Today, I, Haruno, Am Here to Cause Trouble

He finished speaking in a deep voice, then turned and went back into the house.

Shuya and Mai were on the return train.

The atmosphere on the bus was a bit strange.

They all heard what Shuya said, but not understanding the situation, they didn't know what to say.

"Shuya, you have too much of a temper."

Mai said calmly.

"I get angry just looking at his shrewish face lately."

Shuya looked gloomy.

At this moment, the driver spoke up, "Alliance Leader, should I deal with him?"

Shuya nearly died of anger at those words: "Drive, drive! Are you dealing with your mother?"

"Alliance Leader, my mother died a long time ago."

"Shut up!"

Shuya was speechless. Didn't you even see that Motoko was still in the car?

What does that person do? A disciple of the Shinmeiryu!

We'll kill Monster like you!

Motoko's eyes swept over the driver's seat. Knowing that the Oni Clan were mindless, she didn't take it to heart.

"Alliance Leader? What does that mean?"

Of those present, only Yuigahama was unaware of Shuya's past.

Shuya glanced at the driver, whose hands were trembling belatedly, and said, "It's nothing, he's just a bit of a chuunibyou (a person with delusions of grandeur), he meant what the boss meant."

"Oh."

Yuigahama accepted the explanation and wisely refrained from asking further questions about what had just happened.

The atmosphere inside the car returned to normal as Mai and Ayase engaged in deliberate conversation. Yuigahama didn't know Takaita Daisuke wouldn't dwell on it.

Then the car drove to Yuigahama's house, she waved to the people in the car and turned to go home.

Finally, the driver took Ayase home.

Everyone gets off here.

This doesn't mean that Shuya and the others are going to stay here.

Motoko's home wasn't in Chiba, so she ran back herself, faster than a car.

Shuya wants to send Mai back; it's more convenient for him to fly himself.

After a brief farewell, everyone parted ways.

Shuya brought Mai- chan back to Fujisawa.

He escorted Mai to her doorstep and was about to leave when Mai spoke.

"Shuya."

"Is something the matter?"

Mai leaned against the door and said softly, "It's been six years, hasn't it?"

So, what are you trying to say?

Shuya shrugged.

"It's about time you let it go."

I've already let it go.

Shuya the Way.

"But ever since... your emotions have sometimes gone too far. You really shouldn't have spoken to Mr. Takaita like that just now."

"I know him well, so I spoke casually and a little tactlessly... Okay, I'll be more careful next time."

Shuya shrugged, saying helplessly, "Hey, you're not my girlfriend, you're really nosy."

"Girlfriend... hehe."

Mai laughed.

She tilted her head slightly, looking up at Shuya, her voice trembling as if from shyness. "Shuya, do you... want me to be your girlfriend?"

The atmosphere suddenly froze.

Mai's smile was alluring, but it was hard to tell if it was genuine or a joke.

She parted her lips slightly and then closed them again, as if embarrassed, or perhaps playing a prank.

"Perhaps if you confessed your feelings now, I would say yes?"

Mai whispered.

Shuya looked down at her, maintaining his usual smile.

He didn't speak.

A few minutes later, Mai's alluring smile vanished. She turned away, bored, and said, "I hate that smile of yours. I've hated it for ten years."

The door closed.

Shuya heard the sound of her body leaning against the door.

She knew he knew too.

Shuya didn't say anything, but smiled and turned to leave the apartment.

"Coward."

A faint, mocking voice drifted into my ears on the wind...

Shuya was flying through the night sky, originally heading towards his own home, but he turned midway and flew towards another luxury apartment building.

He landed on the balcony shortly afterward and unlocked the door with his Power of Will.

The television was on in the empty living room, emitting cheerful laughter from an unknown variety show.

Listening more closely, you can hear the sound of water coming from the direction of the bathroom.

In the corner of the living room was a pet's kennel. A Little Fox, seeing Shuya's gaze fall upon it, gently lay back down on the floor, its body arched as if someone had intruded, and wagged its tail ingratiatingly at Shuya.

Shuya ignored him.

He tossed the shoes he was carrying into the entryway, walked towards the bathroom, and casually took off his shirt.

He was already naked when he entered the half-closed bathroom.

"Huh?!... Shu-chan?... Hmm..."

After a scream, the sounds of fairies fighting echoed through the hall, and the Little Fox in the room quietly covered its ears...

Section 354, Chapter 336: I, Haruno, am going to cause trouble today.

After rinsing five times, Shuya lay in the bathtub with Haruno in his arms.

Haruno lay half-reclined on him, lazily poking his expressionless cheek, and chuckled.

What are you laughing at?

Shuya hugged Sumire with both hands.

"I was just thinking... how interesting it would be if innocent girls like Ayase Kirino knew this side of you."

Her pupils were full of wicked humor.

"They won't know; only you and Tsuruko know."

"Really... I don't believe it. Do you think everyone is as Motoko as... correct, as cute as Iko?"

Haruno knew what she was about to say would hurt him, but she still said it happily, "You guys went shopping today... Did Mai- chan say something to you at the end? She's very perceptive."

"You talk too much."

Shuya rolled over and pinned her down, the violent movement splashing water all over the floor.

What?

"Good."

Haruno's dazed eyes revealed a wicked pleasure.

She scratched at Shuya's back with her fingernails, but couldn't even leave a red mark.

Seriously...

Helplessness, weakness, regret, resentment, anger...

Hidden within these murky emotions are struggles and glimmers of hope.

Simply---

It's so sweet it's irresistible.

She was already addicted.

Haruno bit her lip and let out a long, satisfied sigh.

The steam filling the bathroom concealed everything...

It's late at night.

Inside the dormitory.

Haruno, wearing a bathrobe, looked at Shuya was fast asleep beside her.

She smiled and pinched his nose, "You come here to vent whenever you have something on your mind, you're so heartless."

"But today was great too..."

She murmured something, reaching out her fair fingers to smooth the furrow between his brows.

Always cheerful and outgoing, but who knows, and who wants to know, the secrets hidden in her heart...?

"This contrast is absolutely... captivating."

Haruno lay on her side on the bed, observing Shuya with rapt attention.

Then, she suddenly laughed like a fox.

"But, Haruno, I just love causing trouble and seeing you all in a chaotic mess."

Haruno turned on the bedside lamp, snuggled into Shuya's arms, pulled his arm around her, and finally controlled her phone to fly into the air, taking an intimate photo.

Then Haruno laughed and opened Line, sending the photos to Mai and Yukino.

She originally intended to stop there, but then she suddenly saw the name Shizuka Hiratsuka.

Haruno's fair shoulders twitched as she suppressed a laugh and sent the photo over.

After sending the message, she casually tossed her phone aside.

"Pfft, hahaha, Shizuka-chan's reaction will be hilarious!"

She imagined Shizuka Hiratsuka's expression, and her long legs finally couldn't help but kick wildly on the bed.

Shuya felt a bit noisy and hugged Haruno his chest.

"Ah."

She called out softly, then hugged Shuya and buried her face in his chest.

She fell asleep with a happy smile on her face.

When Shuya woke up, he smelled the aroma of food.

"Shu-chan's up? Breakfast's almost ready."

Haruno called out as if nothing had happened, his voice filled with innocence.