Chapter 478

"Well done, Kuroki."

Haihara expressed full approval of Kuroki Yuka.

After that, she went to the next room with Kuroki Yuka, and while the Magical Puppy itself was completely bewildered, she picked up the puppy, which had grown quite large, and held it in her arms.

And so, in Haihara's living room, Haihara, looking quite strange, was holding her dog and staring intently at the television screen, as if contemplating the meaning of life.

For a while, apart from the bewildered barking of the Magical Puppy, Kuroki Yuka subconsciously remained quiet, observing the unusually strange Haihara- san.

Could it be... that the period of amnesia she experienced recently caused some conflict between Haihara- san Senpai Kazama?

That shouldn't be the case.

After a while, Kuroki Yuka finally mustered the courage to tentatively inquire about the situation from Haihara.

After some gentle coaxing and pleading, she, along with the puppy in Haihara's arms, finally understood what had happened.

In short, her adopted daughter confessed her feelings to her, leaving Haihara's mind in a complete mess and unable to think straight.

Then, Miss Haihara deserted and fled back here in disarray.

Kuroki Yuka nodded as she sorted through the information she had gathered.

So, that's what's troubling you?

For a moment, Kuroki Yuka somewhat surprised.

It wasn't that she thought Haihara's emotions were unreasonable.

---But she thought, wouldn't anyone be able to see that President Kazama's feelings were very abnormal?

She never expected that Haihara- san would be so oblivious in this regard.

She thought that Haihara- san already knew and accepted it.

After all, Haihara- san has never done anything that looks like a refusal.

After listening and giving it some thought, Kuroki Yuka said:

"Oh, I see. What's wrong with that? Just agree to her request."

"You mean you want me to do it with her?"

Haihara looked on incredulously.

"... What kind of talk is that?"

Kuroki Yuka and Cangyue Yuri both looked completely bewildered.

Is this something a teacher should say?

Haihara herself seemed quite confused:

"If she wants to date me, doesn't that mean she wants to sleep with me? Do you think we'd skip that step?"

She clutched her head, her face still almost expressionless as always, but at this moment, one could clearly sense the woman's confusion.

Kuroki Yuka subconsciously replied:

"How can we save money?"

Then, after she finished speaking, she realized that the little dog next to her was staring at her intently, and she let out an "uh," feeling a little embarrassed.

That makes it seem like it's very difficult to overcome this psychological hurdle.

Upon discovering that this woman was unable to calm down for the time being, Kuroki Yuka herself was naturally very curious about Haihara's true thoughts.

She comforted Haihara, made her a cup of coffee, and Haihara held a cup of coffee for herself.

The rich aroma of coffee offered a slight soothing comfort to Haihara's heart.

Taking advantage of this moment, Kuroki Yuka quietly asked:

"So, Miss Haihara, what are your own thoughts?"

"What do you mean, what do you think?"

Haihara didn't understand.

"So... do you like Senpai Kazama?"

Kuroki Yuka gently nudged Haihara with her shoulder, and she could clearly feel that Haihara, who was usually indifferent and unresponsive, suddenly trembled.

This usually outspoken and incompetent adult now wore a look of awkwardness and unease, even his lips twitched slightly.

But her gaze was blank, clearly she wasn't thinking about anything.

Haihara covered her forehead, questioning the meaning of life.

"This... I am, after all, her adoptive mother."

She genuinely wanted to raise the child to adulthood when she adopted Kazama Kiriori.

Although, to some extent, it was because she wanted someone to always be by her side.

But now, this sordid scheming has clearly escalated to a higher level.

"If she doesn't date you, what if she lives with someone else in the future?"

Kuroki Yuka discusses practical issues.

"Of course not, she's already agreed to be with me, why would she want to be with someone else? It's not like we have to be in a relationship."

Haihara's tone suddenly became stern and critical.

"Doesn't that mean you've agreed to the confession?"

Kuroki Yuka sighed and then spread her hands.

Although she felt that it was impossible for that Senpai Kazama to fall in love with anyone else.

"Furthermore, Haihara, your last sentence was completely unconvincing."

Kuroki Yuka slowly picked up the cup and blew hot air into the coffee.

Of course, she didn't think there was anything wrong with the current situation.

Although she seems to be encouraging Haibara to agree now, if she actually knew that Haihara and Haihara -Senpai Kazama had done it, she would probably be so depressed that she wouldn't want to go out.

Now that Haihara- san is back, they should be able to spend a lot more time together, right?

"Speaking of which, Miss Haihara, you've run away like this. Senpai Kazama must be quite shocked, right?"

Kuroki Yuka easily imagine it.

If I muster up the courage to confess to the person I like during such a crucial exam month, overcoming such great obstacles, only to be met with an evasive response.

Kuroki Yuka contemplated hanging herself.

Haihara Lily Chou Haibara sighed dejectedly.

"I know, I know."

"I just... need some time."

Recently, she really needs some time to sort out all her emotions.

I really wish I could go back to the time before I became a homeroom teacher, before I encountered Problem Child.

I feel like everything went wrong from that time on.

Kuroki Yuka and couldn't help but hum softly:

"Then I'll stay with you for a while."

"Woof woof."

The Magical Puppy echoed the sentiment.

Chapter Two: Shortcuts to Success

Upon closer reflection, it seems that Haihara has a lot of things she needs to sort out lately.

In the past, she would probably have acted as if nothing had happened and then forgotten about it at a suitable time.

But now, she really can't just forget it.

At this moment, she stayed in her bedroom, temporarily forgetting about recent events.

In her hand were two shattered Crystal.

If the two petals are put together, they form a complete heart.

However, it is now dull and lifeless, resembling an ordinary stone. It no longer shines, and even its original color has almost faded.

Mending a broken heart is a difficult thing, isn't it?

But Haihara still has plenty of time and patience. Before that moment arrives, she can take time from time to time to mend the cracks in the Crystal.

In addition, there were three other Crystal on her table.

Compared to the past, all three of them appeared quite quiet at this moment.

Haihara used her index finger and thumb to slowly bring the two shattered flower Crystal together, and they gently touched each other, making a crisp sound.

She rearranged the arrangement several times, but she was still not entirely satisfied.

Finally, the flower Crystal stopped shaking, and on the table were four Devil King Crystal that were barely neatly arranged.

"Hmm, looking at you now, you really are quite beautiful."

Haihara sighed to herself.

The Crystal of Magic girls are inherently beautiful; they are the Crystal of their hearts and wishes.

However, these four Crystal, which symbolize the history of Magic girls fighting against Monster, are actually quite magnificent.

The colors and luster resemble the light of dawn and moonlight, thin and translucent.

In another sense, these four Crystal, which have witnessed so much time and stories, have come into her hands so quietly; it's truly miraculous.

That's enough with the exclamations for now.

Haihara put them away, left the bedroom, and prepared to spend a quiet weekend.

Even though it's the weekend, the Haihara residence isn't exactly full.

Her dog even has to go to work on weekends.

What a hardworking dog!

Her bird is still staying at the Kirishima house, supposedly mediating some minor issues between the sisters.

At times like these, the only companions she has are her snake and the adorable JK (Kuroki Yuka.

Haihara is holding a small booklet, recording one by one the events that happened during her amnesia.

The more she wrote, the more silent she became.

Meanwhile, Kuroki Yuka was still reciting English in a very low voice.

While carrying it, he even started singing an English song.

Although the little high school girl's voice was quite pleasant, it inexplicably reminded Haihara of her former idol.

It seems she even kissed her idol while she was shrunk.

"..."

Haihara was doodling in her small notebook.

She initially drew a puppy and then a small flower, but then realized that her drawing wasn't very good, so she covered it all up.

Finally, she put down her pen.

She glanced at Kuroki Yuka, who was memorizing English words; the expression on Kuroki's pretty face suggested she was completely absorbed in her own world.

Gazing at that rather cute face, Haihara fell into deep thought.

Come to think of it, whenever I'm caught up in these kinds of troubles, it seems like only Kuroki Yuka someone I can confide in.

After all, this guy doesn't seem very smart.