Yuzuru was unaware of the girl's regrets, otherwise he would have personally taught her. As for your question about whether this was a family tradition, he said...

Yes, it's definitely a family tradition.

But wouldn't it all fall into place once we become a family?

After casting a bait, Yuzuru Hanyu smiled and said, "Actually, I'm not just good at massage, I have other skills too~"

"Really?" Aoko's eyes sparkled. "For example?"

“For example…” Yuzuru’s lips curled up slightly, “…performing magic tricks.”

"Magic?!" Aoko's interest was instantly piqued. "Kaito can do magic too, he's always so mysterious..."

Her expression darkened again when Kaito was mentioned.

"What's wrong?" Yuzuru asked knowingly.

"It's nothing..." Aoko forced a smile, "It's just... he stood me up again today..."

Yuzuru knew immediately: "Was it with other female classmates?"

How did you know?

Aoko's eyes widened in surprise.

"Just guessing." Yuu Nan shrugged. "To make such a beautiful girl like Aoko sad, Kaito must have done something unforgivable."

When it comes to taking down rivals in love, Yuzuru Hanyu is absolutely ruthless.

Hearing this, Aoko lowered her head, subconsciously glancing at her soft, white feet that had just been massaged, and muttered softly, "What's the use of being pretty... Akako's figure is so perfect..."

She looked at her flat chest and sighed again.

Seeing the girl's dejected look, Yuzuru chuckled to himself.

Indeed, although Aoko and Ran look almost identical, Ran's figure is now far superior to that of the flat-chested Aoko.

However, the girl is still young and has a lot of room for development in the future. If she could get some external help, that would be even better.

As you can see, with his help, Xiaolan also experienced her second growth spurt.

Just as the girl was about to become depressed again due to her own emotions, Yuzuru suddenly spoke up: "However... I think that compared to other girls, some of the chuunibyou Aoko-san is actually cuter."

"Huh?"

Aoko froze, her cheeks turning red at a visible speed.

She could hardly believe her ears. Did she really think she was cute in other people's eyes?

"Lively, cheerful, and although a bit eccentric, she's incredibly sincere..." Yuzuru Hanyu moved closer with each word, "And then there are those expressive eyes..."

The two were so close they could feel each other's breath.

Aoko's heart pounded like a drum, and her mind went completely blank.

Just as she thought the boy was about to do something and hesitated whether to refuse, Yu Sheng Nan suddenly stepped back and reached behind her ear to pull out a bright red rose that was in full bloom.

"This is for you, my lovely lady~"

A young girl's love should be as passionate and fiery as a red rose.

Aoko blankly accepted the red rose, still dazed by the atmosphere before her.

She thought of the blue rose that Kaito had given her.

Two roses, one red and one blue, intertwined in her mind, like two little figures fighting.

One voice said: Is this fair to Kaito?

Another voice countered: It was Kaito who ran away with Akako first!

The girl's heart was in turmoil.

"I'll go prepare dinner." Yuzuru stepped aside at the right moment, giving her enough space to think. "Aoko, why don't you rest for a bit?"

He turned and walked towards the kitchen, a faint smile playing on his lips.

Today's progress is sufficient; let time do its work.

In the kitchen, Chikage Kuroba had already prepared the ingredients for dinner and was elegantly chopping vegetables.

Seeing Yuzuru Nanami walk in, the beautiful woman finally couldn't help but lower her voice and ask, "Master, what are you doing? Aoko is..."

"But what? Kaito's childhood friend?"

As Yuzuru skillfully tied on his apron, he asked a question in return.

Although he rarely has the opportunity to cook himself nowadays thanks to the meticulous care of his maid, Akemi, his culinary skills have not declined.

Hearing his words, the lady was speechless.

Yeah, so what?

Did Kaito and his father ever consider her feelings?

"Sister Qianying." Yu Shengnan suddenly turned around, gently trapping her in front of the kitchen counter, a hint of teasing in his voice: "Are you jealous?"

"No way!" Kuroba Chikage turned her face away, but the tips of her ears turned red.

That's such an embarrassing nickname.

There's just no way to resist older sisters.

Yuzuru chuckled softly and whispered in her ear, "Don't worry, you'll always be my exclusive lady..."

The warm breath made her legs go weak, and she almost lost her balance.

"Go keep Aoko company." Yuu Nan patted Kuroba Chikage's shapely buttocks. "Leave this to me."

"Um......"

With a flushed face, Hei Yuqian put down the kitchen knife, wiped her hands, and walked gracefully towards the living room.

Aoko remained seated on the sofa, staring blankly into space. The red rose in her hand twirled unconsciously between her fingers, its delicate petals swaying gently, as if reflecting the girl's turbulent emotions.

"Aoko-chan~" Kuroba Chikage sat down beside her and gently put her arm around the girl's shoulder. "What are you thinking about?"

"Aunt Qianying..."

Aoko looked up, her eyes filled with confusion, "I..."

"Are you thinking about Kaito?" Kuroba Chikage asked bluntly.

Aoko's eyes widened in surprise: "How did you know?"

"Because I've been there," Kuroba Chikage chuckled, a complex look flashing in her eyes. "Kaito... he really went a bit too far."

"Huh?" Aoko was stunned. "You...you're not angry?"

"What are you angry about?"

"It's about... me and Yuzuru..."

The girl also realized that her behavior just now was somewhat inappropriate.

But Chikage Kuroba smiled meaningfully: "Aoko-chan, there's no right or wrong when it comes to feelings. It's Kaito's loss that he doesn't know how to cherish you."

Aoko looked at her blankly: "Aren't you Kaito's mother?"

This woman in front of me is Kaito's mother!

Why does it feel like they're trying to set her up with other guys?

“Precisely because I am his mother, I know better what kind of person my son is.” A sly glint flashed in Kuroba Chikage’s eyes. “So I also know better that he is not good enough for such a good girl.”

“Hanyu is much more reliable than Kaito.” She leaned close to Aoko’s ear, her breath sweet as orchids: “At least… he won’t leave a girl waiting alone for so long, right?”

These words struck Aoko's heart like a small hammer.

She couldn't help but recall how, after school that day, she had stood alone at the school gate, waiting for Kaito with great anticipation, only to see him and Akako laughing and chatting as they came out of the library...