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

When the two left the bedroom, Uesugi Kai discovered that Ai and Chii had already packed their things, eaten breakfast, and gone to school.

Thankfully, Xiao Aiyi is very clever and won't let her older brother lose face.

Kai Uesugi stood in front of the living room and breathed a sigh of relief.

He immediately thought to himself.

Or, when I get back tonight, should I buy them some food?

Both little ones love strawberry cake.

Hanabi Hanabi put all the beer and fruit wine that the two of them drank last night into a garbage bag. This was recyclable waste and couldn't be thrown away carelessly.

Kai Uesugi watched her from the side as she appeared so virtuous and gentle.

Starting in November, she began wearing wool knitwear, often paired with a light blue long-sleeved women's coat, the kind with cuffs that reached past her hands, and then tied a bow she liked at the neckline.

Beneath the pleated mini-skirt, a pair of flawlessly curved thighs would be revealed.

Today she wasn't wearing over-the-knee socks, but rather tights that covered her from toes to her waist, pure white, looking like a beautifully curved little ice cream.

Those legs were so dazzling that they were almost impossible to look at directly.

Putting everything else aside, because of her outstanding and beautiful appearance, she is universally recognized as pretty, and no matter what clothes she wears, she always has a cute and girlish feel.

Uesugi Kai had noticed before that when she walked down the street with her, she always exuded an air of authority and confidence.

This is probably one of the advantages of having a beautiful girlfriend.

Kai Uesugi couldn't help but admire Hanabi Hanabi's outfit today.

Girls usually have more clothes than boys, but Uesugi Kai could still tell from the knitted wool she was wearing that she had a slender figure and a youthful curve that none of the clothes could hide.

"Don't look!" The shy Hanabi suddenly noticed his gaze and pushed his cheek away.

"No, no," Uesugi Kai stammered, staring at her small hand, "I was just admiring her without any impure thoughts."

"I don't believe Kai-kun..." Hanabi Hanamaru said angrily, her voice even sounding angry. "Kai-kun is a bad guy, the worst kind of bad guy! Hanabi might bite you!"

"Hanabi-chan, you can't look at things like that," Uesugi Kai said with a smile, squeezing her small hand. "If you go out, other boys will definitely look at you. Just because I can't look at you doesn't mean they can."

“They… only dare to glance at him… unlike Kai-kun! He not only dares to look, but he also dares to touch him!” Hanabi Hanamaru’s cheeks puffed out more and more as she spoke.

However, her adorable appearance makes it hard to believe that she is actually angry.

Before heading out, Hanabi Hanabi blushed and asked him:

"Kai-kun...did Hanabi really drink that much beer yesterday?"

Kai Uesugi glanced at the cans in the bag in her hand: "Not entirely, I drank about half of them."

"That firework... was it more than half-drunk?"

"Yeah, Hanabi-chan, you were drunk and you just threw yourself into my arms crying."

"You cried...?"

Hanabi Hanamaru truly doesn't remember anything after that; she only remembers giving Kai Uesugi a lap pillow, and then him bringing some drinks...

I was drinking it, and then that was it.

My memory is blank; there are no images.

Hanabi Hanamaru put on a coat, remembered what had happened that morning, and immediately turned around, puffing out her cheeks, and said:

"Kai-kun, you must forget about what happened this morning!"

"Huh?" Uesugi Kai was still confused. "Forgot what?"

"It's...it's...something risqué...I have to forget it!" Hanabi Hanamaru emphasized the last few words with particular determination.

Kai Uesugi smiled and said evasively, "There's no need to forget this."

"Absolutely!" Hanabi Hanabi's eyes were very serious. "Kai-kun hasn't reached a certain level of affection yet. Right! According to the rules of the dating game, after being this intimate, we have to separate for a day."

"Are you sure you want to?" Uesugi Kai thought his wife was especially adorable today and didn't want to take his eyes off her for long.

"Must, must, must".

At this point, Hanabi Hanabi's tone softened considerably. She took two steps forward, her skirt swaying gently.

"Kai-kun was so cunning last night... taking advantage of Hanabi's sympathy... A lap pillow shouldn't be something you can do with -10 affection points."

"You bad guy!"

Hanabi Hanamaru turned around, holding her shoulder bag in both hands, and shouted at him with her eyes closed.

After saying that, she picked up her shoulder bag and walked out of the room first.

Soon, the door slammed shut, and only Uesugi Kai was left in the house.

"You're really gone?"

Uesugi Kai stared at the motionless door for a long time before finally confirming that Hanabi-chan was really gone.

He noticed that his LINE account had suddenly received a message, so he took it out and glanced at it.

The message was sent to him by Hanabi-chan. It basically said that she would be staying at her mother's house from now until noon the next day, and Kai-kun should make sure to calm down during that time!

Two angry yet cute emojis were added after each sentence.

"Pfft..."

Kai Uesugi couldn't help but laugh when he saw the message she sent.

That's how Xiaohuahuo is sometimes; she's more capable than you at certain times, but once it's over, she's more shy than anyone else.

Well, although I set the rules for this dating game myself.

Hanabi-chan is going to disappear for a whole day, but Uesugi Kai doesn't feel uncomfortable at all.

Hanabi-chan's lap pillow, Hanabi-chan's warmth—he experienced it all in one night and one morning...

That's already really good.

Or rather, it should be that the needs are met.

Instead of rushing out, Uesugi Kai went to the balcony, leaned on the railing, and looked out at the bustling Tokyo cityscape.

Is she too shy about what happened this morning, so she's deliberately avoiding me all day?

Or was she afraid that she would be completely unable to resist the temptation of being called "Princess" in her ear?

But regardless of which one it is, we won't be seeing Hanabi-chan today.

There's no need to go to the art university; it's too late.

I took the day off from the coffee shop today.

I have no inspiration for writing the novel, and the manuscript I sent to the editor is still pending a response.

Kai Uesugi gazed at the blue sky for a long time. He stretched out his hand, as if to touch the blue sky, and then clenched his palm towards the sun.

He looked at his empty palms.

Why can't I just take the sun down out of thin air?

With this question in mind, he felt he couldn't waste time, so he went back to his bedroom to change into a set of sportswear, washed his face, put on his sneakers, and went out.

He started from Shirogane-Takanawa Station, ran towards Shibaura Park, and then ran towards the coastline of Tokyo Bay.

Along the way, we passed many bronze statues in the park, each playing a trumpet in a different pose. There was also an old man feeding a large flock of pigeons with rice in his hand. Unfortunately, seabirds were lingering nearby, spreading their wings to scare away other birds, while he smugly enjoyed his meal all to himself.

Wearing headphones, Uesugi Kai enjoyed the music while the sea breeze caressed his face, making him feel the refreshing sensation of the air brushing against his body.

Step by step, the solid feeling from the ground was absorbed by the soles of my feet and transmitted through my muscles to my thighs.

Underfoot are wooden planks, to the left are city streets, and to the right is Tokyo Bay, where seabirds fly.

Uesugi Kai ran along the coastline with abandon, the November sun seemingly welcoming him and shining brightly on the path beneath his feet.

Every breath brought him joy, a fire ignited in his heart, the track he ran on shone brightly, the wind made his sleeves billow and his hair fly, he ran lightly and gracefully, yet powerfully.

Two young women happened to pass by, covering their mouths and watching his retreating figure until he was far away.

Even after taking a few steps, she would turn back to see if the boy who had been running had disappeared into the distance.

"Gull, gull—"

The high-pitched, melodious cries of seagulls echoed across Tokyo Bay. As Uesugi Kai ran, he turned his head and saw this large bird with white wings.

Upon closer inspection, you can also see that it flies a tiny bit faster than you.

"Want a match?"

Uesugi Kai glanced at the large white-feathered bird, a mix of joy and elation welling up inside him. "Alright! Let's have a competition!"

Uesugi Kai quickened his pace, running alongside the seagulls, absorbing the air as if some indescribable feeling was controlling him, urging him to run faster, even faster.

Suddenly, his strides grew longer, and his legs became more agile, until even the seagulls flapping their wings couldn't keep up with his back.

To passersby, he was as swift as a passing gust of wind.

As the flame in her heart slowly died down, Uesugi Kai finally stopped. Unbeknownst to her, she had already run to the vicinity of St. Luke's International University in Chiyoda Ward.

He ran all the way from the port area to Chiyoda. Uesugi Kai didn't even know how long he had run. Now he was walking slowly along the coast, looking at the distant sea view.

The sea breeze was refreshing.

Running like this is exhilarating, but after the exhilaration, all that's left is endless emptiness.

Uesugi Kai stopped in his tracks, looked up, and gazed at the boundless sea with its surging waves.

Now I stand alone in an area I've rarely been to, gazing at the distant coastline.

He always felt that something was missing at this moment, and that running like this always lacked some fun.

He remembered.

Yes, it's definitely missing a familiar figure.

She wasn't very strong and always followed behind me.

She wasn't fast; she always ran slowly, step by step.

Her greatest strength lies in her perseverance; she always says, "Never give up, never give up."

Kai Uesugi's hair was blown back by the sea breeze, and he smiled, because he remembered the times he used to run with Hanabi in the mornings, the two of them going out together, running side by side, and admiring the city scenery along the way.