Phi-Fic Chapter 173 Yukino's Resolve!
Chapter 173 Yukino's Resolve!
Yukino Yukinoshita sat to the side, not daring to interrupt. She suddenly regretted coming over tonight.
What exactly is Uchiha Ryo saying? And what is her sister saying...? Wasn't she supposed to be here today to ask for recognition?!
Yukino tried to pull her hand away from the person holding it, but the person held it even tighter and squeezed her soft, boneless palm.
"Because of the Yukinoshita family, Yukino wants your approval, which I think is completely unnecessary, isn't it?"
Yukino poured herself another drink. "This was Yukino's own decision. My mother and I never asked Yukino to produce any results."
Yukino took a deep breath. "Is that so...?"
The next moment, Yukinoshita raised her head. "Sister, I don't want to go on like this anymore. Just like you were able to be nurtured by Mother and even get a chance to start a business at Shuchiin Academy, I want to do something too! Instead of studying at Shuchiin Academy, which is like a garden, every day!"
Yang glanced at Uchiha Rin, then looked seriously at Yukino.
"Well, Yukino... it's been so long since we sat down and had a proper chat about sisterly things. I'm so glad you could come today."
Uchiha Ryo understood the implication, and proactively released Yukino's hand. Then she stood up and smiled, "Then I won't disturb the sisters' private chat. I must say, the scenery here is quite nice."
"Ling... classmate."
Yukino suddenly turned her head, and their eyes met briefly.
[Warning: After using illusion magic on a romanceable woman, you will be temporarily unable to receive G-spot stimulation from her.]
He doesn't really need G-spots right now; Uchiha Ryo is more interested in redeeming these potential conquest targets than G-spots.
"So-called enlightenment is not about fighting to the death for freedom; so-called enlightenment is about finding the right direction and forging a bright path to follow! Yukino, if you really want to prove yourself to the Yukinoshita family, then go and find the right path."
Watching Uchiha Ryo walk away, Yukino suddenly felt a little nervous, but she still clenched her fists and confronted Haruno.
"Tell me, sister, what should I do?"
Upon hearing this, Yang narrowed his eyes and tilted his head slightly.
"It's really rare to see our proud little Yukino asking me questions like this. Is it because of him~?"
Yukinoshita did not deny it, but her eyes became even more resolute.
"Perhaps so, but I was indeed a bit too naive when I enrolled. I fantasized about starting my own club, about changing others, about changing the world. But my time at Shuchiin Academy made me realize that since I can't change others, I should try to change myself."
Yang thought for a while, then probably figured out what Yukinoshita was going to say, and shrugged helplessly.
"What you're trying to say, I can tell you clearly, is that in your mother's eyes, proving your worth is nothing more than contributing to the family."
Yukino sighed and shifted her gaze. "No matter how outstanding you are, no matter your grades or how well you perform at Shuchiin Academy, what Mom wants is something more practical!"
Yukino Yukinoshita felt a strange courage welling up from the bottom of her heart, but she couldn't explain what it was.
But it always felt like the immense sense of security that comes with being allowed to switch from boxing gloves to Infinity Gauntlets with gems in a heavyweight boxing match.
It was this courage that allowed her to confront Yukinoshita Haruno directly, and even if Yukinoshita's mother came in person, she would not hesitate to ask her questions.
"Please tell me, sister!"
Yukino's tone was firm, her voice as usual, neither loud nor fast. It was precisely because of this that Yukino's determination was evident.
Without a trace of confusion or bewilderment, Yang sat up straight and placed the wine glass in his hand on the table.
"Yukino, I'm not lying to you. Although I don't know why he was able to change you so much, there are two ways to solve the problem."
"First, your abilities surpass mine in every way. Like a power struggle, you've taken my place and become the next head of the household in Mom's eyes."
Yukino smiled. "I've been trying to keep up with you all along, but the facts over the years have shown that it's really difficult..."
Yukino looked at Yukino seriously, "Then that's the second method... It's very simple, as long as you can win over that junior Ling over there."
"???"
"Sister, please don't joke around!"
Yukinoshita tilted her head. "Whether I'm joking or not, you'll know if you think about it carefully."
At this point, Haruno paused for a moment. Yukino, meanwhile, lowered her long eyelashes and exhaled with a slight tremor. Her slender shoulders swayed, and her cascading black hair obscured her face.
"Am I destined to be nothing more than a tool in your arranged marriage? I can apply for a university entrepreneurship program just like you, and spend four years..."
Yukino Yukinoshita said calmly, "Mom will not allow you to stand up to me. It seems you really don't know anything about your classmate, the eldest daughter of the Shinomiya family."
The turmoil within the Shinomiya family stemmed from the rivalry between the Shinomiya brothers. Their mother wouldn't allow that to happen, so she would, within a limited time, mold Haruno into a ruler just like herself.
As for Yukino, her mother gave birth to her and raised her for so long. Either you marry an ordinary person who is easy to control and train into a Yukino vassal, or you become a means for the Yukino family to unite with other forces.
Yukino Yukino spoke frankly, and to be honest, she also wanted her younger sister to live a free life. But if a person has no one to rely on, they can't find their place and will eventually drift along and become an ordinary person.
"Why... is it Ling-kun?"
Yang chuckled, "There are many people in Shuchiin who meet this requirement, as long as they can expand the Yukinoshita family's network. But aren't you and Ling-senpai quite close?"
After speaking, Yang brushed aside her hair, revealing a snow-white face with a serene smile.
Seeing her expression, a hint of confusion resurfaced in Yukino Yukinoshita's clear eyes, which held a firm resolve.
"Suppose... I really did replace you, what would be the result for you?"
Yukino Yukinoshita: "In the future, I will follow the path you're on now. Don't you understand our mother's temperament?"
Yukino gritted her teeth. "Isn't there a result that satisfies both of us?"
Yang Nai smiled and said, "Yes, just like Ling said. If I can take over Mother's position in advance, you just need to please me, and I won't let the cute little Yukino get married."
Yukino looked at Haruno speechlessly, while Haruno lowered her head and said as if joking.
"Or perhaps you've found someone who truly loves you, and that person has your mother's approval—and so did I, of course."
Yang poured the last bit of red wine into a glass. "Oh, it would be fun if we found the same person."
Yukino Yukinoshita stood up. "Please stop joking. Now that we know the answer we wanted, we'll take our leave."
"etc--"
Yang suddenly pulled out two tickets for the amusement park entrance from under the bar counter. "It's nearby. They're valid until midnight tonight. Go have some fun!"
Yukino took the ticket and couldn't help but smile.
"Entrepreneur Yang Nai, is this a bribe for us investigators?"
Yang picked up her glass of red wine. "Maybe this is my love for my sister... Well, you can give it a perfect score if you want."