Chapter 144 - 144: Haruno’s Thoughts

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After lunch, Haru continued accompanying Haruno as they strolled through the city. They passed a shopping mall, and he noticed her glancing inside several times. Thinking she might want to go in again, he said, "No way, Haruno-san, you wanna shop again?" If she planned to spend another hour browsing, he might as well head to the nearby arcade and wait. "What's with that face?" Haruno chuckled at his tone, her white teeth flashing. "Relax. I'm done shopping. I still need to take you to my University later" Then she added, "I just remembered something my mom said. Not long ago, someone tried to rob the gold store in there." "Oh right, I saw that on the news too. Didn't they already catch the guy?" "Yeah, they did. I was just taking a look." While they chatted, Haru couldn't help noticing Haruno's lips—they looked glossier and more vibrant than before. He quickly realized she must've reapplied her makeup when she went to the restroom after lunch. Not surprising. Haruno was always put-together, meticulous about her image. Out of everyone he knew, she probably cared the most about appearances. But once that thought crossed his mind, he remembered the lipstick mark that had been on his neck days ago. He had been paying close attention lately, and Utaha hadn't shown a hint of suspicion. Whether chatting in the clubroom or talking outside school, she acted completely normal. That alone was impressive. Her acting and mental resilience had seriously leveled up. No slip-ups even after all this time. After a while, Haruno tugged him into a car, and they actually did head to University. It wasn't class time yet, but Haruno still gave him a little campus tour, occasionally waving or responding to greetings from students passing by. "Boyfriend? Oh no, he's my little sister's boyfriend." "Handsome? Of course he is. My sister's got great taste—learned from the best: me." Haruno handled the gossip and nosy questions like a seasoned actress. Haru simply played along. When they reached a classroom, it was already half full. At the front stood a gray-haired male teacher giving a lecture. Must be a popular one if he could draw this many students during break. Haru followed Haruno to the back row and sat down. After listening for a moment, he realized the teacher was lecturing in French. Totally above his level. Haruno clearly knew that too. She leaned in and began whispering explanations into his ear. Her scent instantly surrounded him—shampoo, perfume, a mix of sweet and soft that tangled around his senses like a spiderweb. And ever since his physical condition had improved, his senses were sharper. That delicate fragrance felt more intense now. He had to clear his head just to focus on what she was saying. Of course, the teacher noticed. Switching languages with a sly smile, he said, "I've got no problem with students bringing their boyfriends to class—but maybe keep your voices down a bit, yeah?" The room erupted in soft laughter. Haru straightened up like nothing had happened. Haruno smiled and nodded politely. "Got it, sir." She didn't bother explaining he was actually her sister's boyfriend. Wrong time, wrong place. Trying to explain now would just come off as suspicious and defensive. She wasn't a fan of that. Haru could tell the students' gazes shifted to him after that. More curiosity, more attention. With someone like Haruno, it wasn't surprising she'd have admirers all over campus. Within ten seconds, Haru was sure at least three jealous stares were burning holes in his face. She's totally using me as a shield, huh. But he didn't mind. It wasn't a big deal. With Haruno helping interpret, he eventually realized the lecture was on Pride and Prejudice, delivered entirely in French. A while later, the teacher scanned the room with a warm gaze that stopped right on Haruno and Haru. "Miss Yukinoshita, would your boyfriend mind reading a passage for us?" All eyes locked onto them. Before Haruno could respond, Haru stood up with a sigh. "Sorry, I don't speak French." The teacher was kind. "No problem. Just read it in any language you're comfortable with." Haruno's eyes lit up. She gently tapped Haru's hand and mouthed the words: Spanish. She knew he'd studied it with Yukino. That look on your face—are you just here to stir things up? He had a hunch she just wanted to watch the show. As for whether it was to see him shine onstage? …He wasn't so sure. "How about I write it out instead?" He didn't like reading aloud in front of crowds. The teacher nodded, still smiling. Haru didn't borrow a book from anyone. Instead, he gave Haruno a look that said: Happy now? Her smile bloomed like a flower. Under a room full of curious gazes, Haru walked to the blackboard and picked up a piece of chalk. His calm, direct manner of doing things made even the teacher pause. Everyone looked at the board, blinking. "That's Spanish," Haruno said, her grin sly like a fox that'd just raided the henhouse. Her eyes sparkled with pride. "I'll help with the translation." "I'd appreciate that," the teacher replied with surprise. Haru had acted so fast that even he hadn't seen it coming. What's more, the teacher didn't actually know Spanish himself. While Haru kept writing on the board, Haruno began translating:"Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being vain. Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves, vanity to what we would have others think of us." Listening to her smooth, clear voice, Haru kept writing—but his mind was spinning. So I was wrong? Haruno was genuinely helping him stand out? But why? He paused for a moment, started a new line, and wrote: "It is not others who deceive us—it is often our own vanity. Women always assume that when a man compliments them… there must be something more behind it." Haruno's voice faltered for just a second during the translation. Haru didn't miss it. Yup. She does want me in the spotlight. Now what kind of game are you playing, Haruno-san? After finishing the lines that had left a lasting mark on his memory, Haru set the chalk down. He gave a small nod to the stunned teacher, then quietly returned to his seat. The way people looked at him had clearly changed. The gazes that once burned with jealousy were now laced with something else—complicated, uncertain emotions. Haru didn't pay them any attention. Instead, he casually glanced at Haruno—and froze. She was resting her face in her hands, gazing at him with a radiant smile. A smile that bloomed like fireworks. Her eyes practically sparkled like melted sugar. He immediately grew suspicious. She was definitely plotting something again. Best to play it safe—stay still and let the chaos pass. The two of them only stayed for a single class. Just to be cautious—and to stop Haruno from dragging him into any more trouble—he suggested they leave early. "I'm coming with you," she said without hesitation. "You're skipping the rest of your classes?" "They're not that important anyway." That one line shut down every counterargument Haru had prepared. They walked along the sidewalk outside the school. Haruno watched the stream of pedestrians pass by, seemingly unaware of Haru's sideways glance full of suspicion. Then, as if speaking to the wind, she murmured,"You know, I've always wondered—Yukino tries so hard to catch up to you. So what does she feel when you outshine her right in front of her?" He gave her a blank look. "Seriously? That's what this is about?" "Isn't that reason enough?" She turned toward him, and the breeze caught her short hair, tossing the thin bangs across her forehead and sending strands fluttering around her cheeks. With the gentle wind and the subtle smile blooming on her lips, there was something inexplicably beautiful about her in that moment. Haru couldn't help but think—right now, Haruno really looked like a girl. But beneath that charming smile... what was she really thinking?

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Reincarnation: Yukino Yukinoshita Is My Childhood Sweetheart
Reincarnation: Yukino Yukinoshita Is My Childhood Sweetheart Author:Ranabir_20
Chapter 1 - 1: Friendly Terms on Day One Sep 25th, 2025
Chapter 2 - 2: Yukino's Defeat Sep 25th, 2025
Chapter 3 - 3: I Want to See You Become a Cat Girl Sep 25th, 2025
Chapter 4 - 4: You Started It First Sep 26th, 2025
Chapter 5 - 5: Accidentally Flirting with Someone Sep 26th, 2025
Chapter 6 - 6: The Clear Gaze of Yui Yuigahama Sep 26th, 2025
Chapter 7 - 7: Listening and Learning Sep 26th, 2025
Chapter 8 - 8: Yukino – A Formidable Opponent! Sep 26th, 2025
Chapter 9 - 9: My Turn, My Turn! Sep 26th, 2025
Chapter 10 - 10: The Aura of the True Queen Sep 26th, 2025
Chapter 11 - 11: This Smile Is a Crime Sep 26th, 2025
Chapter 12 - 12: Yukino's basic Attack Sep 26th, 2025
Chapter 13 - 13: Yukino: She is simply superhuman! Sep 26th, 2025
Chapter 14 - 14: Kasumigaoka Appears! Sep 26th, 2025
Chapter 15 - 15: The High-Quality XP Package: Kasumigaoka Utaha Sep 26th, 2025
Chapter 16 - 16: Is she flirting with me? Sep 26th, 2025
Chapter 17 - 17: Sep 26th, 2025
Chapter 18 - 18: Young people should get plenty of sleep Sep 26th, 2025
Chapter 19 - 19: Megumi Kato’s Tilted Head Charm Sep 26th, 2025
Chapter 20 - 20: Guaranteed Victory Sep 26th, 2025
Chapter 21 - 21: Yukino's Sword Slash Sep 26th, 2025
Chapter 22 - 22: Jumping Genius Sep 26th, 2025
Chapter 23 - 23: Small and Cute Sep 26th, 2025
Chapter 24 - 24: Aoyama Nanami: University! Sep 28th, 2025
Chapter 25 - 25: You’re panicking Sep 28th, 2025
Chapter 26 - 26: This kid is really stubborn Sep 28th, 2025
Chapter 27 - 27: Can We Reconcile? Sep 28th, 2025
Chapter 28 - 28: That Year Sep 28th, 2025
Chapter 29 - 29: She Flirts Again Sep 28th, 2025
Chapter 30 - 30: Kato Megumi flashes into the scene Sep 28th, 2025
Chapter 31 - 31: Get Out of Here! Sep 28th, 2025
Chapter 32 - 32: This is cheating! Sep 28th, 2025
Chapter 33 - 33: Pretending Not to Know Sep 28th, 2025
Chapter 34 - 34: One-shot Sayuri Sep 28th, 2025
Chapter 35 - 35: Because You Said I Was Beautiful Sep 28th, 2025
Chapter 36 - 36: Playing Her Part—Eiri's Role Sep 28th, 2025
Chapter 37 - 37: If he really wanted to see it Sep 28th, 2025
Chapter 38 - 38: Now this one is the real heavyweight Sep 28th, 2025
Chapter 39 - 39: Kato Megumi: I saw it... Sep 28th, 2025
Chapter 40 - 40: The Fishing Master, Yukinoshita Sep 28th, 2025
Chapter 41 - 41: This Time I Really Became Superman Sep 28th, 2025
Chapter 42 - 42: Aoyama Nanami: I've Been Robbed Sep 28th, 2025
Chapter 43 - 43: Utaha wants to pack up Sep 28th, 2025
Chapter 44 - 44: Outstanding Individuals Sep 30th, 2025
Chapter 45 - 45: Amamiya Haru Colluding with Elementary School Student Sep 30th, 2025
Chapter 46 - 46: Yukino, You're Pretty Sensitive Sep 30th, 2025
Chapter 47 - 47: I Want to Improve Sep 30th, 2025
Chapter 48 - 48: She’s on Fire Sep 30th, 2025
Chapter 49 - 49: Stupid Woman Sep 30th, 2025
Chapter 50 - 50: Yukino's Visit Sep 30th, 2025
Chapter 51 - 51: The Unrivaled Second Miss Yukinoshita Sep 30th, 2025
Chapter 52 - 52: Too despicable, Yukinoshita! Sep 30th, 2025
Chapter 53 - 53: It's Love, Isn't it Sep 30th, 2025
Chapter 54 - 54: Let's Date Sep 30th, 2025
Chapter 55 - 55: The Greek Goddess of Black Stockings Sep 30th, 2025
Chapter 56 - 56: Yukino is still steady Sep 30th, 2025
Chapter 57 - 57: Maybe His favourite Episode Sep 30th, 2025
Chapter 58 - 58: Off-field assistance Kato Megumi Sep 30th, 2025
Chapter 59 - 59: I’m in Sage Mode Now Sep 30th, 2025
Chapter 60 - 60: Utaha’s Embarrassment Sep 30th, 2025
Chapter 61 - 61: A Bold Move Sep 30th, 2025
Chapter 62 - 62: Yukino Won’t Hold Back Sep 30th, 2025
Chapter 63 - 63: A Firm Grasp Sep 30th, 2025
Chapter 64 - 64: Kato Megumi – Oct 2nd, 2025
Chapter 65 - 65: Yukino: I Have Black Stockings Oct 2nd, 2025
Chapter 66 - 66: Your Legs Are the Best in the World Oct 2nd, 2025
Chapter 67 - 67: Kasumigaoka is Evolving Oct 2nd, 2025
Chapter 68 - 68: I Am Invincible Oct 2nd, 2025
Chapter 69 - 69: Tanabata Festival Invitation Oct 2nd, 2025
Chapter 70 - 70: Yukino Thinks You’re Pitiful Oct 2nd, 2025
Chapter 71 - 71: Yukino's thoughts are hard to guess Oct 2nd, 2025
Chapter 72 - 72: Bro, you smell amazing Oct 2nd, 2025
Chapter 73 - 73: Haruno – As Expected of Me Oct 2nd, 2025
Chapter 74 - 74: Sisterly Conversation Oct 2nd, 2025
Chapter 75 - 75: Yukino: Meow~ Oct 2nd, 2025
Chapter 76 - 76: Cool, but not critical Oct 2nd, 2025
Chapter 77 - 77: Mrs. Yukinoshita—My Daughter’s Boyfriend Might Be Superman? Oct 2nd, 2025
Chapter 78 - 78: Because He Is Kind Oct 2nd, 2025
Chapter 79 - 79: A Sudden Chase Oct 2nd, 2025
Chapter 80 - 80: Scumbag Oct 2nd, 2025
Chapter 81 - 81: How Could Things Ever Stay the Same? Oct 2nd, 2025
Chapter 82 - 82: Yukino: She had already lost her home Oct 2nd, 2025
Chapter 83 - 83: What a Mess! Oct 2nd, 2025
Chapter 84 - 84: Still under review Oct 4th, 2025
Chapter 85 - 85: The So-Called Main Heroine—Yukinoshita Yukino Oct 4th, 2025
Chapter 86 - 86: Forgiven, for Now Oct 4th, 2025
Chapter 87 - 87: Why Do I Deserve a Reward? Oct 4th, 2025
Chapter 88 - 88: Kato Megumi is Reliable Oct 4th, 2025
Chapter 89 - 89: Too Late Oct 4th, 2025
Chapter 90 - 90: I’ll Cure Your Insomnia Oct 4th, 2025
Chapter 91 - 91: Yukino: She had a lesson to teach him Oct 4th, 2025
Chapter 92 - 92: Mrs. Yukinoshita has always been good at investing Oct 4th, 2025
Chapter 93 - 93: True Worth Oct 4th, 2025
Chapter 94 - 94: Kato Megumi comes to visit Oct 4th, 2025
Chapter 95 - 95: The Humble and Studious Kasumigaoka Oct 4th, 2025
Chapter 96 - 96: Elegance Never Goes Out of Style Oct 4th, 2025
Chapter 97 - 97: I Am Tokyo’s Massage King Oct 4th, 2025
Chapter 98 - 98: Yukino’s Stockings Oct 4th, 2025
Chapter 99 - 99: Kasumigaoka, Who Can’t Focus on Studying Oct 4th, 2025
Chapter 100 - 100: The Heroine Oct 4th, 2025
Chapter 101 - 101: Haruno – I’m Here to See Kato Megumi! Oct 4th, 2025
Chapter 102 - 102: The Yukinoshita Sisters Find the Key Point Oct 4th, 2025
Chapter 103 - 103: Your Ignorance Is a Lie! Oct 4th, 2025
Chapter 104 - 104: Yukinoshita's love rival Oct 6th, 2025
Chapter 105 - 105: Now It’s Sage Time! Oct 6th, 2025
Chapter 106 - 106: I'm doomed Oct 6th, 2025
Chapter 107 - 107: Who Asked You? Oct 6th, 2025
Chapter 108 - 108: Everyone Has Their Own Skills Oct 6th, 2025
Chapter 109 - 109: Megumi Kato’s Move Oct 6th, 2025
Chapter 110 - 110: Utaha and the Fishnet Stockings Oct 6th, 2025
Chapter 111 - 111: Everyone Here Is a Weakling Oct 6th, 2025
Chapter 112 - 112 – Yukino: Chinese is Terrible Oct 6th, 2025
Chapter 113 - 113 – Don’t Close Your Eyes Oct 6th, 2025
Chapter 114 - 114: Yukino – I Want to see! Oct 6th, 2025
Chapter 115 - 115: You Made Everyone Laugh Oct 6th, 2025
Chapter 116 - 116: Win, Win, Win! Oct 6th, 2025
Chapter 117 - 117: Who's the Girlfriend? Oct 6th, 2025
Chapter 118 - 118: Please Watch the VCR Oct 6th, 2025
Chapter 119 - 119: Haruno – I Messed Up Oct 6th, 2025
Chapter 120 - 120: The King of Hell Complimented My Physique Oct 6th, 2025
Chapter 121 - 121: Yukino: A Missed Opportunity Oct 6th, 2025
Chapter 122 - 122: My Turn to Have Fun Oct 6th, 2025
Chapter 123 - 123: He’s Practically a Superhuman! Oct 6th, 2025
Chapter 124 - 124: Yes, Your Highness! Oct 8th, 2025
Chapter 125 - 125 — Guess What Color I’m Wearing Today? Oct 8th, 2025
Chapter 126 - 126 — The Value of Utaha Keeps Rising Oct 8th, 2025
Chapter 127 - 127 — Yukino, Detective Mode Oct 8th, 2025
Chapter 128 - 128 — Megumi Kato Has Always Been Patient Oct 8th, 2025
Chapter 129 - 129 — Megumi Kato's Favor Oct 8th, 2025
Chapter 130 - 130 — An Artistic Movie? Oct 8th, 2025
Chapter 131 - 131: She’s Got Heatstroke Oct 8th, 2025
Chapter 132 - 132: They’re Trying to Form a Tri force Oct 8th, 2025
Chapter 133 - 133: On Stealthy Moves, Utaha is Truly a Professional Oct 8th, 2025
Chapter 134 - 134: Yukino: Stop Interrupting, I’m Thinking Oct 8th, 2025
Chapter 135 - 135: The Older, the Wiser Oct 8th, 2025
Chapter 136 - 136: Yukino’s Peak Moment Oct 8th, 2025
Chapter 137 - 137: Yukino’s Bold Declaration Oct 8th, 2025
Chapter 138 - 138: Go Big OR Go Home Oct 8th, 2025
Chapter 139 - 139: Oct 8th, 2025
Chapter 140 - 140: Yukino — What a Seductive Little Fox! Oct 8th, 2025
Chapter 141 - 141 – Just Press a Little Oct 8th, 2025
Chapter 142 - 142: Lip Print Oct 8th, 2025
Chapter 143 - 143: Haruno Wants to Play Oct 8th, 2025
Chapter 144 - 144: Haruno’s Thoughts Oct 10th, 2025
Chapter 145 - 145: Utaha– Submitting. Please Have Mercy. Oct 10th, 2025
Chapter 146 - 146: Sending a Party Invite to Yukino Oct 10th, 2025
Chapter 147 - 147 - They Aren’t Even Pretending Anymore! Oct 10th, 2025
Chapter 148 - 148: Terrifying Strength Oct 10th, 2025
Chapter 149 - 149: The First Kiss Almost Lost Oct 10th, 2025
Chapter 150 - 150: Only by enduring hardships can one become the greatest Oct 10th, 2025
Chapter 151 - 151 — Utaha: Teach Me Oct 10th, 2025
Chapter 152 - 152: Yukino – Make Sure They Never Come Back! Oct 10th, 2025
Chapter 153 - 153 – Let’s Speak Chinese Oct 10th, 2025
Chapter 154 - 154: The Living Room at Night Oct 10th, 2025
Chapter 155 - 155 – Utaha: It’s My Turn Oct 10th, 2025
Chapter 156 - 156: Sisters Join Forces? Oct 10th, 2025
Chapter 157 - 157 – Haruno: Onii-chan? Oct 10th, 2025
Chapter 158 - 158: A Little Squeeze Is Allowed Oct 10th, 2025
Chapter 159 - 159: Haru — That Was Fun Oct 10th, 2025
Chapter 160 - 160: Utaha's Way of Helping Oct 10th, 2025
Chapter 161 - 161: She’s Really Good at Helping Oct 10th, 2025
Chapter 162 - 162: The Three Girls Have a Dozen Thoughts Oct 10th, 2025
Chapter 163 - 163: Yukino: Let Her Stand All Night! Oct 10th, 2025
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