Mutual Guilt

"Sorry, Bulma. Just this once, let me be despicable."

Gently rubbing his forehead against Bulma's affectionately, Yuujin then sealed Bulma's lips with his.

Bulma did not resist or struggle, allowing Yuujin to take and plunder. Her gaze gradually became dazed.

Although it wasn't spoken aloud, Bulma had already made her choice and given her answer.

She couldn't lose Yuujin!

On the side, Tights was shocked and conflicted. The proud Bulma would actually make such a choice. She truly loves Yuujin...

After a long while, Yuujin released Bulma, who finally began to calm down.

"Yuujin, if I had made a different choice just now, would you really have broken things off with me?"

Looking at Yuujin, Bulma asked.

It was a somewhat heavy question.

But under Bulma's gaze, Yuujin simply grinned, showing a radiant smile—

"Of course not."

"I was just trying to scare you earlier. I really like you, Bulma. How could I bear to let you go so easily?"

"If you had really decided to end things with me, then I would have resorted to my backup plan—"

"I'd bully you, bully you relentlessly, until you agreed to join my harem!"

Dumbfounded by Yuujin's smug expression, both Bulma and Tights were utterly shocked.

Yuujin had just been bluffing with Bulma!!!

"Ahhh!!!"

"Liar Yuujin! Liar Yuujin!"

"I'm going to get you!!!"

Furious, Bulma screamed and pounced on Yuujin like a rampaging tigress, biting and hitting him.

"Ahhh..."

"Go easy, Bulma, go easy!"

Shouting loudly, Yuujin continuously begged for mercy.

In truth, with Yuujin's current strength, his body could be called tough as steel. Even a slight release of his energy would protect him. Forget Bulma's dainty fists and small teeth—bullets wouldn't even hurt him.

But to let Bulma vent her anger, he played along…

After a long while, though Bulma hadn't managed to hurt Yuujin, she had worn herself out.

"Bulma, are you still mad?"

Gently brushing Bulma's forehead, Yuujin smiled.

"Hmph, big liar Yuujin, I'm not talking to you anymore!"

Pouting angrily, Bulma turned her head away.

She wasn't just mad, she was absolutely furious!

Earlier, she had struggled so hard to make a serious decision, feeling tormented. And it turned out that this awful guy had been lying to her the whole time.

No matter what choice she made, he had never intended to let her go!

Liar Yuujin! Liar Yuujin!!!

Though she still felt intensely angry, Bulma also felt a sense of relief.

But she wasn't about to admit that!

Smiling slightly, Yuujin knew that even though Bulma appeared fierce, she was now settled. Next, it was Tights' turn.

"Tights, will you join my harem?"

Turning to Tights, Yuujin asked.

"I... I..."

Tights blushed, flustered.

Especially when her eyes met Bulma's, she became even more at a loss.

Noticing her sister's reaction, Bulma's heart softened, forgetting her anger toward Yuujin for the moment.

"Sis, you've actually liked this big jerk all along, haven't you?"

"Bulma, I... I..."

Tights mumbled, lowering her head in shame.

"You don't have to deny it, sis. I know. I've known it all along."

"You've always rejected all the guys who've pursued you, even though there was no need to. You worked hard with me, and every time I talked about Yuujin, you were always so interested."

"At first, I was just suspicious. But later, I was sure."

"To keep you from competing with me for Yuujin, I would deliberately boast about my relationship with him in front of you, hoping you'd give up."

"I'm sorry, sis. I'm so sorry..."

By the end, Bulma's voice was choked with emotion.

She had known about her sister's feelings for Yuujin, but she had pretended not to notice, too afraid her sister would take Yuujin away from her. So, she'd shown off in front of her, trying to discourage her.

Playing such petty tricks on her own sister—she was really a terrible person.

"No, it's not your fault, Bulma. It's mine."

Seeing Bulma begin to cry, Tights panicked, rushing to comfort her.

"Sob, sob..."

"I'm sorry, sis."

"I'm sorry too, Bulma."

With tears streaming down their faces, the sisters hugged each other tightly, consumed by guilt.

Watching them from the side, Yuujin clicked his tongue. This had certainly taken an unexpected turn.

It seemed he didn't need to do anything—Bulma had already taken care of everything!

The sisters cried together for quite some time before finally calming down. Yuujin seized the opportunity to reassert his presence—

"Tights, can you give me your answer now?"

"If... if I don't agree, will you also bully me until I do?"

"Yes, that's right."

Although she had expected this answer, Tights still rolled her eyes at Yuujin's straightforwardness.

"Then do I really have a choice?"

"No, you don't!"

Grinning, Yuujin sealed Tights' lips with his.

Though incredibly shy, Tights didn't resist in the end.

Perhaps this wasn't so bad—she and Bulma could both be happy together...

"You jerk, Yuujin, are you happy now?"

"If you ever betray me and my sister, see how we'll teach you a lesson!"

Seeing him kissing her sister, Bulma gritted her teeth.

"Bulma, I swear to you both, I will never betray you."

Yuujin's face turned serious as he made his vow.

"I... I was just saying... It's not like..."

Seeing Yuujin so serious, Bulma suddenly became flustered.

Amused, Yuujin was about to do something else when, suddenly, a figure climbed in through the window and crashed onto the floor of Bulma's room.

It was Goku!

"Ugh..."

"Yuujin, I'm so hungry."

With dark circles under her eyes, Goku looked utterly exhausted.

"Wu... Goku?"

"Ahhhh!!!"

Both Bulma and Tights screamed, hurriedly searching for their clothes, while Yuujin's face twitched in disbelief.

This silly girl—had she been outside throwing ki blasts all night?

To be continued...