Ch 122. Yukino: I'm... I'm... Cleaning...

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The door opened, and after several days, the two sisters faced each other once more.

Seeing Yukino's disheveled hair, flushed face, and eyes like autumn water, a wave of unbearable anger surged within Haruno, followed by deep bitterness.

Even now, Haruno still couldn't accept the fact that her younger sister had someone she liked.

Everything had happened too quickly. In just a month, Yukino had suddenly fallen in love, catching her off guard.

Last time she followed Yukino, she even noticed a clear distance between Yukino and Hoshimi. How did they suddenly become so close?

It must be that little bastard Hoshimi. He must have fed some kind of love potion to her sister!

Otherwise, she couldn't believe her sister could fall for someone so quickly!

Today, she was going to see what kind of charm Hoshimi had!

Haruno composed herself, revealing the same sly smile as before, "Little Yukino, what are you busy with? Your hair is all messed up?"

She reached out, intending to help Yukino tidy her disheveled hair.

However, Yukino took a small step back in panic, avoiding Haruno's hand.

Haruno's mouth twitched, and her outstretched hand froze in mid-air.

Is Yukino's action of stepping back serious? Do you know how much damage such a small action can cause?

My foolish sister, I'm your real sister, connected by blood, and yet you avoid me?

Just a while ago, you were all affectionate with Hoshimi, and now, when facing me, your real sister, you choose to avoid me...

I... I... I...

"Cough~ cough~" Haruno's anger made her cough uncontrollably.

"Sister, are you catching a cold?" Noticing Haruno's unusual condition, Yukino asked tentatively.

"Cough~ cough~ cough~"

Hearing this, Haruno's anger continued to flare, and her coughing couldn't be stopped.

But then she thought, is Yukino asking if she's sick out of concern for her health?

Thinking this, Haruno suddenly felt much better, and her anger gradually subsided.

She took a deep breath, clearing the frustration from her chest, and put on an even brighter smile to face Yukino.

"Yukino, I'm fine. It's just a sudden spasm. By the way, I didn't answer your question earlier. What are you busy with?"

Haruno looked at Yukino with a hint of hope in her eyes.

As long as Yukino told the truth, she would still be her good little sister.

But her hope was dashed again...

Yukino lowered her head slightly, her gaze evasive, and hesitantly explained, "I'm... I'm... cleaning... Yes... that's right... cleaning..."

Haruno fell silent, her throat filled with disappointment. She wanted to reprimand Yukino for lying but couldn't bring herself to do it.

In the end, she could only reluctantly give Yukino another chance and continued to ask, "Yukino, why aren't you wearing an apron while cleaning?"

"Uh..." Yukino was stunned for a moment, then her gaze became even more evasive. She lowered her head and mumbled, "... The cleaning is already done, and the apron has been washed..."

"Is that so..." A hint of disappointment flashed in Haruno's eyes.

Her sister had learned to lie, and the first person she lied to was her own sister, all to cover up for that bastard Hoshimi!

"By the way..." Yukino seemed to remember something and added, "The apron has been dried and put into the wardrobe."

Haruno was taken aback.

Well, well! So my sister has not only learned to lie but also how to patch up lies! She's covering up the flaws!

Hoshimi, you bastard! Look at what you've done to my honest and lovely sister!

Damn it!!

Despite the thunderous rage within her, Haruno had to continue maintaining a smiling face.

She looked at Yukino and, as usual, asked cheerfully, "Little Yukino, can I come in and sit?"

"..." Yukino, who was intent on refusing, trembled slightly. After a few moments of hesitation, she chose to make way. "Sister, please come in."

Haruno sighed with relief. She was truly worried that her sister wouldn't even let her in.

If it came to that, she would have to barge in and confront that little rascal Hoshimi directly.

Fortunately, Yukino still recognized her as her real sister.

"Sister, here are the slippers." Yukino handed Haruno a pair of disposable slippers.

"Little Yukino, you're so polite~" As Haruno took the slippers, she suddenly realized that if Hoshimi was at Yukino's house, Hoshimi's shoes would also be inside. Yukino's offer of slippers was probably also to cover up Hoshimi's presence.

Hoshimi, you bastard...

Haruno gritted her teeth, said nothing, and silently changed into the slippers, following Yukino into the living room.

As soon as she entered the living room, Yukino's body trembled. She had forgotten to clean up the snacks on the sofa!! This was an unexplainable big flaw!

She usually didn't eat snacks, and she had finished cleaning. How could there be snacks on the sofa?

Thinking of this, Yukino quickly turned to Haruno, "Sister, could you help me wash some fruit?"

"Hmm?" Haruno looked suspiciously at the living room. Was there some glaring evidence that hadn't been cleaned up? Was it necessary to delay her like this?

"Sister, I... I was cleaning... My hands were soaked for a while... So..." Yukino bit her lip and, for the first time in front of her sister, bent down, "Please, sister."

Seeing Yukino bend down with her beautiful figure, Haruno's heart was filled with mixed emotions.

This was the first time since elementary school that her sister had bowed down to her, but the purpose was to deceive her?

Haruno sighed silently, turned, and began to move her wrists, heading towards the kitchen as if preparing for a big task.

"Ok~ It's been a while since I've been to Little Yukino's house. Let me make a fruit salad for you~"

Since it was her sister's request, she would do her best, even if it meant being deceived...

The time to make a fruit salad should be enough for Yukino to clean up all the evidence...

After seeing her sister enter the kitchen, Yukino quickly went back to the living room, tiptoeing to hide the snacks on the sofa in the study and return the laptop on the coffee table to its original place.

Finally, she smoothed out the noticeable wrinkles on the sofa.

After finishing everything, Yukino turned her attention to the door of her bedroom.

Hoshimi should be well hidden, right? Should she go over and remind him?

Yukino tiptoed, like a cat, towards her bedroom.

Halfway there, her sister's voice suddenly came from the kitchen.

"Yukino, I've finished the fruit salad. I'm coming out now~"

Something about her sister's words felt odd...

Yukino had no time to think further. She hurried back to the sofa, making a move towards the kitchen, "Sister, I'll help you serve it."

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Meanwhile, in Yukino's bedroom.

Hoshimi was squatting in front of the wardrobe, studying Yukino's preferences for underwear styles.

As for hiding?

Why should I hide? I'm Yukino's official boyfriend. Is there a problem with being affectionate with Yukino on a Sunday?

I'm actually waiting for Haruno to find me and then clarify everything.

That would be much more fun.

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