Junior Sister-in-Law Dependency Syndrome

"..."

Yukino observed Shuya's expression.

"I'll believe you for now... It's getting late, I need to go back."

She stood up.

"All right."

Shuya got up, intending to see her off.

"No need, I can go back by myself."

Yukino waved and went straight downstairs.

She retrieved her small bag, changed her shoes, and left Shuya's house.

After she stepped out of the fence, she turned back slightly, Shuya was standing by the window of the second-floor room, waved goodbye to her.

Yukino nodded and walked away at a normal pace.

Once she was far away from Shuya's house, her steps quickened, and she staggered into the sky, flying towards her own home.

Section 370, Chapter 352: Little Senior Sister's Dependence

Yukino flew faster and faster, finally landing in front of a luxury apartment building.

She quickly entered the password to open the door, and without taking the elevator, she rushed up the stairwell to her floor.

She rudely opened the door to the house, and only after feeling safe and secure did she collapse helplessly onto the floor in the entryway.

Yukino clutched her wildly beating heart, breathing heavily.

She wiped her head; it was covered in cold sweat.

Her true emotions were not as calm as she appeared.

She actually believed what Shuya had said earlier, but she sensed something was amiss.

Shuya's statement is problematic.

A big problem.

It wasn't that he "didn't want to" do it, but rather that he took no action because "those books were unreliable."

Although she only had contact with the books for a short time, Yukino clearly saw that the books, especially the one on "Human Transmutation," were almost worn out from Shuya so many times.

Yukino knew for sure that Shuya wouldn't hurt her.

But a chill kept creeping into her heart.

She couldn't help but tremble.

"This... this is the real thing you've been hiding beneath the surface?"

Yukino hugged herself in the darkness, gritting her teeth as she asked, "What are you thinking?"

What do you want to do?

"Have you really let go? Were those books really just books you read in the past?"

Given Shuya's influence and abilities, what would happen to the world if he were to embark on the path of evil?

She couldn't even imagine it.

Yukino was aware of his current situation, and when he said he wasn't at his peak, he wasn't lying.

But she also knew that he could return to his prime at any time, as long as he could harden his heart...

Yukino became increasingly confused as she thought about it, and in the end, she felt like her head was a complete mess.

She murmured:

"I have no idea..."

In the end, I didn't understand anything.

"Still is"

"Powerless---"

Yukino stayed on the ground for a long time before she composed herself, got up, and turned on the light.

The light dispelled some of her gloom.

Since Shuya had already said that, she had no evidence and wouldn't particularly doubt him.

She wanted to believe him.

After all, for Inoue Shuya, Yukino Yukinoshita ---

Yukino stopped daydreaming and dragged her tired body to take a shower.

I still have homework to do later.

Even when she was very tired, she remained a perfect student.

Let's return our attention to Shuya's home.

The room lights were still off.

Shuya picked up the book on human transmutation and gently stroked the cover.

"You're such a naughty child, Yukino- chan. But your reaction just now was adorable."

"She's clearly panicking but trying to act calm. She's probably thinking about something terrible at home right now. How pathetic."

Shuya gave a strange smile.

He truly had no malicious intent, nor did he intend to take any wrong path.

... At least not now.

He slowly began to pack up his books.

The books were put back on the shelf one by one.

Finally, when he picked up the book on human transmutation, a photograph fell out of it.

Shuya paused, then bent down to pick up the photo.

The photo shows a pink-haired woman and a boy.

A photo of Rena and Shuya.

"... Ms Rena."

Shuya's fair fingers brushed against Rena's face.

"If I..."

He began to mutter, but ultimately failed to finish his sentence.

He tucked the photos back into the book, then placed the book on the inner shelf of the bookshelf, and covered the outside with more books, and he was done tidying up.

Shuya then walked back to the living room.

He was lost in thought while watching a variety show, with past memories churning in his mind.

Shuya couldn't resist taking out his phone and messaging his Little Senior Sister on Line.

Where is my Little Senior Sister now?

"I'm at home."

My Little Senior Sister replied instantly.

At this moment, in a luxury apartment in Tokyo, the Little Senior Sister is composing a song in the living room.

A piano sat beside her, sheet music littered the table and floor, and numerous papers scattered about, covered in corrections.

The Little Senior Sister kept her eyes on her phone and waited for a few seconds.

Sure enough, Shuya sent another message: "Are you free?"

The Little Senior Sister glanced at the messy living room, smiled gently, and replied:

"I'm free."

The sentence ends with a smiling emoticon.

Shuya: "Can I come over?"

"Can."

After replying, the Little Senior Sister started packing her things, mainly organizing the papers.

A few minutes later, there was a knock on the door.

The Little Senior Sister went to open the door, Shuya appeared with an embarrassed smile.

My Little Senior Sister is still as beautiful as ever.

She was wearing no makeup, yet she looked more beautiful than other women with elaborate makeup.

She wore a simple top and shorts, which completely exposed her beautiful legs.

The Little Senior Sister smiled gently, "Welcome, Shuya- kun."

"Excuse me."

Shuya went inside and closed the door.

He watched quietly as his Little Senior Sister prepared the tea, her every move gentle and graceful.

The warm atmosphere dispelled much of his bad mood.

Ah, as expected, Little Senior Sister is truly the best in the world.

Shuya thought to himself.

He felt that no matter what unpleasant things happened, as long as he saw his Little Senior Sister's serene appearance, his gloomy mood would be blown away like a refreshing breeze.

Little Senior Sister's house has always been Shuya's healing place.

He came here more than once when he was in a bad mood.

Just then, the Little Senior Sister brought over tea and snacks.

"Shuya- kun, what song would you like to hear?"

The Little Senior Sister sat down at the piano and casually began to play a melody.

"It's up to you Little Senior Sister."

Shuya raised his glass in a gesture of respect.

"Alright then."

The Little Senior Sister quietly began to play a piano piece.

Shuya lay on the table, staring at his Little Senior Sister's infinitely beautiful and gentle profile.

He felt purified.

He didn't move until his Little Senior Sister played a few pieces.

He noticed a pile of sheet music and papers on the table, covered with melodies and lyrics, and guessed that she had just been composing.

Being disturbed while creating is not a pleasant experience; some short-tempered people will go crazy.

But my Little Senior Sister still said she was free.

She has always doted on Shuya since he was a child, which has caused Shuya to develop a dependency on his Little Senior Sister.

There are actually many other people with the same condition, and Haruno is one of them.

Shuya asked, "Is Little Senior Sister releasing a new song soon?"