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

Kai Uesugi took another sip of coffee and looked at Hanabi Hanabi, who was busy in the kitchen and seemed to have sweat on her forehead: "You seem to really like Hanabi, why?"

"Uesugi...didn't I tell you this before? Because back then, besides Rika Kyuu, I only had Hanabi-chan as a friend. Now, I have Riei-chan too. As for you, Uesugi—"

Kitagawa Sakaki looked him up and down.

"Well, I guess I could be considered one. If you have any difficulties in the future, feel free to come to me, and I'll help you."

“Hmm,” Uesugi Kai smiled slightly, “Thank you for your approval, but I don’t think I’ll need your help.”

"What the hell? Uesugi, you're looking down on me again!"

"I don't mean to look down on you, but I think that many difficulties are best solved by yourself."

......

Today's lunch was simple.

Potato stew with meat, mixed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup...

Looking at the steaming, ordinary yet comforting meal on the table, Uesugi Kai felt a sense of nostalgia.

I haven't been late for almost half a month now, thanks to the food Hanabi made.

Ever since that seclusion in the art research room, I've been eating boxed lunches, rice balls, and some random fried skewers...

Therefore, those things are no longer in front of you, and in their place are the meals that Hanabi cooks herself.

A feeling of warmth inevitably welled up in my heart.

There was a vegetable salad in front of him... Although it was meant for everyone to eat, Hanabi deliberately moved it closer to herself when she brought the food over...

Even though she said she hadn't forgiven herself yet, and even though she didn't talk to herself often, she still cared about herself.

Kai Uesugi smiled as he looked at the food in front of him, picked up his bowl, and slowly began to eat.

......

The afternoon was rather monotonous. Uesugi Kai first discussed the morning's lessons with Kyuu Rika, catching up on her still-weak art foundation.

Putting everything else aside, he can now draw the human body quite well, and he understands lines, perspective, and the key details of the curves of different parts of the human body...

Kai Uesugi still remembers why he abandoned Professor Okuno at the University of Tokyo and came here—to go to and from school with Hanabi every day.

Around 2 PM, it was time to go to work at the coffee shop, so Hanabi Hanabu packed her things, slung her small waist bag over her shoulder, and said goodbye to Rika and the others.

See you tomorrow, Hanabi-chan.

"Okay, see you tomorrow."

"Walk slowly."

"Ah! He's dead again!"

The last line was spoken by Kitagawa Sakakisa, who was playing a game and got killed.

Rika Kuju's gaze finally landed on Kai Uesugi: "Uesugi, you were unreliable back in school. I hope this incident will help you grow."

"That's what you're saying..." Uesugi Kai felt that her tone was almost the same as her mother-in-law's.

After leaving the art research room, Uesugi Kai and Hanamaru Hanabi walked along the school road.

Her footsteps as she walked beside me were still unhurried, quiet, and gentle.

Turning my head to look at her, I could see the strands of hair fluttering slightly by her ears, and her face that was lovely from any angle.

Because the weather has turned cold recently, Kai Uesugi has stopped riding the bicycle he bought for Hanabi.

Speaking of which, although Hanabi can drive a car, it seems she can't ride a bicycle!

Kai Uesugi suddenly felt like teaching her how to ride a bicycle.

He subconsciously turned his head to look at Hanabi's shoulder, which was a few steps away from him, and then shut his mouth.

Although our relationship improved a bit a few days ago, she hasn't taken the initiative to talk to me these past few days. Is it possible that she's still angry...?

wrong!

What am I thinking again? My mother-in-law is right. Since Huahuo isn't contacting me, I should take the initiative and go talk to her!

Uesugi Kai understood all this, let the words brew in his mind for a moment, and then called out to her:

"Hanabi..."

"Ok?"

Hanabi Hanamaru turned around, a white beret on her head, making her short hair, which had just reached her shoulders, look petite and cute.

"Hanabi-chan, you don't seem to know how to ride a bicycle... right?"

"A bicycle?" Hanabi Hanabi turned around, raised her gaze, and thought for a moment. "Hmm... Dad taught Hanabi to ride one for a while, but Hanabi never learned..."

"Then...would you like me to teach you?" Uesugi Kai was actually a little nervous, a feeling he rarely experienced.

"do not want!"

Hanabi Hanabi said to him with a smile.

Fireworks... declined...

However, Uesugi Kai wasn't sad at all; on the contrary, she felt that it was very much like a girl should be when she was rejected.

Hanabi Hanabi smiled at him and continued walking slowly beside him.

Her skirt swayed gently, and her white-stockinged thighs moved lightly and gracefully beneath it.

Kai Uesugi continued, "May I ask why?"

"Because Hanabi hasn't forgiven Kai-kun yet, it's that simple."

Uesugi Kai felt that she had definitely forgiven him, but she just needed one more reason to let go of her girlish reserve and completely throw herself into his arms.

I need to take the initiative, but if I directly hold her hand now, I certainly won't get her verbal forgiveness.

Although I really want to carry her on my back, with her against my shoulder, and have her smiling and saying how much I love Kai-kun... but now, it's really not the right time.

Deep love cannot be expressed solely through a forceful attitude.

Hanabi Hanabi: "Kai-kun, do you remember what Hanabi said to Kai-kun?"

"Want to be pursued by Kai-kun?"

"Well, even though we're married now, Hanabi still wants to experience what it's like to be pursued, so that suggestion is off!" Hanabi smiled and made a big "X" with her hands in front of him.

"Hanabi's affection level with Kai-kun is currently 5 points. Please remember, on December 14th, Hanabi's affection level with Kai-kun will be 5 points. If Kai-kun wants to hold Hanabi's hand today, he'll need to work hard!"

Sunlight filtered through the trees as the two stood on opposite sides of the school path. Uesugi Kai met her bright smile and laughed back, "What girl would reveal her game progress? Once you know that today's effort will result in holding hands, won't you lose all anticipation?"

“No, no, quite the opposite,” Hanabi smiled and shook her head, half of her face hidden inside her scarf. “I told him he could do that, but we haven’t held hands yet. That’s what creates anticipation!”

###Chapter 520 A Love Story Called Fireworks, It Never Ends###

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

Life seems to have returned to its former routine.

Hanabi Hanabi, a maid at a maid café, receives freshly brewed coffee at the counter and serves it to customers to warm their hearts and stomachs.

Hanabi-chan has always been a meticulous girl, and her near-perfect appearance has earned her a lot of praise from customers.

Although Kurohana wouldn't even glance at them, these customers still came to this coffee shop because of her.

Sigh, as expected, humans are creatures that judge by appearance.

"You seem really busy lately?" After finishing her work and having some free time, Akane Rina, holding the Norwegian Forest Cat she had bought at the cat store, came to the counter and asked Uesugi Kai.

"Why don't you ever have time to visit the coffee shop?"

“Sigh,” even Kai Uesugi couldn’t help but sigh, “So much has happened lately, I’m almost exhausted, but things are getting a little better now.”

Erina Akane glanced at him, her expression one of complete disbelief: "I think you've been slacking off because you don't want to work at the coffee shop anymore, right?"

"How could that be? I still have an agreement with Manager Liu Mu. I need to train at least a few more baristas before I can retire."

"So, you're thinking about retirement?"

“I have absolutely no idea,” Uesugi Kai replied, flipping through a book she’d taken from the coffee shop’s bookshelf. “If the coffee shop isn’t busy, I think this job is pretty easy. I can make coffee, listen to music, and look at the computer screens filled with medieval-style maids.”

"It's only because Hua Yu is here. If your wife were here, would you still dare to look around like that!"

Uesugi Kai smiled, though he was just saying it for show.

If Kurohana saw him having intimate contact with another woman, he would inevitably face a "strong love" when he got back.

“You haven’t been coming much lately, and the coffee shop has become much busier. Xiaoqiao can’t handle it all by herself.”

Uesugi Kai: "What are Manager Yanagi's thoughts?"

Looking at the cat in her arms, Akane Rina said, "We need to hire a new barista, what else can we do?"

"What are the conditions?"

"There are no restrictions on qualifications, as long as you have the ability to learn. Even people who have graduated from high school can work here."

"That Willow Wood shop owner is really kind-hearted."

“Of course,” Akane Rina stroked the cat’s head, “Manager Yanagi has always been a responsible person.”

Ding-a-ling~

The wind chimes outside the coffee shop rang.

A pair of sneakers, one blue and one pink, stepped in.

The girl was wearing a light green winter coat and a pure white short pleated skirt.

The girl had her right hand in her pocket and was carrying a travel suitcase in her left. As she stepped into the cafe with her slender legs in black stockings, the folds of her white skirt were gently lifted.

Welcome!

Upon hearing the wind chimes, Kai Uesugi, who was working at the front desk, almost instinctively uttered those words.

But when he put down his pen, closed his book, and looked up at the girl at the door who was looking around with cat-like eyes, he suddenly froze.

"Yuki?"

Seemingly recognizing a familiar voice, Hanamaru Yuuki subconsciously looked towards the bar and was slightly surprised.