Tokyo girls have a big problem

Chapter 244 Heading North or Heading West?
In the group photo of the winning team, Aoyama Risa is holding the certificate.

He practiced kendo and participated in the Jade Dragon Flag competition just to obtain a promise from Miyako Yaeko and Ono Mika. Now that the competition is over, he finds that he has gained a lot.

If he suffers from amnesia, this photo would be one of the most likely to trigger his memory.

Osamu Aoyama was interviewed again, this time not by a kendo magazine, but by a major newspaper he often heard about.

Elsa Tenyu happened to be there as well, and they were interviewed together again.

"They look so good together," exclaimed Kana Higashiura.

“They’re not even the same race, how can they be a good match?” Inoue Misato said. “I think Aoyama-kun and the black-haired girl are a better match.”

"Race? Hair color? Are you really a modern person?"

"You underestimate modern people. Even though modern people eat a lot of junk food, you can still tell their skin color and race!"

"Aizawa, do you think Aoyama-kun and Elsa are a good match?" Higashiura Kana asked.

"Kobayashi, don't you think Aoyama-kun and the black-haired girl are a better match?" Inoue Misato asked.

Regardless of whether someone has blonde, black, red, green, or yellow hair, Jun Aizawa and Shiki Kobayashi only hope that Osamu Aoyama can find a girlfriend soon.

He remains single, and neither of them will be able to find girlfriends.

Aoyama Risa and Amami Elsa walked back, and Ono Mizuki, holding the medal and taking pictures, asked curiously, "What kind of interviews did you do?"

“Various kinds of questions,” Aoyama replied.

"What did you answer?" Amakusa Sawa wanted to know as well.

"Friendship, bonds, and things like that."

“Same as last time,” Elsa Tenyu said.

Kana Higashiura smiled as she looked at Misato Inoue—Was she worthy or not? She even remembered what she said!

Inoue Misato didn't look at her. If you don't see her, she doesn't exist. No matter how luxurious a car is, if others don't recognize it, what's the difference between it and any other car?
As everyone was chatting, the Sword King walked over.

He had already removed his face mask.

Everyone quieted down and gave this talented young swordsman face.

The Sword King ignored everyone else, his eyes only on Aoyama Rin: "Aoyama, I lost this time, but I will definitely win next time!"

After thinking for a moment, Qingshan replied, "I'm afraid it will be difficult."

He did not say that he would no longer participate in kendo competitions.

First, not necessarily;
Secondly, he wanted to encourage the Sword King and help him become stronger, which would be a good thing for the way of the sword.

"Heh." The Sword King sneered, "Let me tell you, Green Mountain, before today, I trained five days a week, a maximum of four hours a day. Starting tomorrow, no, starting today, I will train for six hours a day!"

Everyone was surprised.

The members of the kendo club even gasped.

It's one thing for ordinary kendo club members, but for a kendo player of the Sword King's caliber, it's impossible to train for only four hours a day.

Take, for example, a Japanese high school soccer player who was signed by a Premier League team. His training regimen is so extensive that his life revolves solely around soccer.

The Sword King is undoubtedly a world-class contender in the world of swordsmanship, yet he only trains for four hours a day.

Aoyama Ryou was also surprised and couldn't help but ask, "You're only increasing the time, but not the number of days?"

"Are you underestimating me?" the Sword King couldn't help but ask.

Aoyama said, "I train for at least four hours a day, seven days a week, but most people will increase the time—you're not training enough."

"I was talking about training volume!!" Sword King roared.

"I'm not talking about training volume, but rather, people who are more talented than you are working even harder than you. What makes you think you can only train five days a week?"

Sword King felt he had removed his mask too soon!

He took a deep breath, ignoring Aoyama Rin, and then the Sword Princess became clear in his vision.

"Sword Maiden, you stay with Aoyama for now. I'll come back to greet you after I defeat him!" With that, he turned and left.

Tianyu Elsa kept watching his back.

“Elsa?” Kana Higashiura nudged her arm.

Elsa Tenyu snapped out of her daze and asked with some confusion, "Who is he?"

"You don't know who he is?"

"Who?"

"Sword King!"

Elsa Tianyu murmured to herself, "Without the mask, I wouldn't even recognize him."

Although, Kana Higashiura felt that this was a big plus, especially since it was said to Aoyama Risa.

“Now we can really go have some fun!” Aoyama Osamu said to the Ono sisters. “Hokkaido? Kyoto? Or the Seto Inland Sea?”

It seems like Elsa Amayu's voice wasn't heard. Although she didn't know if it was real or not, Mika Ono thought it was a big plus.

So she smiled and said, "Riri, you won the championship, thank you for your hard work. Now go to the Seto Inland Sea, which you've been wanting to visit!"

"We'll set off tomorrow morning!" Aoyama Risa said with high spirits.

"Does this count as a wish?" Mizuki Ono asked secretly.

"Of course not!"

Can they really be sold to them so cheaply?
Aoyama Rika is ready to give the Ono sisters a good 'torture' and make them have an unforgettable summer!

Next came the celebration banquet, which was attended by the Ono sisters, the Sunny Day Band, Amakusa Sa, and others.

Amidst the noisy crowd, Aoyama Risa, surrounded by the people in the center, calmly looked around but did not see Mikami Ai or Miyase Yaeko.

Did he go to see Miyako Yaeko's security detail?

After the celebration banquet ended and they wandered around the streets for a while, Aoyama Risa and the Ono sisters finally returned to the hotel.

After taking a shower and changing into their pajamas, the three of them gathered in the living room.

"Are we going straight to the Seto Inland Sea tomorrow?" Ono Mizuki asked, wearing soft pink pajamas that made one want to hug her tightly.

After pondering for a moment, Aoyama Ritsu said, "Should we ask Aoi? She knows more about it."

“Okay.” Ono Mika agreed, “You call her.”

Aoyama Ri: "."

He placed his phone on the table and made a voice call.

Mizuki Ono clicks to play the video aloud.

"I'm going to sleep now, Aoyama-kun." Aoi's tone wasn't very friendly.

"Go to sleep later." Aoyama Risa seemed not to hear her. "I have a question for you. Mika, Mizuki, and I are planning to start our trip tomorrow. Kyoto, Hokkaido, or the Seto Inland Sea—which one should we go to first?"

"If you were willing to open a map of Japan before asking me this question, you wouldn't ask me this question—the Seto Inland Sea, Kyoto, Hokkaido, all the way north."

"With my knowledge of Japanese maps, I could easily become a tour guide for foreigners in the future. The reason I asked you is to know about special circumstances, such as whether there will be a fireworks festival in Kyoto soon, or whether the lavender in Hokkaido will wither."

"Do you think I'm more omniscient than Google?" Jian Shang laughed.

“Google is just too omniscient and has too many answers. I trust your advice, as a young lady, more than the answers online,” said Aoyama Osamu.

"The fireworks festival in Kyoto is on August 11th, and the lavender in Hokkaido has already passed its peak viewing period. In order to preserve the expectation of the most beautiful lavender, I do not recommend going now."

"Is it over?"

Yes, today is July 28th.

“I talked to Mizuki about this, and she said it was okay.” Mizuki, who had been slightly resistant, softened her tone. “Mizuki is the most perfect little sister in the world.”

Aoyama Ryou looked at Ono Mizuki.

A silent hum—that was Ono Mizuki's response.

“However, after the lavender is harvested, other plants will be planted, so the visual effect won’t be bad even if you go later—but remember, you must take Mizuki to see the lavender in mid-July next year,” Ai said.

Aoyama Ryou listened to everything, but!

“Of course I’ll take her; I don’t need you to remind me,” he said.

"I've already written this down in my memo, and I'll remind you when the lavender blooms next year."

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Ono Mizuki nodded repeatedly, her big eyes squinting with laughter.

This guy must be thinking of calling out to Sister Ai!

Aoyama Riki will absolutely not allow this relationship!

"Thank you for your suggestion." He prepared to hang up the phone.

"Have a great time in the Seto Inland Sea. See you in Kyoto on August 11th."

"You've come to Kyoto too?" Aoyama asked. "Aoyama-kun, did you really think I would bother to learn about Kyoto's fireworks festival just for you?"

"then you?"

"Summer vacation has just started, and watching the fireworks festival in Kyoto on August 11th is already on my itinerary," said Ai Mikami.

“Even if we’re both in Kyoto, there’s no need for us to meet, is there?” Aoyama said.

"I have prepared a first-class seat for Mizuki to watch the fireworks."

I'll contact you as soon as the time comes!

Seeing Shang Ai chuckle softly, clearly without any ulterior motive, yet it still managed to entice one's ears.

"You're a good older brother for being able to bend and stretch for your younger sister."

Aoyama Risa doesn't mind her aloof attitude, but not in a familial way!

"Whether I'm qualified or not is none of your business! Goodnight!" Aoyama Risa reached for the red 'hang up' button.

It wasn't pressed.

I would say goodnight to Shang Ai, who is a very polite lady (as she calls herself).

As a gentleman, knowing that the other person will say goodnight, one will definitely wait until the other person has said goodnight before hanging up the phone.

I saw that I didn't say goodnight to my love.

“Congratulations,” she said.

The Ono sisters looked at Aoyama Osamu.

There are reasons why there are fewer and fewer gentlemen in the world.

"Thank you," Aoyama replied.

Say goodnight quickly!
As if hearing his innermost thoughts and knowing he was anxious, she teased him, then smiled and asked, "Want to know my opinion on your kendo skills?"

"I don't want to," Aoyama Ryou replied.

Aren't you curious?

"Not curious."

The Ono sisters simultaneously said to him silently—"We are curious."

"But I'm also a little curious," Aoyama Risa had to change his tune.

"Guess." Seeing Shang Ai's tone, as leisurely as if she had gone out for a walk after dinner and even saw a car accident with no injuries but serious vehicle damage.

“B,” Aoyama replied.

Seeing this, she smiled and said, "You're always so modest."

So it's A?

"Hmm." The person opposite, Ai, seemed to nod slightly.

"Your judgment is as poor as ever. I can tell you bluntly that my kendo level is only B. Goodbye, goodnight."

"Wait a minute." Seeing that Shang Ai's tone left no room for refusal, "There's one more question."

"Sleepy."

"Qingshan, you woke me up first, and then suddenly asked me a question, which I answered."

Aoyama looked at the Ono sisters, indicating that they also bore some responsibility!

“You say it,” he said.

"How long have you been practicing kendo? According to the information I have, you have never done any part-time work related to kendo."

“When I was working part-time dismantling stages late at night, I would occasionally get the chance to pretend to be a crazy fan.”

"You mean you learned kendo by waving a cheering stick?"

“Yes,” Aoyama replied.

"Good night." This time, it was Ai who took the initiative to say it.

"Good night," Aoyama replied with a smile.

Strangely, when I hung up the phone, I heard a soft, pleasant laugh from the other end.

"What's she laughing at?" Aoyama asked, puzzled. "She's been tricked, and she's still laughing?"

"Who made you laugh?" Ono Mika asked him.

Aoyama Rika pondered, "Does that mean Aoi also wants to become part of our family?"

The two sisters looked at him like two pretty little female cats lying by the fish tank, staring at the little male fish inside.

"Wait! Don't get me wrong! When I say 'family,' I mean a relationship like ours! Sworn sisters!"

"So, when you met the senior, was she your adopted older sister or your adopted younger sister?" Ono Mizuki asked.

How could Aoyama Ryo possibly fall for such a trick? He replied, "I don't know her birthday."

"You really want Senior Sister Jian to be your sworn sister?!" Ono Mizuki was not about to let him off the hook!
"Don't slander people like that, okay? I have no interest in her," said Aoyama Ryou.

"Alright," Ono Mika said with a smile, "Get some rest. Tomorrow we'll go to the Seto Inland Sea and Aoyama. That's the place you wanted to go. You can plan the trip."

"Sister Mika!" Aoyama Rika was shocked to be addressed by her surname.

"Ah, I'm sorry, Ri!" Ono Mika said, feigning genuine apology.

"That scared him to death!" Ono Mizuki said with a delighted laugh.

They said goodnight to each other and went back to their respective rooms.

As Aoyama Risa walked, she used her phone to plan her trip to the Seto Inland Sea, while the chatter of the beautiful sisters behind her drifted over.

"I need to think of a move to scare him too!" Ono Mizuki said, not caring whether Aoyama Risa could hear her. "Sis, how about I call him 'Aoyama' too?"

"Will he rub my head?" Mika Ono said.

“Hmm—” Ono Mizuki fell into deep thought.

This seems to be a problem for her.

Aoyama Ryo hopes this will always remain a difficult problem.

Back in his bedroom, he fiddled with his phone for a while, browsing travel guides for the Seto Inland Sea.

Around 11 o'clock, he exited the travel website, clicked on LINE, and entered the chat interface with Miyako Yaeko.

He finally decided to confirm with her whether the deal was finalized.

And thank her.

Of course, it shouldn't be too straightforward.

[Aoyama Risa: [Photo: News section, Aoyama Risa's dashing sword-wielding posture, and reports of her victory]]

[Yaeko Miyayo: Let me show you the picture I took.]

[Yaeko Miyayo: [Photo: The moment when Risa Aoyama raises her bamboo sword]]

He's handsome enough to be a legendary figure in the game, known only by name but never seen in person.

[Aoyama Osamu: Thank you]

[Aoyama Osamu: Our deal?]

He decided to be more direct.

[Yaeko Miyayo: No matter what trouble you get into, I will do everything I can to help you.]

[Aoyama Osamu: Thank you]

[Aoyama Osamu: Also, thank you for providing the kendo room and for the support today.]

[Yaeko Miyayo: Mutual Benefit]

Aoyama Risa couldn't help but laugh.

[Aoyama Osamu: If there's anything I can do to help, I will.]

[Yaeko Miyayo: My grandfather wants to see you.]

[Aoyama Osamu: Please!]

[Yaeko Miyayo: It wasn't meeting the parents, just a chat between a senior and junior in kendo.]

[Aoyama Ryou: I see. Okay, I'll visit him at the police station dojo when I get back to Tokyo.]

[Yaeko Miyayo: My grandfather isn't in Tokyo; he's fishing in the Seto Inland Sea right now. You can stop by if you're passing by.]

what?
From the Seto Inland Sea to Kyoto, then to Hokkaido, traveling all the way north?

No, Aoyama Ryo felt this was more like a pilgrimage to the West.

(End of this chapter)