Life As Hikigaya Hachiman

Chapter 560: Mrs. Yukinoshita's Grand Investment

When Yukino walked over, Hachiman had just finished a dance with Saki.

Being held so intimately around the waist by Hachiman caused a faint blush to spread across Saki's face.

So close… And Hachiman's hands are so warm. It feels so reassuring.

If only this moment could last forever...

Just as the girl was lost in her thoughts, a cool, clear voice interrupted her reverie.

"Hachiman. Kawasaki-san."

Hearing this voice, Saki panicked instinctively, blurting out:

"Yuki… Yukinoshita!"

For some reason, a hint of guilt was evident in her tone.

As Yukino approached the two of them, Saki's gaze darted about nervously, unable to meet Yukino's eyes.

I think I heard that Hachiman and Yukinoshita are secretly dating… Does this mean I…

No, no, that can't be. Isn't Yui always so close with Hachiman, too? And Yukinoshita never seems to mind.

Right, and then there's Miura. She even said something about it the other day.

So, dancing with Hachiman like this shouldn't be an issue.

That's right, I didn't do anything wrong!

...

Compared to Saki, Hachiman appeared much calmer.

Instead of showing any guilt from being caught, he smiled and greeted Yukino casually.

"Yukino, have you finished with your work over there?"

Yukino sighed inwardly at his unruffled demeanor, already accustomed to Hachiman's shamelessness.

"Yes, I just finished."

"That's great. Would you like to dance with me?"

Hearing his invitation, Hachiman smiled and released Saki's waist, turning his attention to Yukino.

Watching Hachiman invite someone else right in front of her, Saki felt a pang of bitterness in her heart.

However, she understood that her current relationship with Hachiman wasn't as close as Yukino's.

With that thought, the sensible Saki gave a polite farewell and stepped aside to give them space.

As Saki left, Yukino didn't hesitate. She extended her hand to Hachiman and said, "Come on, let's dance."

Without any hesitation, Hachiman took her delicate hand and pulled her into his arms.

Feeling the masculine warmth from Hachiman, Yukino's cheeks flushed faintly. She softly reminded him, "Behave yourself while we're dancing."

As she spoke, she gave his waist a little pinch as a warning.

Sensing her subtle gesture, Hachiman smiled wryly.

He hadn't intended to do anything untoward—just dance, plain and simple.

With that, he dutifully placed his hands on Yukino's waist, and the two began to move in rhythm with the music.

Not far away, Mrs. Yukinoshita watched the scene unfold with a satisfied smile.

After some thought, she turned to her eldest daughter and spoke again.

"Haruno, why don't you go and dance with Hikigaya-kun later as well?"

Unlike Yukino, who was still dressed in her school uniform, Haruno was dressed to impress for the occasion.

She wore a black backless evening gown, tightly fitted to her body, perfectly accentuating her graceful figure.

Her figure was undeniably alluring—full, rounded curves of her chest, a dramatically slender waist, and hips that arched gracefully.

Every part of her exuded elegance and seduction.

Hearing her mother's request, Haruno felt a pang of resignation. Yet, she eventually nodded and replied, "I understand, Mother."

Even though she was the designated heir of the family and had gradually begun taking over its business affairs, there were still moments when she couldn't defy her mother's authority.

Ignoring her eldest daughter's silent protest, Mrs. Yukinoshita continued to watch Hachiman and Yukino, who were closely embracing on the dance floor. Her gaze flickered with contemplation.

To Mrs. Yukinoshita, the interests of the family always came above everything else.

As long as the benefits were substantial, she didn't care what the cost might be.

One daughter?

Even two daughters? It didn't matter to her.

With the abilities Hachiman had displayed so far, he had fully earned the right for her to make such a decision.

Her investigations into Hachiman's current assets revealed that his holdings had already surpassed the total value of the Yukinoshita family's wealth by two to three times.

If they could secure such an enormous influx of resources, the Yukinoshita family's enterprises would undoubtedly see exponential growth.

Even setting aside the financial aspect, Hachiman's talents alone would make him a tremendous asset.

Binding him to the Yukinoshita family would surely propel them to new heights.

Truthfully, despite the Yukinoshita family's outwardly impressive reputation, they were merely a prominent local family in Chiba.

In the grand scheme of Japan's elite, the Yukinoshitas were barely middling, ranking at best in the lower-middle tier.

But with Hachiman in their fold, everything could change.

Mrs. Yukinoshita had studied Hachiman's profile over and over again.

It was almost unimaginable—a high school student who, in just over two years, had amassed wealth exceeding the Yukinoshita family's by two or even three times.

Although Hachiman was only one person and couldn't compare to a family in some aspects, this fact only underscored his terrifying talent.

For a single individual to achieve such accomplishments was far beyond what could be summarized with the word "genius."

If someone like him could be brought into the Yukinoshita family...

At this thought, Mrs. Yukinoshita's breathing quickened slightly.

She didn't harbor grand delusions of the Yukinoshita family becoming a top-tier dynasty like the Nakiri family, but with Hachiman's abilities, there was a real chance of ascending to the upper echelons of Japan's elite.

This was precisely why she valued Hachiman so highly and was determined to secure him at any cost.

Initially, she hadn't planned to involve Haruno in the matter. However, seeing how things had progressed, Mrs. Yukinoshita couldn't help but blame Yukino for her lack of progress—after all this time, she still hadn't managed to secure Hachiman.

Well, it makes sense. Men are like that—they prefer something more… substantial.

While Yukino had indeed inherited her delicate facial features, other aspects… left much to be desired.

Tsk. Thankfully, Haruno not only inherited those qualities but has even surpassed them.

It was for this reason that Mrs. Yukinoshita decided to send Haruno into the fray. She was confident that with Haruno's charm, capturing Hachiman would be a simple task.

As long as Hachiman could be brought under her control, sacrificing two daughters would be a price she was more than willing to pay.

And if two daughters weren't enough… she could always offer more.

As her gaze landed on Hachiman and Yukino, who were still dancing gracefully in the distance, Mrs. Yukinoshita's eyes gleamed with determination.

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