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

How to cooperate?

"Stand still, so Hanabi can compare the size of the clothes with Kai-kun's."

"Just standing there?"

"Um..."

Okay.

Hanamaru Hanabi and the saleswoman kept discussing and picked out a summer sweatshirt for him to change into.

"Does Kai-kun think it looks good?"

Kai Uesugi glanced down at the short-sleeved sweatshirt he was wearing and nodded: "Yeah, it looks good."

Hanamaru Hanabi had no objections this time, and continued to discuss the next combination with the saleswoman.

Seeing the two of them discussing so intensely, Uesugi Kai wondered to herself, "It's just buying clothes; as long as they look good, that's fine."

He felt that online shopping was more convenient, and the models' outfits looked sunny and cheerful.

"Miss, I think this white shirt is very nice. It matches your boyfriend perfectly. It gives off a clean and sophisticated vibe. White shirts are also quite versatile, easily switching between formal and casual, and they can handle both short and long weather conditions."

Hanabi Hanabi quickly placed the clothes in front of Kai Uesugi, who cooperated by opening her arms wide, acting as a clothes hanger so Hanabi could keep trying them on in front of her.

Clearly, Hanabi Hanamaru also likes this white shirt.

The saleswoman flashed her standard smile and began introducing the white shirt: "This white shirt is made of pure silk satin, from Beams' famous..."

A long list of additional information.

Through these seemingly random introductions, Uesugi Kai realized the meaning behind the last sentence the salesperson said to Hanabi Hanabi.

Seeing Hanabi Hanamoto keep looking the white shirt up and down, the saleswoman smiled even more kindly: "That's why the price is relatively high."

As for the result...

Of course, I bought it with satisfaction.

A white shirt that costs 15 yen.

Women spend a lot on clothes.

If Uesugi Kai were to choose for herself, any item around 1000 yen she picked online would be perfectly fine.

Chapter 380 Going to be a star?

After buying clothes, Uesugi Kai walked down the shopping street carrying large and small bags of things.

"Kai-kun, are you tired? Why don't you help Hanabi carry it for a while..." Hanabi saw that he was carrying it with one hand and wanted to help.

"Your husband is about to become a kendo champion. There's no way he'll get tired after carrying things around for a while while shopping. That's just a myth."

"It feels like Kai-kun is deliberately putting on a brave face..."

"I'm your husband."

"Not at all!"

While passing by a cat-tail milk tea shop, Hanabi Hanamaru thought the golden shaded dog sleeping on the counter was so cute that she kept pulling Kai Uesugi to go in and sit for a while.

This illustrates a point.

If a bubble tea or coffee shop has a cat, it will attract many customers just by sleeping on the counter.

The lucky cat is not without basis.

When Uesugi Kai ordered milk tea at the counter, Hanabi Hanamaru picked up the golden shaded dog.

The guy was still half asleep and a little groggy.

However, the golden shaded dog showed no aversion to the girl who smelled sweet.

Hanabi Hanabi hugged it, smiling as she scratched its chin, and the creature made a gurgling sound.

As Uesugi Kai paid, he saw all of this and wondered what was so interesting about that guy.

"Hello, here's your change."

The shop assistant was a male high school student. He was wearing an apron with the bubble tea shop's logo and was probably working during his summer vacation.

He was now somewhat embarrassed as he peeked at Hanamaru Hanabi, who was petting a cat, his eyes darting away and his face slightly flushed.

Even when brewing Kai Uesugi's milk tea, he was distracted.

"Wait a minute," Uesugi Kai called out to him.

The shop assistant was clearly stunned before she realized what was happening and turned to look at Uesugi Kai standing outside the counter: "W-What's wrong?"

"No sugar," Uesugi Kai calmly reminded her.

"Ah...ah..."

The young clerk glanced at the sugar spoon she had just scooped into the milk tea cup, then suddenly remembered Uesugi Kai's request for no sugar. Realizing what had happened, she bowed repeatedly and apologized, "I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry, I'll make you another one right away."

Hanabi Hanabi looked at the young clerk when she heard him apologizing.

The young shop assistant became increasingly nervous when she noticed Hanabi Hanabi looking in her direction.

What to do... what to do... I'm making a fool of myself right now...

“No need,” Uesugi Kai pointed to Hanabi Hanamaru standing next to him. “I ordered the same thing as her. She likes it sweeter, so you can make this one for her.”

"Okay, okay..."

After hearing his words, the young clerk glanced at Hanamaru Hanabi furiously before lowering her head back to work.

Is this what a young boy feels when he likes a girl?

I've become tense when doing anything.

Kai Uesugi understands this feeling—wanting to present oneself as perfectly as possible in front of the girl one likes.

In the animal kingdom, many creatures win the favor of the opposite sex by displaying their charm. For example, male tailless bats attract females with love songs containing various syllables and phrases, and also warn males who are eyeing their "lovers".

Although the threat level posed by this male high school student was not as great as that of the golden tabby dog ​​in his eyes.

"Thank you."

After taking two cups of milk tea, Uesugi Kai led Hanamaru Hanabi to a seat on the side of the shop.

Even after she sat down, she was still looking at the golden Shaded dog lying on the counter.

Kai Uesugi placed the cup of sweetened milk tea in front of her, looked into her eyes, and asked:

"Isn't it cute?"

Hanabi Hanabi gazed at the golden shaded dog and nodded subconsciously, "Cute..."

"Don't you like sharks?" Uesugi Kai asked again.

"I like sharks, and I also like cats."

"How can you like two people at the same time? Women are just fickle."

Uesugi Kai took a sip of milk tea. Fortunately, the pearls weren't too sticky, but he had no interest in tasting the milk tea itself.

Upon hearing what he said, Hanamaru Hanabi's gaze shifted from the cat to his face, where he was holding his sugar-free milk tea and sipping from the straw inserted in the middle.

His expression was calm, just like usual.

Hanabi Hanabi shook her head and looked at him cautiously before slowly asking him:

"Kai-kun...are you jealous?"

“Why would I be jealous?” Uesugi Kai replied quickly.

"I'm just jealous."

"So, tell me, what am I jealous of about you?"

"Because of Hanabi... I petted other cats," Hanabi Hanamaru answered softly. There were many pedestrians on the street, and her beauty attracted the attention of many passersby outside the window.

"How could it be this?" Uesugi Kai noticed them, but none of them were anything to fear; he just glanced at them.

“Exactly.” Hanabi Hanamaru laughed, her smile revealing her teeth, her serene beauty bringing a sense of peace.

"I think Hanabi's outfit today is very pretty, hmm... a white dress, simple yet beautiful, cute yet with its own unique charm, especially her bare white shoulders exposed under the straps, which are quite admirable." Uesugi Kai looked the girl over, commenting on her summer outfit bit by bit.

"Kai-kun, don't change the subject!"

"Give me a kiss, and I'll answer your question from before."

"Ah...is it here?"

Hanabi Hanamaru was a little flustered at first, but then she realized what was happening and said angrily, "Kai-kun is changing the subject again!"

Uesugi Kai remained unmoved by her slightly annoyed expression and continued to change the subject:

"By the way, you haven't tried the milk tea at this shop yet, have you? It's really delicious. I took a sip, and it's so sweet that I really like it."

Kai Uesugi raised his milk tea cup to her.

"Really? A sweet flavor that Kai-kun would like...?"

Hanabi Hanamaru's face was always a little rosy, perhaps because the simple and calm white dress she wore made her beautiful face stand out even more.

She dressed up especially for today so she could go out with me.

"Of course it's true."

Kai Uesugi replied, while smiling at the girl sitting across the small table.

Hanabi Hanamaru held the milk tea cup with both hands, brought her small mouth to the straw, and took a small sip. The taste was refreshing, not the overly sweet kind. This was definitely a flavor that Uesugi Kai would like. She looked at the milk tea happily and said:

"It really is sweet."

While drinking his milk tea, Uesugi Kai glanced at her and said, "Hmm... how was it? I wasn't lying to you."

Pedestrians strolled past the windows on the commercial street, their faces bathed in the summer sun, creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

The same applies to milk tea shops.

Busy shop assistants, lazy cats, customers sitting down to play on their phones while eating ice cream and drinking milk tea, sending exquisite photos to social media.

Halfway through her milk tea, Hanabi Hanamaru seemed to notice something and suddenly looked up: