The Ex-Girlfriend Returns

[Pre-release: I Won’t Tell Natsume Shizuka I Like Him] Story blurb: Five years after their breakup, the former girlfriend of the Zoldyck Family’s eldest son has returned. “Why did you leave back then?” “Because I found out some jerk was lying to me.” “Oh? You mean me? What did I lie about?” “You told me you were the eldest son of a rich family.” “Am I not?” “Do you seriously think being the eldest son of the Zoldyck Family is the same as being the eldest son of some wealthy tycoon family?” “But I’m richer and better-looking than them.” “Big brother, stop being so full of yourself...” “Oh, all right.” “...” “So, have you come back because you’re not mad anymore?” “Of course not. You wish.” “Then why?” “Because the show is about to begin.” I raised my right hand and made a shooting gesture at him. “Are you ready?” [Reading Notes] 1) This story mainly features the Nen Ability world, the Little Stray, and the Flame of Death. 2) The hero is little Illumi. 3) I’m letting loose and making everything up as I go. Don’t expect it to stand up to scrutiny. Just have fun! 4) The cover was drawn by my lovely bestie. She’s amazing, isn’t she? @Xianchuan Pre-release: I Won’t Tell Natsume Shizuka I Like Him Nishiyama-in Kion has an obnoxious, sharp-tongued childhood friend. When she was ten, she successfully exorcised her first yokai. She ran straight to the Natsume family to brag, but got the outrageous reply: [Not bad. Only two years later than when I first exorcised one.] When she was fifteen, she sealed a ferocious great yokai all by herself. He sat on a nearby rock, admiring her battered state, and laughed: [Wonderful. That must have been tough. I was starting to think I’d have to step in and help you.] When she was twenty, he became the youngest head of the Natsume clan. Many exorcist families eagerly introduced their eligible daughters to him. He spoke politely and patiently with every girl who came to greet him. Afterward, he smiled at her, who stood beside him in stony silence, and revealed his true colors with a teasing remark: [Being so popular is such a hassle. Unlike you, you certainly don’t have to worry about that.] At his words, Nishiyama-in Kion clenched her hands. She looked into his crimson eyes, gritted her teeth, and swore silently to herself: [Dammit, even if I stay single for the rest of my life, I will never tell Natsume Shizuka that I’ve been in love with him all these years.] - Theme: