Chapter 137: Miserable Shizuka
"Hmph, you've finally exposed your true self, haven't you?" Erina remarked.
"Kid, starting at three years old, the highest penalty is death," Shizuka added, both of them joining the expedition team.
"Come on, this is clearly just a game; there's no need to take it so seriously," Hachiman protested loudly.
But no one paid him any heed. In fact, even Haruno joined in with a mischievous grin.
"Oh dear, it seems Hachiman is a little sister enthusiast as well," she teased.
Hachiman shot a glance at Haruno after hearing this.
"Don't laugh; it's your turn."
Haruno rolled a three.
"Plotted to make advances toward a sleeping sister, was discovered by the family, feigned an apology on the surface, but secretly schemed to manipulate the family to fulfill a little sister obsession."
"You see, you're not any different."
Upon seeing the contents of Haruno's cards, Hachiman couldn't resist taunting her. Others exchanged knowing glances, with Yukino's eyes clearly reflecting a sense of disgust.
It was one thing for someone like Hachiman to have that kind of card, but for Haruno to target her own sister in this manner? That was deeply unsettling to those around her.
Feeling the collective gaze of those present, Haruno's lips formed a subtle smile, though inside, she couldn't help but feel a bit shaken.
This was because the contents of these cards closely mirrored the actual situation. She had indeed contemplated controlling her family.
Especially after recently becoming more involved in family matters, Haruno had gained a profound understanding of the Yukinoshita family's power and influence. Breaking free from a family's control was a near-impossible feat for an ordinary person.
Similar to Yukino, even though she lived independently, her apartment and daily needs were sustained by the family's resources. If the Yukinoshita family were to cut off this support, Yukino would instantly find herself with nothing.
In Haruno's eyes, Yukino's path of resistance appeared to be idealistic and naive.
So, she chose a different route, one aimed at seizing control of the family.
In this generation of the Yukinoshita family, there were only two daughters. One was destined to assume control of the family's affairs, while the other was fated to be used as a pawn in a political marriage.
After their mother chose Yukino to take on the family's responsibility, the only path left for her was to become a pawn for the family's gain through a political marriage.
As someone who cherished the idea of having a little sister, Haruno naturally couldn't bear to see her sister face such a fate. She wanted Yukino to live freely and happily, instead of being treated as a mere tool.
The only way to prevent this grim destiny was to secure complete control over the Yukinoshita family.
Although the chances of success were slim, Haruno was determined to do everything in her power for the sake of her beloved little sister. This was the mission of Haruno, the enthusiast of little sisters.
This round came to a close, and everyone had completed their high school phase, moving forward into an uncertain future.
A new round had begun.
Hachiman rolled a three.
"After recovering from a broken leg, he made a fresh start and blossomed into a social butterfly."
Upon reading this, Hachiman's lips twitched. "What do you mean by 'made a fresh start'? I haven't done anything right."
Komachi rolled a five.
"Despite facing challenges due to family circumstances, her acting career took off, and she starred in numerous popular TV shows, achieving fame and showing the potential to become a top-tier idol."
Yukino rolled a two.
"Following graduation, dissatisfied with the family's plans, she fearlessly joined the yakuza and, with remarkable methods, rapidly climbed the ranks, eventually becoming the leading female boss in the underworld."
Haruno rolled a three.
"Gradually undermining the family's influence while covertly supporting her sister's expansion in the underworld."
Shizuka rolled a five.
"After two years of effort, she finally found a boyfriend, believing he was the one she could entrust her life to. Little did she know he was a swindler who deceived her of all her assets."
It was truly unfortunate.
Seeing the contents on the cards, everyone offered sympathetic looks, including Hachiman.
Indeed, Shizuka was a master of unfortunate tales.
The game continued, showcasing a stark contrast: some faced hardships, while others navigated life without any significant issues.
It was Hachiman's turn once more, and this time, he triggered a special event - marriage.
"Marriage card: Can initiate a marriage event with the nearest player. Both players must pool their assets, and the other players are required to provide a wedding gift of one hundred thousand."
Upon reading the card's content, many of the girls had a glint in their eyes.
"Let's see who's nearest to me..." Hachiman examined the positions of everyone on the game board and was surprised when he raised his head, locking eyes with Erina's violet gaze.
"What? Marry someone like you? Absolutely not," the girl promptly rejected without hesitation.
"I don't have much of a choice, Miss Erina. The game's rules dictate this, and it's something we can't decline," Hachiman explained with a trace of helplessness, shrugging.
"Ugh..." Erina pouted, reluctantly accepting the situation. Despite her reluctance, she and Hachiman became in-game husband and wife according to the rules. The others also contributed one hundred thousand game coins each as wedding gifts.
"Next up is Yui," Hachiman announced.
"Because the person you were interested in married someone else, you channeled your sorrow into hard work. You achieved impressive results, increasing your funds by five hundred thousand," Yui shared her turn.
Following was Yumiko's turn.
"After joining the company, you were subjected to bullying by your boss and coworkers, ultimately being fired. Fed up with it all, as a former underworld gangster, you rallied thousands of underlings who stormed the company. Your boss and coworkers pleaded for mercy, enhancing your reputation," Yumiko recounted.
Then it was Alice's turn.
"You returned to your home country to attend your sister's wedding, only to discover that the groom was the boy who saved you on the beach years ago, stirring up emotions in your heart."
Erina, on her turn, also triggered a special event.
"In the honeymoon phase of your marriage, due to some overly intense nights, you ended up breaking the bed and had to replace it. Funds decreased by fifty thousand."
Upon reading this content, Erina blushed intensely and shot Hachiman a fierce glare.
"You're unbelievable! Have you no self-control? You actually broke the bed!"
Hachiman didn't back down and returned the glare.
"Hey, Miss Erina, you should realize that it's partly your responsibility too. I can't break a bed all by myself."
Clearly, both of them had fully immersed themselves in their game characters.
Watching their exchange, the other girls didn't appear pleased, and even the usually composed Yukino found the situation somewhat awkward.
Shizuka, in particular, was gritting her teeth.
Here I am, without a man in sight, and on their side, they managed to break a bed. They must be flaunting it, without a doubt.