She was probably planning to play matchmaker again.
Compared to Yukino Yukinoshita's cold, unapproachable demeanor, Haruno was far more personable.
But she was a shrewd woman. Half the things that came out of her mouth were true and half were false, much of it was said in jest, and she loved teasing people. She was impossible to read.
Unlike Fujiwara Chika, who enjoyed pranking her friends, this woman took particular pleasure in toying with other people's feelings.
If someone lacked experience, meeting her could easily lead them into one of life's three greatest delusions: She likes me.
Then they would be gently rejected and never have the nerve to approach her again.
She was not an easy woman to win over either. Of course, if Yukino Yukinoshita and Haruno Yukinoshita had to be compared, Haruno was still easier to handle than Yukino.
"Yes, she was here just now, along with her friend," Tsukikawa Shu said.
"Haha, I see." Haruno Yukinoshita smiled. "I trust little Yukino's judgment of people. Tsukikawa-kun must be a good person too, so I was only asking."
After a pause, her laughter took on a seductive note.
"I heard from Shizuka that you're quite handsome. Mm... she even sent me your photo. How about having your Teacher Hiratsuka bring you along next time so the three of us can meet? Two beautiful older sisters taking you shopping."
"Thanks for the offer, but I don't lack women. No thanks," Tsukikawa Shu refused without hesitation.
Now that he had a Common Grade enhancement skill, he could barely handle three at once. If another one joined in, he would not be able to hold out.
"Huh? Don't be like that. What man would ever complain about having too many women?" Her voice carried surprise.
Of course, it was an act.