Detective: I'm Sato Miwako's Informant

Shiraishi quickly composed himself, adopting a "I agree" expression, then glanced at the bewildered shop assistant and couldn't help but step forward and say:

"I'm sorry! The girls got a little disoriented and mistook this place for a shrine. I hope you don't mind."

"I see..."

The shop assistant nodded in sudden realization, a helpless expression on his face. He glanced at the three girls, shook his head, and turned to do his own thing.

Xiao Lan and the others looked embarrassed.

They seemed to realize that they had just done something a little stupid.

Sonoko blushed slightly, but she wasn't about to give up. She said to Shiraishi Xiu:

"Xiu, really, stop messing around! We were just asking if we had any unusual items. Maybe we really do have some amulets, like the ones on Mermaid Island last time. So, you can't interpret our thoughts based on yours."

"Yes, yes, you're right, you're all right. I remember when we were chatting at the barbecue restaurant just now, some of them were in home economics class and wanted to make oranges into tempura."

What do you mean?

"It's nothing, I was just saying. Okay, don't ask me anymore, I can't give you an answer."

Shiraishi Osamu knew when to stop.

There's no way around it. If I anger her, there will probably be another argument soon. And there are two other people around, so it might be one against three. It's better to avoid something like this where I'm definitely going to lose.

"Humph……"

Sonoko turned her head to the side and walked out of the store with Kazuha and Ran.

They wanted to continue shopping. Although it was just a small incident, it didn't dampen their spirits at all; on the contrary, it made them even happier.

Finally, after shopping for a long time, the three girls each bought something, all the same thing: some colorful thin threads, perfect for weaving bracelets or something.

They were satisfied; it wasn't expensive, and it suited them perfectly.

Xiaolan looked at Baishi Xiu and said, "Xiu, you've been shopping for so long, aren't you going to buy anything? How about we buy you a gift as a thank you for accompanying us shopping?"

Bai Shixiu said calmly, "No need. I'm just following you. I don't have any special purpose. There's no need for any repayment."

Kazuha smiled and said, "I always feel bad about that. Is there anywhere you'd like to go?"

Shiraishi Osamu thought for a moment and said, "I'm not very familiar with this place either, so why don't we go browse the bookstore?"

"Huh? You want to buy books?"

Sonoko was surprised.

She didn't believe that Shiraishi Osamu would be in the mood to read; it just didn't seem to fit his style at all.

Moreover, according to her understanding, Shiraishi Osamu seems to have never read books. At most, he seems to watch TV dramas and movies, and that's about it.

Shiraishi Osamu nodded: "Yeah! I don't have anything good to buy either, so I'll just have to go to the bookstore and see if I can find something I like."

Xiaolan chimed in, "I think it's a good idea. We've read almost all the books at home, so we can buy a few more light novels."

Kazuha's eyes lit up: "It was a mistake. I can go and buy some books from home, and I've already read them all."

Sonoko looked puzzled: "Do you all like reading? Well, in that case, I'll go take a look too..."

She felt helpless, as she felt that if she didn't go or buy a few books, she wouldn't be able to hang out with them.

However, she doesn't object to reading books, because she also likes to read light novels, which is a good way to pass the time.

And so, with completely different expressions, they walked together toward the large bookstore in the shopping mall.

Upon arriving at the bookstore, Shiraishi Osamu ignored the three girls and began browsing on his own. The three girls then parted ways and went to their preferred areas.

Looking for books.

The bookstore is a quiet place, and many people are looking for books they like, but they all make very little noise, or even none at all.

Kazuha looked at the covers of several books and flipped through the beginnings. Time passed by without her realizing it. Although book lovers can understand this feeling, not everyone loves books.

So she glanced at the time, felt a little guilty, put the book back in its place, and looked up at the books on the shelf. Suddenly, she noticed the top book, and its title caught her attention. At first glance, she seemed to have fallen in love with it.

Before she even noticed, Shiraishi Xiu had already come to her side. Seeing her staring at the book, he asked curiously:

"What, are you interested in this kind of book?"

"Ah... Ugh!"

Kazuha was startled, but breathed a sigh of relief after turning her head to look.

"Yes...yes...it's you! Actually, it's alright. I always feel that this type of book is particularly easy to read, without any pressure at all."

"Of course there's no pressure! I find reading these kinds of books as boring as reading plain water. If I had to choose, I'd rather read an even more boring magazine."

.

"Oh dear, people are all different. Besides, we have different interests, so of course we might like different things! For example, when I eat barbecue first thing in the morning, I don't feel particularly greasy. Instead, I feel a sense of happiness."

"You've expressed yourself completely wrong."

Osamu Shiraishi chuckled and shook his head. This adorably clumsy girl was just so cute, and her way of expressing herself was particularly amusing. Compared to Ran, she was a completely different kind of girl. He wondered when she would truly grow up, and what a sight that would be like then.

"No, that's not true..."

Kazuha wrinkled her little nose, reached out, and stood on tiptoe, trying to reach the book she liked on the highest shelf. But even after several attempts, she still couldn't reach it.

Leave.

"Hey……"

"what……"

"Yeah..."

After trying for a while, Kazuha finally felt like she was about to touch the book.

Sudden……

A figure loomed over her and attacked her from behind, a hand reaching out to snatch the book she was trying to grab.

Kazuha felt the body pressed tightly against her back, and its warmth made her face turn red instantly. For a moment, she didn't know what to do, so she could only freeze in that position, not moving at all.

"call……"

Shiraishi Osamu let out a soft breath, slowly lowered his body, and poked his head out from behind Kazuha's back and shoulder. He then held the book in front of her with his other hand and said gently:

Is it this book?

"……Um."

Kazuha made a soft sound, her hands trembling as she twisted them together, and nodded uneasily.

She felt her heart was about to jump out of her chest. The presence of the man so close to her made her feel a little out of control.

"Look?"

Shiraishi Osamu waved the hand in front of him.

With her face flushed and head down, He Ye carefully took the book from her hands and hugged it tightly, like a little victim.

At this moment, I can finally see the title of her book.

The Domineering CEO's Little Princess

It seems that girls this age might like having a boyfriend like this.

Or perhaps, this kind of boyfriend is the perfect partner in their minds.

Shiraishi Xiu looked at Kazuha, who remained motionless, placed his large hand on her head and ruffled it, asking suspiciously:

What are you spacing out for?

"I...I...I didn't!"

Kazuha hurriedly ran away a distance, her little cheeks puffed out, her rosy face like a big apple, glaring at Shiraishi Osamu with great dissatisfaction.

Shiraishi Xiu was speechless, wondering what was wrong with this little girl; she seemed a bit easily startled.

"Kazuha!!" x2

Ran and Sonoko ran over from the other side.

Sonoko asked, "Kazuha, have you made your choice yet?"

"I've made my choice."

Kazuha nodded, then quickly hid the book behind her back, looking a little embarrassed.

Sonoko peeked out curiously, her eyes lighting up instantly, and teased:

"Oh my, Kazuha, you actually like watching this kind of thing? I never knew you liked it."

"No...no, that's not true!"

Kazuha's face flushed red, her eyes darting around. Suddenly, she saw the book in Sonoko's hand, "My Domineering Female President," and her eyes lit up. She retorted:

"Sonoko, you're still talking about me? I didn't expect you to like this kind of thing."

"Hehe! I just like it, and I dare to admit it. Do you dare?"

"Well……"

Kazuha's expression faltered. She hadn't expected Sonoko to be so bold. Compared to her, she seemed far too timid.

Shiraishi Xiu shook his head:

"Alright, you've made your choice, let's go."

He thought about it for a long time, but realized that he was not suited to reading, so he gave up in the end.

I just didn't expect that even though I didn't choose one, the three girls each picked one. It was really quite innocent of them. I don't know who accompanied whom to the bookstore.

As soon as he left, the three girls immediately paid the bill and followed him, excitedly discussing the plot behind him.

"Xiaolan, why do you always choose schools like this? Don't you get tired of seeing the same old ones?"

"Great! I think it's pretty good. Sonoko, you're the one who always chooses these weird and wonderful books. I think you're the one who never gets tired of them!"

Kazuha silently stepped back a little, trying to withdraw from this battle, otherwise it would be really embarrassing to be discussed about it later!

pity……

Ran and Sonoko weren't going to let her off the hook, and the next second they were discussing her.

Chapter 0268: Yukiko Bites Someone