Yukinoshita's Correction Method

"Toys..." Yukino Yukinoshita's eyes flickered slightly. "There should also be party props or something."

"There should be." Dong Yunshan glanced at the shopping map. "Toys "R" Us ...it's over there."

With its specially arranged Christmas decorations and the dreamlike atmosphere unique to toy stores, Toys "R" Us is like a kingdom of dreams and magic, where you can easily spot many couples and parents with children.

And the teacher squatting in front of the plastic model merchandise shelf.

"Hmm?" Shizuka Hiratsuka turned her head. "You two... on a date?"

"It's a bit complicated..." Dong Yunshan looked at the merchandise shelf. "Teacher, what's this...?"

"This... it's work!" Shizuka Hiratsuka stood up somewhat flustered. "This is also part of student tutoring. If some students go too far during winter break and cause any problems, I'll be in a lot of trouble. Ugh... it's unbearable, it's all because of work that I have to come to places like this, hahahahaha..."

"Is that so?" Yukino Yukinoshita nodded. "That's perfect. We're having a Christmas party later, and all the guests are students you know. You can come along too."

"Yukino..." Shizuka Hiratsuka was a little stunned, "Are you inviting me?"

Yukino Yukinoshita, puzzled, "Is there a problem?"

"No, it's nothing." Shizuka Hiratsuka smiled with relief. "Alright, to prevent you guys from getting too carried away, I'll just be an uninvited guest."

"That's perfect." Dong Yunshan chuckled. "Does the teacher have any gift recommendations?"

"Look at this!" Shizuka Hiratsuka immediately perked up. "How about a mini 4WD car? You'll love it when you grow up, and you can customize it... And this one—Bomb Man! Beyblades are good too... But I still love Gundam the most, though the Beast series is hard to give up... And card games, you absolutely can't forget those! The Christmas discounts are huge, even if the streets are full of couples, you can't miss it..."

The reason why Shizuka Hiratsuka would be here is already quite obvious.

Dong Yunshan cautioned, "It's good, but the entry barrier is a bit too high."

"Ah!" Shizuka Hiratsuka's expression froze. "It seems so... Then let's go check other places..."

With those words, Shizuka Hiratsuka took the lead and walked out, turning back every few steps.

Although he is the age and build of an adult, his reluctant expression makes him look like a child who can't resist toys.

"Teacher, you can look around some more." Yukino Yukinoshita tugged at Dong Yunshan's arm. "Let's go explore other places, and we'll contact you again when we meet up."

"In that case, I won't bother you any longer." Shizuka Hiratsuka's eyes lit up. "Bye-bye~"

Clearly, she didn't want Dong Yunshan and Yukino Yukinoshita bother her.

After buying confetti cannons for the party at Toys "R" Us, Dong Yunshan and Yukino Yukinoshita continued to wander around.

"I really don't know what to buy right now," Dong Yunshan murmured. "After all, I don't know who it will be delivered to."

"Then we can only choose the greatest common denominator among everyone." Yukino Yukinoshita pondered seriously, "Taking into everyone's preferences, we'll determine the overlapping parts to ensure that whoever receives it will be satisfied to some extent."

"Or you could choose a funny gift." Dong Yunshan raised one eyebrow. "It would be nice if everyone could have a laugh together."

"That's one way, and it'll bring a smile to my face every time I think about it." Yukino Yukinoshita looked around. "Following this line of thought, decorative items or something more practical would also work."

"Too many choices, and you don't know what to choose?" Dong Yunshan chuckled. "The others are probably the same— Komachi?"

Yukino Yukinoshita followed Dong Yunshan's gaze and spotted Komachi Hikigaya in the household goods store.

She was completely sunk into the beanbag chair, her eyes fixed on the decorations on the ceiling.

Standing to the side was Saki Kawasaki, deep in thought.

Hearing Dong Yunshan's voice, Saki Kawasaki looked up and said, "You guys are here too. Want to give it a try?"

"Ah, Spruce, Yukino..." Komachi Hachiman snapped out of her daze. "This sofa is amazing! I'll become a useless person if I lie down on it! Ah... I don't want to get up at all... Sashi, Sashi, tug me a horn."

"It looks pretty good," Dong Yunshan said, quite interested. "Combined with Kotatsu, it would be unbeatable."

"You're not allowed to go~" Yukino Yukinoshita hugged Dong Yunshan's arm even tighter, "I can't pull you away."

Feeling the softness in her arms, Dong Yunshan's lips curled up. "So that makes me even more eager to try."

"I'd like to say something more..." Saki Kawasaki's gaze lingered on the spot where the two were pressed together, "But judging from the looks of it, Yunshan clearly doesn't want to test how soft the sofa is."

"But I'm enjoying the softness of your embrace~" Komachi Hikigaya chuckled. "You two hold on for now, we'll go check out other places."

Yukino Yukinoshita also realized what was happening, waved goodbye to the two, and then pinched Dong Yunshan's arm. "... Terrible."

You've already lived like that at home... and you're still so greedy when you're out and about.

Thinking this, Yukino Yukinoshita hugged him even tighter.

Dong Yunshan tilted her head and pecked her forehead. "The beanbag chair is indeed a nice gift, but it seems a bit too big—how about the cushions here?"

"Small one?" Yukino Yukinoshita reached out and squeezed it. "It feels nice, but it doesn't provide enough support. It's not good for your health if you sit on it for a long time. How about this one?"

"This..." Dong Yunshan looked at the somewhat oddly shaped thing that Yukino Yukinoshita had picked up, "It's really good."

After buying gifts for exchanging and some other things, everyone met at the cake shop and headed to the karaoke bar with the cake in hand.

After putting my things away and hanging up my clothes, I ordered drinks and snacks.

Everyone picked up the firecrackers chosen by Yukino Yukinoshita and, amidst Yui Yuigahama's countdown, pulled the trigger together. "Merry Christmas!"

Dong Yunshan popped open a champagne-flavored non-alcoholic carbonated beverage with a "pop" and filled everyone's glasses.

Everyone raised their glasses in a toast, offering Christmas blessings.

Yui Yuigahama helped distribute the plates, Komachi Hikigaya cut the cake, Saki Kawasaki distributed the cakes, Shizuka Hiratsuka received the fried chicken from Saki Kawasaki Iroha Isshiki and happily poured herself a drink, Dong Yunshan followed Yukino Yukinoshita's instructions to number the gifts, Yukino Yukinoshita prepared the lottery tickets, completing the final preparations.

"Let me explain the rules!" Yui Yuigahama shook her drum. "Everyone chooses a song, and we'll play it randomly. Whoever's song is on the playlist sings, and after they finish, they draw lots to find the corresponding gift. If they draw their own, they have to choose another song!"

Everyone nodded in understanding. As the music started, Shizuka Hiratsuka paused, surprised. "I'm the first one."

Taking the microphone, to the accompaniment of melodious piano music, Shizuka Hiratsuka's gentle voice began to sing:

[If this is a second relationship~]

[There will be some improvement, even if it's just a little bit~]

[I can convey some sweet words to you~]

[But I just held onto the cuff of your sweater, my head bowed.]

[I don't want to go home~ I just want to stay by your side a little longer~]

[But I couldn't even utter that one sentence~]

Iroha Isshiki stared in astonishment, never expecting Shizuka Hiratsuka's singing voice to be so gentle.

Yui Yuigahama the song choice; it was Christmas, yet the teacher had chosen such a soothing ballad.

Hold me tight~ Take me away~ Let's even take time together~

I want you to take me away, no matter where.

[But it only made me more and more sad~]

[Me, stuck in a rut~]

It's not that there was no skill involved, it's just that the emotions were too intense.

Saki Kawasaki sighed softly.

The teacher isn't just singing; she's expressing her true feelings.

Hold me tight and take me with you, even time will pass by together~

I want you to take me anywhere~

[But my heart only grows sadder~]

[Me, filled with confusion and bewilderment~]

That's terrible... Komachi Hikigaya couldn't help but sigh.

Although the song is called "The Second Love," it tells the story of a young girl's first love.

If it were my second relationship, I might do even better.

But as this is my first time falling in love with you, I always feel lost and confused.

The lyrics vividly depict the uncontrollable excitement and unspoken shyness of a young girl's first love.

All the sadness and confusion stem from the naivety of first love.

But considering that the singer is Shizuka Hiratsuka...

Let alone a second time, it didn't even happen the first time.

Sadness and confusion then become real sadness and confusion.

"Let me see... number one." Shizuka Hiratsuka finished singing, drew a fortune stick, "Even the fortune sticks are odd numbers... let me see."

Shizuka Hiratsuka found the corresponding gift box and opened the small box. "Lip balm? How thoughtful... Who prepared this?"

Looking up at the students, Shizuka Hiratsuka quickly used her experience in teaching to deduce from their expressions. "Yunshan?"

Everyone else was looking around, searching, but Yukino Yukinoshita looked directly at Dong Yunshan.

"Winter is drier, so I chose this." Dong Yunshan nodded. "Speaking of which, I think I'm the easiest to prepare for, since everyone else is a girl, so I just chose something suitable for girls."

"Not bad~" Shizuka Hiratsuka opened it happily, then suddenly realized, "But, this would be better given to Yukino."

Yukino Yukinoshita gently shook her head. "I don't need it."

"Hmm?" Shizuka Hiratsuka paused for a moment, then looked at Dong Yunshan. "Right... right, a lover's kiss is the best nourishment, only I need it..."

"What I mean is there's still..." Yukino Yukinoshita added helplessly.

"Next up is mine!" Yui Yuigahama took the microphone and sang a very Christmassy song, "Jingle Bells," finally bringing the atmosphere in the box back to life. "Let me see... it's soap! And the super popular one right now— Komachi!"

"You figured it out right away?" Komachi Hikigaya tilted her head. "Ah, you noticed?"

Yui Yuigahama hugged Komachi Hikigaya: "Because it smells so good~"

The next song started playing, Shizuka Hiratsuka paused for a moment, then revealed an appreciative expression. "<The Cruel Angel's Thesis of Action>? Yunshan!"

"It's been a long time since I sang." Dong Yunshan took the microphone and sang a bit. "Speaking of which, have you guys heard of <The Cruel Working Guidelines for Oxen>?"

Amidst the bewildered gazes of the crowd, Dong Yunshan began to sing new lyrics:

[A cruel cow is shedding tears in the office~]

[This seems to contradict my initial ideals somewhat~]

[Our company culture is that if you want to get rich quick, you have to be willing to take losses first.]

The promises the boss made are already moldy.

I don't care if the world ends~

The boy's wings have been shattered by life!

Everyone else looked confused, but Shizuka Hiratsuka empathized and took a big gulp of her non-alcoholic beverage.

Dong Yunshan finished singing and drawing lots, she paused for a moment when she saw the numbers. "I don't need to guess anymore, this was prepared by Yukino."

"Quick, open it and see!" Iroha Isshiki exclaimed excitedly. "I really want to know what Yukino- senpai has prepared."

"Ta-da!" Dong Yunshan opened the gift box, holding up the present, "A multi-functional Prone Pillow!"

"Oh~" Komachi Hikigaya recognized it at a glance, "I've seen that before."

Iroha Isshiki looked at the strangely shaped pillow in Dong Yunshan's hand. "Prone Pillow?"

Yui Yuigahama asked curiously, "Multi-functional?"

"The tilted pillow allows you to lie on it, keeping your cervical spine in a suitable curvature. The streamlined, wraparound design is comfortable and fits without compressing your chest," Yukino Yukinoshita explained. "Lying down can relax your shoulders and neck, leaning against it can support your lower back, and it can also be used as a leg pillow to relax your legs."

"I'm starting to get tempted..." Shizuka Hiratsuka noted down the address, planning to go buy one later.

The fourth song is by Iroha Isshiki, and it's also an upbeat song. "Black tea... Saki Kawasaki -senpai!"

Saki Kawasaki nodded. "I've tried many kinds of tea, and this is one of my favorites."

"Experts recommend it, it's absolutely fantastic!" Iroha Isshiki Saki Kawasaki also consulted Saki Kawasaki about some key points of tea brewing.

Saki Kawasaki finished singing, she opened the gift she had drawn. "This is... a hot spring bath set?"

"Wow!" Yui Yuigahama exclaimed, "She gives off such a big... big sister vibe!"

Shizuka Hiratsuka let out a mournful cry like a cub, "I know you were just trying to say 'auntie'..."

"It's you, sir! Sir!" Yui Yuigahama repeatedly.

"This ingredient... is suitable for children too." Saki Kawasaki's eyes lit up with anticipation. "I can soak it with Keika when we get back, thank you, teacher."

"I'm glad you like it." Shizuka Hiratsuka added contentedly, "The hot springs are amazing~ especially the adult hot springs, you'll understand when you grow up!"

Chapter 658 Christmas Gifts