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"I understand. Oh, by the way, my brother has a seminar, so he might not be back tonight."
Haruto Tsukimori said this while looking for strawberry jam in the refrigerator.
"Eh? Really?"
Yue Shoulian readily agreed.
Sigh, it's still the same old story.
Tsukishiro Haruto sighed inwardly.
He had long wanted to improve the relationship between his brother and sister, but to no avail.
The root of all this was that during the time her parents had their accident, Yue Shoulian's relationship with her older brother became increasingly estranged.
What exactly happened?
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"Hello, Moon Guardian."
"Long time no see, Mr. Watanabe."
Tsukishiro Michimitsu smiled and shook hands with a middle-aged man, greeting him.
Masao Watanabe, a master of psychology, was the initiator of this seminar and also the most senior figure among the participants.
However, he's a complete waste.
He's not even as good as my sister.
At least, my sister saw through me...
Although he outwardly showed disdain for the senior in front of him, Tsukimori Doman's expression and demeanor were very warm and polite, which made Watanabe Masao increasingly satisfied with his student.
"Come in and sit down, it's terribly cold in this weather."
“Teacher, you should be the one resting in this weather. Let me handle the welcoming. I am your student after all, and I won’t be impolite.”
Tsukishiro enthusiastically pushed Watanabe Masao into the house, and Watanabe Masao made a token refusal before naturally walking into the house.
The people you see inside are different from the people you see outside.
It was full of familiar faces, all shrewd and calculating, nothing interesting to see.
Why not just look around outside?
After receiving several people, Watanabe Masao came out of the house and told Tsukishiro Doman that he didn't need to wait any longer and that they should go to the conference room to start the seminar.
No teacher or organizer likes being late.
After entering the house, Tsukishiro Doman found a corner with a wide view and sat down, quietly watching the others.
Although there were one or two new faces, they either had deadpan expressions or the same old, tired smiles—it was disgusting.
If it's a fake smile, then smile even more brightly...
Chapter 300 The Witch and the Monster
(300 chapters! Hooray! ヽ(°▽°)ノ!)
(My classmate cheated on me today; he got Rita's Queen of Hearts skin on his first Honkai Impact 3rd gift box... I'm going to absorb all his luck!)
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The Yue Shou family did not have the surname Yue Shou long ago.
This is something Yue Shoulian heard from her grandfather, who was still alive when she was a child.
Back then, Grandpa would smile, pat her head, and say to her:
"Little Lian, did you know that our Moon Guardian clan actually has the blood of a witch? And only women can inherit the blood of a witch."
"A witch? A magical girl?"
"Yes, yes, Xiaolian, you're a magical girl. So if you suddenly learn magic in the future, don't use it recklessly."
"Yes, Grandpa."
Only Grandpa and Yue Shoulian knew about this conversation.
After that, her grandfather passed away, and she gradually grew up.
Then, Ren Tsukimori discovered that she actually was a magical girl.
She has an extremely strong sense of perception and is very sensitive to sight.
However, there was nothing she could do.
At the funeral, while she was crying, she unexpectedly felt that someone was staring at her.
His gaze was very discreet.
But she couldn't hide it from her.
After observing for a while, Yue Shouren was surprised to find that the person who had been staring at her was her older brother, Yue Shou Daoman.
At the time, she was still very sad and didn't think much of it, assuming that her older brother was just concerned about her, so she didn't pay much attention.
However, later, through her unintentional observation, Tsukishiro Ren discovered something terrifying—
Tsukishiro Michimitsu's gaze never fell upon the remains of his parents!
He always appreciated everyone who attended the funeral!
That's right, it's about appreciation.
It's not about observation, but rather appreciating each and every person, like watching a play.
She was very familiar with that gaze.
Because when her older brother took her out to play when she was little, he always looked at her with this kind of admiration.
including yourself.
Only then did she realize that her older brother hadn't shed a single tear since the accident.
Although she was busy with her parents' funeral arrangements and didn't get much sleep, she spent most of her time with her older brother.
The fact that she didn't shed tears could be interpreted as her not wanting her younger siblings to see her vulnerable side, or it could be a sign that she had cried silently alone before...
However, she no longer believed in this possibility.
The thought of Tsukishiro Michimitsu's "appreciative" gaze made her disbelieve the possibility.
How can a monster shed tears?
How could a monster feel such deep sorrow for the deaths of humans?
She no longer regarded this once reliable older brother as her own brother, or as a normal human being.
That's nothing more than an "alien" that's always been wearing human skin!
She was scared.
She was afraid of "the moon guarding the full moon".
She felt a sense of fear and alienation towards this "audience" sitting off-screen.
One night after the funeral, after repeatedly feeling her older brother's admiring gaze, Yue Shoulian could no longer bear the fear and sense of alienation, and she exploded from her suppressed emotions.
She rushed into Tsukimori Michimitsu's bedroom and shouted at him, her voice filled with either anger or fear:
"You monster! Stay away from me and Haruto! You don't even consider Dad and Mom as your own parents! Your sadness is just because you can no longer see your parents' every move!"
Ren thought Ren would angrily deny it, or perhaps look at her in shock, astonished that her sister had seen through her. But she never expected that Michiman would say such a thing in a slightly bored tone:
"I thought you would take a while longer before asking me, but I didn't expect you to come so quickly. It's a bit beyond my expectations."
When she heard this from Tsukimori Doman, Tsukimori Ren realized that it was only natural for an "audience" off-screen to notice something was wrong with her.
The thought sent a chill down Yue Shoulian's spine, making her feel incredibly cold all over. Her body trembled violently.
Was my behavior always being watched by this monster...?
"Hmm, let me think about what I should say next... Ah, I've got it."
Tsukishiro Michimitsu's handsome face showed a moment of thoughtful consideration before a smile appeared on his face.
But in Tsukishiro Ren's eyes, it was the smile of a demon.
"My foolish Yi Moudou, why do you view your reliable brother like this? You know, I fought tooth and nail with those disgusting relatives for ages to get our money for Father and Mother's funeral arrangements and inheritance, and then put it in the bank as living expenses for you and Qingdou's future. Honestly, I've been working myself to the bone this past week, barely getting any sleep, and I'm completely exhausted..."
What Tsukishiro Doman said is true.
He comforted his younger siblings, prepared for the funeral, contacted the school and funeral staff, selected a burial plot, received the insurance money and the inheritance, and entertained a group of relatives he had only met a few times. All of this was handled by Tsukishiro Michimitsu by himself. Even the meals were delivered by food delivery services arranged by Tsukishiro Michimitsu. He truly fulfilled his responsibilities.
As for Tsukishiro Ren and Tsukishiro Haruto, they did nothing but cry. After all, they were still young at the time and were naturally at a loss when faced with such a huge shock.
"You actually called your brother a monster, it really hurts me."
Despite his constant expressions of sadness, Tsukishiro Michiru maintained a smile, looking at Tsukishiro Ren with a beaming expression.
Yue Shoulian fell silent.
Because she didn't know how to blame this "monster" brother.
Yes, what did he do wrong?
No, not really.
Tsukishori Dōman did nothing wrong; everything he did was right.
He's a model older brother, quietly taking care of the whole family all by himself.
No matter how picky you are, you can only have nothing to say to Tsukishiro Michimitsu.
But it's all fake! Fake!
This monster has absolutely no feelings for us!
However, no one believed her.
Even if we believe, what can we do?
Should we drive away or kill Tsukimori Doman, and then find a family willing to adopt and care for Tsukimori Ren and Tsukimori Haruto?
Don't make me laugh. Where did this ridiculous plot from some third-rate trash novel come from?
Is this realistic?
Totally unrealistic!
Remember, the prefix of this novel's title is "Reality Across Anime and Manga"!
Chapter 301 Foraging Rules and Murder Cases
(It's even featured in the discount section...)
(Brother Ye actually modified Kiyohime's model and added new effects! I'm so proud of Brother Ye, I'm a loyal fan now!)
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"...You're too dangerous. I can't be sure you won't kill me and Haruto for a moment of pleasure."
Yue Shoulian gritted her teeth and remained silent for a while before slowly speaking.
"How could that be? You're really overthinking it. Even if you don't think so, I'm still a human being, just with a few minor quirks. I would never kill my own family for a moment's pleasure."
I wouldn't do that just out of interest.
But if it's for something else, I wonder...
"I do not believe you!"
Tsukishiro Ren remained wary of the creature before her.
"You have no other choice but to believe me."
Tsukishiro Michimitsu responded gently.