Uneasy daily life

Oh oh oh oh oh—! ! !

Yukinoshita's father twitched a few times, then unleashed an unprecedented power, propelling the revival match forward by leaps and bounds, progress +1.

“A promise is a promise.” Yukino’s mother dismissed her daughter’s outburst. “You’re in good health, but it’s too early to think about marriage. Let’s wait a few years after you graduate from university.”

"Sigh~" Yukino Yukinoshita teased, "Mother, you and Father got married a few years after graduating from university, right? Do you really have to replicate your life trajectory to soften your attitude? Such a rigid way of thinking will only turn you into an old stubborn person."

"I have no reason to plan your lives anymore."

After reading the premarital medical examination report, Yukinoshita's mother put it down as casually as if she had just finished reading an ordinary newspaper: "You showed me this because you wanted to discuss our original agreement?"

“That’s right, I have some reflections on the agreement we made back then.” Yukino Yukinoshita said with a serious expression, “After graduating from university, this condition is a bit problematic, isn’t it? I’m three years older than Yukino-chan. Yukino-chan and that bastard graduated from university at 22, while I’ve been out of university for three years and am almost 25. The same conditions, different circumstances, this agreement is obviously problematic, so I think I need to discuss the agreement with my mother.”

Yukino Yukinoshita paused slightly before adding, "By the way, not only did I get a premarital checkup, but I also took the opportunity to trick Yukino-chan into getting one with that jerk. Yukino-chan's premarital checkup report is still a long way off; we were just teasing her. And that jerk's premarital checkup report is also perfectly healthy."

Kill! ...

Yukinoshita's father's face contorted with rage, his mind racing as he mentally defeated each of his opponents in the revival round, progress +1.

Yukinoshita's mother glanced at her serious eldest daughter, unable to tell whether the other was joking or genuinely had something in mind. After all, it was difficult for her to tell if the other was trying to deceive her: "Different ages are indeed a matter that needs to be re-evaluated... But the original intention of the agreement was to allow time to determine your thoughts and feelings. Are you really sure?"

“This…” Yukinoshita Haruno couldn’t help but smile. “Mother, aren’t all these things I’ve told you enough to be sure?”

"I disagree!"

Yukinoshita's father emerged from the revival round, delivering a resounding opinion and hastily finding a pretext as a weapon: "Too early! Students should prioritize their studies, and after graduation, they should focus on their careers and dreams!"

"Didn't you have similar feelings when you were dating your father?" Yukino asked. "Wanting to take things further and further, to overcome any obstacles and difficulties—your mother must have felt much more intensely than I have, right? You were pregnant out of wedlock, you know."

Yukinoshita's mother shook her head slightly: "I have indeed seen similar things. They take an inch and then a mile, and once they get an inch, they'll take a mile. To achieve their goals, they'll say anything, even if there's an agreement made beforehand, they'll find a way to overturn it..."

“That’s right! That won’t do!” Yukinoshita’s father immediately echoed the Great Goddess.

Yukinoshita's mother glanced at her husband: "I'm describing you exactly how you were in college. Once you were in a relationship, you wanted to hold hands, then kiss, then touch her body, share a bed, and have sex. Only at those times would you say the most ridiculous things, opening with 'I won't let you down,' and closing with 'I'll definitely try my best.' At those times, I feel like I'd be overjoyed to sign the loan agreement for you, even if it meant taking out a loan at exorbitant interest rates..."

As Yukinoshita spoke, her brows furrowed, and she remarked, "Nothing could be more fitting than a reincarnation of Homo sapiens."

puff!

Yukinoshita's father: "This, that, oh dear! That was all in the past..."

No! I can take them all down with me!

Yukino's father immediately said, "That's right! Haruno, men are such pathetic creatures, especially young men! I've been through that phase too, how could I not understand? That kid must have said some inappropriate things to you, which is why you went to get a premarital checkup? Calm down! This is all his despicable scheme, filled with murky desires..."

Is it possible that my mother is comparing me to someone else? My father's intelligence seems to be declining rapidly.

Yukinoshita thought for a moment, then decisively asked a bombshell question: "So, when did Mother and Father get intimate?"

Yukinoshita's father: "Wait—"

"We made a promise that he'd be back in college, so naturally it'll be after graduation," Yukinoshita's mother said casually. "We made that promise when we started dating, and he behaved himself for two semesters. Then he'd start acting up all the time, and sometimes if I didn't criticize him, he wouldn't calm down. Later, he even bought some..."

Yukinoshita's father: "Anyway! I kept my promise, so Haruno, calm down!"

Yukinoshita continued dropping bombshells: "So who took the initiative after graduation?"

“Me,” Yukino’s mother shook her head. “After graduation, your father actually calmed down, thinking about work and career all day long. He seems to have gotten used to the way we interacted in college, and probably forgot about our promise. I, on the other hand, felt it was time to take our relationship to the next level. Since he wouldn’t take action, I did it myself. It’s really strange, really. In college, he was always up to something, constantly finding reasons to go against our promise, but after graduation, he became quite proper. When I took the initiative, he became hesitant…”

Yukinoshita: "Oh—is this what they call bullying the weak and fearing the strong?"

"Ahem! You can't say that! I was just a bit reckless when I was young, but I matured after graduation and stopped thinking about those things!" Yukinoshita's father coughed awkwardly a few times, trying to emphasize, "That's called a man's responsibility and sense of duty—well, that kid obviously doesn't have that kind of responsibility!"

Yukinoshita blinked and smiled knowingly, "After graduating and entering the workforce, Father immediately felt the material gap between himself and Mother. Mother wanted to work hard with Father to gain Grandpa's approval, but in Father's eyes, it was just that Mother had casually arranged a job for him, which was completely different from those graduates who worked hard to find jobs. Father noticed this gap and started to feel anxious, thinking every day about how to make a name for himself. He might even feel ashamed and lacked the confidence to consider himself Mother's boyfriend, so he couldn't be as 'unruly' as he was in school."

puff--!

Yukinoshita's father's expression was contorted, probably because he was seeing things. That familiar, heart-wrenching feeling... Are you a goddess or some kind of rebel?!

"Is that so?" Yukinoshita's mother said in surprise. "I thought he had matured and was ashamed of his childish impulsiveness in his student days, so he became passive and I had to take the initiative to advance the relationship. No matter what, he is always thinking about random things."

“Mother really doesn’t understand people’s hearts,” Yukino Yukinoshita said earnestly. “Monotonous arguments, agreements, and promises can’t explain people’s hearts.”

Yukinoshita's mother thought for a moment: "So you want to persuade me to break our original agreement?"

"And what was Mother's answer?" Yukinoshita Haruno asked with a smile. "Although she's only three years older, we're at completely different stages of life according to societal norms, so the agreement is naturally unreasonable, isn't it?"

"can."

The mother hesitated for a moment under the snow before giving a brief reply.

Yukinoshita's father was clearly possessed: "No!"

The mother and daughter ignored him.

Yukino's eyes lit up, and she continued, "Then..."

"Therefore, I will not interfere in your relationship and feelings with Hakuei," Yukinoshita's mother suddenly said. "Don't even think about using me as an argument to persuade him."

Yukinoshita Haruno: "Huh?"

Yukinoshita's father: "Huh?"

"When we were talking about the past, it really felt quite similar." Yukinoshita's mother smiled for once. "You were just like your father back then, restless, jumping around, trying every means to push the relationship forward. Shirokage was just like me back then, with a set of plans and ideas for the future... Whatever the final outcome, you will create it. Don't even think about using me as a shield or a weapon to persuade the other party."

Yukinoshita's father protested, "What plans or ideas does that kid have! He's definitely up to no good! Haruno, calm down. If you go along with him, he'll definitely accept it happily..."

Yukino Yukinoshita teased, "If he accepts happily, that would be great. Father, don't be too hasty. I'm just having a premarital checkup to see my health. I'm not planning on giving you a grandson to play with. I haven't had enough fun myself yet."

puff--! !

The father revival tournament under Yukinoshita officially begins today.

We need to motivate everyone's initiative, get office workers to go to work willingly, get students to attend classes willingly, and so on...

What kind of nonsense is this? Is this even possible?

Yukino Yukinoshita walked up to the house where the family lived, feeling a little uneasy about the student council president's plan.

She stood at the door without going in. First, she patted her face to make sure it wasn't too hot. Then she took a deep breath of the fresh air to cool down her burning emotions and purify her shy and agitated heart.

That wretched white fungus, it even makes weird gestures during a kiss... What do you mean a tongue fencing competition is best two out of three?!

Bad people always find a way to get themselves into trouble.

"I am back."

Yukino Yukinoshita composed herself, pushed open the door, and went inside.

My mother is chatting with my sister, while my father is lying there lost in thought, his expression rapidly shifting... What's so strange?

"Yukino, let me see your premarital medical report."

"It's snow," the mother said calmly.

"?!ah?!"

Snow beneath the snow is scattered and disordered by the wind.

……

……

Strange, why is my brother's murderous aura so strong today?

After his morning study session ended, Bai Ying was about to ask Hayama Hayato about the progress of his rebellion when he suddenly turned around and saw his father's smile under a big tree in the snow. He turned his head back, and a suffocating murderous aura once again lingered on the back of his head.

No problem. I got a lot of my brother's embarrassing past from my aunt. Just a few of those things are enough to drive him crazy.

Of course, the aunt didn't understand anything about "dark history." She just naturally remembered what happened with her older brother in the past. It was only through her own efforts to trace the origins, simulate her personality, and deduce that she was able to uncover those dark and obscure parts from the past.

What about the delinquent period in high school, the heat of college, the post-graduation depression? Every period has a few memories that make you want to hug yourself and writhe in agony, wishing you could forget everything on the spot and commit suicide. They're sure to bring you endless surprises!

Bai Ying's lips curled into a sinister smile.

"Bai, we have some questions for you."

Hayato Hayama and several students walked over.

Bai Ying snapped out of her daze and said with displeasure, "This classmate, don't try to get close to me, you should address me by my professional title!"

"President," Hayama Hayato interjected, getting straight to the point, "Many students' phones are out of battery, and I was wondering if there's a way to charge them?"

Bai Ying snorted, "What? You guys need to use your phones to study? That's a middle school level lie. I wouldn't have said that when I was in elementary school. This is a special tutoring program, so everyone should focus! Study hard!"

A senior high school student couldn't help but ask, "Studying for three hours every day?"

"Is there a problem?" Bai Ying asked curiously. "The work schedule is completely in compliance with labor laws."

One person corrected, "The labor law stipulates eight hours!"

“You can’t just say things like that. You clearly study for eight hours every day,” Bai Ying said earnestly. “It’s just that these eight hours are spread out over the course of the day, so it looks like three hours.”

"?"

The other person seemed a little flustered, but quickly got straight to the point: "Since it's a tutoring activity, the study time should be quite long, right?"

Bai Ying: "We're on a study tour to relax, unwind, and calm our nerves. What are you talking about studying for? What's your purpose? Are you some foreign force sent to incite conflict?!"

Senior high school student: "Since it's a school trip, shouldn't we be able to leave the deserted island and go to the city to play?"

Bai Ying: "Student, please take this seriously. We are having special tutoring sessions, so don't think about playing during study time!"

Senior high school student: "So what exactly are we here for?"

Bai Ying: "Special school trip tutoring."

Senior high school student: "?"

Damn it! A common man's rage can cause blood to splatter five steps away...

"Alright, I understand your needs," Bai Ying concluded. "Simply put, you're feeling a bit bored and can't find anything to do—well, that's definitely my fault. Wait a moment, I'll go and rethink the activity arrangements."

The white figure turned and slipped away, leaving the others looking at each other in bewilderment, completely unable to guess what additional activities the white figure planned to add.

During the lunch break, most people are in a state of having nothing to do. This deserted island is not very big, and even if there is any scenery on the island, a day is enough to see it all. After seeing it all, they are left in the awkward situation of not knowing what to do next.

Some students are so bored that they take a test paper, do it themselves, and then grade it themselves.

[Beep beep beep beep beep—Hello, hello, hello! Can you hear me?]

The broadcasting equipment suddenly amplified someone's voice across the island.

[Hello everyone, this is the special midday broadcast from the uninhabited island of Izu. To enrich students' inner world, broaden their horizons, enhance their initiative, and reduce psychological stress, we have added a midday broadcast segment to this event.]

He recited it in a serious, broadcasting tone.

[At a high school in Tokyo, a female student, presumably due to poor academic performance, jumped to her death from the school building...]

A high school student, arguing with a teacher over academic issues, jumped out of an office window and committed suicide.

A high school senior, unable to cope with the pressure of college entrance exams, committed suicide by cutting his wrists in his room...

Everyone: "..."

Bai Ying casually recounted the news she had just compiled while expressing her feelings.

[This station is broadcasting this report in order to prevent such heinous incidents, build a mental health defense line for teenagers, and reduce the burden and pressure on students. We believe you will all feel deeply moved and refreshed.]

Chapter Forty-Eight Anxiety

[According to information sources for which I am not responsible, the suicide rate among high school students has been rising year by year in recent years. The numerous cases are heartbreaking. One after another, young lives are lost in this world, withering away before they can even bloom. It is truly saddening...]

[Coincidentally, a student named Hayato Hayama, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed that he had too much free time and that studying was too easy, and hoped that more diverse recreational activities could be provided.]

Therefore, for everyone's mental and physical well-being, I, the president, am holding a midday radio broadcast – a discussion session! Today's topic is high school student suicide. First, let me introduce our special guests: star high school student Mai Sakurajima, upright high school student and vice president Yukino Yukinoshita, and perhaps high school student Angelina Anshinin.

[Next, we would like to invite our guest speaker to speak.]

Angelina: [Huh? What should I say?]

Bai Ying: [What are your thoughts on the high school student suicide?]

Angelina: [Uh, uh... sympathy?]

Bai Ying: [Although I don't know what happened, it was such a pitiful death, Namo Namo—Angelina said.]

Angelina: [What did I mean?!]

Bai Ying: [Keep your voice down, it's an announcement.]

Angelina: [Gulp!]

Bai Ying: [What does Ms. Sakurajima Mai think?]

Mai Sakurajima: [In life and work, we always encounter various difficulties, some of which we can't even find solutions to. This can lead to feelings of depression, restlessness, and anxiety. Sometimes, in a moment of impulsiveness, we make irreversible choices, with suicide undoubtedly being the most serious. Although these are all old, well-worn truths, I think everyone should learn to think about happy things and not sink deeper into the quagmire of gloom and sadness. The more you think about sad things, the sadder they become.]