Aoyama Tsuruko

"This is a serious case."

Shuya scratched his head.

It seems that after the stimulation just now, Yukino and Snow Woman have merged even further.

He said, "Then I'll decide."

"?"

Yukino's inorganic pupils looked at Shuya.

"I will help you separate the power of the Snow Woman; you shouldn't become Snow Woman yet."

Why shouldn't it be?

Yukino's voice gradually lost its rhythm.

"You shouldn't make a decision so quickly. I won't stop you from making your sincere decision, but not now. You're still too young and immature. As for not wanting to be human, wait until you're older and have truly considered it before making a decision."

Shuya made a decision.

Yukino's values aren't fully formed yet, so it's inappropriate for her to choose whether or not to become Snow Woman).

"Oh."

Yukino responded.

Shuya looked at her nonchalant expression and regretted his overreaction.

She was originally just a cold person, but now it's obvious that something is wrong.

If Haruno finds out, things will probably turn upside down.

Especially after Shuya saw Yukino's breath faintly forming white mist, he realized even more that he had acted rashly.

But he immediately realized that even without provoking her, Yukino's abnormality would erupt within the next year or two.

Yukino, being a mortal without any training, has no chance of stopping the assimilation process; in other words, she will eventually become like this.

It would be more accurate to say that Shuya was lucky to meet Yukino.

Shuya suddenly asked, "By the way, why haven't you told your family about the strange things about you?"

Yukino calmly, "No need, I can handle it."

"You're incapable of handling anything."

Upon hearing Yukino's answer and recalling Haruno's usual words, Shuya realized that their family situation must be quite complicated.

Yukino is also a child with a twisted personality.

Shuya sighed and resignedly took the blame.

While it wasn't entirely his fault, it was indeed his responsibility to trigger this situation prematurely.

He immediately called Haruno and asked her to come to the office.

Shuya took Yukino to the office.

Yukino didn't object, but simply said, "My family's driver..."

"Oh? It's nothing. I already told Haruno not to come today."

Since the Shuya take long, arrangements were made in advance.

Otherwise, if her driver sees that Yukino hasn't come out yet, he'll definitely come into the school to ask, which would be a real nuisance.

"Um."

Yukino nodded and followed Shuya.

When he returned to the office, Haruno was already waiting.

She crossed her arms, her face showing impatience.

When she saw Yukino's shivering face, she gritted her teeth and said to Shuya, "Shu-chan- senpai? Could you explain this to me?"

"Sure."

Shuya then explained the facts to her.

Haruno was stunned. "You mean, Yukino- chan will turn into Monster?"

"Yes, if things continue like this..."

Haruno breathed a slight sigh of relief, "Judging from your tone, you have a solution?"

"Have."

Shuya nodded and said, "I need to take Yukino- chan on a long trip to find someone to help me, but I don't know how to tell your parents."

"No need, they're not going out of Japan to do business anymore."

Haruno said.

"That's good. Without further ado, go back and help Yukino- chan pack her things, then take the Shinkansen to Kyoto tonight."

As for why it's not by plane... Kyoto doesn't have an airport; you have to go to Osaka and then transfer to the Shinkansen to go directly to Kyoto.

Haruno asked, "Kyoto? Why go to Kyoto?"

Shuya replied matter-of-factly, "If you have a problem, ask an expert. Have you heard of the Shinmeiryu?"

Haruno thought for a moment but couldn't come up with an answer.

Yukino, however, said indifferently, "Swordsmanship tournament, Kansai champions, sisters."

Haruno asked curiously, "Huh? Yukino- chan knows?"

I've seen it on TV.

Yukino calmly.

"..."

Haruno felt uncomfortable seeing Yukino's reluctance to speak.

Yukino- chan is so boring like this...

"Don't cause trouble."

Shuya covered her mouth; he could tell at a glance that Haruno wanted to tease his sister.

He said, "Anyway, go back and pack your bags right now, okay? If you want to go too, come with me; if you don't want to go, just pack your sister's bags. Understand?"

"Ah! Even the domineering Shu-chan- senpai is so cute."

Haruno let out a scream, then said with a grin, "Of course I'm going too!"

"Okay, then you go back quickly. I'll take Yukino- chan home, and then we'll meet at Tokyo Station."

Shuya waved his little hand, directing Haruno go home.

Haruno was taken aback. "Yukino- chan, aren't you coming back with me?"

"No, you wouldn't be able to handle it if something went wrong."

Shuya didn't want to be like the dim-witted protagonists in those foolish stories, knowing she was in a bad state but letting her run out of sight.

Of course, Shuya also knew that those plot points were arranged to pad the word count.

But he can't do that. He's supposed to be so clever and intelligent; if he lets Yukino out of his sight, his persona will crumble.

Haruno had no choice but to say, "Alright then, see you later, Yukino- chan."

Yukino nodded gently. "Mm."

"Let's go too."

Shuya took Yukino home and quickly packed their luggage.

Then he told the Quintuplets next door that he was going on a long trip, and sent out a few text messages to inform his relatives and friends.

He finished his preparations and embarked on a spontaneous trip.

He also contacted Maeda Saori to check Haruno's schedule.

Fortunately, she's not famous yet, and she only has one lead role in her work; otherwise, she probably wouldn't be able to get out there.

The anime she stars in won't be recording a new episode for another few days, so I'll have time to accompany Yukino.

While Shuya packing his things, Yukino stayed quietly, as if nothing could arouse her interest anymore.

Her condition has reached a point where it's affecting her daily life.

But Shuya knew that rushing things wouldn't help.

Things aren't that serious yet; it's still a long way from complete integration.

Section 178, Chapter 162 Tsuruko Aoyama

With his current abilities, Shuya could certainly try to handle it, but he felt it was safer to leave it to professionals, which is why he went to Kyoto.

He also had another purpose: to visit the two sisters from the Aoyama Family and ask them for help.

The two things can be done at the same time.

Shuya, along with Haruno, met up with Yukino at Tokyo Station.

Haruno didn't bring much; everything was packed into a small suitcase. Shuya simply carried a backpack, along with his knife.

The three of them didn't go anywhere else; they bought tickets for the next available train and set off immediately.

We arrived at Kyoto Station a little over two hours later.

Shuya's first time in Kyoto, and he didn't know the way.

But it's okay, he had already notified Tsuruko Aoyama while he was packing his luggage at home, asking her to come and pick him up.

He mentioned Yukino's condition, but Tsuruko Aoyama didn't agree to anything, only saying that she would have to see first.

Shuya liked her cautious attitude.

As soon as the three of them stepped out of the station, they saw a beautiful girl.

Tsuruko Aoyama is now a first-year high school girl (JK).

She is quite tall, at least 1.7 meters, and has an excellent figure due to years of exercise.

As a female martial artist, her skin was even better than Shuya's.

Tsuruko Aoyama was wearing a black sailor uniform. Unlike the high school girls in Tokyo, her skirt was a long skirt, revealing only a small section of her calves.

Like Yukino, she has long, straight black hair, and her features fit the traditional Japan definition of a beautiful woman.

Her serene and graceful posture and demeanor evoke one word.

Yamato Nadeshiko.

A traditional beauty.

She stood out so much in the crowd.

Haruno Yukinoshita Shuya Yukino Yukinoshita very cute and attracted a lot of attention.

As for Shuya... well, he always had Talisman on, so no one noticed him.

Tsuruko Aoyama approached gracefully, bowing politely. "Inoue- kun, ladies Yukinoshita, welcome to Kyoto."

Shuya returned the greeting, saying, "Miss Tsuruko, thank you so much for coming all this way."

After he spoke, the Yukinoshita Sisters also bowed their heads in greeting:

I'm so sorry.

"..."

"It's no trouble at all, you're too kind."

Tsuruko Aoyama covered her mouth and laughed. She moved closer to Shuya and carefully straightened his clothes.

Then, she smiled gently and said, "Motoko and I are both looking forward to Inoue -kun's arrival."

"Haha, I'm really happy to be said that by a beauty like Miss Tsuruko!"