Weekend morning.
In Yukino Yukinoshita's bedroom, Takumi Yuuya stood by the window, gazing out at the scenery.
Last night hadn't advanced their relationship to the next stage.
But…
Yukino had learned something new.
And Yuuya had firmly established his absolute position in this romance.
Click
The sound of the door opening broke the quiet.
Yukino glanced at Yuuya by the window, a faint blush coloring her cheeks.
"Breakfast is ready. Hurry up and get dressed so we can eat," she said.
"Come help me get dressed," Yuuya replied, turning to her.
Yukino hesitated for a moment but then stepped forward and helped him put on his clothes.
A few minutes later:
"All set. Let's go have breakfast—"
"Not in a rush," Yuuya interrupted, pulling her into his arms.
Yukino's cheeks flushed, but she didn't resist.
He lifted her chin.
"Do you have any plans today?" he asked.
"N-no…" she stammered.
"Then let's go to the amusement park. Invite Yui and Yumiko too."
"Can we not invite them?" she asked timidly.
"If I invite them, I'd have to split my time and spend part of it with them instead of just you," he explained.
"Then… okay," she said, reaching for her phone.
Yuuya gently held her hand.
"They don't need to come either," he said.
"Really?"
"Yes, but there's a condition."
"What condition?"
"My little maid already got a perfect score… I think it's time you take the test too."
"I… I agree," Yukino said, understanding exactly what he meant.
She didn't bring up their previous agreement.
Yuuya, hearing this, kissed her.
"Yukino Yukinoshita favor +50""Yukino Yukinoshita favor +50""Yukino Yukinoshita favor +50"
After breakfast, Yuuya and Yukino drove to the amusement park.
He deliberately avoided the haunted house.
Yukino breathed a sigh of relief.
"Yukino Yukinoshita favor +50"
Yuuya saw the virtual message pop up on the screen and smiled at her, squeezing her hand.
Her gaze softened, and she linked her arm through his.
Feeling the pressure, he glanced at her.
Her face was flushed, but she didn't pull away.
Instead, she whispered near his ear:
"I… I still have hope."
"I'll help you," Yuuya replied with a grin.
She immediately lowered her head, embarrassed.
For the rides, Yuuya picked those suited for couples.
A smile appeared on Yukino's face.
"Yukino Yukinoshita favor +50""Yukino Yukinoshita favor +50""Yukino Yukinoshita favor +50"
Yuuya took out his phone and snapped photos.
Yukino leaned into his embrace.
At this moment, she was nothing like the cold "ice princess" image she usually projected—just an ordinary girl in love.
The final ride: the Ferris wheel.
Yukino remembered what Yuuya had said last time—about confessing atop the Ferris wheel.
She couldn't help but feel a little excited.
But…
Yuuya stared out at the scenery, showing no sign of confession.
Her eyes clouded with slight disappointment.
The Ferris wheel slowly reached its highest point.
Yuuya turned to Yukino.
"Last time, you didn't want to hear my confession. This time… do you want to?"
"Yes," she said, eyes widening with surprise.
"Yukino Yukinoshita favor +50"
Yuuya moved closer, his gaze serious.
"I like you. I've liked you since the first time we met."
"Yukino Yukinoshita favor +50"
"I joined the Service Club to be friends with you, to see you every day."
"Yukino Yukinoshita favor +50"
"Even though I'm not perfect, I don't lie. You're the first girl I've ever liked, and you hold a special place in my heart. I want to tease you… forever."
"Yukino Yukinoshita favor +50"
Yukino whispered softly, "The last line was a little unnecessary."
Yuuya smiled and kissed her.
"Yukino Yukinoshita favor +50""Yukino Yukinoshita favor +50""Yukino Yukinoshita favor +50"
In the gift shop, Yuuya bought a panda keychain for Yukino.
Later, in the amusement park restaurant, they sat by the window.
After ordering food, Yuuya looked at the photos he had taken, while Yukino gazed out.
Two people walking past caught her attention.
"Takumi, look," she said.
"Hayama and… a young lady?" Yuuya asked, glancing up.
He immediately had a guess.
Hayama Hayato looked stylish, and the short-haired girl beside him wasn't as beautiful as Yumiko Miura but was well-dressed, carrying a designer bag.
They seemed to be peers.
Her expression suggested she was very pleased with Hayama.
Hayama entered the restaurant and searched for a table, spotting Yuuya.
Yuuya waved at him.
Hayama spoke to the girl beside him, who looked surprised, then followed him over.
He bowed slightly.
"Master Yuuya."
The girl noticed Yukino and quickly bowed.
"Miss Yukinoshita, hello."
"I remember you. Your father runs a seafood business, right?" Yukino asked.
"Yes, my name is Saya Yoshida."
"Miss Yoshida, pleased to meet you," Yukino replied with a nod.
Saya's eyes lit up.
She hadn't expected to meet the second daughter of the Yukinoshita family here.
Although Yoshida Seafood was a modest company, the Yukinoshitas were a prestigious family in Chiba.
Having Yukino remember her name was thrilling.
She turned to Yuuya.
"Master Yuuya, hello," she said.
Hayama had told her Yuuya was friends with the Yukinoshitas—a remarkable connection.
"What's going on, Hayama?" Yuuya asked.
"Miss Yukinoshita is discussing a collaboration with Yoshida Seafood and asked me to show Miss Yoshida around," Hayama explained.
"Collaboration with Yoshida Seafood?" Yuuya thought, remembering his hotel.
Could it be they were supplying his hotel?
He pulled out his phone and called Hiyori Yukinoshita.
A few seconds later, Hiyori picked up.
"Takumi, is something wrong?" she asked.
"Are you busy?"
"Yes, arranging a partnership for your hotel."
"Yoshida Seafood?"
"How did you know?"
"I ran into them at the amusement park while on a date with Yukino."
"I see. Yoshida Seafood has a good reputation. They can supply fresh fish, shrimp, and crab—they even brought some today."
"That works perfectly. I'm planning to take Yukino to my hotel for dinner tonight."
"Okay, I'll make arrangements for you," Hiyori said.
"Thanks, I appreciate it," Yuuya said, hanging up.
Saya opened her mouth in surprise.
"You… you are…"
"This hotel is managed by the Yukinoshita family on my behalf. Hayama is my friend. If dinner works out, the collaboration is settled," Yuuya explained calmly.
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