I will swear to protect the beauty with my life

Chapter 945 Still the Same Christmas Routine

"Damn it...damn it...how did I fall for his trick..."

The two in the air were cuddling in the hot air balloon, while Yuta on the ground was like a salted fish that had lost its dreams, slumped on the large, soft sofa in the living room of the Dekomori family, clutching his head tightly with both hands, filled with regret.

After realizing that he had been tricked by Fang Wuwei, Yuta became dejected, slumped on the sofa, and stared blankly at the ceiling, where a magnificent crystal chandelier hung.

After seeing Yuta's state, everyone else gathered around him, looking at each other and scratching their heads in bewilderment.

"I said, is such a big reaction necessary? They're both at the same age, and they've been childhood sweethearts, isn't it normal for them to date?"

"It's death! Lord Thor has always been so good to you, and you, this corrupt and stubborn fool, still want to interfere with his death every day! It's utterly unreasonable death!"

Dansuke and Dekomori were the first to express their dissatisfaction. The two of them approached Yuta from the left and right, and for once they stood on the same side, looking as if they were about to chop someone up.

"So... there's nothing wrong with them being in love and having mutual feelings for each other, right?"

"If your own love life is like that of an idiot, then don't come and taint other people's love lives, okay? It's like killing you when Master and Mistress go on a date. I shouldn't have held back with that kick; I should have just kicked you to death."

Fennel-senpai and Maki felt the same way, especially Maki, who was particularly annoyed by Yuuta's listless appearance.

Yuta looked up and found everyone surrounding him. He felt like half the sky had fallen. He opened his mouth to defend himself and explain that his complicated and conflicted feelings were not simply opposition, but he saw Maki Ikeuchi draw her sword. The cold glint on it was so sharp that it almost blinded Yuta, instantly silencing him. He could only turn his head and look for help to Rikka and Shichimiya standing next to her.

However, Shichimiya and Rikka exchanged a glance and scratched their cheeks in embarrassment...

"Well... I also think you're meddling a bit too much, Hero..."

"That's it."

In that instant, Yuta's world collapsed completely. A thousand words were stuck in his throat, but he couldn't utter a single one. Finally, he lifted himself up and slammed back onto the soft sofa with a soft murmur. In the end, all his words were uttered as a faint whisper.

"You don't understand... You're not the older brothers..."

His feelings were very complicated, and he couldn't explain them in a few words. Besides, even if he did say them... in his experience, no one else would listen.

"Tch! That line again!"

As expected, Maki immediately lost interest upon hearing this. She gently stroked the Storm Cutter, and the blade trembled slightly. The Storm Cutter spirit sprang out from within, landed in physical form, and stretched lazily.

"Haa~ It's been a while since I've been out..."

"Lanlan, let's go! Let's go play!"

Maki Ikeuchi pulled Arashiki away, and before leaving, she didn't forget to take Shichimiya with her. The three of them were the closest, and they weren't interested in watching Yuuta's emo, so they left first.

The others exchanged glances. Actually, Yuuta had told them all that he wasn't against the two being together, but the issue of a brother becoming a brother-in-law was something he couldn't quite handle on the spot...

Others might just be watching for fun, but for him, caught in the middle, the fear is that he'll end up pleasing neither side. This dilemma is something that only Yuta, who is in that position, can truly understand.

"Okay... but seriously, don't meddle too much. If Dongfang gets angry and beats you up, we won't be able to help you."

"It's death! Making Thor tear up the ticket he worked so hard to get is already too much, death!"

In this regard, Dansheng Valley and Dekomori were unusually united in their hatred, pointing their fingers at Yuta and cursing him a couple of times, but then they couldn't be bothered with him anymore and took Huixiang-senpai to find something to eat.

They hadn't eaten before they came, because they heard that the Tokumori family had prepared dinner for them, and they had saved their stomachs for a good meal.

In the blink of an eye, the lively living room quieted down, leaving only Yuta and Rikka still standing there. She just watched the backs of the others as they walked away, then looked at the dejected Yuta, lost in thought. Only when it was so quiet that you could hear your own breathing did Rikka slowly walk over to Yuta and plop down on the sofa.

"what happened?"

Yuta noticed her approaching, forced himself to stay awake, turned his head to look at her, and slowly sat up.

Rikka didn't say anything, a slight blush rose to her face, and she tilted her head to rest on Yuuta's shoulder.

Rather than partying with everyone, Rikka actually prefers to be alone with Yuuta, to spend some quality time together and enjoy a moment of peace, even if it's just for a short while...

Yuta instantly understood Rikka's feelings. At that moment, he also understood what Rikka wanted. A blush appeared on his face, and he slowly reached out, put his arm around her shoulder, tilted his head, and snuggled up to her.

"Let's sneak out later and find a place to have some fun."

"Um......"

"Well, you're always criticizing your master for going on dates. That's just how you are."

Before Yuta could process what was happening, Maki Ikeuchi's voice rang out from nearby, startling the two of them instantly. They separated as if springs had been inserted into them, turning their heads with flushed faces, only to find that their companions, who should have gone far away, had all returned, with Maki Ikeuchi leading the way, now squatting in a corner.

Even worse, Maki Ikeuchi was holding a video camera, its flashing red light ruthlessly declaring that the heartwarming scene had been recorded in its entirety.

A moment later, Maki Ikeuchi put down the video camera, revealing her somewhat disgusted face, while the others behind her, including Nibuya, wore expressions of excitement.

"You...you...you!"

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Meanwhile, in an elegant Western restaurant, Fang Wuwei and Zhang Ye were completely unaware of Yongtai's ordeal, simply enjoying their meal and chatting in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

Fang Wuwei originally planned to take Zhang Ye to the rooftop restaurant for a meal. After all, in this era, such a gimmicky dining experience was indeed very rare, uncommon, and expensive. However, he changed his mind as soon as they arrived at the restaurant.

The rooftop restaurant is actually a crane that suspends a platform, securing people to their seats to eat. It's quite memorable, but while it's fine in the summer, it's not really suitable for this chilly winter night...

So the two of them discussed it and decided to eat at a nearby Western restaurant. There was nothing to complain about; for them, as long as they could be together, where they went and what they ate wasn't that important. Fortunately, there wasn't much of a queue...

When Fang Wuwei arrived, the place was packed with people, with dozens of tables lined up. But for some reason, the people in front of them gave up waiting in line for various reasons, and it was their turn in less than five minutes. They even got a very nice spot in the middle of the room.

"How about it?"

"Mmm! Delicious!"

Zhang Ye smiled as she enjoyed the delicious food in front of her. The soft lighting, the soothing piano background music, the exquisite dishes, and the person sitting opposite her... everything made her feel comfortable and happy.

"But let's hurry back, otherwise my brother might go crazy again..."

"Huh, are you being crazy...? Even you're starting to dislike Yuuta now~"

"No, I didn't..."

Zhang Ye blushed slightly and tried to explain in a low voice, but the helplessness in her tone still betrayed her.

"Let's go back after we finish eating. That's right, if we go too late, the party might be over."

The restaurant was decorated with extra care to match the Christmas atmosphere, with Christmas wreaths and colorful lights everywhere. The air was filled with the faint scent of cinnamon and pine, and Christmas carols played on a loop added a touch of festive warmth and joy to the dining experience. However, no one paid much attention to this, as everyone was focused on what was in front of them.

Including the chefs in the kitchen.

Seemingly to celebrate Christmas, the restaurant temporarily set up a simple but still beautiful open kitchen, adding a bit of fun for diners. And it must be said, diners can watch their dishes go from preparation to completion, which is indeed quite interesting.

Fang Wuwei smiled and poured a glass of juice for Zhang Ye across from him. Then he turned around and looked at the open kitchen in the center of the restaurant. A figure was busy inside, with a straight posture and precise and rhythmic movements. Even from a distance, he could feel her focus on cooking. It was Takanashi Touka.

As the head chef of this upscale restaurant, Shihua was focused on handling the dinner rush orders and was completely unaware that Fang Wuwei was there, even though they were less than ten meters apart.

"What are you looking at?"

Zhang Ye also noticed that Fang Wuwei's gaze seemed to be lingering in a certain direction, and curiously followed his gaze. Fang Wuwei then pointed it out to her.

"Look, there, Sister Shihua is in the kitchen."

"Hey! It really is here~ How did it get here?"

"Hmm...this seems to be the restaurant where Tohka works. I've never been here before. It's a good coincidence that I'm here now. If I'm in a hurry later...no, I definitely won't be able to get off work this early. What a pity..."