Chapter 83: The Yukinoshita Mother and Daughter, Both Handled
"Ring ring~"
Even though the bell signaling the end of class rang as usual, Yukinoshita Yukino felt a sense of impatience at this moment.
In the past, she would always choose to stay at school for a while longer, whether to handle requests for the Service Club or simply to stay in the club room and read. In short, she didn't want to be alone in her cold home, but things were different now.
There was someone waiting for her at home.
"But before that, there are other things to handle..."
Thinking this, Yukinoshita Yukino thought of the new student who had joined her Service Club yesterday—Hachiman Hikigaya.
It seemed she would have to trouble him a bit today.
After making her decision, Yukinoshita Yukino set off, but just as she was about to step out of the classroom door, she saw her classmate, Shiina Mahiru.
Unlike her usual smiling self, Shiina Mahiru's brow was now furrowed, as if she were troubled by something.
However, Yukinoshita Yukino's reaction was merely a glance; she wasn't interested in this.
"Ah~ club activities, to think I'd see this day."
In the hallway, Classmate Hikigaya, with his signature dead fish eyes, was forcing himself to walk toward the Service Club classroom.
How should he put it? He still had a wait-and-see attitude toward this club. After all, the "Iron Fist Hero" had introduced him, and... Hachiman Hikigaya remembered the club's motto that Yukinoshita Yukino had explained yesterday.
"The haves, with a heart of mercy, grant what they have in abundance to the have-nots..."
Hachiman Hikigaya remembered it clearly, but he didn't think he would actually do such a thing.
What a joke, he, Hachiman Hikigaya, wasn't that kind of do-gooder.
"Forget it, since I've chosen to join the club, I should be a bit more serious about it."
Looking at the door of the Service Club classroom, Hachiman Hikigaya already had a plan in mind.
At the very least, he should demonstrate his own value.
Then he grabbed the door handle of the Service Club.
"Click click"
"Eh???"
Looking at the classroom door that wouldn't open, Classmate Hikigaya fell into thought.
"Sorry, I'm a bit late. I have something to take care of today, so I need to head back first. This is the spare key for the Service Club, I'll leave it to you..."
While Hachiman Hikigaya was still dazed, the voice of a girl panting reached his ears. When he turned around, it was indeed Yukinoshita Yukino.
"Ah? That... no problem."
At the critical moment, Classmate Hikigaya performed steadily and took the key Yukinoshita Yukino handed him.
"Then I'll leave it to you..."
With that, the girl hurriedly left again.
"It's the first time I've seen her in such a rush."
Hachiman Hikigaya muttered to himself, though his hands didn't slow down. As he walked into the Service Club, the one about to visit was a certain Pink Hair Bun... "It should be fine to go in like this..."
After about forty minutes of commuting, Yukinoshita Yukino had successfully arrived at her front door. However, unlike usual, she felt a hint of hesitation as she prepared to go home.
"Forget it, I'll go in and see first."
Gripping the bag in her hand, Yukinoshita Yukino decisively entered the password. Then, with a "beep," she successfully opened the door.
What met her eyes was not the figure of Yukinoshita Ayame.
Seeing this, Yukinoshita Yukino's heart couldn't help but tighten.
Had she already gone back?
The moment she had this thought, Yukinoshita Yukino quickened her pace to the Bedroom.
Inside, there was still no sign of Yukinoshita Ayame.
Next, she opened the closet door, but she wasn't there either.
It was as if everything yesterday had been a dream... Just as Yukinoshita Yukino was guessing this, a "beep" came from the Living Room door.
This was the sound of the door password being entered correctly.
The moment she heard this sound, Yukinoshita Yukino walked over quickly.
When the door opened, it was indeed Yukinoshita Ayame.
Because it was afternoon outside, there was a bit of sweat on Yukinoshita Ayame's forehead, but when she looked up, she met Yukinoshita Yukino's eyes.
"It... it was too stuffy at home, so I went out for a walk."
Seeing Yukinoshita Yukino's worried expression, Yukinoshita Ayame couldn't help but explain with a softened heart.
Although she kept telling herself to hate the other person, she still couldn't do it.
"Remember to come back earlier in the future..."
Seeing Yukinoshita Ayame's explanation, Yukinoshita Yukino felt a sense of relief. As long as she hadn't left, that was fine.
"But it's only four o'clock in the afternoon."
Yukinoshita Ayame pursed her lips and replied.
"..."
Hearing Yukinoshita Ayame's explanation, Yukinoshita Yukino realized that she had been a bit too sensitive just now.
"Does Ayane really want to go outside?"
Looking at the Yukinoshita Ayame before her, Yukinoshita Yukino had the illusion of talking to her childhood self, but more than that, her heart was filled with something inexplicable.
It was as if, because of Yukinoshita Ayame, she had begun to feel an attachment to this home.
"I... just felt it was a bit stuffy at home and wanted to go out and see."
Seeing Yukinoshita Yukino asking for her opinion, Yukinoshita Ayame also lost her temper instantly. After all, the other person was her mother, and she had lacked maternal love since childhood. Facing care from her mother, she simply couldn't resist.
"Then since it's still early, let's go out for a stroll..."
Looking at the somewhat restless Little one before her, Yukinoshita Yukino had gradually figured out her personality.
In some ways, she was indeed very similar to her childhood self.
"..."
Hearing the invitation from her mother, Yukinoshita Ayame didn't answer, but from the emotions contained in her eyes, one could see she was very expectant.
Just like that, Yukinoshita Ayame followed Yukinoshita Yukino's lead and went outside again.
"Did you eat anything for lunch? If not, we'll go get something to eat first."
Looking at Yukinoshita Ayame beside her, Yukinoshita Yukino asked.
"I've eaten. I bought some food outside for lunch..."
At this moment, Yukinoshita Ayame no longer had that pungent smell of gunpowder from when they first met. Facing Yukinoshita Yukino's gentle offensive, she was already finding it hard to hold her ground.
"Then we'll go buy some things first, including your clothes and some other daily necessities."
"No need for such trouble, because maybe I'll go back in a few days..."
Hearing Yukinoshita Yukino's words, Yukinoshita Ayame couldn't help but speak up to stop her.
"Then we'll talk about that when you go back."
In this regard, Yukinoshita Yukino showed a rare firm attitude.
But while speaking like this, she was also constantly watching the expression on Yukinoshita Ayame's face.
Sure enough, there was no anger or annoyance on the other's face. Instead, there was a slightly furrowed brow and clenched little hands.
Yukinoshita Yukino knew very well that this was because her words had taken effect.
However, her goal was far from being that simple...
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