Uneasy daily life

"He would often think of her unintentionally, whether it was the confusion of graduating from university and entering society, the joy of achieving some small successes, the thoughts before falling asleep in the quiet of the night, the frustration of conflicts with family members, the anxiety of constant thinking, or gazing at the sunset in a daze..."

"Aging, time, space, too many imperfections and repairs have made him forget her name and almost forget his story with her. Yet he still likes her, or perhaps he loves her? He's such an unfathomable guy. Even when I question whether it's an obsession, a romanticization of memories, or a yearning for something that doesn't even exist... his answer still seems so simple and plain."

Bai Ying pondered for a moment, then concluded, "He remained silent about her his entire life."

Yukino Yukinoshita thought of the script, and looking back now, she couldn't help but feel a little different. The script was written by Bai Jun, but it was also told by Xiao Yun... She had witnessed Xiao Yun's life, but she didn't know that such a thing had ever happened... Perhaps she could empathize with his terrible family, his suppressed dreams, his rigid marriage, and his life full of sorrow and failure. She could witness every step he took, but she could never touch his heart.

Naturally, he couldn't see it either, but there was a faint but never-extinguished light in his heart.

“Even if you just watch him live his whole life, even if you inherit all his life experiences…” Yukino Yukinoshita pursed her lips, “you still can’t truly understand a person, Haku-kun.”

"Me too, I wish I could crack open his skull to see what he was thinking. Sometimes I even wonder if there is no such thing as reincarnation, and that I just happened to witness someone else's journey before I came into this world."

Bai Ying suddenly laughed and said, "But no matter how silent he was, he still told me this story."

Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly asked, "Why do you think that is, Haku-kun?"

"Hmm... to write my life into a story and tell it to others, so that my love is not yet exhausted."

Bai Ying became smug: "He can't tell a story at all. If he follows the original version, he'll definitely be criticized to death. I'll have to show you how to write a wonderful story."

“Yes…” Yukino Yukinoshita smiled gently, glancing at the proud young man sitting next to her in the movie theater. “Now, many people know his story.”

Bai Ying looked back: "Now it's time for our story."

"Ok?"

"The movie is over."

"..."

Yukino Yukinoshita panicked, felt nervous and shy, and fumbled around, turning to look at the screen... Wait a minute? This isn't over yet...

The girl turned around and glanced back; the boy chuckled to himself.

A devilish whisper echoed in their ear: "Let's sneak away."

Well……

The girl furtively glanced left and right, afraid of meeting anyone's gaze.

I'm so nervous... I'm about to do something naughty with Bai Jun, even though I've mentally rehearsed it so many times...

Oh no, my hands are sweating so much, Bai Jun must have felt it and is going to tease me again... Hmm?

The sweaty hands aren't just mine, they're his too.

The girl secretly raised her eyes, while the boy's eyes were scanning everywhere, as if he were wary of some dangerous person.

You're nervous, scared, and excited all at the same time...

"Ah."

The girl smiled secretly and agreed softly.

"What are you laughing at? I'll make you cry in a minute..."

"Pervert, idiot, white fungus..."

The boy found a good route, took the girl's hand, and sneaked out of the movie theater like a thief in the dim light.

The sun was shining brightly on the street, and people were coming and going.

Yukino Yukinoshita kept her head down, feeling like her mind was filled with all sorts of thoughts, yet also completely blank. She didn't look at the people around her or anyone else; she just kept walking step by step, her mind completely blank. None of the things she had rehearsed and planned over the past few days were of any use; they were all just useless knowledge.

Bai Ying was also inexplicably nervous. Should she say something flirtatious to lighten the mood? Should she say something naughty to tease the hero? Should she express something romantic in a more poetic way? Right, what should she do later? She was trying to figure out which of the eighteen moves of the hero was the starting stance.

Then, the two walked back to the apartment, stood in front of the door, and subconsciously took out their keys from their pockets.

They only made eye contact when their keys bumped into each other, and realized they hadn't said a word to each other.

Yukino Yukinoshita stared blankly, her eyes like melting snow, rippling gently, a shimmering expanse of light, her thoughts unreadable, perhaps even she herself didn't know what she was thinking.

Why bother looking? She's already given you her heart.

Why bother saying it? 9528 I love you, real and fake, for a lifetime; Brave Plus I love you, plain and gentle for a lifetime; Stickman I love you, noisy and passionate for a lifetime; Too Long to Remember I love you, laughing and joking for a lifetime.

The brave love to tug and pull with you, quietly for a lifetime.

The white figure grasped Yukino Yukinoshita's hand, inserted the key into the lock, and gently turned it.

The crisp snapping sound seemed to signal the completion of a soul-summoning ritual.

Yukino Yukinoshita shuddered and looked up sharply at the white figure: "Please, take good care of me!"

"?" Bai Ying was taken aback for a moment, then hesitated and said, "This humble man is not very talented, but I hope you will guide me for the rest of my life?"

"Well--!"

Yukino blushed deeply, patted the white shadow a few times, and then ran into the house.

Uh... I can't just say "Don't worry, I'll definitely teach you a lesson" at a time like this!

Bai Ying chuckled a few times, looked around to make sure no one was following her, then went inside and closed the door.

As soon as they entered the house, Yukino Yukinoshita, who had already escaped, went straight into the bathroom from the hallway.

So here's the question: should we shower together, listen to the sound of water, or... ugh! I need to take a shower myself too!

Both of them are quite good at making plans, but when they work together, it turns into a complete mess...

Whew, calm down, stay focused, don't embarrass the dignified Supreme Emperor of Class Three!

Bai Ying took a shower and, while smoothing out the bed in the bedroom, pulled the curtains shut, adjusted the lights, and then pulled out her phone to turn it off... Hmph, I'm incredibly calm now. Little Head isn't calm? As long as Big Head is calm, there's no problem—

dong dong dong...

"Bai Jun, I forgot to bring my clothes in."

A soft cry came from the bathroom from Yukino Yukinoshita.

Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump!

Damn hero! Did you do it on purpose or by accident? I admit you beat me by half a point!

Bai Ying opened the wardrobe, searching for suitable combat equipment. Which piece of equipment had the highest stats? What were the set effects? Were there any hidden effects...?

Hmm? It seems there's no need to choose at all.

Change your clothes.

……

Hmm, I must, I must, I must be bewitched by the color of white fungus!

Yukino Yukinoshita pursed her lips, a few strands of still-damp hair clinging to her rosy cheeks. At this moment, the lingering steam in the bathroom was not as hazy as the dreaminess in her eyes.

dong dong dong.

She gently pressed the doorknob and slowly opened the door halfway, but even with great effort, she could only move half of herself out, hiding the other half in her shyness.

The white figure was speechless.

He handed her a piece of clothing, watching Yukino Yukinoshita bend over, lift her foot, lower her eyes to avoid eye contact, and gently raise her body, her hair falling onto a large expanse of her fair and rosy skin.

She handed over another piece of clothing, watching Yukino Yukinoshita reach into the sleeve, button it up one by one, tie the red ribbon into a bow, and pull her hair up from behind her neck.

He handed her another garment, looking at Yukino Yukinoshita's slender waist and skirt. He ran his thumb through the gap in the skirt and gently zipped it up from the side.

She handed him a piece of clothing, watching Yukino Yukino put on the coat, button up the sleeves, and fold down the collar. Finally, her eyes reflected the white figure in the Soubu High School uniform, which was exceptionally tender.

The white figure handed over the last item, but Yukino Yukinoshita didn't take it. Instead, she stepped out and changed into slippers.

Yukino Yukinoshita walked headlong into the bedroom, then turned to look at the white figure behind her. She sat on the edge of the bed, her hands habitually folded at her waist, and then gently pulled her toes off her slippers, stretching them out a little.

The white-clad figure knelt down on one knee, quietly gathering the white-edged black stockings into a ball, gently slipping them onto her upturned toes, hooking the edge of the stockings and tracing their soft, slender curves upwards, releasing them at the end. The stockings snapped back against her skin, a silent, startling sound echoing in both of their hearts.

Yukino Yukinoshita gently lifted her other foot, watching the white figure bend down to put on her socks. Her lips pursed, moved slightly, and trembled: "White-kun, once you see how I put my clothes on, then... then don't forget how to take them off..."

The sound was as faint as a mosquito's buzz, yet as startling as thunder.

Bai Ying closed his eyes, then opened them again, looking at Yukino Yukinoshita. He gave her a cheerful, welcoming smile, his brows seemingly still bearing the youthful charm of that boy. His clear voice rang out: "You're the first one, so enjoy a 30% discount today."

"I'm very greedy," Yukino Yukinoshita said with a shy smile, "30% off isn't enough."

The white figure stared intently at her.

Idiot, why aren't you saying anything...?

Yukino Yukinoshita lowered her eyes shyly.

One hand gently landed on her shoulder, pushing her backward, while the other hand gently pinched the end of the red ribbon and loosened its bow tie.

The boy leaned down, and the girl raised her lips.

The spring breeze seems to favor the winter snow, while the moon waxes and wanes, its phases shifting between full and empty.

Why seek this feeling before? Tonight is the perfect time.

"Woo..."

Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly murmured softly, tears welling up in her eyes.

"What's wrong? Are you alright? Does it hurt a lot? Take a deep breath! Calm down! Let me find the time machine first..."

The white figure quickly lowered its head and blew a gust of wind into Yukino Yukinoshita's eyes, as if that would blow away the tears.

Yukino blinked, stretched out her arm, and gently hooked her arm around the white figure's neck, her eyelashes shimmering in the sunlight.

Why do tears fall? Because a smile can't hide one's feelings, so tears well up in one's heart.

Tears like pearls are woven into silk to give to my beloved; beautiful jade from Lantian flies like red leaves.

How can this feeling wait for romance? Let us simply invite you to drink in the snow.

"Fool."

"Yes Yes Yes……"

"Bai Jun".

"Yes, yes, yes..."

"White fungus."

"Alright, Brave Bacteria."

"q...c...let..."

"Ok?"

The white figure looked at Yukino Yukinoshita with a puzzled expression. What was the hero trying to say? He was speaking so softly…

"..."

Yukino Yukinoshita blushed and looked away, her lips trembling. She closed her eyes, steeled herself, and pulled tightly onto Shiro's arm, resting her chin on Shiro's shoulder. This allowed her to get close to his ear while avoiding having her face seen.

"Please, make me cry..."

"!"

Hmm—what kind of weird talk is this!

As expected, all those strange, shameless, and nonsensical pieces of knowledge online are completely unreliable!

Stupid, idiot, big moron!

However, Bai Jun's appearance was quite obvious all of a sudden...

Heh, you pervert.

Hmm~

Chapter Twenty-Seven: Black Hair Curls Stealing Light

Well……

Her eyelashes trembled slightly, and her eyelids opened slightly.

Yukino Yukinoshita was quietly lost in thought.

Is it still dark? The curtains block out the sunlight, casting a hazy shadow over the night.

It's so quiet.

There was pain, weariness, satisfaction, and lingering aftertaste; a multitude of quiet feelings filled my heart and body, to the point that I didn't want to move at all. I just wanted to lie quietly under the thin blanket, letting my skin receive the warmth from another person...

I think I said something really awful. Bai Jun will definitely make fun of me about it tomorrow. Hmm...