Valentine's Day, although in Japan it's a day for girls to give chocolates to boys, Hanyu Nan received so many chocolates that he personally cooked a big meal for all the girls.
Of course, there was plenty of fish, which is Aoko's favorite food.
Moreover, it was cooked to be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and was exceptionally delicious. She ate it with her eyes squinted and kept praising it.
The social anxiety of this chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) girl allowed her to get along well with everyone and easily become one of them.
The main point is that all the women are well aware of their boyfriends' greedy "I want them all" nature, and to some extent, they have reached a subtle consensus.
There's no way around it; nobody's perfect, not even gods.
However, for Aoko, who was getting to know this "big family" for the first time, it was inevitable that she would feel a little confused.
After the meal, during a break when everyone was chatting, the chuunibyou girl quietly tugged at Ran and Sonoko's sleeves, leading them to a slightly quieter corner. With a hint of hesitation and confusion on her face, she whispered:
"Ran, Sonoko, is this... really okay? Everyone likes Yuzuru-kun, so... sharing a boyfriend... doesn't it feel... a little strange..."
Hearing that this was the question, Xiaolan held her hand and smiled gently: "Qingzi, there are no standard answers when it comes to matters of the heart. Just like there are no two leaves in the world that are exactly the same, every relationship is unique."
The important thing is that each of us feels happy, respected, and loved in this relationship, not pain and resentment, right? As long as everyone is willing and happy, nothing else really matters.
Sonoko patted her on the shoulder in a very casual way:
"That's right! Why think so much! Although Nan is a bit greedy, like a dragon that can't resist beautiful gems, he is genuinely good to each and every one of us, and we can all feel that."
These days, finding a man you truly like, who also genuinely loves you, and who can hold his own in a relationship is incredibly difficult. What's wrong with finding someone within the family? Why care about other people's opinions and rules? Your own happiness is the most important thing! Just enjoy yourself!
As Qingzi listened to their words, she lowered her head and pondered for a moment, and the confusion and entanglement in her heart seemed to dissipate somewhat.
She glanced at Hanyu Nan, who was being pulled aside by Akiba Reiko to discuss music, his profile radiant with beauty, and then at her sisters beside her, their smiles genuine. She nodded thoughtfully.
Maybe... there's nothing wrong with this?
...
The sun was shining brightly in the afternoon.
The living room of Yuzuru Hanyu's residence has been transformed into a lively gaming battlefield.
The girls split into several groups, pressing the controllers loudly, interspersed with Sonoko's shouts of command, Momiji's unconvinced rebuttals, and Xiaolan's occasional cheers for her precise operation.
The atmosphere was warm and harmonious.
Aoko played for a while, but her gaze kept drifting towards the backyard. Her mind was no longer on the game. She made an excuse to go to the bathroom and quietly left the game, thinking she had slipped out of the living room unnoticed.
However, as soon as she left, the intense gaming noise in the living room strangely subsided.
Sonoko was the first to put down the controller, grinning mischievously. She nudged Ran beside her with her elbow and whispered, "Hey, did you see that? Aoko-chan sneaked off~ Heading towards the backyard~ Her destination is pretty clear!"
Xiao Lan smiled knowingly, sighed softly, her tone a mix of helplessness and indulgence: "Nan... he's really too greedy, it hasn't even been that long..."
Reiko Akiba elegantly picked up her teacup, took a sip, and spoke in a voice as melodious as a cello, yet with a hint of teasing:
"While I don't mind having more like-minded sisters, some people do need to be 'restrained' a bit, otherwise the speed at which this backyard is expanding is a bit too fast."
Even Ai Haibara, who was nestled at the back of the sofa and seemed indifferent to everything, couldn't help but roll her eyes slightly and mutter under her breath, "...an incurable pervert evolved form."
Soon, a temporary alliance of girls, with the goal of "limiting the excessive expansion of a certain god's harem and maintaining the existing ecological balance," quietly reached a consensus in the living room.
The only ones who expressed neutrality or non-participation were probably the ever-thoughtful little maid Akemi and the little shrine maid Kimie, who believed that everything was up to God's will and that God's happiness was all that mattered.
And at this moment.
Yuzuru, who was under the big tree in the backyard, was completely unaware of this.
He was lying leisurely on the soft grass by the river, a sweet grass stalk dangling from his mouth, his eyes slightly closed.
Enjoying the tranquil afternoon breeze and the joy of "harvest".
A few walking grass hopped and skipped around him. Occasionally, he would take a few grains of spirit rice out of his pocket and toss them out. The little guys would catch them happily and make soft, satisfied "walking~ walking~" sounds.
As Qingzi approached quietly, she saw this tranquil and beautiful scene.
The boy's handsome profile appeared exceptionally soft under the dappled shadows of the trees, as if he had blended into the surrounding natural environment, so beautiful that one couldn't bear to disturb him.
"Hanyu-kun..."
She called out softly, afraid of breaking the silence.
Yuzuru opened his eyes, saw that it was her, and a gentle smile naturally appeared on his lips: "It's Aoko. Why aren't you playing games with them? Did you lose?"
"Hmm... I'm tired of playing, so I came out for some fresh air."
Aoko sat down on the grass beside him, hugged her knees, and once again swept her gaze across the incredibly vast grassland in front of her and the Pokémon playing in the distance. She exclaimed sincerely, "No matter how many times I see it, I still think it's amazing... It's like Yuzuru has his own little world."
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