Yukinoshita's Correction Method

Fortunately, there were even more attention-grabbing people around: a long-haired high school teacher jumping around taking pictures of different dogs from various angles, his incomprehensible ramblings intertwined with the sound of camera shutters.

It was Shizuka Hiratsuka, the instructor of the Service Club and a Japanese language teacher at Chiba Municipal Soubu High School.

Logically, Dong Yunshan should have gone over and said hello.

But right now, Shizuka Hiratsuka probably doesn't want to be disturbed, and considering Yukino Yukinoshita's condition, it's best to leave this area as soon as possible.

Yukino Yukinoshita was unusually quiet; it was as if even her breathing had stopped.

Dong Yunshan led Yukino Yukinoshita quickly through the dog show area, leaving the area where the dogs were gathered. Yukino Yukinoshita visibly breathed a sigh of relief and dared to look around.

Yukino Yukinoshita loosened her grip on Dong Yunshan's hand slightly and habitually shook her arm, causing Dong Yunshan's arm to shake along with it.

After shaking her arm twice, Yukino Yukinoshita paused in her arm-swinging motion, her small hand moved slightly in Dong Yunshan's hand, and then fell silent again.

His gaze swept in all directions except for the Dong Yunshan, and finally found a suitable target.

Subtly releasing Dong Yunshan's hand, Yukino Yukinoshita pointed to a corner marked "trimming": "They even help with photo editing here?"

"It's a place that grooms dogs," Dong Yunshan explained. "Something like a pet grooming shop."

"So there are places like this..." Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly remembered the phone call from before, "Are Yui Yuigahama and Komachi around here...?"

Before the words were even finished, a long-haired miniature dachshund, having just finished grooming, was yawning and wandering around.

Upon hearing Yukino Yukinoshita's voice, her ears twitched, and she rushed straight over.

"Sable! Wait a minute!" a girl exclaimed, "The collar... is broken!"

"Yun... Yunshan!" Yukino Yukinoshita instinctively threw herself at Dong Yunshan, but then, remembering that they had just held hands, she took a step back.

As the dachshund approached, he panicked, lost his footing, and fell to the ground.

Dong Yunshan reached out and wrapped his arm around Yukino Yukinoshita's slender waist, pulling her into his embrace. He then pointed to the approaching dachshund and commanded in an unquestionable voice, "Sit!"

The dachshund's frantic run came to an abrupt halt. It sat down properly, panting and wagging its tail.

It seems they've received basic training.

Dong Yunshan pressed his palm down. "Lie down."

The dachshund obediently lay down.

"Sable ~~" The dog's owner ran over, leash in hand. "I'm sorry, my Sable is causing you trouble... oh?"

Yukino Yukinoshita had lifted her head from Dong Yunshan's arms, called out, "Yui Yuigahama..."

"Huh? Little Yukino? Yunshan?" Yui Yuigahama stared blankly at the two people hugging each other.

It's really stuck on... so fast?

Dong Yunshan released her arm from Yukino Yukinoshita's so that Yukino Yukinoshita could stand on her own.

Then... Yukino Yukinoshita hugged him.

"Yui Yuigahama ~" Komachi Hikigaya was a step behind, just noticing the two's subtle movements. "Yunshan? Yukino?"

They're glued on so quickly... and still can't separate?

"Woof!" Sable barked, wagging its tail happily in Yui Yuigahama's arms.

Yukino Yukinoshita, who was leaning against Dong Yunshan, hunched her shoulders slightly.

"Sable must have smelled your scent that always lingers on me, that's why she came over." Yui Yuigahama blinked. "Little Yukino, are you... afraid of dogs?"

"We just walked through the dog show area," Dong Yunshan began. "She just doesn't know how to handle the dogs."

Yukino Yukinoshita nodded slightly.

"I see..." Komachi Hikigaya's eyes flickered. "Then it seems we'll have to split up today."

"Mmm!" Yui Yuigahama repeatedly. "Komachi and I are going to buy a new collar for Sable. We won't fight... we won't go with you guys."

After saying that, the two left in a hurry.

Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Yukino Yukinoshita finally released her grip on Dong Yunshan's hand, smoothed her hair, and said, "Alright, let's go to the other areas."

"Hmm." Dong Yunshan nodded, remaining standing still.

Yukino Yukinoshita stood still, not moving. "What's wrong?"

Dong Yunshan raised his chin. "Take a few steps."

Yukino Yukinoshita's pink cheeks puffed out slightly, and she took two steps forward, clenching her small fists.

His gait seems off.

"I knew it..." Dong Yunshan sighed and helped Yukino Yukinoshita sit down to the side.

Just like before, when she was afraid... and helpless with the dog, she held onto his hand tightly. There must be some reason why Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly hugged him just now.

As for the reason, Dong Yunshan thought about it briefly and came to the answer.

Having just been startled by Sable, Yukino Yukinoshita nearly fell over.

Although Dong Yunshan caught her in time, Yukino Yukinoshita, who was wearing high-heeled sandals, still twisted her ankle.

Even if it's not serious, it will be difficult for them to stand up on their own for a short period of time.

Yui Yuigahama is extremely good at reading people's expressions. If Yukino Yukinoshita shows any signs of pain, Yui Yuigahama will definitely notice it.

The upright Yukino Yukinoshita believes that her sprained ankle was due to her own panic and momentary mistake, and had nothing to do with Yui Yuigahama.

The gentle Yukino Yukinoshita didn't want Yui Yuigahama to feel guilty because of her sprained ankle, and she didn't want to spoil Yui Yuigahama's sightseeing mood.

And so, the upright and gentle Yukino Yukinoshita hugged him after Dong Yunshan let go of her hand.

Then, as long as Dong Yunshan walks in front and she follows behind, Dong Yunshan will not notice that she has twisted her ankle.

As for why they kept it from Dong Yunshan...

Dong Yunshan squatted down in front of Yukino Yukinoshita: "Are you really that eager to go to the cat exhibition area?"

"It was just a slight twist..." Yukino Yukinoshita's gaze was firm. "It'll be fine soon."

"Stop exercising immediately after a sprain to avoid further injury." Dong Yunshan frowned. "You absolutely cannot take it lightly."

That's why I didn't want to tell you... Yukino Yukinoshita pursed her lips and turned her head to the side.

"Don't move around." Dong Yunshan sighed helplessly and took off Yukino Yukinoshita's high-heeled sandals.

Volume 6: Chapter 235 Stomp on Me Hard

"You..." Yukino Yukinoshita's gaze snapped back, "What are you doing?"

Without looking up, Dong Yunshan replied, "I'll help you with the examination."

"But..."

"No buts," Dong Yunshan declared sternly. "If the injury is serious, you must go to the hospital immediately. There's no room for discussion."

"I'm not here to discuss this with you." Yukino Yukinoshita bit her lower lip lightly. "You've put it on the wrong thing. I twisted my other ankle."

"I was slow to take them off." Dong Yunshan took off her other shoe as well. "Both shoes need to be taken off."

Yukino Yukinoshita's toes, as warm as jade, twitched slightly before slowly relaxing.

Dong Yunshan gently held her warm feet and immediately felt Yukino Yukinoshita tremble slightly.

With gentle force applied by both hands, Dong Yunshan lifted Yukino Yukinoshita's legs.

Yukino Yukinoshita gripped the edge of the bench with both hands, watching helplessly as her feet drew closer and closer to Dong Yunshan's face. Panic gripped her, a blush rising to her cheeks. "No... don't..."

Dong Yunshan, which exercise regularly, have extensive experience in this area.

Yukino Yukinoshita wanted to say something, but the warm sigh from Dong Yunshan lingered on her skin, making her afraid to speak. She could only helplessly purse her lips.

Dong Yunshan's gaze felt like a tangible touch... No, Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly realized that Dong Yunshan was indeed touching her.

"No obvious swelling, no purple or paleness." Dong Yunshan nodded, gently touching Yukino Yukinoshita's slender ankle and pressing slightly. "How does it feel?"

"Hmm~" Yukino Yukinoshita's voice twitched involuntarily, "Your hands feel... so hot..."

"I'm asking how you feel." Dong Yunshan adjusted the pressure point and intensity. "Has the pain worsened?"

Yukino Yukinoshita shook her head.

Dong Yunshan gently pushed the outside of Yukino Yukinoshita's foot again, her soft, white little feet feeling squishy. "Don't use too much force, try to resist my strength."

Yukino Yukinoshita a little force, her delicate eyebrows furrowing slightly.

Dong Yunshan looked up. "Does it hurt a lot?"

Yukino Yukinoshita hesitated for a moment, but decided to tell the truth, "A little."

Has it worsened?

Yukino Yukinoshita answered truthfully, "No."

Dong Yunshan nodded. "Then step on me."

"Hmm?" Yukino Yukinoshita's blush deepened. "What did you say?"

"Simulate the feeling of tiptoeing." Dong Yunshan opened his palm and pressed it against Yukino Yukinoshita's forefoot and toes. "Step on my hand."

Yukino Yukinoshita exerted a slight force, making the arch of her taut instep even more perfect.

"It hurts a little." Yukino Yukinoshita gently tapped Dong Yunshan's palm, once, twice... repeatedly to confirm, "But the pain hasn't gotten worse."

"Just a couple of stomps," Dong Yunshan grabbed the playful little foot. "Why are you getting addicted?"

"You didn't say how many times to step on it..." Yukino Yukinoshita blue eyes, her cherry lips slightly parted, and she murmured softly, "How would I know when I can stop?"

"... The initial assessment is a mild sprain," Dong Yunshan helped her put her shoes on, "But it's best to avoid activity for a while."

Yukino Yukinoshita looked towards the cat exhibit area. "It's not far."

Dong Yunshan reminded him impatiently, "But that's enough to turn an injury that should heal in a day into one that takes more than three days."

Yukino Yukinoshita puffed out her pink cheeks, glanced down at her feet, then looked up at the direction of the cat exhibit, her gaze gradually hardening.

Seeing Yukino Yukinoshita stand up on one leg, Dong Yunshan felt a headache coming on. "You're still wearing high heels. If you hop over on one leg, you might twist your other ankle too."

Yukino Yukinoshita looked down at the shoes again.

"You still want to take off your shoes and jump over there..." Dong Yunshan clearly understood Yukino Yukinoshita's determination. He tilted his body, supported her legs, put his arm around her shoulder, and picked her up in his arms.

"W-What are you doing..." Yukino Yukinoshita's legs twitched nervously.

It just wobbled twice.

"I'll take you to the cat show area." Dong Yunshan weighed it in her hands; it was even lighter than she had expected. "Why do you always try to solve things yourself? Can't you rely on me for a moment?"

Yukino Yukinoshita puffed out her cheeks slightly. "I can do it myself."

"So..." Dong Yunshan lowered her head, "With me on the team, we can do even better, right?"

Yukino Yukinoshita avoided his gaze, then looked up to meet his eyes. "I didn't want you to help me."

"I want to hug you." Dong Yunshan used her usual tactic. "Would you help me?"

Yukino Yukinoshita blue eyes shimmered as she raised her arm and wrapped it around Dong Yunshan's neck. "This way... it's less strenuous."

"Hmm?" Dong Yunshan raised an eyebrow. "You think it's easier to carry me? Put your hands down."

Yukino Yukinoshita narrowed her eyes slightly, instead tightening her arms around him further. "Are you allowed to want to hug me, but I'm not allowed to want to hug you?"

"...Xu." Dong Yunshan avoided her stern gaze and strode towards the cat exhibit area. "Go ahead and hug them if you want."

Yukino Yukinoshita a soft hum, then sensed the gazes around her.

The two stood out from the crowds at the exhibition.

Many people glanced at it, then continued walking as if nothing had happened, before suddenly stopping and turning back sharply.

Then a warm smile, a mixture of envy and blessings, appeared on his face.

Yukino Yukinoshita... doesn't care about other people's opinions.

I don't care, I don't care, I don't care...

We're almost at the cat exhibit.

Just as we were approaching the entrance to the exhibition area, a woman who looked like a housewife came out carrying an orange cat.

As they walked towards each other, Dong Yunshan and the housewife exchanged a glance, then looked at the orange cat in the housewife's arms.

The housewife and Dong Yunshan exchanged a glance, then naturally looked at the... hmm? in Dong Yunshan's arms.