The Ultimate Trick to Making Yukino Happy Instantly?
Answer: Take her to a pet shop to see cats.
The moment Yukinoshita Yukino stood in front of a group of adorable cats, she couldn't look away.
Su Yu politely declined the staff's introductions and instead handed them some money to purchase cat food.
Yukino's high-end apartment wasn't suitable for raising a cat since no one would be home to take care of it.
Although she loved cats, she had never seriously considered adopting one.
Raising a cat wasn't an easy responsibility—not even she had that confidence.
Perhaps, after she started working in the future, she would have time to properly care for one.
"I talked to the staff over there. We can stay here for a long time. I also bought some cat food—do you want to try feeding them?" Su Yu walked up to Yukino, holding a small bag of cat treats.
"C-Can I?" Yukino's expression lit up with pure excitement.
"Of course. You can also pick a few gentle ones to hold, and I'll take some pictures for you," Su Yu smiled at the sight of this incredibly adorable Yukino.
"I… I'll take a look first," Yukino said seriously, carefully selecting the right cats.
Su Yu stood beside her, watching quietly without interrupting.
A Perfect Moment with Cats
Ten minutes later.
Yukino had finally chosen a few cats.
The staff gently brought the selected ones over.
The moment Yukino held a cat in her arms, the way she cautiously cradled it made her look even cuter.
A staff member standing nearby could tell immediately—this girl absolutely loved cats.
She herself worked at the pet shop for this exact reason—just being around these adorable creatures every day felt therapeutic.
Su Yu took over a dozen pictures of Yukino snuggling and playing with the cats.
The staff even taught Yukino how to feed them properly and how to bond with them more effectively.
Yukino paid close attention and, since the cats here were all quite docile, she quickly became familiar with them.
Watching Yukino mimicking cat sounds while playing, Su Yu struggled to hold back his laughter.
Instead, he secretly recorded a video and sent it to Yuigahama Yui.
A Few Minutes Later…
Yui bombarded him with messages:
"Little Yukino is too cute!""I didn't expect her to love cats this much!""Next time, I want to go to the pet shop with Little Yukino too!""Su Yu-kun, send me more pictures of her with the cats! I want to keep them forever!"
Reading her messages, Su Yu's expression turned a little strange.
"Yui, something's not right with you."
Two Hours Later
It was only after spending two full hours in the pet shop that Yukino reluctantly agreed to leave.
"If you like it, I'll bring you back next time," Su Yu said while holding Yukino's small hand.
"Mm," Yukino responded with a soft smile.
"Oh, by the way, I sent your cat video to Yui. She said she wants to visit the pet shop with you next time," Su Yu added.
"Y-You…! You're terrible!" Yukino turned away in embarrassment, her cheeks flushed.
She knew exactly how she must have looked in that video—completely unlike her usual composed self.
"Yui really wants to become closer friends with you. I support your friendship! Although, I think Yui's affection for you goes a little beyond friendship… But, I trust you won't act the same way," Su Yu teased.
"Yuigahama-san is normal. You are the one who's not normal," Yukino shot him an annoyed glare.
"Fine, I'm the weird one. I shouldn't have imagined stories about the two of you," Su Yu mused.
"...About that story you mentioned before," Yukino hesitated, then continued, "I asked Miyazumi Shi for her opinion. She said that Director Tamura is very familiar with that kind of plot, so it could be handed over to Studio Two for adaptation."
"Oh? So you actually liked that story?" Su Yu smirked.
"I just think the concept is interesting," Yukino shot him a warning glare, clearly embarrassed.
Su Yu simply chuckled and said nothing more.
The Game Center: Yukino's Plushie Hunt
They arrived at a large arcade filled with classic games and several claw machines.
The reason Su Yu brought Yukino here was simple—inside these machines were plushies she liked.
Pandas, cute cats, and various other adorable stuffed animals were exactly Yukino's type.
Their driver had already left during lunch to deliver their purchased items back to Yukino's apartment and was now waiting for them outside the arcade.
Yukino exchanged enough game tokens for 100 attempts at the claw machines.
The arcade staff didn't seem surprised and even told her that if she failed to win anything, she could pick three plushies to take home for free.
It reminded Su Yu of the "pity system" in video games.
Yukino was confident.
Su Yu offered a few strategic tips, increasing her chances of winning.
Then, she began her attempts.
A True Challenger Appears
For the first ten tries, the arcade staff watched curiously.
In those ten attempts, Yukino only caught one plushie.
Satisfied that she wasn't a pro, they left her alone.
Seeing this, Su Yu subtly gave Yukino a look—one that said, "Now, let's get serious."
The moment she entered serious mode, Yukino's skills improved dramatically.
In just ten more tries, she caught five plushies and started perfecting Su Yu's technique.
Then, the real fun began.
Within two hours, Yukino cleared out all the claw machines in the arcade.
Even though some prizes weren't her favorites, she had won every single one.
Su Yu called over the staff and offered a trade—returning the unwanted plushies in exchange for better ones.
The staff, upon seeing the massive pile of plushies, immediately called over the store manager.
The manager, however, didn't suspect any cheating.
Instead, he politely offered to let Yukino choose any plushies she wanted.
After selecting 30 cat-themed plushies, the rest were returned to the arcade.
The staff even provided boxes to help transport the prizes to their car.
It seemed like Yukino had won big.
But in reality, the arcade manager knew exactly what he was doing.
More people would soon hear about Yukino's amazing streak, leading to increased foot traffic as other players tried their luck.
And in the end, the arcade would profit even more.
A Car Ride Filled with Happiness
On the ride home, Yukino sat in the backseat, her face still glowing with happiness.
These plushies would perfectly decorate her room.
In the past, she might have worried about her sister teasing her if she saw them.
But now?
She could just say they were date gifts, and her sister wouldn't question it.
"Did you have fun, Little Yukino?" Su Yu asked.
"Today's date… was nice," Yukino responded softly, glancing at him with gentle eyes.
If it weren't for Su Yu teaching her the techniques, she wouldn't have won so many plushies.
If it weren't for Su Yu negotiating with the manager, she wouldn't have gotten exactly what she wanted.
With Su Yu by her side, everything felt easier—happier.
This date… she would never forget it.
Even years later, when she thought about it, she was sure a sweet smile would appear on her face.
"Next, let's go to the movies," Su Yu suggested. "Then, we'll stop by the supermarket near my house to buy ingredients and cook dinner together."
"Mm," Yukino's face heated up, but she agreed.