Conflicts happen everywhere, but it was hard to deal with the aftermath, especially when two people were just friends or best friends, those without a blood relationship, since as they fought, they might become strangers.
However, a family was different; even if two members fought, even if they somehow messed up, they knew they could return.
Well, not every family could return to how they used to be, but Yukinoshita's relationship with her sister definitely could return to how it used to be, even if her relationship with her older sister wasn't that good.
"Yahoo~! Yukino-chan~!"
When Yukinoshita returned to her home, she saw her older sister, who was dressed comfortably, on the couch, watching TV. Still, what made her a little annoyed was the fact that this older sister of hers took a kimchi and her instant noodles.
"Ah, can I bring all of your kimchi home? They are delicious! Where did you buy them?"
Using her chopsticks, Haruno Yukinoshita picked some Chinese cabbage kimchi from the little plate, then ate it together with her cup of ramen.
The way she ate was so ungraceful, and she wasn't like the first daughter of the Yukinoshita family, who would inherit everything.
Still, without a doubt, like her little sister, Haruna was also beautiful, and their face quite resembled each other, but Yukinoshita's long, black hair, she cut her hair at the shoulder length, making her appear more energetic and positive, like that of of the sun, bright and warm.
More importantly, Haruno's chest was on the bigger side, comparable to Yui's size or even further, giving her this adult charm that didn't exist on Yukinoshita.
Or, this should be the case until Haruno saw how much Yukinoshita had changed. Even though they had just met last week, when Yukinoshita returned to the main home, she felt like her little sister had become more beautiful like a blooming flower.
'No, it's impossible, right?'
Haruno felt a sense of crisis, thinking that her little sister was being fooled or deceived by someone, but—
'No, no!'
She had known Yukinoshita for so long, and she also understood her little sister's personality, so she didn't think that it was possible for a guy to be able to conquer her little sister in such a short moment.
'A hug or a holding of hands might be possible...'
However, more than that, it was impossible, Haruno thought.
Still, because of this, her mind was slightly in a mess, but she still kept her poker face as usual, so Yukinoshita wouldn't be able to see what she was truly thinking, whether it was her worry or so she could gain an advantage.
"No one sold that kimchi. Also, that's my last..."
Yukinoshita sighed helplessly when she thought that all the kimchi brought by Tobe had been eaten by her older sister, but thinking of her request, it was a small sacrifice, she thought.
"Ah, really? Where did you get it, then?" Haruno asked curiously as she continued to eat.
"My boyfriend."
"....."
Haruno blinked her eyes as she looked at her little sister in shock. "Can you repeat it?"
"My boyfriend." Yukinoshita was quite amused when she saw Haruno's shocked expression. "I got them from my boyfriend, but you ate all of them." She sighed helplessly, then took out a plastic bag that was filled with cookies. "My boyfriend baked them before. Do you want to try it?"
"Ah, um, thank you!" Haruno needed to calm herself, or else, she was afraid that she would lose on this confrontation, but she never expected that a boyfriend would make her little sister to have such a positive change as it had been a while for her to see her little sister to have such a sweet and lovely smile.
'Dammit, who is it?!'
Yet, she felt annoyed when she thought her awkward, yet cute little sister was taken!
Taking the cookies, she munched them, biting them with her white teeth forcefully, grumbly as if those cookies were the bastard who had deceived Yukinoshita!
"..." Tobe.
"Wow, delicious!"
While Haruno was annoyed, she had to say that the cookies baked by Yukinoshita's boyfriend were so delicious.
Did he conquer her little sister by using food?
To conquer the heart, one had to conquer the stomach.
This strategy might be old-fashioned, but even so, as it made her little sister happy, it was good, Haruno thought.
Their relationship might be a little awkward, but of course, as a family, how could they not care for each other?
Still, after Haruno ate the cookies, Yukinoshita smiled, which made her heart skip a beat.
"You have eaten them, right? Now, listen to my request."
"..."
Haruno stopped all of her movements, completely frozen as she couldn't believe what she had heard.
"What? You have eaten all my precious things that were made and given by my boyfriend. They are priceless. Are you so cruel that you will ignore our sisterhood?"
"...you have become more mature now, Yukino."
"Aw, thanks."
Haruno sighed helplessly, feeling that her little sister had become uncute!
"So, what do you want?"
Still, Haruno was also curious about what Yukinoshita wanted to ask, and frankly, she also didn't think that Yukinoshita would ask something excessive, so she was okay to help her, especially since it was Yukinoshita's first time doing this. More importantly, she was also quite happy with this growth since she could see that Yukinoshita had become more flexible.
Previously, Yukinoshita was rigid, stiff, and always stuck to her own way, never thought to change, but after she got a boyfriend, Haruno could tell that her little sister had made a good improvement.
"Tell Hayama to date someone."
"Who?" Haruno was surprised, but she didn't reject Yukinoshita's request. As for Hayama Hayato's will, or acceptance to listen to her to date someone, there was no way for him to refuse or reject her since she knew him well.
"Yumiko Miura."
"Okay." Haruno nodded easily. "I will tell him that later to date her."
"Thank you."
As Yukinoshita thanked her older sister, Haruno asked curiously, "But, what's wrong with this girl?"
"She is in the same class as my boyfriend, and wants to steal him."
"Oh?" Haruno raised her brows, then quickly took her smartphone and called Hayato. In just a moment, her call was answered by Hayato.
"Haruno-san?"
His voice was filled with surprise and a hint of worry, yet also an expectation.
"Hayato, do you know Yumiko Miura?"
"Ah?" Hayato was startled, but he subconsciously answered, "She is my friend and my classmate. What's wrong? Haruno-san?"
"Go confess to her today and date her, okay?"
"..." Hayato.
"I will be waiting~!"
Haruno didn't even wait for Hayato's response and just hung up the call before looking at her little sister. "Satisfied?"
"Thank you, Nee-san."
With a happy smile, Yukinoshita knew that one of the obstacles that tried to interrupt her relationship with Tobe was gone.
"Now, can you tell me about your boyfriend?"
"Sure."
"....."
Haruno had to admit, her little sister had become less cute!
However, Tobe, who knew nothing about Yukinoshita's plan, also encountered a troublesome situation.
"Um... Tobe-kun, you have a girlfriend, right? Is it okay for you to be so intimate with Yomiuri-san?" Asamura Yuuta asked.
"....."