Uneasy daily life

Wait, what happened to my phone? It's in the snow.

I'd rather be seen as a stalker by my sister!

But on the other hand, he could also get his sister's phone...

Mai Sakurajima (Wahana) is facing a torment from her inner demons—should she make a trade?

"It's just a matter of changing a SIM card; there's no need to change your phone at all."

"Baijun, don't confuse the concepts. Mingming, you can just swap the SIM cards."

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) and Yukino Yukinoshita (Yukino) said in unison.

Bai Ying suggested, "You can exchange phones while you're at it, so it'll be easier to do more in-depth role-playing."

I received two disapproving looks.

Sakurajima Mai (Wahana) breathed a sigh of relief, though with mixed feelings of relief and unease.

"It's time for lunch now."

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) glanced at the time and said strangely, "I'm the one with the most things to do today, aren't I? According to the schedule, I need to go back to your house... Yukinoshita, what kind of behavior should I put on?"

How should it be presented?

Yukino Yukinoshita was momentarily speechless, then pondered, "Hmm... let things be as they are. At most, my father and mother will think I'm a little different today, but they won't think much of it. Besides, I'll go back with you, so we can just play it by ear."

"A respectable actor, does that mean you can't act without a script?" Bai Ying immediately adopted a hater's spirit, pointing and criticizing, "Do you need to know what kind of people you meet today, what kind of words you say, what kind of mood you express, and how others will perceive you in order to portray your life well? If such a life exists, what does it have to do with you? Give up your fantasies and prepare for an impromptu performance, brave plus."

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) chuckled and said, "Improvisation is no problem, the main issue is that Yukino might object."

"If it's a white fungus, I will definitely oppose it to the death," Yukino Yukinoshita said quietly.

Toyohama and Hana (Yono) playfully say, "Yukino-chan's behavior at home is very simple. You just need to perform 'Yes, um, okay, no problem'."

Ok?

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) gave Yukino Yukinoshita (Yukino) a strange look. Is Yukinoshita really this timid at home?

“That’s just my sister’s old stereotype,” Yukino Yukinoshita corrected earnestly. “Anyway, Sakurajima doesn’t need to think too much about it. It’s just a matter of occasional differences in habits. Father and Mother probably won’t mind too much.”

Bai Ying nodded and said, "That's right, just treat it like your own home, no need to act."

"So, is this my home?" Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) asked with a smile. "Shall I cook lunch for you all to show my hospitality?"

"There are no outsiders here, I can handle it."

Yukino Yukinoshita immediately got up and went into the kitchen to prepare lunch.

Ugh... what a mess.

Thankfully, the white fungus didn't turn into a person, otherwise things would have become even more chaotic.

Speaking of which, now that I'm the older sister, how am I supposed to act when I get home? No, why should I act? I should just act as I am. If it weren't for the worry that my parents wouldn't understand or would interfere out of excessive concern, puberty syndrome isn't something I have to hide, is it?

Perhaps... I should give it a try?

Yukino's older sister's voice and smile flashed through her mind—Hi! Little Yukino!

I won't perform.

As I prepared lunch, my hands began to move, and my troubled mind gradually calmed down.

Preparing lunch for five people must take a lot of time, right? Let me help.

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) walked into the kitchen uninvited and started helping to prepare the dishes.

Yukino Yukinoshita couldn't help but glance at the other person.

"What does it feel like to see yourself?" Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) noticed the scrutiny and laughed. "Doesn't it feel like, 'Huh? So this is what I look like?' It's completely different from looking in a mirror or taking a picture."

"Kind of."

Yukino Yukinoshita said subtly, "There's also a kind of... strange feeling, like... that's how my older sister sees me."

Due to the height difference, one needs to look down slightly to meet 'one's' gaze.

My sister's eyesight seems a little worse than mine? She always seems a little different when she looks in the mirror than I do.

"How others see you, Hater-kun probably really likes this kind of creative topic. Judging from his enthusiastic look, he's probably gathering material." Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) was washing vegetables when she suddenly asked, "If it's difficult, why don't you cancel today's schedule? Going back to your parents' home should be very meaningful to you."

"Need not."

Yukino Yukinoshita shook her head and said calmly, "What Haku-kun said makes a lot of sense. If we want to resolve puberty syndrome, we have to experience each other's lives. Simple, one-sided, and knowing what but not why envy can only be resolved and its root cause can be found through personal experience. Besides, I will also go home as an older sister, so Sakurajima doesn't need to worry."

“Hmm…” Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) corrected, “I shouldn’t be that envious of you having a good father.”

Yukinoshita Harano (Yukino) doesn't believe it.

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai)'s logical deduction: "If you don't believe me, then you're really envious of your older sister, aren't you?"

"……do not know."

Yukinoshita Yono (Yukino) sighed slightly.

What kind of people are your mother and father? What taboos do they have?

"Pay attention to the terms of address. Father and Mother. Because of Mother's upbringing, my sister and I don't use 'Dad' and 'Mom'. As for what kind of people they are... my opinion might be a bit one-sided, so just take it as a reference—Mother is quite serious and strong-willed, and speaks with a lot of authority, but she might not be good at socializing, I mean in a relaxed way... You'd better interpret her words as well-intentioned, not a scolding or admonishment. As for Father... lately I feel like Father has become increasingly erratic, not like a grown-up, as if he's been infected with white fungus..."

……

……

"Ah sneeze——!"

In the office, Yukinoshita's father, who was slacking off playing games, suddenly sneezed loudly.

He frowned. Could it be that a villain is cursing me from afar?

Hmph! I'll remember this grudge!

Yukinoshita's father focused his attention and was successfully solo-killed in lane. He then started laning with his teammates and was successfully solo-killed.

I'm getting old, my reflexes aren't what they used to be, so I guess I should stick to slow-paced simulation games...

The cell phone suddenly rang.

When Yukinoshita's father saw the caller ID, his expression changed. He answered the phone and said rudely, "You scoundrel, what's bothering you? Tell me quickly so I can have a good laugh."

Brother, I'm coming to your house as a guest today.

Visiting? Visiting...visiting!

First, the little goddess needs to go home.

Secondly, the treacherous should be a guest.

Summary: An unwelcome guest has arrived!

A flash of lightning struck my brain; that sneeze just now was definitely not a good thing!

In a daze, memories of my past as a son-in-law were awakened... My knife! Where is my knife?!

No! Now it's time to repel the traitors!

Yukinoshita's father said coldly, "I'm sorry, my family doesn't have uninvited guests."

[Brother, I am a meritorious contributor, how can I be considered a guest?]

What merits have you made?

[I convinced 9528 to go home with the brave woman; isn't that a huge achievement?]

"You did a great job. Next time I'll treat you to... a buffet, all you can eat."

[Could it be that my brother doesn't have enough rice at home?]

"The economy is sluggish lately, and there's only enough rice in our rice bin for four people."

"Oh, then I'll buy a bag of rice and carry it over."

You even brought your own food, huh?!

Yukinoshita's father tore off his mask of pretense, revealing a cold, burning face beneath the darkness. He immediately roared, "Don't even think about it! No way! I only just stepped into this world after graduating, and you, you traitor, want to improve the competition record now? Dream on!"

【real? 】

"Even if Amaterasu herself came today, it wouldn't do you any good! You treacherous villain, don't even think about setting foot in my house!"

[I never expected that my brother would look at me like this, despite my unwavering loyalty.]

"I've heard you're incredibly loyal?" Yukinoshita's father chuckled. "I don't believe it. Let the forensic pathologist do an autopsy another day."

But brother, this is Auntie's decision.

"Auntie?" Yukinoshita's father, wielding considerable power, was speechless. "Don't even mention 'Auntie,' even 'Amen' won't help... Which auntie are you talking about?"

[Sister-in-law.]

This is much more useful than Amen.jpg

"Don't call her sister-in-law. We're just joking around like brothers. It would be embarrassing if she heard us."

Brother, I know you, don't worry.

After hanging up the phone, Yukinoshita's father stood up abruptly and immediately walked out of the office.

"President, here are some documents... Where are you going?"

"Put the documents on my desk. I'm going to recruit soldiers and horses to fight the invaders!"

The father spoke through gritted teeth.

Are you here as a guest?

I'll make sure you never return... Bah! I'll make you turn back halfway!

Chapter Sixteen: Turbulent Home Life

In the afternoon, as the sun began to set and the temperature had not yet dropped, the air conditioning in the pet shop steadily delivered cool air, allowing each pet to enjoy the coolness.

The shop assistants were busy checking the pets' health and condition, taking good care of each one. I couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.

Enjoying human inventions and being served by humans for free, while others have to pay to buy the right to be served.

It's really enviable.

The wind chimes on the door jingled as the glass door was pushed open. A middle-aged man in a suit and leather shoes walked in, looking around with a calm and powerful gaze. No words were needed; he was a tycoon… cough cough, exuding the aura of a social elite.

The shop assistant put down what he was doing and went to greet the pet, despite its disgruntled barking.

"I want to buy a feline."

Yukinoshita's father voiced his reasonable demands.

"Sir, are you looking to buy a cat? Please come this way..."

The shop assistant led the customer to the pet cat section and introduced, "We have many breeds of cats here. Would you like to take a look and pick one you like, or should I introduce some to you?"

"What do you think."

Yukinoshita's father looked around at the various pet cats and couldn't make up his mind. It was true that in a professional field, you still have to rely on professionals.

"This is an artificially bred breed, the Jinji cat—small and cute, with long, soft fur, and a quiet and inactive personality, making it an excellent choice for people who don't like pets that are too active and noisy."

The shop assistant pointed to a small, golden kitten. The kitten was lying in its bed, its paws tucked in, and its bright eyes looked up at it with some curiosity.

Hmm, she looks a bit like a cute little goddess... too bad she's blonde.

Wait! Now is not the time to think about these things! Dealing with a treacherous villain coming to our door is the most urgent matter!

Yukinoshita's father shook his head and commented, "Delicate and weak, preferring quiet and not moving much, it is ultimately artificially bred. A dignified feline, yet it has not a trace of fierceness."

"You like active pets?" The salesperson pointed to the next target, an orange-yellow cat climbing around on the shelf, peeking out and looking around. "Norwegian Forest Cats, whose ancestors lived in harsh environments, have stronger physiques and thicker fur. They are active, brave, and adventurous... Sir, if your home isn't big enough, I suggest you get it a cat tree or similar toys, otherwise it's prone to running around."

"My house is quite big."

The Yukinoshita family's old house is a detached house that has been renovated several times. It is not a large building with its own pond or courtyard, but it does have a garden. Moreover, due to the great goddess's personal interests, she later bought the land next to it and built a dojo... Hmm, the dojo floor is quite soft.

Yukinoshita's father pulled back from his sighing memories, and after examining the target, he was still dissatisfied: "Too small, too big eyes, too warm fur color, its combat power is only 5."

"We do not sell Super Saiyan Cat here."

The salesperson chimed in, pointing to another, larger black and white cat, and continued, "Then you could choose a Ragdoll. Its size and weight are among the best of pet cats, and its temperament is closer to a dog than traditional cats. It's very patient and won't resist being handled or played with. It's perfect for families with young children..."

Yukinoshita's father observed the ragdoll cat for a moment, then pouted and said provocatively, "Mwah~"