All Mistakes Made in Our Youth

Mai was held tightly by Motoko; she felt that this trip had been far too difficult.

Who are these people?

Seya dumbfounded. "Motoko- senpai? Didn't you go home after filming?"

"Motoko- senpai is still so afraid of Shuya- senpai~"

Kirino sighed indifferently, as if it were none of her business.

Yuigahama looked completely bewildered. "This is... Motoko Aoyama from your agency, right? Why is she so afraid of Shu-chan?"

"Sigh, these are all mistakes made when we were young."

Shuya leaned against the doorframe, looking wistful.

Mai stroked Motoko's tearful hair and said irritably, "Shouldn't you have dealt with this matter by now? Stop just watching her reaction and finding it amusing and enjoyable. Look how scared you've made the child."

Shuya shrugged. "I can't do anything about it. What can I do? Make her have sex with me right away?"

"Come on, let's have one?!"

Yuigahama was greatly surprised.

"Senpai Yuigahama... I think it's better if you don't know the inside story."

Ayase said awkwardly.

Kirino nodded in agreement. "Indeed, that was incredibly exciting for me back then."

"..."

Yuigahama was filled with curiosity:

"But... Shu-chan really knows a lot of cute girls."

"But that's not all."

Mai glanced sideways at Shuya.

Shuya laughed heartily, "What, is Mai- sama jealous?"

Who would be jealous of someone like you?

Kirino exclaimed excitedly, "Here it comes! It's my second favorite segment: the banter between seniors! Go Mai -senpai!"

"Kirino..."

Ayase looked at her mischievous friend with a wry smile.

However, Mai didn't continue talking to Shuya; she patted Motoko on the shoulder.

"Since you're here, why don't we make some desserts together? It'll be a good opportunity for you to improve your disastrous cooking skills."

"Huh? But..."

Motoko secretly watched Shuya.

Mai said, "Motoko, it's about time you started learning to adapt. Even if attending an all-girls high school can help you avoid it for now, you'll still encounter men someday."

"Ugh... What a righteous argument!"

Motoko, kneeling on the ground, struck a pose resembling "orz".

"I... I understand! Please let me join in making the sweets, Mai!"

Motoko sprang to her feet, glaring at Yuigahama and saying, "And you! Yui, what are you talking about! Let me see if the cookies you made are even worthy of being given to Yukino!"

"Huh? You and Yukinoshita are...?"

They are good friends.

Shuya chimed in.

"Alas!"

Motoko jumped back at the sound.

"... Go away and play somewhere else."

Mai pointed at Shuya and flicked her hand toward the TV.

"All right."

Shuya obediently rolled to the side, turned on the TV, and watched the girls busy at work.

The kitchen is open-plan, so you can clearly see what they are doing.

They mainly make cookies at the living room table and don't need to use the kitchen much.

... or perhaps the kitchen isn't big enough.

Only Mai and Ayase knew how to make sweets, so they naturally instructed Yuigahama, Kirino, and Motoko.

Yuigahama was studying diligently, and Kirino and Motoko were also quite serious.

Shuya felt a headache coming on as he watched Motoko relax immediately without him by her side.

The Motoko's attitude towards him changed so drastically was due to an accident.

... The mistake was forgetting to close the door back then.

---A lesson learned the hard way by Yu-ge and Qiong-mei.

Moreover, he and Tsuruko had a lot of fun that day, using various props such as ropes, candles, pull sticks, and sticks to add to the excitement.

When Motoko suddenly barged in, a huge shadow was cast over her young heart.

Shuya was somewhat excited about this... (crossed out).

He felt very sorry.

The naive Motoko didn't know how to face her older sister, so she transferred to a school in Tokyo midway through junior high.

Shuya was filming in Great Hua when he learned about this, so he asked Shizuka Hiratsuka to check on her.

When he returned, he was completely bewildered to learn that Motoko had been tricked and recruited into a modeling agency by Hanazawa Sakura...

As for how his mother met Motoko, she had seen her back in the Monster City.

Shuya then realized that from that moment on, Hanazawa Sakura had developed a craving for Tsuruko and Motoko.

Since Tsuruko Kyoto, Motoko was truly lured away by Hanazawa Sakura.

Shuya was utterly impressed by his mother's persuasive abilities.

Section 351, Chapter 333: A Horrible Scene

Motoko wasn't actually short of money, but she was still swayed by Hanazawa Sakura's words and tricked into working as a model to earn money and experience society.

Hanazawa Sakura's ultimate goal is for her to become a voice actress, but Shuya thinks it's unlikely, mainly due to time constraints.

Over the years, Motoko has always harbored a shadow over Shuya, and they are no longer as close as they were when they were children.

She maintained a friendship with Yukino, and later got along well with Mai, Ayase, and other girls.

But their attitude towards men wasn't so good.

Kyousuke was quite frightened when he first saw her.

Shuya, then his attention quickly focused on the girl.

A bunch of pretty girls are at home, and they've watched nothing on TV.

... But Mai- chan is truly Mai- chan.

Shuya stroked his chin and sighed.

Among these girls, Mai- chan's looks are definitely number one.

But in terms of figure, Motoko is probably better; she's in such great shape.

However, Mai's aura is strong enough that she is undoubtedly the one in the center.

Yuigahama, Motoko, and Ayase clumsily made cookies, while Mai and Kirino explained in a gentle voice.

This otherwise unremarkable living room seems to have been imbued with soft colors.

... This kind of daily life is not bad either.

After a round of intensive training, the cookies made by Yuigahama were already quite good.

"That's about it. There's no need to train any further. It mainly depends on your future efforts."

Mai said to Yuigahama.

"I can't believe I made these cookies!"

Yuigahama was deeply moved.

Shuya said, "It seems you're aware of how badly you did before."

"Hmm..."

Yuigahama blushed. "No, don't mention it..."

Shuya nodded, then looked at the other large pile of failed attempts on the table and commented, "Kirino, Motoko, I think you two should practice your cooking skills more often; it will benefit you in the future."

"Hmm, as a martial artist, my culinary skills are indeed lacking."

I'll mention it next time I see Tsuruko.

"Alright! Time to get started!"

Motoko clenched her fist and rose up.

Kirino replied dismissively, "Okay, okay, I'll definitely improve next time."

Ayase gently held her hand. "It's okay, Kirino, I'll make whatever you want to eat."

"Haha, I love Ayase the most!"

"I... I like Kirino the most too. Hehe..."

Kirino hugged Ayase and rubbed against her.

"Shuya, you're getting more and more yuri-like with your juniors, aren't you going to do anything about it?"

Mai noticed Ayase's blissful smile and sighed.

"What's there to meddle with?"

Shuya said, "Children and grandchildren have their own blessings."

Mai shook her head.

Shuya smiled and asked Yuigahama, "Are you planning to give it to Yukino- chan tomorrow?"

"I'll practice some more at home and give it to Yukinoshita next week!"

Yuigahama clenched her fists. "I'm going to practice all day Sunday and do my best to make the best cookies!"

Then she added with a smile, "Oh, I'll make some for everyone as a thank you gift."

I'll be looking forward to it.

"Thank you, Yui- senpai."

Mai and Ayase thanked her.

"No, no, I'm the one who should be thanking you."

"Stop thanking me, this will never end."

Shuya was helpless.

"Yes, that's it."

Mai- chan paused after speaking, then added, "Oh, Yui- chan, let's add each other on Line, it'll be easier to keep in touch later."

"Wow! Mai- sama actually added me on Line!"

Yuigahama trembled, tears welling in her eyes.

"Do you really need to get so worked up...?"