A youth story of a passerby at the end of the world

But they probably also fantasize about having one or two things that others can envy.

As I entered the cafeteria, a few people were already sitting at the tables.

They found an empty table where no one was around, intending to finish their meal early.

"What's on the menu today?" Uesugi Genshin waved to Miura Yumiko.

Don't get me wrong, she's not working as a waitress. There's no such job in the cafeteria. You get your own food and pay the bill.

However, it doesn't seem like there's anything wrong with having your lover serve you.

"Fried fish." Miura Yumiko and Genshin chatted as they walked over, glancing at Sakurajima Mai at the same time.

"Hmm? We have canned fish and chips."

“Of course it’s fresh fish. We ate it yesterday, and it was just caught this morning.” Miura Yumiko said, pointing with the back of her hand against her waist.

"They've already got fishing boats up their sleeves? Yukino is quick on her feet." Uesugi Genshin remarked, resting his chin on his hand. While he was away, Yukino had already put the pre-planned fishing boats into service.

"I don't know the details either. Those people from Tokyo who can sail haven't left yet." Miura Yumiko was in charge of cooking, but she didn't care about the details of where the ingredients came from.

"Yes." But they were almost leaving. Once he and Yukinoshita went to Tokyo to finalize the deal, they would basically no longer stay in Soubu.

Therefore, we need to use their help as soon as possible to train Zongwu High's own fishing crew.

"By the way, didn't you check the bulletin board?" Yumiko Miura sighed deeply at her man as she twirled her hair with her fingers.

"You actually went to look at it?" He didn't look at it because there was a summary compiled by Yukinoshita right there in the student council room. Even just listening to it was much more convenient than going to the bulletin board.

To reiterate, he should focus on the executive department; the position of vice president is merely a temporary measure for him, and he will have to "entrust" it to someone else sooner or later.

"What do you take me for?" Miura Yumiko propped her left hand on the table, reached out her right hand to grab his ear, tugged it, and then let go.

She was afraid that if she pinched too hard, Sakurajima on the other side wouldn't stand it, because she would also feel sorry for him if he pinched her too hard.

He thought of her as something like, "Your Majesty?" Of course, he didn't say anything, since his sister was right next to him.

"Hmph~, how about three servings of fried fish?" Seeing that the conversation was going nowhere, Miura Yumiko changed the subject.

"Four servings, come and eat too."

“Okay, it’s not busy right now.” After thinking for a moment, Miura Yumiko agreed. Since it wasn’t peak time yet, there weren’t many people in the cafeteria, and there were still some free time. It was hard to say what would happen later; after a while, she probably wouldn’t be able to eat until around 2 p.m.

"Check if Kato is busy. If not, bring her over too," Uesugi Genshin called out to Yumiko, who had turned to walk away. Yui had just returned and was still on leave, so there was no need for her to come back to work.

Furthermore, Sabre needs to be settled in a bit, as we didn't bring much of its stuff in the trunk, and a dog toilet and kennel need to be set up.

"Okay~" She waved her hand without turning around and continued walking forward.

“Brother…” Tsurumi Rumi tugged at his sleeve.

"what happened?"

"Is she also my sister?"

This was indeed a pointed question, and coupled with his sister's expression as if she had guessed something, Uesugi Genshin covered his mouth and quietly admitted, "Yes, that's right."

"..." Upon hearing this, Tsurumi Rumi glanced at Mai-nee across from her, who was looking around the cafeteria with a bored expression.

Mai noticed Rumi looking at her and looked back at her, her expression calm. "I know about this."

"...Oh." Adults are so complicated. In Tsurumi Rumi's eyes, high school students are already very capable adults. That's what elementary school students think.

Then I remembered what my brother had said about my desire to grow up: "You want to become that kind of adult, complaining stupidly, telling dirty lies, and doing despicable things?"

I was definitely lying to myself back then; not all adults are like that, at least not when she grows up.

"Oh, they're here." Uesugi Genshin looked towards the kitchen of the cafeteria, where Yumiko led Kato, who was wearing an apron, out.

Megumi Kato was holding two plates, while Yumiko Miura was holding a large tray.

"Here you go." Miura Yumiko placed the tray on the edge of the table, then put the three plates inside in front of Uesugi Genshin, Sakurajima Mai, and Tsurumi Rumi, respectively.

As for her and Kato Megumi, they ate the two plates that Kato was holding.

"And there are forks and knives too." Miura Yumiko casually distributed the Western-style cutlery on the tray as well.

Looking at the knife and fork, Uesugi Genshin wondered where he had found them, before his eyes were drawn to the food on the plate. "Is this English-style fried fish?"

“Yes.” Kato Megumi nodded. “After all, you can’t make tempura without eggs.”

Tempura batter requires eggs; if you don't have eggs, you can only use pre-made batter.

However, there weren't many tempura fans to begin with. The supermarket that was emptied out before was small but had everything, but it was still just a small place.

"Then the minister said, let's just fry it with flour."

Hearing Kato's explanation, Uesugi Genshin shrugged. "No wonder they use knives and forks."

He used a knife to cut open the fried fish, and looked at the steaming, tender fish inside. It was freshly fried.

When you put it in your mouth, the crispy outer layer and the juicy fish meat collide.

"It's alright." No thorns, not bad to eat, that's Uesugi Genshin's assessment, though it's true that it can be greasy after eating it.

Mai Sakurajima also cut off a piece and ate it, then nodded and said, "It tastes good."

"Delicious." Tsurumi Rumi, who was eating the fish, gave it the highest praise among the three.

Perhaps it's because they taste fresh; canned food can never compare to food made with fresh ingredients.

"Is that so?" Kato Megumi said expressionlessly, "I fried all of these that everyone is eating."

You could hear the joy in her words, and if she could smile again, it would be even more obvious. Uesugi Genshin knew he was overthinking it.

"What kind of fish is this?" Mai Sakurajima asked curiously after cutting off another piece and tasting it, finding no bones.

“It seems so…” Miura Yumiko thought for a moment.

"It's a sea bass," Kato Megumi answered directly.

"Yes, yes, it's sea bass." If she were to think about it alone, Miura Yumiko would probably need a while; she genuinely hadn't paid attention to such matters.

"I think steamed sea bass would taste better." Uesugi Genshin recalled the recipe as he poured steamed fish soy sauce over the sea bass.

"Well, you can do it sometime," Sakurajima Mai said to Uesugi Genshin as if giving a suggestion.

"How could I possibly make that? I don't have the ingredients. This is the Chinese way of cooking. It's definitely more convenient to boil food."

"Uesugi-kun, are you very good at Chinese cuisine?" Kato Megumi asked softly with a hint of doubt.

“Yes, and this guy’s cooking is really good.” Miura Yumiko nudged Kato with her elbow and looked at Genshin with an expectant expression.

His words were also full of boastfulness, in the kind of tone that says, "Oh, I know."

"Don't look down on me, you guys might be able to cook Japanese style better than me." Because in this life, during his teenage years in Hokkaido, he basically never cooked, and his mother never gave him the chance.

When I moved to Chiba to live alone, I ended up basically cooking Chinese food because I wasn't familiar with Japanese cuisine at all.

"Then I'll cook it for you later." Miura Yumiko pointed at Genshin with her fork, smiling happily as if she had thought of something, probably thinking that she was doing what a wife should do.

"Okay, thank you for cooking for me." This refers not only to Yumiko but also to Mai.

"Okay, okay," Mai replied casually.

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After finishing his meal, Uesugi Genshin asked Yumiko if she had been feeding the horse.

Then she rolled her eyes at him, "Of course I fed you."

So Uesugi Genshin decided to go and take a look. Rumi was a little sleepy after dinner, so Mai decided to take her to sleep and didn't come along.

Yumiko really wanted to go with him, but she had work to do and couldn't leave her job to see Musou.

He went alone, and unexpectedly saw a figure next to Wushuang.

With her short black hair, alluring figure, and red short jacket, she was Yukinoshita Haruno, whom she had recently parted ways with.

She was standing alone in front of Wushuang, stroking it and feeding it grass.

"It's amazing you managed to find your way here." Uesugi Genshin walked over as well, intending to pat the horse's rump.

"You've come, you scumbag."

Oh dear, this is even more outrageous than before. "When did I offend you?"

He simply couldn't believe that Yukinoshita Haruno, who at least did a superficial job, would be so direct in her insults.

Although his tone and expression didn't seem like he was cursing, there was no doubt that he was cursing literally.

"You know the truth in your heart."

She didn't even want to look at him.

Knowing full well... Uesugi Genshin tilted his head and thought for a moment. What could make Yukinoshita Haruno so angry must be something she cares about. In fact, she cares about very few things. If there is anything, the first one that comes to mind is her younger sister, Yukinoshita Yukino.

That's why Haruno cares so much about what's happening under the snow.

But he's a scumbag... a scumbag...

Scumbag?

"Heaven and earth bear witness, I am innocent!" Uesugi Genshin shouted, wailing his innocence.

"That's what the prisoners all say!" Yukinoshita Haruno didn't even turn her head, focusing intently on touching the horse's head.

"No, no, no, I am truly innocent. The sun and moon bear witness. Yukinoshita and I are completely innocent. Nothing happened." Holding up three fingers, Uesugi Genshin solemnly swore, "There are gods three feet above your head."

If he had done something, that would be fine, but the problem is that he didn't do anything.

Although he also liked Yukinoshita, he didn't make a move. Although he sometimes looked at her over-the-knee stockings with a lewd gaze, he always kept his feelings to himself and avoided making any advances.

"Hmph~~~, are you trying to say it's all Yukino's fault?" At this moment, Yukinoshita Haruno finally turned to look at him, her delicate chin held high.

"No, it's not that... well..."

Chapter 219: The Snow Sisters

"What's wrong? Can't you speak?" She crossed her arms over her chest, revealing deep cleavage. Although she smiled, her eyes remained cold.

This was a cold laugh that belonged only to her.

Uesugi Genshin clearly understood that Yukinoshita Haruno's expression and thoughts were now unusually in harmony.

“No.” He thought for a moment. “I think it would be better to ask Yukinoshita what she really thinks, rather than asking me.”

Yukinoshita smiled, her eyes narrowed, "How do you plan to ask?"

"No, I want to ask you first, do you really think this is the truth?" This wasn't an answer, but a response with a question. Uesugi Genshin didn't want to fall into Yukinoshita Haruno's trap of questions.

“What do you mean?” she asked.

“It’s the one you’re thinking of.” Uesugi Genshin said meaningfully.

"Do you know what I'm thinking?" Yukinoshita asked, her expression conveying a sense of "Do you really know?"

“I’ve guessed it, but tell me so I can confirm.” Nodding, Uesugi Genshin spread his hands.

"..."

"..."

The conversation abruptly ended, and the two looked at each other in silence.

Since they both realized that they could continue going in circles like this, they ended the pointless conversation.

Uesugi Genshin felt that he had indeed treated Yukinoshita normally. He didn't admit there was a problem, but he also couldn't say that the problem was with her. This was an extremely shameless act.

The focus of the discussion was also on Yukinoshita, who was absent.

"Is that so?" Yukino Yukinoshita murmured to herself, her expression immediately returning to calm. She didn't want to say anything that would damage Yukino's reputation, so she kept it a secret.

There are only two possible answers to this incident: either the man broke his promise, causing Yukino to become dependent on him, or Yukino herself developed feelings for him without realizing it or at some point in time.

Which one is it? She didn't know; the answer was up to Yukino herself.

The two stood there, staring into the eyes of the person opposite them, without blinking even once.

To an outsider, the woman on the right looks like she's having a long-awaited reunion with a smile, while the one on the left... is going to kill with elegance.

"Would you like to take a ride?" Uesugi Genshin was the first to speak. He didn't care about such trivial matters as who would ease the tension first; no one loves a man who is too calculating.