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In the end, I successfully visited the Hayakawa family and received a reassuring response.

Yotsuba had been thinking that if Hayakawa was still angry, she would immediately make the most perfect dogeza (a deep bow) to apologize. She never expected to be forgiven so easily, or perhaps she had never blamed Hayakawa in the first place. The idea that she was being secretly resented was all just her imagination.

Yotsuba smiled faintly, feeling that her trip hadn't been in vain.

Thank you for your gift.

Hayakawa put away the gift, looked up at Nino, and asked, "Is there anything else?"

"Eh?"

Yotsuba's eyes widened in surprise, looking somewhat bewildered.

This reaction... could it be that they're seeing the guest off?

The girl looked slightly stunned and her eyes were dazed, but she reacted in the next second.

It seems so. I came here to deliver some sweets and apologize. The sweets have been delivered, and Hayakawa has forgiven me. There doesn't seem to be anything else to do. I should really not bother Hayakawa and just say goodbye and go home.

but…

Yotsuba was somewhat unwilling. Although she felt a little embarrassed, she had gone through a lot of trouble to come here. After all, although she was a popular girl at school, she had to keep it a secret from her sisters and secretly queue up. She had to bear the fear and guilt of lying all by herself. In the end, she finally came to the Hayakawa family, and it was her first time here. She only gave a gift and said a few words before leaving. Yotsuba was unwilling to accept this.

Is there any way to stay a little longer?

Make an excuse.

"Um…"

Yotsuba looked deep in thought, clearly considering something, while Hayakawa watched her expressionlessly from the side.

There's a saying, "When man thinks, God laughs." The essence of this saying is that people with different perceptions shouldn't try to understand each other. The difference in intelligence between Hayakawa and Yotsuba is like the difference between God and man. For example, Yotsuba is currently impersonating Nino. Although she can't fool someone as amazing as Hayakawa with her identical appearance as quintuplets, she can still fool 99% of people, provided that she can't think things through seriously.

Although the five sisters look alike, their personalities are completely different. Nino may seem generous and easygoing on the surface, but she is actually a pure-hearted girl with delicate and sensitive emotions. She is the type who will struggle for a long time if a single word causes a misunderstanding.

Yotsuba, on the other hand, is much more consistent inside and out. She's a simple-minded and naive girl, both outwardly and inwardly. When she's not thinking, she's fine, just like Nino. But once she starts thinking, her naive and silly charm becomes completely undeniable. She exudes a kind of pure stupidity that's been corrupted by culture. At this point, not only Hayakawa, but even a classmate who isn't very familiar with the Nakano Five Sisters would easily recognize Yotsuba.

So when Hayakawa sees Yotsuba deep in thought, it's as if God is watching a human pondering something profound, and he can't help but laugh.

"what!"

After pondering for a long time, Clover suddenly had a flash of inspiration and found the answer. In that instant, it was as if a tribe in primitive times was using tools for the first time. It was a great leap forward in the history of the Clover people.

"Did you have meal?

Yotsuba tilted her head back, mimicking Nino's usual confident and arrogant demeanor, and said, "I see you just got up, you haven't eaten yet, have you?"

"No."

Hayakawa's expression was so calm it was almost wooden.

"Oh, I see. That's perfect, I haven't eaten either."

Yotsuba smiled, rolled up her sleeves, and said, "If you don't mind, let me make dinner."

"..."

Hayakawa looked at Yotsuba, his gaze gradually becoming incredibly strange. He hesitated for a long time before finally showing a relieved expression, carefully choosing his words as he asked, "Nino, are you sure... you want to make me dinner?"

"Of course."

Yotsuba patted her chest, her face full of smugness: "Leave it to me without worry..."

As the girl spoke, her voice suddenly became softer and then disappeared completely. Yotsuba's eyes widened, and her pupils contracted sharply, clearly indicating that she had discovered something wrong.

Hmm... I don't think I know how to cook.

Yotsuba Nakano: "..."

Ahhhhh! She got so into character playing Nino that she really believed she was Nino before she remembered she was Yotsuba!!

I felt something was off before, but I'm only realizing it now!

I've never been involved in any project proposals; at most, I've helped wash the dishes after meals, and I've even accidentally broken some. How could someone like me possibly cook?

If I actually went into the kitchen and made dinner for Hayakawa...

Fantasy Moment:

Yotsuba placed a dark, unappetizing plate in front of Hayakawa. Hayakawa was immediately taken aback when she saw the plate, and after smelling it, she was even more disgusted.

"What is this? Is it for human consumption?"

Hayakawa slammed his hand on the table and lifted Yotsuba up: "Are you really Nino? Nino is a culinary expert, with restaurant-level skills, how could she possibly make something like this!"

Hayakawa brought his face close to Yotsuba's pitiful little face, revealing a sinister look.

"It really was a fake..."

Eeya!!!

We absolutely cannot let this happen!

Yotsuba covered her head, trying to calm down, but she couldn't help but show signs of collapse.

Just now he was confidently saying he would cook dinner for Hayakawa, but now he suddenly says he's not going to. It all seems so unnatural.

That might get us discovered.

Chapter 418 H's story is...

Yotsuba's face showed a hint of despair as she tilted her head, unable to come up with an excuse that wouldn't arouse Hayakawa's suspicion.

I'd be letting the world down if I couldn't cook! I'll learn when I get home today!

"..."

Hayakawa, standing to the side, glanced at Yotsuba's ever-changing expressions, keeping a straight face and remaining silent, his lips twitching slightly.

No, I can't laugh now. If I laugh out loud, she'll realize I've spotted her, so I have to hold it in, or she'll run away.

"Cough cough..."

After hesitating for a long time, Yotsuba stammered, "I... I think I'll pass. I'm not feeling well today, so I won't cook for you."

Not in good shape? What competition are you participating in? And you're not in good shape?

"That's it."

Hayakawa nodded, his disappointment quite evident.

Yotsuba lowered her head, feeling a little aggrieved, avoiding looking at Hayakawa's expression. She really couldn't cook, and even if she forced herself to, she knew she wouldn't be able to make anything edible and would only waste ingredients.

If Nino were really here, she could cook for Hayakawa... Even if it weren't Nino, I'd prefer someone else to be here.

Yotsuba couldn't help but start daydreaming:

If Ichika were here, she definitely wouldn't be as bored as I am. After all, she's a caring older sister who's very good at comforting and talking to people.

"If you have something on your mind, share it with me, your older sister. I'm happy to listen to anything."

"Hey, it'll make you feel a lot better if you say it out loud."

I definitely can't do that myself.

If it were May, it would be even easier.

"Hayakawa-kun."

May pushed up her glasses, holding an open textbook in one hand and a pen in the other, and said earnestly, "Let's study together until dawn tonight!"

A simple "Let's study together" is enough to get along well with Hayakawa, but I definitely can't do that... I don't study normally, so if I say I'll study now, I'll just be seen as pretending.

I guess I'm still not as good as my sisters.

"..."

Yotsuba silently lowered her head, her hands behind her back. In that instant, she felt as if she had returned to that time, to the most rebellious period of her life, when her sisters transferred schools with her because of her grades, and even now, she had not changed at all.

"They're hopeless..."

Yotsuba murmured.

Hayakawa heard her voice but didn't quite catch it. His gaze sharpened slightly, and after a moment of silence, he sighed and said, "Well, there's nothing I can do but do it myself."

Yotsuba looked up in surprise: "Huh?"

"I need to cook."

Hayakawa rolled up his sleeves like Yotsuba had done earlier, and patted himself off: "What will we eat if we get hungry tonight?"

Yotsuba instinctively wanted to stop him: "But aren't you injured? How can an injured person just go into the kitchen?"

"Am I disabled or what? I can't even walk anymore?"

Hayakawa rolled her eyes, and Reimu said irritably, "Besides, isn't it your knee that's injured? Do you need to use this to cook?"

"this…"

Four Leaf's face flushed slightly, and she lowered her head, whispering, "Why are you being so fierce?"

She's too lazy to even pretend anymore; Nino would never speak in such a tone.

Hayakawa sighed and finally said, "Don't leave yet, have dinner before you go."

"Eh?"

Yotsuba was taken aback, and then shook her head repeatedly after realizing what she meant: "No, no, I have to go home. If I go home too late, Ichika and the others will have questions."

"Just tell them, that'll be enough,"

Hayakawa said calmly, "How old are you? Do you still need your sisters' permission to go out and play?"

"But…"

Yotsuba bit her pink lips. She knew Hayakawa was right, and eating Hayakawa's cooking was a rare experience.

But I came here specifically to apologize, so how did it turn into Hayakawa cooking for me? Besides, Hayakawa is an injured person no matter what, so I should be the one taking care of him. How did it turn into him cooking dinner for me and taking care of me? This doesn't make sense at all.

So... let's decline here.

"sorry."

Yotsuba said softly, "I'm already so sorry that you got hurt today. I really don't have the face to eat the food you worked so hard to make. If there's a chance in the future... if there's a chance, I will definitely stay."

Although her voice was low, her tone was serious and sincere. Unlike many people who simply apologize for the sake of apologizing, she was genuinely ashamed of her mistake.

However, when faced with these four, Hayakawa remained expressionless, and even seemed to want to laugh.

"..."

Hayakawa's lips twitched slightly, and he said expressionlessly, "Wasn't it Yotsuba who hurt me? What business is it of yours, Kanono?"

"Ehhhh?!"

Yotsuba immediately lost her composure, and it took her a long time to calm down after being flustered: "Yes, yes, Yotsuba, I was talking about Yotsuba! I came to apologize for Yotsuba, so I can't eat your cooking. My sister's affairs are my affairs. That's the Nakano family's tradition!"

After saying that, she held her chest and took a breath; the sudden turn of events had terrified her.

"..."

"Alright, alright, I didn't let you eat this meal for nothing."

Hayakawa was too lazy to complain about her stupidity anymore, and said indifferently, "I happen to need your help with something."

"Hey, do you need any help?"

Yotsuba's eyes lit up immediately: "I'll help!"

It's only natural for a little angel to help someone in trouble, and she can also take care of Hayakawa. By helping, she can stay for dinner with a clear conscience! And she even has a reason to stay, which is the best possible outcome.

"Then come with me."

Hayakawa went to her bedroom.

Yotsuba looked at the doorway and a thought struck her: "Is this your bedroom?"

Hayakawa nodded: "Yes."

Upon hearing this, Yotsuba's expression changed immediately, and strange fantasies began to pop into her mind.

He said he needed my help with something, and used that as an excuse to keep me here, but then suddenly brought me to his bedroom…

Could it be that the favor I'm asked to do is actually...?

"Gurgling gurgling gurgling!"