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

Beep...beep...

The phone hangs up.

Totsuka Katsura leaned forward and asked, "How is it?"

Kiyosaki Takeshi said, "Enoshima, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Hase-dera Temple, Hokoku-ji Temple... Kamakura High School Station, that's roughly the location."

Uesugi Kai asked Totsuka Katsura, "Which spot is good?"

Totsuka Katsura stroked her chin, pondering for a long time: "I don't know."

Kai Uesugi: "......"

Kiyosaki Takeshi: "..."

"Don't rush! Let's have lunch first and check out the information about these attractions online so we can make our plans easier."

Kai Uesugi raised his wrist, pointed to the clock face, and said, "It's only 9 a.m.

Totsuka Katsurachi: "There's nothing we can do! They've only just arrived in Enoshima, they can't just go up there and...do that!"

Kai Uesugi: "The more I think about it, the more unreliable you seem."

Kiyosaki Takeshi nodded repeatedly in agreement: "Yes, that's right."

###Chapter 404 Jointly Deciphering Dreams###

The advantage of Baoguo Temple is that there are few tourists. In one afternoon, only a few people came here to admire the bamboo forest.

Kai Uesugi, standing here with his guitar on his back, actually exudes an artistic aura.

"Uesugi, sit down and rest for a while. They might come here later," Totsuka Katsura said to him, sitting on a bench under the bamboo grove.

He turned around.

"Should I warm up my hands or something?"

Totsuka Katsura had no objection: "Yes, that's for the best."

Kai Uesugi didn't want to say much, so he sat down next to Katsura Totsuka. He took the newly bought guitar out of its box, put on the strap, and positioned the grooves of the guitar body so that they fit perfectly against his thighs.

He plucked the strings a couple of times to test the sound, but felt it was a bit too loose, so he turned the headstock knob.

Totsuka Katsura watched him skillfully handle the guitar, remembering that he was a very good guitarist, but rarely showed it off.

When did you start learning this?

As Uesugi Kai plucked the strings and tuned the instrument, he said, "About two years ago."

“I thought you played very well at the May Festival before. Why don’t you show it more often? I haven’t seen you join any music clubs like the guitar club either.”

"Because I'm not really passionate about the guitar."

"...? But I don't think your skill is something that can be easily mastered. I had a classmate in high school who suddenly had the idea to practice for a year, but by graduation he was still often off-key, and he had to rely on his phone or microphone to tune the song. Unlike you, who just listens with his ears."

"..."

Holding the tuned guitar, Uesugi Kai explained, "I only learned guitar for my wife's birthday. I wanted to play a song for her on her birthday to thank her for being with me all these years. I learned guitar for her, so I usually only play for her."

"...I didn't realize...Uesugi, you're so affectionate."

"It's not so much deep affection, just a feeling of gratitude. You might not understand, but she has always been so good to me. This overwhelming feeling of gratitude is one of the reasons why I came to like her."

After Uesugi Kai finished speaking, he stared at the new guitar for a few seconds, then began to strum the strings, playing a familiar tune.

......

The afternoon sun was still quite brilliant.

The essence of this Kamakura trip was that boys and girls would tour the attractions together, and almost every boy would have the opportunity to meet girls.

However, Hanabi Hanamaru was already married and taken, which was common knowledge at the social gathering, so no one bothered her.

Today, Uesugi Kai wasn't by her side, and Kitagawa Sakakisa saw that she was walking alone and felt very lonely, so she accompanied her, saying that she wasn't interested in those boys.

Rika Kyuu is the eldest daughter of the Kyuu family, and Tokyo University is a place where factions and people from all walks of life mingle, so many people know her, and inevitably there will be one or two people who want to curry favor with her.

The bamboo grove of Baoguo Temple obscures the sky; though not very large, it is extremely tranquil.

Passing by the tranquil spring and walking along the bamboo path, your mood will be stirred by the rustling of the bamboo leaves above.

Every few steps there is one or two stone lanterns, and if it is evening, this bamboo forest path will make people think that this is some mysterious and secluded place.

When Kitagawa Sakakisa first arrived, the monks there told her that there was a small hut deep in the bamboo forest that served matcha tea.

They were walking into the bamboo forest.

"Hanabi-chan, are you unhappy that Uesugi didn't come out with you?"

"No, Kai-kun is sick and should rest."

"What illness did he suddenly get?"

"cold."

"Hmm... I don't think so."

In fact, Hanabi Hanamaru didn't know what illness Kai Uesugi had been diagnosed with at the hospital that morning.

He didn't want to talk about it.

There was definitely some disappointment. Hanabi Hanamaru really wanted to go out with Kai Uesugi, see the scenery, visit temples, eat sweets, and chat occasionally.

Today would have been an opportunity, but coincidentally, Kai Uesugi fell ill today.

Only a few couples came to play in this bamboo forest; the larger groups were still to come.

They walked ahead along the path and suddenly stopped, blocking the way for Hanabi Hanabi and Kitagawa Sakakisa, who had no choice but to stop as well.

"What's wrong?" Kitagawa Sakakisa asked the girl in front of her.

The boy next to the girl turned around and replied, "I think I vaguely heard the sound of a piano."

"You heard it, so you heard it. Just keep going, don't stop."

While Kitagawa Sakaki was replying, Hanabi Hanamaru closed her eyes and listened for a while. Amidst the rustling of the bamboo leaves, she occasionally heard a few clear notes of music... as if someone was playing a guitar.

"Let's go take a look."

"Oh? Shall we go take a look?"

"It should be just ahead."

The group continued to stroll slowly through the quiet bamboo forest, and the further they walked, the clearer the melodious music became.

Calm, soothing, and melodious – these are the characteristics of this piece of music.

At the end of the bamboo path is a small, circular pond with stone lanterns standing in it and flowers and plants growing in it. Opposite the pond is Uesugi Zai, who is sitting on a stone bench playing the qin (a seven-stringed zither).

He leaned against the vigorous bamboo forest, where a gentle breeze stirred the bamboo leaves, creating a rhythmic melody that was both ethereal and tranquil.

Hanabi Hanabi saw him and immediately stopped, staring blankly at the other side.

Kitagawa Sakakisa also saw Uesugi Kai. Although the music he was playing was indeed quite beautiful, it made her laugh.

"No, Hanabi-chan, I really can't hold back anymore."

She turned around, covering her mouth to suppress the laughter that was about to burst out.

Other unsuspecting couples assumed that Uesugi Kai was a student practicing guitar there and didn't pay much attention.

Kai Uesugi noticed Kitagawa Sakakisa smiling secretly with her back turned, and realized that he had ruined this romantic scene. He cursed Totsuka Katsurachi, who had gone to drink tea early in the morning.

Kai Uesugi stopped playing the piano, and Hanabi Hanabi walked towards him around the pond. Her cherry-colored skirt swayed slightly as she walked, perfectly highlighting her lovely figure.

Kai Uesugi looked somewhat awkwardly at his wife, who was standing in front of him.

"Kai-kun, didn't you say you didn't bring your guitar?"

“This,” Uesugi Kai glanced at the guitar he was holding, “I just bought this. I was going to surprise you, but I messed it up.”

"It's a mess."

"Yes, I know..."

"But Hanabi thinks Kai is quite romantic."

"Is this romantic?" Uesugi Kai asked her with a smile.

"How romantic... Kai-kun is willing to sneak up in front of Hanabi when he's sick and play a song for her... But Hanabi thinks it would be better for Kai-kun to rest in the hotel."

For some reason, Uesugi Kai felt as if she could sense deep down that her violet eyes were conveying concern.

He was touched by her kindness and savored the wonderful emotions he felt at that moment.

He couldn't help but smile at her.

"Thank you."

"Why are you saying thank you, Kai-kun?"

"Thank you for being there."

"It should be Hanabi who thanks Kai-kun."

Looking at her small face, Uesugi Kai once again understood what love felt like.

Simple words can also express love and care.

Right now, at this very moment, my heart is filled with warmth because of her.

[Task Completed]

[Items obtained: Dream Co-Understanding x1, Skill Points x10]

......

Then Kitagawa Sakakisa came over, and looking at Uesugi Kai's face, she couldn't help but laugh again.

"Faking illness?"

"No, I'm really sick."

“That’s acceptable,” she said, looking at Uesugi Kai again. “Hmm, it’s quite romantic.”

"You came alone?"