Uneasy daily life

It's clearly because you type too fast! I've barely finished reading the previous sentence when the next one pops up with a ping, giving me no time to even think...

Hayato Hayama gritted his teeth, stamped his foot, and quickly and concisely sent a message.

[Hayama Hayato: Chiba National University. 】

……

Oh no! What am I doing?!

At the corner of the stairwell, Miura Yumiko held her phone in one hand and leaned against the wall with the other. Unconsciously, she bumped her forehead against the wall, her eyes trembling as she looked at the message on the screen. Then, as if she couldn't bear to look at it, she looked away, bumped her forehead against the wall again, and looked at the message on the screen once more.

No, it's okay! Hayato hasn't seen it yet, I still have a chance to back out...

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Damn it! Who invented the read receipt feature?!

Ugh... Ahh ...

"Does this scene remind you of something you've seen before, my subordinates?"

"Wait a minute, President! You've disturbed us..."

Who is there?!

Yumiko Miura suddenly turned around, and with a glance, she saw a white figure standing on the stairs and Hachiman Hikigaya.

Oops! Wait, they can't see their own phones...

The white-clad figure crossed his arms and looked down at her, saying, "It seems my sense of shame is still sharp. I knew the Queen would pull some tricks—you used the forbidden technique, Online Confession, didn't you?!"

"?!"

Miura Yumiko's face alternated between pale, red, and black, and her gaze as she stared at the white figure and Hikigaya Hachiman was unpredictable.

Hachiman Hikigaya sensed the murderous intent. Was it too late to immediately swear an oath and tell the other party which university Hayama would apply to?

"Foolish child." Bai Ying shifted his posture, putting his hands behind his back, and stepped down the stairs, a mysterious smile on his face. "Aren't you going to say 'Please save me, sir'?"

"?" Hachiman Hikigaya glanced at the white figure, suspecting that what followed was a Detective Conan special episode—the murder case at the corner of the General Affairs Building!

"Please, sir, save me!"

We can settle the score later; the real problem is that Hayato has read our message several minutes ago and hasn't replied!

Yumiko Miura quickly turned to the side to show her phone screen and asked for advice, "I sent this message, and Hayato has read it but hasn't replied yet... What should I do?"

"In my opinion, the prince must be flustered and at a loss, and is currently pondering deeply, trying to give a perfect answer." The white-robed figure cupped his hands and said, "Even wild beasts roar and howl to show their power when competing for territory. When people confront each other, they should also show their strength on the surface. My lord might as well go a step further and express his inner desires to force the prince to respond."

Miura Yumiko hesitated, suspicious, and full of doubt: "At a time like this, you wouldn't be playing a trick on me, would you?!"

“My lord,” Bai Ying said in a deep voice, “your question has already revealed your thoughts. Now it’s just a matter of adding a more direct expression, which is harmless.”

Yumiko Miura gritted her teeth, her fingers trembling as she pressed the screen.

Hayato Hayama replied to the message quickly.

"..." Miura Yumiko glanced at it a few times, her mind still racing. "Um, how should I put it? Hayato's words seem to make sense, it's just..."

"My lord, the enemy's reasoning is not your reasoning." Bai Ying shook his head and sighed, pacing back and forth as he advised, "My lord, calm down and think about this—don't you have your own reasoning? In these three years, your actions have been like water nourishing interpersonal relationships without striving for anything; your emotions have burned like fire, never extinguished. The college entrance examination and university are indeed crucial moments in life, but for you, isn't the prince the most important thing?"

"Shouldn't the prince give you a definite answer? Are you going to back down at this crucial moment? People say that keeping your distance makes a relationship last longer, but what's the point of a lasting relationship if there's no relationship to begin with? After graduation, we'll go our separate ways. Time will push you into the sea of ​​people. When you want to look back, that person's image will become farther and farther away, gradually blurring. When it becomes so blurry that you can hardly see it anymore, you'll find that he becomes clear—as clear as these three years have passed."

"By then, you will finally realize that you have forgotten him, but regret makes your memories so clear, just like back then."

Bai Ying said bitterly, "My lord! Is this how you want the story to end? Is the prince's set of principles comparable to your three years of open and secret love, your efforts in studying and building relationships so that you could be worthy of him?"

As the advisor continued to advise and describe, Miura Yumiko's expression gradually changed. A sense of grievance and resentment began to surface in her heart, causing ripples to spread, and her hand holding the phone trembled slightly.

"My lord!" the white-clad figure exclaimed, "If we succeed today, all will be well; if we fail today, all will be lost! Success or failure rests on the prince, not on you, my lord. In such a situation, how can you not complain?!"

Yes, it's gotten to this point!

Yumiko Miura displayed the ultimate speed and dexterity of a social butterfly, furiously tapping away on her phone. She simply typed out whatever came to mind and sent it out. Her emotions were burning, her fingers were jumping, messages were popping up, and her life was screaming!

Huh? Hayato replied?

Chiba National University? What's that... huh?

"????"

Yumiko Miura stared blankly at the message that popped up on the screen. Her frantic typing on her phone suddenly froze. As if the universe were in the midst of a Big Bang, images of primordial matter, dust, gravity, planetary formation, the birth of life, ancient times, modern times, and Japan flashed through her mind...

What should I name the first child? Wait! This isn't a confession; Hayato just told me which university he's applying to! It doesn't even look like a confession! Since it's Chiba National University, with my grades, it shouldn't be a problem. Speaking of which, maybe it would be better to choose a different major? Maybe we can continue being classmates—ah, should I ask the school about it? Huh?! It really is Chiba National University? That Shirayuki guy wasn't lying to me? Ah! Come to think of it, it was all that guy stirring things up, it was practically—

"Congratulations, lord, congratulations, lord."

Just as Miura Yumiko's mind was beginning to clear from the chaos, the white figure smiled and cupped his hands in celebration: "This battle is a great victory! In the future, we will surely be able to advance unimpeded and ride the wave of victory for thousands of miles!"

"Oh, oh? Wait a minute!" Miura Yumiko shook her head vigorously, glaring at the white figure. "How did you know Hayato was going to apply to Chiba National University?!"

"This..." Bai Ying gestured with her lips, "My subordinates told me."

In an instant, Hachiman Hikigaya, who was just watching the drama unfold and recording other people's embarrassing moments, suddenly found himself in the spotlight.

Wait a minute! Why did I even come along with the president to join this fun?!

Yumiko Miura frowned and asked, "How did you know that?"

"...Hayama told me."

Yumiko Miura's expression changed slightly, and the demon of jealousy surged within her: "What?! First Yui, then Hayato, who the hell is this dead-fish-eyed guy...?"

"Wait!" Hachiman Hikigaya exclaimed quickly, "Hayama told me, and then he asked me to tell you!"

"?"

Yumiko Miura was bewildered and dizzy from the shock of this new information: "Wait! Why didn't you tell me?!"

"Uh..." Hachiman Hikigaya said subtly, "I haven't even told you yet, and you've already confessed your feelings on the chat app... cough cough! I mean, you've already launched a passionate offensive against Hayama!"

"Shut up!"

Clearly, Miura Yumiko's expression wasn't much better, and she might even be considering silencing her.

"It was all the president's doing!" Hachiman Hikigaya immediately shifted the blame. "Think about it carefully, didn't the president know the answer all along, but deliberately made you anxious, and then acted impulsively..."

That's right! A white shadow!

When Miura Yumiko turned her head, she found that the white figure had disappeared, and only the rhythmic hopping and jumping sounds came from downstairs.

Ran away?!

"No! Hayato clearly told you, with your deadpan eyes, to tell me, but you told Hakukage instead! You—"

When Miura Yumiko turned around, Hikigaya Hachiman was nowhere to be seen either.

Clunk—!

Using a mobile phone to do something that's almost like a confession... no, it's even more heartfelt than a confession, pouring out all your true feelings at once!

There's not even a need to do that. Since Hayato asked Dead Fish Eyes to tell him, it means he's not against it, and might even have that idea. But himself...

Ugh! How am I supposed to meet Hayato after this?!

Thump thump thump... I might as well die, I might as well die, I might as well die...

Yumiko Miura continued her relentless struggle against the wall.

……

"Full marks!"

The white figure leaped and landed at the entrance of the teaching building, then raised its hands in self-praise before noticing the crowd decorating for Christmas in the open space.

Oh dear, it seems this year's school Christmas is quite ordinary. It's mostly just ribbons, bells, Christmas trees, and other decorations. It probably only gives the school a slight Christmas feel, without much creativity. This blandness really makes me worry about the new student council's competence…

"After all, the leadership transition and Christmas are so close together that it's hard to think of any particularly novel activities right away, so it's better to just do a regular one."

Hikigaya Komachi stood on a stool and hung bells on a Christmas tree: "Brother Shiro, do you have any particularly exciting ideas?"

"As the saying goes, a new broom sweeps clean, and we need to make sure everyone understands who's in charge," Bai Ying suggested. "How about a special Christmas test?"

"Huh? President Aya said in the meeting that she wanted to completely overturn the negative image of the previous student council, which was all about getting along with the students and causing trouble for them." Komachi Hikigaya teased with a grin, "You should keep Shiro's idea for yourself."

"Singing praises on stage, taking the blame and settling scores after stepping down—the power struggle is truly cruel," Bai Ying sighed. "Little Blackie has become ruthless and has learned how to settle scores after ascending the throne, which is somewhat gratifying."

"Brother Haku always likes to make things sound weird." Komachi Hachiman chuckled twice, then suddenly asked with some curiosity, "Brother Haku, have you and Yukino met each other's parents yet?"

Bai Ying glanced at her: "Oh? You want to help your subordinate, push his progress bar with the Deadly Chef?"

"Hey hey hey..."

Hikigaya Komachi tapped her head and gave a silly, adorable grin, as if she'd gotten away with it.

Meeting the parents...

After all these years away, it's quite interesting to go back and see my rebellious parents.

Bai Ying tapped her palm, took out her phone, and dropped a bombshell in the group chat.

[Baiying: @All members, after the college entrance exam, I plan to go back to my hometown. Who wants to come with me to meet my parents?]

written request for leave

No, this is it. My mind is completely blank. Even zombies would avoid me. My tried-and-true method of staying up all night to write seems to have lost its power. I just can't write anything... Ugh, this is getting worse and worse. It's got my brain stuck, preventing me from adding new characters and starting new chapters...

Ah, time to slack off, time to sleep, I believe tomorrow will be better.jpg

Chapter 105 A Poisonous Scheme

Bai Ying's sudden @all-member message stirred up quite a stir...

There was no movement.

Hmm? How strange!

Bai Ying took a bite of bread and carefully checked that she had indeed tagged everyone and that the content was correct. The time was around lunchtime, so no one should be busy and would definitely have time to check their phones. But why hadn't anyone responded?

Got it! The content must not be explosive enough! Let me unveil the topic's simple facade and reveal its true nature!

[Baiying: @All members, everyone, this is the perfect opportunity to solidify my position! Once I meet my parents and make them the first impression that 'this is our daughter-in-law,' my status as a member of the family will be guaranteed. This will provide stronger interpersonal relationships to maintain my marriage in the future, allowing me to openly criticize other women and secure my position as the number one in the harem. Isn't that wonderful?]

[Feng Bin and Hua: What nonsense are you talking about? I'm not marrying your parents, and besides, I don't plan to marry you. What kind of guarantees or maintenance do I need? I have a job lined up after the college entrance exam, and even if I can't go, I'm not interested.]

[Baiying: You stick figure, you're so unambitious. If you keep going like this, you'll only end up as a minor character with no screen time.]

[Toyohama Kazuka: Go away, go away, climb, climb, climb.]

[Sakurajima Mai: We've seen your family in your past life, but we've rarely heard you mention your family in this life. Won't you tell us?]

[Baiying: For example?]

[Sakurajima Mai: Of course, it's an introduction about her personality and hobbies.]

[Baiying: Then there's nothing more to say. I'm not familiar with them.]

[Sakurajima Mai: ?]

[Yukikinoshita Yukino:? 】

[First female lead: Thumb.jpg]

[Toyohama Kazuka: I know what a bad relationship looks like, but I've never actually seen a family where the members aren't close.]

[Angelina: Uncle has a good personality, but he often bickers with Bai Ying. Aunt is very enthusiastic and loves to chat with others; once she starts talking, she often can't stop.]

[Toyohama Kazuka: How did you know?]

[Toyohama Kazuka: Oh right, after the world timeline was reopened, it seems like you were the only one who went to China for a while.]

[Baiying: Too long to read, what a fool you are! My husband used to like watching girl groups with exposed legs, and my mother was even a believer in Buddha back then.]

[Angelina: Huh?]

A bunch of question marks are lined up.

[Baiying: I haven't been home for six years, of course I'm not familiar with it.]

[Yukino Yukinoshita: Shiro-kun's situation is rather special, but isn't this going a bit too far?]

[Baiying: What kind of high-sounding principle is this person spouting about wanting to move out of their home and live alone, claiming they were in a car accident?]

[Yukino Yukinoshita: I didn't lie!]

[First female lead: That's right, that's right, but when her mother and father thought Yukino-chan had a psychological trauma and was afraid of riding in cars, Yukino-chan deliberately kept quiet for a moment.]

[Sakurajima Mai: It must be Kira Yoshikage's influence? After all, he always had a "I'd rather die than give up" attitude, so it was expected that he would leave his family. But this matter was resolved last year. Didn't the haters make any preparations?]