The Young Mother

The oppressive force emanating from Yukino made Haruno think of her mother for a while.

The weight of this majesty was so heavy that it made it hard to breathe, and her sharp eyes dispelled any thoughts of confrontation. All of it reminded Haruno of her mother...

To be precise, it reminded her of her mother when she was young.

It's rare for Yukino to display such sharpness now.

However, even in her more introverted state, Yukino possesses an indescribable courage when speaking to people.

But why is Yukino acting like this... what is going on?

Haruno quickly searched her mind, trying to figure out where her speech had touched Yukino's sensitive nerves.

After thinking about it, it seems that the issue lies with the last sentence.

However, if Yukino is jealous, why isn't she condemning Brother Amano as a "scumbag" instead of targeting me, her sister?

Haruno couldn't understand it.

"Indeed, he wants to become..."

Yukino didn't look at her sister again.

Instead, she turned her attention to the main source of conflict, the man who was still pretending to be a "gentleman."

He had clearly seen everything just now, and... he had hugged her. And now he was pretending like nothing happened, but isn't it too late?

Thinking this, Yukino's eyes grew sharper.

You can't hide that look in your eyes when you wish for someone's demise.

"Sister Haruno, I bought some oden. Would you like some?"

Amano Makoto didn't dare let Yukino speak any longer because he wasn't fully prepared to deal with her yet.

If Yukinoshita Haruno found out about his harem plan in advance, it could become a serious problem.

"I..."

After feeling Yukino's piercing gaze shift away, Haruno felt relieved in that moment. She then looked at the oden that Amano Makoto had placed on the coffee table.

This convenience store food...

It did pique her interest a little.

"So, Does my sister enjoy eating without clothes on?"

The cold air hit once again, causing Haruno to unconsciously cross her two long, white legs beneath her white shirt.

Right from the start, it feels like I'm being lectured by Yukino...

"What I like the most is drinking in the nude... How can I..."

Haruno now inexplicably felt afraid to meet Yukino's eyes directly.

Damn, Yukino isn't cute at all right now.

She actually seems more like an older sister than her own sister...

"Fine, I won't let Brother Amano take advantage of me again, sister."

Haruno picked up the blanket from the floor and draped it over her body, then walked into the bathroom barefoot.

All of her changed clothes were inside.

"What does my sister being taken advantage of by this guy have to do with me?"

Yukino muttered expressionlessly.

But Haruno couldn't hear her, and even if she did, she would only think Yukino was being arrogant.

"Besides... I never thought someone like my sister would be fooled by you."

Yukino was referring to the fact that Haruno still didn't know who Makoto Amano truly liked.

"Didn't you figure it out earlier? And I didn't fool her..."

As soon as Amano Makoto spoke, Yukino glared back at him with stern eyes.

"I guess you... don't dare to tell my sister about your wicked and obscene 'harem project,' do you?"

Isn't that an attempt to deceive her?

Yukino became inexplicably angry once again.

"...If I were to tell her now, I would really get torn to pieces."

Faced with Yukino's questioning, Makoto Amano could only helplessly shake his head.

"Sister Haruno cares about you the most right now. I'm just 'loved by her'..."

Makoto Amano knew very well that now was not the time to confront Haruno.

Moreover, in a sense, Haruno is much more difficult to win over than Yukino...

Both in terms of character and family.

"Who cares about me the most?"

Yukino couldn't understand and didn't believe it.

From a young age, her elder sister hadn't left her with many good memories.

Most of the time, she was either being manipulated by her sister or being overshadowed by the guy in front of her.

She didn't think anyone cared about her at all...

Except for Makoto Amano's mother.

"Is it an excuse because you're too afraid to face my sister?"

"If I were truly afraid, I wouldn't have just picked up your sister from the sofa."

Makoto Amano faced Yukino's "sarcastic" remark head-on.

Her body was warm and soft, and it felt really good...

...Of course, he was referring to Haruno's body, not any specific parts.

Looking back now, Makoto Amano regretted only holding her for such a short while.

"Maybe you're just more lustful than I thought."

As if sensing Makoto Amano's state of mind, Yukino looked at him disdainfully.

"I simply have a normal appreciation for beauty..."

After all, there's no shame in that for a man.

Isn't it the same for women?

Amano Makoto recalled the day when Yuigahama Yui touched him.

They say that studies have shown girls are six times more seductive than boys.

"Perhaps Yukino, who appears cold on the surface, is actually quite passionate in private."

"What did you say?"

The girl narrowed her eyes and looked at the boy, as if considering where to start with the knife.

"N-Nothing..."

Oops, I accidentally said what was on my mind...

Makoto Amano couldn't withstand Yukino's deadly glare and instinctively took a step back.

Yukino seems a lot more aggressive today.

"Speaking of which, since you have such lecherous ambitions, have you ever thought about how to face my mother?"

Regardless of whether my sister and I accept this guy, the biggest obstacle would still be on my mother's side, wouldn't it?

Yukino really wanted to know what Makoto Amano would do.

"Of course I've thought about it, and I have a plan."

That's right, it was the plan to take over the Yukinoshita household.

It was the plan that Makoto Amano had prepared long ago. The initial goal was only to take Yukinoshita Haruno from Mrs. Yukinoshita's grasp, but now...

The goal can be expanded a little.

For example, adding Yukino right beside him.

"Really? What plan?"

But regardless, it must be one of those nonsensical, unbelievable plans that have no chance of success, right?

Yukino knows her childhood sweetheart well.

"Wanna know? Just ask your sister; I've shared all the plans with her."

"My sister... would she actually accept your plan?"

Yukino was slightly taken aback.

"Haven't you accepted my harem king plan as well?"

"How can I..."

"Ah, what were you two discussing just now? I heard my name, Yukino?"

After changing her clothes, Haruno, now back in her college girl attire, finally emerged from the bathroom.

"Nothing, we were just discussing your figure, Right Yukino..."

Makoto Amano smoothly changed the subject from earlier.

"Oh, my figure? Could it be that Brother Amano really sees my sister and me as..."

Regaining her confidence after changing her clothes, Haruno no longer had so many reservations about teasing Makoto Amano.

Even in front of Yukino.

"No, I was just thinking,You and Yukino are sisters, yet Yukino's figure is..."

Of course, he couldn't say it was bad; he could only say... it's a shame.

Well, unfortunate.

"Go to hell."

Yukino shot Makoto Amano a harsh glance with her eyes.

"Using someone's appearance to deny their worth is the practice of the lowest kind of person."

"I'm sorry... I was too arrogant."

Realizing that Yukino was genuinely angry because of his attempt to change the subject, Makoto Amano immediately admitted his mistake honestly.

"It was just a joke earlier. In truth, I think Yukino is already amazing. Seriously..."

Makoto Amano never had picky tastes when it came to food.

His interests and hobbies were also quite diverse and inclusive.

He never cared about others' wealth or social status. What he cared about, or appreciated, was only beauty.

"Yukino, if you're really planning to have Brother Amano, you better train him well. Your sister thinks he's quite dishonest."

Yukinoshita Haruno didn't like seeing her sister being mistreated by others in front of her.

Of course, it was fine to tease her on her own...

But as for Amano... Hmph, she would settle the score with him later.

The members of the Yukinoshita family were very vengeful.

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