Time Loop in Anime Multiverse, I Do Whatever I Want 17

Yet, the unique sense of approachability that Fushimi Makoto possessed made the Yukinoshita Couple feel quite favorably toward him.

Everyone was very happy with this meeting.

Except for Yukino.

The Yukinoshita Couple also insisted that Fushimi Makoto and Matsukaze Mayu stay for lunch, as it was nearly time to eat anyway.

Neither Fushimi Makoto nor Matsukaze Mayu refused.

Watching Fushimi Makoto's relationship with her parents grow closer and closer, Yukino suddenly thought of a phrase—doing whatever one pleases.

Yes, exactly that—doing whatever he pleases!

Relying on the growth he gained from the time loop, he could easily handle every person and situation he had previously encountered.

She even suspected that today, in front of her mother, who usually exuded such an oppressive aura, Fushimi Makoto had only performed the bare minimum.

If that were truly the case, then this guy could really do whatever he pleased in her own home!

After thinking it over, Yukino finally couldn't hold back and said softly, "Mother, I have something I would like to discuss with Fushimi-san in private."

"Very well." Mrs. Yukinoshita nodded.

Yukino shot a look at Fushimi Makoto, and the latter rose calmly.

The two had just reached the balcony, and as Yukino was pondering how to fish for information, she heard Fushimi Makoto blurt out, "What are you thinking about, Yukinoshita? Tell your big brother, and I'll help you figure it out."

Yukino's beautiful face turned completely dark.

Just as she was preparing to interrogate Fushimi Makoto with a cold expression, he spoke again.

"Your relationship with Mrs. Yukinoshita will get better and better in the future; I will help you."

Yukino froze.

The anger that had just flared up in her heart vanished in an instant.

She looked at Fushimi Makoto with an incredibly complex gaze: "Didn't you say at the cat cafe that day that you weren't trying to win me over?"

Fushimi Makoto: "That's right."

Yukino bit her lip: "Then why are you helping me like this..."

Fushimi Makoto: "Because you won't even call me 'big brother,' so I have no choice but to step up my efforts."

Unexpectedly, Yukino did not retort; instead, she stared intently at his face with eyes full of emotion.

Chapter 18 Yukino: He treats Ichika even better!

Yukino's mood at this moment was somewhat complicated.

Before today, she had assumed this meeting wouldn't be very pleasant, and that it might even give Fushimi Makoto certain ideas about her family.

After all, her mother had already hinted over the phone: she hoped Yukino would manage her friendship with Fushimi Makoto well.

This meant that her mother definitely wanted to probe into Fushimi Makoto's family background and, incidentally, formulate a plan in her mind.

Based on her understanding of Fushimi Makoto over this period, she didn't believe he hadn't noticed.

However, not only was the atmosphere of today's conversation pleasantly excessive, but Fushimi Makoto's performance could even be described as strolling through a park.

It was just like the day they first met, when he set a one-minute timer and saved that mother and child with perfect timing.

The shock and questions in the young girl's heart were no less than they had been that day.

"Actually, there is no need for you to overcomplicate things."

Just then, Fushimi Makoto's voice rang out.

Yukino quickly composed herself, looking at his calm face: "You know again?"

"Know what?"

"My thoughts."

Fushimi Makoto immediately laughed: "Your thoughts are practically written all over your face; how could I not know?"

Yukino resisted the urge to touch her face and adjusted her emotions: "Why did you ask my parents to treat you as a peer and friend?"

Fushimi Makoto had anticipated this: "Because I don't want to be treated like a child by them."

His answer was not a lie.

With the system tasks in place, he certainly wanted to become Yukino's "elder."

At the very least, when it came to how he was addressed, he was determined to see it through.

Therefore, Yukino stared at him carefully for a few seconds, but she couldn't detect a hint of deception.

Yukino's expression became subtle: "You actually care about things like that?"

"Why wouldn't I care?" Fushimi Makoto countered.

Yukino glanced quickly toward the living room and lowered her voice: "You said it yourself, you've spent a long time in a time loop, so you shouldn't have these kinds of adolescent desires to grow up."

Fushimi Makoto smiled calmly: "It is precisely because I have experienced so much that I refuse to be treated like a child."

Yukino was left speechless.

The logic behind this statement was sound.

She even felt it made sense.

"So? Are you willing to call me brother?" Fushimi Makoto pulled the topic back.

Yukino suddenly asked, "What you just said about filming short clips for practice and potentially developing a career in the film industry, is that true?"

"Yeah, it's a way for me to find something to do; otherwise, wouldn't everything I've learned go to waste?" Fushimi Makoto answered patiently.

"Then you're planning to start your own club?"

"Yes."

"I see."

Yukino took a breath, staring into Fushimi Makoto's eyes, "If you don't mind, I want to join your club."

"You were already in my plan for members," Fushimi Makoto said.

Unaccountably, Yukino felt a bit happy inside.

It was the joy of being recognized and trusted.

A faint smile appeared on Yukino's face.

Fushimi Makoto asked again, "Can you call me brother now?"

Yukino's smile froze, and she finally revealed a look of disdain, "Do you care about that so much?"

Fushimi Makoto slowly dropped a trump card: "If I experience a time loop again in the future, I can take you along."

Thump-thump!

Yukino's heart skipped a beat quite uncooperatively.

She unconsciously clenched her small fists.

This guy is fishing!

He knows perfectly well that I want to uncover the truth, yet he's actively dangling the bait!

However, Fushimi Makoto had more than one trump card: "Remember what I told you that day? Aside from you, everyone else treats the time loop as a joke, which is why I trust you so much."

He gazed into Yukino's beautiful eyes.

Yukino felt the intense emotion in his eyes.

The girl's cheeks flushed slightly, and she turned her body away, trying to use her hair to hide her shyness.

This heavy, significant trust made her feel embarrassed in front of a member of the opposite sex for the first time in her life.

She remained quiet for nearly three seconds this time.

Finally, she asked in a low, embarrassed voice, "What month is your birthday?"

"January 1st." Fushimi Makoto understood what she meant.

Yukino nodded, feigning composure, "You're two days older than me."

She was giving herself a way out.

Afterward, still avoiding eye contact with Fushimi Makoto, she turned her face away and softly called out, "Big brother."

Not the intimate "older brother," but the more formal "big brother."

Fushimi Makoto smiled with satisfaction.

Because he heard the mechanical sound of the system notification.

[Congratulations to the host for completing the beginner task.]

[Task reward (Badge of the All-Rounder Girl): This is a gift from the genius girl Yukino. She sincerely considers you a friend and is grateful to accept your care and concern as an elder. With this badge, you will have efficiency far beyond ordinary people in everything you do, and your rate of improvement will be several times that of a normal person.]

Fushimi Makoto's first thought upon receiving the reward was: Does this mean Yukino will never be able to surpass him in studies?

After Yukino embarrassedly called out that "big brother," she kept secretly observing Fushimi Makoto's expression.

Seeing that he was just smiling with satisfaction and not teasing her, she relaxed.

This guy has been helping her all along and is even prepared to continue helping her bridge the gap with her mother in the future; that is indeed something only an elder would do.

As she thought about this, her emotions gradually calmed down.

But just as she was about to speak, Fushimi Makoto suddenly said, "From now on, we're brothers."

Yukino: "?"

Fushimi Makoto: "If anyone at school bullies you, just feel free to drop your big brother's name."

Yukino: "???"

As expected!

This guy is still a bit wicked!

Yukino couldn't hold it in; she glared at him fiercely with a blushing face.

So cute.

Fushimi Makoto was very pleased.

He immediately said, "When you face your mother, feel free to relax a little. She must be gratified by your growth right now. I will continue to help you in the future, so there is no need for you to keep your emotions so tense when you are with her."

Yukino was startled.

She felt her cheeks heating up slightly once again.

This time, she did not avoid Fushimi Makoto's gaze and whispered, "Thank you."

"There is no need to say such things between siblings," Fushimi Makoto said, waving his hand.

Yukino disliked this topic, so she pretended not to hear it: "I remember you called me Yukino before. Why did it change to Yukinoshita later?"

Fushimi Makoto: "Because I felt that you weren't quite used to it."

Yukino remained silent.

She was indeed not quite used to it.

But she could sense that this was not Fushimi Makoto's true reason.

She thought about how he now called Nakano Ichika by her first name directly.

That familiar sense of disparity welled up in her heart once again.

He treats Nakano Ichika better!

"Alright, we should head back," Fushimi Makoto's voice came over.

Yukino gave a soft hum, not voicing her inner thoughts.

Just as she was about to return to the living room, she caught a glimpse of Fushimi Makoto extending his left hand, reaching all the way behind her back.

Yukino frowned: "What are you doing?"

Fushimi Makoto: "I already told you that you can completely relax and shouldn't be so tense all the time. At the very least, Mother Yukinoshita is very easy to talk to right now. Especially when she sees that we have such a good relationship, she will be even happier and naturally will think highly of you."