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

"Look, isn't this here to pick you up?" The words, spoken in a lighthearted tone, earned her a glare from Yukino Yukinoshita.

However, knowing Yukino's inner thoughts beforehand, he didn't take it seriously and instead found her coyness somewhat endearing.

"Then I'll just go back with my sister?" Yukino Yukinoshita said.

"Hehe, are you trying to break off the alliance? What about your diplomatic credibility, Second Miss?" Uesugi Genshin teased.

"What second young lady?" Yukino Yukinoshita was taken aback at first. "Ah... anyway, my sister will definitely take me with her."

No, Yukino Yukinoshita wouldn't; she could be persuaded. But having never successfully resisted before, Yukino Yukinoshita was preconceived that this time she would ultimately give in to her sister's wishes as well.

"Let's meet first anyway, I won't make decisions for you." Uesugi Genshin is not yet able to take responsibility for Yukino Yukinoshita's life.

“Ah,” Yukino Yukinoshita replied with a sigh.

A large crowd had already gathered at the entrance, all keeping a distance. They watched as the woman at the entrance chatted enthusiastically with the student on guard duty. The boy's seemingly innocent awkwardness was clearly visible to onlookers. Uesugi Genshin, carrying a sword, noticed Hachiman, who was also standing nearby, ready to watch the show.

"What do you think?" The same question.

"I see with my eyes."

"I see, that's true."

"Ha... what nonsense are my brother and Genshin talking about?" Komachi, standing next to Hachiman, retorted.

Uesugi Genshin nodded, indicating whether they should go a little further ahead together. "Are you alright?"

Hachiman walked alongside him, with Komachi following behind them. "There are still some things to do. Look, you're not very energetic and want to rest."

"Isn't this just like usual? Hahaha."

"......Well."

We've already made contact over there.

"Hi~, Yukino-chan, I'm here to pick you up."

She had short, glossy black hair, delicate and translucent fair skin, and a handsome face.

Her rare beauty seemed to radiate light, and her temperament not only exuded elegance, but also added a touch of luxury due to her approachable smile.

"Sister, ha, it's you here."

At first glance, they appear to be a loving older sister and a sister with a stoic expression, a very harmonious pair of sisters.

“Because…” Yukinoshita Haruno gently pinched her chin, “My father was busy with committee matters, so I volunteered to take on the task of picking up Yukino-chan.”

Committee?

"I'm fine here."

"Don't say that." Yukinoshita Haruno said with a bright smile, her words extremely calm. "Father and Mother are very worried about you and want to see you as soon as possible."

People around had already been talking about it. When they heard that Vice President Yukinoshita was leaving, they were quite excited. After all, the Vice President's contributions over the past few days were undeniable. She had not only ensured the food supply and arranged everyone's needs in an orderly manner, but also effectively guaranteed the safety of Soubu High School.

If it were anyone else... people will always worry about an uncertain future, and they are no exception now.

Uesugi Genshin and Hachiman stood to the side, observing everything, both trying to hide themselves in the crowd and avoid being noticed.

Normally, they wouldn't have been noticed, but among the crowd of people wearing school uniforms, there was one person wearing a green tracksuit who stood out remarkably.

Despite being dressed simply, with his face hidden by his hair, he was an ordinary person who could be easily overlooked, even though he was carrying a knife.

But because of that incongruous green, she was spotted by Yukino Yukinoshita at first glance in the crowd.

"Ah! You!" The look of surprise and delight on her face, as if she recognized her, came from Yukinoshita Haruno, a woman who also wore a mask.

The woman standing before me was an unparalleled beauty, indeed very similar to Yukino Yukinoshita. They were truly sisters. If Yukino Yukinoshita's beauty was solid, then Haruno Yukinoshita's beauty was overflowing like liquid.

"You're that boy from TV, aren't you?" It felt a little awkward to use the word "boy" to describe Uesugi Genshin, who was a head taller than Yukino Yukinoshita.

"I'm Yukino's older sister, Haruno. What's your name?"

"Sister!" Yukino Yukinoshita cried out.

"I am Uesugi Genshin."

“Uesugi, Genshin.” Her gaze, which seemed to him like she was appraising a product, scrutinized him from head to toe. “Yes, I understand, sister.”

When she said "yes," she even smiled—a harmless, charming smile, as if she were genuinely happy to have met him.

Actually?

Yukino Yukinoshita quickly came over and stood warily next to Genshin Uesugi.

Don't come any closer!!! Don't come any closer!!!

Yukinoshita Yukinoshita could not hear the roars and wails in Uesugi Genshin's heart.

It was that wary look on Uesugi Genshin's face that made Yukino Shino instantly drop her fake smile and scrutinize Uesugi Genshin with a smile, her gaze shifting back and forth between the two.

Oh no! I've gone from a stranger to a participant.

Whether it was out of his companion's good intentions, his inability to bear seeing his sister tease him, or something else, he had completely entered Yukinoshita Haruno's eyes.

Uesugi Genshin was unusually wary of Yukinoshita Haruno's cunning. She completely ignored people she wasn't interested in, and those who were of interest to her would be tormented by her, or she would hold onto them and even destroy them herself.

Furthermore, she can be defined as a troublesome person, just like Hachiman, and even more so because of her extremely strong aggression.

Getting involved with someone like this at this time is exhausting.

Even when faced with an old woman begging in front of a luxury hotel, he treated her with a smile; this chivalrous spirit prevented him from turning away.

Yukinoshita Haruno turned to Yukinoshita Yukino and asked, "Hey, could this be Yukino-chan's boyfriend? Is he her boyfriend?"

"...No. We're just classmates."

"Here we go again! It's okay even if you're not shy!"

Here we go again. Hachiman watched with glee as Uesugi Genshin looked over with a mixture of speechlessness and wry smile.

Both he and Yukinoshita Haruno were wary of Yukinoshita Haruno's inexplicable over-the-top familiarity, but they deserved it!

Hachiman watched with satisfaction as Genshin displayed a rare display of helplessness and distress, which gave him a glimpse of something good. He decided to be magnanimous and let bygones be bygones regarding the previous incident involving disposable gloves.

However, Yukinoshita's older sister...

A woman who can cause even Xuanxin trouble... she's truly terrifying.

"Ah, this must be our first meeting. Did I do something to upset you? If so, I apologize."

Noticing Uesugi Genshin's subtle reaction, Yukinoshita, who slightly stuck out her cherry-colored tongue, clasped her hands together in apology. Faced with that posture that evoked a man's protective instincts, his sense of guilt would rise.

"No, it's my problem. I'm not good at dealing with beautiful women."

"Really? Hahaha, you're really funny."

Interesting is the same as fun.

"Hey, do you want to come with us? My father is now the chairman of the Chiba Self-Rescue Committee. If it's you, I can offer you generous treatment. Food, clothing, shelter, even women, and you'll directly become the leader of the guard team, wielding great power. How about it?"

Chiba Self-Rescue Committee?

Yukino Yukinoshita exuded a witch-like allure, a kind of treatment that was completely unimaginable for the impoverished Soubu High School.

The surrounding crowd became noisy again, this time even more undisguised. If Yukino Yukinoshita's good impression came from her usual demeanor, then Uesugi Genshin's explosive power was what made them feel safe after just one glimpse. Ever since they learned of his existence, everyone's sense of security had suddenly increased.

If both of them are leaving, what will happen to Zongwu High School?!

and!

He was actually hesitating!

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Chapter Sixty-Eight: A Gentle Boy

"Yukinoshita!" Hayato Hayama's voice came at the same time as the knocking at the door.

Another patient suffering from the aftereffects of Yukinoshita Haruno's training has returned. Unlike her "love" for Yukinoshita, Yukinoshita Haruno's teasing of Hayama Hayato is more like "hatred," for the sake of the revenge he caused to hurt her sister.

As Yukino Yukinoshita invited her in, a large group of people rushed in through the door; all the people from the Hayama Miura Group had arrived.

Yumiko Miura's pretty face was etched with a melancholy expression as she stood by the door, looking at Hayato Hayama's back, arms crossed, her school uniform shoes clicking on the ground.

Yui Yuigahama saw Saki Kawasaki and Hachiman Hikigaya sitting on the sofa, along with Iroha Isshiki holding documents beside them, and waved happily, "Yahello~"

"Who is this person?" Hachiman Hikigaya asked in confusion.

Oh, it seems to be a classmate.

Hina Ebina, who knew both of them, also shouted, "Hey~, Sashi Sashi, Hikigaya."

Saki Kawasaki simply nodded in greeting with a somewhat indifferent expression.

"Hello~"

“Hikigaya is here too,” Hayama Hayato said.

"Yes."

Yukino Yukinoshita interrupted first, saying, "No need to say more, Hayato Hayama, how's the mission you were given?"

"Ah, um, it's a bit difficult. There are just too many. It might be difficult for just the few of us..."

It wasn't just a few people, it was only Hachiman Hikigaya, who saw through everything.

"So, why did you come here?"

"Yes, isn't Miss Yang Nai here?"

Upon hearing Ms. Yang's words, Yumiko Miura's eyelids twitched.

"Ha, yes."

"Is that so?" Hayama Hayato smiled wryly, a hint of relief in his expression. "So, you're leaving?"

"Maybe your sister will come pick you up along the way, and your parents..." The lingering implication is that your family and our family are old friends.

Yumiko Miura has become really sensitive and fragile. As soon as she heard that Hayato Hayama might leave, she subconsciously started curling her hair.

This was Yukino Yukinoshita's retaliation against Hayato Hayama's self-righteousness.

"Maybe so. I haven't thought it through yet, but I can't just leave this place to its own devices."

That means it won't walk anymore.

In Hachiman Hikigaya's view, this meant he wouldn't leave, unless some unexpected event occurred where his parents had a "terminal illness," otherwise Hayato Hayama would stay here.

However... seeing the earth-shattering, unsettling expression on Miura Yumiko's face behind Hayama, Hikigaya Hachiman silently turned his face away, unable to bear looking at her.

Do people who are successful in real life have their troubles too? That's truly a luxury.

"And then there's Uesugi," Hayama Hayato changed the subject. "I heard that Ms. Haruno invited him."

In fact, before even entering the building, someone came to ask for a favor regarding Uesugi, asking if he really had to leave and if he could think of a way to help.

"Yes, my sister invited him."

"So what was he thinking?"

"He...he didn't refuse."

"Hey, is Xiao Xuan going to accept?"

Who is Xiao Xuan? Xiao Xuan?

When we meet later, I'm going to make fun of that guy to his face for having such a nickname.

"Is Uesugi leaving too?" Yumiko Miura asked in surprise.

Hayato Hayama said to Yukino Yukinoshita, "But you didn't accept it, right?"

"Yes."

"Under the snow, we need him, the students of Soubu High School need him."

It's highly likely that Yukino Yukinoshita will leave, after all, she's Haruno-san. It's just that Genshin Uesugi can't leave anymore; otherwise, can Hiratsuka-sensei really manage the school's affairs on his own? Like how they're still struggling with food issues right now.

"so?"

"could you please......"

Hachiman Hikigaya chimed in, "Yukinoshita's sister offered a very generous reward!"