The Three Major Illusions in Life!
He likes me, this illusion, based on the most ordinary and yet the most powerful and lethal dominance on the top of the list!
Yes, Nino is currently experiencing this illusion!
No matter how Hakuto acts toward her, every attitude and behavior is sending one message: Hakuto likes her!
But there is also this saying: What is clearly your way of socializing, yet you take it as love!
Nino thought deeply. Hakuto seems to be equally friendly toward all five sisters, without exception!
And there's that saying: The standard is for people you don't like.
This saying is deeply etched in Nino's heart, so at this moment, she has completely forgotten the agreement she made with her sisters. She only wants to confirm one thing!
A matter that has troubled her for almost half a year...
The "I love you" from the doll in Nino's hand, she's heard it so many times!
She doesn't want to hear a mechanical voice anymore; she wants to hear a real person speak!
The love runaway locomotive is about to set off again! And this time, it's the unstoppable kind!!
Either it will drive straight to its destination, or it will crash headfirst into the wall and die! There is no other option!!
Thus, under the gaze of everyone, Nino asks the question that has troubled her for a long time.
"Shiratori... Do you... like me?"
Σ(ﾟдﾟlll)??!!
Not sisters?! What are you asking?!
At that moment, Yotsuba, whose mouth was covered by Nino, was completely stunned. She never expected her sister would ask such a question!
Miku was the same. She didn't expect the chance she earned by being cute and playful would be snatched by the enemy!
Only Itsuki and Ichika sighed helplessly. After seeing Nino's desperate look, they knew what would happen next.
"Runaway... locomotive..." they muttered to themselves.
"Nino! What are you asking?!" Yotsuba was in complete shock! She couldn't believe her sister would betray her like this!
"Nino...!"
"This is the right question to ask, after all, I have to ask Shiratori-sensei if he likes me, right!" Betrayed, Yotsuba could no longer care about anything else.
She originally wanted to avoid conflict out of sisterhood, but her sister started the fight first!
Ichika teases me! Nino also wants to join in! Then let's fight!!!
What if the situation is unfavorable for us?! Then let's fight!!!
Yotsuba doesn't fight for competition! But others are forcing her!
At this moment, Hakuto, the protagonist, furrowed his brows.
He more or less had a premonition. He knew Nino would ask this question once she got the chance, but he never expected Nino would ask it even without the opportunity!
What is this? Creating an opportunity when there is none?!
This was definitely not part of Hakuto's plan. But who is he? How could something like this throw him off balance?
Since he had already anticipated this development, he would surely have a way to handle it!
At this moment, everyone, except Nino, cast various looks at Hakuto.
Some were confused, some were scared, some were relieved, and even some felt a slight sense of liberation.
Even Miku, who was beside Hakuto, tugged at his pants leg again, shaking her head slightly.
"Shiratori... don't answer..."
Even someone as indifferent as Miku knew that no matter what Hakuto said now, it wouldn't be good for anyone.
No matter how he answers, there would be a few more people feeling heartbroken!
Miku really feared that Hakuto would say the word "like"...
"Sorry, Miku..." Hakuto gently tapped Miku's forehead again, a look of apology on his face.
Miku looked at Hakuto's apologetic expression, feeling at a loss for words...
The reason Hakuto had prepared 20 questions was precisely to wait for Nino or someone else to ask this question.
However, since Nino asked the question early, it would save him a lot of trouble.
After all, the five sisters are still sisters, and Hakuto is just an outsider.
So Hakuto wouldn't beat around the bush! What he excels at is speaking directly!
Hakuto looked at Nino, who was waiting for an answer, smiled, and said,
"Nino must have already thought of the consequences of asking this question."
"No..." Nino shook her head, "I'm not the type to hesitate..."
"Right..." Miku tugged at Hakuto's pants again, but this time, he didn't respond.
"Nino wants to hear what answer I'll give, based on honesty."
"Obviously, the answer is yes, I like you!"
"Then... I'll go along with your feelings." Hakuto took a deep breath, "Yes, if we're being strictly honest, I do like you, Nino..."
Upon hearing Hakuto's words, Nino's expression, which had been filled with expectation, instantly froze, replaced by one of confusion and helplessness.
Miku froze in her actions, not knowing how to face the situation before her.
What is this?
Her own sister stole the person she liked...
Miku felt a heaviness in her chest upon hearing Hakuto say "like."
"Wait, wait, wait!" Yotsuba, not caring about anything else, immediately pulled Nino away and hugged Hakuto first.
"Shiratori-sensei! I was the one who answered correctly, not Nino, so what Nino asked just now doesn't count, okay? I'll ask again..."
Yotsuba's idea was simple. As long as Hakuto agreed that Nino's question didn't count, everything that happened just now would be as if it never happened!
The "like" Hakuto said wouldn't count either!
Nino furrowed her brow. She wanted to stop Yotsuba, but she was blocked by Ichika and Itsuki.
"Nino, just watch."
"Why?"
Itsuki sighed, "Although I understand how you feel, Nino... don't you think you're going a bit too far?"
At this moment, Itsuki was a bit angry, not because of Nino's betrayal, but because of Hakuto's "like."
To be honest, even Itsuki herself found it hard to explain her feelings for Hakuto...
Like? It should be... after all, he's a talented, handsome guy who cooks well, and Itsuki had no reason not to like him.
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