Yukinoshita's Correction Method

The oysters, still slightly salty from the seawater, are placed directly on the grill. As the temperature rises, the tightly closed shells pop open, revealing the trembling, milky-white, tender meat and the sweet, creamy broth inside.

Sip it into your mouth while it's still hot, the broth bursting with intense sweetness, like ocean waves lapping between your lips and teeth, silky and rich.

Large chunks of roasted meat are seared over a high flame to form a charred crust, with glistening oil seeping out and shimmering in the firelight. Similarly, large pieces of bell pepper are roasted until they develop a tiger-skin pattern, and the rich aroma and fresh sweet fragrance intertwine and permeate the air.

With one bite, the scalding hot meat juices burst forth, and just as you're about to reach the point of being greasy, the bell peppers, no longer bitter, release their fresh, warm juices, rising and falling like waves.

"Excellent cooking!" Shizuka Hiratsuka exclaimed, praising the meat as she ate it with her ice-cold beer. "You really have to eat barbecue by the sea!"

"Waaaaah... This is so great~" Yui Yuigahama exclaimed with satisfaction, "Even if I gain weight, I have no regrets!"

"I work out so I can indulge like this..." Iroha Isshiki ate a skewer of pork belly and okra, her voice muffled, "Even though I haven't been exercising yet, I can indulge myself a little beforehand."

Saki Kawasaki casually opened a can of drink and ate it with salt-grilled chicken wings. "Isn't that just pure indulgence?"

"You could also call it 'Believe in your future self.'" Komachi Hikigaya placed a skewer of meat next to her face and happily took a selfie.

"Given your current condition, you should eat more to stay healthy." Haruno Yukinoshita raised her sake bottle at Dong Yunshan. "Right, Yunshan?"

"A friend of mine once told me a great way to lose weight," Dong Yunshan said, opening her mouth to eat the meat skewer that Yukino Yukinoshita offered to her, "If you can't lose weight, you can imagine yourself as a dog."

"Hmm?" Yukino Yukinoshita swallowed her drink. "What do you mean?"

"Yui Yuigahama has a dog, right?" Dong Yunshan tilted her head and asked, "Can dogs eat Choco?"

"No!" Yui Yuigahama violently. "Absolutely not!"

Dong Yunshan: "Where's the ice cream?"

"It'll give them diarrhea!" Yui Yuigahama, "Greedy food will make dogs sick, salty food will put a strain on their bodies, and spicy food will irritate their stomachs... They also need to be taken out for walks twice a day to get plenty of exercise—wait, dogs are really healthy!"

"So..." Iroha Isshiki picked up her drink can and took a sip, "Should I ask Yui Yuigahama- senpai to support me for a while?"

Saki Kawasaki: "Shouldn't we be more disciplined?"

Iroha Isshiki said, looking aggrieved, "I can't bear to treat myself like that..."

Yui Yuigahama: "I couldn't bear to treat you like that either!"

"Losing weight..." Shizuka Hiratsuka crumpled the beer can. "Speaking of which, I did try to lose weight for a while. Everyone says you're more popular if you're thinner~"

Although she vaguely guessed the outcome, Yui Yuigahama, so she had no choice but to bite the bullet and ask, "W-and then?"

"And then, because I was so hungry and irritable, I wanted to beat up everyone I saw, hahaha!" Shizuka Hiratsuka took a big gulp of beer. "I was completely unpopular!"

The atmosphere by the sea suddenly became heavy.

"Let's not talk about that." Shizuka Hiratsuka waved her hand. "How are your university preparations going?"

The atmosphere by the sea suddenly became even more somber.

"The application for aspirations and the activity report are going smoothly." Yukino Yukinoshita brought the Dong Yunshan to the table. "However, that's not what's bothering everyone."

"It feels like things have changed since I started third grade," Yui Yuigahama said, sipping her drink. "How should I put it... I've really realized that everyone I've known for so long is starting to go in different directions."

"And then there's the class division, so my classmates are all different now," Komachi Hikigaya added. "Some people are keeping up with the pace of their first and second years, while others are focusing on preparing for university. Everyone's busy with their own things. Even though we haven't separated yet, it feels like we already have."

"When school first started, I thought my younger brother was just being childish and throwing a tantrum, not wanting to have any contact with me at school. But during the summer vacation at home, I realized that he wasn't being childish, but rather too considerate." Saki Kawasaki put down her empty drink and opened another one. "He was worried about disturbing my preparations, so he carefully kept his distance from me and tried his best to share my burdens. I'm very grateful that he's thinking of me in this regard, but..."

Dong Yunshan reheated the cooled food and sat down at the table. She took a sip of the drink Yukino Yukinoshita offered and said, "There are too many sudden changes, and it's hard to adapt at once. And these changes are short-term, ending before we can adapt—it's really easy to feel upset."

"I can't bear to leave everyone..." Iroha Isshiki hugged Yui Yuigahama her, her voice trembling with tears.

Yui Yuigahama took her hand back. "Iroha... huh?"

The moment her hand touched Iroha Isshiki's, Iroha Isshiki saw the fragrant corn, let go of Yui Yuigahama of corn, and took a couple of bites. "I really don't want to part with it..."

"You just said that and then you let go!" Yui Yuigahama accused. "What is it that you're reluctant to part with?"

"Help me solve any problems, and share any good things with me..." Iroha Isshiki sobbed, "The thought of having to rely on myself from now on makes me so reluctant to leave everyone..."

"I understand everyone's anxiety about change, but everything changes. If you don't strive for the changes you want, you can only accept the changes you don't want." Shizuka Hiratsuka gazed gently at her former students with her slightly drunken eyes. "Don't ignore your feelings, don't force yourself to accept things, change what you want to change, whether it's the environment around you or your own mindset—just like you've been doing."

Meeting the students' gazes, Shizuka Hiratsuka's voice grew even gentler.

"As your former teacher, I believe in your abilities. As your current friend, I am willing and hope to be there for you when you need me, just like in the past, together with you..." Shizuka Hiratsuka raised her sake bottle. "Cheers!"

Chapter 898 Tons tons tons

"Cheers!!!"

Amid cheers, everyone raised their drinks and downed them in one gulp.

Haruno Yukinoshita, smiling as she looked at Shizuka Hiratsuka.

Others saying this might sound a bit pretentious.

But Shizuka Hiratsuka truly did it.

She would never stand idly by and let things take their course when she saw students struggling.

Instead, they will try to make changes through various methods.

This applies not only to students, but also to oneself.

Disliking his previous work environment, he resigned during the transfer process.

If it weren't for her reluctance to part with her students, Shizuka Hiratsuka would probably have resigned a year ago.

Although she is no longer a teacher, she will still be there for her students when they need help.

As Shizuka Hiratsuka's former student, when Haruno Yukinoshita was extremely busy with various matters, Shizuka Hiratsuka immediately appeared and taught her how to manage the Little Snowflake account from scratch, providing other users with a clear development path.

In addition, he drove Haruno Yukinoshita around to inspect various places, using the strictness and meticulousness he had developed as a teacher to examine each partner.

She had already done it herself long before she used these words to educate her students.

Although I've never been able to get married...

But upon closer reflection, even though the marriage didn't go smoothly, Shizuka Hiratsuka never gave up on the idea of getting married, nor did she compromise in the slightest for the sake of marriage.

This result is itself a testament to her hard work.

Taking small sips of her canned liquor, Haruno Yukinoshita looked at the other students.

That's why we're still happily gathered together even after our teacher-student relationship has ended.

"Teacher~" Yui Yuigahama hugged Shizuka Hiratsuka, "Why don't you try your best and become a teacher at Chiba University? I still want to be your student."

"And then you'll watch them date in college, right?" Shizuka Hiratsuka glanced at Dong Yunshan and Yukino Yukinoshita, who were clinging to each other. "Spare me."

"Isn't this fun?" Komachi Hikigaya smiled, holding her drink can. "They have new things to do... and interact with every day."

"Hmm~" Saki Kawasaki nodded somewhat slowly, "With them around, I hardly watch any TV dramas anymore."

"After all, it was a scene I witnessed firsthand~" Iroha Isshiki chuckled. "But teacher, haven't you gotten used to it yet?"

"I'd like to adapt..." Shizuka Hiratsuka said irritably, raising her chin. "Look at them."

"Hmm?" Yukino Yukinoshita, who was feeding Dong Yunshan Dong Yunshan meat skewers with her legs draped over his, turned her head in confusion upon hearing Shizuka Hiratsuka's voice. "What's wrong with us?"

Shizuka Hiratsuka replied blankly, "It's nothing, you two can be even closer."

"Oh." Yukino Yukinoshita took her leg off Dong Yunshan's lap, stood up, and sat directly on Dong Yunshan's lap. "Hmm, it's definitely more comfortable this way—brother, I want some grilled corn."

"Okay~" Dong Yunshan reached out and took one, then handed it to Yukino Yukinoshita's lips.

Yukino Yukinoshita took a bite and nodded contentedly, "It's delicious, you should try some too."

Dong Yunshan tilted her head and took a bite. "Sister, the seasoning is really good."

"It's because you cooked it perfectly." Yukino Yukinoshita noticed the seasoning on Dong Yunshan's lips and reached out to wipe it off for him.

Only when I raised my hand did I realize that I also had seasonings in my hand.

After a moment's thought, Yukino Yukinoshita tilted her head back slightly and kissed Dong Yunshan's lips, cleaning up the condiments for him.

"All done--mmm!" Just as Yukino Yukinoshita pulled away after her kiss, Dong Yunshan kissed her again. "Mmm~"

Shizuka Hiratsuka opened another can without any expression, and started chugging away...

"Newlyweds are really something..." Iroha Isshiki exclaimed, her eyes glued to the scene. "They can even be this affectionate."

Yukino Yukinoshita sat in his lap with her back to Dong Yunshan, turned her head and kissed him, her snow-white neck forming an elegant curve, her pale skin seemingly glowing.

"Uh..." Saki Kawasaki's gaze was somewhat vacant. "I don't think newlyweds would be this affectionate in front of their friends."

Komachi Hikigaya looked a little embarrassed. "I'm starting to understand how a teacher feels."

Dong Yunshan and Yukino Yukinoshita were very affectionate before, but this scene of them being so intimate...

Especially on a summer night at the beach, with neither of them wearing much clothing, the impact was even more frightening.

Yui Yuigahama's face turned bright red as she drank her beverage while secretly peeking at him.

Haruno Yukinoshita watched this scene with a smile. At first, Dong Yunshan Yukino Yukinoshita, but as the kisses continued, Yukino Yukinoshita began to retaliate... Huh?

A hint of doubt flickered in her eyes; Haruno Yukinoshita sensed something was amiss.

Knowing her sister as she does, Yukino Yukinoshita should have stopped long ago.

Why would we still take the initiative?

Thinking about it carefully, the fact that Yukino Yukinoshita used a kiss to clean up Dong Yunshan just now is inconsistent with her personality.

The tissues were on the table, within easy reach of Yukino Yukinoshita.

Some even sit directly on the lap of the Dong Yunshan...

If the goal is to achieve the state of Shizuka Hiratsuka, any one of these actions would suffice.

But doing it together... that doesn't seem like Yukino Yukinoshita's personality.

Haruno Yukinoshita's gaze flickered as she looked at the canned drink her sister had just been drinking. After a moment of surprise, a look of realization dawned on her eyes.

"Huff~" Yukino Yukinoshita slightly out of breath, her dazed eyes staring at Dong Yunshan. "Terrible~"

"I've tried my best to be patient," Dong Yunshan whispered, "but compared to my patience, my wife is even more adorable~"

"Shut up~" Yukino Yukinoshita picked up the drink she had just drunk and held it to Dong Yunshan's lips, trying to shut him up.

Dong Yunshan tilted his head slightly so that Yukino Yukinoshita could feed him.

The moment the drink touched his lips, Dong Yunshan's eyes widened slightly.

"Hmm?" Noticing his unusual behavior, Yukino Yukinoshita immediately stopped. "Did you choke?"

"No..." Dong Yunshan glanced at the jar in her hand and muttered softly, "...No wonder."

Yukino Yukinoshita tilted her head. "What did you say?"

Haruno Yukinoshita grinned mischievously and reminded him, "He said he wants you to feed him in a different way."

"Let's try another way..." Yukino Yukinoshita's eyes shimmered, "I just can't do anything with you~"

She lifted the jar, took a mouthful, Yukino Yukinoshita lowered her head to kiss Dong Yunshan's lips, feeding him in a new way.

Dong Yunshan embraced Yukino Yukinoshita to prevent her from slipping out of his arms, and met her kiss, savoring its coolness and warmth.

"There's a second episode?" Saki Kawasaki took a sip of her drink to calm her nerves.

"My God..." Komachi Hikigaya rubbed her face vigorously. "I didn't see that wrong, did I?"

"It... it seems..." Yui Yuigahama's voice was light and airy, "... it looks very comfortable..."

"Just looking at it makes my head spin~" Iroha swayed Iroha Isshiki. "The wedding is amazing..."

"You two are getting more and more... no, you seem a bit... huh?" Shizuka Hiratsuka shook her head, looking at the drink cans on the table. "Why did you drink my alcohol?!"

"Huh?" Yui Yuigahama gave a blank smile. "Teacher, you're drunk. This is a fruit wine-flavored drink that Saki bought."

"Yes, I bought that... um?" Saki Kawasaki admitted halfway, then suddenly paused, "I didn't buy it."

"Did I buy that?" Komachi Hikigaya's head swayed heavily from side to side. "Did I buy it?"

"Did I buy... or not...?" Iroha Isshiki asked, her eyes still blurry with drunkenness. "I put all the drinks under the ice in the cooler... Yeah, all drinks, no alcohol."

"Then, just Shizuka, to make the wine chill faster, Shizuka buried it all under the ice," Haruno Yukinoshita reminded her. "And when you got your drinks, you took the liqueur out from under the ice."

In addition to beer, Shizuka Hiratsuka also bought some fruit-flavored liqueurs to go with it.

Liqueurs typically display fruit images in prominent positions, making it easy to miss the alcohol label unless you look closely.

Since Saki Kawasaki had previously created alcohol-flavored drinks, those who had never drunk alcohol before didn't notice anything unusual.

"Ah..." Shizuka Hiratsuka slapped her forehead hard. "All of you, stop!"