Chapter 109: The Sharp Confrontation Between the Qingling Sisters

Wednesday, November 12th. The weather was clear, though the autumn breeze carried a lingering chill.

The cold wind, blowing from some unknown direction, seemed to herald the arrival of winter. It was a detestable season—at least, Haruhi Haruno certainly didn't like it. The girls had all bundled up their beautiful calves, losing that stunning scenery of spring and summer.

With nothing left to admire outside the window, he turned his gaze back. The homeroom teacher was droning on about something, but when Haruno glanced toward the classroom door, he was instantly jolted awake.

A silver-haired girl stood in the doorway. Her shoulder-length hair hung loose, and her bespoke, high-end school uniform hugged her body perfectly. Her delicate, lovely face was like a flawless porcelain doll. Unfortunately, while everything above the neck was world-class, the upper body left something to be desired. One could only wonder if there was still room for growth; after all, everything is possible during puberty.

Everyone noticed. The silver-haired beauty walked toward the podium, leaving a faint, lingering fragrance in her wake.

"Due to her excellent academic performance and passing the entrance exam with a perfect score, student Kiyono has been specially promoted to the high school division. From now on, you are all classmates. Please be sure to take good care of Yukino Kiyono, who is younger than the rest of you."

As the teacher finished, a wave of commotion erupted in the classroom.

Yukino Kiyono stood on the podium, using her slender fingers to tuck a stray lock of hair behind her ear. She looked up, flashing a charming smile. "Hello everyone, my name is Yukino Kiyono. Please look after me from now on!" Her melodic voice echoed in everyone's ears, showcasing her poise, upbringing, and etiquette.

Her sweet, gentle smile, combined with her stunning appearance, struck straight at the hearts of all the boys, prompting audible gasps of awe.

"Tch!" Only one beautiful girl made a sound of utter annoyance.

Someone nearby looked over, wanting to see who had the audacity to make such a rude sound at such a gentle girl. But after one glance, they immediately looked away, shivering as they snapped back to reality.

It wasn't just that boy; as soon as they heard the new student’s surname was Kiyono, everyone instinctively turned to look at the other "young lady." Miron Kiyono sat in her chair, her pretty face expressionless. The young lady was in an extremely foul mood.

Haruno Haruno sat up straight, surprised. He hadn't expected the new transfer student to be Yukino Kiyono. What was she doing here? In his memory, wasn't this girl only in her second year of middle school? Why were top students so willful?

The Kiyono sisters, plus Yuriko Ogata... just thinking about the days ahead gave Haruno a headache. He glanced down at his phone; the photo album on his screen was locked behind a private password. He could only hope this girl wouldn't cause any trouble.

The period passed quickly. Perhaps because of the new beauty in class, the boys had been acting particularly eager during the lesson, making the literature teacher feel as though his career had enjoyed a second spring.

After school, Haruno was packing his things. Yoji Hiraike and Kazunaka Ichinaka greeted him before heading out. Ever since he and Miron Kiyono had gone public, there was no longer a need to hide their private lunch times together.

Yukino Kiyono, who had been seated in the front row by the teacher, was being invited by two other girls. Could she really make friends after just one class? Truly, obedient children get the candy; it was no wonder the short-tempered Miron-san had lost out to her younger sister.

Haruno shook his head and finished packing. The young lady was likely in a sour mood today, so he prepared to ask her what she wanted to eat. But just then, after declining the two girls' invitations, Yukino stood up and walked toward the back.

Her slender, long legs moved with a light, graceful agility, like a miracle of the Creator. He had to admit, aside from her upper body, this second sister of the Kiyono family was world-class in every other aspect.

"What a pity," Haruno thought. She was completely flat as she walked, and her white blouse clung tightly to her, impoverished and meager. She was nothing like her sister in that regard.

Walking toward him, Yukino suddenly felt offended. Her pretty brows furrowed as she caught the gaze of the person she least wanted to see: Haruno Haruno! She altered her path, which should have led to her sister, and headed straight for that detestable guy instead.

Miron Kiyono sat at her desk, casting a faint, cold glance at her sister, but she didn't say a word. Was Yukino coming to find her? So what? What could she say? It would just be the same declaration of war as before; her ears were already tired of hearing it.

It was just like in ancient times when countries went to war to seize territory and resources; the strong would always send a formal challenge to the weak. It meant, "I've set my eyes on that land; be smart and hand it over, or I'll beat you!" This dynamic was perfectly reflected between the Kiyono sisters. However, Miron, with her straightforward and brash style, was naturally no match for her younger sister.

Yet, Yukino bypassed Miron and kept walking toward the back, leaving a breeze in her wake.

Though surprised, Miron didn't pay it any mind. After her "baptism" by Haruno, she felt as if she had been elevated; all the past trivialities and things she had once vied for now seemed ridiculous. All she needed was for that jerk Haruno to be by her side! Everything else was irrelevant.

She yawned and closed her book, wondering what that jerk was doing and why he hadn't come over to ask what she wanted for lunch. Just as she turned around, she saw a scene that made her blood boil.

Yukino walked up to Haruno's desk and flashed a deceptive smile. "Haruno-kun, could I have lunch with you?"

That single sentence made Miron feel as if her home had been raided; her entire world seemed to collapse. Haruno, who had been sitting in his seat ready to watch the drama, froze. Then, he saw Miron storming over.

"I wonder, little sister, what you want with my boyfriend?" Miron walked up, grabbed Haruno’s arm, and flashed a seemingly friendly smile.

"Oh? Sister still seems quite overbearing, doesn't she?" Yukino crossed her arms over her chest and said understandingly, "We're only just boyfriend and girlfriend, and you're already like this? What will happen in the future! Besides, I only wanted to invite Haruno-kun for a friendly meal."

Haruno could practically smell the faint scent of "green tea" in the air. It was thick. *Hiss!* The last time they met, this second sister hadn't been like this. In truth, she was only doing this to annoy Miron.

"You!" Miron’s temper flared. "You don't need to worry about how Haruno and I get along!"

"What's wrong, dear sister, who is usually so confident?" Yukino said with a smile. "Are you that afraid I'll steal Haruno-kun away?"

"Afraid?" Miron calmed down and scoffed. "So, my sister, who is usually so well-behaved, intends to seduce someone else's boyfriend—her own sister's, at that."

The counterattack was sharp, and Haruno couldn't help but admire it inwardly.

"What do you mean by seduce? Sister, don't pin false labels on me." Yukino looked at Miron without backing down. "I just want to treat Haruno-kun to a meal. Surely you're not that petty, right?"

"Or is it that you really have no confidence in yourself?"

Miron didn't speak; she glanced at Haruno, who was standing beside her watching the show. *This jerk... he really does seem to like legs, doesn't he!*

Yukino turned her gaze to him as well. "How about it, Haruno-kun? Can we have lunch together?"

Noticing the two beauties, Haruno had to step in. He coughed twice. "Lunch is probably a bad idea. I have a quirk: I can't eat with people who are too small."

"Too small?" Age? Or something else...

"Pfft!" Miron, standing to the side, instantly understood. She couldn't hold it back—or perhaps she didn't want to—and burst out laughing.

"Yeah, if they're too small, it ruins my appetite," Haruno said, looking her over carefully before repeating it with conviction.

"Hahahaha!" Miron couldn't control herself anymore. She didn't even bother to mind that Haruno had been brazenly looking at the girl's chest just moments ago. She proudly straightened her back, the buttons of her blouse straining, and said, "Hear that? My boyfriend said he doesn't like eating with children."

Yukino’s cultivated composure shattered at Haruno’s words. Her face flushed, and she bit her lip, saying, "I'm still young; I'll grow up eventually. As for you, dear sister, you'd better cherish your time now!"

With that, Yukino turned and left.

"This has nothing to do with age! I haven't changed since I was your size, so don't hold your breath!" Miron couldn't help but twist the knife as her sister left. "Little sister."

"That is none of your concern, dear sister!" Yukino walked out of the classroom without looking back.

The classroom fell silent, leaving only Miron and Haruno.

"Miron-san's counterattack was truly sharp!" Haruno quickly buttered her up.

"Hmph! I haven't settled the score with you yet!" Miron poked two of her slender fingers into the soft flesh of his waist. "You were having a lot of fun watching, weren't you!"

"Ouch, that hurts!" Haruno dodged. "I was just helping you find that girl's weakness! I'm a hero who has rendered a great service; you can't just discard me like a tool!"

"Hmph!" Miron snorted, but her mood had clearly improved, and she didn't pursue it further.

"By the way, was Miron-san really afraid I'd be stolen away?" Haruno leaned in with a grin.

"Do you want to die?" Miron rolled her eyes at him.

"My life has only just begun! I can't die yet. At the very least, I need Miron-san to give me a chubby kid first."

"As if I'd have your children!" Miron’s face turned bright red.

Teasing the tsundere young lady was Haruno’s favorite pastime.

"Tell me, have you really been thinking about something dirty?" Miron said calmly. "Like, having both sisters at once..."

Hearing this, Haruno quickly cried foul. How could she think he was that kind of person!

"Miron-san, I can't believe that after all this time, you'd think that of someone as upright, honest, and decent as me."

"Upright, honest, decent? How come I don't see those three adjectives in you?" Miron said mercilessly.

"How could you say that! For us pure-hearted boys from the countryside, those are the labels that follow us everywhere!" Haruno said with a thick skin.

"I hope so," Miron said with a smile.

*Still, the idea of having both sisters...* Haruno felt a thrill at the thought of the two young ladies in bed. The elder with her proud figure, the younger with her petite, youthful charm... the two of them embracing was truly...

He shook his head. *Haruno Haruno! You are the embodiment of justice; how can you have such thoughts!*

He criticized himself inwardly and hurried to catch up with Miron. *I'll worry about that another time.*

The afternoon sun was bright, shining down on everyone and chasing away the chill, making the day feel warm. During the lunch break, the classroom was no longer just a dating spot for Miron and Haruno. With exams approaching, many returned to study after eating. In a school with a 99% advancement rate, everyone took their rankings very seriously.

Of course, that excluded members of various clubs who had already qualified for the national winter tournaments. They only needed to ensure their grades were passing so as not to interfere with their competitions. Under this influence, Haruno brought Miron into the ranks of those studying for exams.

Miron bossily occupied Haruno's seat, forcing him to sit in the chair of the student in front of him. Fortunately, that guy wasn't exactly a scholar; he was probably hiding somewhere in the school playing video games right now.