Ding dong—!
One holiday, accompanied by the sound of a doorbell, an unexpected visitor ca to Yutsuki's room.
"Who is it?"
Yutsuki put down her ga controller, took off her headphones, and asked curiously.
"Yutsuki onee-chan, it is Muku."
Mukuro's voice ca from outside the door.
"Muku has a matter she wishes to discuss with you. I wonder if it is convenient for Yutsuki onee-chan?"
"Mhm, no problem. But..."
Hearing Mukuro's words, Yutsuki felt a little surprised, but still nodded and prepared to get up to open the door.
However, halfway there, she seed to realize sothing and stopped.
Looking down at her outfit, Yutsuki was currently wearing an outfit consisting of only underwear and a tank top. Then looking at the TV, the screen was displaying a hardcore battle butter Galga R18 CG in ultra-high definition.
Yutsuki said with a serious face.
"Mukuro, give three minutes. Let tidy up my room a bit."
"Hm? Muku understands."
Swiftly turning off the TV and ga console, while putting the CD back in its case and locking it in the cabinet, and then confirming there were no inappropriate materials in sight, Yutsuki changed clothes and opened the door.
Outside the door, Hoshimiya Mukuro was standing quietly in the hallway.
Smooth and shiny long blonde hair, a long dress full of maidenly charm, a cute childish face, and a devilish figure that ford a stark contrast. Rather than a woman who would exist in reality, Yutsuki felt the other party looked more like a Barbie doll from a foreign cartoon.
"Sorry for the wait, welco, Mukuro."
"Mhm. Excuse Muku for intruding."
Mukuro nodded slightly and walked into Yutsuki's room.
Taking off her shoes and entering the living room, Mukuro sat on the sofa, looking curiously at the ani posters and ga figures in the room. This was clearly the first ti Mukuro had seen such a room, and it was very novel to her.
"Ufu... I see, so this is Onee-chan's room..."
After looking around the room's layout, Mukuro nodded with great interest and took out a small notebook and pen from her pocket.
"Mukuro, do you want Japanese or Western-style snacks and drinks?"
"Ufu... If it is not too much trouble, Muku would like Japanese style."
After thinking for a mont, Mukuro replied.
"Understood."
Getting Mukuro's confirmation, Yutsuki found a green tea bag in the kitchen cupboard and poured hot water over it, while bringing out so Senbei and Dorayaki.
"Ufu..."
Mukuro couldn't help but let out a small gasp of surprise.
"Don't hold back, eat as much as you want. There's more if this isn't enough."
"Umu, then Muku will help herself."
Taking a piece of Senbei and taking a small bite, then drinking a sip of hot green tea, Mukuro couldn't help but show a warm, happy expression.
"Delicious right?"
Seeing Mukuro's reaction, Yutsuki smiled proudly.
"Mhm, it is very delicious."
Nodding happily, Mukuro took another red bean Dorayaki and savored it with relish.
"Does Yutsuki onee-chan have a lot of snacks prepared in her room?"
Hearing Mukuro's words, Yutsuki was stunned for a mont, then touched her head and answered.
"Well, now that you ntion it, there are quite a lot. Cake, chocolate, potato chips, senbei... As for drinks, besides soda, there's also coffee, black tea, green tea, milk, and fruit juice. After all, everyone often cos to my room to borrow manga or play gas. After a while, I noticed everyone's preferences, so I bought all kinds of snacks and drinks for entertaining guests and put them in the kitchen. Plus, this way, if I want to eat sothing myself one day, I save a trip outside to buy it. You just have to pay attention to the expiration dates and categorize them, otherwise mixing them together is very troubleso."
"Ufu... I see... Very careful, thoughtful in her actions... Relied on by others..."
Mukuro nodded, indicating she was taking notes. She muttered sothing to herself while writing in her notebook.
"Hm? Oh right, you said you had sothing to discuss with ?"
Although she was a bit curious about Mukuro's actions, Yutsuki didn't ask much and brought the topic to the main issue.
"Yes. Muku has a matter on her mind that she cannot resolve alone, so she has co specifically to seek Yutsuki onee-chan's help."
Saying that, Mukuro brushed her long hair to the side, sat with a very proper posture on the sofa, nodded solemnly to Yutsuki, and spoke with a serious face.
"Please,onee-chan, lend Muku a hand, so she may climb the stairs to becoming an adult."
"Pfft————————————————————"
Yutsuki instantly couldn't hold it in, spitting a mouthful of tea right onto the table.
"Yutsuki onee-chan, are you okay?"
Mukuro asked with a worried face.
"Cough, cough—I am fine, I am fine. The tea was a bit hot, I choked a little."
Waving her hand with a bitter smile, Yutsuki took a deep breath to adjust her breathing, and asked Mukuro with a strange expression.
"Um... Mukuro, even if you say that. I don't understand the situation at all. Can you explain the whole story to in detail?"
"Ufu, I see. Muku understands."
Mukuro nodded and began to explain the origin of the matter.
Ever since her Spirit energy was sealed, Hoshimiya Mukuro had consciously avoided Yatogami Tohka.
Although she received an explanation from Shido and Kotori that the Tohka at that ti and the normal Tohka were not the sa person, because the first impression the inverted Tohka left on Mukuro during their initial eting was too bad, Mukuro always thought Tohka was a very rude and unreasonable woman. Every ti they t, she was afraid the other party would suddenly take a bite out of her.
However, perhaps noticing Mukuro's attitude, Tohka approached Mukuro proactively and said she wanted to show her around the town.
Of course, Mukuro was unwilling at first, but compelled by Shido's request, she reluctantly agreed to Tohka's request.
Then, on the day they went out, Tohka first took Mukuro on an eating spree at the famous food stalls in Tengu City. Imdiately after, Tohka was provoked by a big-eater biker gang in the shopping district and dragged Mukuro to participate in a city wide speed eating contest.
In the end, after a fierce competition, Tohka and Mukuro won first and second place in the contest, respectively, with a difference of one hot dog. At the sa ti, they ford a deep friendship during the competition and successfully made up.
Although she was forced to get involved in a rather troubleso incident, Mukuro also felt Tohka's straightforwardness and kindness throughout the process, and her impression of Tohka was renewed.
As for Shido, he received a stone oven and a high-end pressure cooker as prizes from Tohka and Mukuro, respectively, and prepared a rich and delicious dinner for the two of them.
(For details, please see the original short story "Tohka Foodfight".)
The incident ended perfectly, happy ending, applause, applause~
After listening to Mukuro's explanation, Yutsuki tilted her head in confusion.
"Mhm—Doesn't that sound like a good thing? It doesn't seem like you need my help with anything?"
"Um..." Mukuro lowered her head and said a bit ashadly, "During the competition, Muku used Michael to cheat to win. In the end, not only did Muku not win, but Tohka still treated her as a respectable opponent... Yet Muku held preconceived prejudices... Muku is a bit disgusted with herself."
"Ah... I see."
Yutsuki suddenly understood. Although most Spirits had a good appetite, trying to compete with Tohka in eating was still not very likely. She was a bit surprised at first when Mukuro said her appetite was on par with Tohka's, but now that she heard Mukuro's explanation, she understood.
"And then? What does this have to do with climbing the stairs to adulthood you ntioned earlier?"
To Yutsuki's question, Mukuro explained.
"Mhm. Through the events of the day before yesterday, Muku realized that she cannot accurately discern the good and bad in others, and when faced with difficulties, she always wants to solve them with stubborn actions—This is Muku's bad habit. Therefore, Muku must change her naive self and beco a mature and reliable adult!"
"I-I see."
Replying to Mukuro with a forced smile, Yutsuki secretly wiped the cold sweat from her forehead.
Honestly, when she heard Mukuro's request back then, Yutsuki's first reaction was that Mukuro had been provoked by sothing and was asking her to use tools or her hands to take her first ti. Or, if not that, she was looking for her for scissoring to cure her loneliness...
(Although Mukuro's wording back then was also problematic. But... for to imdiately associate it with that aspect, there is sothing wrong with too.)
What happened to the from ten years ago who was as pure as a blank sheet of paper? Yutsuki couldn't help but cover her face, falling into self disgust.
"So, Mukuro, you want to change yourself, so you ca to ask for advice?"
"Exactly."
Mukuro nodded without hesitation.
"Yutsuki onee-chan is not only empathetic, but also gentle and considerate to others, and even more mature and reliable in her actions. She is undoubtedly the most ideal adult in Muku's heart. Please,Yutsuki onee-chan, you must teach Muku the ways of the world!"
"Haha... Thanks for the praise."
Being praised like this wasn't a bad thing. Seeing Mukuro looking at her with such expectant eyes, Yutsuki felt a bit flattered.
"Well... If there is anything I can help with, I will do my best. But Mukuro, I am not as perfect as you imagine. As long as one is human, one will definitely have flaws. I have flaws too. I hope you don't have too high expectations of , otherwise I will be at a loss on what to do."
"Ufu... I see... Do not force yourself to be brave, frankly admit your own shortcomings... Show humility... It can also increase a sense of approachability..."
After hearing Yutsuki's words, Mukuro nodded in sudden realization and hurriedly took notes.
"As expected of onee-chan, Muku has learned sothing!"
"Well... As long as you know."
The corner of Yutsuki's mouth twitched slightly. Although she didn't feel she taught Mukuro anything, if Mukuro could consciously realize thods to correct her flaws, it wasn't necessarily a bad thing.
"By the way, you've been taking notes since earlier, is it because of this?"
"Exactly." Mukuro nodded and said, "Muku wants to record Yutsuki onee-chan's every word and action here, taking Yutsuki onee-chan as an example, to learn how to beco an excellent adult."
"I see."
Is her image that grand in Mukuro's mind? Yutsuki felt a bit pressured.
"Mukuro, can you let see that?"
"Of course. Here,onee-chan."
Mukuro nodded readily and handed the notebook to Yutsuki.
Taking Mukuro's notebook, Yutsuki opened it and looked. Perhaps because she had practiced calligraphy, Mukuro's handwriting was very elegant and neat, giving the impression of a well-educated young lady from a prestigious family.
(Ah... This is really sothing.)
Looking at the contents of the notebook, Yutsuki couldn't help but show a bitter smile.
Although it didn't touch upon Yutsuki's private life, Mukuro's observations were quite ticulous. Her words and actions in daily life, as well as so unconscious little habits, were all recorded by Mukuro, with her own interpretations noted next to them.
Yutsuki wasn't disgusted by this. Rather, looking at Mukuro's notes, she felt speechless at herself.
Although Yutsuki thought she had the self-awareness of a woman, she didn't intentionally try to imitate won. So, what she saw in Mukuro's notes were basically evaluations like, "Walking with toes pointed slightly outward, unlike other girls," "No habit of wearing makeup, insists on natural beauty," "Changes clothes incredibly fast, prioritizing adult efficiency."
Realizing that this was her image in the eyes of others, Yutsuki felt a vague, complicated emotion, not knowing whether to be happy or sad.
"By the way, Muku also asked everyone for their impressions of Yutsuki onee-chan. Everyone trusts onee-chan very much!"
"Heh... Is that so."
Hearing Mukuro's answer, Yutsuki continued flipping through the notebook with so curiosity.
[Yutsuki, huh... Well, she's very careful and very reliable. Being around her makes feel very secure. Honestly, sotis she's so cool that it makes n a bit jealous.]-Shido
[Um... She's like a big sister... Very caring and reliable...]-Yoshino
[Yutsuki is amazing! Her cooking is not worse than Shido's at all, very delicious!]-Tohka
[As a comrade, she's very reliable, but as an enemy, she's very dangerous. To achieve my goal, she is an opponent I must defeat one day!]-Origami
[Honey? Honest! Cool! Humorous! Caring! Cute! Even spending a whole day and night wouldn't be enough to list all of Honey's good points. If I had to voice a complaint, it's just that she's a bit too conservative and shy. I've hinted so many tis, but she still refuses to make a move.]-Miku
[Kuku—Key Spirit, you are still too naive! Don't be fooled by our compatriot's social mask she uses for disguise. That is a demon of the Lawful Evil alignnt. Not only does she like to dictate my actions, but she also loves to secretly search for others' weaknesses to blackmail them.]-Kaguya
[Answer. Yutsuki is very gentle and very good at taking care of people. But her flaw is that sotis she likes to nag like an old mother.]-Yuzuru
[Yutsuki, huh. Well... she's definitely amazing, and she's beautiful with a great figure. Compared to soone like , she's simply a winner in life. But the most frustrating thing is that she's so straightforward you can't even hate her. If I had to na her only flaw, it's that she's a bit too nosy, sotis acting like a nagging old mom. Right, right, absolutely do not tell Yutsuki what I just said!!]-Natsumi
[Biri-chan? She's a comrade with similar interests. Her roasting skills are excellent, but the key point is she's also very good at housework. Ah—I really hope that one day in the future, the boy or Biri-chan can marry as a wife. Well, for a beautiful girl, having the added 'old mom' attribute is a bit of a sha (laughs).]-Nia
[Yutsuki-nee? Mhm... Although she's very reliable, she often likes to hide things when she speaks, which is very frustrating. I hope she can rely on everyone a bit more—Well, maybe that's my problem. Hm? Why is she called an old mother? Ah—Probably because her feminine charm is terrifyingly high, but she fatally lacks womanly allure.]-Kotori
"..."
After reading, Yutsuki silently closed the notebook, ntally putting a few nas on her hit list.
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