Chapter 609

"These are their ways of dealing with the world and their personalities; they are their own characteristics. Although they all have some problems, it's not up to frivolous people to criticize or interfere."

"I think instead of asking what to do or wasting time worrying about it, what you should be thinking about right now is what kind of person you are, and what kind of approach best suits your current mindset and personality."

"..." Yuihama Yui stared at him blankly, lost in thought. Although she didn't get an answer, she felt inexplicably relieved.

The melancholy that had been amplified by today's rainy day seemed to be directly dispelled by the qualities displayed by these individuals.

He was right; she had indeed come here today seeking noise, searching for "noise" to suppress the chaotic thoughts in her mind.

However, she never expected that even Yukino Shita Yukino, whom she found very cool, was just a girl with personality but problems in his eyes... If she could figure out the answer, could she become as cool as them?

Sakurakoji Talent suddenly realized that Yukino Shita Yukino's hesitation when they parted might have been a way of asking him to look after her. How convoluted!

But why didn't they say anything in the end? Did they think he was unworthy to be the one offering advice because of his frivolous lines? That's outrageous!

Seeing the two remain silent, Ichiji Nijika curiously broke the silence. "What about Mr. Talent? If it were Mr. Talent, how would he handle this situation?"

Surrounded by six pairs of eyes, Sakurakoji Talent said matter-of-factly, "If it were me, this kind of misunderstanding wouldn't happen either. This is Classmate Yuihama's unique trouble."

Kita Ikuyo pressed on, refusing to let it go. "What would Talent- senpai do if it were the first day of school?"

"That depends on the situation, that is, 'who am I', since one's stance determines one's behavioral logic."

"What if you were the dog owner?"

"If I can save it, I will; if I can't, then this stupid dog deserves this fate."

"Um... what if you were the student riding the bike?"

"Why should I risk my life to crash into a car for someone else, or even someone else's dog? Is life so worthless? At the very least, you should be a human being."

"Uh, it's true, but it just doesn't feel that romantic..."

"In the face of life and death, there is nothing more romantic than living... You're still young, you don't understand." Sakurakoji Talent rolled her eyes at them. "Besides, what if you died saving a dog? Would you be helping someone, or leaving them with a lifelong psychological trauma?"

"Mr. Talent, your age is clearly..."

"Finally," Sakurakoji Talent interrupted the group, whose expressions were complicated, "If I were the owner or a passenger, I would act according to the traffic law, and I wouldn't feel any remorse."

This reflects Okura Rumin's Rule Supremacy, but it works perfectly fine here.

While acting bravely for a just cause is certainly a virtue, risking one's life for someone else's pet seems rather foolish to him—to sit at the same table with that stupid dog.

Even if it's not for yourself... is the joy or sorrow of your family less important than someone else's dog?

Of course, if you really want to do that, he won't say anything; he'll simply respect your personal choice.

Having done his best, and unsure whether he had successfully Yuihama Yui, he returned to his apartment not long after.

As mentioned before, today is the second day of my third birthday celebration.

The difference is that today's protagonist is a resident of the apartment, so it's his turn to do it himself.

When I answered Yukino Shita Yukino's question about being "very free," I didn't mean I had a lot of free time, but rather a lot of free time in my mind.

Using ingredients that had been delivered from the Sakura Mansion in advance, he prepared a lavish meal and then had Aoyama Nanami inform the residents of the apartment building.

Because of space constraints, and since he was the chef, he graciously agreed to hold the birthday party in his own room.

"I understand the logic, but why are you here? Hmm?" Sakurakoji Talent's eyes lost their luster as he coldly stared at one of the few women who could elicit such a reaction from him.

"Nanami, what's going on?" he asked his personal maid for an answer.

"Even if you say that..." Aoyama Nanami looked troubled, caught in the middle of so many young ladies Young Master, she was also in a difficult position, "Because she is friends with Miss Ashiri and Miss Est, it's not surprising that she knows."

"Friends? When did you become friends?" He looked at her in surprise.

The other person, used to his coldness, leaned closer with a grin, completely unfazed. "What's wrong, Darling? Are you surprised that I'm attending Miss Est's birthday party?"

The woman who surprised him by appearing here was Ouka Mai.

Naturally, Koto Satsuki, who was also his maid in the same apartment, came as well.

In addition, since Yōkadō Sakuri and Esther were friends at the tea party, Hoshino Ai, who was also familiar with her and Ashiri, naturally came as well.

He nervously swallowed, his Adam's apple barely noticeable unless he touched it. "More like surprise than astonishment... When did you two become so close?"

Faced with this scene of women with whom he had extraordinary relationships gathered together, he began to feel a chill run down his spine and break out in a cold sweat.

Nobody told him that today's birthday party theme was Shura Field!

Among those present, some knew about his romantic relationship, while others did not... Dangerous! Extremely dangerous!

What's the difference between this and a powder keg?!

"Oh~ Didn't I say I'd get along well with Rumin-san and her sister? I've seen them quite a few times lately while I haven't been able to see you, so I've also become familiar with Miss Est and the others."

As Ouka Mai laughed, she uttered words that made him feel weak, placing one hand on her chest and proudly straightening her figure, which was accentuated by her elegant school uniform.

In terms of figure, she was truly the most stunning woman present today.

She walked to his side, tiptoed, and whispered in his ear, "Don't worry~ Miss Est is the star today, I won't be jealous of Satsuki like usual."

"..." Thank you so much.

He subtly distanced himself from her, knowing that if others questioned him here, he would have no choice but to run away.

Helplessly meeting her azure eyes, he silently nodded.

Despite her arrogance, that's precisely why she's not unlikeable; she's good at assessing situations and considering others' feelings.

Or rather, arrogance was her only flaw.

Even the tendency to self-destruct is a manifestation of kindness, because one cannot bear to burden others with responsibility and pressure.

"Sweetie~ Go play with Ashiri and the others."

"Then I'll go and congratulate Miss Est with my sister and 'older sister's'. See you later~" With a wave of her hand, she walked towards the sofa, the absolute social center, without any more lingering.

Following her path, his gaze suddenly froze—he met Yōkadō Sakuri's ambiguous, half-smiling gaze.

Speaking of which, since they know Esther, it's impossible that they don't know Yōkadō Sakuri. Given their personalities and sensitivity, they wouldn't hide their feelings for him, which means...

Forget it, let's just destroy it.

His shoulders slumped, and he walked listlessly away from the Dragon Burial Cave.

I have no interest in knowing who will come out on top in the rivalry between Yōkadō Sakuri and Ouka Mai.

As he stared blankly at the faintly visible night view on the glass, contemplating whether to jump off and embark on a thrilling adventure, a lazy voice spoke to him from behind.

"Hey~ White-haired guy, when's dinner? My stomach's been rumbling for ages."

The childish and willful voice made him instantly recognize the other person. He lowered his eyelids and turned around, looking at the little guy who was the shortest he had ever seen, even shorter than Tamade Chiyu.

A beautiful face, blonde hair, blue eyes, and a healthy complexion with smooth, delicate skin... If she were 30 centimeters taller, she would be an outstanding beauty.

Justin Mayari Lagrange, another design genius in the apartment building besides Esther, whom he had educated and reformed in order to stand up for Esther.

With proper training, he could become a world-renowned top designer.

Her family is an old Earl family in Paris, and her uncle is currently the ambassador's secretary at the embassy in Japan. Incidentally, her most admired aunt is her aunt's old classmate, and they had some... well, hard-to-describe story, which can be described as a love-hate relationship.

In addition, her aunt almost became Okura Iyo's fiancée, but was ultimately rejected.

The reasons are complicated; Okura Iyo himself doesn't really have any interest in romance.

"Dinner will be served soon. By the way, I was surprised you actually agreed to come."

By the way, this girl's appearance was also unexpected. He didn't expect her to be willing to come to his room. After making her withdrawn last time, he thought she would hate him.

"I was dragged here by Katerina, and I couldn't not attend the blonde's birthday party... Ah, there seems to be more than one blonde here, so how about Esther?"

She shook her head left and right hesitantly, seemingly having forgotten the unpleasantness from last time.

Although she has a willful personality, her family background and talent allow her to do so, and she does have basic manners.

Chapter 551 Another Yuri Pairing?

"Really? It's fine too..." he brushed it off.

"There are so many beautiful women here! I like pretty people!" Justin looked around with great interest, his small face gradually becoming enthusiastic.

She's more attracted to good-looking people, and her first impression of him was quite good—in other words, she's a sucker for good looks.

"That's wonderful..."

"Huh? What's your reaction? It's Esther's birthday, aren't you happy?" Noticing his low spirits, she looked him up and down with a puzzled expression.

"No, that's not it. I'm just feeling a little sentimental." He patted his cheeks to calm himself down.

Oh well, it's something I'll have to face sooner or later anyway, so it doesn't really matter whether it's sooner or later... right?

The butterfly effect is a terrifying thing!

Don't make it any harder for him!

"Is that so? By the way, didn't Ise-tan come?"

She wasn't very interested in his inner thoughts and turned to look for her classmates.

Ise-tan is actually Umenomiya Isaya. Because of her petite stature, she gave the nickname "Justin" to the people in her class, so she reciprocated by giving them a nickname in return.

If Esther hadn't transferred classes, she'd be called Esther Pig now... What a shame!

He sighed inwardly, wondering if he should make it up to her himself next time.

"No, it's highly unlikely she'll participate in any activities that involve my sister and me."

"Huh? Why?"

"A family feud? Her mother is my aunt, and I used to have prejudices against her."

"Huh? Huh!!! You and Ise-tan are Relatives?!" She seemed genuinely shocked. "This is the first time I've ever heard of this!!!"

"Well, that's all stuff from the previous generation, it's not important anyway."

He deftly brushed past her, his gaze lingering on her with a rather subtle glint in his eyes.

Come to think of it, there's a real chance she'll end up having a yuri relationship with Umenomiya Isaya in the Mirai... It's unbelievable, how come there are so many yuri couples around me?!

This world has gone mad.

And then there's that masochistic maid from Umenomiya Isaya, with such a great figure. Every time they meet, she stares at him with eyes yearning for his attention... I'm so conflicted, should I say yes or no?

M and S, if there were no responsibility involved, it would perfectly match my sexual fetish...

In her words... Otsuga Kaguya, what she sought was not a fake S who only knew how to talk a good game, but a true S who possessed an aura of dominance that looked down on everything, who refused to compromise with anyone, and who came from the inside out!

There are very few people in this world who can meet her requirements, and he is the first—his damn good looks and temperament made him another woman who was captivated by him at first sight.

If this continues, he'll be called a humanoid succubus.

Although... her reaction was actually quite normal, after all, there aren't many people who can resist his charm.

Even his sister would be completely infatuated with Ogura Asahi.

It's just that the people he's looking for happen to fall within this range, which makes his charm seem somewhat lacking.

"Miss Katerina, how have you been lately?" He put down the tyrannical girl and turned to look at the flaxen-haired maid with purple-pink eyes beside her.

Katerina Colette, compared to Justin, this girl who also looked very young attracted more of his attention.

Her face is very youthful, almost the same as Justin's, but like the ageless thirty-year-old Momiji, she is already over 20.

Don't ask why there's such a big age gap among the maids in the same class. Actually, it's not surprising. It's more difficult to find maids who are exactly the same age as their masters to help out at the school.

She was a descendant of her cousin Meryl Linkie, who had been adopted by the same convent when Meryl was living away from home. When Meryl was in high school, she was just a little girl...

Because of her lack of talent and her reluctance to trouble her childhood sweetheart, who is now successful and renowned, she chooses to become Justin's maid and continue her efforts to enter the world of fashion.

My cousin, who inherited my mother's blonde hair, has an absolutely terrifying talent for fashion; she's probably second only to him in the world...

She is capable of completing all garment-making processes by herself, and is quite talented in both design and sewing.

Even though her paper pattern calculation skills were initially weak due to insufficient education in her childhood, she gradually caught up through her efforts—making her an extremely rare all-rounder.

"Hi~ It was... it was pretty good," Katerina stammered and answered slowly.

Unlike Justin, who started Japanese several years in advance, her level is still relatively low.

"Sinon, parle en francais. (If you can't say it, then say it in French.)" he said considerately.

"White hair! You can speak French?!" Justin stared at him in astonishment.

"What's so strange about that?"