After a session of manipulation from the Cao Cao-esque Kaguya, Kanzaki Saku, whose heart remained completely unmoved, left the Student Council office—a place he would often use for 'battle' in the future.
He hadn't gone far when the blonde Yumiko appeared before him.
"Kanzaki-san! Are you okay? Boss Yukino was very worried about you!"
She had clearly been waiting here anxiously for some time. Only after confirming that Kanzaki Saku was truly unharmed did she breathe a small sigh of relief.
"I'm fine, Yumiko," Kanzaki Saku said with a reassuring smile.
But in Yumiko's eyes, it was nothing more than a forced smile.
'He must be putting on a brave face...' Yumiko's heart tightened.
It was only then that she realized that the Kanzaki Saku from yesterday—the one who had used his miraculous technique on the train to send her to the heights of ecstasy—was, beneath his philandering personality, still just a man in need of protection!
Perhaps his behavior yesterday was just a twisted way of venting the immense psychological pressure he was under from being in the hormone-saturated environment of the Service Club for so long?
And today's kidnapping had made him revert to his original, fragile, and sensitive self?
Yumiko constructed a complete psychological analysis in her head, and her gaze toward Kanzaki Saku softened.
She didn't dare ask any more questions, afraid of making Kanzaki Saku recall any unpleasant memories from the kidnapping.
Along the way, she could feel Kanzaki Saku's deafening silence. This filled her with guilt, as she felt she hadn't taken good care of him.
At the same time, a strong anger towards the Kato Legion flared within her. Look how they've scared Kanzaki-san! They're truly capable of any evil!
When Kanzaki Saku stepped into the Service Club's classroom under Yumiko's escort, Yukino immediately came forward to greet him.
If she, as the leader of the Service Club, hadn't mistakenly launched World War II only to abruptly call it off, causing chaos and low morale, she would have definitely gone to get Kanzaki Saku herself.
"Saku!" Yukino grabbed Kanzaki Saku's hand. "How are you? Did those two bitches, Kotegawa and Kushida, do anything to you?!"
"Yukino, I'm fine... really. Kotegawa-san and Kushida-san, they did help me..."
They certainly helped, but it's better you don't ask what kind of help it was.
Of course, Yukino didn't fully believe that Kotegawa and Kushida would be so kind. But her deep-seated inferiority complex about her flat chest began to act up again, making her subconsciously want to avoid delving into any shameful experiences Kanzaki Saku might have endured.
In any case, as long as Kanzaki Saku was by her side, that was all that mattered to Yukino. As for everything else, what she didn't see didn't exist! No evidence meant it never happened!
"As long as you're okay, as long as you're okay..." Yukino gently pulled Kanzaki Saku into an embrace, her feelings of tenderness for him overflowing.
This incident was a wake-up call for her. Relying on Yumiko alone was clearly not enough to guarantee Saku's safety, especially when club affairs were busy or when she was called away like today.
Saku's appeal was like a fragrant cake, constantly attracting flies from all around!
She had to strengthen his protection!
Yukino looked up and scanned the Service Club's Five Tiger Generals—Saki Kawasaki, Hina Ebina, Minami Sagami, Miura Yumiko, and Yuigahama Yui.
In the end, her gaze settled on Miura Yumiko and Yuigahama Yui, whose expressions were starkly different.
Although Miura Yumiko had failed in her duty this time, it wasn't her fault. She could be given a chance to redeem herself and continue as his guard.
Besides her, one person had stood out during this incident.
That was Yuigahama Yui, the busty, air-headed, pink-haired Dango whom she had always found somewhat annoying.
During the standoff in front of the old school building, although her words were a bit extreme, it was undeniable that she had shown the most intense and indignant reaction to Saku's capture.
She had even gone so far as to contradict her own boss to expose the enemy's potential conspiracy.
This "do-anything-to-protect-the-boss's-man" attitude, while possibly mixed with selfish desires to show off, at least proved to Yukino how much Yuigahama valued Saku.
Moreover, Yuigahama was the strongest in the Service Club after herself. Although she had become second-in-command through seniority, she had solidified her position with her fists.
'My sisters may have their own little schemes and dislike each other on a normal day, but when it comes to the crucial matter of protecting Saku—protecting the club's property—they won't be a problem,' Yukino thought.
A strange sense of confidence—'my sisters are righteous and incorruptible, and my boyfriend is pure as jade'—welled up inside her.
She thought that adding Yuigahama to the guard duty would not only strengthen security but might also provide an opportunity to have a good heart-to-heart with her restless second-in-command.
So, Yukino let go of Kanzaki Saku, cleared her throat, and announced her decision.
"Given the danger Saku faced this time, it seems that having only Yumiko as his guard is not enough."
All eyes focused on her.
"Therefore, I've decided that from this day forward, Miura Yumiko and Yuigahama Yui will be jointly responsible for Kanzaki Saku's safety during school hours!"
Miura Yumiko, having been called out, was stunned at first, and then a complicated expression appeared on her face.
On one hand, having another person to share the burden would indeed lead to more effective protection for Kanzaki-san. But on the other hand, she had a "little secret" with Kanzaki Saku that she couldn't tell anyone. What if Yuigahama found out?
As for Yuigahama Yui, her heart was a celebratory cacophony of gongs, drums, firecrackers, red flags, and cheering crowds! It was like getting a pillow when you're sleepy, or finding a brand-new, limited-edition, ultra-thin model right when you're itching to play!
She had been lamenting her missed opportunity to snatch Kanzaki Saku during the previous chaos, thinking that getting close to him in the future would become exponentially more difficult.
She never expected happiness to arrive so suddenly! That fool Yukino had just actively delivered the juicy meat right to her mouth!
"Yes, Boss Yukino!" Yuigahama Yui's voice was loud and clear. "I will not betray your trust! I swear to protect our brother-in-law's safety with my life! I will never let any scoundrel get near him again!"
Yukino was reasonably satisfied with Yuigahama's declaration and nodded. "Very good. Yumiko, Yui, you two must work together as sisters to ensure Saku's absolute safety. You must keep track of his whereabouts at all times. If anything happens, I will hold you both responsible!"
"Yes, Boss!" x2
Yumiko and Yuigahama responded in unison, but their inner thoughts were worlds apart.
Yumiko: 'I must keep a close eye on this Yuigahama woman! I can't let her discover any trace of what's between Kanzaki-san and me! And I can't give her any chance to develop an improper relationship with Kanzaki-san!'
Yuigahama Yui: 'This is perfect! A heaven-sent opportunity! I can finally get close to Kanzaki Saku legitimately! And right under Yukino's nose, too. The thrill of stealing from home is just too exciting! Just you wait, Yukino, I'll take very good care of our brother-in-law!'
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