Uneasy daily life

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Yukinoshita's mother suddenly spoke up: "What happened?"

Yukinoshita's father: "Just some small things."

For example, the current situation where a young goddess is simultaneously infatuated with a rebel.

Yukino Yukinoshita: "Just some small things."

With a completely different appearance and Bai Jun's uninvited arrival.

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai): "Just some small things."

Playing the role of Yukinoshita at Yukinoshita's house is quite challenging.

"Auntie, you know me. I love fun things the most."

Bai Ying coughed slightly: "We're playing a sisterly role-playing game. Simply put, Yang Nai and Yukino take turns acting and see who can act more convincingly. Auntie thinks who acted better?"

“I see, no wonder.” Yukino’s mother said knowingly, “I didn’t expect Yukino to be so good at it, it’s quite interesting—Yino’s acting is very convincing, but Yukino’s is quite different.”

Yukinoshita Yono (Yukino): "..."

Yukinoshita Yukino (Mai): "..."

No matter who it is, listening to it gives you a subtle feeling of holding your breath.

Chapter Nineteen: Mutual Harm

"If I have time during the sports festival, I'll come and visit the school."

Yukino's father openly expressed his support.

Yukino Yukinoshita wasn't very interested, but she subtly inquired, "I might go too. What about Mother?"

"It depends on the specific time."

Yukinoshita's mother didn't say anything definitive.

So, Mom might also go to the school to watch the sports festival? Then I'll have to work hard to get elected as the executive committee chairperson...

Yukino Yukinoshita was momentarily agitated, then completely calmed down—what did this have to do with her? Troublesome puberty syndrome!

"Then I..." Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) understood and was about to express her opinion.

"The Soubu High School Sports Festival is not open to the public."

Bai Ying poured cold water on the harmonious family atmosphere: "The cultural festival is open to the public, and parents can come to the school to visit, but there is no such rule for the sports festival."

Under the snow, her father said solemnly, "It is permissible."

Bai Ying scoffed, "Uncle, are you perhaps thinking of applying for a temporary job as a school cleaner? The kind where you have to pay yourself to do it."

Yukinoshita's father: "..."

"Don't be ridiculous." Yukino's mother concluded. "Since there are no relevant regulations, let's just forget about it. I believe Yukino can do it well."

Yukinoshita Yono (Yukino): "..."

A little disappointed.

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai): "Hmm."

Bai Ying put down her chopsticks for a moment and said cheerfully, "Auntie, the hero wants to show off in front of you!"

Yukino's mother asked in confusion, "Stealing the spotlight?"

"Auntie will surely understand, right?" Bai Ying coaxed gently. "For example, when you were in school with Uncle, he would do things in front of you that he thought were cool, but which seemed a bit inexplicable to you. There must have been times like that, right?"

"let me see……"

Under the snow, the mother pondered, recalling carefully.

Damn it! You scoundrel!

Yukinoshita's father's eyes widened, and he was about to interrupt.

Bai Ying preemptively said, "Yukino and Haruno must be very curious too."

You scoundrel! Change your address back to what you used to say!

The father's forehead bulged slightly under the snow, and he didn't respond for a moment.

“I’m a little curious,” Yukino Yukinoshita nodded.

In order not to reveal the fact that they had swapped bodies, Shiro called her by her name. Yukino wasn't calling her, but Sakurajima Mai... Even though it was something as intimate as calling each other by name, after Shiro fermented it, it took on a strange and subtle flavor.

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) echoed, "I am indeed curious."

“Back in high school, one day he came to school with his skateboard for some reason. On a landslide, he inexplicably said he wanted to perform on the skateboard…” Yukino’s mother recalled. “I don’t remember the specifics, but he flew out with the skateboard. In the end, I took him to the infirmary for medicine.”

The two daughters cast seemingly casual glances at their elderly father, as if they were watching a spectacle unfold.

Yukinoshita's father coughed seriously: "Youthful folly, let bygones be bygones..."

"From what I can tell, it's probably because skateboarding suddenly became popular at school. I used to play with yo-yos and spinning tops with my friends. Interesting toys easily become popular at school, especially among boys. But Auntie, who's focused on her studies, probably didn't notice," Bai Ying reasoned. "Uncle probably thought skateboarding was really cool, and after practicing hard, he was ready to show off in front of Auntie. Unfortunately, he died halfway through his show. Auntie, did Uncle suddenly start reciting poetry or saying anything strange in front of you...?"

"Hehehe..." Yukinoshita's father interrupted with a forced smile, "Young man, you know so much, you must have had similar experiences, right?"

Bai Ying proudly said, "I once organized a spinning top competition for elementary school students, so it's true that I have a similar experience to that of the uncle."

Who are you calling a primary school student?! I was a high school student back then!

Playing with spinning tops? Childish!

I only skateboard!

Yukinoshita's father wanted to retort in his heart, but of course he didn't dare to say it aloud, because the great goddess was still there.

Yukino Yukinoshita thought her father could say, "This is something a friend of mine went through..." Pfft.

“Auntie, this is just showing off.” Bai Ying suddenly brought the argument back to the point. “The hero just wants to show off in front of you, run for executive committee chairperson, organize the sports festival, and then win a few first places on the field. You praise her a couple of times, saying things like ‘My daughter has the potential to achieve great things’ or ‘Yukino’s life is second to none’—the script is already written in her mind, just waiting to be performed on stage, don’t you think, Haruno?”

Yukinoshita Harano (Yukino): #!

"Ah... that's probably what Yukino thinks."

It's okay, I'm the older sister now.

Yukino Yukinoshita feigned composure and said, "In the past, Mother would only praise my older sister, and I naturally wanted to receive the same treatment. However, I felt powerless because Mother was too domineering. I always felt that no matter what I did, I could not gain Mother's approval. But now the situation is different. I want to do some things to gain Mother's approval. Don't you think so, Yukino?"

"Cough cough."

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) coughed slightly awkwardly, then said calmly, "It's only natural to want to give parents some surprises and comfort. Whether it's running for executive committee chair or winning first place in a competition, it's a pity that the sports festival is not open to the public, so I can't show my glory to my father and mother. It's a shame to say to my achievements, 'It's just so-so, not good enough.'—Don't you think so, Father?"

What are you talking about?! Sakurajima's acting seems incredibly shameless!

Yukino Yukinoshita was in a state of disarray, and there was reason to suspect that the other party was doing it on purpose.

"Yes, yes, it's a bit of a shame..."

Yukinoshita's father suggested, "I will definitely come to visit the school during the school festival!"

"I'll make time for it then, barring any unforeseen circumstances."

Yukino's mother pondered for a moment and said, "As for me praising you... I can't think of what to say to be considered praising you. Besides, I have some hesitation and worries. If I use my approval and praise as the standard, Yukino will still do the same thing as before, no matter what she wants to do. The higher my standards and demands are for you, there will be a time when you get tired of my attitude and interference and feel pain about it. Wouldn't that be repeating the same mistakes?"

The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat serious.

“Auntie, there’s no need to worry.” Bai Ying said confidently. “In my opinion, the hero hasn’t developed an immunity to praise, especially praise and recognition from you. There’s no need to overcomplicate things. Auntie thinks the hero should be encouraged if she deserves it, and praised if she does well. Straightforwardness overcomes tsundere. She just needs love in her heart—don’t you think so, Yukino?”

"Yes, it is."

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) responded with a smile.

Yukinoshita Harano (Yukino): #!

You two are really—

"Since that's what Yukino thinks, then she should do it seriously and not get discouraged when she encounters setbacks..."

Yukinoshita's mother said a few words, then realized it sounded a bit like a lecture, so after a slight pause, she said succinctly, "Good luck."

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) smiled and said, "Okay."

Yukinoshita Yono (Yukino): "..."

"Strange? Why do I smell a sour odor?" Bai Ying frowned, puzzled. "Uncle, do you have any clues?"

Yukinoshita's father, puzzled, casually remarked, "Of course there's vinegar in this sour fish dish..."

It's truly heartwarming to have a family dinner where everyone is harmonious and can chat.

It's just that he's a scoundrel and a bit of an eyesore.

After dinner, Yukinoshita's father extended a warm invitation.

"Young man, how about we take a walk over to the dojo to digest our food? There are plenty of interesting things there, including real swords, spears, and katanas..."

There's also the ancestral sword he inherited from his father-in-law, a sword passed down to his son-in-law.

My words will surely make that scoundrel commit seppuku!

Behind the father's smiling face in Yukinoshita lies a scene of clashing swords.

Men can't resist the allure of weapons.

A single wooden stick can wipe out a field of rapeseed flowers, let alone a real weapon with a metallic feel that can be drawn and sheathed.

"I've seen all the shows I wanted to see and eaten all the rice I wanted to eat. As an outsider, I won't bother you any further. Farewell, no need to see me off."

Bai Ying bowed respectfully. Just as Xue Shizhi's father was about to insist that Bai Ying stay, he saw her run away in a flash, closing the door behind her.

Damn it! Get your facts straight regarding you and Yukino Yukino! You scoundrel!

Next time you visit, I'll follow my father-in-law's example and throw the sword at your feet!

……

At night, the two sisters slept in the same bedroom.

How does it feel to have both parents?

Yukino Yukinoshita slightly modified her attack power, lowering it a bit: "Has Sakurajima had enough of the feeling of having a father?"

"Hmm?" Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) straightened her pajamas and couldn't help but laugh. "Yukinoshita, are you eager to switch back to your original body as soon as possible?"

Yukino Yukinoshita said softly, "Rather than envying what my sister has, I'm more worried that as time goes on, I'll lose even more things myself."

For example, integrity, public reputation, reliability...

"Yukinoshita never cares about other people's opinions." Yukinoshita Yukino (Mai) lay on the bed, using the character design as a shield, "It shouldn't matter how well I act, besides, I acted quite well, didn't I?"

Yukino Yukinoshita subconsciously smoothed her hair, only to realize that she had short hair and it was not easy to smooth: "If you don't add oil and vinegar."

"I'm used to it. The acting style that the hater taught me is to try to add scenes, steal the spotlight, and create my own lines," Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) asked. "My next script should be about running for executive committee chairperson, right?"

"Don't cause any unnecessary trouble at a time like this..."

"If you miss the opportunity, and the puberty syndrome is resolved, you'll miss the chance if you switch back?"

That is force majeure.

"Your mom already said 'keep it up'."

"what ever."

Yukino Yukinoshita responded with a soft hum and sat on the bed to go to sleep.

"Hey, hey." Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) raised her elbow and nudged the other girl, "How does it feel to be your older sister?"

"not so good."

Yukino Yukinoshita said, "No matter how the appearance changes, the person is still the same."

I need to learn my older sister's tone and expressions...

It might scare my father into calling 120.

It feels awkward, I won't act.