Yukinoshita's Correction Method

"My name is Risa."

Under everyone's gaze, a female student in uniform opened the door, her gaze sweeping over everyone before finally settling on Yui Yuigahama.

"I was a little worried yesterday when I noticed you were watching us," Risa, then looked at Yukino Yukinoshita and Dong Yunshan. "I just didn't expect to be discovered to this extent."

"I'm sorry..." Yui Yuigahama apologized instinctively.

"You shouldn't be saying sorry," Yukino Yukinoshita coldly. "She should be thanking you."

"I've heard of you, Yukino Yukinoshita. You really are the person the rumors say you are." Risa smiled forlornly. "Someone as good-looking and rich as you can't possibly understand the feelings of someone like me."

"This has nothing to do with Little Yukino!" Yui Yuigahama Yukino Yukinoshita, furious. "You're the one who did something wrong, so why are you saying such things!"

Yukino Yukinoshita paused slightly, "Yui Yuigahama..."

"Most people in the world are ordinary like you and me, but not everyone thinks like you." Komachi Hikigaya blinked. "You can't represent people like you—at least I don't want to be represented by you."

"I don't expect you good friends, the kind who can excitedly investigate anything that seems off, to understand how difficult it is for me." Risa clenched her fist. "You have no idea how hard it is to make a good friend!"

Yukino Yukinoshita's lips moved, but she said nothing.

"So you deliberately let your friend fail at baking the cake?" Dong Yunshan reached out and pressed down on the oven. "The premise for everything you did to succeed was that your friend would continue to use this oven because of your friendship, as it's a testament to your bond. But you exploited your friendship and then destroyed that testament."

"Of course I know that! I know everything..." Risa took a deep breath. "We used to bake cakes together, but after school started, she stopped doing it with me... When she can bake a cake by herself, or when she stops using this oven, it means... I just hope that day comes a little later. I can't stop her from changing ovens, I can only..."

If this were a movie, sad music should be playing now... Stepping back slightly from Komachi Hikigaya makes the composition in the field of vision even more perfect.

But then again, it's just baking a cake, how did it end up creating an atmosphere of a murderer's tragic repentance before being taken away by the police?

"Perhaps I really should thank you." Risa glanced at Yui Yuigahama, walked closer to the oven, and took tools from her bag. "You've made me realize how boring...and pathetic this kind of thing is. Go ahead and tell the teacher, but please let me fix it first."

Risa had clearly done her research; her movements were very practiced.

"Um..." Yui Yuigahama hesitated for a moment, then spoke cautiously, "Actually, I've been learning to make handmade cookies recently."

Risa looked up. "So?"

"I just couldn't bake it well myself. Little Yukino taught me step by step, but when I practiced on my own later, I encountered many problems." Yui Yuigahama looked tenderly at Yukino Yukinoshita. "If I asked Little Yukino, she would immediately know where the problem was. But... I still want to figure it out myself because I want to put Little Yukino's mind at ease and don't want her to worry about me..."

Risa paused, "You mean..."

"Your friend probably thinks the same way," Yui Yuigahama said, avoiding her gaze. "She was worried you'd still be concerned about her in your new class, so she wanted to make the cake herself to put your mind at ease."

"That kind of thing..." Risa bit her lower lip, sniffing as she fixed the oven, "How would I know about that kind of thing..."

"It's okay if you don't know." Yukino Yukinoshita's voice was calm. "Regardless of the definition of a friend, even good friends cannot guarantee complete mutual understanding."

Risa looked at Yukino Yukinoshita with surprise.

"But hindering the efforts of others is wrong," Yukino Yukinoshita coldly.

"Little Yukino ..." Yui Yuigahama anxiously at her sleeve.

Yukino Yukinoshita tilted her head in confusion. "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing..." Risa wiped her face and smiled. "Really... I'm sorry, thank you."

Volume 5, May Holiday: Chapter 159: Weighing Yourself

"Students are not allowed to repair equipment themselves when a malfunction is discovered," Yukino Yukinoshita reminded them expressionlessly. "They should report it to the home economics teacher or the homeroom teacher, who will then submit a repair request to the school's general affairs office or equipment management department."

Risa's expression froze. "I've checked the information, this is very simple..."

"It's really simple to calibrate the oven temperature and replace the knob," Yukino Yukinoshita said, pointing to her tools. "But the D-shaft of the thermostat has also been ground. If you want to disassemble the oven to replace the thermostat, considering the potential risks, you should leave it to a professional."

Replacing the thermostat isn't particularly difficult, but since it involves disassembling and replacing the entire unit, it shouldn't be left to a high school student.

This is not just her problem; it concerns the safety of other students as well.

However, this means that Risa will have to tell her teacher that she damaged school property.

"You really are the person the rumors say you are." After a slight hesitation, Risa put down the tools she was holding. "I'll talk to the teacher."

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"Yay~" Yui Yuigahama pushed open the door, greeting everyone with a cute smile. "I brought cookies... wait, is there cake?"

"Strawberry fruit cake." Dong Yunshan had already cut it. "Try it."

Yui Yuigahama put down the cookies, took the cake from Dong Yunshan, and took a big bite. "Mmm~ So good!"

Komachi Hikigaya took her portion, and before even starting to eat, she asked about what had happened earlier, "Shinonome, what did the home economics teacher say?"

"It was a difficult situation for the home economics teacher, because the oven wasn't actually broken, but that's how school equipment is—it's cheap to begin with, but if a student breaks it, its value skyrockets," Dong Yunshan explained in detail. "So the teacher reported the problem as normal, and Risa covered the repair costs, but she could pay with a cake—the home economics teacher quite likes cake."

Yui Yuigahama looked at the cake in front of her. "So, this cake...?"

"It was sent by Risa; she and her friend Chinna made it together." Dong Yunshan nodded. "Just like you said, the first thing Chinna did after successfully making it was to share it with Risa. Now they're working together to research more flavors, and since they've made so many, they sent some over—only they know their true intentions."

"Anyway, this matter is officially over." Yui Yuigahama put down the cake, flipped out the stickers, and said, "Another request completed!"

She moved a chair over, stood on it, and stuck a sticker on the signboard in the activity room.

There are already several stickers, gift boxes, cyan balloons, red hearts, and cats on it.

Now there's another cake.

"The benefits at the Service Club are getting better and better." Komachi Hikigaya ate her cake, a little worried. "If I come a few more times, I might get fat."

Upon hearing this, Yui Yuigahama visibly stiffened. "Surely... no way?"

"I just said it casually. (Komachi Hikigaya waved her hand, "It's not that serious..."

"That's right." Yui Yuigahama looked uneasy. "It's just... a lot of cookies, plus some desserts..."

"If your exercise level doesn't change, high-sugar cookies could very likely lead to weight gain," Yukino Yukinoshita reminded her. "You'd better pay more attention."

"I've just been in a good mood lately because I learned how to bake cookies," Yui Yuigahama, rubbing her face. "I haven't gained weight... probably."

"We'll find out by measuring." Dong Yunshan took out a weighing scale from the changing room behind the curtain. "Here you go."

Yui Yuigahama suddenly took a step back. "Why is there a weighing scale here?!"

"Recording weight changes is part of fitness," Dong Yunshan said expectantly. "Please."

"No way!" Yui Yuigahama's face was full of resistance.

"The scale only shows the result; even if you don't weigh yourself, the change in your weight won't disappear." Yukino Yukinoshita looked up. "Deceiving yourself is useless. Facing the results will eliminate your wishful thinking and help you take the necessary actions in time."

"I... I know..." Yui Yuigahama slightly, "But a girl's weight is a secret..."

"You do your testing, I'm not watching." Dong Yunshan moved to the back of the activity room with the cake. "I don't need the exact numbers, I can tell just by looking at your expression."

"No... I can't be alone!" Yui Yuigahama stared at Komachi Hikigaya and Yukino Yukinoshita, "You two have to come too!"

"No matter how many people there are, it won't affect your outcome." Yukino Yukinoshita remained unmoved.

"I'd like to see my current weight." Komachi Hikigaya stepped on it, looked down, and said, "Hmm... I think I've lost a little weight."

"Really?" Yui Yuigahama asked excitedly.

If Komachi Hikigaya's weight doesn't change much, then her weight might be the same.

"It's probably because I've been running back and forth between the two clubs lately," Komachi Hikigaya guessed. "Climbing stairs must be quite a workout."

Yui Yuigahama's happiness turned into apprehension again.

But Komachi Hikigaya had already finished her test, so of course she couldn't back out now.

So, steeling himself, he stood on the scale.

Yui Yuigahama squinted her tightly closed eyes a crack and looked down...

I didn't see it.

You stepped too far forward.

She shifted back slightly, Yui Yuigahama's gaze swept across the rounded curves of the scale, finally landing on the numbers displayed on it.

"You've gained just a little bit of weight..." Yui Yuigahama breathed a sigh of relief. "I thought you'd gain a lot more weight."

"Baking cookies requires some exercise," Dong Yunshan said, making a stirring motion. "And you're not just baking cookies for yourself."

Yui Yuigahama noticed Dong Yunshan's expression and angrily questioned, "You seem very disappointed!"

"Being smaller isn't necessarily better; health is the most important thing," Dong Yunshan defended herself. "Given your height, being a little chubby is healthier—I just want what's best for you."

"I don't believe you~" Yui Yuigahama stuck out her tongue, then called out, "Little Yukino, why don't you take the test too?"

"I don't think this kind of collective measurement is meaningful." Yukino Yukinoshita looked up. "I didn't agree to it just now."

"I see..." Yui Yuigahama's eyes flickered. "Even Little Yukino has times she doesn't want to face."

"..." Yukino Yukinoshita stood up.

Volume 5, May Holiday: Chapter 160 There's Still a Show to Watch

Yui Yuigahama thought to herself, "I always feel that Yukino Yukinoshita surprisingly easy to understand..." but she didn't say it aloud.

"First published on 705u. com - Book Club"

Yukino Yukinoshita stood on the scale with a blank expression.

"Little Yukino, you're standing too far forward... Ah." Yui Yuigahama paused, "It's alright."

Yukino Yukinoshita glanced down, her expression suddenly turning cold.

"Hmm?" Dong Yunshan noticed something was wrong, and a smile appeared on her face. "You've gained weight?"

Yukino Yukinoshita slowly raised her head and stared at Dong Yunshan.

"I can't tell..." Dong Yunshan looked Yukino Yukinoshita up and down, noticing no obvious changes in her body, and reassured her, "Being a little chubby is healthier."

"No..." Yui Yuigahama nervously, "Those kinds of words..."

"It's all because of you." Yukino Yukinoshita unfriendly.

"Huh?" Dong Yunshan looked completely innocent. "How is it because of me? I didn't fatten you up... I really did."

To improve her cooking skills, Dong Yunshan has been cooking for herself lately, and she eats the bento box she prepared in the morning for lunch.

To test the results of her efforts and identify her shortcomings, Dong Yunshan would make a meal for Yukino Yukinoshita.

It actually means taking a small portion of what he ate and giving it to Yukino Yukinoshita.

It was a simple task, not a troublesome one at all.

This week... it's almost been two weeks now, and Dong Yunshan has been bringing lunchboxes for Yukino Yukinoshita every day.

Under Yukino Yukinoshita's relentless criticism and dedicated guidance, Dong Yunshan's bento-making skills improved by leaps and bounds.

While not so delicious as to be irresistible.

But at least it's becoming more and more to Yukino Yukinoshita's liking.

Anyway, if Yukino Yukinoshita can't finish it all, Dong Yunshan can easily handle it too.

Therefore, he always prepared a large amount for Yukino Yukinoshita.

Every day, Yukino Yukinoshita leaves some snow behind.

But... there's less and less left.

Thinking of this, Dong Yunshan, who had just been able to laugh without any burden, found it hard to laugh anymore.

Komachi Hikigaya sensed the subtle tension. "Hey...?"

No wonder Dong Yunshan left right away during her lunch break... Yui Yuigahama could vividly picture it in her mind.

The lunch break bell rang, Yukino Yukinoshita left the classroom and went to the Service Club's activity room, where she skillfully began preparing to brew black tea.

Before the water boiled, Dong Yunshan opened the door and came in.

I opened my schoolbag, took out my lunchbox, and placed it on the table.

Dong Yunshan picked up a piece of tamagoyaki with her chopsticks and held it to Yukino Yukinoshita's lips, making a sound as she said, "Ah~".

Yukino Yukinoshita pursed her cherry lips, raised her hand to tuck her smooth hair behind her ear, blushed, and slightly opened her mouth as she moved closer to the tamagoyaki.

Just as it was about to bite into her, the tamagoyaki retreated, turned a corner under Yukino Yukinoshita's gaze, and went into Dong Yunshan's mouth.

Yukino Yukinoshita refused to give in and clenched her little fists to punch him, but Dong Yunshan grabbed her wrist and pulled her into his arms.

It struggled symbolically for a couple of moments, but couldn't break free at all.

Meanwhile, Dong Yunshan had already picked up another piece of tempura and fed it to him.

Yukino Yukinoshita opened her mouth to bite, and as a result, the tempura ended up in Dong Yunshan's mouth too.