A youth story of a passerby at the end of the world

Over there, a girl who looks very sweet is getting close to her daughter's boyfriend.

Slightly annoyed, Iroha Isshiki put her hands on her waist, and with a displeased "mmm," leaned forward and continued, "Rumi-chan is also very worried about her brother."

"Yes. Something went wrong a little, but everything went smoothly." Not paying much attention to Isshiki's anger, Uesugi Genshin knew she was just worried.

"While Uesugi-kun was away these past few days, did Yukino-chan take good care of Soubu High School?" Yukinoshita Haruno continued to tease her younger sister.

"No need for you to worry about that, sister. Everything went smoothly!" Yukino Yukinoshita said decisively, smoothing her hair. She had no intention of giving her sister any openings.

"That's good." Looking at her younger sister's independent demeanor, Yukinoshita Haruno nodded, it seemed that she had grown up.

Sakurajima's mother stood aside and silently watched these people, all of whom were students. She roughly understood the situation here; it was probably a group spontaneously formed by the surviving students.

Meanwhile, another beautiful girl standing in the same spot seemed somewhat out of place. Her smooth, jet-black hair retained a deep, dark luster, reflecting the morning light, making her breathtakingly beautiful.

What's even more amazing is her figure; like her daughter, she has beautiful legs, wearing pantyhose that showcase her graceful curves.

Then she walked straight to her daughter's lover and threw herself into his arms.

"......" Could it be that her name is Liu Mei?

She was about to turn and ask Ms. Yukinoshita when she noticed that her expression was unusually unpleasant.

Just now, Yukinoshita Haruno was expressing her longing for her younger sister, but she clearly caught the brief moment when her sister looked in that direction.

Her long eyelashes drooped gently like flower petals dampened by morning dew, and her teeth lightly bit her full, vibrant lips.

Her profile looked ethereal and heartbreaking.

What Yukino saw was the man embracing one of his girlfriends.

!

At that moment, Yukino Yukinoshita discovered a terrifying truth, as if a bolt from the blue had struck her heart.

The smile on her face stiffened, then slowly returned to calm.

A menacing fake smile immediately crept onto her face.

She is very angry now.

This was the expression that Sakurajima's mother saw. Knowing the ways of the world, she knew that Yukinoshita was not in a good mood. So, what was the reason?

"Minister!" Another group of people ran over, led by a handsome guy with blond hair, the kind that exudes a sunny disposition.

The style of her and her daughter's lover is different, with warm colors.

"Hayama, has today's morning class ended?" Uesugi Genshin greeted Hayama Hayato as he approached.

"Yes. You're finally back." Ye Shan said with a relieved smile, "Everyone was a little uneasy while you were gone."

Although it wasn't outwardly apparent, the overall atmosphere began to loosen, and he could sense the difference.

"Then you'll need a little more time to adjust. I'm going to Tokyo with Yukinoshita in a few days." In other words, the two most central figures at Soubu High School are no longer there.

"Hey~, Tokyo. Minister, where are we going again?" Tobe Sho, who was being mischievous, interrupted. "Hey, I want to go to Tokyo with you too."

"Forget it, Ministry of Revenue," Ye Shan said with a wry smile.

"I'm going there this time to sign an alliance with the Shuchiin group, not to fight, so I don't need you for the time being," Uesugi Genshin explained to Hayama and the others.

Just then, Yukinoshita and her older sister Haruno walked over.

"Are you in such a hurry?" Yukino Yukinoshita asked.

"It's almost time to go." The ship is almost ready to sail far away, so we'll see how things go on the other side. They say they're opening up a safe coastline, but I don't know if it's going smoothly.

"If you all leave, what will happen to Zongwu High School?" Ye Shan asked a very important question.

"Hmm... about that." Just now, Uesugi Genshin looked at Yukinoshita Haruno, whose expression seemed a little strange for some reason, but Uesugi Genshin didn't pay much attention to it.

He told the others, "While I'm away, the Executive Department will be temporarily managed by Yukino Yukinoshita, as for her position..."

As he spoke, he looked at Yukinoshita and pondered, "How about the Chief Secretary?"

"Wait!" Before Yukinoshita Haruno could reply, Hayasaka Ai, who had been mostly invisible until now, hurriedly reached out her hand. "What about me?!"

Wanting to resign doesn't mean she doesn't care.

She may not want it, but as her superior, she can't just give it to anyone else!

This is the self-respect of a working person.

Hayasaka Ai, who had originally planned to protest her heavy workload, suddenly became anxious.

Chapter 216: The Relationship Between Mother and Daughter

"Hmm? Didn't you keep saying you wanted to relieve stress?" Uesugi Genshin turned to look at Hayasaka Ai, giving her a "whatever you want now" look.

"That's right..." The voice trailed off. That's right, but what was with that feeling of resentment?

This person then turned around and placed a direct superior on their own head! A chief!

She wouldn't be this agitated even if she were in a different position. It's clearly an insult that she's not doing a good job as a secretary. Otherwise, why isn't she the chief?

"and many more."

Yukino's voice made Uesugi Genshin turn his gaze back to her, where she spoke with a gentle smile.

"I reject."

With a big question mark above his head, Uesugi Genshin didn't quite understand why she would refuse.

"What about the deputy minister?" After thinking for a moment, he decided to change to a more respectable position.

"I finally got away from there, don't dump all your work on me, you bastard."

He was uttering insults with a smile on his face, and it seemed like he wasn't being too harsh or too mild. Uesugi Genshin was even more confused. What was going on?

He gestured to the other person with his eyes, implying, "How can I go to Tokyo in peace if you're like this?"

Yukinoshita responded with his unchanging smile.

"I understand, department advisor is fine now." With a sigh, Uesugi Genshin said, "Keep an eye on the Executive Department's affairs as well. I'll have Hachiman and Hayama handle the main matters."

At the same time, he gestured with his eyes to Yukino Yukinoshita next to him, asking her to press down all the rejections from her sister.

"Ha... I'll talk to my sister." Saying it was just a formality, Yukino Yukinoshita grabbed her sister's hand and dragged her aside.

"Meow~"

Just then, the meow of the cat in Hachiman's arms made her stop in her tracks. "!!!"

Some cats have round heads and bulging eyes, resembling Zhang Fei; others are broad-minded and plump, looking like Buddha.

Kamakura was clearly the latter, as kind as an old man.

"...What is this?" Yukino Yukinoshita stared at the object in Hachiman's arms, her gaze lingering for a long time.

“This is my cat,” Hachiman said, tossing the basket around. The cat inside sat as still as a mountain.

"Ah, isn't this Kamakura!" Komachi Hikigaya ran over excitedly. She had come to welcome her brother back, but instead saw an important member of the family.

“So it’s called Kamakura,” Yukino Yukinoshita said, stunned. The name can be spelled as Snow Cave or Kamakura, and it comes from the fact that it looks a lot like the igloos in the Akita Yokote Snow Festival.

"Yukino-nee, do you perhaps like cats?" Komachi suddenly grabbed the cat with both hands, lifted it up, and showed it to Yukinoshita Yukino.

With trembling hands, Yukino Yukinoshita cautiously extended her finger and slowly approached. Kamakura licked the approaching finger affectionately.

It's completely different when you're with him. Hachiman has already gotten used to it. Sure enough, he only gets grabbed when he's hugged.

Looking at Yukino Yukinoshita's dazed expression, Uesugi Genshin was afraid that she might meow at any moment, regardless of the situation.

He coughed a few times to remind her.

"!" Seeing that she had regained her senses and then regained her composure, she said, "What an adorable cat."

Then, as if remembering something, she turned to Uesugi Genshin and said, "She's going to school in America today, could you please pick her up later?"

"Oh," he readily agreed, realizing that Shiromai-senpai had indeed started teaching.

"Then I'll invite you along, senior," Isshiki Iroha suggested from the side.

"Then I'll leave it to you," said Yukino Yukinoshita. She was also worried that he might forget the time, so it wouldn't hurt for Isshiki to remind him.

“Leave it to me.” Isshiki Iroha placed her hand on her forehead, closed one eye, and replied cutely and energetically.

Seeing Yukino Yukinoshita being pulled away by Yukino Yukinoshita, and having his sleeve tugged, Uesugi Genshin looked at Utaha, only to see her looking at Sakurajima's mother beside her.

The only two adults present were speaking to Ms. Heizuka.

"Who is she?" Kasumigaoka Utaha asked, opening her lips.

"Mai's mother," Uesugi Genki said softly, covering his mouth with his hand.

"Eh~"

Seeing Shiyu give him a mischievous look that seemed to say "You're doomed," Uesugi Genshin felt utterly exhausted.

"Then we'll take our leave." Hayama Hayato realized that Uesugi Genshin had other matters to attend to, so he decided to leave with the others first. They had just finished their morning classes and were planning to take a shower.

"I'll find you again later," Uesugi Genshin waved to Hayama.

He then asked Hayasaka Ai, who was standing next to him, "Where is Mai?"

They are the only two girls in the department, Hayasaka should know that very well.

"She's probably still at the dojo; she always gives herself extra practice sessions."

"You're very serious." Uesugi Genshin smiled with satisfaction as he closed his eyes.

Seeing that Mai's mother had finished her conversation with Hiratsuka-sensei and was walking towards them, Uesugi Genshin said to her, "Auntie, I know where Mai is. I'll show you the way."

"Okay." Her almost unchanged expression left Uesugi Genshin with no way of knowing what was going on.

He appears to be a very composed adult, and like him, he is very good at maintaining a poker face.

"This way," he said, leading the way.

Shi Yu tiptoed, gracefully twirled half a circle, turned back to smile at him, and then left.

Thank you for your understanding.

Uesugi Genshin thought to himself, "If Utaha had followed us, I don't know what I would have said."

"My name is Uesugi Genshin." Although he didn't know if the other person knew his name, he still had to introduce himself.

“I know, Yukinoshita-san told me.” Sakurajima’s mother nodded.

She must be playing games. Uesugi Genshin knew very well that the other party had no idea about him and Mai, so he could only tease her from other angles.

They speak in ambiguous terms, leaving people unsure of their true intentions.

How did you and Mai meet?

This inquiry came from the mother's side.

"I'm a friend of Toyohama Kazuka, and later I met Mai. The sisters have a very good relationship." He emphasized that it was important not to transfer any negative feelings towards Toyohama Kazuka's parents onto Toyohama Kazuka herself.

"Then you went to Kanagawa and rescued them both."

"Well, that's about it." Although it's only the second half of the story.

"I'm sorry my daughter has caused you trouble, but I'm very grateful."

"No, you're too kind. This is what I wanted to do." That was the truth.

"Yes, although she is a good-for-nothing and willful daughter, I would be very sad if she died."

The words were so plain that Uesugi Genshin couldn't grasp the meaning of sadness, but he saw Sakurajima's mother close her eyes solemnly, perhaps recalling something.

What is she doing here now?

"In my group, we went out together."

Going out meant facing the zombies head-on, and Sakurajima's mother understood.

"What are your thoughts?" This question essentially asks how he considered things, a question he had answered a long time ago.

"I think it's a good thing to have power." Especially now.

"I see." Withdrawing her gaze from him, Sakurajima's mother first looked down at the ground, then looked up at the front again.