After this battle, Yumiko could be considered thoroughly fallen. Although she remained loyal to Yukino, she was now even more loyal to her own desires.
Faced with the embodiment of her desires, Kanzaki Saku, she was naturally obedient to his every word.
As a member of the Great Repression Era, it would have been one thing if she had never tasted meat. But having tasted a grand feast, asking her to go back to being a vegetarian was simply impossible.
Case in point: the first round had just ended, and Yumiko was already thinking about the next.
"When is... the next time?"
Kanzaki Saku smiled and pinched her cheek. "Next time? That depends on your performance. However, I was very satisfied with Yumiko's performance just now. So, there will definitely be a next time."
Yumiko's ears turned bright red, but her heart had already begun to look forward to it.
"Alright, tidy up. Let's go back." Kanzaki Saku let go of her, adjusted his own clothes, and returned to that refreshing and composed appearance, as if the person by the rooftop railing just now wasn't him.
A few minutes later, the two left the rooftop one after the other. Kanzaki Saku walked in front, while Yumiko followed a few steps behind, maintaining her usual posture as a guard.
Only this time, something between the two had fundamentally changed.
As Yumiko mechanically descended the stairs, she spat on herself in her heart.
Miura Yumiko, you are Lady Yukino's most trusted right hand, how could you fall so easily? And after falling, you're actually full of anticipation for the next time?
But can you really blame me? He made the first move... no, he cast the hook first! I just couldn't resist taking the bait.
Yumiko thought this as she glanced at Kanzaki Saku beside her, feeling her filled body.
She silently repented to Yukino: Don't blame your sister for not being human; blame your brother-in-law for being too charming.
Question Mengde, understand Mengde, surpass Mengde!
At the corner of the stairs, Kanzaki Saku suddenly turned back and winked at her.
"Yumiko, the relationship between us won't affect the fact that you are still Yukino's subordinate."
Yumiko had obviously mentally prepared herself for this as well: "I... I will continue to assist Lady Yukino..."
"Mm, I know you will. Regarding everything about me—for example, if someone asks about your relationship with me, or if you see me getting close to other girls in the future... you know what to do, right?"
Yumiko understood; this was asking her to keep secrets, and even to provide cover for him when necessary.
This was undoubtedly a betrayal of Yukino.
The old Yumiko would have certainly refused with righteous strictness, or at worst, endured the humiliation to bear the burden. But now, the pot couldn't call the kettle black.
"I understand. Regarding your matters, I will handle them properly."
"Good girl." Kanzaki Saku kissed her cheek as a reward. "Remember our agreement, Yumiko."
After ending the conversation, the two continued walking toward the classroom. They hadn't gone far when, at the turn of the stairs, a familiar figure was walking up from below.
Raven-black long hair, a cold and exquisite face—it was none other than Yukinoshita Yukino.
The main partner had appeared! Yumiko's heart instantly leaped to her throat! Her body reacted faster than her brain; she almost subconsciously wanted to retreat or find a place to hide.
Kanzaki Saku was much calmer than her—or rather, he was battle-hardened by now.
Immediately, like a husband coming home from work being greeted by a wife who just returned from a lover, he walked up to her with brisk steps.
"Yukino!" His voice carried just the right amount of pleasant surprise. He naturally opened his arms and gently pulled the approaching Yukino into his embrace. "Why are you here?"
Yukino was caught in a full embrace and leaned into Kanzaki Saku's chest. "I heard from Yuigahama that the Student Council seems to have formulated school rules targeting us. Didn't you join the Student Council? So I came to discuss it with you."
Her gaze passed over Kanzaki Saku's shoulder and landed on Yumiko, who was a few steps away, trying hard to curl herself into a ball to lower her presence. "Yumiko is here too? Perfect, let's discuss it together."
Yumiko's scalp went numb. She hurriedly stood at attention and lowered her gaze: "Yes, Lady Yukino!"
Her voice was several pitches higher than usual, extremely unnatural.
Yukino frowned slightly, feeling that Yumiko seemed a bit strange today, but she didn't think much of it. She pulled back from Kanzaki Saku's arms, raised her hand to tidy the hair at her temples which wasn't messy at all, and spoke with a tone of slight complaint.
"It might rain outside. When I was walking downstairs just now, it felt like water dripped down and got on me a little."
As she spoke, her fingers gently brushed her raven-black, silky hair.
"..."
Time seemed to pause for a second.
The smile on Kanzaki Saku's face was flawless, his eyes full of concern: "Is that so? Let me see... it doesn't seem wet."
He reached out and naturally helped Yukino arrange her hair, his movements gentle.
Only Yumiko, lagging a step behind, upon hearing the keywords "water dripping" and "downstairs," became not just unnatural, but practically inhuman.
Water... dripping? Downstairs?
Just now by the rooftop railing, with her and Kanzaki Saku... those swaying and pouring movements indeed had the possibility of leaking down.
Could it be... could it be...?!
Kanzaki Saku, this culprit, can actually tidy Lady Yukino's hair without his face changing color! Does he not have a guilty conscience at all?! Oh right, he really doesn't seem to have that thing.
Yumiko was screaming frantically inside, but on the surface, she had to desperately maintain her composure.
Yukino didn't notice Yumiko's anomaly, or perhaps her attention was placed more on Kanzaki Saku.
Because her subordinate was still present, she was also a bit shy, so she turned her head slightly to avoid Kanzaki Saku's overly intimate grooming actions.
"Maybe I felt it wrong. But the weather is indeed a bit gloomy. Were you and Yumiko talking about something just now?"
"Nothing much." Seeing Yukino was shy, Kanzaki Saku withdrew his hand, his tone relaxed. "Just confirming the escort arrangements for later with Yumiko, and some small issues regarding the Service Club and the Student Council."
He fabricated a reason effortlessly and even turned his head to look at Yumiko. "Right, Yumiko?"
Yumiko snapped back to reality, nodding her head like a chicken pecking rice: "Y-Yes! Lady Yukino! And it's already been confirmed!"
Her voice floated a bit due to nervousness.
Yukino looked at Kanzaki Saku, then at Yumiko who was obviously out of it. A trace of suspicion flashed in her eyes, but she ultimately didn't ask further.
She turned to Kanzaki Saku: "Then let's go back to the club. I also need to ask you about the Student Council affairs."
"Okay," Kanzaki Saku responded, naturally taking Yukino's hand and changing direction to walk toward the Service Club.
Yumiko hurriedly followed, still lagging a few steps behind. She watched the figures of the two walking side by side ahead—Lady Yukino, cold and upright; Kanzaki Saku, gentle and composed. The scene looked harmonious yet inexplicably thrilling.
Since Yukinoshita Yukino appeared to be completely unaware, Yumiko had transitioned from excessive guilt to a subtle sense of secret pleasure.
Lady Yukino trusted her so much, yet right under her eyelids—no, right above her head—she had done such things.
She should have felt extremely guilty, but why did it feel so good?
Silently, in her heart, looking at Yukino's cold back, she repented again: Lady Yukino, I'm sorry, but I really dare to do it again next time.
Who told you to show off your boyfriend in front of your sisters, knowing full well the club is full of repressed girls?
You are eating deliciously, while your sisters are dying of drought!
It's also your fault for not understanding your own boyfriend. Letting us watch him—isn't that just asking us to embezzle what we guard?
Maliciously speculating about Yukino, Yumiko suddenly thought: Is it possible Yukino is on the fifth level of logic?
How could she not know her childhood friend's true personality? How could she not know the club is full of sexually repressed girls?
Knowing all this, yet deliberately putting Kanzaki Saku together with them... it's like putting a cat in a room with a fish; it's impossible for it not to be eaten clean.
Excluding the possibility that Yukino is mentally challenged, then... could she have a cuckold fetish?
This thought was too bold; Yumiko startled herself and hurriedly shook her head to throw it away.
Walking in front, Kanzaki Saku seemed to sense Yumiko's complex mental activity behind him. Taking advantage of Yukino not paying attention, he tilted his head slightly and, at an angle only Yumiko could see, gave her a quick wink, the corner of his mouth hooking into a meaningful smile.
Yumiko: "!!!"
She hurriedly lowered her head, her heartbeat skipping another beat. This male slut! Does he know what I'm thinking?
It's over, Miura Yumiko, you really are beyond saving.
Not only have you fallen, but you've also lost your brain.
"Yumiko?" Yukino's cold voice suddenly came, interrupting her wild thoughts.
"Here!" Yumiko shuddered, almost tripping over her own feet.
Yukino stopped walking: "You've been absent-minded since just now. Are you feeling unwell? Or is something wrong?"
Yumiko's scalp tingled, her brain spinning at high speed: "N-No, I'm not unwell! Lady Yukino! Just... just thinking about the Student Council's new regulations, got a bit distracted!"
Yukino stared at her for two seconds. Those clear eyes seemed capable of seeing through people's hearts, causing Yumiko's back to break out in sweat. Fortunately, Yukino accepted this explanation.
"Mm. Regarding the Student Council..." Her tone carried a hint of dissatisfaction. "Shinomiya's moves are faster than expected. That 'Disciplinary Rectification' is obviously aimed at us."
"I know." Kanzaki Saku nodded, his expression turning a bit more serious. "President Kaguya is indeed very aggressive, but I will think of a way to maneuver."
Using my body to buy time for the Service Club—this is called trading space for time!
"You just joined the Student Council, don't force yourself too much." Yukino's tone softened. "When necessary, we can make appropriate concessions to avoid their sharp edge."
"Don't worry, I know my limits." Kanzaki Saku smiled and squeezed Yukino's hand. "Besides, aren't you and Yumiko here? The Service Club isn't that easily defeated."
As he spoke, he naturally glanced at Yumiko again.
Yumiko hurriedly straightened her back, trying hard to look reliable: "Yes! Lady Yukino! I..."
Yukino was satisfied with Yumiko's state, nodded, and didn't question further.
The three continued forward. Occasionally, students passed by in the corridor. Seeing Yukino and Kanzaki Saku walking side by side, with the cold-faced guard Miura Yumiko following behind, they all cast curious or awed glances before quickly avoiding them.
Yumiko's thoughts began to drift again. Watching the side profiles of Kanzaki Saku and Yukino talking in low voices, and seeing the soft expression Yukino only showed to Kanzaki Saku, that complex feeling churned in her heart once more.
This feeling of harboring a huge secret right under the main partner's nose was like walking a tightrope—heart pounding, yet addictive.
On the surface, she was still that cold-faced loyal dog, the capable general of the Service Club, one of Yukinoshita Yukino's most trusted subordinates.
Only she knew that from today on, her loyalty was mixed with something else. Some sticky, sweet, unspeakable selfishness.
Lady Yukino, I'm sorry. She muttered silently in her heart, but her tone wasn't that heavy anymore. But look, he isn't missing a piece of meat, and I'm still your good subordinate. Can't we consider this... resource sharing?
Even she felt this excuse was ridiculous, but she couldn't deny that the little flutter of joy in her heart was real.
Just as Yumiko was conducting a profound self-criticism that lacked any sincerity, Kanzaki Saku, walking in front, suddenly paused.
"Yukino..." His voice sounded somewhat subtle. "That up ahead is..."
Yukino and Yumiko looked up simultaneously.
They saw a pink-haired head peeking out tentatively from the corner of the corridor ahead, looking in their direction.
Realizing they were looking over, the head "whooshed" back in. But not two seconds later, half a face poked out cautiously again.
It was Kushida Kikyou. That Kushida Kikyou of the Kato Legion.
She wore a slightly ingratiating smile on her face, but her eyes were dodging, constantly glancing toward Kanzaki Saku.
"Someone from the Kato Legion?" Yukino's eyes instantly turned cold, her body emitting a low pressure.
Yumiko also immediately entered alert mode, stepping forward half a pace to block in front of Yukino's side, staring coldly at Kushida.
Kushida Kikyou probably hadn't expected Yukino to be there too. But this was Megumi Kato's order, after all. So, after building up her mental state for a long time and mustering enough courage, she walked out completely from behind the corner.
She trotted over with small steps, then stopped a few paces away from them and bowed dutifully.
"Student Yukinoshita, Student Miura, and... Student Kanzaki." She offered her greetings.
"Is there something you need?" Yukino's voice held no warmth.
"Um... I-I came to find Student Kanzaki!" Kushida said hurriedly, her hands nervously twisting together. "I want to invite Student Kanzaki to be a guest at our Kato Legion's base! It's Sister Hui's wish!"
The moment Yukino heard this name, the expression on her face could no longer be described as just "ugly."
What is the meaning of this? What does Megumi Kato mean by this?
Yesterday her subordinates just kidnapped Saku, and today she sends another subordinate with great fanfare to invite Saku to be a 'guest' at her base right to his face? In front of me, Yukinoshita Yukino?
Does she think yesterday's attempted kidnapping wasn't enough, and she wants to commit daylight robbery again today? Or does she... really think I, Yukino, like wearing a green hat?
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