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Chapter 559: [559] Haruno's Subtle Schemes

Chapter 559: Haruno's Subtle Schemes

"Ah..."

Hearing the soft moan from the girl, Hachiman revealed a smug smile.

However, he didn't push things further, merely maintaining the flow of "holy light" through his hands.

The waves of sensation coursing through Yumiko quickly broke down her defenses again, drawing a series of alluring murmurs from her lips.

"Mm... ah... uh... mm..."

Fortunately, the music masked the sounds, and Yumiko's voice was naturally soft, so no one around noticed.

Before long, however, the overwhelming sensations painted Yumiko's face a deep red, and her gaze began to blur.

Gradually, she closed the distance between herself and Hachiman. By the end, Yumiko was leaning entirely against him, her face unconsciously nuzzling his chest.

Seeing this, Hachiman twitched his lips in amusement.

Is she... getting into the mood?

But I was just using holy light. How could it have this effect?

No, I can't let this continue. If Yumiko can't control herself and does something inappropriate, things could get out of hand.

With this in mind, Hachiman decisively stopped channeling the holy light.

As the light faded, the sensations within Yumiko's body also dissipated. Her usual rationality returned, and she quickly realized the state she'd been in moments ago.

Embarrassment and frustration surfaced on her face. Unable to contain herself, she punched Hachiman's chest with a soft fist and muttered in a low voice:

"You jerk! What exactly were you trying to do? If someone had heard the sounds I was making just now, how could I face anyone again?"

"It's your fault for saying those things earlier," Hachiman snorted.

"As my woman, you were actually thinking about dancing with another guy. Of course, I had to punish you for that."

"Yumiko, remember this: as my woman, you're not allowed to have any overly intimate contact with other men. Otherwise, I'll punish you again—next time, even more intensely."

Hachiman's tone was firm; he had no tolerance for his partner being close to other men.

"You..."

Yumiko was stunned by his words and instinctively retorted, "W-who's your woman? Don't be so shameless!"

Though her words denied it, a hint of sweetness welled up in her heart, unbidden.

There's a saying: every "S" has a touch of "M" within them.

For someone like Yumiko, with her controlling and perfectionist tendencies, there's always a part of her that secretly yearns for someone to take charge and conquer her.

Hachiman's domineering behavior just now was the perfect match, hitting her where she was most vulnerable and receptive.

Hearing her rebuttal, Hachiman simply smiled indifferently.

He knew Yumiko's personality well—she was a classic "prideful facade" type.

In simple terms, she was thin-skinned and cared too much about saving face.

Deep down, Yumiko had already surrendered to him; otherwise, she wouldn't have let him get so close—kissing and touching her without resistance.

With that thought, Hachiman tightened his hold on the girl in his arms and spoke with a smile.

"Yumiko, you can't escape. You're my woman for the rest of your life."

Those words struck directly at her heart, causing Yumiko's tone to soften involuntarily.

"Mm… alright, I understand."

Seeing her reaction, Hachiman chuckled and placed his hand on her waist once more.

Feeling his touch, Yumiko's body trembled slightly, clearly thinking he might try something like before.

However, Hachiman wasn't that wicked this time. He simply held her waist properly and resumed dancing to the music.

...

As the music played song after song, Hachiman's dance partners kept changing one after another.

From Yui and Yumiko at the beginning, to Saeko, Kotonoha, Utaha, and Saki later on…

Hachiman had practically danced with all the girls present.

While he rotated through his dance partners, three figures stood together, watching from a distance.

It was none other than the Yukinoshita mother and daughters.

Seeing the scene in front of them, Haruno smiled and spoke cheerfully. "So, Yukino, what did I tell you? Hikigaya-kun is really popular, isn't he?"

Yukino glanced at her sister but remained silent.

On the other hand, Mrs. Yukinoshita frowned slightly.

After all, she had already set her sights on Hachiman as her prospective son-in-law. But judging by the current situation, Yukino didn't seem to have any advantage at all.

Should she let Haruno give it a try instead?

The thought crossed her mind, and Mrs. Yukinoshita's gaze shifted toward her eldest daughter.

Noticing her mother's look, Haruno felt a chill run through her heart.

She knew her mother far too well—if something benefited the Yukinoshita family, her mother would stop at nothing to achieve it.

As the designated successor of the family, Haruno might have some freedom to choose someone she genuinely liked to marry into the family.

But Yukino was a different story.

If not for Hachiman, her future would likely involve an arranged marriage with someone from another influential family to further expand the Yukinoshita family's power.

Now, with Hachiman in the picture, things had changed. His talents and abilities had already impressed Mrs. Yukinoshita, which was why she had allowed Yukino and Hachiman to interact freely.

If he were just an ordinary person, their mother would have dragged Yukino back home long ago.

Unfortunately, Yukino wasn't making any progress. She didn't seem to have any idea how to win Hachiman over.

And now, their mother had started eyeing Haruno herself.

Although Haruno was curious about Hachiman, she didn't like him in that way.

The thought of pursuing him in such a manner was something she definitely didn't want to entertain.

With this in mind, Haruno decided to put in some effort to help her little sister.

"Yukino, let me tell you something. When it comes to men, you need to take the initiative. If you keep playing hard to get, they'll lose patience eventually."

"Don't worry about it, Yukino. After all, this is a dance party. It's normal for Hikigaya-kun to dance with others."

"But since you've fallen behind, you need to step up. Right now, Hikigaya-kun doesn't have a partner, so go ask him to dance. I'm sure he won't refuse."

"If you just show a little of your charm, I'm confident Hikigaya-kun will soon be at your feet."

"..."

Hearing her sister's words, Yukino gave her a slightly exasperated look.

However, she understood deep down that her sister had a point—she couldn't afford to wait any longer.

With this thought in mind, Yukino took a step forward and began walking toward Hachiman.

Seeing her sister finally take action, Haruno let out a sigh of relief.

Looks like I won't have to step in after all.

But before she could fully relax, her mother's voice sounded in her ear.

"Haruno, if Yukino fails, you'll step in. No matter what, Hikigaya-kun must be tied to the Yukinoshita family."

Haruno's expression froze upon hearing this. After a long pause, she finally responded reluctantly.

"Yes, I understand, Mother."

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Chapter 560: [560] Mrs. Yukinoshita's Grand Investment

Chapter 560: Mrs. Yukinoshita's Grand Investment

When Yukino walked over, Hachiman had just finished a dance with Saki.

Being held so intimately around the waist by Hachiman caused a faint blush to spread across Saki's face.

So close… And Hachiman's hands are so warm. It feels so reassuring.

If only this moment could last forever...

Just as the girl was lost in her thoughts, a cool, clear voice interrupted her reverie.

"Hachiman. Kawasaki-san."

Hearing this voice, Saki panicked instinctively, blurting out:

"Yuki… Yukinoshita!"

For some reason, a hint of guilt was evident in her tone.

As Yukino approached the two of them, Saki's gaze darted about nervously, unable to meet Yukino's eyes.

I think I heard that Hachiman and Yukinoshita are secretly dating… Does this mean I…

No, no, that can't be. Isn't Yui always so close with Hachiman, too? And Yukinoshita never seems to mind.

Right, and then there's Miura. She even said something about it the other day.

So, dancing with Hachiman like this shouldn't be an issue.

That's right, I didn't do anything wrong!

...

Compared to Saki, Hachiman appeared much calmer.

Instead of showing any guilt from being caught, he smiled and greeted Yukino casually.

"Yukino, have you finished with your work over there?"

Yukino sighed inwardly at his unruffled demeanor, already accustomed to Hachiman's shamelessness.

"Yes, I just finished."

"That's great. Would you like to dance with me?"

Hearing his invitation, Hachiman smiled and released Saki's waist, turning his attention to Yukino.

Watching Hachiman invite someone else right in front of her, Saki felt a pang of bitterness in her heart.

However, she understood that her current relationship with Hachiman wasn't as close as Yukino's.

With that thought, the sensible Saki gave a polite farewell and stepped aside to give them space.

As Saki left, Yukino didn't hesitate. She extended her hand to Hachiman and said, "Come on, let's dance."

Without any hesitation, Hachiman took her delicate hand and pulled her into his arms.

Feeling the masculine warmth from Hachiman, Yukino's cheeks flushed faintly. She softly reminded him, "Behave yourself while we're dancing."

As she spoke, she gave his waist a little pinch as a warning.

Sensing her subtle gesture, Hachiman smiled wryly.

He hadn't intended to do anything untoward—just dance, plain and simple.

With that, he dutifully placed his hands on Yukino's waist, and the two began to move in rhythm with the music.

Not far away, Mrs. Yukinoshita watched the scene unfold with a satisfied smile.

After some thought, she turned to her eldest daughter and spoke again.

"Haruno, why don't you go and dance with Hikigaya-kun later as well?"

Unlike Yukino, who was still dressed in her school uniform, Haruno was dressed to impress for the occasion.

She wore a black backless evening gown, tightly fitted to her body, perfectly accentuating her graceful figure.

Her figure was undeniably alluring—full, rounded curves of her chest, a dramatically slender waist, and hips that arched gracefully.

Every part of her exuded elegance and seduction.

Hearing her mother's request, Haruno felt a pang of resignation. Yet, she eventually nodded and replied, "I understand, Mother."

Even though she was the designated heir of the family and had gradually begun taking over its business affairs, there were still moments when she couldn't defy her mother's authority.

Ignoring her eldest daughter's silent protest, Mrs. Yukinoshita continued to watch Hachiman and Yukino, who were closely embracing on the dance floor. Her gaze flickered with contemplation.

To Mrs. Yukinoshita, the interests of the family always came above everything else.

As long as the benefits were substantial, she didn't care what the cost might be.

One daughter?

Even two daughters? It didn't matter to her.

With the abilities Hachiman had displayed so far, he had fully earned the right for her to make such a decision.

Her investigations into Hachiman's current assets revealed that his holdings had already surpassed the total value of the Yukinoshita family's wealth by two to three times.

If they could secure such an enormous influx of resources, the Yukinoshita family's enterprises would undoubtedly see exponential growth.

Even setting aside the financial aspect, Hachiman's talents alone would make him a tremendous asset.

Binding him to the Yukinoshita family would surely propel them to new heights.

Truthfully, despite the Yukinoshita family's outwardly impressive reputation, they were merely a prominent local family in Chiba.

In the grand scheme of Japan's elite, the Yukinoshitas were barely middling, ranking at best in the lower-middle tier.

But with Hachiman in their fold, everything could change.

Mrs. Yukinoshita had studied Hachiman's profile over and over again.

It was almost unimaginable—a high school student who, in just over two years, had amassed wealth exceeding the Yukinoshita family's by two or even three times.

Although Hachiman was only one person and couldn't compare to a family in some aspects, this fact only underscored his terrifying talent.

For a single individual to achieve such accomplishments was far beyond what could be summarized with the word "genius."

If someone like him could be brought into the Yukinoshita family...

At this thought, Mrs. Yukinoshita's breathing quickened slightly.

She didn't harbor grand delusions of the Yukinoshita family becoming a top-tier dynasty like the Nakiri family, but with Hachiman's abilities, there was a real chance of ascending to the upper echelons of Japan's elite.

This was precisely why she valued Hachiman so highly and was determined to secure him at any cost.

Initially, she hadn't planned to involve Haruno in the matter. However, seeing how things had progressed, Mrs. Yukinoshita couldn't help but blame Yukino for her lack of progress—after all this time, she still hadn't managed to secure Hachiman.

Well, it makes sense. Men are like that—they prefer something more… substantial.

While Yukino had indeed inherited her delicate facial features, other aspects… left much to be desired.

Tsk. Thankfully, Haruno not only inherited those qualities but has even surpassed them.

It was for this reason that Mrs. Yukinoshita decided to send Haruno into the fray. She was confident that with Haruno's charm, capturing Hachiman would be a simple task.

As long as Hachiman could be brought under her control, sacrificing two daughters would be a price she was more than willing to pay.

And if two daughters weren't enough… she could always offer more.

As her gaze landed on Hachiman and Yukino, who were still dancing gracefully in the distance, Mrs. Yukinoshita's eyes gleamed with determination.

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