Insect Snow

"It's really rare, Yukino's kimono..."

Yukinoshita Yukino, who was kneeling on the tatami (traditional Japanese flooring mat), caught Makoto Amano's attention at that moment.

The white background and the kimono adorned with light pink petals made the girl on the opposite side appear even whiter and purer, like snow.

She resembled an elf fairy in the snow.

"Auntie chose this kimono, right?"

Before the girl could react to his intense gaze, Makoto Amano suddenly turned to greet Mrs. Yukinoshita by his side.

"Yes, I had it specially made for Yukino."

Mrs. Yukinoshita signaled the servants to continue serving dishes, while smiling and nodding towards Makoto Amano.

"Auntie is really discerning."

Makoto Amano praised the two people in one sentence.

"Ah, Mr. Amano is tempted by my family's Yukino?"

Mrs. Yukinoshita's inadvertent teasing made the two sisters sitting beside her prick up their ears at the same time.

"I don't think any normal boy can resist the charm of your daughter."

Makoto Amano made no secret of his appreciation of beautiful things.

This made Yukino, who was about to raise her head to say something, lower her head again.

But before bowing her head, she gave Makoto Amano a warning look.

Don't keep staring at her.

It seems that the girl doesn't seem to know the purpose of being suddenly asked by her mother to change into a kimono.

"Of course, Auntie, you are also very attractive."

The wife who is also wearing a kimono is indeed beautiful.

But Makoto Amano's compliment immediately brought the ambiguous atmosphere back to normal social rhetoric.

Mrs. Yukinoshita covered her mouth and smiled lightly.

But the eyes in the eyes did not flicker at all.

So Haruno's smile is just like her mother's, right?

Makoto Amano couldn't help turning his head to glance at the "quiet" Yukinoshita Haruno who was at the dining table at the moment.

'What are you looking at me for? '

Then he was met with Yukinoshita Haruno's unfriendly gaze back.

Probably because Makoto Amano seemed to only praise the charm of her sister and mother just now, but did not mention her.

"Amano has passed his seventeenth birthday this year, right?"

Mrs. Yukinoshita continued the topic very naturally.

"Yes, I am two days older than Yukino."

Yukino's birthday is January 3rd.

At this time, the school season in April has already passed, so the birthdays of Makoto Amano and Yukino have already passed.

"Similar in age, and always in the same school...I want to know what plans Amano has for the future?"

Mrs. Yukinoshita still used a homely tone.

But both Amano Makoto and Yukino knew that this was what Mrs. Yukinoshita wanted to see.

"Plan? Let's target the Prime Minister of Japan first."

"To conquer Tokyo, you must become prime minister, right?"

Or being the man behind the prime minister?

"Prime Minister... Are you serious?"

Makoto Amano's unexpected answer made Mrs. Yukinoshita unable to tell him son-in-law for a while.

"Of course I'm serious. How could I make fun of my aunt."

Makoto Amano looked serious, indicating that he was really not joking.

"..."

How can ordinary people become prime ministers?

Daydreaming again.

Yukino, the only person present who understood Makoto Amano's 'dream' of the harem king, couldn't help but suppress a chuckle.

"puff..."

However, Haruno, who was unaware of Makoto Amano's harem plan, burst into laughter.

"Really, if you want to reject her, brother you don't need to mock such an unrealistic goal, right?"

"Mocking other people's dreams is a disgraceful act, sister Haruno."

Makoto Amano shot a stern look at Yukinoshita Haruno, who continued to laugh uproariously.

But Haruno simply found Makoto Amano amusing, causing her laughter to intensify.

Well...

I really don't understand, the faces of sisters are not far apart, but the breasts are one above the other.

The younger sister is basically nothing, but the older sister is plump just right.

And their mind.....

"Haruno..."

Mrs. Yukinoshita slightly intensified her tone, causing Haruno to immediately cease her laughter and assume a composed demeanor once again.

"Besides... the aspiration to become Prime Minister, does Amano have any other plans?"

Bringing up the sudden ambition of becoming Prime Minister was indeed a challenging topic for Mrs. Yukinoshita.

Nevertheless, being mature and experienced, she swiftly redirected the conversation before it veered off track.

The implication was clear—If Makoto Amano were to speak about his goal.....

This specially arranged family banquet might end up on an unpleasant note.

"Yes, actually I have a more significant goal..."

Makoto Amano gazed intently at Yukino, who was seated across from him.

Ah, the kimono is already exquisite, but the hairpin adorning the girl's head is equally unique...

I would really like to move a bit closer and appreciate it.

"Oh, what goal might that be?"

Observing Amano Makoto's enthusiastic gaze fixed on her daughter, Mrs. Yukinoshita finally felt relieved.

It appears that this young man isn't oblivious after all.

"I want to..."

"Enough!"

Just as Makoto Amano was about to reveal his "grand wish," Yukino, feeling increasingly uncomfortable under his gaze, abruptly stood up.

The girl knew that the boy was likely about to say something foolish, so she had to interject to prevent her childhood sweetheart from being perceived as eccentric by her mother.

"Yukino..?"

Mother Yukinoshita hadn't anticipated her youngest daughter's sudden movement.

Could it be that Yukino has already realized that I intended to arrange a marriage between her and Makoto Amano today, and she's standing up to thwart it?

Contemplating this possibility, Mrs. Yukinoshita cast a serious gaze at her younger daughter.

"Mom, this guy's future is uncertain, there's no point in discussing it."

However, to the astonishment of the sister seated beside Yukino, Makoto Amano abruptly left the table and knelt before Mrs. Yukinoshita with a resolute expression.

"No, I genuinely want to be with Yukino!"

"Please grant me the privilege of being with your daughter, Auntie!"

For a moment, silence enveloped the dining table.

Even Mrs. Yukinoshita was taken aback by this unexpected turn of events.

However, she quickly regained her composure, as the situation was unfolding precisely as she desired.

"Makoto Amano!"

This wasn't what was agreed upon earlier, and Yukino Haruno, who had been intending to spectate, could no longer remain seated.

"Didn't you agree to reject her mother's proposal for a son-in-law?"

"Why are you suddenly taking the initiative?"

"What are you saying..."

Undoubtedly, the one who found it even more surprising was Yukino, who found herself at the epicenter of this whirlwind.

She never expected Makoto Amano to... kneel?

Is this a marriage proposal?

But... to whom? Why would he propose to me?

"Very well, very spirited. One must possess such determination if they wish to marry my daughter."

Mrs. Yukinoshita nodded approvingly.

"Mom, what are you saying? He... how is he... he's still in high school... I, too, am a high school student..."

Yukino's mind began to reel upon realizing her mother's apparent inclination to consent.

But soon, she deduced that this was likely another scheme concocted by Makoto Amano.

Yes...

I see!

This is all part of his scheme!

He had planned to become the harem king, even in his sophomore year of high school!

"It's true that you're still young, but let's settle this for now. Besides, if you two are genuinely happy together, it will all work out in due time."

Mrs. Yukinoshita's intention in arranging this in advance was also to address her concerns about controlling Makoto Amano as he grows older.

After all, not everyone is willing to marry into particular family.

Especially a young man like Amano Makoto, who excels in all aspects.

"It's not like that, Mom. I simply... I have no extra feelings for him, and I can't imagine having any in the future."

His ambition is to become a harem king or something, and only foolish people would be interested in a guy like him.

Yukino adamantly opposes this marriage.