When Yuki opened the door and saw the scene in Kuzeha's room, she was immediately stunned.
There, a white-haired catgirl in pajamas was playfully biting a small ball and nuzzling against Kuzeha as if she were a little kitten, unwilling to be alone and eager to play a special game.
"A cat?"
"No, it's a catgirl?"
The girl's surprised muttering instantly caught the white cat's attention.
She suddenly turned her head, and her golden vertical pupils locked eyes with Yuki.
Both of them widened their eyes in surprise.
"Yukinoshita Yukino?"
Yuki exclaimed.
Yukinoshita Yukino nearly blurted out Yuki's name as well.
But just as the words were on the tip of her tongue, they were abruptly replaced by a "meow."
She then quickly turned away, pretending as if nothing happened.
"A..."
Yukinoshita Yukino whispered to Kuzeha.
Then, as if fleeing, she jumped out the window.
In a few swift movements across the rooftops, she disappeared into the night.
"Brother, was that Yukinoshita Yukino just now?!"
The silver-haired long girl, with fluffy cat ears, vertical pupils, and a tail, was unmistakable.
"Did she turn into a cat?"
Yuki couldn't believe it.
"And, she was in your room..."
Yuki glanced down at the floor, seeing the toys near the bed—those that would only be found in adult films—and her gaze towards Kuzeha became gradually more peculiar.
"Yukinoshita-san has been affected by a strange curse called 'Cat Spirit'!"
"I was just exorcising her spirit."
"Actually, her will is not clear right now."
Kuzeha looked at Yuki and calmly explained.
"Her will is unclear?"
Yuki tilted her head.
When she made eye contact with Yukinoshita Yukino just now, she clearly sensed the panic in her eyes.
It was obvious she recognized her.
And Yukinoshita Yukino's reaction earlier was clearly a hasty escape after a social death!
"Brother, are you sure?"
Yuki looked at Kuzeha with a half-smile.
Based on her understanding of her brother, there was no way he wouldn't see through Yukinoshita Yukino's disguise.
More likely, he was pretending not to notice and teasing the aloof flower of Sobu High!
"Yuki, you must trust my judgment as an exorcist!"
Upon hearing Kuzeha's words, Yuki reluctantly nodded.
She then picked up a silver bracelet from the side.
"Then, these are all exorcism tools, right?"
She said, and then clasped one bracelet onto her wrist.
Before Kuzeha could speak, she lightly jumped into his arms and clasped the other bracelet onto his wrist.
"Brother, actually, I've been targeted by spirits too. Hurry up and exorcise me!"
Yuki said seriously to Kuzeha.
"You've tied my hands, how am I supposed to exorcise you?"
Yuki flashed a mischievous glint in her beautiful eyes and said with exaggerated surprise,
"But I see in those exorcism shows, they don't use their hands; they use big sticks..."
"Are you watching a proper exorcism show?"
After seeing the helpless look in Kuzeha's eyes, Yuki couldn't help but laugh and collapse into his arms, chuckling.
The girl laughed in his arms, her laughter gradually softening until she silently nestled into his embrace, feeling his warmth and heartbeat.
After a long while, Yuki lifted her head from his chest and curiously asked,
"Brother, you're a siscon, aren't you?"
Kuzeha was taken aback.
After all these years, you're asking me such an obvious question that anyone with eyes can see?
Before he could say anything,
Yuki buried her head back into his chest and murmured softly,
"You must be a siscon!"
"Otherwise, what would I do..."
Kuzeha's expression softened.
This girl, who could handle everything with composure, only showed this soft side when she was in front of him.
The next day.
When Sora and Akiko woke up and saw that Yuki's room was empty, they immediately realized what had happened!
"This thieving cat!"
The two girls were furious.
They had even listened to Yuki last night, letting Kuzeha rest well and not disturbing him.
But this woman, who spoke so nobly, had quietly snuck away behind their backs?!
The two girls stormed into Kuzeha's room.
And sure enough, they immediately saw the black-haired girl snuggled up beside Kuzeha.
"Yuki!"
Akiko shouted.
She rushed up and pulled Yuki out.
But as she pulled her arm, it also pulled Kuzeha's arm along.
Akiko and Sora froze, staring at the silver bracelet that connected Yuki's wrist to Kuzeha's, their eyes widening.
"Ugh, why so noisy in the morning..."
Yuki stretched lazily, half-opening her eyes, and glanced at the two girls in front of her.
Then, she pretended to be tired and said,
"Brother, really, last night was so exhausting..."
The words fell on Akiko and Sora's ears, and their pupils shrank again.
Damn it!
Completely beaten to it by Yuki!
They would never listen to her nonsense again!
In their hearts, Akiko and Sora thought angrily.
After breakfast, Yuki stood up and looked at Kuzeha.
"Brother, there's a student meeting with several schools joining together. Can you come with me?"
Just as her words fell, Akiko and Sora quickly hugged Kuzeha's arm from either side, speaking in unison.
"Big Brother Yuu should stay home and stay with us!"
Looking at the two girls clinging to him, Yuki's lips twitched slightly.
She had known she shouldn't have provoked them this morning.
Kuzeha helplessly looked at Yuki.
He then asked with concern,
"A meeting with multiple schools?"
Yuki nodded and explained,
"They say it's a joint meeting, but it's actually just an exchange between the student councils of several schools..."
Then she adopted a pitiful posture and weakly said,
"The student councils from other schools are so scary, and the journey is so long. Brother, can you really bear to let me go alone?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Akiko immediately exposed her lie.
"I know this exchange meeting too, and all the members invited are from prestigious families, nothing to be afraid of!"
Yuki smiled helplessly.
She had forgotten that Akiko was also a member of the Shuuzhi Academy student council.
At this moment, the doorbell rang.
Sakura walked to the door and opened it.
A girl with a neutral expression slightly bowed.
"Sakura-sama, I'm here to pick up Yuki-sama."
"It's Ayano!"
Sakura greeted the girl and took a pair of slippers from the side.
"Ayano, come in first."
"Sorry to disturb!"
Ayano Kimishima, in standard etiquette, changed into slippers and came into the living room.
"Yuki-sama!"
When she saw Kuzeha, Ayano's eyes trembled slightly.
"Young Master Yuu!"
She respectfully greeted him.
"Ayano, long time no see."
Kuzeha nodded at the girl.
Ayano Kimishima, Yuki's servant, was absolutely loyal to Yuki.
Of course, she was equally loyal to Kuzeha!
"Ayano, are you ready to leave?"
"Yes, Yuki-sama, President Anna is already waiting."
Yuki sighed, then looked at Kuzeha, who was being held by Akiko and Sora, and helplessly said,
"Brother, I'll leave first... But after the meeting ends, Ayano will have other things to do, so I'll need you to pick me up afterward!"
She then confirmed with Ayano.
"Right, Ayano?"
Ayano nodded seriously and turned to Kuzeha.
"That's right!"
"When Yuki-sama returns, we'll trouble Young Master Yuu."
Kuzeha nodded.
Since Ayano had said so, it must be true.
Before Akiko and Sora could speak again, Yuki preemptively said,
"Alright, tonight, I'll allow you two to sneak into my brother's room as compensation. Is that okay?"
Akiko and Sora instinctively nodded…
"That's better..."
Seeing this, Yuki blinked her big eyes at Kuzeha.
"Then it's settled!"
"See you later, Brother!"
She turned and left.
Ayano bowed to Kuzeha before quickly following Yuki.
After Yuki and Ayano left, Akiko and Sora gradually realized.
Wait a minute!
Sneaking into Kuzeha's room, that's supposed to be their freedom!
Since when do they need Yuki's permission?!
The more they thought about it, the more they felt that Yuki had just spoken to them like a big wife.
"Damn you, Yuki! I won't let you succeed easily!"
But at this moment, the two of them could only grit their teeth in silence, feeling unfair.
"Ayano, it's been a while since you last saw my brother, right?"
"How is it, has my brother become even more handsome?"
Yuki smirked a little with pride.
Ayano recalled Kuzeha's figure.
Even though it had only been about a month, she vaguely felt that his aura had become even more mysterious.
This made Ayano, who already admired him greatly, feel an impulse to kneel and worship him.
"Yes, now Young Master Yuu's charm has grown to the point where my knees tremble!"
Ayano Kimishima's words were astonishing!
Even Yuki couldn't help but wipe the sweat on her forehead.
"Really? Even there is trembling..."
After they reached the orphanage, two luxury cars were parked by the roadside.
One was Suou Family's family's, and the other was carrying the current president of Sobu High's student council, Anna Nishikinomiya.
(TL: From Shimoneta)
The car window rolled down.
The beautiful girl with silver short hair flashed a traditional Japanese smile.
"Good morning, Yuki. Do you know anyone here at the orphanage?"
"Yes, a relative is in charge here... President Anna, let's head out directly!"
Yuki briefly ended the conversation and got into her car with Ayano Kimishima.
"President Anna is always like a Yamatonadeshiko woman!"
Ayano whispered.
Anna, a third-year student at Shuuzhi Academy, had become the president of Sobu High's student council in her second year, thanks to her outstanding academic performance, natural beauty, and dignified manners, which made her appear like a Yamatonadeshiko.
And now Yuki was the vice president.
If all went well, she would take over Anna's position as president this year.
Yuki's eyes flickered slightly, but she didn't speak.
Anna Nishikinomiya had an impeccable reputation and manners.
However, Yuki always felt that under her perfect behavior, there was something different.
But no one had dug it up yet.
"It must be my illusion..."
After all, Anna's father was a congressman who had promoted the public order and decency law!
With such a background, it was only reasonable that Anna became such a dignified and gentle woman!
The exchange meeting's location was far from Sobu High.
After driving for more than an hour, they finally arrived at their destination.
The underground parking lot was nearly full of luxury cars!
In a sense, Akiko was right.
It was called an exchange meeting between student councils, but the people invited were all from prestigious families.
Yuki, of course, was considered a prestigious young lady!
"But there's one thing Akiko got wrong... Because the people here are all from prestigious families, that's what makes it so scary!"
Yuki pressed her lips together.
Communicating with these people was truly draining.
They were nowhere near as cute as Akiko and Sora!
After getting out of the car, Yuki turned back to Ayano and said,
"Ayano, go back now and bring my brother here."
Ayano was momentarily stunned.
"Didn't you promise Akiko and Sora that Brother would come after the meeting ends?"
Yuki tilted her head and smiled lightly.
"They don't know when the meeting will end, so it's up to me, right?"
"Okay, go quickly. Without my brother, I'll wither away!"
Ayano nodded and quickly left to follow Yuki's instructions.
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