The Nine Schools Competition Returns (5.5K)

Maya suddenly changed the subject and said this.

"But what are your plans next? Do you intend to transfer ownership of Four Leaves Technology and Shiba Tatsurou's shares to you?"

There's no need for that.

Mahiro shook his head and said, "Let's transfer it to Miyuki. Besides, Tatsuya is from the R&D department, so I think it's a good fit."

"Alright, alright, we'll do it your way. But when Mahiro you going to come back to the main family to see me, Makoto? I feel so lonely only being able to see my beloved child through a screen..."

"Isn't Miori Shiba your daughter-in-law? Let her go with you."

Mahiro a cold laugh and hung up the call immediately.

Looking at the now-blacked-out screen, Maya's smile gradually faded, leaving only a gentle curve at the corners of her mouth.

Hayama, who was serving nearby, picked up the teapot and poured Maya a cup of warm black tea.

Maya picked up her teacup, took a small sip, and said softly:

"Hayama, you said... Aunt Yotsuba Miya, what does that mean?"

"I apologize, Madam, but I am ignorant and do not understand. I believe this is simply a respectful title for the late Madam Yotsuba Miya."

"Yeah."

Maya gazed at her reflection in the teacup, a strange expression on her face that made it impossible to know what she was thinking.

Only a few fleeting shooting stars could be seen flashing by.

But that child, Mahiro, has never shown any respect for the Yotsuba Family...

At the same time.

After hanging up Maya Yotsuba's call, Mahiro returned to his room.

Yotsuba Clan sat gracefully at his desk Yoruichi Shihōin, quietly enjoying the iced tea that Minami had made for her.

But seeing him enter the room, he put the teacup back on the coaster late at Yotsuba Miya.

"I never expected you to transfer FLT to Miyuki."

Eavesdropping is not a good habit.

Mahiro off his First High School uniform and neatly hung it on a hanger, then explained:

"Miyuki is one of the few people in the Yotsuba Family I can trust. Unlike you, she's not good at scheming, and I like her very much. So what if I give her the Yotsuba Clan Company? Not only that, I also hope to elevate her to the position of head of the Yotsuba Family."

"As a puppet for you to control the Yotsuba Family?"

She stared at him in the Yotsuba Miya, while the dim sunlight streaming in through the window cast a shadow over her beautiful face.

"That's why I hate this about you two sisters—you always judge others by your own petty standards. If I really wanted to do something to the Yotsuba Family, would I need a puppet?"

Mahiro pulled out a chair and sat opposite her in the Yotsuba Miya, picking up her half-finished iced tea and drinking it all in one gulp.

He then held the teacup up to his eyes, gazing at the beautiful woman before him through the glass, where condensation had rolled down.

"Auntie Yotsuba Miya, you should know, right? From the moment Maya Yotsuba chose to send me out of the Fourth Laboratory, the so-called Yotsuba Family could be said to have entered its death phase."

Yotsuba Clan Yotsuba Miya: "..."

She really couldn't refute that.

Because of Yotsuba Mahiro's peculiar nature, her abilities far surpass those of Tatsuya. While Tatsuya might have Miyuki as an insurance policy, Mahiro doesn't have such constraints.

Even if I were to unleash the Lamenting Styx, I wouldn't be able to defeat him; in fact, I might even be used against him.

Therefore, he didn't intend to delve further into this issue Yotsuba Miya, but instead changed the subject:

"I never imagined that you and Maya would become so close."

"I'm close to her? When I resurrected you, Aunt Yotsuba Miya, did I not put your eyes on? Is that what you call a close relationship?"

He seemed unfazed by Yotsuba Miya's cold words and continued, "This is the first time I've seen Maya like this, so humble, trying so hard to please someone."

Mahiro, she wasn't lying, Maya really loves you.

You see, ever since Maya turned twelve, she seems to have become a Maya different person.

However, the birth of Yotsuba Mahiro did change Maya quite a bit; at least the madness that once wanted to destroy everything was no longer visible in her eyes.

It gradually softened.

Especially today, being able to hear the conversation between Mahiro and Maya, she found it hard to believe that they were her younger sister.

The changes are truly enormous.

"Forget it, what you think is your business. I'm a little tired today, so I'll just tell Minami I'm skipping dinner and going to bed."

With that, Mahiro got up and changed into her pajamas.

Later that Yotsuba Miya, she sat on the edge of the bed, her long, slender legs encased in black pantyhose revealed beneath her off-the-shoulder casual outfit.

After changing into her pajamas, Mahiro lay down directly on the bed, using those thighs as a pillow, turning her head to find a comfortable spot while gently inhaling the familiar fragrance, preparing to fall asleep.

Feeling the warm breath coming from between her thighs, her face gradually flushed in the Yotsuba Miya.

But her gaze gradually softened, and her slender fingertips gently ran through Mahiro's short hair, bringing him some comfort.

Although she always maintained that little bit of elder authority, what they did had long since crossed that line.

Whether it's a good morning kiss or sometimes overly intimate actions while sleeping.

Perhaps she spoiled Mahiro too much, or perhaps she wanted to take care of Mahiro in place of her younger sister.

But one thing will never change: she is still very grateful to Mahiro for bringing her back to life and for allowing her to see Miyuki again.

Even if all I can do is stand by the window and watch from afar every day.

But the word "thank you" was too light; she felt it was insufficient to express her gratitude, especially since even her own life had been given to her again by Mahiro.

So what can she do?

All I can do is indulge him and do everything in my power to protect him in my own way.

Chapter 179 The Nine Schools Competition Returns (5.5K)

As time went by, the boundaries between Mahiro and Yotsuba Miya became increasingly blurred.

The guilt and indulgence of the Yotsuba Miya, along with Mahiro's request for a meal replacement, led the two of them to do almost everything except cross that line, in places where Minami couldn't see.

Even when he's in a bad mood, he can still indulge his whims Yotsuba Miya.

Although she initially resisted and even treated him coldly for many days, she gradually became terribly submissive after that.

For some reason, he seemed to see the shadow of Miyuki in Yotsuba Miya.

Are these mother and daughter?

At school, she spends her days with Kitayama Shizuku, Honoka, Sayaka, and others. When she gets home, she keeps Minami and spends some quality time together late at Yotsuba Miya.

Joyful days like these make time fly by.

The second summer vacation of First High School has arrived, which is also the time for the Nine Schools Competition. All the schools are making preparations in full swing.

Because the rules for this year's Nine Schools Competition have changed.

Firstly, regarding the events, Speed Shooting, Monolith Code, and Mirage Bat have been cancelled, while Shield Down, Battle Board, and Steeplechase have been added.

The sudden change in the project has left many universities in a bit of a mess, since it was all a last-minute notice, forcing them to start by changing the selection process for team members.

Corresponding strategies and tactics also need to be developed.

Moreover, these projects give off a sense of impending doom, especially the Steeplechase, which is not something students should be involved in at all, but rather military training!

However, compared to the changes, the new rules overshadowed the changes to the project.

The new rule is very simple, consisting of only one sentence.

First High School's Yotsuba Mahiro is prohibited from participating in all events except Steeplechase.

When they saw this rule, everyone was stunned, and some even burst into laughter.

What's this?

Previously, the targeting was all done covertly, but now it's all out in the open, right?

Even when they treated Goze Mio before she became one of the Thirteen Apostles, they weren't this ruthless, were they?

"Sigh, it's all because of your outrageous performance last year. I doubt you could find a player who could compare to you in any previous Nine Schools Competition."

After all, even the publicly acknowledged strategic-level mage, Goze Mio, was defeated by him. How strong could other mages possibly be?

However, the one who said these words was none other than his good senior, Mari Watanabe.

Incidentally, he is currently sitting in the Student Council room as a special guest.

"Hey Watanabe- senpai, didn't you and Mayumi graduate? What are you doing here? Trying to steal the spotlight, huh?"

Mahiro, with deadpan eyes, looked at Mari Watanabe was patting his shoulder and muttered a wryly remark.

Most importantly, although this guy was saying comforting words, he was actually suppressing a laugh!

I almost couldn't hold back!

"Of course we're here to cheer on our juniors!"

Mayumi of instant coffee, smiled and said.

"That's right, the university is on holiday now, so Mayumi and I came over to check it out. We didn't expect to hear about the Nine Schools Competition changing the rules for you... Pfft... But it's okay, don't be discouraged, Mahiro. You can still participate in the Steeplechase, right?"

Mari Watanabe couldn't hold back her laughter any longer, until finally she turned around, clutching her stomach and chuckling to herself.

Yotsuba Mahiro: "..."

I really want to slam you onto the table and beat you until you cry, then see if you can still laugh like this!

"Oh, Mahiro- kun, you don't need to be so upset. Actually, Mari is right. You can still participate in the Steeplechase event, and Mahiro- kun, your skills are good enough to participate as a member of the technical team."

Seeing his displeased expression, Mayumi Samaritan.

However, Mayumi also really wanted to laugh.

Mahiro looks so cute, it's the first time I've seen him like this.

Mayumi thought to herself.

To be honest, although the official Nine Schools Competition seems a bit excessive, it's actually not excessive at all.

Especially since she knew just how strong her boyfriend and fiancé, her Mahiro classmate, was.

That's a difference that's enough to make people look up to you and feel despair.

It's easy to see this from the fact that the three families of the Ten Master Clans jointly petitioned the school to allow Yotsuba Mahiro to graduate from First High School smoothly.

However, Mahiro knew nothing about this matter, and simply curled his lip in disdain, saying:

"Tch, if they won't let me participate, I have no interest in participating anyway! I'm not participating in any events this year! Let him have his fun by himself!"

"Um... Mahiro, it's best not to throw a tantrum. Our team at First High School still needs you..."

Like a small animal, the current president Nakajo Azusa, timidly raised her hand to speak.

That pitiful look of hers, I really don't know how long she would cry if I punched her.

And most importantly, her voice was so soft that Mahiro didn't even notice.

So, Nakajo Azusa shifted her gaze and turned to her vice president for help.

"Shiba- senpai, you think so too, right...?"

"I'm sorry, Nakajo-senpai, I have no comment on this matter."

A perfect, ladylike smile appeared on Miyuki's face.

But her words elicited a small, mournful cry from Nakajo Azusa.

"Huh? How could this be...?"

"Senior Nakajo, don't you think the organizers of the Nine Schools Competition have gone too far? Although Mahiro -nii is indeed very strong, stronger than anyone else, that cannot be a reason for banning him! Just because the students from other schools are too weak, does that mean Mahiro -nii is not allowed to participate?"

That doesn't make sense!

Moreover, if things are like this now, what about next time? If our First High School produces an equally formidable player in this Nine Schools Competition, will the organizers add new rules next time to prevent that player from participating again?!