My love index is at its maximum.

“Yes, yes,” Shiori Ninomiya suddenly stood up, looking down at Tsukasa Tazaki: “When Shiori-chan first came to this activity room, you said something like that once.”

Tsukasa Tazaki: "..."

This innocent Hokkaido girl!

Please consider the context when you speak!

Kuriyama Sakura brewed three more cups of tea, carried them back to the table, and distributed them to the three people.

"Thank you, Minister." Tsukasa Tazaki took the teacup, took a delicious sip, and then subtly winked at the little cutie.

At that moment, Shiori Ninomiya, who had been happily munching on cookies, suddenly stood up: "...Ah, no, no, I almost forgot to mention!"

The girl's anxious voice echoed throughout the activity room.

"Don't knock the teacup over..." Kuriyama Sakura reminded her, sounding just like a mother disciplining her daughter.

"How can you two still sit still?!" Ninomiya Shiori's eyes widened, clearly dissatisfied with the two's indifferent behavior. "Christmas is almost here! You should be thinking about how to celebrate, not wasting time drinking tea!"

After being reminded by her, Kuriyama Sakura remembered Christmas and immediately tilted her head to look at Tazaki Tsukasa.

"What are your opinions?" Tazaki Tsukasa held back for a moment. "This is a rare opportunity, and we definitely have to have a good time. But I don't have any ideas right now, so why don't you two decide?"

“…Me neither.” Kuriyama Sakura sighed.

“Sakura…” Shiori Ninomiya immediately threw herself into her arms: “This is Shiori-chan’s first Christmas, you won’t let her down, right?”

Those big, dark eyes were sparkling, like a cute little dog.

You're putting her in a bit too difficult... Tazaki Tsukasa held back his laughter, bracing himself for the chance to see his department head make a fool of himself.

"...In previous Christmases, I always stayed home reading, there's really nothing else to do...or maybe go to Disneyland, or, uh, go to karaoke and go shopping..."

After stammering for a while, Kuriyama Sakura couldn't continue and had to raise her head, casting a pleading look at Tazaki Tsukasa.

Honey, come help me soothe our eldest daughter.

This is the meaning that Tsukasa Tazaki misinterpreted after imagining it.

Why the eldest daughter?

Because... my youngest daughter is the idiot Shikami.

"Since we don't know where to go anyway, why don't we come to my house?" Tsukasa Tazaki said. "In Western countries, Christmas is usually spent with family. How about we come to my house and have a party together?"

"hey-hey……"

Shiori Ninomiya flashed a victorious smile, proudly puffing out her chest.

Hey.

Stupid!

Don't give yourself away so quickly. The minister is very clever; be careful she doesn't see through you!

Fortunately, at that moment, Kuriyama Sakura was staring blankly at the black tea in her teacup and did not notice the expressions of the other two.

“Let’s go to Kiki’s house, okay, Sakura…” Ninomiya Shiori used her ultimate move, grabbing Kuriyama Sakura’s arm with both hands and shaking it in a coquettish manner, “Shiori-chan only has this one last wish left this year, if she can’t fulfill it, she won’t be in a good mood to welcome the New Year.”

"Sigh... Oh well, that's it." Kuriyama Sakura sighed with a headache.

Shiori Ninomiya happily returned to her seat, holding her teacup with both hands to enjoy the fragrant black tea.

“Tasaki-san…” Kuriyama Sakura looked up and gave Tasaki Tsukasa an elegant smile.

She didn't say anything more, but just winked playfully.

'You don't think I can't tell, do you?'

Tazaki pretended not to receive the signal and cleverly shifted his gaze to the window by stretching.

The sun was slowly sinking below the horizon, and the sky was tinged with a beautiful indigo blue. The brief moment of sunshine before the sun had completely disappeared was breathtaking.

Chapter 310 Christmas Eve, Kurisu's four-person party.

12 month 24 day.

Sunny, high of 10°C, low of 2°C.

On the day before winter break, Hoshino Hanami stood on the podium, looking around at the students below.

"After today, this semester will be over, and your grades will be sent to your respective families before the New Year. The reason for doing this is that you will be entering the second year next semester and will need to start considering whether to choose humanities or sciences."

"Your final exam results will be an important reference for your choice between arts and sciences. I hope you will discuss this with your parents and make a careful decision, rather than blindly choosing your future path based solely on a momentary interest in a particular subject."

"I will have the class monitor distribute the survey forms regarding your preferred arts or science subjects before school ends, and you can submit them after the start of the new semester."

The classroom was quiet.

Some students sat up straight, their eyes fixed on the teacher; others lowered their heads, their minds preoccupied with the upcoming holiday.

Hoshino Hanami's gaze would always inadvertently sweep over Tazaki Tsukasa, who was sitting in the back row by the window.

His eyes held a mixture of anticipation for the holiday and a hint of complaint.

After the class meeting, it was time for a thorough cleaning.

The school building was bustling with activity.

After wiping the blackboard and windows, Tsukasa Tazaki said a brief goodbye to his familiar classmates and left with his schoolbag.

In the corridor bathed in the afternoon sunlight, Yui Kikawa was waiting for him.

"Are Auntie and Sachiko here?" Tsukasa Tazaki asked as he came to her side.

Qichuan Wei nodded: "They're at the school gate, waiting for the two of us."

"Let's go then, don't keep them waiting too long." Tsukasa Tazaki smiled and extended his hand.

After a slight hesitation, Kikawa handed the schoolbag to him.

The two walked down the stairs side by side and arrived at the school gate.

Hello~

As the car pulled up in front of the school gate, Kurisu Kikawa leaned out of the window to wave, "Come on over, Xiao Si, your auntie is going to treat you to a good shopping spree today."

My aunt's voice was very clear and melodious, like that of a young girl, captivating the heart.

Tazaki Tsukasa squeezed into the back seat and sat in the middle. Kikawa Yuko followed and sat down to his left. To his right was Tono Sachiko, who was curled up slightly and resting with her eyes closed.

Kurisu glanced at the back seat and angrily punched the steering wheel: "I should have brought a driver. That way I could have sat in the back too."

"There are no seats left in the back," Tsukasa Tazaki reminded her. "Even if there's a driver, Auntie can only sit in the front passenger seat."

"If there's no room, won't you kick your daughter out?"

"...?" Qi Chuanwei was stunned, then cast an unfriendly glance at his mother.

"Let's go!"

Kurisu Kikkawa gave a rather oblivious laugh and stepped on the gas.

The Cullinan smoothly drove away from Kitagawa Gakuen and entered the crowded and bustling Shinjuku Avenue.

Tsukasa Tazaki turned his head to look at Sachiko Tono, who was curled up slightly.

The warm afternoon sun shone through the car window, gently enveloping her body. The shop manager, fast asleep, was holding a gray wool coat in her arms and wearing only a thin yellow sweater.

The high-quality sweater clung to her skin, making her breasts appear fuller, their high curves rising and falling with her breath. A pair of exquisite gold earrings dangled from her ears, swaying and gleaming slightly as the car moved.

When they returned to the vicinity of the Imperial Palace, Sachiko Tono woke up.

She let out a slow, particularly long breath. Perhaps even she felt it was too long, then she raised her face and looked at Tsukasa Tazaki with a slightly embarrassed expression.

"Is work tiring?" Tsukasa Tazaki asked, holding her hand.

As if she was still not fully conscious, Tono Sachiko took the opportunity to lean against him and slowly closed her eyes.

"Okay, sure." She mumbled in a sleepy voice, "It's not easy. I haven't fully gotten the hang of some things yet, and not many of the people in the Qichuan family are easy to get along with. They're always bossing me around."

Kurisu Kawakawa drove intently, seemingly oblivious to what was being said afterward.

Her smooth black hair cascaded down her shoulders, and her slender waist made one want to reach out and embrace her... Before he knew it, Tsukasa Tazaki placed his hand on Sachiko Tono's thigh, gently caressing her warm and plump skin.

On the other side, Yui Kichikawa turned her face away with extreme disgust, staring blankly at the street scene outside the car window.

The trees lining the road to Ginza, which were originally bare, are now adorned with lights and decorations, creating a festive atmosphere that keeps passersby in high spirits.

"Hmm~ Stop!" Sachiko Tono instinctively pressed her legs together and gently patted Tsukasa Tazaki's forehead with one hand. "I'm already so tired, can't you let me rest a bit?"

She wore a very small ring on the little finger of her left hand, a simple, unpretentious, ordinary silver ring.

Tazaki Tsukasa stared at the ring for a long time before saying, "If you're tired, why don't you stop staying there? The coffee shop's revenue is pretty good anyway, so focusing on being the manager isn't a bad idea, is it?"

"Xiao Si, that's not right!"

A mocking laugh came from ahead. She released her hands from the steering wheel and clenched her fists: "Sachiko is mine now. You're telling me to quit in front of you? Aren't you underestimating me, the head of the Kichikawa family?"

"No, I respect my aunt the most."

"Really?" Kurisu asked in a deliberately girlish voice, sounding very innocent.

Kikawa Yui curled her lip in disdain.

She found it extremely distasteful that her own mother, who was already quite old, was still pretending to be young.

“Really,” Tsukasa Tazaki assured him.

"I don't believe a word you say. It's almost Christmas, and if it weren't for Xiaowei, you wouldn't have come out shopping with your aunt."

"How could that be? Even if I forgot who Jesus was, I would never forget spending Christmas with my aunt."

"Can't you two give others a chance to interject while you're bickering like this?" Sachiko Tono smiled lazily, resting her head on Tsukasa Tazaki's shoulder, watching the two argue with a smile.

"Sachiko, you'd better take my side." Kurisu looked at the road ahead and said with a smile, "That kid's all lies. Don't let his sweet words sway you. You know I'm a woman too, and I know what true love is!"

Tazaki Tsukasa looked at Kikawa Yui and sighed, "I really can't stand your mother."

"Weren't you two having a good chat?" Qichuan Wei crossed her legs and sneered, "Since you like older women anyway, why don't you just go and be with her? What are you talking to me about?"

"Is there really such a good thing?" Kurisuki laughed, like a young girl. "Xiaosi, did you hear that? You're coming to my room tonight, and I'll show you the charm of a mature woman."

"mom!"

"Huh? You said you'd let Xiao Si and me say that? What's with the anger?"