Yukinoshita's Correction Method

Dong Yunshan agreed, poured the rest of Yukino Yukinoshita into her own plate, and continued to enjoy it.

Shizuka Hiratsuka watched, her expression completely numb. "So, why haven't you guys been coming to report to me lately...?"

So it has already developed to this stage.

If they want any information, the two of them can simply communicate face-to-face.

There is absolutely no need for Shizuka Hiratsuka to act as an intelligence relay station.

Why is this happening?

Having completed the correction of two students at once, and with the results of the two corrections combined, Shizuka Hiratsuka, as a teacher, should have felt a dreamlike joy.

But why...?

Why did it turn out this way?

Why are these two so skilled?

How long had they been living like this without her knowledge?

Shizuka Hiratsuka channeled her grief and anger into her appetite, devouring large chunks of meat.

After washing up, Yukino Yukinoshita poured herself a cup of black tea and sipped it slowly.

Glancing at the clock Yukino Yukinoshita's eyes flickered slightly. "Yunshan."

"Hmm?" Dong Yunshan swallowed her food. "What?"

"We still have time, let's make a cake."

"A birthday cake..." Dong Yunshan glanced at the oven in the house. "Okay."

"Huh?" Shizuka Hiratsuka was taken aback. "Can I make my own birthday cake?"

"...Okay." Yukino Yukinoshita showed a slightly helpless expression. "If we start making it now, the time will be just right. The Service Club also has a refrigerator that can be used for the final refrigeration and shaping."

"I'll help too!" Shizuka Hiratsuka raised her hand. "This sounds interesting. Is it Yuigahama's birthday today?"

"Yes, so we're planning to celebrate for her." Xue Yiqi 29 was momentarily stunned.

This was originally her plan to bring the Dong Yunshan back to the Service Club.

First, the hypothesis was verified through a cat and dog show. The entire Service Club acted together, and in the process, the main reason why Dong Yunshan had been absent from the Service Club for a long time was determined.

If the verification is not completed, the next day, under the Yui Yuigahama, they will invite Dong Yunshan out alone and verify the conjecture by acting alone with only the two of them.

Finally, under the pretext of celebrating his birthday, Dong Yunshan was brought back to the Service Club.

In this way, all the tasks issued by Shizuka Hiratsuka were completed.

But unexpectedly... problems arose on the very first day the plan was implemented.

The original plan was for everyone to act together, but it ended up being two people acting alone.

However, the subsequent plans cannot be changed.

Yukino Yukinoshita wants to complete the mission assigned by Shizuka Hiratsuka, and also wants to Yui Yuigahama's birthday.

Ideally, the two things should be done simultaneously, but it's also fine if they can't.

Looking back now, although there were some unexpected situations, everything went quite smoothly.

Having chosen the gift, there was still plenty of time to make a birthday cake for Yui Yuigahama.

The problem of Dong Yunshan not being part of the Service Club has also been resolved.

As long as it's divided...

Yukino Yukinoshita pursed her lips.

"Are you thinking about what kind of cake to bake?" Dong Yunshan suggested. "How about a fruit cake?"

Volume 6: Chapter 257 - Just Beginning

"Hmm, it's not as cloying as it should be, Yui Yuigahama should like it." Yukino Yukinoshita gathered her thoughts. "Let's use Momo then, I remember Momo symbolize birthday wishes. But Momo are very juicy, so we'll need to process them a bit to prevent the cake from becoming soggy..."

After a quick plan, Yukino Yukinoshita began making the cake.

Shizuka Hiratsuka tried to help, but realizing she was only making things worse, she wisely stopped.

After the cake was made, Shizuka Hiratsuka drove the two of them back to Yukino Yukinoshita's house. After Yukino Yukinoshita changed into her school uniform and put on her schoolbag, they went back to school together.

After the two afternoon classes, the rest of the time is free time.

Some students went home, some stayed to study, and some went to participate in club activities.

Shizuka Hiratsuka could hear Yui Yuigahama afar.

Yui Yuigahama is usually very cheerful, looked exceptionally happy today.

"Hmph hmph hmph~~?"

"Oh, Yuigahama, you seem quite happy?" Shizuka Hiratsuka said with a smile. "Humming as you walk, something good must have happened."

"Teacher Hiratsuka ~" Yui Yuigahama replied with a bright smile, "Actually... today is my birthday, and everyone in the club is going to throw me a birthday party!"

Shizuka Hiratsuka's gaze was complex.

While not as serious as Dong Yunshan and Yukino Yukinoshita, Yui Yuigahama does have some personality issues.

She pays excessive attention to other people's emotions, expressions, or attitudes, and adjusts her own words and actions accordingly.

On the positive side, Yui Yuigahama possesses strong empathy and is adept at maintaining interpersonal relationships, enabling her to play a significant role in situations requiring collaboration.

However, from a negative perspective, suppressing one's true needs can lead to a blurred sense of self, and taking on too much of another's emotions can trigger anxiety or depression.

Improving this problem is not a simple matter.

After all, in an environment that values interpersonal harmony, being observant and perceptive is a form of wisdom that cannot be completely denied.

The key is to balance the needs of oneself and others, becoming someone who can keenly perceive others while maintaining their own identity.

To achieve this goal, you need to be firm in your own ideas and dare to face the negative emotions of others.

What a coincidence!

The Service Club has two people who can do this:

Yukino Yukinoshita insists on being right.

Dong Yunshan was gloating.

The two are too extreme; if Yui Yuigahama them, she would be much better.

But the results were so good that they exceeded Shizuka Hiratsuka's expectations.

Just like she hadn't initially expected Dong Yunshan and Yukino Yukinoshita to be living a newlywed life so quickly...

"Happy birthday, Yuigahama." Shizuka Hiratsuka's eyes were gentle. "Seeing you getting along so well with your friends is what makes me happiest."

Birthdays are an exciting occasion for teenagers, but for someone her age... Shizuka Hiratsuka sighed almost imperceptibly.

"I also want to thank the teacher for recommending me to the Service Club..." Yui Yuigahama Shizuka Hiratsuka with admiration. "After joining the Service Club, I learned that there are other ways of interacting, and I gradually learned to express my true thoughts... Not only me, Little Yukino and Yunshan must also be very grateful to the teacher—it feels like the teacher is our mother!"

"She should definitely be more like a mother!" Shizuka Hiratsuka recalled everything that had happened before. "Even if she's not like a teacher, she should at least be a mother figure, not a child... No! I'm not old enough to be a mother yet... I don't think so..."

"Ah, that's not what I meant..." Yui Yuigahama hurriedly waved her hands, "I should say... like a mother or something... Ah! That's right, motherhood! Teacher will definitely be a good mother! After we get married!"

"Ugh!" Shizuka Hiratsuka. "The teacher knows you meant no harm, so the hurt she suffers is even greater..."

"Um... are you free later, teacher?" Yui Yuigahama quickly changed the subject, "Let's go to the birthday party together later!"

"Thank you for your kindness. They already invited me this morning when I dropped Shinonome and Yukinoshita." Shizuka Hiratsuka waved her hand. "Unfortunately, I have to attend another event today and don't have time to participate."

Yui Yuigahama looked curious. "Other activities...?"

"The person who's supposed to be at the birthday party shouldn't be loitering around here," Shizuka Hiratsuka changed the subject before she could finish her question. "Everyone's probably waiting for you, right?"

"Ah! Right!" Yui Yuigahama. "Then I'll be going now, goodbye teacher!"

"Okay, have fun." Watching Yui Yuigahama leave, Shizuka Hiratsuka gazed out the window. "Telling my students about my upcoming matchmaking event... how could I possibly do that? Sigh... I really want to get married."

Bang!

After Yui Yuigahama wandered around outside for a while as everyone requested, she returned to the Service Club. The moment she pushed open the door, accompanied by a series of bangs, firecrackers sprayed out colorful ribbons and confetti, sending them flying everywhere.

"Happy birthday!!!"

The overwhelming blessings from everyone brought tears to Yui Yuigahama's eyes.

"Everyone..." Yui Yuigahama forced a smile, fighting back tears, "Thank you!"

Even though she knew everyone was preparing for a birthday party, Yui Yuigahama couldn't help but tear up the moment the party actually started and she saw the room full of cute decorations and cheering friends.

She occasionally has the opportunity to attend birthday parties, but she usually celebrates for others or acts as a staff member at the event.

Almost no one looked at her.

And now, everyone who is holding this birthday party for her is here because of her, because of her.

All eyes were on her.

This was a beautiful thing she had dreamed of many times, and it had only now truly come to pass.

"Today is a happy day." Komachi Hikigaya took Yui Yuigahama's hand. "Why are you crying?"

"Because I'm really happy..." Yui Yuigahama's voice trembled slightly with a sob. "Although my parents were always happy when they celebrated my birthday in the past, this year feels especially different... I think this is the happiest birthday I've ever had!"

Yukino Yukinoshita, flustered by Yui Yuigahama's intense gaze, stammered, "I... I was just doing what I had to do."

Saki Kawasaki reflected on the recent changes in her life. "This is just the beginning."

"That's right!" Dong Yunshan clapped his hands and announced loudly, "Let's go—to the next stop!"

Volume 6: Chapter 258 Birthday Celebration

"Brother Shan, welcome!"

Before the group even entered the store, the staff came to greet them.

"This way, please." The waiter led everyone to a private room, took down their drinks, and politely left. "Please wait a moment."

Sitting on the leather sofa and surveying the decor of the private room, Yui Yuigahama exclaimed in surprise, "Yunshan, why did you book such a large private room...?"

"Actually, it was my friend who helped me order it," Dong Yunshan explained. "I just told my friend."

As for the large... to be honest, Dong Yunshan felt that this private room was only slightly larger than the small private room in his previous life, and it couldn't even compare to a decent medium-sized private room.

After all, their target customers and business strategies are different.

This place charges per person, mainly offers soft drinks, provides various light meals, and has a variety of costumes for changing into, making the atmosphere more like a murder mystery game arcade.

Shortly after, the staff brought over the drinks.

Most karaoke bars offer self-service drinks, similar to a family restaurant.

But this private room is clearly different.

In addition to the drinks everyone ordered, the staff also provided desserts, fruits, and snacks, which filled the table.

"This was specifically instructed by the store manager," the clerk said politely as they took their leave. "Please feel free to press the bell if you need anything."

Among the various snacks was a cake made by Yukino Yukinoshita herself. Dong Yunshan lit the candles and turned off the main light, instantly creating the atmosphere of a birthday party.

In the flickering candlelight, Yui Yuigahama somewhat at a loss.

Dong Yunshan led the way by raising her glass. "Yui Yuigahama, happy birthday!"

Everyone toasted together. "Happy Birthday!"

"Thank you everyone~" Yui Yuigahama made a wish amidst everyone's encouragement, "Now, I'm going to blow out the candles! Whew--~"

The candles were extinguished, the lights came on, and everyone raised their glasses in celebration once more.

Then... silence descended.

"Huh?" Komachi Hikigaya looked around in confusion. "What's going on?"

Yui Yuigahama: "There's an awkward atmosphere after a whole night of arguing..."

Yukino Yukinoshita truthfully stated, "I don't know what I should do."

"Hmm?" Dong Yunshan raised an eyebrow. "Your family probably holds birthday parties too, right?"

"Yes, but it's mostly adults talking," Yukino Yukinoshita, her eyes slightly lowered. "It has nothing to do with me."

"Little Yukino..." Yui Yuigahama hugged Yukino Yukinoshita with heartache.