After revealing the truth to her sister, Yukinoshita Yukino felt much lighter.
At least she no longer had to constantly worry about Haruno's probing, and her sister promised to help her hide things from their parents.
"Yukino, you really doesn't blame me?"
The two sisters sat on the sofa, and Yukinoshita Haruno, playing with her hair, asked casually.
"Are you talking about secretly placing a listening device on me?"
Yukinoshita Yukino turned her head but found her sister, who usually liked staring into her eyes, looking away while twirling a lock of hair with her fingers.
"Of course I hate it."
She replied.
Her sister's fingers stopped twirling the hair. "Oh, really..."
"But I don't hate you, sister."
Yukinoshita Yukino said with a faint smile.
"Oh, is that so?"
Yukinoshita Haruno's pupils narrowed for a moment, and she suddenly yawned. Getting up from the sofa, she stretched. "It's getting late; time to shower and sleep. Don't you have school tomorrow? You should get up early, and I'll drive you back."
Today, she was dressed very casually, in a white T-shirt and a thin red jacket. The T-shirt was stretched by her full chest, creating a smooth curve, and even bounced a bit because she stood up too quickly.
"No need. I can just have Parasitic-kun take me back."
Yukinoshita Yukino said flatly.
"How will you get back?"
"Jump back."
"Eh…"
It always feels like the quality suddenly drops a lot.
"I'll go run the bathwater first. Do you want to take a bath with your sister for old time's sake, Yukino?"
Haruno said with a smile.
"Are you serious?"
Yukinoshita Yukino looked speechless. How could she say that knowing her situation?
"Just kidding~"
Haruno waved her hand. "I'll go take a bath now."
After saying that, she grabbed a set of pajamas from the bedroom and headed into the bathroom.
After filling the tub with hot water, Yukinoshita Haruno took off her clothes, revealing her perfect figure.
She turned on the showerhead, letting hot water drench her hair, and the rising mist blurred her vision.
After applying body wash and cleaning herself, the bathtub was nearly full.
She dipped her graceful foot into the water, gently testing the temperature. With some hot water splashing over the edges, she fully submerged herself in the tub.
Her smooth, water-drenched skin sparkled under the bright light, and her wet hair cascaded over her shoulders. A few strands stuck to her smooth cheek, giving her a soft, delicate look.
"By the way, that guy from your club, his name is Hikigaya, right? Is he a sorcerer too?"
"Yes."
"Does that mean I could also become a sorcerer?"
"Depends on luck. That dead fish-eyed guy is an exception in the sorcery world. If you're lucky, maybe you could awaken too. But whether that counts as good luck is hard to say."
"Really? That's a bit disappointing then~"
The earlier conversation floated back into her mind, only to shatter like bubbles and disappear. A hint of shadow passed through Yukinoshita Haruno's downcast eyes.
Luck? That probably isn't for me. Haruno has always had bad luck...
Life is a one-way street leading to a grave, but there are still choices to be made along the way. Each choice at the crossroads shapes different lives.
Yukinoshita Yukino's life opened up a brand-new path because of Hayashizaki's arrival.
In contrast, Yukinoshita Haruno's life was a straight "boulevard," with no scenic views along the sides—just fences that cut off all life's crossroads, impossible to cross.
This is also Yukinoshita Haruno's choice. She doesn't blame fate; it's just that sometimes she can't help but feel that such a life is both boring and hypocritical.
Does she truly want to become a sorcerer?
She couldn't be sure herself.
Maybe she just wants to see different scenery and experience a different life.
"I'm a bit envious of you, Yukino…"
Her confused whisper fell onto the water's surface, creating ripples that quickly settled back down.
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"I'm done! I've run the bathwater for you."
Yukinoshita Haruno, looking normal in her cute pink pajamas, walked out while drying her hair and spoke to Yukinoshita Yukino, who was looking at her phone.
"I got it."
After putting down her phone and ending the chat with Yuigahama Yui, Yukinoshita Yukino stood up to get ready for a shower.
Then she realized she didn't have any clean clothes.
"I have some clothes here."
Haruno poked her head into the room and said.
"How can I wear my sister's clothes?"
Remembering something unpleasant, Yukino replied with a frown.
"No, it's your own clothes that I brought from home."
Haruno's voice came from the room, mixed with the sound of rummaging through things, as if she was searching for her sister's clothes.
"?"
A question mark slowly appeared above Yukino's head. Then, with Hayashizaki's hint in her mind, she realized, "Why does my sister have my clothes in her apartment?"
Could it be true, as Parasite-kun said, that it was for some impure purpose?
Like for smelling… or something!?
"It's just in case! I thought maybe you would have a chance to come over to play, so I prepared some."
The voice sounded as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
Yukinoshita Haruno walked out holding a neatly folded set of pajamas and casual clothes. Seeing her sister's suspicious expression made Haruno chuckle. "What's with that look? There are new towels in the bathroom."
Unaware that her image had become a bit strange in her sister's mind due to someone's intentional guidance, Yukinoshita Yukino took the pajamas and walked drowsily into the bathroom, still pondering her sister's actions. Is it really appropriate for family to do things that are no different from what a pervert would do?
When people focus on something, they often overlook other things. For example, if someone is on a call and someone hands them something, they will instinctively take it.
While Yukinoshita Yukino was lost in thought, she undressed and placed her clothes in the laundry basket, then turned on the shower to wash herself, completely forgetting about the presence inside her.
Her delicate skin, pale yet rosy, revealed the soft curves of her collarbone. Water dripped down her beautiful body, tracing white lines along her curves. Upon closer inspection, her chest wasn't completely flat; there were subtle rises and falls.
Hayashizaki silently admired the perfect creation of a goddess.
Wait, why am I thinking about these strange things? Hayashizaki-kun's words could have just been said casually.
Wait a minute...
The girl finally snapped back to reality.
A blush spread across her fair skin, creeping up from her long neck to the tips of her ears.
With a splash!
The water surged up with the sudden movement, splashing out of the bathtub. Yukinoshita Yukino buried herself and half her head underwater, and a mist of embarrassment filled her deep blue eyes.
Bubbles continued to rise on the surface of the water.
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