My fiancée Yukino

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After finishing a strawberry daifuku, Luo Bai looked at Shinobu Kocho and said, "Thank you for your hard work. Have you started preparing dinner yet? If not, let's eat here tonight. Yukino and I will prepare it."

Yukino also said, "That's right, let's have dinner here. You must have spent a lot of effort making all these daifuku this afternoon."

Shinobu Kocho didn't refuse, and nodded with a smile: "Well, then we won't stand on ceremony. I'll go up and talk to Kanao and the others first."

After Shinobu went up, Mai Sakurajima picked up a strawberry daifuku, took a bite, and exclaimed, "Shinobu is really amazing. As a swordsman of the Demon Slayer Corps, in addition to her medical skills, she can also cook and make desserts. She's also so beautiful and virtuous. I wonder who will end up with her."

Luo Bai agreed: "Yes, she is indeed a very outstanding woman."

As soon as he finished speaking, he noticed that Yukino and Mai Sakurajima were both looking at him.

"...What do you mean?"

Volume 1: Chapter 165 Mai Sakurajima's Feelings Exposed (2/2)

The two women's gazes were so direct that Luo Bai didn't even need to think about it to know what they meant.

"Hey, hey, hey, there's nothing between Shinobu and me, don't get the wrong idea!"

Mai Sakurajima laughed and said, "Really? But you're her savior, and that really earns you a lot of points with girls! I bet she likes you a lot."

After Mai Sakurajima finished speaking, Yukino nodded affirmatively.

"Yukino, how can you be like this too?"

“Because that’s really the case.” Yukino said to Luo Bai, “Shinobu-neechan’s affection for you is quite high, I can tell.”

"...How come I didn't notice?"

Luo Bai said speechlessly, "Besides, I only saved her. If we're going to count that way, when you, Mai-senpai, were struggling with puberty syndrome, it was me who found out and helped you. Can I say that you also have a high level of affection for me?"

"!"

Luo Bai's words caught Sakurajima Mai completely off guard, and her face instantly turned red.

After glancing at Yukino and then at Luo Bai, Mai Sakurajima quickly stood up and walked towards the door.

"I... I'll go back and change my clothes and tidy up first!"

"Oh!"

As the apartment door closed, Luo Bai finally breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Yukino.

"What are you guys doing?"

Yukino smiled and looked at Luo Bai, saying, "It's simple, isn't it? You can see it now, Mai-senpai has feelings for you."

"..." Luo Bai was stunned for three seconds before reacting and saying, "So, you included Mai-senpai in your calculations? Or was your original purpose because of her?"

"Yes."

Yukino nodded and said, "I wasn't sure at first, but you figured it out with this one? Mai-senpai usually pretends to be very good, but she trusts me too much. After discussing it with her for a bit, she went along with my ideas. Actually, if you hadn't said it, I was planning to say it myself."

Luo Bai fell silent, not expecting it to be true.

Although he usually has a good relationship with Mai Sakurajima, this senior is beautiful and has a nice voice, so it's impossible for Luo Bai not to have some feelings for her.

However, he really didn't think about it that way, especially before what happened with Haruno and Kasumigaoka Utaha.

Because of what happened with those two people, Luo Bai had no energy to think about anything else these days.

As a result, Luo Bai was even more troubled today because Yukino's actions were exposed.

Seeing Luo Bai's troubled expression, Yukino couldn't help but smile. She leaned on Luo Bai's shoulder and said, "You're willing to accept even my sister, so it shouldn't be a problem for you, Senpai, right?"

"But Yukino, why did you do all this?"

Luo Bai couldn't help but ask.

Yukino closed her eyes, hugged Luo Bai, and whispered, "Although it will be a little painful, I love you. So since it can't be avoided, let me face it proactively. That way, maybe we can create a happy ending for everyone in the future."

Luo Bai was truly surprised by Yukino's words.

Holding Yukino in his arms, Luo Bai looked at the quiet girl nestled in his embrace and couldn't help but lower his head to kiss her.

A few minutes later, Yukino sensed that Luo Bai was about to lose control, so she gently pushed him away and got out of Luo Bai's arms.

"Alright, it's getting late, time to prepare dinner."

Luo Bai then realized that there was indeed no time to continue.

Standing up, Luo Bai walked towards the kitchen.

"Okay, then let's go prepare dinner."

Yukino stood up and said, "I'll go next door to find my senior for a bit, I'll be right back."

"Well, go ahead."

After Yukino left, Luo Bai went to the kitchen and started thinking as he took the ingredients out of the refrigerator, pondering how to face Sakurajima Mai next.

Yukino was right; Mai Sakurajima did have feelings for her, and she could clearly see it herself.

To be honest, it's impossible for Luo Bai to remain completely unaffected by a beautiful girl having feelings for him, but how to get along with her afterward is the question.

Five minutes later, the apartment door opened, and Yukino and Mai Sakurajima returned.

The two went to the kitchen together. Yukino's expression was normal, but Mai Sakurajima's face was still flushed.

Luo Bai and Sakurajima Mai's eyes met, and Sakurajima Mai, even more shy, hid behind Yukino.

"Hey, Luo-kun, don't listen to Yukino's nonsense!"

"..."

Luo Bai's lips twitched slightly as he looked at Yukino and asked, "What did you and she talk about?"

Yukino shook her head: "I didn't say anything, I just told my senior that there was no need to pretend, we already know what we need to know."

Your words really hurt her.

Luo Bai shrugged and smiled, saying, "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Yukino, come help me prepare dinner. Senior, you can rest in the living room for now."

Mai Sakurajima nodded, but then shook her head and said, "No, I'll help out in the kitchen too."

She saw the ingredients in the kitchen; there were quite a few things to prepare, and it would take Luo Bai and Xue Nai a lot of time to prepare them.

Upon hearing this, Luo Bai looked at Sakurajima Mai, who was still hiding behind Yukino, and said with a smile, "Senpai, if you keep doing this, I won't dare ask you for help. What if you get it?"

Sakurajima Mai puffed out her cheeks in dissatisfaction: "Are you underestimating me?"

"You'll know after you try it."

Yukino stepped aside and pulled Sakurajima Mai into the kitchen.

Standing beside Luo Bai, Mai Sakurajima's heart inevitably raced as she looked at him.

If things hadn't gone wrong, it would have been fine, but now that her girlish secrets have been exposed, even with her excellent acting skills, Mai Sakurajima can no longer hide them as before.

Meeting Luo Bai's gaze, Sakurajima Mai blushed and glared at him, saying, "Don't look at me like that. Give me what you need to do, I'll chop the vegetables."

Luo Bai suppressed a laugh, nodded, and handed over the cabbage and winter melon.

It's rare to see Mai Sakurajima with such an expression; it's actually quite interesting.

Mai Sakurajima dared not look at Luo Bai any longer, picked up a kitchen knife, and began to carefully prepare the ingredients.

A few minutes later, Shinobu Kocho arrived with her family.

Seeing that Mai Sakurajima was helping in the kitchen and there was no room for her to do anything, Shinobu Kocho had no choice but to relax in the living room as a guest and spend time with her younger sisters petting the cat.

Seeing how much the little ones loved cats, Shinobu Kocho thought for a moment and said, "If you like cats so much, how about we get two cats too?"

The little ones all looked up at Shinobu Kocho.

Volume 1: Chapter 166 Pet Hospital, Stray Cats (1/2)

Seeing Shinobu Kocho nod affirmatively, everyone cheered happily.

Even Kanao, who usually doesn't show much expression, couldn't help but squint her eyes slightly at this moment, clearly a sign of happiness.

The commotion in the living room also caught the attention of the three people busy in the kitchen, who came out out of curiosity.

"What's wrong, so happy?"

"Brother Luo Bai! Sister Ren has agreed to let us keep a cat!"

"We're expecting kittens!"

"Great!"

Hearing the three little ones say that, Luo Bai smiled and looked at Shinobu Kocho: "You agreed to let them keep the cat?"

The kids really like their two Ragdoll cats. A few days ago, they mentioned to Shinobu Kocho that they wanted to get a cat too, but Shinobu didn't agree at the time.

Unexpectedly, they changed their minds.

Shinobu Kocho smiled and said, "I need to know if they're just having a passing fancy or if they really like the cat. If it's just a passing fancy, then it's irresponsible of them to bring the cat home. But it seems like I don't need to worry too much about it now."

Then, she looked at her younger sisters.

"I can agree to let you keep the cat, but you have to take responsibility for taking care of it yourself, and you can't neglect your studies either, understand?"

"receive!!!"

Seeing that Shinobu Kocho had agreed to let them keep the cat, Yukino smiled and said, "If you want a cat, you can buy one at a pet store or at the pet hospital around here. Last time I took Yuki and Coffee to the pet hospital for a check-up, and they take in quite a few stray cats and are looking for adopters."

After listening, Butterfly Shinobu looked at the girls and asked, "What about you? What do you think?"

The little ones looked at each other, exchanged opinions, and then Kanzaki Aoi said, "Well then, shall we go to the vet first, okay?"

Yukino nodded: "Okay, let's go after dinner. I have the hospital's contact information. I'll contact them later. They get off work quite late, so there shouldn't be any problems."

"it is good!"

After everyone agreed, Luo Bai smiled and walked over to pat Kanao's head, then looked at Shinobu Kocho and asked, "Kanao still doesn't say much."

Shinobu Kocho smiled and nodded: "Yes, but it's much better than before. She'll occasionally say a few words and express her thoughts. The peaceful environment and comfortable life make it easier for her to return to being a normal girl compared to when she was in the Demon Slayer Corps."

"It's good, take it slow, no need to rush." ​​Luo Bai glanced at Kanao, who was holding a cat toy and continuing to play with the kitten. "This weekend, Yukino and I are planning to go pick out birthday gifts for our classmates. Let's all go out and have fun together. Going to some lively places can also have a certain effect."

Shinobu Kocho looked at Kanao gently and said, "That's what I was thinking too. It's good to relax a bit on the weekend."

Luo Bai considered it for a moment and said to Yukino, "How about we go to Disneyland after we pick out the gifts? Half a day on Saturday, then stay overnight, and another day on Sunday."

Yukino readily agreed to Luo Bai's suggestion: "Disneyland, it's been a long time since I've been there, let's go have some fun. But since we're staying overnight, we'll have to make a reservation tonight."

"Okay, let's have dinner. I'll go cook now."

With Yukino and Mai Sakurajima by their side, the three of them spent some time preparing dinner, and then everyone ate together in a lively atmosphere.

While having tea to aid digestion after the meal, Yukino took out her laptop and booked a hotel in Disneyland.

There happened to be a few suites left, and Yukino booked them all without hesitation, including Obanai Iguro and Mitsuri Kanroji, who hadn't returned yet.

The three little ones share a room, while the others share a room, which is just right for two people.

After booking the hotel and tickets, it was time to head to the vet.

Yukino and Luo Bai had been to this pet hospital twice, so they knew it. There were indeed quite a few stray cats being recruited for adoption there, and the hospital welcomed them to come and visit.

It took the group more than ten minutes to arrive at the pet hospital.

Although it was already evening, things were still bustling around here.

The pet hospital assistant, whom they had arranged to meet, happily led Luo Bai and his group to the room where the stray cats were housed. Each cat was placed in a fairly large single room with a cat bed, litter box, scratching post, water, cat food, and everything else it needed.

Pet hospitals don't make money from these procedures, which shows how caring the doctors are. That's why Luo Bai and Xue Nai had a good impression of the hospital and chose to have their subsequent checkups done there.

After entering, Luo Bai counted them; there were twelve stray cats in total, which wasn't a small number.

The cats range in age, with the youngest only a few months old, but they are all well cared for, with clean fur and plenty of energy, not sickly at all.

Shinobu Kocho looked at her younger sisters and said with a smile, "Go take a look. If you like them, you can adopt them. It's okay if you have two more."

The little guys immediately ran to the cats' individual enclosures to take a look, and even Kanao followed suit, going over with Kanzaki Aoi.

And it wasn't just them; even Yukino couldn't help but walk over and stand in front of a two-year-old orange cat, her eyes shining as she looked at it.

At the same time, he was muttering to himself.

"So fat."