Omniverse Time Loop, I Do Whatever I Want

"Excuse the intrusion, Mrs. Yukinoshita. I am Matsukaze Mayu, a teacher from Toyosaki School."

Matsukaze Mayu appeared slightly constrained.

Fushimi Makoto was much more natural: "Hello, my name is Fushimi Makoto."

"Hello to you both, please come in."

A flicker of surprise flashed through Mrs. Yukinoshita's eyes.

She had completely failed to anticipate that Fushimi Makoto would bring a teacher along with him.

The three of them entered the spacious and bright living room, where Yukino and her father were also present.

When Yukino saw Matsukaze Mayu appear, her expression mirrored her mother's exactly.

After the two parties exchanged greetings, Fushimi Makoto handed over the gift, and Mrs. Yukinoshita thanked him with a smile.

Yukino stood up silently to pour tea and brought over some refreshments.

"I originally intended to call my other daughter over as well, since you helped me out a great deal this time, Fushimi-kun... By the way, may I call you Makoto?"

Mrs. Yukinoshita acted incredibly gentle throughout, just like an easygoing elder.

"Of course you may." Fushimi Makoto knew this was not her "true face."

Matsukaze Mayu, sitting beside him, blinked, thinking to herself that she should also call him Makoto to make things feel more intimate.

After the two sides exchanged a few simple pleasantries, Matsukaze Mayu asked curiously: "Mrs. Yukinoshita, regarding the big help you mentioned Fushimi-kun provided, would it be convenient to tell me about it?"

Mrs. Yukinoshita's smile widened: "Simply put, there was a partnership I had been unable to secure, but with his help, our family successfully finalized the deal."

Matsukaze Mayu looked at Fushimi Makoto in surprise, her expression saying: You have this kind of talent?

Then she felt happy; as expected of her favorite student, he was truly impressive.

Sitting opposite them, Yukino's eyes flickered. The day she received her mother's phone call, her feelings were actually much the same as Matsukaze Mayu's.

Not only had she rarely received praise from her mother, but her mother had even begun to show more concern for her.

The reason for all of this pointed directly to Fushimi Makoto.

Is this how you intend to win me over?

By improving my relationship with my mother, letting me receive more maternal love and care, and even benefiting my family.

Yukino sighed inwardly.

Can I even handle this kind of approach?

Besides, this guy still has so many secrets.

Just the fact that Fushimi Makoto could chat and laugh with her mother was something Yukino admitted she couldn't do.

At this moment, Mrs. Yukinoshita asked with a smile: "By the way, I heard from Yukino that you seem to be very familiar with our family's situation, Makoto?"

Yukino immediately tensed up.

This matter involved the time loop!

Fushimi Makoto noticed the change in Yukino's mood, thinking to himself that Haji-Yuki was triggered.

Chapter 17: Let's Each Keep Our Own Perspective

In the living room, the Yukinoshita couple both wore gentle smiles.

Yukino appeared calm on the surface, but was nervous inside.

Matsukaze Mayu looked at Fushimi Makoto with curiosity, while unable to stop herself from guessing the true nature of his relationship with Yukino.

"That is a long story."

Under everyone's gaze, Fushimi Makoto appeared exceptionally composed.

Mrs. Yukinoshita had anticipated this, smiling: "If it is a topic that is inconvenient to discuss, then I will not ask."

This tactic was known as advancing by retreating.

Especially when an elder said this to you, and with Yukino present, the sentence was more like a reminder: I really want to know the inside story.

However, Fushimi Makoto nodded cheerfully: "Thank you, Auntie Yukinoshita, then we shall talk about it next time."

Mrs. Yukinoshita:?

Yukino, standing to the side, found it hard to keep a straight face, but fortunately, she held it in.

I should have expected this; this guy's personality is just like that, and he has definitely tried this many times in the time loop.

The young girl naturally caught the momentary look of astonishment on her mother's face.

That was close, I almost couldn't help but laugh out loud...

Matsukaze Mayu said softly at this moment: "I just remembered, Makoto, you are usually very busy too. If you don't really want to talk about this, it would be fine to switch to a lighter topic."

Well played, Teacher Matsukaze.

Fushimi Makoto thought that bringing Matsukaze Mayu along was indeed the right choice.

She was naturally gentle and attentive, and now that her heart was set on Fushimi Makoto, naturally, whatever she said or did was from Fushimi Makoto's perspective.

Since their teacher had spoken up, even if Mrs. Yukinoshita still wanted to probe for information, she could no longer press the matter.

Otherwise, it would be quite rude.

"Thank you." Fushimi Makoto thanked her sincerely.

"You're welcome~"

Matsukaze Mayu smiled happily.

She wasn't happy because of Fushimi Makoto's gratitude, but because she had seized the chance to call him "Makoto," and he hadn't shown any aversion, accepting it quite naturally.

That was the real reason she was happy.

Who said a gentle, soft-looking beauty teacher didn't have her own little schemes?

Mrs. Yukinoshita observed all of this, her thoughts shifting quietly.

However, she said aloud, "Since it's inconvenient, then as Matsukaze-sensei suggested, let's change the subject."

Then, she asked with the amiable demeanor characteristic of an elder, "Makoto, you've done me such a huge favor this time; I must give you a reward. Is there anything you want?"

She had already decided before coming that a reward was necessary.

This would not only help her win over a junior like Fushimi Makoto but also indirectly strengthen the friendship between him and Yukino.

"I actually do have something I'd like your help with," Fushimi Makoto said.

"Oh? Then feel free to ask. As long as it's something I can help with, I'd be more than happy to," Mrs. Yukinoshita said warmly.

Yukino looked over instinctively; she was also a bit curious about what Fushimi Makoto was going to say.

"Actually, I'm planning to start a club recently. If all goes well, I should be shooting a few short films in the club for practice."

"Shooting short films for practice?"

"Yes, because I've written a few stories that I'm quite satisfied with, and I feel like I might be able to pitch them to film and television companies in the future. If they could be made into movies or TV dramas, that would be such a sense of achievement."

Hearing these words from Fushimi Makoto, everyone except Yukino, who had already guessed as much, couldn't help but be surprised.

Shouldn't a high school student be thinking about studies or romance? Or perhaps joining the soccer or baseball club and working hard with dreams of entering the professional leagues?

Yet, Fushimi Makoto had come up with a project that far exceeded their expectations.

Only Yukino nodded secretly; she had previously considered that the stories Fushimi Makoto wrote were very suitable for adaptation.

Moreover, she had heard him mention that there were nine more stories just like that one.

"Young people these days are truly impressive," Mr. Yukinoshita remarked with a sigh.

Mrs. Yukinoshita asked, "Do you want me to help you get in touch with film and television companies?"

Fushimi Makoto nodded.

"No problem. Let's exchange contact information first, and you can contact me anytime in the future."

Mrs. Yukinoshita took out her phone and added calmly, "Although I don't know much about the film industry, I've met people from the industry at banquets before, including some active actors. I should be able to help you."

Fushimi Makoto: "Then I'll leave it to you."

"Besides this request, is there anything else you'd like to do?"

Mrs. Yukinoshita brought the topic back.

She had been generous and easy to talk to from start to finish, clearly wanting to leave a good impression.

Fushimi Makoto: "If possible, I have one more small request."

"What request?"

"I really hope you can treat me as a peer and a friend; that would give me an even greater sense of achievement."

Treat him as a peer and a friend?

What are you trying to do, Fushimi Makoto?

Yukino frowned.

Mrs. Yukinoshita laughed instead: "What kind of request is that?"

Mr. Yukinoshita chuckled: "Ever since we met, I've always felt you were a bit too mature. But now, you finally have the feeling a young man should have."

Matsukaze Mayu was also covering her mouth and giggling.

Clearly, they were all thinking the same thing.

Many high school students at this age are at their most sensitive, hoping to appear mature.

Children at this stage are about to grow up; they are simultaneously longing to become adults while feeling uneasy and excited about the new world to come.

The Yukinoshita Couple had both been through that age.

In their eyes, Fushimi Makoto also possessed those youthful thoughts, hoping not to be treated like a child by his elders.

That was why Mr. Yukinoshita had said what he said.

Only Yukino felt uneasy.

This guy had grown up through a time loop!

She didn't believe for a second that Fushimi Makoto still possessed the adolescent delusions of grandeur or the naive desire to become an adult.

"Makoto, you wouldn't want to be treated like a child, would you?" Matsukaze Mayu smiled gently.

Fushimi Makoto: "Yeah, that's what I've always thought."

He was spouting nonsense!

Yukino took a deep breath.

Matsukaze Mayu's eyes softened: "Then, in private, we can interact as friends."

Mrs. Yukinoshita laughed at this: "If it's such a simple request, then as long as there are no outsiders present, I can treat you as a friend."

Mr. Yukinoshita joined in: "I can do that too."

Wait a minute!

Are you not even going to ask for my opinion?

Yukino felt a bit anxious.

"That would be great." Fushimi Makoto's face was written with joy.

He then looked at Yukino as if puzzled: "By the way, if we really interact as friends, what should I and Yukino do?"

Yukino looked at him expressionlessly.

That little expression seemed to be asking: Is this another one of your combos?

Fushimi Makoto pretended not to see it: "How about this, we'll just stick to our own terms—Yukino, you call me brother, and I'll call you classmate."

"I refuse." Yukino spoke without hesitation.

The Yukinoshita Couple exchanged a smile; they felt the aura of a young man from Fushimi Makoto once again.

This was more like it; the overly mature way he had been speaking just moments ago had made them feel as if they were talking to a peer.