Chapter 116: Who's A Tsundere?

"That's settled then, although she might not be very happy," Yukinoshita Haruno nodded in agreement, 'Yukino's personality isn't very sociable, but she can manage to get along with Rin and Sakura, Touka's younger sisters.'

"How is Yukino doing? Has she replied to your message?", Seeing Yukinoshita Haruno and Tohsaka Touka, along with Mrs. Tohsaka, finish their goodbyes, Mrs. Yukinoshita glanced at Haruno, who quickly walked to her side, and spoke indifferently.

Yukino was actually supposed to be brought to tonight's banquet, but before coming, Yukino talked back to her, so she made Yukino stay at home to reflect.

"Uh... not yet...", Hearing her mother's question, Yukinoshita Haruno hesitated for a moment before answering softly.

"She'll probably be asleep by the time we get back. You can talk to her tomorrow," Mrs. Yukinoshita nodded, speaking in an unquestionable tone.

"Yes...", Yukinoshita Haruno had no choice but to reluctantly agree.

'Mother wants Yukino to get along well with the elf princess, just like the daughter of the Ichinose family. This is not unreasonable for the daughter of a politician, as it's not about flattering without principles but about building good relations for future assistance.'

But Yukino is as stubborn as Touka. For Yukino, how could she accept such a utilitarian approach to relationships? She doesn't even initiate relationships, let alone with impure motives.

Yukinoshita Haruno advised Touka not to be so foolish, to fulfill the marriage contract but not to use the other family's resources to develop her own family. Yukino is similarly foolish, being in the same club but not using the opportunity to build relationships that could lead to mutual assistance.

'Hmm... I wonder how long Yukino can hold out,' Their mother is not like Touka's gentle and traditional mother. In their family, mother's word is law.

Yukinoshita Haruno wished she could switch places with Yukino. She thought her sacrifices would allow Yukino to enjoy a few years of school life, but then an elf princess appeared at school, drawing mother's attention back to Yukino.

Unfortunately, her current identity and future fate are almost the same as Touka's, so she can't switch with Yukino anymore.

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After announcing the collaboration with the Rurikawa family, the head of the Poiman family left. The gradually dispersing guests were mostly whispering about the Poiman family's future strategies, more or less envious that the declining Rurikawa family seemed to be regaining vitality.

However, Shion, Rurikawa Tsubaki's personal maid, felt a darkness before her eyes, knowing things were irreversibly ruined.

They had come to admit defeat, yet were given such favorable treatment.

'Poor young lady... she must have sacrificed a lot...'

She didn't even dare to imagine what had been done to her young lady.

"Shion."

"Young lady...", Hearing the familiar voice from behind, Shion turned around abruptly, staring blankly at Rurikawa Tsubaki, who was walking with an unusual gait. Shion wanted to speak but hesitated, finally only managing a weak consolation, "Young lady, you've worked hard..."

"Um... let's go back first...", Seeing the sympathy, pity, and pain in Shion's eyes, Rurikawa Tsubaki felt embarrassed and nodded vaguely, her legs weak as she led Shion away from the place of her disgrace.

Tonight, she indeed worked hard, but the actual situation wasn't as Shion imagined, sacrificing for the family.

Because when Iris was casting a sensitivity spell on Ursula, it accidentally missed and hit her, making her body unable to withstand it, almost forcing her to crawl out of the study.

In the end, the elf princess Iris used magic to restore her. Although her limbs were still weak and her tongue numb, after a cleaning spell, she looked no different from before entering the study.

"Young lady... do you want to rest first...", Seeing Rurikawa Tsubaki walking slowly with her legs together, Shion hesitated before speaking softly, 'What has the young lady been through in the two hours I haven't seen her.'

"It's fine, the car is outside. We can go home after a little more effort. Tomorrow, after finalizing the contract with the Poiman family, we can return to school the day after," Realizing Shion might have misunderstood again, Rurikawa Tsubaki blushed, smiled awkwardly, and changed the subject.

Although the situation is very awkward, the main issue tonight was her not leaving in time. If she had left promptly, the racial dispute between Ursula and Iris wouldn't have affected her.

Reflecting on it afterward, she could only sigh, regretting not recognizing the situation and getting involved.

Now, not only did she fail to save Hachiman, but she also got herself involved, even becoming one of those oppressing Hachiman.

The only consolation is that Hachiman wasn't taken to another world.

'Hmm... I wonder if Kaede will thank or hate me if she finds out...'

"Can we really return to school the day after? Young lady, aren't you supposed to become a maid?", Shion was stunned, her expression changed.

Only then did she realize things were different from what she imagined. Previously, it was said the young lady had to sign a contract to become a maid at their residence, but now the young lady received many benefits and can still return to school.

"This matter... it's complicated. I'll explain it to you tonight," Seeing Shion's constant concern, Rurikawa Tsubaki paused, still not ready to tell Shion everything.

Given Shion's lifelong service as her personal maid, she could tell Shion many things, but this matter involves Kaede. She's too embarrassed to say she accidentally betrayed her friend and her friend's childhood sweetheart.

'Sigh! With things as they are, overthinking Kaede's situation is useless. I should focus on tomorrow's tasks!'

Tomorrow, she has to sign many property transfer documents, putting many of the Poiman family's assets under her name.

Although most assets are held by Hachiman, some profits are hers. Additionally, with the Poiman family's collaboration news, many will seek to collaborate with the Rurikawa family.

Tomorrow will likely be a busy day, so she needs to rest quickly. However, these matters will strengthen the family, making the effort worthwhile.

What truly troubles her is facing Kaede at school the day after.

'Ugh... why am I thinking about Kaede again? I must stop.'

Thinking about Kaede makes her think of Hachiman.

Thinking of Hachiman brings back the sensations that make her brain tremble and her rationality collapse.

Hachiman, enhanced by Iris's sensitivity spell, even made the proud dragon clan leader Ursula beg for mercy.

"Young lady...", Seeing Rurikawa Tsubaki close her eyes to rest in the car, then suddenly blush, her legs tense, and her eyes blankly staring at the car roof, Shion felt heartache.

'I must never leave the young lady again. As her personal maid, I couldn't share her burden.'

'I truly failed in my duties as a personal maid.'

———

Meanwhile, Hachiman also left the Poiman residence with the two succubus elves, Iris and Aegis.

Ursula had already escaped early when Iris's spell accidentally hit Rurikawa Tsubaki, immediately freeing herself from Aegis's restraints and fleeing, leaving a threat to settle scores with him on Monday.

In the end, Rurikawa Tsubaki bore the brunt.

As for the Poiman family head's subsequent announcement, it was Iris's doing.

Since ordinary humans here have no magic resistance, she easily used a hypnosis spell to make the Poiman family head announce collaboration with the Rurikawa family, arousing no suspicion.

Although her hypnosis spell lasts a while, it can't be finely controlled from afar. Tomorrow, she needs to be present to assist Rurikawa Tsubaki during the contract signing, and Aegis, as the princess knight, must guard Iris.

Hachiman plans to eliminate the Poiman family head, but he'll let him live a bit longer until he secures the family's assets.

"President, did you have fun tonight~", Iris hugged Hachiman's arm, smiling as she looked up at him with her crystal blue eyes.

"What do you think? You seemed to have fun too," Hachiman pinched Iris's nose, smiling helplessly.

Tonight's experience was great, but it also showed Iris's growing mischievousness.

She immediately buffed Ursula, making the proud black dragon flee in panic.

"All thanks to your teaching, President~", Iris blinked, smiling.

She's used the sensitivity enhancement spell before, having tried it on Aegis, but today's high amplification was a first, and the effect seemed good.

"However, tomorrow Aegis and I can't accompany you in guiding Shino," Using her enhancement spell would make breaking Shino's defenses easier, but tomorrow she needs to assist Rurikawa Tsubaki, who's about to join the Servitude Club.

"Iris, don't worry. I can handle it alone, and with Saki's help," Hachiman shook his head, smiling. He never intended to use other methods to guide Shino.

Only because Ursula was too arrogant did he let Iris use the enhancement spell to humble her.

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Arriving at Kaede's doorstep, Iris and a blushing Aegis stood on either side of Hachiman, each kissing his cheek firmly.

"Then tonight, President, spend time with Kaede and Suzu~"

"President, do your best tomorrow~"

"These two sisters are really cute...", Watching Iris and Aegis teleport away, Hachiman touched where they had kissed, smiling contentedly.

Indeed, Iris and the others are very considerate and attentive, always obedient and devoted to serving him. Now, with plans with Kaede and Suzu, they thoughtfully reminded him about guiding Shino tomorrow before leaving.

Apart from Komachi, they're the best to him, requiring no extra effort except for assistance matters, always striving to fulfill his requests.

'I should respond more to Iris's expectations.'

'I know Iris is concerned about the elf tribe, and she's told me, but it's not unacceptable since she doesn't force me.'

'Facing such an obedient Iris, it's only right I spare some effort, right?'

'When the time comes, I'll pick a few elves I like and help the elf tribe as Iris requested.'

'But those matters aren't urgent. With the dragon girl just appearing and the mermaid idol party yet to happen, it'll be a while before Iris takes me to another world.'

'Hmm... I should bring Gabriel and Vignette along for safety.'

'As for what Gabriel and Vignette might 'see' between me and Iris, consider it a bonus. I don't mind.'

Seeing Kaede's house still lit, Hachiman sighed softly and turned to go home for a shower.

He didn't plan to trouble Kaede and Suzu so early. They're probably still alert, fearing he might make demands.

He'll wait until they're about to sleep, then activate love mode and surprise them.

They'd never expect him to visit them with their parents home, even sneaking into their rooms late at night.

"Onii-chan?"

"Onii-chan, why are you back?", As Hachiman returned home, Komachi and Asougi Shion peeked from the living room, surprised to see him.

"Can't I come back to see Shion?", Hachiman walked over, hugging Asougi Shion and sitting heavily on the soft sofa.

Having just bathed, Shion still carried the scent of shower gel.

"Um...", Realizing Hachiman not only hugged her in front of Komachi but also sniffed her neck, Asougi Shion's flawless face flushed red, too embarrassed to speak.

Though Komachi's persistent questioning revealed her secret, she still felt awkward in front of Komachi.

'After all, Onii-chan is Komachi's brother... doing this in front of her... isn't appropriate...'

"Ignoring me and only looking at Shion, Onii-chan, you're a tsundere," Seeing her brother unabashedly tease Asougi Shion in front of her, while Shion blushed without resisting, Komachi pouted.

"Among the three of us, someone must be a tsundere. I'm not, Shion isn't, so who's left?", Hachiman smiled at Komachi.

"Hmph, it's definitely not me."

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