I practiced as a monk alone in Japan.

Chapter 262 Thank you for the hospitality~
"By the way, how come you have so many DVDs of movies from the hot summer?"

The young woman, whose shirt hadn't been changed and whose hair was now wet again, was watching the images playing on television.

This time she was truly well-behaved, lying quietly in the boy's arms.

I rested my head on his chest, watching the scene change.

"Learn Chinese by watching, didn't I say I know Chinese?"

Gen Tsukino answered.

I can definitely say I feel refreshed now.

Unlike many men who would be exhausted at this time, Tsukino Gen was in high spirits.

It's not accurate to say he's acting like he's on drugs or going crazy.

"I didn't say that, but I'm not surprised that you can do everything."

"Officer Morita is quite the flatterer."

Tsukino Gen said with a smile.

The woman placed his hand on her chest and hugged him like that.

It wasn't that I was deliberately tempting the boy or making him feel any sensation; it was just that it felt exceptionally comfortable and made him feel exceptionally safe.

Everyone needs a sense of security.

It was like the first warmth that humans received after discovering fire.

It feels like being inside the most comfortable little box, close to my chest.

"No, not at all. I thought you were interesting from the start, quite different from other high school students. But after getting to know you, I realized I underestimated your charm. Now I understand that curiosity about a man is the beginning of falling in love."

Gen Tsukino gently stroked the hair on the other person's forehead and said with a smile.

"It's a little too late to realize this now."

"I know, but I won't regret it."

"Don't you have to go to work tomorrow?"

Gen Tsukino wasn't urging the other person to leave; he was simply curious.

She nodded. "I have to go to work."

"I have to go to school tomorrow too."

"It's okay, you can walk by yourself tomorrow morning. It's not like I don't know how to get home."

She seems to be playing the role of a very sensible lover.

That's right, this wasn't just wishful thinking on Tsukino Gen's part; the signals he gave were exactly like that.

What Chinatsu Morita said and did essentially placed herself in the position of a lover. She didn't delve into the boy's private life, nor did she need to make their relationship public. What she wanted was simple: to have moments alone together like this.

Is it really necessary to offer comfort in such a situation? It seems unnecessary.

She's not a child anymore; she's an adult older than herself. She's long understood that everything comes at a price, and you lose something in order to gain something.

Moreover, this boy never belonged to her in the first place.

"Oh, then be a little more careful when you leave, next door."

"Hey, you're really mean-spirited."

"I'm annoyed," said Chinatsu Morita.

Of course she knew what Tsukino Gen meant; she just didn't want him to see it, he was definitely a scumbag.

Gen Tsukino sighed and patted her hair. "You understand, that's all that matters. You don't understand, do you?"

The second half of the question asks about the movie being played, "A Certain Forest".

Let alone the Japanese, even he himself couldn't say he fully understood it. Of course, this kind of movie is a matter of personal interpretation, like a thousand Hamlets.

She yawned. "I'm a little sleepy."

"Then go to sleep."

Gen Tsukino simply picked the other person up by the waist.

At this point, Chinatsu Morita didn't do anything else obsessive; she was genuinely tired.

In the face of this tireless young man, no amount of determination seems to be enough.

I've heard that there are only oxen that die from exhaustion, not land that gets ruined from plowing.

It doesn't seem to apply to him.

She obediently sat on the bed and was simply covered with a blanket.

Breathing on the boy's chest.

Suddenly, in the darkness.

Gen Tsukino asked.

What is your biggest wish?

Does world peace count?

“Say something that is possible.”

"Puch."

The woman turned over, and the rustling sound—the sound of her hair rubbing against the blanket—was surprisingly pleasant to hear.

The most beautiful musical instrument in the world will probably always be in our lives.

She turned slightly over, her bright eyes gazing at the boy in the darkness.

"Is this because you feel guilty and want to make amends by granting me one of your wishes?"

Gen Tsukino shook his head. "I don't deny that part of what I think, but more than that, I feel very comfortable with you, so I want to do something for you."

Upon hearing this...

Chinatsu Morita's expression fell silent, her smile freezing and then slowly fading.

She leaned against the boy's chest and said in a low voice.

"I would be willing to die for you if you did this."

"It's not that serious."

The boy chuckled to himself.

Because of liking and loving someone, you want to take the initiative to do things for them. This is a normal emotion.

Sometimes, one-sided giving doesn't even require a response from the other party; it's just to satisfy oneself.

Therefore, there's no need for Tsukino Gen to feel moved.

"I really have a big wish."

"Chinatsu Morita said softly."

"what?"

"I want to have some private time with you, and then go to a country or an island where no one knows us, where there are tropical plants and a blue sea."

"Travel?"

"Then I'll put on a pure white wedding dress and have a wedding with you. There will be no witnesses, no marriage certificate, and no one else will know."

Her voice was very clear in the darkness.

But the surroundings were unusually quiet.

In the quiet, one could hear the boy's slightly quickened heartbeat.

After saying that, Chinatsu Morita stopped there. She didn't ask if it was alright, because it was actually a rather difficult wish, and unlikely to be fulfilled.

With so many people around him, how could they allow him to disappear for so long?

Even if he could, he might not be willing to do it.

His bottom line is always in a strange and delicate situation, so all he can do seems to be not to force it, and just talk about it.

But after a brief silence, she felt a gentle embrace around her back and heard the boy's voice. "Okay, I promise you. Goodnight."

".Good night."

There were no lonely cries this night.

Chinatsu Morita slept soundly, so soundly that she didn't even notice that the other person had left the room by morning.

I could smell the aroma of food coming from the living room.

When they came out, the boy was already long gone.

I slept for a while and my colleagues called quite a few times, but I didn't hear a single one of them.

Since I started this job, this level of sleep quality has been terrible; it's almost like I've been drugged.

Of course, being with him is no different from being on drugs.

It's both crazy and addictive.

He left a table full of breakfast, but not a single note or a message.

Perhaps because there will be many more opportunities to meet in the future, there is no need to fill the emptiness of life with so-called romance.

But some people are born for romance and die for love.

Chinatsu Morita quickly washed up and then enjoyed breakfast with great satisfaction.

I didn't search his room for anything. He told me a lot about his story last night, and maybe I could use my professional skills to find some clues.

But what's the point?

Let's just listen to his version of the story, whether it's true or not, at least it's the version he wants to believe.

After packing her clothes, she thought for a moment and tore off a piece of paper from the notepad she always carried with her.

Then I wrote a few simple words.

Thank you for your hospitality.

I stuck it on the corner of the table, but thinking about it, it seems like something is missing.

So she took out her lipstick and applied it to her lips, then kissed the paper, leaving a red mark.

Life is full of surprises, and no one can be sure that the last time they saw their loved one was the last time they would ever see them.

Therefore, every parting must end with a kiss.

I don't know if he remembers kissing me before leaving this morning, but I know I will.

When Chinatsu Morita left Gen Tsukino's house without encountering any accidents.

The boy had already arrived at the classroom.

The homeroom teacher, Sakuraba Yuki, arrived at the classroom very early, seemingly to announce something.

The noise quickly subsided.

Gen Tsukino saw Sakura Kazama not far from the front seat. She seemed to sense the boy's casual gaze and turned her face around with a smile.

Her smile is always like a cherry tomato hanging on a banyan tree, bright and vibrant.

How can cherry tomatoes grow on a banyan tree?
So how can there be such a beautiful smile in this world?

"Alright, students, please be quiet. I have something to announce."

Sakuraba Yuki smiled as she looked at all the students below the stage.

"The school will organize an autumn outing at the end of this month."

"Wow!!"

"Autumn outing?"

"So early?"

"It's getting late, isn't it? It's been autumn for a long time now."

"I'm so excited no matter what!"

That's how it is during student days; you have an intense curiosity about everything except attending classes.

If there are activities outside of school, that would be even better.

"Where did you go on your autumn outing last year? I can hardly remember. Where are you going this time?"

Sakuraba Yuki patiently waited until the excitement below had mostly subsided before continuing.

"It's in the city under our jurisdiction. Because we're worried about having too many students, we'll basically go in batches. The entire second year of high school will go together at the end of the month. If anyone isn't going, they can register with the class monitor in advance and explain the reason. I'll also call their parents to let them know. That's all. Get ready for class soon."

Wait until Sakuraba Yuki leaves the classroom.

The classroom became so lively it was as if a pot had exploded.

Discussions filled the air from all sides.

"Qixia City! The one with the sunflower fields!"

"I've wanted to go there for a long time, but it was too crowded during the summer vacation!"

"Wow! The school really knows us so well! I have to go this time, and I'm bringing my camera!"

"It's a pity I can't go with my boyfriend because of a school event; it'll be a little less special."

"Boyfriend? Where did you get that from! Get out of here, you two-bodied dog!"

Gen Tsukino was also put his arm around her shoulder.

Miura Akihiko asked with a grin, "Are you going to Shiga City?"

"Maybe I'll go."

"Huh? This time you didn't firmly refuse, you've changed!"

Miura Akihiko stared wide-eyed at Tsukino Gen, as if he had noticed something incredible.

"Don't exaggerate like that, I just missed the autumn outing last year because I was sick."

"Come to think of it, wait a minute, with your physical condition, you were sick last year? It's very suspicious."

Miura Akihiko pondered.

Suzuki walked over and said with a smile, "Don't you understand? Because I wasn't familiar with Kazama and the young lady last year, I didn't have the desire to go. Now that those two are here, how could I not go?"

"That's the right answer." Miura Akihiko suddenly realized, but then looked at him suspiciously, "But... if you go for the entire second year of high school, can you handle it?"

Is this something you should be worrying about?

Suzuki said with a laugh.

Miura Akihiko declared righteously, "What if someone like Miss Tsukino upsets her and ends up dead in the wilderness? Of course, we have to be careful. Hey, Tsukino, you're about to go to class!"

Gen Tsukino ignored the two of them egging him on.

He walked straight out of the classroom.

The girl seemed to be waiting in the hallway.

Just as the boy got close, he turned around at the perfect moment, like a famous scene from an anime.

It's just a pity that there were no cherry blossom petals fluttering down.

The girl smiled and looked at Tsukino Gen.

A completely different approach from usual, getting straight to the point.

"Are you going to Shichi with Rin-chan?"

Gen Tsukino smiled wryly, "This question is too sharp and direct; I wasn't prepared at all."

Kazama Sakura smiled and took out her phone.

"No need to prepare, Xiaolin and I have already discussed it. The three of us will go together~"

what?
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(End of this chapter)