My System Always Wants to Force Me to Confess-Chapter 282 - 280: On the Art of Stealing Home

"Why did you bring her home for the New Year?"

Aunt Higashino glanced at Tsukimi Sakurazawa and asked in a low voice, "Aren’t you planning to bring her back?"

"If that’s the case, you should make things clear with her as soon as possible. The Shirakawa family’s principles must be upright, and you can’t deceive a girl’s feelings. I think Sakurazawa is also a girl from a strict family background. Sawahei, you mustn’t do anything to hurt others."

"..."

Shirakawa Sawahei was stunned for a moment and said helplessly, "I’m not sure what misunderstanding you have, but Tsukimi... Tsukimi Sakurazawa and I are just good friends right now."

"I’m currently not in a romantic relationship, so please rest assured."

"What about the others..."

"Just friends as well... The one stirring eggs is my co-tenant."

As a lazy person who only knows how to make omelets, Ise Yu was clearly utilizing her talent for making mischief, diligently battling the eggs in the bowl. Seeing her focused appearance, it seemed like Shirakawa Sawahei’s previous special training with her in the coffee shop hadn’t been in vain.

This girl has cooking skills but is basically too lazy to learn new recipes... Shirakawa Sawahei suddenly felt it was a bit wasteful and silently decided to force her to learn some other dishes, fully extracting the remaining value of his co-tenant.

This time, it was Higashino Rin who found herself at a loss for words. She glanced again at Tsukimi Sakurazawa’s graceful figure busy in the kitchen and sighed with some regret, "I see..."

If you’re still single... then I don’t have to worry so much...

She glanced again at the quiet little helper beside the mischief-maker but wasn’t sure what she was thinking. Shirakawa Sawahei then cautiously asked, "Auntie, why don’t you stay a few days? I can help you tidy up an empty room here."

Coming to her senses, Aunt Higashino shook her head and said, "I’ll be leaving soon. Your uncle is alone at home and it’s hard on him, so I need to hurry back... Also, since your landlord grandma rented you such a nice house, you should find an opportunity to thank her properly."

"I understand... But Auntie, if you plan to leave this afternoon, the mountain road takes a long time to travel. It’s better to leave tomorrow morning."

"You’ve been traveling for so long, take a good night’s rest today and I’ll accompany you back tomorrow."

"That’s not okay! You’re about to start the new school term, what’s the point of going back?" Higashino Rin said seriously, "It’s summer vacation now. You’ve been studying for so long, you should relax a bit. Besides, you can’t help much back home."

"You can stay for a day, but going back together is out of the question."

As it turns out, Lu Xun’s theory holds great practical significance everywhere. Seeing that Higashino Rin agreed to stay another day, Shirakawa Sawahei stood up and said, "Then I’ll go help prepare lunch now, Auntie, you can rest for a while."

"Ah, Shirakawa, you’re here~ Come, taste the sauce I’ve made..."

Tsukimi Sakurazawa tiptoed slightly and handed over a small white porcelain dish, offering it to Shirakawa Sawahei to taste. She blinked and asked, "How does it taste?"

"It’s alright, what are we making for lunch?"

"Let’s make fish! Or curry?"

"Curry gets my vote!" The lazy girl quickly raised her hand in support.

"Alright, curry is ruled out, we’ll make fish instead. Tachibana, hand me that."

Lazy girl: "???"

The Black Hearted Lolita, who had been standing by, subtly retreated a few steps when Shirakawa Sawahei came over, waiting until his attention was drawn by the other three girls, before cautiously sneaking towards the sofa.

Step by step, the Black Hearted Lolita quietly approached near Higashino Rin, skillfully switching to her soft and cute mode, and timidly spoke, "Um... Aunt Higashino..."

"Can I sit here?"

"They’re cooking over there, I’m injured and feel totally unable to help."

"Ah... sure... you can sit..." Higashino Rin quickly made room for the little Lolita, taking a glance at the girl’s ankle, clearly deceived by the innocent Little Green Tea look of the Black Hearted Lolita.

"Little girl... how did you get hurt... is it serious?"

"Not serious... just a bit inconvenient..." Asano Nazuki’s big watery eyes stared at Higashino Rin for a moment, then softly said, "Aunt Higashino... I don’t know why, but the first time I saw you, I felt really close to you..."

Higashino Rin was stunned for a moment. She didn’t know what this delicate and cute little girl was up to, but speaking of first impressions, she did have a favorable opinion of Asano Nazuki. She nodded and said, "I think you’re very cute too... How old are you, when do you start middle school?"

"..."

The Black Hearted Lolita took a deep breath, pretending to look aggrieved and said, "I’m already in high school... but because I’m short, people often think I’m in elementary school..."

"I’ve been eating well, but still can’t grow taller... Aunt Higashino, do you think I might never grow taller?"

"You won’t be like that... there’s definitely room for you to grow taller... Besides, you’re very cute just the way you are..." Higashino Rin said, waving her hands warmly.

"Really?"

Asano Nazuki’s expression quickly changed from on the verge of tears to a sweet smile. "I knew Aunt Higashino wouldn’t lie to me... It seems we really are destined to be connected..."

"You’re leg... is it okay? You must need a lot of care, right?"

"Aunt Higashino, that’s not necessary!" The Black Hearted Lolita quickly waved her hand. "Though Shirakawa is a very good friend of mine, if he were to take care of me, I’d feel so embarrassed!"

These words were spoken loudly on purpose so that the busy people in the kitchen could hear them. Higashino Rin was suddenly left speechless on the sofa, a bit bewildered.

When did I say Sawahei should take care of her... Although this child is indeed very cute and really needs care...

"Actually... I’d just like Shirakawa to look after me a bit when he has time..."

"Well... that’s a friend’s duty indeed... but..."

"Thank you, Aunt Higashino~"

Asano Nazuki threw herself into Higashino Rin’s arms with an embarrassed face, saying, "I’m sorry for worrying you... Even though Shirakawa already takes care of me so well, yet you still have to seriously ask him..."

"It seems like Aunt Higashino and I are really connected... Is it fate?"

Shirakawa Sawahei: "..."

This little girl, it’s one thing to slack off from cooking, but she’s actually trying to gain favor with Higashino Rin, wanting to use the seniority card against him?

Roundabout encirclement, tactic diplomacy? Trying to steal home directly?

My fists are clenching! No, my rolling pin is hardening!

50% damage bonus against Lolitas, power up!

Although he didn’t want to admit it, this little Lolita’s speed at gaining favor with elders was astonishingly fast. Before long, she was already affectionately holding Higashino Rin’s arm, chatting and laughing together. Higashino Rin was also amused by this cute little girl, even the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes relaxed.

"So, Nazuki, you’ve had it tough all along, huh?"

"Not at all, Shirakawa and everyone always takes good care of me, I’m really grateful to Shirakawa..."

"Sawahei didn’t used to interact with girls much, now that he has female friends like you, I’m much more at ease..."

"Really? Shirakawa has such an image as well?"

Taking advantage of Shirakawa Sawahei and the girls being busy cooking again, the Black Hearted Lolita’s eyes gleamed with a hint of triumph. She blinked and shyly said, "Um... Aunt Ling... can I tell you a secret?"

"Actually, I really like Shirakawa... that kind of romantic like... Being by his side all the time, I unknowingly grew to like him, more than I can handle..."

"But... Shirakawa doesn’t seem to have an interest in romance... Has he been hurt in love before? Or does he have some special secret?"

"I really want to confess my feelings to Shirakawa... but I’m afraid of being rejected... So... Aunt Ling, could you tell me some things about Shirakawa?"

"I want to... understand him more! Whether it’s his past or future!"

New novel chapt𝒆rs are published on free(w)ebnovel(.)com