Living in Tokyo, starting with a lifestyle-related job

Why did you arrive so quickly?

Why did it feel like the tram took so long to arrive when I was just waiting for it?

But she also knew it was late and she should go back, so she nodded in agreement:

"Ah."

The two went into the carriage.

The train carriages were as empty as ever today.

Shiro Kaede randomly picked a seat and sat down.

This time, Mizuno Maki only pondered for a second before sitting down next to him.

After the two entered, they both started reading books, just like before.

At this moment, Maki Mizuno's mind was still not on the book.

She secretly glanced at Shiro Kaede beside her, and as she watched his profile as he intently read a literary novel, she couldn't help but become somewhat mesmerized.

[Next stop is]

As the announcement came over the loudspeaker in the carriage.

The carriage doors slowly closed.

However, at the moment of closing.

Three girls from St. Sakura Girls' Academy jogged in.

Then they all whispered among themselves, somewhat relieved.

"I was almost stopped by the police just now. Why aren't you home so late?"

"Luckily, Sanae was quick-witted and told us to run away as soon as she saw the police."

Tachikawa Sanae smiled slightly and said:

"I just happened to see it."

"There are plenty of empty seats now, let's sit down and talk."

The other two companions nodded repeatedly upon hearing this.

"Uh-huh!"

"There are plenty of seats tonight, let's sit together."

After agreeing, Sanae Tachikawa glanced around the carriage.

But when she discovered that Shiro Kaede was also in the back of the carriage, she was overjoyed.

I just felt that this must be the guidance of fate!

Sanae Tachikawa immediately went over, but when she got closer, she was surprised to find that Mizuno Maki was sitting next to Shiro Shiro.

Why are those two sitting together?

And they were sitting so close together?

Could it be that Kamishiro-kun has already successfully confessed his feelings?

They're already a couple, that's why they're together?!

Sanae Tachikawa's face turned deathly pale in an instant.

This result was like a nightmare for her.

Do not!

This is impossible!

Didn't Kamishiro-kun say that he didn't want to be in a relationship for the time being?

How could he suddenly be with Maki Mizuno again?

Moreover, the results of divination cannot lie to oneself!

Something is definitely wrong here!

The sudden entry of the three also attracted the attention of Mizuno Maki, who was immediately astonished when she saw Tachikawa Sanae.

Why would Sanae Tachikawa come to this carriage at this time?

St. Sakura Girls' Academy isn't at Hibiya Station, it's at the next station!

And it's already past 10 p.m.

It's not school dismissal time at all.

Why are they all here?

Maki Mizuno felt that things were getting a bit complicated.

Because Tachikawa Sanae went to the same junior high school as her and Kamishiro-kun.

If Tachikawa Sanae notices this place, she'll definitely come over.

Then she won't be able to stay with Kamishiro-kun anymore.

As the saying goes, what you fear most is what will happen.

Sanae Tachikawa and Maki Mizuno's gazes met, and they both noticed each other's presence.

Mizuno Maki's expression was somewhat complicated; she knew that this time she probably couldn't escape it.

"Sanae, there's a seat here!"

"Let's go quickly!"

The two companions tried to pull Tachikawa Sanae to an empty seat.

However, Sanae Tachikawa's eyes were incredibly firm as she shook her head and said:

"No."

"Let's sit here."

As she spoke, she stood directly in front of Shiro Kaede, smiling and greeting him:

Good evening, Kamishiro-kun.

Good evening, Mizuno-san!

When Sanae Tachikawa mentioned Maki Mizuno's name, her voice seemed to get a little louder.

Mizuno Maki had a vague feeling about it, but she wasn't sure, thinking she was just overthinking it.

She replied politely:

"Good evening, Tachikawa-san."

When Shiro Shiro heard someone calling him, he realized what was happening and looked up.

He was somewhat surprised when he discovered it was Tachikawa Sanae:

"Tachikawa-san?"

"Why are you here?"

"I think it's quite late now, isn't it?"

Tachikawa Sanae smiled:

I'll explain those things to you later.

"May I sit next to you?"

Divine Bai Feng nodded and said:

"Of course you can, this isn't my home."

"sit down."

Tachikawa Sanae thanked:

"Thank you."

"Come on over, there are still seats available."

She patted the spot next to her, gesturing for her two friends to come over.

The other two companions were surprised that Sanae Tachikawa was sitting next to that handsome guy.

Both of them were immediately surprised.

But after looking closely, I realized that this person was the same guy that Sanae Tachikawa asked about on LINE before.

The two suddenly realized that Tachikawa Sanae wanted to woo the boy, so they both accepted and sat down.

Since Shiro Shiro was sitting in the middle, there were still quite a few seats available, and all three of them could sit comfortably.

Sanae Tachikawa squinted at the two of them and asked directly:

Before answering your question, Kamishiro-kun, I'd like to ask you, Kamishiro-kun, how did you end up with Mizuno-san?

"Could it be that you two are already a couple?"

Upon hearing the word "couple," Mizuno Maki blushed slightly, feeling quite shy. She stammered, unsure of how to explain it properly.

"We are not a couple," Shiro Shiro said, shaking his head in denial.

Upon hearing Bai Feng's decisive rejection, Mizuno Maki, who had been somewhat happy, suddenly felt suffocated. Her expression turned bitter, and she slowly lowered her head, looking very disappointed.

Why is Kamishiro so decisive?

Was he still bothered by the failed confession he made back then, which is why he so decisively rejected it?

I don't think so.

The real reason is probably because she and Kamishiro-kun have never dated, which is why he said that.

right.

That should be it.

They have never dated, so how can they be considered lovers?