Yukino: Will We Win? (cont.)

Yukino couldn't help but show a look of disgust again. "The fact that I said that means I've remembered it."

"Then let me ask you, my lovely second young lady, have you been spending all your time reading or taking notes lately, aside from seeing friends?"

"Yes."

Yukino blushed slightly.

She wasn't blushing Fushimi Makoto knew her so well; rather, she was embarrassed that he had called her "my lovely second young lady" in front of her mother.

Shouldn't this nickname only be used when the two of you are alone?

She glanced instinctively at her mother sitting to her right; the beautiful woman simply smiled and said nothing.

"In other words, if I hadn't come with you today and had been invited to your house by your aunt, you would be busy again now." Fushimi Makoto with a serious expression.

Yukino couldn't refute it and could only admit, "That's true."

She thought that Fushimi Makoto would take the opportunity to argue with her, just like before.

To his surprise, the other person sighed, as if there was nothing they could do. "In that case, for your health's sake, I can only make sure you rest today."

Yukino: "?"

This is the first time I've heard someone describe wanting to sleep with me and lust for me in such a fresh and elegant way!

Supervise yourself?

That means he wants to stay overnight.

Once he stays overnight, even if he initially stays in the guest room, he will definitely come knocking on my door late at night!

"Is Makoto going to stay overnight? That would be perfect. I'd also like to hear your thoughts on this trip."

Before Yukino could express her opinion, the beautiful woman beside her spoke first.

Fushimi Makoto nodded. "Then I'll take my leave, lovely second young lady."

"Please address me differently," Yukino snapped.

You called me that once in front of my mother, and that's one thing, but why did you keep doing it?

I already said, I know I'm cute!

Mrs. Yukinoshita shook her head and chuckled, seemingly finding the way the two interacted quite amusing.

But Fushimi Makoto could sense that she wasn't truly happy; her smile was merely a facade, a protective layer...

He feigned ignorance and continued chatting with Yukino: "I have a quote I really like, I wonder if you'll like it."

"What did you say?" Yukino became slightly interested.

"The most important thing is to enjoy life while you can," said Fushimi Makoto.

Yukino lost in thought.

She was very clever and immediately understood what Fushimi Makoto meant.

In short: I have Time Loop; if you want to improve, just tell me. In daily life, I hope you pay more attention to balancing work and rest.

Yukino suddenly put down her pen, her expression no longer the cold indifference she Fushimi Makoto, but instead revealing a beautiful smile, "That's a good point, I accept it."

However, Yukino didn't realize that she wasn't the only one who took Fushimi Makoto's words to heart.

And there's Mrs. Yukinoshita next to her.

The beautiful woman also fell into deep thought, her pretty eyes sparkling with a captivating light that quickly faded.

After a while, Mrs. Yukinoshita suddenly decided to stay overnight as well.

Yukino was willing, but her apartment only had one guest room.

"I'll sleep on the sofa, it's just for one night anyway," Fushimi Makoto offered.

Mrs. Yukinoshita was quite concerned for him. "You're a guest, why don't I share a room with Yukino?"

If you sleep with Yukino, how am I supposed to get Yukino to tutor me?

Fushimi Makoto immediately refused.

He also secretly winked at Yukino.

Yukino felt both embarrassed and amused, but in the end she still said, "Let's just listen to him, it's only for one night anyway."

She actually had her own thoughts.

Since she could clearly feel that her physical fitness had improved a lot, whether it was physical strength or agility, she felt that she had made progress.

Does that mean I have a chance to beat Fushimi Makoto?

Will we win?

At nine o'clock in the evening, Fushimi Makoto went to take a shower first.

He originally wanted Yukino to shower first.

But when Yukino heard him say that, she suspected that he wanted to take a bath with her, so she decisively expressed her unwillingness.

Fushimi Makoto had to go to the bathroom by himself.

After he left, Yukino went back to her room.

However, instead of continuing her studies, Utaha chatted with her online.

As for this "reciprocating senior's kindness," Yukino is happy to chat with her as long as it's about serious matters.

Mrs. Yukinoshita was the only one left in the living room.

She held a teacup in her hands, her head slightly bowed. The bright light fell from above, illuminating her beautiful, mature face, but not her entire appearance.

Her downward head movement cast the lower half of her face into shadow.

Enjoying life while you can is the most important thing.

She suddenly took a deep breath.

For some reason, she always felt that Fushimi Makoto's words weren't just directed at Yukino.

Of course, she wasn't 100% sure.

Because Fushimi Makoto was looking at Yukino when he said those words.

The other person never looked at her.

I don't know if this guy is avoiding me because he's worried about me being embarrassed by what happened last time, or if he's deliberately avoiding me and using his voice as a way to remind me.

A minute later, the beautiful woman looked up at the bright bedroom.

Then, her gaze fell on the bathroom.

"Enjoying life while you can is the most important thing."

She repeated it softly.

The next second, she stood up.

Late that night, Yukino was somewhat puzzled by Fushimi Makoto's unusually excited behavior.

His fighting ability was already strong, but tonight he practically transformed into Superman.

Yukino blushed as she recalled her earlier thought, "Will we win?"

She now wishes she could tell her past self, "It's sealed."

She had no choice; she didn't want to suffer a humiliating defeat.

Although she has already been defeated twice.

Fortunately, her physical condition has improved a lot; otherwise, she would definitely be too weak to stand up.

So she seized the opportunity and, despite her shame, changed into the catgirl outfit.

At that moment, she finally saw the glimmer of victory on Fushimi Makoto's face!

Three days later.

Inside a cold drink shop, Fushimi Makoto, Yukino, Ichika, and Nino each sat on one side of the table.

Today, it was Nakano Ichika who called everyone out.

Because she had a rare day off.

"The director praised me many times. He said I was the most talented actor of my age that he had ever seen. Given how hard I work every day, he decided to give me a day off to rest."

Nakano Ichika spoke with a beaming smile, her tone clearly seeking praise and recognition.

Fushimi Makoto didn't disappoint her, raising his hand to ruffle her hair. "You're really amazing, as expected of you."

Nakano Ichika happily squinted her eyes, nuzzling the other person's palm affectionately like a kitten that has received its owner's affection.

Nakano Nino silently sipped her juice, thinking to herself, "Ichika, you're so shameless! How could you do something like this? Why didn't you call me?"

Yukino seemed not to have seen anything.

This surprised Nakano Ichika. After Fushimi Makoto lowered his hand, she couldn't help but tentatively ask, "Yukinoshita?"

"What is it?" Yukino looked up, her expression still calm.

Nakano Ichika: "Were you spacing out just now?"

Yukino curled her lips into a sneer and said mockingly, "Are you surprised that I seem not to have seen your little trick just now?"

A little trick?

Nakano Ichika seemed a little uncomfortable, but maintained a beautiful smile, "I'm just a little curious."

"I already told you it's just a petty trick, don't you understand?" Yukino asked with a half-smile.

Nakano Ichika pursed her lips in frustration and remained silent.

Because it was a petty trick, it wasn't respectable enough for Yukino to bother with it.

Wow, Yukinoshita Yukino truly amazing!

"But Ichika really did perform very well on set, so she wasn't exaggerating." Nakano Nino sensed that something was off.

Although she thought Ichika's behavior was childish and shameless, the five sisters had long ago agreed that no matter what conflicts they had, they must unite against any external enemy.

Right now, Yukino is that external enemy.

"I know." Yukino appeared very calm. "Ichika's acting skills are indeed amazing. At least among the peers I've met, she's the best."

So Yukinoshita can praise people?

Nakano Ichika's face lit up with joy.

Fushimi Makoto, suppressing a laugh, interjected, "Ichika, why don't you ask Yukino how many actors her age she knows?"

"Huh?" Nakano Ichika was taken aback, and her smile vanished.

She asked in a strange tone, "Yukinoshita, you don't actually only know me as an actress my age, do you?"

Yukino smiled slightly, "Yes."

Nakano Ichika is angry again.

You only know me, yet you say I'm the best? That's a veiled compliment!

Fushimi Makoto could sense Ichika's emotions and readily offered a way out. "Ichika, besides having something to drink here, is there anything else you planned to do with us?"

Nakano Ichika couldn't help but laugh, "It's Makoto understands me best."

She seemed to lift her head and straighten her chest unintentionally.

It's shaking violently.

She smiled and said, "I asked Dad about the travel destination. He even rented a villa in Fujikawaguchiko Town in advance as a gift for not being able to come with us this time. Since it's a lakeside villa, we'll definitely be swimming, so..."

Her smile shone brightly.

And it was directed at Yukino: "Let's go buy swimsuits together, Yukinoshita."

Nakano Nino sighed helplessly, "No wonder you were being so secretive before, so that's why."

As soon as she finished speaking, she deliberately straightened her chest.