Uneasy daily life

"Ah... um, come play again next time~"

Kaede Azusagawa clung to the doorway, barely peeking out from the hood of her panda pajamas, and loudly bid farewell.

"Hehe, we'll probably come again tomorrow and bring you new board games!"

Yui Yuigahama waved, looking to be in a good mood.

"Ah... I think it's better to skip this kind of oppressive game." Hachiman Hikigaya sighed melancholically, carrying several bags. "Although I'm not into cliché games about unity, friendship, and saving the world, this time, please let me play with everyone."

"I think this game is pretty good."

Angelina was quite excited: "It's a pity Bai Ying didn't participate, otherwise..."

"Otherwise, you'll manipulate the dice, collect all the rent, and leave the game as the most unlucky guy," the white figure suddenly blurted out.

"Huh?" Yui Yuigahama was taken aback. "Manipulating the dice?"

Angelina: "..."

Hachiman Hikigaya curled his lip: "Anshinin's superpower is just an invisible hand, isn't it? Didn't you realize the dice were being manipulated the whole game?"

Yui Yuigahama exclaimed in a trembling voice, "An, you actually cheated!"

"Ah...this is skill..." Angelina stammered, "Well, I just had a sudden idea, and I use it occasionally..."

"The point of a game is for everyone to have fun together. Winning or losing doesn't matter. The important thing is to have fun!" Yui Yuigahama raised her fist. "Does playing a game make you so unhappy that you have to cheat?"

"Guh... I'm sorry..."

Angelina obediently apologized, while glaring at the white figure with a mixture of grief and indignation.

"Don't look at me," Bai Ying shrugged. "I was just saying it offhand."

Ugh! That annoying officer!

The group boarded the train back to Chiba. Yui Yuigahama was already excitedly chatting with Angelina about what to do at the party tomorrow, while Hachiman Hikigaya leaned lazily against the window and yawned. Shirokage was unusually deep in thought about something.

Yukino was unusually quiet under the snow, her mind in turmoil, occasionally stealing glances at the white figure.

I cannot express your false sorrow, nor can I erase the real wounds in your heart...

Bai Jun's creative philosophy, Bai Jun's cynicism, Bai Jun's sincerity and gentleness... Yes, we can use stories, we can use possibilities, we can try to solve existing problems, but how do we solve an unsolvable problem?

Azusagawa's dilemma lies in the fact that he has a younger sister who needs his care, and Makinohara Shoko, who may pass away at any time, needs his heart.

Why did he entrust the task of healing his sister? Was it so that he could face his misfortune with peace of mind after healing her?

Or perhaps he too was hesitant and unsure of his own thoughts? Indeed, in this situation, who could possibly understand their own thoughts?

This is a matter of life and death, a crucial choice.

As for Ms. Xiangzi, although we've never met, judging from her behavior, she probably intends to 'return' her heart to Azusagawa—she neither tells Azusagawa her identity, nor when 'she' will fall ill, nor when he will face the tragedy of death.

When puberty syndrome connects the present and the future, Ms. Shoko is probably ready to change Sakuta Azusagawa's fate.

The price would inevitably be her own disappearance, or rather, her death.

A heart binds two people together, yet only one is destined to survive.

It's true... Although comparing love to life always seems absurd and unreasonable, when something like this really happens, no words or decisions can adequately describe the entanglement.

Can I really like Bai Jun this much? Does Bai Jun like me that much?

I don't know, I can't explain it at all.

Yukino Yukinoshita let out a heavy sigh.

The tram had arrived at the station, and the group waved goodbye to each other after getting off.

Bai Ying and Yukino Yukinoshita walked home and arrived at their apartment in unusual quiet. They took the elevator to their floor and Bai Ying turned to open the door. Yukino Yukinoshita looked at him, and suddenly something flashed through her mind—in the future, Bai Ying would disappear.

"Bai Jun, come here for a moment, I have something I'd like to talk to you about."

With her back to the white figure, Yukino Yukinoshita opened the door and went inside.

"Oh? Sure, I'm a professional at keeping you company while you chat."

Bai Ying wasn't surprised at all. After being stuffed with so many things today, it would be strange if the hero didn't try to chat with her.

It's nothing more than talking about puberty syndrome, or comforting myself. Maybe I'm touched by the story of Azusagawa and Makinohara, and I want to hold on to myself and act cute, to confirm that the person I like is still here, and to ease the sadness and helplessness that have nowhere to go...

As for the first one, there's not much to say, because superpowered people just have some skills that ordinary people don't have, and in some aspects they are even inferior to ordinary people. Among the people I know, I have absolutely no ideas on how to break the deadlock. I can only comfort her or make all-powerful promises to help her get out of her troubled and entangled emotions.

If we're going to talk about the second point, let's just say it's a bit of a reflection. We need to avoid the brave person getting lost in sadness. Actually, they're surprisingly open-minded. Birth, aging, sickness, and death are all stories with mixed feelings, and there are always knots in their heart that they can't untie.

Thirdly, we need to avoid the hero being too proactive. She seems very calm, but she is actually a very emotional person. If she gets into the scenario of "my life and death separation with Bai Jun" and has a momentary impulse to say "it doesn't matter, slap me", it is a perfectly normal thing.

Hehehe, if I call Auntie in advance, how should the hero deal with it?

A white figure stepped into Yukino Yukinoshita's house. Suddenly, he heard a click of a lock behind him. He turned around and looked at it strangely, saying, "You locked it with a key? What are you trying to do?"

"To prevent you from running away."

Yukino put the key in her pocket, turned around calmly, and her eyes were full of resolve.

I don't quite understand it, but I can say it has a sense of determination.

Bai Ying was fearless. He casually lay down on the sofa, gathered his strength, and said, "Come on! Come at me head-on!"

Yukino Yukinoshita glanced at him, then stepped out of the living room, seemingly heading towards the bedroom.

"?"

Bai Ying was a bit confused. She sat up in bewilderment and called out, "Hey—Hero? Are you there? Are you playing an idle game or a prison game? Legal tip: Violating personal freedom is illegal."

Could it be a bait-and-switch tactic, luring me into the bedroom for a surprise attack?

As the white figure scratched his head in thought, Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly returned, seemingly unchanged.

She stared at the white figure and sat down on the sofa next to her.

Bai Ying looked at her, and one could vaguely discern many emotions... a faint worry, a firm resolve, suppressed shyness, and a bubbling, turbulent feeling...

Could it be that he really intends to do something outrageous? I don't think that's very likely. The white figure tentatively asked, "Hero, what position do you want?"

"Speaking of which, we made a promise to each other, didn't we?" Yukino Yukinoshita didn't reply at all, and continued talking to herself, "Since it's a promise I've agreed to, it needs to be fulfilled. Always procrastinating and hesitating inevitably makes me feel like I'm breaking my promise..."

Bai Ying laughed: "Hahaha, if the brave warrior is willing to offer a kiss, I can generously forgive him."

"No need." Yukino Yukinoshita pursed her lips and narrowed her eyes. "Just keep your promise! I... I'll do something lewd for you!"

Is she serious?!

But it doesn't matter. As long as I take the initiative, even the brave will have to back down!

"Alright! Let's get started today!"

The white figure reached out and grabbed both ends of the pants, pulling down the black casual trousers in one swift motion. Then, looking up at Yukino Yukinoshita—"Hero, I'm looking at you..."

Yukino Yukinoshita tensed her toes and said coldly, "There's... there's one more."

"hiss--?!"

Bai Ying leaned back, gasping. His expression changed, and he pulled up his pants, beginning to speak in a deep, reasoning tone: "Brave warrior, think about it carefully. Have you been influenced by what happened to Azusagawa and Makinohara, suddenly feeling an extraordinary sense of urgency, as if your life is counting down, and you can't wait to get many things done? I understand, I understand. Just like those people who give 'gratitude' speeches, a bunch of nonsensical logic and sentimental words can make the audience unconsciously immerse themselves, as if it's really true..."

Are you giving a speech to me?

Yukino Yukinoshita asked a precise question, and before Hakuei could answer, she suddenly began to speak to herself: "I was indeed affected, but it only made my existing ideas more firm... Azusagawa and Makinohara, even if their ideas are different, their feelings are the same. Because of this, even life can be given up... Although it is unfortunate, I can't help but envy them."

"Bai Jun, are we on the same page?"

"Bai Jun, do you like me?"

"Understanding takes time and feeling; as for whether I like it or not, of course I do!"

Right now, let's smoothly steer the conversation from fighting...

"So, the person you like is here—" Yukino Yukinoshita raised her hand to her chest, her face finally flushing red, and her words became hurried and disordered, her fingers tightly gripping a button in embarrassment, "The person you like wants to do...something intimate with you! Why are you refusing?"

Holy crap! Is the hero really going into heat today?!

"Because this doesn't follow the proper procedure!" The white figure roared, using the opponent's own words against them. "Brave one! Is this the right thing to do? We haven't even kissed yet, and you're already doing this? Don't you think it's incredibly frivolous and vulgar..."

Whose fault do you think it is?

Aren't you always so eloquent and charming? Don't you love teasing me with these kinds of topics? Why are you suddenly all flustered...?

Yukino Yukinoshita caught a fleeting thought and suddenly raised her voice: "It's not what you think, it's what I think! I think this is something that should be done, something that can be done, and of course I'm willing to do it! Is Haku trying to make a decision for me? That's not right!"

I don't feel much of an impulse... Are you serious?!

Ouch! We must quickly try to sway the hero, otherwise, given her personality, once she's made up her mind, she'll never let go!

Bai Ying slammed her hand on the table and pulled out her golden token: "Brave one! Have you considered our future? Auntie specifically advised Yan Jin not to engage in sexual activity before graduating from university! As an imperial envoy, how can I break the law? If you retract your arrogant words now, I might let bygones be bygones; otherwise, don't blame me for making one phone call..."

Bai Jun really panicked, and even started playing whatever cards he had.

That feeling seemed to flow into my heart, and I could truly feel it...

But Mother... calm down. You know Mother's personality. Any hesitation stems from your previous one-sided impression of her...

"beat."

Yukino Yukinoshita pulled out her phone and placed it on the coffee table. A hint of hesitation flashed across her face before she snapped it off in one swift motion: "Obviously, Mother is concerned about whether I'll harm myself. Don't think I don't understand that kind of thing, Shiro-kun... Don't even think about it! But that kind of thing is different from this. It poses no risk or harm to me. It's something I'll eventually experience, something that broadens my horizons and hones my skills... Anyway! I can ask Mother for her opinion. I'll call her now!"

What am I arguing about?! What nonsensical thing am I explaining?!

Yukino Yukinoshita, her rosy cheeks taut, stared at him with bright, forceful eyes.

Damn it! I don't want to lose! I still have one last fight...!

The white-clad figure swiftly pulled down his pants and underwear, his voice booming, "Hero! I advise you to think twice..."

boom!

Yukino Yukinoshita took a bottle of lubricant out of her pocket and placed it heavily on the coffee table.

Bai Ying was so frightened that she immediately pulled up her pants: "You...you actually went to this extent?!"

"You...you think I want this?!" Yukino Yukinoshita was still somewhat dazed, especially after what had happened so quickly, which had really shocked her. She was clearly going all out, lightly biting her lip, the slight pain stimulating her reason. "It's all because Haku-kun insisted on acting like an adult and an elder...I'm dating Haku-kage, not dating a senior on my life's journey! So, please like me properly!"

A clear and powerful voice echoed in the air.

Yukino Yukinoshita couldn't help but breathe softly, her gaze fixed firmly on the white figure.

"I really like it..."

Bai Ying found herself at a loss, and said with rare hesitation, "I told you, didn't I? Although I can sense your feelings, I've never liked anyone before, and these things definitely need to be taken slowly..."

“Realizing you like someone happens in an instant,” Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly said. “In a certain moment, you suddenly realize—I actually like him. Haku-kun’s feelings are just accumulated over time, gradually turning into feelings of kinship without you even realizing it, right? I don’t need a dramatic love story, but if my boyfriend doesn’t like me, can he still be called a lover?”

"You're right, let me think about it carefully... I feel like there might have been some problems in my past life..."

The white figure sighed and said calmly, "Hero, I will definitely give you an answer, so..."

Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly smiled slightly: "So take your pants off."

Bai Ying: "..."

Yukinoshita Yukino: "..."

The white figure scratched its crotch.

Yukino Yukinoshita's eyes twitched, but she still looked at him firmly.

"Ahem..." The white figure coughed. "Hero, calm down..."

"Whether I'm calm or not, you know perfectly well." Yukino Yukinoshita felt her confidence growing stronger. "In short, you should know that I'm not someone who gives up easily, unless... you're planning to hurt me to prove that you really don't have any romantic feelings for me at all."

Bai Ying's cheek twitched.

Nervous, at a loss, and confused.

No, impossible! How could I, a person who has been reincarnated and rebuilt, be forced to such a state by a mere hero!

It's just a little closer contact, isn't it?

Bai Ying, you're someone who's been married and had children; you know all about the little things between men and women. What are you afraid of?!

Bai Ying took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. When she met Yukino Yukinoshita's eyes, which were filled with both shyness and determination, her forehead twitched involuntarily: "Ah...you, you really want to do it?"

"Uh...cough cough..." Yukino Yukinoshita's momentum faltered slightly, and she stammered, "Boyfriend and girlfriend...isn't that normal?"

"I think we're 16, oh no, 17 this year... a bit early?"

"It's okay, it's harmless!"

"Oh, too."