My love index is at its maximum.

“Auntie,” Tsukasa Tazaki advised, “you will lose your only daughter if you do this.”

Kurisu Kawa replied nonchalantly, "Why don't you and I just have another one?"

"..."

Tazaki Tsukasa looked speechlessly at the equally speechless Shigawa Yui, and the two exchanged glances at the same time.

'This person is shameless!'

……

By the time I arrived in Ginza, it was already getting dark.

On Christmas Eve, the entire city of Tokyo was adorned with lights from the trees lining the streets, creating a dreamlike atmosphere filled with romance.

The Ginza shopping center was also packed with people, each carrying large bags and small packages. Shops decorated their facades with wreaths and colorful ribbons, and many shops had employees dressed in Christmas costumes soliciting customers at their entrances.

As soon as she entered the mall, Kurisu Kirikawa was infected by the joyful atmosphere and immediately became excited.

"So many people, it's super lively! Xiao Si, look, there's Santa Claus over there, and there are free balloons!"

"...Auntie, are you still in elementary school?" Tsukasa Tazaki asked in a sarcastic tone.

"Why do you ask that?" Kurisu asked, pulling on his sleeve with one hand as she happily walked toward Santa Claus who was delivering balloons.

"Tell me, when did you stop believing in Santa Claus?"

Kurisu Kawakami's mouth dropped open in exaggerated disbelief: "How could there be no Santa Claus in this world?"

"Stop pretending to be young..." Tsukasa Tazaki's head started to hurt.

Taking a gas cylinder from Santa Claus, Kurisu laughed again: "What do you mean by pretending to be young? Isn't your aunt still very young?"

Before Tsukasa Tazaki could speak, her gaze suddenly became distant, and her expression seemed to be reminiscing about something, probably lamenting the youthful years that could never be regained.

"It's alright," Tsukasa Tazaki quickly reassured her. "Your aunt is still so young and beautiful, so don't worry about her age."

The words had just left his mouth.

A radiant smile appeared on Kurisu Kawakami's face.

She turned around and taunted her daughter, who was clearly annoyed, "Xiaowei, did you hear that? Xiaosi just said that Mommy is still very young and beautiful, much more charming than a little girl like you. He also said that he plans to marry me after graduation."

The passersby all looked at them with strange and puzzled eyes.

Tsukasa Tazaki: "..."

Please stop adding those nonsensical things to the end of what I say.

Kikawa remained silent, only coldly staring at Tazaki Tsukasa.

Sachiko Tono looked at him with schadenfreude: "Tazaki-kun, I feel sorry for you having such an aunt."

She put on the gray coat she had been holding, along with a pair of gray gloves, and her fashionable attire attracted the attention of many customers.

“The last two sentences are all lies!” Tazaki Tsukasa met his older brother’s murderous gaze. “Besides, in terms of youth and beauty, Yui is no less than Auntie.”

"How annoying, don't they care about elderly women living alone?" Kurisu Kirikawa cupped her face in her hands, seemingly lamenting the passage of time.

"Let's go shopping," Tsukasa Tazaki said helplessly. "If this keeps up, the mall will have to close down."

"I'll listen to Xiao Si." Qi Chuan Li couldn't help but chuckle, letting go of his sleeve. "You'd better pick out a good Christmas present for me tonight, or your aunt won't let you off so easily!"

"Try your best!"

Tazaki Tsukasa wiped away his sweat, feeling completely uncertain.

In interpersonal relationships, gift-giving, especially to women, is a complex art.

Giving an inappropriate gift might give the recipient a negative impression, such as, "Wow, that person has no taste at all."

A person's ability is determined by factors such as observation skills, taste, and the size of their wallet. The moment a gift is unwrapped, all these factors are laid bare.

What Tsukasa Tazaki said isn't an exaggeration... no, it might be a little exaggerated. Hmm.

...Hopefully it's an exaggeration.

Three women were going in and out of the shops on the first floor of Ginza, one after another, the shops lined up one after another.

Tsukasa Tazaki followed them aimlessly.

Although the area is filled with all sorts of shops, he couldn't find anything he liked when he looked inside from the shop entrances. Moreover, because he was so handsome and looked like a wealthy young master, shop assistants would immediately come up to him to make sales pitches as soon as he passed by, which became a bit annoying after a while.

As he walked, he ended up in the rest area to admire the decorative lights on the Christmas tree in the middle of the mall.

Crowds are the least fun; the lights on the trees are much prettier. Whether they're arranged into reindeer, Santa hats, or just twinkling lights, they're all quite beautiful.

While admiring the lights, he, dressed in a high school uniform and with a handsome face like a two-dimensional character, was also admired by the shoppers.

After a while, the three women moved to the second floor.

Tsukasa Tazaki followed him up.

This floor mainly sells household goods and clothing. The display shelves are filled with a wide variety of items, including ornaments, small items, and tableware. The clothing selection includes various clothes, shoes, hats, and baby products. In terms of variety alone, it is sure to satisfy.

Many clothing stores are selling Christmas cosplay outfits.

Men's and women's clothing, both formal and revealing, all kinds of holiday-themed outfits, looked even more charming under the soft lighting. As Tazaki walked along, he saw many men surrounding the family mannequins in Christmas bikinis in the display cases, commenting on them.

People ranging in age from sixty to sixteen have remarkably similar tastes.

Tsukasa Tazaki saw Kurisu Kawakawa pull Sachiko Tono into one of the shops, and they didn't come out for a long time before carrying several shopping bags.

What exactly did those two buy?

he does not know.

I don't dare to go and ask now.

After all, the eldest brother's face was getting darker and darker, so we shouldn't provoke him now.

On the way to the third floor.

Tazaki Tsukasa spotted a familiar figure.

The other person was also squatting in front of the family display case showcasing Christmas bikinis.

It's Kana Shimamoto!

Tazaki Tsukasa felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

At the same time, three other women also discovered her presence.

At times like this, it's best for me to hide first... Tazaki Tsukasa dodged and hid in a bag shop.

Christmas songs were still playing on repeat in the store, various perfume scents wafted past her nose, and the warmth of the heater blew through her hair. Shimamoto Kana made up her mind, stood up, and prepared to go into the store. At that moment, she suddenly noticed several people staring at her from a short distance away.

"Hmm? Kikawa-kun..."

"Shima, Shimamoto-sensei..."

The two teachers and students greeted each other somewhat awkwardly.

"Oh, it's you, Shimamoto-sensei," Kurisu Kawakawa smiled broadly and walked over to chat. "You've been looking around here for so long, are you planning to buy something?"

"Just looking..." Shimamoto Kana gave a guilty, dry laugh.

“This style is nice.” Kurisu Kawakawa took out her shopping bag, then clumsily took out something from inside—a piece of red fabric—and showed it to Kana Shimamoto.

"Goo~"

Tazaki Tsukasa, who was hiding far away, swallowed nervously and expectantly as he witnessed this scene.

Kurisu shoved the clothes back into the bag, a knowing smile playing on her lips: "Sensei Shimamoto, would you like to buy a set to try on?"

"Well, that's not necessary..."

Despite the shop's relatively low heating, Shimamoto Kana was still sweating. After a while of dry laughter, she seemed to have a sudden realization and regained her composure.

Since you guys bought this, I'll think of another way. I'm not going to lose to you anyway...

"I'll go check out other places. Have fun, you guys." Shimamoto Kana smiled politely and walked past them.

She left with impeccable composure, her elegant steps carrying her past the shop where Tazaki Tsukasa was hiding. Tazaki Tsukasa greeted her.

Kana Shimamoto glanced at him sideways, her expression suggesting she wanted to say something, but she said nothing. Instead, she gave him a slight smile and quietly climbed the stairs to the third floor.

Tsukasa Tazaki ran out and continued to stroll around with the three women.

Along the way, he saw some nice ornaments, bought them, and asked the shop assistant to pack them up as Christmas gifts.

When I was about to go home after shopping at the mall, I received a message on my phone from Kana Shimamoto.

My original idea was beaten to it by your aunt. But it's okay, I've come up with an even better one. I wonder how your Hanami-nee will react tomorrow night? I'm really looking forward to it!

I'm really looking forward to it...

The premise is that we can survive tomorrow night.

Tazaki Tsukasa sighed, bent down and crawled into the Cullinan. The four of them did not return to the Kurisu family home, but went directly to Kurisu Kurisu's villa in the Minato Ward.

According to my aunt.

Since Tsukasa Tazaki is not free tomorrow, let's hold the event a day earlier. Let's not invite any extra people to get in the way, just the four of us can have a great time.

The car was parked at the gate of the wall, and a servant helped open the car door.

After getting off the bus, Tsukasa Tazaki looked up.

This is a Western-style villa facing Tokyo Bay.

White walls and red tiles, window frames painted dark blue, and a series of decorative lights illuminate the stone walls surrounding the house. Looking out from the doorway, the dazzling night view of Tokyo Bay comes into view.

Skyscrapers line both sides of the river, their lights shining brightly.

On the Rainbow Bridge, the traffic flows like water, and everywhere is dazzling with light and color.

Chapter 311 How to Spend Christmas Eve

Tsukasa Tazaki took a shower, changed into his loungewear, and came to the living room.

The three women didn't finish washing so quickly, so he opened the fireplace and added some firewood.

The villa is simply decorated, with whitewashed walls. The living room contains a sofa, a bookcase, and a small stereo. There are no superfluous decorations or discordant pieces of furniture; none of the pieces are particularly eye-catching, giving a natural and welcoming feel.

Tazaki Tsukasa rummaged through the bookshelf for a while, then took out a copy of "Rebooting Mona Lisa" and sat on the sofa, drinking red tea as he read.