Chapter 36: Only Then Can It Be Called Healthy

"Actually, I really didn't have a LINE account at that time."

Kaito coughed, "After all, I came to study abroad from the abroad, and I had never used LINE before. I should be thanking you for reminding me back then."

"S-So that's how it was…"

Yumiko looked a little embarrassed. She had secretly remembered for a long time how she had been politely refused when she asked for his contact info, 'So it was all just a misunderstanding?'

She quickly changed the topic, "By the way, President, about what happened today, can we not tell Bocchi for now?"

"What happened today?", Kaito thought for a moment, a bit surprised, "You mean… us dating?"

"Mm-hmm!"

Yumiko nodded hard, shyly twirling a strand of hair beside her ear around her fingertips, then sighed.

"Because, with Bocchi-chan's personality, if she finds out that the only other two members in the club started dating behind her back, she'll definitely hold back her tears, smile through it like a little abandoned animal, and say something like 'I wish you happiness,' then go home at night and cry her eyes out, wailing in grief..."

Just like how many bands forbid their members from dating each other, this kind of thing doesn't just affect the band's development. But, if it gets serious, it could even lead to the band breaking up completely.

Bands disbanding because of romantic entanglements isn't even news anymore.

Yumiko was greedy.

She wanted love, and she wanted friendship too. Only then could it be called healthy.

But Kaito didn't agree with this idea, "If the truth brings pain, lies will only make things worse."

Paper can't wrap fire, this is a basic truth.

Yet Yumiko stubbornly insisted on this belief. Kaito didn't want to argue further and simply nodded in agreement.

Only then was the girl satisfied, gripping Kaito's hand tightly and interlocking fingers with his.

The two continued strolling down the street. As it was late April, the cherry blossoms along the roadside were in full bloom. When the wind blew, countless petals danced in the air, like enchanting pink butterflies fluttering up and down, never stopping.

They walked in silence for a while. Perhaps feeling the mood was a bit too cold, Yumiko couldn't help breaking it.

"By the way, what do you think of Bocchi-chan, President?"

'What do I think?', Kaito fell into thought.

"Though she is a bit shy and socially anxious, Bocchi is still a very good girl overall, never causing trouble for anyone."

"Not to mention, she is also pretty cute. Just has bad fashion sense."

Who would hate someone like that?

At least Kaito didn't.

Not to mention, Bocchi was the first girl he invited. And who agreed to join the club.

A man always holds special feelings for the girl who took his "first."

This kind of half-hearted answer made Yumiko puff up her cheeks, like an angry little pufferfish.

"I knew it! You treat Bocchi-chan differently!"

'You go out of your way to care about her feelings, worry she'll be left out, and even chat with her.'

'Back at the Gotou house, you even hugged her right in front of me!'

'If you guys dare hug when I'm around, I don't even want to imagine how bold you get in private!'

The more she thought, the angrier she got. Yumiko ground her silver teeth, her gaze scanning over Kaito's shoulder and arm, as if searching for the best place to bite.

"What are you thinking?", Kaito lightly knocked her on the head, annoyed. How did he not notice she was such a jealous little vinegar jar? Jealous over something that didn't even happen.

Yumiko was indeed a bit jealous, but she had no intention of cutting off a potential rival in love.

The reason was simple: she couldn't do it, and it wasn't realistic.

It had been mentioned before, the gender ratio in this world was extremely imbalanced, about one to four.

Outstanding men were usually pursued by several, even dozens, of passionate women.

Because of that, the laws surrounding marriage were very open, polygamy wasn't prohibited. As long as you had the ability, you could marry as many as you wanted.

Of course, there were women who disliked harems, but people had already grown used to it.

For Yumiko, since she had already claimed first place and was eating her fill of meat, it was still within acceptable limits to let others have some soup.

"I have only one request," Yumiko seriously raised a slender index finger, "Even if something really happens between you and Bocchi, I don't mind. But don't keep it from me."

Though Kaito felt things between him and Bocchi were completely pure, he still nodded after a moment of thought.

After that, the two didn't part right away.

After all, they had just started dating, it was the time when they couldn't get enough of each other.

Yumiko had never dated before, but she'd heard her friends share their own experiences.

So she dragged Kaito to go shopping, to her favorite dessert shop for milk tea, feeding each other sweets.

In the afternoon, they watched a movie she had wanted to see for a long time, sharing a bucket of popcorn.

When they came out of the theater, it was already dark.

'U-Usually… after watching a movie, the next step is the hotel, right?', Yumiko was a little tempted. Coincidentally, a love hotel lit with neon signs was just a few steps away…

'No, no! No matter how you look at it, doing that kind of thing on the first day of dating is way too fast!'

'At least a month… No, half a month… No, at least a week, right?'

Besides, she really wasn't prepared. She hadn't even worn the "final battle" lingerie she bought in secret.

"I'll walk you home," Kaito, on the other hand, wasn't thinking about any of that, and naturally spoke.

It was worth mentioning, Yumiko wasn't living in the same apartment he had visited last time.

After the haunted incident, she had lingering fears and quickly contacted her parents.

Of course, she didn't mention the evil spirit, just used the excuse of being unaccustomed to the environment and wanting to move.

As the only daughter of the Miura couple, Yumiko was very doted on, so she easily received a generous moving allowance.

Her empty little savings jar also got a boost. At least she didn't need to work part-time anymore.

Standing below her apartment building, the two were about to part.

Though it had only been one night, Yumiko was reluctant, holding onto his arm and not wanting to let go.

After some hesitation, the girl threw her shyness away and said hesitantly, "Kaito-kun, w-would you… like to come up for a cup of tea?"

A man and a woman, alone, late at night.

This kind of invitation needed no translation.

Kaito coughed, "Wouldn't I be bothering your parents?"

Yumiko lowered her head, not daring to look at him. Her face felt burning hot.

She whispered, "Stupid President, did you forget I live alone? Mom and Dad are abroad, they won't be back until next month."

'Things has already gotten to this point, if I refuse her brave invitation, it will hurt her, right?"

Kaito quickly made up his mind, "Then… I'll take you up on that."

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