He tried to save the fallen girls, but they came after him instead.

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Once the footsteps outside had stopped, Xing Gongxi could no longer contain her excitement. She climbed out of bed, opened the cabinet, and rummaged through it to find her pocket watch.

Hoshimiya Shio stroked the watch face, examining it closely. Yes, this was it. This was the pocket watch that Shirakawa had used to hypnotize himself in the sports warehouse yesterday.

"Great!" Hoshiguchi Shio was overjoyed. She had endured hardship and searched with Maki for a whole day, and finally obtained this magical artifact.

It’s not a waste of time to break through the iron shoes.

But is it really that easy?

“Um, President, this isn’t right, is it? Stealing… taking Shirakawa’s things without permission…” Maki felt that doing this was wrong.

Hmph! Isn't Maki the perfect test subject? Let me test the power of this pocket watch!

Hoshimiya Shio imitated Shirakawa, waving her pocket watch in front of Maki.

"Forget what just happened, forget everything. I never existed in front of you," Hoshiguchi Shio murmured.

What's going on? Maki was completely confused. Why was the student council president suddenly getting into hypnosis?

These are all scenes that appear in variety shows!

So should we go along with her "hypnosis"?

Maki didn't realize what was happening, but Hoshimiya Shio thought that her hypnosis had been successful.

This is amazing! I have a magical artifact in my hand that can make almost anyone obey my commands! A super artifact that can change the world.

I thought it would take several days to get it, but it was so easy.

Overjoyed, she completely ignored Maki beside her, rushed out the door, and went to Shirakawa's bedroom.

Shirakawa was doing push-ups there, sweating profusely.

However, Xing Gongxi broke down the door and entered.

Yayoi, and this silver-haired girl, are they all so impatient after they've succeeded?

People always reveal their flaws when they are about to succeed.

This principle was proven twice in just one day.

As Hoshimiya Shio shook the pocket watch in her hand, Shirakawa immediately pretended to be hypnotized.

“I’ve never appeared before you, and this pocket watch doesn’t even exist in your memory,” Hoshimiya Shio muttered.

Shirakawa was also taken aback, pretending to be confused, and repeatedly repeated what she said.

All right.

Xing Gongxi put away her pocket watch. This place and the people here no longer had any use to her.

He could now return to his mansion and expand his business empire.

As Hoshino left, she caught a glimpse of the sword jade on the table as she passed through the living room.

That's just a toy for little kids.

However, Xing Gongxi stopped in her tracks as if possessed and picked up the sword jade.

The worn-out toys seemed to hold the memories of that short day.

Shirakawa and Kana coaxed the still-infant to sleep, fed her porridge, and played with her like a dog...

This was a warmth she had never experienced in her life, growing up in the Hoshimiya family mansion.

The old butler who raised her was also on Hoshimiya Rie's orders to be strict with himself and educate himself.

Or they are those despicable people who are willing to be dogs at one's feet for money and status.

...

Take it home; after all, it was a gift from them to play with.

Xing Gongxi, with the worn-out sword dagger tucked under her arm, pushed open the door and took out her phone to call the butler.

"I've finished my business. Hurry up and drive to XX Residential Area to pick me up." Hoshimiya Shio hurried towards the elevator and bumped into Mitsu Kana, who had just come out.

Midori Kana watched as the now-normal "Shirakawa-chan" walked outside with a frown, and a sense of doubt arose in her heart.

Xing Gongxi was about to raise the pocket watch to hypnotize her.

Forget it, she's just a brainless, gentle woman; there's no need for that...

Every time I'm with her, I can feel that long-lost maternal love, and the goji berry and lotus seed porridge tastes so good too.

No, don't let these foolish sentiments cloud your judgment.

The head of the Hoshigami family has no need for such useless emotions.

Hurry home and use this pocket watch to make the Xinggong family bigger and stronger. This is the responsibility of the head of the Xinggong family.

Hoshimiya Shio hurriedly fled from Kana's side.

Midori Kana was unaware of what was happening; she simply wanted to talk to Shirakawa.

Just then, Shirakawa peeked out from the doorway, secretly watching the silver-haired girl until she got on the elevator and left his sight.

Phew~~ We finally got rid of that old hag.

Shirakawa felt a great weight lifted off his shoulders.

"Shirakawa-kun?"

"Auntie, what's wrong?"

Aunt Mido glanced at the silver-haired girl to make sure she was gone, then closed her door and walked to Shirakawa's side.

"Has your 'little sister' returned to normal?"

"Ah...yes, that's right."

"Actually, Auntie, I've felt something was off about her for a while now, especially since today..."

As a mother who raised two girls, Aunt Mido could naturally sense how babies expressed their joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness. In Mido Kana's eyes, the silver-haired girl's performance today was full of flaws.

“I know, Aunt Meidu, don’t worry, I know about her situation.”

"I see. You know what I'm talking about, so I won't say anything more. By the way, I came to see you not only because of your sister, but also because of Sakura."

Maki was walking towards the door, just about to greet the two people in the hallway, when she suddenly heard something about Sakura. She turned around abruptly and hid behind the door to eavesdrop.

Upon recalling Sakura, Shirakawa quickly bowed to Aunt Mido: "I'm sorry, Aunt Mido, it was my fault today, I upset your daughter."

"Did you not have a good time with Sakura today?"

What? Sakura, she went out with Shirakawa today. How many people were there? Did they go out alone?

Maki hid behind the door, wanting to ask countless questions, but she held back.

"Ah, no, we had a lot of fun, Aunt Mido, it's just... um... I don't think we've reached the point of being in a relationship yet. After all, we haven't known each other for very long, so I haven't said yes yet." Shirakawa was quite cryptic in front of Sakura's mother.

Maki listened at the door, and for some reason, her tense heart relaxed a lot.

So Sakura got rejected.

She really is my destined one!

Maki felt both sad and happy. She was happy that Shirakawa hadn't accepted Sakura's confession, but sad that her sister had lost her love.

Joy > Sorrow.

Of course, this doesn't mean Sakura was hurt; it didn't cross Maki's line about protecting her sister. Love is about how two people feel together and how compatible they are physically. (From a certain erotic novel)

"Oh dear, I'm getting old, and I don't know much about young people's love lives. I'll take good care of Sakura and offer her comfort. Aren't you worried...? You can..."

It will be difficult for Sakura and Shirakawa to eat at the same table from now on. After being rejected, the atmosphere will definitely be very awkward.

"Hmm~~ I'll just cook for myself at home from now on. Thank you for taking care of me during this time." Shirakawa bowed deeply again.

"Not at all, we're neighbors. As an elder, it's only right that I take care of the younger generation." Midori Kana was a little embarrassed by Shirakawa's words.

The thought of not being able to eat at the same table with her family in the future made Mitsu Kana feel a little disappointed.

"It's getting late, you should get some rest," Kana said, trying to hide her true feelings. "Also, call Maki..."

"Ha~~" Maki yawned as she walked out of Shirakawa's house. "Mom, go to sleep."

"Well then, Shirakawa-kun, see you tomorrow?"

"See you tomorrow."

Maki and Kana go home.

Shirakawa also closed the door, creating a sense of desolation as if the place were empty.

Actually, the house was quite lively when the silver-haired girl was around, but now she's all alone again...

Shirakawa went to the balcony and took down the quilt that Aunt Mito had washed and dried all day, as well as the silver-haired girl's school uniform and Jackie's clothes.

Send a message to Jackie.

Shirakawa: Jackie, don't forget to take my school uniform.

Jackie: Okay, okay. What about my clothes? Have you washed them yet?