Uneasy daily life

Games? There aren't any arcades in this rural area, and it's unlikely they were inviting an elder to play video games...

Yukinoshita's father was puzzled, but he skillfully entered 'yes, wife' robot mode: "Hmm, I think it's okay."

"Speaking of which, honey, do you know that Hachiman Hikigaya?"

“I know, Yukino’s friend—heh, she’s not very good at it, but she has good luck making friends.”

"Is that so? Haha..."

His murderous intent surged like a wild horse unleashed.

Under the snow, the father's gaze was deep and unfathomable, and he realized that he was somewhat surrounded by enemies.

He was facing a million enemy soldiers, and he was all alone?!

……

……

Somewhere by the roadside.

"When it comes to tattling, I'm a first-rate expert."

A casually uttered sentence, brimming with self-assured confidence, seems to faintly echo the lamentations of countless unruly children who failed to skip class, climb trees, throw firecrackers into the toilet, or play pranks.

I really have done a lot of good deeds.

Bai Ying felt a surge of emotion.

"Oh? Then Bai Jun must have been very popular with adults when he was little, right?"

Yukino handed the phone back, her expression somewhat grave. Even her father had come? What was going on? Could it be that her father had been summoned by her mother? Hmm—could it be that her mother was going to hold a family meeting, a trial in court?!

I don't know if the operation was successful, or if my mother was fooled when my father suddenly barged in...

Judging from the cause and effect that Yukino just sent, her father was obviously fooled and his firepower was fully directed at Hikigaya-kun... Pfft, Yukino thought her father was picking on her friend, but he was clearly asserting his dominance over what appeared to be his daughter's boyfriend, wanting to tear him down and nitpick from the world of consciousness to the world of matter.

In a sense, was the operation a success?

"It's just so-so. After all, as one gets older, other people's expectations are always changing. If it weren't for the innocence of childhood, it would just be a few crazy words in the eyes of others."

Bai Ying waved her hand, then invited, "I'm planning to play a game tomorrow and I'm currently gathering people. Would you like to join me?"

Haruno Yukinoshita composed herself and smiled with interest, "Haku-kun's game? Are you perhaps planning to hire someone to put on a play? I heard that you were quite the troublesome child for your teachers back in school..."

“Life is like a play, why bother building a stage? It’s just an ordinary little game. I referenced Monopoly for the gameplay. Are you interested?” Bai Ying said. “Since I brought you this information, why don’t you give me a round?”

"No need, no need. Thanks to someone's complete lack of tact, my eldest sister is very busy."

Yukinoshita declined, saying, "I have a lot of important things to do."

“Helping Yukinoshita conceal her cohabitation, using Hachiman as a scapegoat, or hiding from her mother's sight, considering how to avoid yet another instance of pressure from her mother.” Shirokage counted, deeply agreeing, “Miss Haruno is indeed quite busy—the busier you are, the more you should steal a moment of leisure, come and have some fun together.”

Who do you think caused all this?

Well, what was Yukino thinking, renting out the guest room in her house to this guy!

Yukinoshita rubbed her temples: "I'm not interested..."

Want to beat Auntie?

The sudden remark startled Yukino Yukinoshita.

Auntie? Oh...you mean Mother?

Yukino Yukinoshita chuckled, "I admit you're a bit clever and shameless. Yukino's probably been completely fooled by you, and I admit you've fooled her many times—but aren't you taking yourself too seriously? I don't have time to play your nonsense right now. If you really consider Yukino a friend, then don't cause me any trouble, Mother..."

"No victory is won by running away."

Bai Ying sat on a roadside stone, his voice low and hoarse, exuding a sinister atmosphere: "When you are afraid, the only result is failure, so make a choice."

“Turn around and leave, and see how far you can escape with your sister.”

"Sign the contract and try out the Frostmourne I've bestowed upon you."

What kind of nonsense is this?

Yukino's smile faded, and she began to ponder the matter seriously.

Choice? Then why not just have them all? Although I have absolutely no interest in defeating Mother, it's always good to have a backup plan.

"You tell me first."

I'll see if I can back out.

Yukinoshita Haruno didn't hold out much hope.

The white figure looked around, then picked up a small twig and drew a line of words on the ground.

Yukino Yukinoshita looked at the words and shook her head with amusement, saying, "That's it? Are you trying to make Mother laugh? If you are trying to make me laugh, then I can tell you, it's very funny."

"Even if I gave you a paper knife, you might not have the courage to draw it."

The white-clad figure stood with her hands behind her back, speaking earnestly, "Frostmourne has been given to you. Whether you use it or not is entirely up to you. However, this demonic sword is ominous. Without being prepared, you must not wield it lightly, or you will be haunted by inner demons and suffer endless consequences. Exchange your soul for power, seize victory by any means necessary, and pave your path with your resolve—heroine, go do what you believe is right."

It was very quiet; there was no response.

The white figure turned around and realized that the other person had already gone far away, leaving only a gradually shrinking silhouette in the dim light.

The wound congeals into a dried scar. Does a bird whose wings have been broken envy another bird that has a spacious cage? Or does it empathize with the fact that we are all in cages?

People who succeed at something often think that by following the same steps, they can succeed again—success breeds arrogance, success becomes taken for granted, success attracts everyone, and success, success, often ends badly.

What a happy yet awkward family.

"Following the successes others talk about, I only receive a few sarcastic remarks that say it's nothing special. I'm just a useless insect that has flown through spring, summer, autumn, and winter, dreaming of being human."

Bai Ying hummed a few lines casually and took out her noisy phone.

Hey—where the hell have you been?!

Hiratsuka Shizuka's roar was deafening.

"Damn, I forgot to take attendance."

Bai Ying said, "Teacher, could you sign me in? I'll be right back."

What do you take me for?!

"My roommate in a male dormitory at university."

Wait here, I'll come and collect your corpse!

Chapter Ninety-Five: Black Powder Den

The men's dormitory was quiet at night.

Calling it a dormitory isn't quite accurate. It's normal for a hotel to accommodate so many students, with multiple people sharing a room. Several sets of bedding are laid on the tatami mats, and one room can sleep six boys with plenty of room to spare.

Houtarou Oreki slept on the far left. He wanted to go home to rest, but his parents sent him back with the excuse that "you can go home and sleep as long as you want during the holidays, but it's better to go on a school trip with your classmates."

Hachiman Hikigaya was sleeping on the far right. He really wanted to find Shirayaki to gather information, check the specific situation, and find a way to break the deadlock. He had now completely realized that Yukinoshita's father should have been looking for the department head! But by some twist of fate, the firepower had fallen on him!

He was speechless... Yukinoshita took him seriously as a friend, so not only could he not directly expose the minister's scheme, he also had to cover for the minister and Yukinoshita to prevent the matter from being exposed and causing Yukinoshita even more trouble.

Damn, why is this so strange?

While I'm grateful for Yukino's actions in stopping that older man and protecting her, it was like adding fuel to the fire! Yukino clearly didn't understand the situation at all!

Even so, Hachiman Hikigaya decided to wash up and go to bed early, since there were still a few people in the house, including Hayato Hayama, and it wasn't appropriate to discuss these things.

A pair of dead fish eyes peeked out from the gap in the blankets, staring intently at a blanket lying horizontally above. Hachiman Hikigaya closed his eyes to rest. He should probably talk to Yukinoshita tomorrow and let her understand the situation. Otherwise, if he continued to add fuel to the fire, and he happened to run into that old man, they would be in a love triangle, and he would die on the spot, one buried and the other imprisoned.

Surrounded on three sides.

Hayato Hayama, who was sleeping in the middle with his two other friends, suddenly had this idea for some reason.

An inexplicable, quiet pressure filled the air. Even Tobe Sho, who usually loved to stir things up and should have started chatting in the boys' dormitory at this time, was vaguely reluctant to speak.

Two classmates who prefer quiet and solitude, with a mountain looming over their heads... it seems they can sleep peacefully tonight, which is a good thing.

Hayato Hayama closed his eyes.

"Hayato, do you have someone you like?"

Hubu Xiang couldn't help himself.

Hayama Hayato: "..."

Just say something random to get by...

"Of course there are, but usually the people who ask this question are the ones who care deep down, right?" Hayama Hayato's voice came from above, gentle and with a smile. "You go first, then I'll say it."

"Ah~"

Tobe Sho coughed and said a little awkwardly, "I'm not like you, Hayato, a heartthrob... um..."

Hayato Hayama suddenly opened his eyes and immediately raised his hand to push Sho Tobe next to him.

"Hmm? Okay, okay, don't rush me, I'm just a little concerned about something today..."

"Ahem!" Hayama Hayato coughed quickly, "Stop talking!"

Tobe Sho: "Hayato, what happened to you..."

"What's wrong with Hayato? Is the girl I'm a little interested in the same girl you like? Don't do that kind of thing."

When Tobu Sho heard his own voice coming from above, he finally realized what was going on, but the words stuck in his throat and he couldn't get them out.

Holy crap—!!

"sleep."

Hayato Hayama mumbled a couple of vague words, then wrapped himself in the blanket and closed his eyes.

Hu Buxiang dared not say more and quickly closed his eyes to fall asleep.

Houtarou Oreki: zzzz...

Hachiman Hikigaya: Happy. As expected of the captain, as long as he doesn't focus all his firepower on himself, he's practically unstoppable.

After the initial joy, sorrow welled up within him. What had he done to warrant the minister bringing Yukinoshita's father to deal with him? Completely under firepower, he wanted to put on a mask of pain—perhaps he should consider joining forces with Yukinoshita, not for any other reason than self-preservation.

Incidentally, they also had to rely on Yukinoshita to withstand the uncle's firepower. However, the more Yukinoshita helped, the more the uncle's firepower increased, which was like drinking poison to quench thirst.

I absolutely have to clarify the situation with Yukino... I just don't know what the minister is doing.

Bai Ying was intensely scrolling through Twitter accounts. As a man who only needed four hours of sleep, lying in bed was just a facade to deceive his body; in reality, he was perfectly awake.

Damn it, ever since his posts were bombarded this afternoon, this guy's Twitter account has been silent, and I can't find any opening to exploit.

As for engaging in fan wars with other fans, that's incredibly boring and utterly pointless. A high-quality hater should target the account directly, relentlessly trying to destroy the account's dynamic content. That's the true skill to defeat the enemy, the supreme art of keyboard warriors, the key to victory.

Of course, occasionally some guys would send private messages, but Bai Ying was fearless. With her key to manhood, she could make sure her fans never returned.

Sure enough, the guy who got defeated this afternoon sent me a private message.

[Want to be a Bunny Girl: Are you a hater?]

[Bai Liang and Bai Ying: How dare you! I am utterly loyal! My loyalty is unwavering!]

Hmph, what a foolish trick. If I confessed, you would take screenshots and spread the word, making it impossible for me to act as a hater under the guise of being a fan.

The white figure sneered.

[Want to be a Bunny Girl: I've done the math. Since you started following Mai Sakurajima a week ago, you've caused three arguments and disturbances because of her deleting her posts—and you still say you're not a hater?]

[Bai Liang Bai Ying: Superficial! You call yourself a Mai Sakurajima fan, but it's all so unbelievable!]

[Want to be a bunny girl: What does this mean?]

[Bai Liang Bai Ying: A truly excellent fan, one who transcends lowbrow tastes and possesses noble qualities, should play a role in monitoring celebrities. So far, whether it's eye boogers in photos or deceptive landscape photos, it's all Mai Sakurajima's fault! As a fan, I should certainly urge her to correct her mistakes and become an excellent celebrity who can serve as a role model!]

[Bai Liang Bai Ying: Don't underestimate me. I'm not like those fans who bark and groan at Sakurajima Mai. I'm upright and honest. Even though I've caused several major conflicts, it wasn't my intention. I'm not targeting anyone personally; my words are based on facts. The fault lies with Sakurajima Mai, not me. On the other hand, you've repeatedly argued with me, ignoring the facts, and agreeing with the wrong thing about supporting a celebrity. It's utterly absurd—I think you're the real hater! You'd love to help Sakurajima Mai fight against the world!]

[Want to be a bunny girl: I'm a hater.]

What a blatant attempt to sow discord! Are you trying to trick me into saying the same thing?

The white figure sneered.

[Bai Liang Bai Ying: What else is there to say? Since you've come to me privately, and our positions differ, let's get down to business!]

Bai Ying warmed his fingers, ready for battle.

[Want to be a Bunny Girl? Join the "Sakurajima Mai Fan Club"!]