My love index is at its maximum.

Hoshino Hanami held it directly to his mouth: "If you don't open your mouth, I'll shove it up your nostril!"

"Eat it now..." As Tsukasa Tazaki bit into the Pocky, his saliva got on her fingers.

"It's filthy..." Hoshino Hanami frowned in disgust, wiped her fingers on his pants, and turned to look out the window with little interest.

A beautiful river appeared outside the car window.

The clear river meanders along, an old stone bridge flashes by, and gentle green hills stretch as far as the eye can see. In the distance, a small town nestled among the green mountains exudes tranquility.

"This scenery is beautiful."

Tsukasa Tazaki shifted his position, leaning against her shoulder: "There might be some delicious trout in that river."

"Should we get out of the car and take a look?" Hoshino Hanami asked.

"I'll remember this. Next time, bring the Navy and Shikami along... By the way, where's Shikami?"

"She's probably cursing me, her older sister, for abandoning her in the hotel."

“I’ll buy her three sets of practice problems when we get back.” Tsukasa Tazaki rested his head on her shoulder and gently sniffed her hair. “She smells so good, and her body is so warm.”

Hoshino Hana patted him on the head, and when he didn't get up, she took out her phone to pass the time.

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After watching for a while, Hoshino Hanami picked up the coffee placed by the window and took a small sip. The sea was already visible outside the window; the sky was clear and the sun was warm, the surface of the sea shimmering in the sunlight.

She placed the paper cup back by the window, gazed at the sea, and said, "Tazaki-kun, you've become famous at a young age."

"good……"

"You don't seem excited at all?"

"With fame comes trouble..." The voice trailed off.

Hoshino Hanami turned her head to look back and realized that Tazaki Tsukasa was asleep. She squinted and stared at his slightly relieved sleeping face.

A swaying tram, the weight on your shoulders, the sparkling sea, steaming coffee; a moment of peace and comfort, simple and pure, like a freshly washed white shirt.

Chapter 208 A Trip for Two (2)

"Tazaki..."

"We've arrived. Wake up."

Tazaki Tsukasa slowly opened his eyes. The light outside the car window was dazzling. He rubbed his eyes and gradually adjusted.

"It's only an hour, why would I need to sleep?" Hoshino Hanami took out her sunglasses, put them on, and prepared to get out of the car.

Tsukasa Tazaki stood up and stretched: "It's been a long time since I've leaned on my sister's body."

After leaving the station, the two walked along the streets of this small seaside town. It was small and old, with many shops on both sides of the street having lowered their iron roller shutters. There were few pedestrians and vehicles on the road, and the street was quiet, with all sounds unusually clear.

Hoshino Hanami walked ahead, carrying a white patent leather bag. The clattering sound of her high heels clicking on the asphalt was quite pleasant.

Tazaki Tsukasa couldn't figure out what she was thinking, so he didn't press her and just followed her around aimlessly with a bag of snacks. After spending so much time in crowded Tokyo, strolling through a small town was a pleasant thing to do.

Sometimes, he would think about packing a simple suitcase and traveling alone through mountains and rivers. Without a specific destination, he would take the train, and wherever his interest ignited, he would get off. He would stay in a hotel, explore the streets, and play for as long as he pleased. When he was satisfied, he would continue by train to the next place.

Passing by a vending machine painted red, Tsukasa Tazaki bought two bottles of drinks. They tasted alright, and he and Hanami Hoshino slowly sipped them as they walked away.

Hoshino Hanami didn't say where she was going, and just walked on by herself. Tazaki Tsukasa followed behind her, keeping a distance of about half a meter between them. This scene reminded him of the day he first met her in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, when they also took a silent walk like this.

If there's any difference, it's probably that their inner qualities have changed quite a bit.

The unique charm of a mature woman has begun to linger on her graceful body, while her once slender body is gradually becoming more robust.

The sunlight shimmered overhead, and the vibrant green cherry trees swayed in the breeze.

A lady walking her Shiba Inu walked towards them. When the dog saw Tsukasa Tazaki, it wagged its tail and barked at him a few times in a friendly manner.

Tazaki Tsukasa bent down, reached out and touched the dog's head, then let the dog lick his palm; it tickled.

The noblewoman looked at him, nodded, and smiled.

"Thank you," Tsukasa Tazaki said with a smile. The noblewoman bowed in return and left with her Shiba Inu.

Hoshino Hanami smiled and said, "You seem to have a special connection with dogs."

"Big sister, you still remember that day?" Tsukasa Tazaki took two steps forward and stood in front of her. "May I hug you?"

"uh-huh?"

"When you agree..." Tsukasa Tazaki wrapped her arms around her soft waist, inhaling the fragrance of her hair. "How was your performance on the field today, you little brat? Are you satisfied, big sister?"

"It's alright," Hoshino Hanami said with a smile, seemingly in a good mood.

Tazaki Tsuyoshi breathed a sigh of relief, and then said, "But everyone says you and Shigawa Yui are a couple, and I think so too, so let's just make it happen for you two."

“You’re lying…” Tsukasa Tazaki quickly shook his head, whispering in her ear, “You’re obviously petty, so don’t say things like that.”

Hoshino Hanami leaned back slightly, staring into his eyes as if searching for something: "You must really hate my pettiness right now, right?"

Compared to before, her eyes are clearer, with a transparency that leaves one nowhere to hide.

"I never disliked it from beginning to end."

"Oh?"

"Of course you want to have everything about someone you like, what's so bad about that?"

"You're stopping me from having two girls on either side!" Hoshino Hanami pinched his cheeks in dissatisfaction, pulling hard. "Go find your Shimamoto-sensei, she's so gentle, she'll definitely grant your wish!"

"Two different things..."

With his face contorted and his words slurred, Tsukasa Tazaki still struggled to speak: "I told you those things because I didn't want to hide them from you, and I wanted to be an honest person..."

Hoshino Hanami said irritably, "You've already eaten it all, and now you're telling me you want to be an honest person?"

"This will be the only stain on my life that I can never erase..."

"So you're starting to slack off in front of me now, huh?"

"I won't give up." Tsukasa Tazaki hugged her waist tightly, feeling her soft touch. "You said it yourself, I'm yours, and I have to be better every day than the day before. I've never forgotten that."

Hoshino Hanami pursed her lips tightly.

The summer sun, filtering through the treetops, shimmered and danced on her shoulders, while the distant barking of dogs drifted in. Sunbathing in such beautiful weather seemed to sweep away her gloomy mood, gradually lifting her spirits.

"What exactly do you like about me?" she asked.

"I like them all."

"There must be a favorite place, right?"

"It can't be explained in a single sentence."

Hoshino Hanami comfortably nestled her head against his chest: "I want to hear..."

“What I like most is your personality.” Tsukasa hugged her tighter, resting his chin on her shoulder: “Mature, calm, and charming; you may not seem very gentle, but you show an incredibly thoughtful side in the little things. For example, when I said I was going to move in with Sakura’s family, you prepared a change of clothes in advance. You’re also a big, adorable foodie, though you’ve become quite lazy lately.”

"It's all your fault!" Hoshino Hanami punched him a few times and said irritably, "And all your clothes are burned."

"Next time I'll bring my own."

Hoshino Hanami shoved a lemon candy into his mouth: "I won't open the door for you. If I see you come in, I'll have the Navy bite you!"

"What does my older sister like about me?"

"no!"

"Tell me a little something..."

Hoshino Hanami playfully punched him on the nose with her 'friend's punch,' then said thoughtfully, "He speaks sweet nothings, is incredibly charming, and is a truly unique person with incredible abilities beyond the comprehension of ordinary people. He's still just a child..."

"I'm not young!"

"Don't interrupt me..."

Hoshino Hanami bumped his forehead: "Everything you just said was nonsense. It turns out I misjudged you!"

Where?

"At first, they said the best things they could think of, and they acted so perfectly that I, a silly woman who had never been in a relationship, let my guard down..."

"If I say any more, I'll become a scoundrel."

"Yes, you're a scoundrel!" Hoshino Hanami said through gritted teeth. "You've taken all the advantages for me, and now I have to swallow my anger and talk to you. It's outrageous!"

Tazaki Tsukasa was speechless. She leaned closer and said, "An irredeemably funny scoundrel!"

"So what if you're a scoundrel?" Tazaki Tsukasa went along with her words. "As long as I can keep you here, I'm willing to be stabbed a few times and cursed a few times."

Hoshino Hanami slapped him on the forehead: "I can't keep you!"

What if I were to be more assertive?

"Show me again tonight if you get hard again." Hoshino Hanami pushed him away and continued her walk.

Tsukasa Tazaki caught up with her and took her hand.

"Who gave you permission to hold my hand?"

"I'm the second son-in-law in Xiaoying's family, you know. Give me some face in public."

"We're divorced!"

"Arguing is one thing..." Tsukasa Tazaki said seriously, "How can you joke about something as important as marriage?"

Hoshino Hanami tossed her hair in disgust, her fingers weaving into his, and the two walked hand in hand. Before long, she complained of hunger, so Tazaki Tsukasa led her to a snack shop. They ate fruit jelly and pancakes, then rested on the lawn of a park.

"Tazaki, I'm so hot!"

"Have some water." Tsukasa Tazaki handed her the plastic bottle, then took out a cooling spray and a handkerchief from her bag, and used a National Geographic magazine as a fan to cool her down.

Hoshino Hanami enjoyed the feeling of being taken care of. She carefully wiped the sweat from her face and neck with a handkerchief, took a sip of her drink, and sprayed a cooling mist on her face, neck, and other exposed skin.

The still-strong sunlight shone through the leaves, making her snow-white skin reflect a faint pink glow. The beautiful woman, glistening with fragrant sweat, evoked many fantasies.

Tazaki Tsukasa leaned against a tree trunk, gulping down large mouthfuls of green tea to calm the restlessness in his heart.

After a while, Hoshino Hanami yawned as if she was sleepy, her head drooping slightly against his shoulder, her fingertips gently massaging her temples.

She's probably about to take a nap.