Living in Tokyo, starting with a lifestyle-related job

Upon hearing this voice, even though Mizuno Maki didn't want to do it, she couldn't help but secretly look up at Shirafumi beside her.

As always, he was quietly looking at the magic book.

Maki Mizuno's expression was somewhat complicated, her thoughts once again in turmoil.

Unconsciously.

drop drop~

The car door was opened again.

The punk crowd who attended the electronic music festival, just like yesterday, came here to catch the tram to go home or head to other places to continue their fun, since the festival had just ended.

Shiro Shiro wasn't surprised by this.

Because we already knew yesterday that these people were starting to attend electronic music festivals again.

The only problem is that with so many people flooding in, it will probably be just as crowded as before.

As Bai Feng had predicted, the situation turned out to be exactly as he had imagined.

The punk crowd that had gathered at the entrance surged inside as soon as they saw the tram arrive.

The once relatively empty carriage was suddenly filled with people.

There were even more people behind them trying to squeeze in.

Seeing this, Shiro Shiro was pushed towards Mizuno Maki, just like before.

If Maki Mizuno had witnessed this yesterday, she would have been very excited.

But after learning that Bai Feng already had a girlfriend, her expression became even more bitter when she encountered this scene again. She instinctively felt nervous and resistant, and cautiously shrank into a corner, even holding her schoolbag in both hands to block it in front of her.

She tried to increase the distance between herself and Bai Feng.

Since it wasn't the first time he'd seen Mizuno Maki do this, he wasn't surprised.

Although their relationship has improved a lot during this period.

But it's normal for Mizuno Maki to want to keep her distance since she doesn't like him.

Shiro Kaede didn't care or think much of it. He simply put his arm against the wall as usual, trying to stop the people behind him from pushing over.

She also intends to keep her distance from Maki Mizuno.

But in any case, there is the power of the crowd.

Even with his current strength of seven points, Shiro Kaede is still not enough.

Those who are supposed to be squeezed in will still be squeezed in the same way.

When Mizuno Maki felt Bai Feng's body press against her, her delicate body trembled slightly for a moment, and then she quickly lowered her head, not daring to look up or turn her face away to look elsewhere in front of him.

Because she was holding a schoolbag, her arm would inevitably come into contact with Shiro Kaede's body under these circumstances.

The warm body temperature slowly emanated from my arm.

Her whole body tensed up; she wanted to escape.

But now there's no way to escape.

As a result, Mizuno Maki's thoughts surged again. When she thought of Bai Feng, who could have belonged to her, but was now someone else's boyfriend, her eyes reddened and she lowered her head even further.

She didn't want him to see her current expression, nor did she dare to let him see it.

She was afraid he would discover her feelings.

drop drop~

The car doors closed slowly.

The tram was running on the tracks again.

after that.

Maki Mizuno couldn't remember how much time had passed.

The train finally arrived at Shibuya Station.

The people in the carriage began to leave quickly.

The carriage, which was originally packed with people, suddenly became incredibly empty.

Seeing this, Shiro Kaede was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.

I thought to myself, "Finally, I don't have to squeeze anymore."

But now that we've arrived at Shibuya Station, it's time to head back.

Shiro Shiro looked at Mizuno Maki, who was still staring blankly at the sky, and reminded her.

"Maki, it's time to go."

As he spoke, he began to walk away, preparing to leave.

While Mizuno Maki initially felt resistant and nervous about Bai Feng's approach, now that he has left, she feels an intense and overwhelming sense of emptiness.

This feeling made Mizuno Maki's heart ache.

But she knew that Bai Feng already had a girlfriend.

Maki Mizuno shook her head vigorously, trying to shake off all her strange emotions.

After she finished, she came to her senses and left the carriage.

However, she still maintained a distance of more than half a meter from Bai Feng.

The streets of Shibuya remain as bustling as ever.

There were crowds of people everywhere.

Noisy sounds kept coming from all around.

But Mizuno Maki didn't care about those people and things at all; she just wanted to get home as soon as possible.

While walking...

Mizuno Maki clenched her fingers uncomfortably as she looked at the road home, wondering if it seemed a little longer than before.

You used to be able to walk back in no time, right?

Why did it feel like I walked for so long today?

Suddenly remembering something, Shiro Kaede asked:

My sister's birthday is tomorrow.

"I plan to throw her a small birthday party tomorrow."

"Do you think it's better to hold it in a coffee shop or in the Literature Department?"

Maki Mizuno paused for a moment, then said:

"Aren't you doing it at home?"

Jindai Bai Feng nodded and said:

"It's also available at home."

"Because I don't get home until 10 p.m., and Chitanda Mirai and the others usually get home earlier, I thought I'd hold a party outside for Erina so they could come and celebrate with her."

Maki Mizuno remained silent for a moment before asking:

"when it start?"

Kamidai Bai Feng explained:

"Noon or afternoon, perhaps."

"Although it's called a birthday party, it's really just about bringing a cake and giving her a gift."

"So it won't be too troublesome and won't take much time."

Maki Mizuno actually knew that tomorrow was Erina's birthday, and she had prepared a birthday present in advance.

I also planned to give it to Erina when I was at the Literature Club or at a coffee shop.

Since Bai Feng has said so, then that's perfect.

However, she felt that the attic would be a better location.

Because they are too noisy at school, they will still be criticized.

Mizuno Maki shared her thoughts with Kamishiro Hakufu.

Kamishiro Shiro thought for a moment, then nodded and said:

"Okay, let's hold it in the loft of the coffee shop then."

Maki Mizuno nodded slightly, then fell silent again.

She didn't want to say anything.

But the thought that they were the only two people walking down the street made her restless and eager to ask Bai Feng if he still liked her.

"Bai Feng."

Shiro Shiro turned to look at her and asked in return:

"what happened?"

Maki Mizuno's lips moved slightly, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped herself.

But upon seeing Bai Feng's face, the scene of him holding hands with Chitanda Mirai at noon immediately came to mind.

She even said that she would never agree to Watanabe Hina and Maejima Rika dating.

Thinking of this, her expression grew even more bitter.

In the end, I was unable to say what I wanted to say.

I'm afraid I'll really hear things I don't want to hear.

Her eyes flickered, and she looked away to ask:

"Besides the birthday party, do you have anything planned before work tomorrow afternoon?"