Twin Ponytails

"Yuigahama-san, go to Hiratsuka-sensei right now, and after asking her permission, immediately write an application for joining the club and hand it to me."

Shizuka Hiratsuka is the advisor teacher of the service department.

If you truly want to join the service department, you must first obtain the consent of Shizuka Hiratsuka, and then submit the application for admission.

"Hmph, do you think you can make Yuigahama-san give up on joining the service club this week?"

"It's a pity that you will fail today."

While Yukino believes that Makoto Amano is unlikely to succeed, she has no intention of just idly waiting for the agreed time limit to end.

The lion fights with all its strength, even against a rabbit, let alone Makoto Amano, whom she has never been able to defeat since childhood.

Since Yuigahama Yui has expressed her desire to join the service department, if Yukino doesn't make good use of it, she would be giving that guy an opportunity in vain.

"Well..."

So, Yukino and Amano are betting on my involvement, right?

Yuigahama Yui felt a little uneasy thinking about it.

Although she wanted to join the Service Club, she didn't like the feeling of being ordered or manipulated.

"Alright..."

But she, who always acted according to people's expectations, unconsciously nodded and agreed.

Think of it as helping Yukino.

Anyway, Amano-san doesn't seem like a good person...

There's definitely something wrong with his "harem king plan" and his occasional "you are mine" remarks to girls.

"Yukino, you're truly devious. There are only two weekends left this week, and yet, with such a huge advantage, you're forcing Yuigahama to join the service department prematurely."

Makoto Amano looked annoyed at being manipulated.

"You never said that Yuigahama couldn't join the service club right now. There's nothing wrong with my approach. If you didn't consider this, then you've already lost."

Yukino just sneered contemptuously at Makoto Amano's "lost dog" appearance.

"No, I never said I didn't consider it."

Makoto Amano suddenly smiled, devoid of any signs of anger on his face.

He must have anticipated Yukino's reaction when he made this bet.

"Yuigahama-san, go to Hiratsuka-sensei right away!"

Yukino's expression changed slightly as she saw Makoto Amano regain his confidence.

She thought he would resort to the same trick of preventing Yuigahama Yui from leaving the club room, thus preventing her from completing the procedures for joining the service department before Shizuka Hiratsuka finished work.

But it's a pity that Makoto Amano wouldn't use such a shallow method to handle the situation.

"It's useless. Today is Friday. Ms. Hiratsuka left early for a blind date. Unless you think Yuigahama can catch up to Ms. Hiratsuka's sports car with her feet, there's still a chance for me to lose the bet today."

Makoto Amano proudly explained the current situation, observing Yukino's face with great interest as it turned from pale to blue.

He found that expression, the anger mixed with helplessness, while she maintained her image as a beautiful ice queen, to be quite fascinating.

It's really hard to get tired of.

"Snow... Yukino..."

Yuigahama Yui, who was about to leave the service club classroom, also paused upon hearing Makoto Amano's words.

She was at a loss and looked at Yukinoshita Yukino, who had fallen silent.

"By the way, the way you rudely ordered Yuigahama-san just now in order to win me should have greatly reduced her favor towards you. Maybe the current Yuigahama-san has already decided to distance herself from you. Thanks to you, Yukino."

Makoto Amano's expression now resembled that of a villain in some movies.

And Yukino, who was completely at a disadvantage, could only retreat step by step, like a little white rabbit being bullied by a big bad wolf.

"...I'm sorry, Yuigahama-san."

Yukino subconsciously tightened the grip on her hands, realizing that her behavior just now was somewhat inappropriate.

"No, it's not what Amano-san said. I don't care at all..."

Yuigahama Yui quickly shook her head, indicating that she didn't blame Yukino in her heart, contrary to what Amano Makoto had said.

She was even less likely to fall for him... or something.

Faced with such a "terrible" and "offensive" statement by Makoto Amano, she couldn't help but feel the urge to stand by Yukino, who was at a disadvantage.

"Really? But Yukino may have started to doubt you now."

"Enough, no matter how much you provoke, the impossible is still impossible."

As Makoto Amano said, today is Friday, and there are only two days left in this week. Makoto Amano wants Yuigahama Yui to accept some harem plan within these short two days, hoping she will give up joining the service department. However, there is no possibility of that happening at all.

Thinking of this, Yukino's pale face finally began to recover.

"I believe Yuigahama-san won't be fooled by you."

In order to redeem her previous "mistakes," Yukino chose to trust the girl in front of her.

"Then let's wait and see."

Makoto Amano walked towards the gate of the service department with a smile on his face, feeling like a winner.

When he approached Yuigahama Yui, he paused for a moment.

"Student Yuigahama, be prepared. I'll be taking care of you."

This statement made Yuigahama Yui, who was already feeling a bit shy under Amano Makoto's gaze, blush even more.

Although Amano-san doesn't seem like a good person, he really is...

so attractive.

If Amano-san suddenly said that he would pursue her or something, there's no way she could hate it.

But when it comes to Yukino, she will definitely hold back.

"Yukino, I will definitely join the service department."

After averting her gaze from Amano Makoto's departing figure, Yuigahama Yui looked at Yukinoshita Yukino, who had regained her strength, with a cheerful expression.

"Um."

The black-haired girl nodded gently.

——

"Yo, Yukino~"

Sunday.

A sunny morning.

Makoto Amano called out to this beautiful girl, claiming that he needed help.

Today, Yukino was wearing a light blue sleeveless top with a stand-up collar. Her black hair was tied into two ponytails, which danced around her head like satin, and her knee-length skirt fluttered with her every step.

It was a surprise to see Yukino dressed up before going out today.

When Makoto asked her out on the phone, she had been quite reluctant.

"The white sandals go well with your outfit."

Different from the cool school uniform image in the past, today's Yukino possesses a pure and lovely style of painting.

"Your focus remains the same as before... unpleasant."

Yukino glared at someone indifferently and then stepped back, as if attempting to conceal her discomfort.

"Furthermore, it's regrettable that you still resort to using 'childhood' to manipulate me..."

"Didn't we agree on that back then? Yukino promised to assist me whenever I needed help. Are you planning to break your word now?"

"No..."

Yukino couldn't match Makoto Amano's thick skin, so she could only avert her gaze.

"However, if you think you can manipulate my assistance to make Yuigahama-san give up joining the service department, then you are gravely mistaken."

During this period, Yukino and Yuigahama Yui had formed an "unbreakable" alliance against Makoto Amano.

"I'm not that naive."

The preparations are complete; now is the time for harvest.

"Don't worry, whether it's you or her, I will employ the most 'fair and equitable' means to make you yield."

Today, Makoto Amano remains brimming with confidence.

"It's quite simple. If you want to 'attack' someone, the fastest way is to exploit their weaknesses."

Makoto Amano occasionally sent messages on his mobile phone while glancing at the girl's shimmering thigh exposed under her short skirt from the corner of his eye.

He didn't intend to peek, but his eyes were involuntarily drawn to it.

It's truly strange, why do boys always have a tendency to peek at girls' thighs?

Makoto Amano began to reflect, yet he was reluctant to repent.

"Weakness?"

Yukino, lost in thought, failed to notice the boy's prying eyes.

"Yuigahama Yui, second-year student in class F, gentle and shy, slow to react but adept at reading people's expressions. Due to her indecisiveness, she is easily swayed by others..."

In simpler terms, she can be easily deceived.

Based on the records from this period, Makoto Amano had roughly outlined the characteristics of Yuigahama Yui.

"So, what is your plan?"

The two of them resemble lovers who can be spotted everywhere along the roadside, strolling together on the sunny street.

Yukino is intensely curious about the reason behind Makoto Amano's unwavering confidence.

Clearly, there are only two days left... No, today is the final day.

What does this guy intend to do to convince Yuigahama-san to refrain from joining the service club?

"Now, regarding her vulnerabilities..."

Makoto Amano pocketed his phone, then cast a significant glance at the girl with twin ponytails walking beside him.

"What is it?"

Yukino met Makoto Amano's gaze with an impassive expression.

She is awaiting his forthcoming words.