Tokyo girls have a big problem

Chapter 261 This is the only way to happiness

After hanging up with Ai, Aoyama Ryo mentally prepared himself for a while before calling Ono Mika.

As he pressed the call button, he stood up, walked to the veranda, and looked up at the stars in the sky.

Suddenly, the starry sky seemed to transform into the starry sky of Okinawa, and then memories of fireflies, night breezes, ocean waves, morning runs, and so on fell like rain.

The call was answered.

"Reason?" Mika Ono's gentle voice came through.

“Sister Meihua,” Aoyama Risa said with a smile, “I suddenly remembered something. When I won the Jade Dragon Flag Championship, you and Meiyue each promised me something. Meiyue has already done it, but you haven’t, right?”

Ono Mika smiled.

And there was Ono Mizuki's laughter.

“I’d forgotten all about it,” Mika Ono said.

“Me too.” Aoyama Ryou always remembered.

After a brief pause, he said, "Starting tomorrow morning, until we leave Kyoto, accompany me for a morning run every day—whether Mizuki is willing to accompany you or not is your business, but you must come."

"Haha~" Ono Mizuki laughed heartily.

“Okay,” Ono Mika replied reluctantly, her voice tinged with a hint of amusement.

After hanging up the phone, Aoyama Ryo let out a long sigh of relief.

He confessed his feelings while he was about to go for a run.

—How should I put it?

"I like you?"

Aoyama Ryo paced back and forth, racking his brains, trying to find a more romantic way to express his feelings.

They gave up quickly.

Rather than romance, pragmatism is more suitable for a confession destined to fail: clearly state your feelings and convey them to the other person without any deviation.

Once it was confirmed, Aoyama Rin stopped thinking about it. The more you think about something, the more nervous you become.

While charging my phone, I picked out "The Grammar of Editing" from the five books I bought today.

--system

hum~
Aoyama Ryo put down his book and picked up his phone.

I saw a call from Shang Ai.

"What kind of guidance do you need?" he asked with a smile after the call connected.

He saw that Shang Ai didn't say anything.

"Hmm?" Qingshan Li was puzzled.

"Let me confirm this one more time: no matter what happens, you will definitely confess, right?" Ai said.

"Ah."

"Alright, now I'm going to say something."

Aoyama Risa unplugged his phone and sat cross-legged against the wall: "Go on."

"Aoyama-kun, Ono Mika is the first person you've ever liked. After being rejected, you might doubt yourself. During this time, I've also been encouraging you to try to become a more charming man, but actually, you're already very charming."

“I haven’t been rejected yet.” Aoyama Risa smiled wryly.

"Don't doubt yourself. The fact that Ono Mika doesn't like you only proves one thing: she has her own views on the opposite sex, and it has nothing to do with whether you are outstanding or not."

Aoyama Ryo lowered his head and smiled.

He saw the words of love seep into his mind and body, and a gentle warmth flowed through his heart.

"Thank you," he said. "I feel full of courage now."

"besides."

"besides?"

“And another thing,” Ai said, “I’m not kidding when I say I’ll marry you at twenty-nine.”

Aoyama Ryo didn't know what to say.

"Don't believe me?" There was a faint smile in Shang Ai's voice.

"Kind of."

"We kissed."

"."

“So,” Ai Mikami seemed to take a deep breath silently, “you’re not unwanted. I’m far better than Mika Ono, and I will marry you when I’m twenty-nine.”

Aoyama Risa laughed: "That was a choice made out of necessity, wasn't it?"

“One of the reasons I’m carefree is that I never force myself to do anything,” Ai Mikami said.

Aoyama Ryo stood up, went to the corridor, and looked up at the night sky once again.

"Aren't you going to say anything?" See above for more information.

Aoyama Risa smiled and said, "What a wonderful night."

On the other end of the phone, Jian Shang Ai smiled softly.

“It’s okay to be sad, but like a summer downpour, it’s only allowed to last a little while,” she warned.

“Okay,” Aoyama Ryo agreed.

"Good night."

"Good night."

Aoyama Ryo faced the night sky, took a deep breath, and felt as refreshed as if a system update had resolved the lag and cleared the memory.

--system

[Guide to Getting Started with Reading]

[Reading D↑]

[Video Editing E↑]

Contrary to expectations, I remained focused for almost the entire time, as if the idea of ​​confessing tomorrow didn't exist.

Regardless of whether the confession is successful or not, editing is something you still need to learn, and life goes on.

An hour and a half later.

【Evaluation Improvement】

[Video Editing: E→D]

[Special skill upgraded, reward received, claim now?]

Two hours later.

【Evaluation Improvement】

[Reading: D→C]

[Special skill upgraded, reward received, claim now?]

—Is this some kind of compensation? Koito, are you comforting me too?
No, it has nothing to do with the system; it's his own effort.

Whether the system is truly comforting him depends on the outcome of the lottery.

--lottery!
[Start the lottery]

[Sony Alpha 9III + 24-70 GM2 Lens Kit *1]

--oh!

Not bad.

It's very practical, exactly what I needed, and most importantly, it's free. I just don't know if it's any good; I don't understand cameras.

System·Aoyama Risa got up and walked towards his phone, which was charging.

Unlike the previous travel vouchers, is this an online lottery? Qingshan Ideal is reminiscent of its past life, with events like "giving away computers in live streams" and "giving away cars on Weibo."

The reason he thought of his past life was because in this life he had been working part-time and knew nothing about Japan.

System·Aoyama Rika dialed the phone number of her beloved.

--Um?

Wait a minute!

I saw that Shang Ai didn't answer.

System·Aoyama Ryo put down his phone, left 'Starry Sky', and walked step by step toward 'Clear Mist'.

--stop!!!!!
dong dong dong.

"Who is it?" Jian Shangai was woken up.

Two hours had passed since she comforted Aoyama Risa.

“Me,” replied System Aoyama Ryo.

—Are you me?!

But just as the system cannot refute Aoyama Osamu's "the system's is mine," Aoyama Osamu cannot refute the system's "I am Aoyama Osamu."

The door opened, and Mikami Ai, wearing a yukata, yawned, her usually flawless black hair slightly disheveled.

This did not diminish her beauty; on the contrary, it added to her charm.

Seeing her at home makes one feel a sense of warmth and familiarity.

When visiting late at night, anyone with common sense knows that guests should wait for the host to ask what's wrong before making a request.

Unfortunately, the system wasn't even human, let alone trying.

"I need a camera."

Before she could even speak, she hadn't finished yawning.

"Camera?" Jian Ai asked, puzzled.

"Camera," said System Aoyama.

"Is she asking for comfort? Or does she think we'll get married sooner or later and is asking me for pocket money in advance?" See iAsk.

—The band needs it, the band needs it, the band needs it.
Just like cheating before an exam, repeatedly sketching formulas, words, and ancient poems on white draft paper, Aoyama Risa hoped that his inner voice could slightly permeate the system.

"Buy it or not?" System Aoyama Risa asked directly.

Seeing that she looked at him, she said, "Looks like after I said 'we kissed,' you thought you had me wrapped around your finger? Buy it."

—Are you really going to buy it?

"Sony Alpha 9III, lens 2470GM2".

Seeing Shang Ai's expression, it was like looking at a beggar with pity and planning to treat him to Yoshinoya, but the beggar wanted to eat nigiri sushi instead.

".purchase."

Just as Aoyama Risa regained control, Mikami Ai said again, "Thirty years old."

Thirty it is!

Seeing that Shang Ai had been staring at him for a while, she suddenly laughed and said, "Coming to me for the camera so late, does that mean 'I will keep my promise to get married at thirty'?"

".Yes."

You can't exactly say you came here just to ask for the camera, can you?
If Aoyama Risa marries Akihime at the age of thirty, he won't be at a disadvantage. Besides, there's a condition: he will only marry her if he's still single at thirty.

"I have a request." The black-haired girl raised her slender, snow-white index finger.

"what?"

"You must maintain your chastity before marriage."

"."

“By the way,” said Ai, “just in case, there’s a question I should ask you, because your behavior tonight makes me suspect you’re not a good person.”

Aoyama completely agrees with this statement.

"Excuse me." So he readily agreed.

"Have you ever had intimate contact with someone of the opposite sex?" See above for answers.

“No,” Aoyama replied.

"Not only, but also kissing, hugging, and holding hands."

"No."

"Go back to sleep, you'll get your camera tomorrow," Ai said, seemingly about to yawn again.

“Wait, the camera is for the Sunny Day Band, and I think it might also be needed for the upcoming cultural festival!” Aoyama Osamu quickly said. “Good night.” Seeing that Ai wasn’t listening at all, he suppressed a yawn and closed the door.

As Aoyama walked back, he really wanted to slap the system, but he was afraid of hurting himself, so he let it go.

Back at 'Starry Sky', he continued drawing lots—after feeling utterly helpless, he wanted to see what else the system could do.

--smoke!

[Start the lottery]

Nutrition Chart

--what?
[Today's Nutrition Chart]

[Grains, tubers, and legumes: {Variety: 4/3}, {Quantity: Sufficient}]

[Vegetables and Fruits: {Variety: 4/4}, {Quantity: Insufficient, suggested to eat one bite of apple or two grapes}]

[Livestock, poultry, fish, eggs: {Type: 5/2}, {Quantity: Excessive}]

Exercise intensity: Sufficient

【Sleep: enough】

Nutritional quantification?

It seems quite useful.

Aoyama Osamu possesses the talent "Slow," which makes him look young. If he also has a nutrition chart, then he truly looks young.

There was a leftover fruit platter in the room, but it only contained apples, not grapes, so he ate the apples.

Vegetables and fruits: {Variety: 5/4}, {Quantity: Sufficient, suggested to eat two grapes}

He ate a little bit of other fruit.

Vegetables and fruits: {Variety: 7/4}, {Quantity: Sufficient}

There are substitutes for every food, but the system's recommendations should be the best.

After brushing his teeth, Aoyama finally lay down.

When I'm busy, it's nothing, but when I calm down and think about confessing my feelings tomorrow, my heart starts racing, and I remember the phone call I had with my love before going to sleep.

I tossed and turned for a long time before finally falling asleep.

At 5:30 a.m. on August 4th, as soon as I opened my eyes, my heart started racing again, and my breathing became rapid.

While brushing his teeth, Aoyama Ryo glanced at the nutrition facts.

[Today's Nutrition Chart]

[Grains, tubers, legumes: {Variety: 0/3}, {Quantity: Insufficient}]

Vegetables and fruits: {Variety: 0/4}, {Quantity: Insufficient}

Livestock, poultry, fish, eggs: {Types: 0/2}, {Quantity: Insufficient}

[Exercise volume: Insufficient]

【Sleep: enough】

Upon closer reflection, there are still shortcomings; it doesn't specify details for each meal—this mindset is akin to "wanting more after getting what one wants," which is greed.

[Aoyama Rika: Sis, I'm ready.]

[Ono Mika: [Expression: Staring blankly due to lack of sleep~~]]

[Aoyama Osamu: I'm waiting for you!]

Stepping out of the room, I saw that Shang Ai had also gotten up.

He quickly asked, "Are you going for a morning run too?"

“I’m leaving now, I’ll be with you all again tomorrow,” said Ai.

Aoyama immediately realized how thoughtful that was!

Going out for a morning run today is to let everyone know that she also has the habit of jogging in the morning, so that running together tomorrow won't seem too abrupt.

Running together tomorrow can also alleviate the embarrassment of Aoyama Ryo's failed confession.

"Is twenty-nine years old okay?" Aoyama Rika asked.

"You? You're trying to bargain with me?" Seeing that Shang Ai laughed, I found it ridiculous.

She picked up the unidentified liquid that tasted awful, took a sip, and couldn't help but frown slightly, even though she had been drinking it since childhood.

"Give me a bite," Aoyama Risa asked curiously.

He took a cup.

I'm very happy to share what I see.

Aoyama Rika had tried it before, but she drank it this time because she had just received the "nutrition chart" and was wondering what the purpose of the supplement that a young lady like Shang Ai often drank was.

"Gudu~"

[Today's Nutrition Chart]

[Grains, tubers, legumes: {Variety: 12/3}, {Quantity: Insufficient}]

Vegetables and fruits: {Variety: 12/4}, {Quantity: Insufficient}

Livestock, poultry, fish, eggs: {Types: 12/2}, {Quantity: Insufficient}

[Exercise volume: Insufficient]

【Sleep: enough】

"Is this an elixir of immortality?" asked Aoyama Rika.

Seeing that Shang Ai ignored him and was "drinking bitter water" one sip at a time, as if she were waging a war.

Aoyama Risa understood why it tasted so bad. No, if it could be visually appealing and not taste so bad that it would cause psychological problems, it would already be considered a masterpiece!

At this moment, Elsa Tenyu appeared.

Finished!

Aoyama Ryo forgot about her; she also had a habit of exercising in the morning!

"Xiao Ai!" he whispered for help.

Having suffered and with a furrowed brow, Jian Shang Ai turned to look at him, then caught a glimpse of a blonde girl in sportswear behind him.

"Good morning, Tianyu." Jian Shang twisted the bottle cap shut.

"Good morning," said Elsa Tenyu, then her emerald-green eyes looked at Aoyama Rin.

"Good morning," said Aoyama Riya.

"Is Tianyu planning to go for a morning run later?" See iAsk.

Elsa Tianyu nodded.

“Come with me.” Ai said directly, “Aoyama-kun is planning to confess to Ono Mika-senpai, but he will definitely be rejected.”

Elsa Tianyu thought for a moment and asked, "Will I definitely be rejected?"

"must."

"Okay, I'll run with you."

“Alright,” said Aoi to Aoyama.

Aoyama Riki almost cried.

Not long after Ai and Elsa left, Mika Ono walked out of the 'East Pavilion'.

"Isn't Mizuki coming?" Aoyama asked.

"She got up, then lay down again," Mika Ono said.

"You've completely forgotten about the time you took a bath with her and me."

"Shh~~" Ono Mika told him to keep his voice down.

The three are not siblings, so taking a bath together would be misunderstood.

Of course, even if you're related by blood, taking a bath together can lead to misunderstandings.

"set off!"

Following the route from the previous few days, Aoyama Risa took Ono Mika for a run.

Hanamikoji Street was almost deserted, and the unlit lanterns added a touch of tranquility compared to the nighttime atmosphere.

"Sister Meihua, shall I take a picture of you?" Aoyama Risa said.

Mika Ono makes a peace sign, so cute.

When Mizuki isn't around, she turns into a little girl, lively and even a bit mischievous.

When they arrived at Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, Aoyama Risa said, "Be careful. It is said that if you fall here, you will bring bad luck. Only by buying candied hawthorns can you ward off bad luck."

"Candied hawthorns?" Ono Mika laughed. "Even if Mizuki hadn't fallen, she would have bought them to eat."

Ono Mika was tired from the journey, so the two of them sat down on a bench by the street to rest.

"Getting up early is good too." Mika Ono took a deep breath.

“You don’t usually get up late, you just don’t go out for a run.” Aoyama Risa’s heart began to race.

“But I have to go out in the next few days,” Ono Mika said, giving him a reproachful look.

"Sister Meihua."

"Ah."

“What happened last night is true. I was not angry with you,” said Aoyama Risa.

"Mmm." Ono Mika smiled, seemingly in a good mood.

“What Rino said is true, I have feelings for you,” Aoyama Risa said.

"Ah."

"Even though I was rejected by you in Okinawa, I wasn't angry, just a little sad."

Ono Mika looked down at her shoes. In comparison, Aoyama Risa's feet were big and solid, and she wanted to lean her small feet against them.

“I still like you, Mika-nee,” Aoyama Rie said.

Ono Mika didn't say anything.

“It’s okay if you reject me.” Aoyama Ryou looked at her.

After a moment of silence, Ono Mika said in a distant voice, "If we get together, what will happen to Mizuki?"

Is this a sign of hope? Or just an excuse for rejection?
“She will always be our little sister,” said Aoyama Rido.

"What if she feels she's in the way and moves out later?"

"She's only in her first year of high school. We have time to make her believe that no matter what the future holds, we are a family."

If Mizuki Ono and Osamu Aoyama were together, Mika Ono would be confident that she could remain unmarried for the rest of her life, stay with the two of them, and even help take care of their children.

She would be very content with this future.

However, if she continues to insist, Aoyama Osamu might leave the family.

She's willing to do anything for this family of three.

"reason."

"Ok?"

"If you can get Mizuki to agree to date you and me, then I'll agree," Ono Mika said.

".ah?"

Ono Mika didn't say anything, but simply tapped Aoyama Risa's shoe lightly with her own.

"Really?" Aoyama asked again, snapping out of his daze.

"Mmm~" Ono Mika smiled brightly.

She suddenly understood.

Yes, the three of them want to be together forever, but they don't want one of them to be lonely and sad. When you think about it, there is no better way.

"How is this possible? How could this be?" Aoyama Rika muttered to herself, feeling dizzy as if she had fallen on the ground.

He wants to buy a string of candied hawthorns today.

Of course, Ono Mika knew very well that this was a difficult task, but even if she failed in the end, she could at least keep Aoyama Osamu with her and use this opportunity to strengthen the relationship between Aoyama Osamu and Ono Mitsuki.

She stood up, smiled, and said to the dazed Aoyama Risa, "You've rested enough, it's time to go back, Risa."

(End of this chapter)