Yukinoshita Haruno was frozen in place, then shook her head and looked towards Yukino's room.
"That's not right, I clearly saw him come up! Don't tell me... it's the three of you?"
The more Yukinoshita Haruno thought about it, the more horrifying it became. She immediately pushed open Yukino's bedroom, then the guest room and the toilet, and even went to check the bathroom again.
Nothing... no sign of the target. He really wasn't here!!!
Returning to the living room, Haruno sat on the sofa and took a sip of the black tea Yukino had personally brewed. Mmm... still as delicious as ever.
"Uh, hahaha, it's nothing. I was just worried about Yukino, so I came to check, ehehe~"
"What are you 'ehehe'-ing about!"
Yukino sighed, then asked uncertainly.
"You... you didn't think that the friend I said was staying over was a boy, did you?"
Haruno sipped her tea in silence—
"Um... excuse me, are you Yukinoshita-san's older sister? It's nice to meet you. I'm Chitanda Eru, a friend of Yukinoshita-san's."
Chitanda? Yukinoshita Haruno raised an eyebrow.
"So you're Yukino's friend. Hello, hello, I'm Yukino's older sister, Haruno."
"Sister, if there's nothing else, you can leave."
Haruno pouted slightly. "Is Yukino trying to chase her big sister away? I'm so hurt. Maybe I should stay over too!"
Yukinoshita Yukino's expression was blank. "I refuse."
Chitanda looked at Haruno, then quietly moved to Yukino's side and asked with some confusion, "Yukinoshita-san, why won't you let your sister stay over?"
"No means no. Chitanda, you're only seeing her surface."
Haruno stood up. "Whatever. Since Yukino doesn't want me to stay, I'll just go home. Yukino, come see me out!"
Seeing that her sister was finally leaving, Yukino breathed a sigh of relief and followed Haruno to the door.
"By the way, Yukino, where is that boyfriend of yours staying?"
"Ehh!!! Yukinoshita-san has a boyfriend?"
Chitanda, with her sharp ears, instantly zipped behind Yukino, her face full of curiosity as she looked at the two sisters.
"I already told you, he's not my boyfriend!"
Haruno put on an innocent face. "But I clearly saw that boy walk into this apartment building. It scared me, I thought he was coming to visit you, Yukino."
Yukinoshita Yukino held her forehead and pointed helplessly at the floor. "He just lives downstairs."
"Oh, he lives downstairs... Then I'm relieved. I'll come visit you two often in the future~"
.....
Looking down from upstairs, Yukinoshita Haruno had finally left the apartment.
Just as Yukino returned to the sofa, she saw Chitanda Eru looking over at her again with those curious eyes.
"Why is your relationship with your sister so bad? And who is your boyfriend downstairs?"
Yukino looked helplessly at the curious Chitanda. This girl seemed to be curious about everything, but she really didn't want to talk to anyone about her and her sister.
"You've finished your shower. Let's go to the room and research 'Hyouka'."
"But I'm so curious! At least answer one of my questions first!"
Yukino sighed and pointed downstairs. "First of all, he's not my boyfriend. It's just a coincidence that we're neighbors. As for who he is... it's Uchiha Ryo from your class."
Chitanda blinked. "Eh, Uchiha-kun. Hmm... then let's call him up to research 'Hyouka' with us!"
Yukinoshita looked up at Chitanda with an expression of utter disbelief.
Chitanda thought her suggestion was great. Since they were all members of the Classic Literature Club, and it was the weekend, they could totally study together.
"Is there a problem?"
"Of course there's a problem! He's a boy, and a boy in the middle of puberty. If we call him up, we'll have safety issues!"
Chitanda nodded thoughtfully. "But there are two of us, and only one of him. Besides... Uchiha-kun doesn't seem like that kind of person, right?"
Yukinoshita shook her head. "In any case, don't call him!"
Chitanda thought for a moment. "Then I'll call the president and have her come over too. With the three of us here, Uchiha-kun will definitely be safe."
"...."
Chitanda Eru was a girl of action! She immediately picked up her phone and dialed Amakusa Shino's number.
"Moshi moshi~ President Amakusa, are you free right now? Come over to Yukinoshita-san's house to research 'Hyouka' with us. Uchiha-kun will be coming too. Mhm... mhm. Okay! The address is..."
In less than a minute, Chitanda Eru had already passed on the message.
Yukinoshita Yukino: "...Fine, do whatever you want."
Chitanda Eru sat on the sofa, gently swinging her slender legs, and said while stroking her chin.
"President Amakusa said something similar to you... about being careful if we invite Uchiha-kun over."
Yukinoshita Yukino crossed her arms. "Of course. That's why we shouldn't invite him in the first place."
"But President Amakusa said that as long as we prepare safety measures, Uchiha-kun won't be a threat~ Although I don't really get it, I'll get them ready!"
Yukino tilted her head. Safety measures? Something to protect ourselves... That must mean a weapon, right? Hmm! I think I have some pepper spray at home. That's a safety measure.
Chitanda stood up. "Well then, Yukinoshita-san, let's go downstairs and invite Uchiha-kun up."
"Eh?"
"Let's go, let's go!"
Chitanda Eru grabbed Yukino's hand and rushed straight out the door.
On the third floor of the apartment building, inside Uchiha Ryo's room, he was currently sorting through his accumulated G-Points.
[System Shop is now open. Current G-Points: 591]
"System, how much for the Flying Thunder God Jutsu?"
[Forbidden Jutsu - Flying Thunder God Jutsu: 3000 G-Points]
"Hiss— Then what about the Strength of a Hundred Seal?"
[Secret Jutsu - Strength of a Hundred Seal: 2000 G-Points. Note: To learn the Strength of a Hundred Seal, you must first exchange for Sealing Jutsu - Yin Seal: 500 Points]
"Alright then, I'll upgrade my Sharingan first!"
[Dojutsu - Sharingan (Two Tomoe): 300 G-Points]
[Dojutsu - Sharingan (Three Tomoe): 600 G-Points]
"System, can I skip the two-tomoe and exchange directly for the three-tomoe?"
[Yes, but the host has insufficient G-Points. Please work hard on capturing the designated targets!]
That's not bad, I'm only 10 G-Points away from the three-tomoe. Wait a minute! Since I can skip levels, how many G-Points for the Mangekyo?
[Dojutsu - Sharingan (Mangekyo): 2500 G-Points. Eternal Eye: 5000 G-Points. Regular Rinnegan: 10000 G-Points. Rinne Sharingan: 15000 G-Points]
Uchiha Ryo: "....."
How many people do I have to capture to get the Rinnegan... And the Flying Thunder God I've been dreaming of, and the ever-youthful Strength of a Hundred Seal!
Just as he was pondering, Uchiha Ryo heard a sudden knock at the door.
He walked out of his room and opened the door. Two beautiful girls immediately appeared before his eyes. Uchiha Ryo's eyes widened... Speak of the devil. They are a continuous source of G-Points!
Chitanda Eru smiled.
"Uchiha-kun, let's go to Yukinoshita's place together. Don't worry~ We've both prepared safety measures."
"???"
Even Uchiha Ryo was taken aback by this girl. Do you even hear what you're saying?
Uchiha Ryo turned to look at Yukinoshita, only to see her nod in agreement as well.
"Mhm, since you're a boy, it's normal for us to prepare some safety measures."
They're playing this big! Then I, Uchiha Ryo, will risk my life to accompany these beauties! For the sake of a steady stream of G-Points, I! am duty-bound.