Ichika Nakano: Evil Yukinoshita!

By now, Fushimi Makoto could clearly see that Yukino's skills had become more proficient and professional.

Nakano Yotsuba excels in explosive power, but her technique is far inferior to Yukino's.

Her voluptuous figure gives her an advantage in buoyancy, but swimming is not just about buoyancy, but also about resistance.

The match between the two was very short, just one round trip.

Yukino's speed noticeably decreased in the second half of the race, and her tired face was clearly visible when she took a breath.

But she is extremely resilient; she will not slacken, and she will never give up.

Even though Nakano Yotsuba caught up significantly in the second half of the race, she still lost in the end.

Ichika and the others were stunned for a second when they saw Yotsuba lose.

However, Ichika quickly ran to the shore, squatted down, and reached out her hand. Then Nino and the others ran over and together they pulled Yotsuba up.

"Ichika, I..."

"It's okay, you're already very good."

Nakano Ichika interrupted Yotsuba and gave her younger sister a warm hug.

At this moment, she displayed the demeanor and gentleness of an eldest daughter.

She didn't want Yotsuba to take this small matter too seriously, so she smiled and said, "It's just a little punishment. I'm not like Nino, who gets easily angered by the slightest punishment."

She cleverly introduced Nino.

"Hey, Ichika, why did you bring me up like this?" Nakano Nino immediately retorted.

The atmosphere suddenly became cheerful.

Yukino, on the other side, hadn't gone ashore; she was leaning against the bank, panting.

Although the competition was short, it required a lot of explosive power in a short period of time.

Upon reaching the finish line, her tense nerves relaxed, followed by a wave of exhaustion.

"Are you alright?" Eriri Spencer Sawamura, squatting on the shore with worry in her eyes.

Seeing her new friend's expression, the kind-hearted girl couldn't care less about being arrogant.

Yukino said calmly, "I just need to rest for a while..."

Before she could finish speaking, she saw a strong arm reach out to her.

"Come up first. There's water in the box over by the bench. Go rest there," Fushimi Makoto reminded him.

"Um."

Yukino generously took his hand and climbed up, panting.

The girls from the Nakano Family also witnessed this scene, but even the possessive Ichika and Nino didn't say anything.

They witnessed Yukino's excellence once again.

Eriri Spencer Sawamura followed Yukino to the bench and sat down, her fair face still faintly flushed with excitement. "You're so fast, especially the first half, I almost couldn't see how you even breathed."

Yukino took a sip of water, her face devoid of any smugness. "Yotsuba is actually very capable. The reason I was able to beat her is entirely because I have more knowledge and am more professional than her."

"Can I ask you for advice in the future?" Nakano Yotsuba's little head suddenly popped out from behind.

Startled, Yukino's wrist jerked, spilling a large amount of water from the bottle.

She had been frowning, but when she turned her head and saw Nakano Yotsuba's sincere and adorable face, she paused for two seconds before saying, "If you mean the time after school when everyone is in the activity room, then I can help you answer your question."

"Thank you, Yukinoshita- kun." Nakano Yotsuba stood up with delight and bowed politely.

Yukino was slightly taken aback; her impression of Yotsuba improved even more.

But as good as it is, it doesn't mean she'll forget that incident.

She steadied herself, turned to look at Ichika, who was still squatting on the shore. "Ichika, it's time for you to keep your promise."

Nakano Ichika stood up seemingly unconcerned, her face relaxed, and said, "So, how are you going to punish me?"

Yukino gestured with her eyes to the bench next to her. "You can only sit here and rest until we finish swimming today. This punishment isn't too much, is it?"

Nakano Ichika looked slightly taken aback. "Huh? That's it?"

"So, you agree?"

"Certainly!"

Nakano Ichika was a little worried just now, thinking that Yukino would embarrass her.

She hadn't expected such a small punishment.

Is it enough to just sit here?

So simple, who do you think you are?

"Yukinoshita isn't as difficult to get along with as the rumors say," Nakano Nino muttered softly.

Miku, standing beside her, nodded. "Most of the rumors are indeed false. It's possible that some people are just jealous of Yukinoshita, so they resort to despicable rumors."

"I told you long ago that Yukinoshita is a very gentle person, but none of you believed me." Nakano Itsuki pouted.

Yukino's nonchalant punishment subtly and significantly improved the Nakano Family girls' impression of her.

Even Eriri Spencer Sawamura thinks Yukino a kind person.

Except for Fushimi Makoto.

He hasn't said a word since he walked back with Yukino.

He also wanted to see how Yukino would punish Ichika.

Of course, he was only curious about it, not worried.

Although Yukino is extremely strict when it comes to serious matters, she is an incredibly kind-hearted girl.

Furthermore, since she and Ichika had previously agreed that the punishment wouldn't be too severe, Fushimi Makoto was only filled with curiosity at this moment.

But now, his curiosity had only grown stronger.

Given her personality, she would never do something half-heartedly.

Unless she agrees that her true goal in challenging Ichika is not to punish Ichika.

After the brief skirmish, Nino and the others went back to swimming and relaxing happily.

Eriri Spencer Sawamura watched with envy, hesitated for a moment, and was about to speak to Yukino when the latter interrupted, "Go if you want, you don't need to come specifically to see me."

"Hmm? I wasn't actually looking at you. I just thought the water was too cold and wanted to wait a while before getting in." Eriri Spencer Sawamura's tsundere passive skill was activated.

Yukino shook her head, looking rather helpless.

She noticed Eriri Spencer Sawamura's flaws the moment she first met her.

Being arrogant or haughty is a very bad habit.

Whether in serious matters or in everyday trifles, she believes this is a bad habit that must be corrected.

But she and Eriri Spencer Sawamura weren't that close yet, so she naturally wouldn't force her.

With Eriri Spencer Sawamura happily Fushimi Makoto and his two companions remained.

Nakano Ichika lay comfortably on the bench, holding a juice in her hand, slowly biting the straw and enjoying it.

This isn't punishment at all.

It seems I misunderstood Yukinoshita before; she is clearly a soft-hearted goddess.

If Fushimi Makoto knew what she was thinking, he would probably jokingly say, "So it's [Yukino], no wonder this card is so powerful."

Yukino hugged her knees, casually watching the girls in the pool for a while, then suddenly asked, "Fushimi, are you really not planning to swim?"

Fushimi Makoto seemed oblivious, lazily replying, "Why would I go down and expend energy if I can just lie down? Besides, there's iced cola in the box. You should know the value of the first sip of iced cola in summer, right?"

Yukino ignored his cola theory. "I'd rather see you go swimming."

Nakano Ichika's laughter drifted over. "You mean, you want to admire Makoto's... body when he's exercising?"

Yukino turned her head, stared at her with obvious disdain, and said, "Now I understand, it's not that Fushimi's stupidity infected you, but rather that you have a very stupid side all along."

"You mean making a stupid mistake, right? I get it. Everyone makes stupid mistakes sometimes; that's what makes a normal person," Nakano Ichika retorted with a grin.

Yukino smiled slightly, "Indeed, normal people make stupid mistakes sometimes, but if you make stupid mistakes most of the time, then you can't be called a normal person."

"It's so hard to understand what Makoto Shinkai is saying~" Unable to argue back, Nakano Ichika changed the subject.

"The combat effectiveness of the guards is indeed a bit lacking," Yukino retorted casually.

Fushimi Makoto couldn't help but ask, "How long are you going to use these two titles?"

"We'll have to see how long Ichika can keep up her stupidity," Yukino said.

Nakano Ichika sat up, tilting her head adorably. "How about a lifetime?"

Yukino didn't want to continue this foolish conversation.

She looked at Fushimi Makoto again and said, "You probably guessed it by now, right? I deliberately let Ichika off the hook because I had another purpose."

Is this a case of realizing that probing wasn't working, and finally deciding to lay their cards on the table?

Fushimi Makoto perked up. "So, your purpose is?"

Yukino rested her chin on her hand, her gaze intense, and said, "I've known you for so long, and I've never seen you use your full strength before."

So that's what it was!

Fushimi Makoto suddenly understood.

She knew that she had always had a habit of exercising.

Given that she also has the cheat ability of Time Loop, she would naturally become curious about her own physical abilities.

"Wait, what do you mean you went easy on me?" Nakano Ichika protested, "Yukinoshita, isn't that a bit rude of you?"

Yukino glanced at him. "Do you want me to punish you even more severely?"

Then, before the other person could speak, she suddenly laughed, "I almost forgot to tell you, I'm very good at Aikido, and I feel like I've improved recently, but I still need a sparring partner."

Intimidation!

This is absolutely intimidation!

Nakano Ichika wasn't stupid; she decisively looked away and commented on her sisters, "Looking at it this way, the five of us really do have similar figures; we all have the same great figures."

Seeing that she had transformed into a cowardly lizard, Yukino did not pursue her. Instead, she asked Fushimi Makoto, "What are your thoughts?"

Fushimi Makoto sensed Yukino's thirst for knowledge and decided to cooperate with her.

He slowly stood up, his tone calm. "Have you ever seen me at my peak?"

Yukino was puzzled, but still replied, "That's precisely why I'm curious."

"Then I'll show you."

Fushimi Makoto strode towards the swimming pool.

He followed in the footsteps of Madara Uchiha.

Yukino looked at him in confusion for two seconds, then subconsciously glanced at Ichika: "What's wrong with him?"

To everyone's surprise, Nakano Ichika cupped her face and smiled sweetly, saying, "He's so handsome."

Yukino: "..."

An idiot and a blind man, no wonder you two can hang out together!

Chapter 161 Nakano Ichika: The Evil Yukinoshita!

Inside the venue.

Fushimi Makoto was stretching his body.

Yukino sat beside him, her fair legs gently swaying in the water, revealing that her inner emotions were far from as calm as her face suggested.

I finally had the chance to observe his physical condition up close.

Although using swimming alone to evaluate the sample size is too small, it's still better than simulating it in my mind by myself.

Nakano Nino and the others also came over at this time. After Itsuki asked around, they learned from Yukino that Fushimi Makoto was preparing to swim a lap at full strength.