Not wanting to appear before outsiders in Dishevelled Clothes, Sora went upstairs first to change, leaving Yuu to sit obediently in the living room, waiting to receive his sister's Court of Justice.
Although he verbally agreed, Yuu had no intention of being obedient. As soon as Sora went upstairs, he immediately took the shopping bags to the kitchen and classified the groceries into the fridge first.
Haruno naturally followed him. With her hands resting on his shoulders, she leaned against Yuu's back lazily like a koala, craning her neck to see how Yuu was organizing the fridge.
"So much, are you planning a party?"
"Yeah, I'm planning to have a Christmas party at home tonight." Yuu said, bearing the weight on his back. "If you want to come tonight, you'd better quickly establish a good relationship with your future sister-in-law... The current Sora might not know about the tasks, let alone the memory of me being Two-Timimg, so she might be as harsh towards the women around me as she treated Masuzu before."
"Oh, are you doubting Onee-san's Power?" Haruno's arms wrapped around to the front, and she lifted Yuu's chin as if teasing: "Speaking of younger sisters, is there anyone more troublesome in the whole world than Yukino-chan?"
"I can't argue... If you already know your limits, I don't need to say anything more."
"Well, if I and your sister fall into the water at the same time, who would you save first?"
"???"
This Fatal Question came too suddenly, didn't it?!
Yuu almost choked on his own saliva. Then, he reached back and patted Haruno's plump and rounded backside in annoyance: "Of course I'd save both of you! I don't have a habit of prioritizing important existences. No matter how many people fall, I'll risk my life to save all of you first!"
Haruno poked his cheek. Her demeanor seemed relaxed, but her nails gradually pressed harder, as if wanting to leave a mark on his face: "The answer I expected... Are you really very emotional, or is it just a Lecherous Nature? It's fine if you prioritize family, but does your 'all of you' include other girls besides me?"
As soon as those words were uttered, her nails also fell to Yuu's neck, lightly scratching along his main artery.
This was like a Harsh Interrogation—even though Yuu knew Haruno wasn't serious, he still got goosebumps and felt a little horrified.
But even so, he had no intention of Evading or lying to her. He would just say the answer that would anger her.
"Don't you still remember? What I told your mother. It's not limited to just two or three people, but within the scope of girlfriends, I won't give up on anyone, neither you nor Yukino."
Like a Stubborn Young Man who knew his mistakes but wouldn't change, Yuu said without hesitation: "Sorry, Haruno. As of now, I can no longer be as loyal as before—anyone who is willing to stay by my side, I will try my best to make them happy."
Haruno continued his words: "And those who are unwilling to accept your many girlfriends, you will let them go and wish them happiness?"
"..." Yuu fell silent for a moment, then sighed and whispered, "According to common sense, I should. After all, I'm already intending to Two-Time. If there's a ship I don't want to step on, I have absolutely no right to Force Them to Stay. This has nothing to do with right or wrong. I'm not an Arrogant Landlord who Robs Girls. I can't do something like that, no matter how thick my face is..."
Haruno released herself from his back, and asked emotionlessly: "So, you really intend to let them go?"
Yuu turned around, grabbed her cold hand, and smiled broadly: "So, before I have to let go, I will tightly grasp the hand that doesn't want to be let go."
"Then, I insist on letting go." Haruno pulled her hand away with a cold face, but she didn't use much force at all. Like a top whose string was pulled, she was quickly pulled back into Yuu's embrace, who also closed the kitchen door with his foot.
Haruno looked up, her finger blocking Yuu's lips that were trying to kiss her, and looked into his eyes seriously: "Knowing your Scoundrel nature and not leaving you immediately, that's the girl's own fault for being too foolish. I'm speechless... However, I won't easily give up on my intention to monopolize you."
"Since I've missed the best time to stop you, then from now on, I will straighten you out to get all your love, until you swear to love only me... I'm not a generous woman. Yuu-chan must belong to me, I won't even give Yukino-chan to you."
Yuu shook his head, his eyes equally firm: "You won't be able to do it, because I won't let that situation happen. Loving one person means I have to reject others... Just like the last task when I rejected you and hurt you for Yui and Yukino. Doing that might have been right, but it's not the future I want to see."
"So, I won't repeat the same mistake... I'm a very selfish man. Even if it distresses you to have to share me with others, I won't hesitate."
Haruno pulled her finger away, instead tugging at Yuu's collar. Her wet and soft lips displayed a challenging smile, angry and unwilling to be outdone.
"Alright, then let's see who'll have the last laugh, you damn Lecherous boyfriend."
This was also a test. A test they both set for each other's views on love.
Yuu once passed the test, becoming a hero for Haruno. So this time, it was Haruno's turn to pass the test, to become Yuu's only girlfriend.
Without waiting for Yuu's answer, the college student pulled Yuu's head down, kissing him wildly and fiercely.
Yuu lowered his head, took a coin from his pocket, and flicked it strongly towards the sink.
The water tap was forced to raise its proud head. Water splashed, and the sound of splashing water soon covered the symphony of breaths that then followed. A strange and ambiguous aroma gradually spread in the air.
After a while, the two released each other, and began to tidy their messy clothes and hair.
While turning off the tap, Yuu asked casually: "By the way, during the cultural festival, didn't you defend me, using the logic that it's okay for a big shot to have several wives to convince your mother to accept the fact that I'm Two-Timing? Then why now..."
Haruno rolled her eyes at him.
"Are you stupid? Logic is logic, and pleasantries are pleasantries. If I myself faced a situation where my husband was flirting with other girls every day, the first thing I'd do is castrate him. Who cares if it's normal or not? And don't you know, that girl is a Double Standard?"
"Makes sense. Now I know."
"Don't worry, I won't castrate you until our child is born."
"What kind of guarantee is that?"
Haruno averted her gaze slightly. Her cold stare seemed to silently reproach him.
But suddenly she smiled, kissed Yuu's cheek hard, and hugged his arm gently and charmingly.
"Just kidding~ I understand your difficulties too, how could I do something so cruel to you~"
Yuu's face showed disbelief: "Don't try that. The Retreat to Advance tactic doesn't work on me. I've seen through all your moves..."
"Oh? Then, how about this?"
A Sly Smile was etched on her lips, and disappeared in an instant.
Before Yuu realized something was wrong, Haruno suddenly pulled his arm, placed that large palm directly on her chest, completely covering it as if to force a handprint there.
Then, Yuu turned his head in surprise, looking towards Sora who was slowly opening the kitchen door expressionlessly, staring at them with cold eyes. Haruno pouted, a little embarrassed, and a little flushed, then complained to Yuu in a Coquettish and Childish Tone:
"Ugh, I told you not to do things like this in the kitchen~ Yuu-chan is really a Pervert!"
Yuu: "..."