"Sister..."
Yukino's heart felt warm.
Although the sisters often bickered on a daily basis, they still cared deeply for each other in private.
"Oh right, it's so late."
"Sister is a bit scared walking alone~"
"I wonder if Tenya-kun could see me off?"
After Haruno finished speaking, she deliberately placed her hands intimately on Tenya's shoulders, applying slight pressure with her fingers.
This woman...
Is she afraid I'll stay over at Yukino's place?
Tenya's heart was as clear as a mirror.
"A knight in shining armor?"
"I usually don't like doing troublesome things like this."
"However, since it's Haruno-nee's request, I'm naturally happy to accompany you."
Tenya originally had no intention of staying over at Yukino's house, so he just went along with Haruno's request.
After all, the latter had at least contributed a decent treasure chest to him.
"Yoshida-san..."
Yukino stared at him fixedly, wanting to speak but hesitating.
She was worried that with her cat ears and tail, she couldn't possibly go out.
"No need to worry. After you wake up from a sleep, everything will return to normal."
Tenya naturally understood the other party's worry and gave her a clear answer.
Hearing this, Yukino finally breathed a sigh of relief.
However, this scene, in Haruno's eyes, looked like her sister's "reluctance to part" with Tenya.
She couldn't help but feel anxious and angry!
Damn it...
Who exactly is this kid!
To think he's charmed my Yukino to this extent!!
How did he sweet-talk Yukino?
Walking out of Yukino's house, Haruno began to probe indirectly, trying every means to get personal information about Tenya.
"It seems, Haruno-nee, you're quite interested in me." Tenya looked at the other party with a playful gaze.
"Ah? Was I exposed?"
Haruno, whose cover was blown, showed no trace of panic in her eyes.
She tilted her head, rubbed her face with her fingers, squinted one eye, and stuck out her tongue.
This set of clever yet cute body language perfectly resolved the awkwardness.
"After all, Yukino's personality is quite awkward..."
"Yet Tenya-kun could capture Yukino's heart, as her sister, I'm quite curious!"
Haruno simply put the matter out in the open.
Speak!
How did you kid manage to win over my sister!!!
Tenya replied casually, "First of all, as of now..."
"My relationship with Yukinoshita-san is just that of ordinary friends."
"Ordinary friends..."
"As of now..."
"Can I assume that you have intentions of taking things further with Yukino in the future?"
Haruno sharply grasped the keywords, and her gaze instantly became sharp.
"Who knows?"
"It ultimately depends on Yukinoshita-san's attitude."
Tenya shrugged, looking indifferent.
For him, Yukino's looks were still quite attractive.
However, her personality was a bit troublesome, and he didn't want to deliberately try to please her.
To put it simply.
If she offers herself, he won't refuse but if she puts on airs and acts difficult, then sorry, he's not lacking in high-quality girls.
"Ahaha~ Hahahaha!!"
"Tenya-kun, you are truly too interesting!!" (Gritting teeth)
Haruno maintained a fake smile, which instantly became distorted, and she almost couldn't keep it up.
"Thank you for the compliment."
"Haruno-san, you are also very humorous." Tenya returned a sincere smile to the other party.
"Whew~ Let's stop here..."
"I've already had the driver come pick me up!"
Haruno took a deep breath and turned her back to Tenya.
Her raised willow eyebrows were full of fierce intent, and the 'mountains' in front of her chest were even more undulating.
She was afraid she couldn't help but unleash an Aikido punch and smash it fiercely onto Tenya's face, which seemed to carry an inherent mockery.
"Good night, I wish you sweet dreams~"
"Haruno-san."
Haruno instantly became furious.
She clenched her delicate hand into a fist and suddenly turned around, about to teach the other party a lesson.
"Yoshida Tenya! Don't push your luck..."
"Eh?"
"Where is he?"
Her full-force punch hit nothing but air.
Haruno's widened eyes scanned around, but she couldn't find Tenya's figure.
At night, on the silent street, Haruno stood alone, messy in the wind.
Hirenkyaku.
Tenya strolled through the night sky.
"The ghosts and monsters at night have suddenly increased."
Relying on the Spiritual Sense skill, Tenya could sense from a distance that various strange and unusual beings were emerging from every corner of the city.
However, he had no intention of taking action.
Saving strangers he didn't know with a selfless heart was something saints did.
Tenya did not possess such a noble moral will. He only needed to protect the people around him, and that was enough.
The next morning.
Tenya and Yukino happened to open their doors at the same time.
"..."
At this moment, Yukino's body had completely returned to its human form.
Her fingers tightened their grip on her backpack, her expression shifted through a complex array of emotions, and finally, taking a deep breath, she slightly lowered her head towards Tenya, expressing her sincere gratitude.
"Thank you for what happened last night..."
"Yoshida-san."
Possessed by the Nekomata, as an ordinary human, she had no power to resist at all.
If Tenya hadn't taken action, she would have probably been completely taken over by the Nekomata.
"Don't worry about it, Yukinoshita-san."
"I have already received the reward I wanted."
Tenya waved his hand casually.
He was referring to the treasure chests and points he had obtained from the sisters.
"Reward..."
Yukino was startled at first, then remembered something, and a blush instantly surged onto her fair face.
Whether it was her naked spirit body or her enchanting and alluring cat-girl form, the other party had seen it all clearly.
Thinking of this, Yukino's beautiful eyes, filled with frost, stared intently at him.
"I think you seem to have misunderstood something."
Tenya shrugged, not caring, and walked into the elevator first.
Misunderstood what?
You clearly did it on purpose!
Seeing the other party's indifferent appearance, Yukino was so angry she gritted her teeth and followed him.
On the bus.
In order to maintain distance from Tenya, Yukino specifically chose a seat towards the back.
Two stops later, two girls wearing Sobu High School uniforms got onto the bus, one after the other.
"Miko, today's social practical class is participating in a forest summer camp!"
Hana was bouncing with joy, looking full of energy.
"Uh, yeah..."
Miko's gaze was unfocused, and her face showed a hint of fear.
However, when she saw Tenya on the bus, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she quickly ran over.
"Tenya-kun...!"
"Morning, Miko."