Are You Back to Poking Your Nose into Everything?

Although Fushimi Makoto knew that Yukino didn't care about such trivial topics as body shape, if Ichika showed off too much, Yukino would definitely beat her up.

"Why Yukinoshita- san?" Honest Itsuki couldn't figure it out.

Nakano Nino coughed lightly. "Yukinoshita is very pretty, just a little thin."

"Oh~"

Now everyone understood.

Nakano Itsuki rolled her eyes at her sister. "Ichika, you're so boring."

Nakano Ichika pretended not to hear and Fushimi Makoto: "It's your turn to act."

"Huh? Me?" Fushimi Makoto pointed to his face.

"If it weren't you, who else could it be? If I were to invite Yukinoshita, she would probably refuse without even thinking about it," Nakano Ichika logically.

She had clashed with Yukino many times, and she knew very well how quick Yukino's mind worked.

Fushimi Makoto's tone was subtle. "You mean, you want me to go and invite Yukino swimming with you, carrying your idea of showing off your figure?"

"Mmm-hmm-hmm." Nakano Ichika's little head nodded frantically.

Everyone else immediately fell silent.

Talking about someone's figure behind their back is obviously impolite.

Nino previously reminded her sisters that "Yukino too thin," which could be considered a subtle hint.

"Please, Makoto, I'll do anything." Nakano Ichika clasped her hands together, giving an exaggerated expression that said, "I'd give you my heart."

Fushimi Makoto reluctantly picked up his phone, feeling like he was heading to his execution, and tapped on Yukino's friend profile picture.

Inviting Yukino and Ichika to go swimming together—isn't that just being rude?

He suddenly understood how Benbo'erba felt at that time.

Sorry for the lateness. I was planning to stay home and play games and write during the holiday, but my childhood friend came over for drinks tonight, which is why I'm only getting around to writing this now.

Chapter 157 So, you're doing research everywhere again?

Nakano Ichika's sisters didn't object to her plan to invite Yukino.

One reason is that during filming, whenever people visited the set, they always saw Yukino being meticulous on set.

On the other hand, they usually relax together in the club activity room, and they have seen Yukino explaining problems to Itsuki.

Even Nakano Ichika, Yukino's strongest rival (Ichika herself acknowledges), has to admit Yukino's excellence.

Whenever the two sides get down to business, Yukino and Fushimi Makoto are the most trustworthy companions.

"If Fushimi's invitation is successful, it will be the first time the five of us have taken someone else swimming together," Nakano Yotsuba thought of this.

Nakano Ichika pointed at Fushimi Makoto: "Isn't he a person?"

"Fushimi is our tutor and friend. As Ichika Yukinoshita, whom you mentioned, it seems that apart from Itsuki, who is relatively familiar with her, no one else really interacts with her," Nakano Yotsuba said, revealing her true feelings.

Nakano Ichika paused for a moment, then nodded. "That's true."

Even she wouldn't dare say how familiar she was with Yukino.

At least until now, she has never heard Yukino say that the two of them are friends.

On the contrary, Itsuki and Yukino get along very well, and their relationship is just like that of normal friends.

"Actually, Yukinoshita is a very nice person." Nakano Itsuki couldn't help but speak up after being mentioned repeatedly.

Nakano Ichika waved her hand. "Alright, we all know you admire her, but let's get Makoto sorted out the important matters now."

As soon as she finished speaking, all eyes turned to Fushimi Makoto.

This time, Fushimi Makoto wasn't joking. "I can only say I can give it a try, but whether she's willing to join or not, I can't guarantee."

Nakano Ichika deliberately asked, "You two are such good friends, can't you even ask her out?"

Of course I can get her to go out with me.

Fushimi Makoto.

The problem is that, given Yukino's intelligence, she could instantly guess Ichika's intentions the moment she heard Ichika invite her to go swimming.

Under these circumstances, even Fushimi Makoto was not confident.

As soon as he sent a voice message to Yukino, Ichika and the others gathered around.

The voice call connected quickly, "What's up?"

There seemed to be a buzzing noise in the surroundings.

Fushimi Makoto asked, "Are you blow-drying your hair?"

"Yeah, I just took a shower."

"Then you should wait until tonight to take a bath."

"What's the meaning?"

"Want to go swimming? My treat."

"I'm not going." Yukino refused very decisively.

Fushimi Makoto glanced at the five girls surrounding him. Ichika kept giving him meaningful glances and even put her hands together in a pleading gesture.

He smiled helplessly and continued, "Don't be so quick to refuse. The weather has been getting hotter and hotter lately. Don't you think this kind of weather is perfect for swimming?"

"It really suits you," Yukino agreed.

"Then why did you refuse?"

"You suddenly asked me to go swimming, so you must have some other purpose, but you haven't said it yet. Do you think I should just agree?"

"So that's what you were thinking about? Okay, to be honest, it wasn't just the two of us who went swimming this time; Ichika and the others Ichika too."

"Who are you referring to Ichika -kun and whom?"

"The five of them."

Yukino paused for a second on the other end of the phone, then suddenly chuckled, "Should I praise you? It hasn't been long, and you've already gotten along well with all of them."

The five girls from the Nakano Family covered their mouths and giggled.

Aside from Ichika and Itsuki frequently seeing Yukino, Miku and the others were thinking, "So, Yukino, who usually seems so aloof and Yukinoshita, can also be sarcastic and interesting."

"Don't talk about building good relationships. You should know that you also played a part in this," Fushimi Makoto said calmly.

"What do you mean?" Yukino, puzzled.

"Because you helped Ichika and Itsuki with their homework beforehand, my tutoring with them went so smoothly, and we even became friends as a result."

"Your flattery skills have improved quite a bit."

Huh?

Sounds promising?

Fushimi Makoto was about to press his advantage, Yukino quickly interjected, "Whose idea was it to go swimming together?"

"I."

"Then whose idea was it to call and invite me?"

"It's still me."

You're lying.

Yukino a cold laugh, suddenly revealing the sharpness Yukinoshita exterior. "It was Ichika who asked you to call me, wasn't it?"

Fushimi Makoto: "..."

"I know she's got some skills, but that's about it. Swimming in the sweltering heat is certainly a good excuse, but what she really wants is to show off her figure."

Fushimi Makoto gave me a "you saw that, didn't you?" look and turned to look at Ichika and the others.

Nakano Ichika blinked, clenched her little fist, and waved it: Good luck!

Nakano Yotsuba found it interesting and imitated her, raising her little fist high.

Fushimi Makoto thought to himself: Do you think just putting in the effort will work? And Yotsuba, why are you joining in the fun?

Just then, Yukino's voice floated over. "Ichika is still so childish and boring. Sometimes I really wonder if she's really the eldest daughter of the Nakano Family."

Nakano Ichika blushed instantly, and couldn't help but say, "Yukinoshita, that's a bit rude of you."

"So you were eavesdropping all along," Yukino laughed.

Oh no, she did it on purpose!

Nakano Ichika's expression froze.

Fushimi Makoto simply handed her the phone. "Do you want to say a few words?"

Nakano Ichika didn't hesitate to snatch it away. "Since you've already guessed Yukinoshita, then I can admit that's what I really think."

"It's so childish." Yukino commented.

"Say what you will, anyway, I still really hope you can come, after all, we've gotten along quite well sometimes."

"For example, every time you provoke me, you end up just blushing and glaring at me angrily?"

"..."

Nakano Ichika handed the phone to Fushimi Makoto with a blank expression.

Nino and the others stared in astonishment, mouths agape. Yukinoshita, how sharp!

They had never seen Ichika so utterly helpless before.

But Fushimi Makoto knew that Ichika was not without the ability to fight back.

Rather, they dare not.

Ichika still remembers that Yukino was proficient in Aikido.

She can provoke Yukino, but she can't go too far.

Yukino knows her home address.

If Ichika really angers Yukino, and she confronts me in real life, Ichika will be too ashamed to face her sisters.

Where are you planning to swim?

At that moment, Yukino's voice came from the phone.

Fushimi Makoto paused for a second, then asked, "You agreed?"

"Why shouldn't I go if someone's treating me?"

"I'll send you the address later."

"Yes, I'll bring a friend with me," Yukino suddenly said.

"You have friends?" Fushimi Makoto asked instinctively.

"... I was going to talk to you a bit more, but there's no need to satisfy your curiosity now. I'm hanging up."

"Don't keep me in suspense, I'm genuinely curious about who this friend you're talking about is."

"Beep beep beep."

Yukino kept her word and hung up the phone on the spot without hesitation for even a second.

"She actually agreed?" Nakano Ichika was stunned for a moment, then burst into a delighted laugh.

Nakano Itsuki hesitated before saying, "Knowing Yukinoshita, since she's willing to come, she definitely won't care about Ichika's figure, as you mentioned."

Nakano Ichika smiled beautifully, "Just because she doesn't care doesn't mean I can't attack."

Then, she picked up her phone and said to everyone, "I'm going to ask my dad to find us a swimming pool, preferably one where we won't be disturbed by outsiders."

Fushimi Makoto remained standing there, deep in thought.

Who is Yukino's friend?

Itsuki, who is close to her, is right beside her, and Ichika, with whom she has a fairly good relationship, is also here.