My love index is at its maximum.

This affectionate nickname made Yui Kichikawa pause for a few seconds before replying, "I guess so. His good looks can be of some use."

"Yay!"

Shiori Ninomiya cheered, then with her lips pressed together and her tongue tucked between them, she looked at Tsukasa Tazaki with a gaze that seemed to say, "I want to make a film with you."

Please, don't look at me with such a cute expression... Tsukasa Tazaki found it hard to resist and could only nod in agreement.

Kuriyama Sakura, holding a hardcover book in his hand, pondered and said, "If we want to shoot a promotional video, the necessary equipment, props, and location will add up to a very large expense. How does Kikawa-kun plan to solve this?"

"Find fishermen for the tuna, and you can prepare it in my kitchen," Kikawa Yui replied without looking up, writing as she went. "As for props, we can get sponsorship from a photography equipment store."

“A professional photography set isn’t cheap…” Kuriyama Sakura murmured, resting her chin on her hand. “I doubt any store would sponsor a high school student.”

Kishikawa Yui softly uttered the word "liar".

Kuriyama Sakura opened her mouth slightly in surprise, looking at her in disbelief.

"It's not right to lie..." Shiori Ninomiya said hesitantly.

Qichuan Yui stopped writing and looked around at the three of them: "Tomorrow we'll go to the Fisheries Agency, get some data files from them, and then take these files to a photography equipment store. We'll ask for sponsorship under the pretext that the Fisheries Agency wants to shoot a promotional video, and promise that the video will receive a lot of traffic support."

Kuriyama Sakura nodded, and the fat cat closed his eyes, stretched, and gently rested his neck on her lap.

Currently, there is a nationwide trend of declining demand in the seafood market, a problem that is causing headaches for the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. They would be very happy to help promote the products if a high-quality promotional video could be produced.

Tsukasa Tazaki thought for a moment and asked, "Where's the script?"

"Some details haven't been finalized yet." Yui Kichikawa shook her head. "I'll refine them tonight and submit them tomorrow."

“There are still problems.” Kuriyama Sakura leaned against the window, sighing as if she had a headache. “We don’t know anything about filming or post-production. How can we produce a high-quality promotional video?”

“I will learn,” Yui Kikawa stated calmly. “I can quickly master anything once I learn it.”

Tazaki Tsukasa glanced back at Kuriyama Sakura, conveying his disdain with his eyes.

He understood Xiaoping's thoughts best; this guy just didn't want to do anything himself, so he pushed all the hard and tiring work onto Qichuan Wei.

However, this kind of slacking off was exactly what he wanted, so he added, "Well... as for things like setting up filming locations, lighting, and sound recording, none of us know anything about those."

Qichuan Yui pinched the bridge of her nose. "You just need to follow along. Leave everything else to me."

Tazaki Tsukasa nodded in satisfaction and glanced back at Kuriyama Sakura.

Kuriyama Sakura was also looking at him. The two people, each with their own ulterior motives, simultaneously thought to themselves, "Perfect girl, so amazing."

Shiori Ninomiya asked excitedly, "When will filming start? Shiori-chan can't wait!"

"Probably next week." Yui Kikawa put her notebook and pen into her bag and gulped down her coffee. "Tomorrow morning we'll go to the Fisheries Agency, and in the afternoon we'll go find some equipment. Next Saturday we'll go to Oma Town in Aomori Prefecture to fish for bluefin tuna with the local fishermen."

Tsukasa Tazaki quickly pulled out his phone and searched for the connection between Oma-cho and tuna.

According to Google's helpful suggestions, Oma Town in Aomori Prefecture is located at the northernmost point of Honshu Island, facing Hokkaido across the Tsugaru Strait. Local fishermen still use the traditional method of one person, one rod, to fish for large bluefin tuna.

This method, known as "Ippon-tsukyo," is an extreme test of the fishermen's physical strength and willpower, and represents the highest quality of bluefin tuna. "Oma Ippon-tsukyo Bluefin" has thus become Japan's number one tuna brand, repeatedly fetching astronomical prices at auctions.

Yui Kikawa picked up her bag and glanced at Tsukasa Tazaki: "We'll meet in Harajuku tomorrow morning at nine o'clock. After we confirm the script, we'll head to the Fisheries Agency."

"No, no." Shiori Ninomiya shook her head and said with a wry smile, "I have to work at the shrine tomorrow, so the three of you can go instead."

"We'll go to the shrine to find you this afternoon."

Tazaki Tsukasa comforted the little cutie, then picked up his schoolbag and walked out the door with Kikawa Yui.

When his time came, he had to go to work.

Boom!

A bolt of lightning streaked across the sky.

As she walked to the tall oak tree at the school gate, Yui stopped, rubbed her eyelids with her fingertips, and then turned her head to look at Tsukasa Tazaki with indifferent eyes.

The streetlights cast a soft glow over her blonde hair, and her white stockings were also tinged with the same hue, making her look exceptionally beautiful.

A tiny moth, seemingly appearing out of nowhere, fluttered up and down like scraps of paper in the wind, landing on that golden hair that was even more dazzling than the lamplight.

Tsukasa Tazaki reached out and flicked the moth away.

She asked, "Are you happy now?"

"Yes……"

Tsukasa Tazaki nodded: "I hope you can too."

The rain fell silently on the treetops, and the air lingered around the two of them, moist and heavy.

Chapter 134 Lovers Across the Land End Up as Siblings

On Saturday, June 11th, the rainy weather that had lasted for four days finally stopped temporarily.

Inside the swaying commuter tram, several girls in hot short skirts were whispering about something, occasionally stealing glances at the handsome young man leaning against the door in a simple white shirt.

He would even show a flirtatious and unrestrained smile when he peeked at her.

Tazaki Tsukasa listened to Italian songs through his headphones, gazing out the window at the rapidly receding scenery.

The sky had cleared, and the tram sped along the rooftops. You could see plump young women drying clothes and bedding on the balconies of their mixed-use apartment buildings, while an elderly man in a nearby unit was watering the potted plants in his yard.

My phone vibrated a few times; it was a call from Sakura Kuriyama.

"Hey... I'm not up yet. Go on your date with your childhood sweetheart."

Tsukasa Tazaki sighed: "Given Kuriyama's talent, if you were half as hardworking as her, your future would be very bright."

"Does this mean my future is not bright?"

"What I mean is that you could become someone who makes a huge contribution to the development of human civilization! For example, successfully conquering cancer, or becoming the first human to land on Mars..."

"I'm so sleepy, I'm going back to sleep."

"Hello...hello?"

Several elderly people traveling together boarded the train at Jingu Gaien Station. Although their hair was all white, they were in good spirits. One of the old ladies gave Tsukasa Tazaki a kind smile when she saw him.

Tsukasa Tazaki put his phone back in his pocket and smiled back.

Being handsome does indeed attract a lot of kind glances, which is his biggest takeaway from all his time traveling through time.

Get off at Harajuku and walk for eight minutes to Takeshita Street, a magical street filled with the aroma of crepes and selling dreamy and gorgeous cotton candy, where cute little girls of all ages can be seen passing by at any time.

The asphalt road was sprinkled with water, and the air was filled with the fragrance of roses.

Perhaps because it was still early, there weren't many tourists. The noise was filtered out by the headphones, leaving only a faint, unfamiliar folk song that sounded like it came from a distant, otherworldly realm.

The streets, usually bustling with footsteps, suddenly fell silent.

The cypress trees, standing tall and majestic, suddenly stopped swaying.

At this moment, all I need is a can of hot tea.

The taste, or what it is, doesn't really matter.

Walking up a narrow ramp, a small coffee shop is tucked away beneath greenery and floor-to-ceiling windows. The entrance is inconspicuous, a narrow doorway with a blue van parked in front. It's piled high with odds and ends, and clothes hang nearby, as if it's a temporary stop for wanderers.

As Tsukasa Tazaki pushed open the door, the sound of bells rang in his ears.

Welcome!

The bartender nodded and smiled. She was a middle-aged woman in a blue uniform, with a gentle demeanor that gave off a tranquil and comfortable feeling.

"I have an appointment."

Tazaki Tsukasa nodded in return, then walked toward the row of seats by the window.

The display windows along the way showcased various paper products: bookmarks, notepads, business cards, and invitations. Most had simple designs, with envelopes adorned with a gold-embossed bee or notepads featuring a cute, fresh seasonal vegetable. Various pens, erasers, washi tape, and other stationery were also available for free use.

This type of decorating style is the currently popular stationery-themed interior design, which is deeply loved by Tokyo's hipsters.

It wouldn't be bad for the landlady to open one for fun...

Lost in a jumble of thoughts, Tsukasa Tazaki walked to the table in the far corner.

Kikawa Yui sat there, a laptop open in front of her. Light streamed in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating her short-sleeved dress, the upper part of which was light green and embroidered with simple patterns.

The waist was tightly tied with a ribbon, which marked the transition of the skirt to white, creating an overall very sophisticated look. Most importantly, the cinched waist accentuated her overly developed bust.

To be frank, she's super pretty and very sexy.

Tsukasa Tazaki sat down opposite her, with three steaming cups of coffee between them, along with a plate of hamburger patties and croissants with pork floss.

"Where's Kuriyama Sakura?" Yui Kikawa yawned restrainedly, shifting her gaze from the laptop screen to him. A white shirt and black sweatpants—ordinary clothes in themselves—looked exceptionally elegant and striking on him, exuding a dashing and unconventional air.

He's become so much more handsome than before...

The blonde girl muttered to herself, picked up the coffee on the table, and took a sip.

"She can't get out of bed."

"what?"

“It’s none of my business.” Tsukasa Tazaki picked up a croissant and spread jam on it.

Just as Kikawa Yui was about to say something, she couldn't help but yawn, her sapphire-like eyes revealing an undisguised weariness.

Tazaki Tsukasa, biting into a croissant covered in jam, asked, "Did you stay up late last night?"

"I'm in a rush, so I have to stay up all night." Yui Kikawa licked the milk foam from the corner of her mouth and turned her gaze back to the laptop screen: "The main plot of the promotional video revolves around the theme of 'a handsome Tokyo guy encountering a super energetic tuna girl while searching for the most delicious tuna'."

Why would a handsome guy in Tokyo be looking for tuna?

"In order to find the secrets of my father's youth."

"Uh...what?"

Kikawa Yui closed her eyes and massaged her eye sockets before opening them: "In the story, you are a high school student who is going into your third year this year, and you are also the heir to a restaurant. Your father passed away not long ago, and you are currently in a dilemma between taking the college entrance exam or inheriting the restaurant."

Tsukasa Tazaki swallowed the bread and took a sip of coffee.

It has a bittersweet taste with a moderate level of acidity, making it quite delicious.

"While sorting through your father's belongings, you discovered some things he had written in his diary."

Yui Kikawa removed her hands from the keyboard, her slender fingers gracefully joining together on the desktop like a work of art: "When my father was young, he spent a long time in Oma-dori, Aomori Prefecture. There he met the super energetic tuna girl, the bluefin tuna that he couldn't forget even on his deathbed. There's also a picture of a girl riding a giant tuna. You stared at the picture for a long time and thought it was really energetic."

"This father is definitely not a decent person."

Kikawa Yui raised her head, her eyes sparkling with a question mark.