt ashamed—you actually yelled at your father!" The white figure pointed and gestured, only to be met with the voice of Yukino's father, who murmured sorrowfully, "The sky is so cold, the ground is so frozen, Yukino yells at me, Hinano ignores me, what's the point of my life? I'm sorry for being born, I might as well jump and end all my sorrows..."

The white figure's expression suddenly changed, pointing and gesturing: "Tsk tsk tsk, brave warrior, you're taking your anger out on others, bullying your own kind..."

Yukino Yukinoshita took a deep breath, dialed the phone back, and said briefly, "Father, I'm sorry, I wasn't in a good mood just now... It wasn't entirely because of Shiro-kun, but anyway, I encountered some problems... Well, I can handle it myself, and I'll ask you for help if I have any difficulties... I know what I should do while staying at Mai Sakurajima's house... If you keep making trouble, then let Mother be the judge."

Feng Bin and Hua stared at her in awe, utterly astonished.

After hanging up on her father's rambling and unreasonable behavior, Yukino Yukinoshita glared at the white figure standing on the bed, sorting out the chaotic thoughts in her mind. She decided to put aside the fact that this guy was playing tricks on her for now, and also put aside the things in her mind that she wished she could dig out a three-bedroom apartment with her toes. The key point was... why was this kind of incomprehensible thing happening?

Yukino was about to speak.

"Hater, so you've found a solution?" Mai Sakurajima pondered. "Bring up a few key things, awaken your memories of me, and make you notice my existence again..."

“Emotions are like clouds and mist, ever-changing and fluid, having substance but no form, while impressions are like rain condensed in the clouds, having both form and substance.” Bai Ying became serious. “The two are similar but different things. It seems that impressions can awaken emotions, and emotions can then awaken those neglected memories.”

Toyohama and Hanako bluntly said, "Huh? My impression of Yukinoshita is just her chest..."

The death stare made Toyohama Kazuka quickly shut up and change the subject: "Hey! Keep it simple!"

Bai Ying shook her head with pity, and when Feng Bin and Hua were trying to break through again in a fit of anger, she said, "Take you as an example—you have feelings for your mother and want to get her praise and recognition. Overall, you tend to have positive emotions such as closeness, but your impression of your mother is a few unforgettable, specific events that are like nails, like 'it's for your own good' and 'she only makes demands'."

Feng Bin and Hua retorted, "That's not true at all!"

"Heh, so arrogant."

Toyohama Kazuka: #!

“No wonder that no matter how much the hater fabricated information about ‘Sakurajima Mai’, he still couldn’t get Yukinoshita to observe me. But when he started prying those nails, Yukinoshita gradually noticed something was wrong, and then she remembered me and observed me again?” Sakurajima Mai glanced thoughtfully at Yukinoshita Yukino. “The impression nails that the hater mentioned are like certain memories condensed into a vivid image.”

"..." Yukino Yukinoshita coughed lightly, "Are you so sure that I have a deep impression of those two things, Haku-kun?"

"It was originally just a trial, a chance to try it out, and comparison is a human instinct, and competition is an uncontrollable impulse. Being in it makes it hard to control oneself, and in the constant thinking, conflict and struggle, a deep impression is left."

The white figure flicked her cloak and suddenly said, "Let's make a ranking of you—Sakurajima Mai first, Yukino Yukinoshita second, and Toyohama Kazuka third!"

Mai Sakurajima and Yukino Yukinoshita both twitched at the corner of their eyes, while Kazuha Toyohama frowned and asked, "Why am I third?"

"See, she believed it!"

Bai Ying pointed at Feng Bin and Hua to illustrate her point.

"Xinei!"

Sakurajima Mai quickly pulled back Toyohama Kazuka, who was trying to rush onto the bed and fight with the white figure.

"Bai Jun..."

Yukino Yukinoshita rubbed her temples, suddenly realizing something. Had Shiro-kun recently gotten involved in Mai Sakurajima's affair? She went straight to the point and asked, "What exactly is this about Sakurajima being forgotten?"

It was utterly unbelievable. The moment I remembered it, it felt like I'd seen a ghost; my worldview instantly shattered... How could such a thing happen? If something like this could happen, then what else could?!