Living in Tokyo, all I want to do is laze around.

The drawing is indeed not very good.

But from that moment on, Uesugi Kai no longer looked down on any simple drawing, even those drawn by children. Before she gave them away, she would put her love into every stroke on the white paper.

Qian Aiyi: "Brother... likes sister very much..."

Kai Uesugi turned his head to look at her and found that she was also looking at him very intently. In those sparkling eyes, there seemed to be corners that the sunlight could not reach.

“Yes,” he nodded, “if nothing unexpected happens, we will get married this year.”

Qian Aiyi: "Brother is very gentle, Sister Huahu will definitely be very happy."

For these sisters, happiness must be something they long for.

Indeed, from her previous descriptions, it's clear that their mother is an unreliable person.

I imagine the house was empty all night while my little sister was crying in her crib.

The mother's nightlife is bustling with neon lights, while her two-year-old sister rocks her cradle in the dark room to comfort her crying younger sister.

Qian Aiyi's eyes, which should have been clear, have been worn down by a layer of forbearance and strength over the years.

"Ah, it's finished."

Ai held up the drawing paper again, showing it to her older sister and Uesugi Kai opposite her, "What do you think?"

The painting depicts four people having lunch together, but it seems to have been modified, with the addition of the sun, grass, and cherry blossom trees.

It was clear they were having a picnic outdoors. They had sandwiches and apples in front of them, the sun was shining on their faces, and all four of them were smiling. Cherry blossoms were in full bloom on the grass, adding touches of pink to the sky.

Whether it's him, Hanabi, Aiyi, or Qian Aiyi, they're all laughing together.

Qian Aiyi clapped her hands in praise of her younger sister's painting. Perhaps in her eyes, this kind of life bathed in sunlight is what she longs for deep down...

"It's beautifully drawn." Qian Aiyi was a little surprised that she could draw so well.

“No, no,” Ai shook her head at her sister. “Sister should tell Hanabi-neechan. She drew this for me.”

Kai Uesugi interjected, "So, Ai, how did you thank Hanabi-neechan?"

“Oh right, I haven’t said thank you yet,” Ai, lying in Hanabi’s arms, tilted her head and asked, “Is there anything you want, Hanabi-neechan? The old fox can give it to you.”

"Need not--"

Hanabi Hanamaru was about to refuse when Kai Uesugi answered for her:

"Hanabi-neechan likes sharks. She really wants that shark toy in your classroom, but she's not very good at bowling."

"I know, brother wants to use me to help him woo Hanabi-neechan, but no problem,"

Ai-yi crawled out of Hanabi's arms and stood in front of the table. "Today's goal is to help Hanabi get the Great Shark! Brother, get your neck clean and wait."

Kai Uesugi: "..."

Qian Aiyi: "Aiyi!"

......

Children's Day in the afternoon.

As it turns out, Ai Yi's technique is similar to Hua Huo's; even with the children's version of classroom bowling, she can't hit the target at all.

Knocking down all the pins gives you a one-point card. To get the shark, you need five points, which means bowling five times.

But apart from Uesugi, no one else could defeat them all.

Even if several older students from the University of Tokyo came, it wouldn't work.

The reason is obviously a design flaw. The pins are of standard size, while the balls are much smaller and lighter to accommodate children.

Standard balls are difficult enough to knock down all at once, let alone smaller balls and larger pins...

Children who are not strong enough even get the ball stuck in the pins...

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A street scene in Tokyo at 1:39 p.m.

Cold rain sprinkled across the transparent umbrellas that were being used to walk between the high-rise buildings.

"Welcome to 7 Days Convenience Store."

"Hi, Seunghye, 300 yen."

"Sir, starting in September, you'll be charged for plastic bags. Here's your change: 190 yen. Please keep it safe."

Thank you for your patronage. We look forward to welcoming you again.

After leaving the convenience store, Uesugi Kai, whose chin was now covered in stubble, walked home alone, holding an umbrella.

The whispers of raindrops hitting the umbrella's surface filled my entire body with a chill.

Kai Uesugi didn't react much, letting the chill invade his body as he continued walking through the rain-soaked streets of Tokyo.

He answered the phone, carrying a clear plastic bag containing two cup noodles.

It is the mother.

【Akai, the letter from the University of Tokyo has arrived.】

【Um. 】

[It says on the sign that the entrance ceremony will be held on April 1st!]

That's really lucky.

[Yeah, yeah! I can't believe you actually got in, A-Zhao! This past year must have been tough, right? What do you want to eat tonight?]

Kai Uesugi glanced sideways at the two packs of Nissin Cup Noodles in his plastic bag.

The pattering raindrops continued to fill my ears.

I've already bought some instant noodles.

[Instant noodles? No way! That's unhealthy. When you get home, just wait for me to go grocery shopping; it'll be ready in a minute.]

【Um. 】

Kai Uesugi hung up the phone and put it back in his pocket.

Unexpectedly, it rang again.

It's Goto.

【Hello.】

[Haha, Uesugi, I passed! I passed!]

【Congratulations.】

Hey, you have no idea how tough it's been for me lately. Every night I wait for the envelope to arrive at home.

【Um. 】

Kai Uesugi, phone in hand, gazed at the passersby under their umbrellas as they brushed past him.

[Hey, Uesugi, are you alright? You don't sound very happy. Could it be that you...]

You've passed; don't worry.

[You passed? Haha, that's great! The University of Tokyo... I can't even dream of it. There's a class reunion on Friday, everyone's coming. Are you coming?]

【never mind.】

Hey, no way! The class reunion wouldn't be complete without you! You're a celebrity at our school! Do you know how many girls have asked me for your phone number?

[It wouldn't be much different without me.]

【How can you say that! Every classmate is important! If you don't come, Tsubokawa and I will drag you here!】

There's no need.

"Uesugi, this is necessary. We're worried about you." Goto's tone suddenly became serious.

What do I have to worry about?

Chapter 277: The day ended on the tram.

Living in Tokyo, all I want to do is laze around.

Looking at it from another angle, perhaps all the kindness she shows herself is Hanamaru Hanabi's way of winning her over?

Kai Uesugi could clearly sense that he couldn't live without her, and he was willing to be firmly held in her hands.

I'd probably feel good even if she kicked me with her little feet.

They strolled around the campus together, and she suddenly wanted to sit on the swings.

Kai Uesugi was behind her, pushing her back and watching her sway.

Her skirt fluttered gently, her back looked like that of a little girl; anyone standing behind her was happy to see her.

She is 17 years old this year, and this is a beautiful moment in her life.

"Marriage...?"

If she could, Kai Uesugi would want time to stand still forever, so she wouldn't grow up anymore. This feeling of happiness that comes from just seeing her is something she can't have easily obtained.

Back in the classroom, just as he reached the door, a large shark with an 'x' eye wobbled towards him.

"Here, take this and go on your date with Hanabi-neechan."

Uesugi Kai didn't see anyone, only a small shoe standing behind the shark's tail. Ai was completely blocked by the shark.

Seeing her staggering over, she was actually quite cute.

Ai suddenly poked her head out from behind the shark fin, "Hey! Brother smiled, so you're happy even when you're on a date with Hanabi-neechan!"

"I was laughing at how funny the way you were walking just now was."

"My brother is making excuses."

Ai said that, and then forcefully shoved the big shark she was holding into Uesugi Kai's arms.

"Don't forget to buy me some treats after you've made Hanabi-neechan happy."

"What do you want to eat?" Uesugi Kai took the large shark from her arms. It was something the two sisters had worked hard for all afternoon. Without them, it would have been really hard to get this.