Let's talk a little bit about the past of a young man nad Guan ng.
Perhaps unlike many people, or perhaps like many others, the mont the boy was born, his family was incomplete.
His mother unfortunately passed away due to difficult labor when giving birth to him, leaving only his father to raise him alone.
However, initially, the young child didn't harbor any dissatisfaction with life.
His father doted on him very much. Although he rarely ca ho due to his busy work schedule, he always tried his best to spend ti with his child. Whatever the child requested or however willful he was, the father would try his best to satisfy him. This ticulous care made the child feel like he was living in happiness.
No mother, lacking maternal love. Surprisingly, this wasn't a big deal to the child. After all, that entity never existed in his small world from the beginning. Never having possessed it, he naturally wouldn't lose it, and of course, wouldn't feel sad or dissatisfied.
However, there was one thing, just one thing, that made the child feel a bit gloomy.
Yes, December 25th, the child's birthday.
That day every year was always very cold, so cold that even wearing thick cotton-padded jackets, the child just wanted to nestle under the covers. However, on that day, even if he had work, his father would choose to take a sick day to take his child out.
—Why do we have to go to that kind of place?
The child couldn't help but ask curiously, but the only answer he got was his father's bitter silence.
Over the years, after going two or three tis, the child noticed the uniqueness of this day.
The streets were always bustling. The bare trees were adorned with twinkling colorful lights, and adults wearing strange old n's clothes could be seen in many shopping malls and pastry shops.
However, completely out of place with the joyful atmosphere, his father's face was so cold that not a single smile could be seen, as freezing as the winter itself.
Their destination was a very desolate and chilly plaza. Unlike a normal playground, there were various stone pillars scattered everywhere. The child completely couldn't understand what kind of activities this place was usually used for.
After arriving, his father would always go to two specific stone monunts, place a very beautiful bouquet of white flowers on each, and then quietly stay there for a whole morning or afternoon. The child, having nothing to do, would usually take his father's phone to pass the ti.
It wasn't until the child started elentary school that he learned one of those stone monunts was his mother's grave. And it was much later before he learned who the owner of the other grave was.
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"Yutsuki, you don't need to be so nervous. Relax a bit."
"Y-Y-Y-Yes! N-N-N-No problem, Shiori. I-I-I-I am already completely relaxed!"
(You are not relaxed at all.)
Looking at Yutsuki, who couldn't even speak clearly and was walking stiffly like a robot, Shiori thought helplessly.
Although admiring Yutsuki's flustered state was quite interesting, this was a date after all. She definitely couldn't let Yutsuki stay in this confused state, otherwise, by the end of the date, Yutsuki herself probably wouldn't even know what they did.
"Anyway, let's go watch a movie first."
Sighing lightly, Shiori took Yutsuki's arm and walked into the shopping mall, taking the elevator up to the movie theater on the top floor.
"Is there any movie you want to watch, Yutsuki?"
"Yes! I love watching any movie Shiori loves to watch."
"Uh... Does that an it's okay if I choose?"
"Mhm, mhm!"
Seeing Yutsuki nodding vigorously, Shiori smiled bitterly in understanding.
"Then I'll go buy the tickets. Yutsuki, could you please buy the drinks and popcorn?"
"Mhm, no problem."
So, which movie should they watch?
Looking at the screen displaying the movies premiering today, Shiori fell into deep thought.
Originally, Shiori had planned to watch a romance movie to set the mood. However, looking at the current Yutsuki, Shiori felt that would only make her even more constrained.
(Although this transformation achieved an unexpected effect, I still hope Yutsuki can relax a bit more.)
Shiori chose a foreign animated movie. After all, she knew Yutsuki really liked ani.
Walking into the screening room, perhaps because it was a cartoon aid at children, although one or two couples could be seen in the seats, the majority were parents with their children.
(It's surprisingly good.)
Shiori thought with so surprise.
The movie was a sequel to another film. It told the story of a small bear who moved from the jungle to a human city. While trying to earn money to buy a present for his family back ho, he was frad by a thief searching for a mysterious treasure. The story followed the small bear and his friends matching wits and courage to catch the thief.
Although aid at children, the film was actually quite enjoyable even for soone her age. While so plot developnts felt a bit contrived, considering the target demographic and the inherent unreasonableness of a bear being the protagonist, it didn't really bother her.
During the movie, she curiously glanced at Yutsuki beside her and found that she was already completely engrossed in the big screen.
Seeing this, Shiori couldn't help but smile faintly, and then she too focused on watching the movie just like Yutsuki.
Although there were many twists and turns, and so false accusations endured, in the end, the small bear defeated the bad guy with the help of his family and friends, delivered the best present to his relatives, and concluded with a perfectly happy ending.
"Ah~ That was a good movie."
Walking out of the movie theater, Yutsuki sighed with deep satisfaction.
"As expected of Shiori, your taste in movies is different. Unlike those boring idiot couples who co to the theater just to pick so lodramatic romance movie to secretly flirt in the dark, you seriously watched the movie."
"Aha....."
Shiori guiltily looked away.
After finishing the movie, Yutsuki had clearly relaxed her tense nerves. The two talked and laughed along the way, sharing their thoughts on the movie.
"By the way, Shiori, do you want to go to a clothing store next?"
"Hm? Do you want to buy new clothes, Yutsuki?"
Hearing Yutsuki's sudden proposal, Shiori asked in surprise.
"Well, there isn't anything in particular I want. I just want to buy a coat or a scarf. Your outfit... although it's very pretty, it's actually really cold, right?"
Glancing down at the dress Shiori was wearing, Yutsuki scratched her cheek, blushing slightly.
Hearing this, Shiori realized Yutsuki was worried about her.
"Don't worry, Yutsuki. I don't feel cold at all."
Shiori waved her hands to show she was fine. However, this was unexpectedly t with Yutsuki's skepticism.
"Don't lie. Just now too, before entering the shopping mall, you were shivering the whole way."
"Uh... You noticed?"
Shiori was instantly left speechless, then sighed with a bitter smile.
Just as Yutsuki said, the practicality and aesthetics of clothing often couldn't be achieved simultaneously. Although she had put on a few extra layers of thermal underwear, the dress still felt a bit thin in this cold winter. Shido had been enduring the cold while playing the cute girl all the way here, and it wasn't until entering the heated shopping mall that he secretly sighed in relief.
"Why didn't you wear more clothes? You'll catch a cold easily like this."
"Well... it's a rare date, so I wanted to give you a surprise, Yutsuki. The magazines said wearing this is the prettiest. I was afraid that wearing a coat would ruin the look."
Shiori answered sowhat awkwardly.
"Although I'm very happy, please prioritize taking care of your health."
"Mhm... I understand."
Unlike her previous nervous and stiff deanor, Yutsuki admonished her with a very serious tone, which made Shiori obediently nod.
As she spoke, Yutsuki's expression softened. She reached out to take Shiori's hand and walked towards the clothing store.
"And one more thing, please rest assured."
A gentle smile appeared on her face as Yutsuki added affirmatively,
"No matter what clothes you wear, Shiori, you will always be the most beautiful in my eyes."
"—!"
The mont she heard those words, Shiori felt herself burning red from her neck to the tips of her ears.
"Shiori? You didn't actually catch a fever, did you? Your face is so red."
"N-No, I'm fine! The heating is just a bit strong in here, hahahahaha!"
Shiori hurriedly laughed loudly to hide her fluster.
(Saying things like that at a ti like this... that's totally unfair, Yutsuki.)
Perhaps because of her usually casual and indifferent attitude, Yutsuki gave a sowhat aloof first impression and didn't seem very good at deliberately setting a romantic mood. But for soone who had spent a lot of ti with her, they would notice from many small details just how much she valued and cherished them.
Also because of this, the mont Yutsuki said sothing even slightly romantic, you would find that—the impact was so strong it was off the charts, ahhhhhh!
(Especially hearing those words from a girl's perspective, the lethality is practically explosive.)
Calming her wildly beating heart, Shiori couldn't help but think with lingering shock.
At the sa ti, rembering the fact that Yutsuki was male in her past life, she couldn't help but feel a sense of defeat from her own standpoint as a male.
"Question. Kaguya, what do you think of these clothes?"
"Mhm... wouldn't that be a bit too flashy? I feel like this jacket is better."
"—!!!!!!!"
Just as Shiori was imrsed in a subtle sentintality, not knowing whether to be happy or sad, a familiar voice suddenly reached her ears, making Shiori snap her head up.
"Aren't those Yuzuru and Kaguya?"
Looking through the window of the clothing store and seeing the Yamai sisters seemingly picking out clothes inside, Yutsuki raised an eyebrow slightly, seemingly surprised to run into the two here.
...
"Question. These clothes are probably more to Kaguya's taste, right?"
Looking at the black jacket with a flaming skull pattern that Kaguya was holding, Yuzuru calmly retorted.
"Ugh—It is to my taste, what's wrong with that?"
Kaguya said, lacking confidence.
"Example. If Yuzuru received a gift like this, I might keep it safe. But I would absolutely never have the courage to wear it out on the street."
"This—"
Hearing this, Kaguya's face instantly stiffened. She stared at the jacket in her hand for a long ti before reluctantly putting it back on the rack.
"But even so, I don't think your choice is correct either, my other half. Don't you think the vibe is completely unsuitable?"
"Rebuttal. Yuzuru's goal is not to cater to interests, but to help a close friend discover new possibilities."
...
"Looks like they're picking out clothes."
Watching the Yamai sisters seemingly arguing over clothing styles, Yutsuki frowned. For so reason, although she couldn't hear clearly, she felt like they were saying sothing very rude.
(Whatever, it's not a big deal anyway. Tengu City is only so big, and I heard from them yesterday that they were going out today. It's not strange to bump into them here.)
Thinking this, Yutsuki prepared to enter the clothing store.
"Wait!"
Suddenly, Shiori, who was following behind her, stopped in her tracks.
"What's wrong, Shiori?"
Yutsuki asked in confusion.
"Um... well..."
Awkward cold sweat ford on her forehead. After stuttering out a panicked noise, Shiori suddenly had a flash of inspiration and answered:
"Let's just forget it. Those two are definitely on a date right now. If we go in, we'll definitely disturb them."
"Mhm... that makes sense."
After thinking for a mont, Yutsuki nodded in agreent. Indeed, setting aside whether they would disturb them, if they t, the two might propose a double date or sothing. Then those two would definitely take the opportunity to tease Shiori.
"Then let's go to the clothing store next door."
"N-No, there's no need. I actually don't feel cold. More importantly, let's hurry up and get going."
"Eh? Wait, Shiori."
Sowhat forcefully pulling Yutsuki out of the shopping mall, Shiori knew this was a reckless move. But if they stayed there any longer, Yutsuki would definitely notice sothing off about the Yamai sisters's actions.
"Achoo~"
Not long after walking out of the shopping mall, Shiori let out a cute little sneeze.
"See? I told you you'd be cold."
Sighing helplessly, Yutsuki took off her coat and draped it over Shiori's shoulders. Although the fabric was still a bit thin, Shiori felt slightly warr.
"Thank you, but if you do this, Yutsuki."
"It's fine, I'm not cold at all—Yeah right. If I said that, wouldn't I be just like Shiori."
Sighing helplessly, Yutsuki unhesitatingly hugged her shoulders, shivering in the cold wind.
"Sorry..."
Lowering her head apologetically, Shiori opened her handbag to see if there was anything to keep warm.
"I have a pair of gloves."
"If you only have one pair, then you use them, Shiori."
"No... how could I do that."
Hearing Yutsuki's unhesitating reply, Shiori sighed helplessly.
"Yutsuki, here's one for you, put it on your right hand."
"?"
Yutsuki tilted her head in confusion, but still took the glove as Shiori said. She put it on her right hand.
Imdiately after, Shiori put the remaining glove on her own left hand, and then gently hooked her gloved-less right arm through Yutsuki's left arm.
"Shiori?"
"How's this? Now one pair of gloves can be used by two people."
Shiori couldn't help but smile smugly. Hearing this, Yutsuki blushed and looked away.
"That's true... but it feels a bit embarrassing."
"This is revenge for earlier."
Shiori winked playfully.
"What do you an?"
But even so, the two didn't let go of each other in the end.
"So warm..."
"...Yeah, it's very warm."
Perhaps because they had just co out of a heated room, both of their hands were as hot as hand warrs. Feeling the warmth transmitted from each other's palms, Yutsuki and Shiori felt as if even their bodies were gradually warming up.
However, right at that mont, a sudden gust of cold wind blew past them.
"—So cold."
"Yeah, very cold—"
The shivering two exchanged a glance, and Yutsuki proposed with chattering teeth:
"...As I thought, let's find a café or sothing to warm up."
"A-Agreed!"
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