My daily life in love is too contrary to my character.

With my eyes closed, I could hear his rapid breathing; I wondered if it was for the sake of more points.

--

"Shiraishi, I told you to call them, but you were left there for ten minutes. You'd better punish yourself with a glass of juice, or fruit wine if you want," Nao teased as the four returned.

"Fruit wine." Shiraishi Sawa took the wine glass handed to him by Kuramochi Mika and drank it all in one gulp.

"Alright, let's sing a birthday song together before we eat! Shiraishi, as the birthday person, remember to lead the way," Nao Ichii said after everyone had sat down again.

"Auntie, if I lead the singing, the song will be ruined."

"It's alright, Shiraishi. You're the birthday boy. Even if you're not singing your heart out today, we'll still applaud you. Don't worry."

“I’m sorry, Auntie, it’s hard for me to be happy with what you said.” Shiraishi Sawa’s gaze was fixed on an open door—there was a piano inside.

"I'll play the piano to accompany you, and you can sing 'Happy Birthday' to me, how about it?"

"Shiraishi, you can play the piano?" Not only Ichiru Nao, but everyone in the room looked over, after all, given Shiraishi Sawah's background, he really shouldn't know how to play the piano.

"Happy Birthday is such a simple song, easy to play, what do you think?"

"sure."

My A-grade piano finally found a purpose.

As the piano music began to play in the room, everyone at the dining table joined in singing "Happy Birthday":

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you...

--

When Shiraishi Zexiu finally ate the last piece of cake, the birthday party came to an end.

There were still some dishes left on the table, including some that Shiraishi Sawa Hide really liked.

However, in order to make room for the cake, Shiraishi Sawa had no choice but to give them up.

"Shiraishi, how are you going to get back later?" Nao Ichijin asked, trying hard to suck in her stomach so she wouldn't have a little belly. Because she was holding her breath, her voice sounded a little strange.

"Later, I'll ride back in President Su's car with Takanashi."

"Okay, then I won't send a driver. But the three of you, remember to let us know when you get home, otherwise we'll still be worried."

In the time it takes to eat a meal, the shrewd and charming Nao Ichirin and Mika Kuramochi have already gotten to know Kirei Soga and Yuuko Takanashi, and even established a good friendship with them.

"Shiraishi, come with me for a moment, I have a gift for you." Chiyo Ichii took a sip of water and stood up to say this.

"What gift?" Shiraishi Zexiu, who was rubbing his belly, took another sip of fruit wine and asked.

"Chiyo, let Mom see it. You've been acting all mysterious with this thing these past few days, and Mom wants to see it too." Nao Ichiryu looked at Chiyo Ichiryu with curiosity.

Soga no Umeren also stared intently.

"It's too embarrassing, I can't show it to you." Chiyo Ichiriki resolutely refused.

"What is that? What is that?!" Upon hearing this, Shiraishi Sawah became interested.

"Ichiru... How could anyone name a treasure box something so childish? Are you coming or not? If you're not coming, I'm not seeing you off!" After saying that, Ichiru Chiyo's dark and beautiful eyes looked at him coldly.

The absence of "come" or "don't come" options means that you can only come.

"They're here." Shiraishi Sawa Hide pretended not to see Ichiryu Nao's signal and decisively followed Ichiryu Chiyo.

Chiyo picked up her bag from the entrance hall and didn't go far before heading straight into the piano room on the first floor. After Shiraishi Sawa entered, the door was closed.

This greatly reduced the tension in Soga Kirei's eyes.

"It's the [Treasure Box], right? Let me see what your 'Happy' button says that will make me happy," Shiraishi Sawa asked excitedly.

“It’s much more advanced than yours. Take it back and study it slowly.” Chiyo handed the bag in her hand to Shiraishi Sawa.

"You didn't introduce me, you brought me here..."

Shiraishi Sawa looked up with a hint of regret and saw the starlight in the girl's eyes.

The girl in front of me has a perfect figure. Even though she is wearing a school uniform, no matter how beautiful the model in the fashion boutique is, she can't compare to her in the slightest.

She walked over slowly like that, and Shiraishi Zexiu watched her quietly.

It went from one meter to fifty centimeters, and from fifty centimeters to ten centimeters.

The distance between them gradually became such that only the sound of the piano could penetrate it.

The girl tiptoed, reached out and wrapped her arms around the boy's neck, their lips meeting.

Shiraishi Sawa didn't close his eyes, and neither did she. They just stared at each other like that. Her eyes were complicated, but they were definitely filled with love.

Under Shiraishi Sawa's gaze, she finally closed her eyes as if in fear, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, and she gripped the covers even tighter.

The room was crowded, and the two of them were struggling to breathe from the sound of their heartbeats.

Shiraishi Sawa saw the blooming roses.

Chapter 241 There Will Be Other Fragrances [Monthly Ticket]

A breeze carrying the scent of roses blew through the enclosed room.

The blooming of the roses was fleeting. Chiyo released her hand, took a step back, and slightly raised the corners of her mouth before quickly suppressing it. Her expression gradually became indifferent, with a hint of deliberate coldness.

"The fruit wine tastes very ordinary."

Shiraishi Sawa was regretting that he should have rinsed his mouth with water.

"I will definitely regret it. No, I already regret it."

She glanced at Shiraishi Sawa, and before her face could flush, she turned around, brushing her long, flowing hair back, releasing a pleasant fragrance that soothed Shiraishi Sawa.

Standing at the door, Chiyo took a few deep breaths before pushing the door open and walking out.

"Chiyo, how come it's over so fast? Mom didn't even have time to imagine it before you were done." Nao's teasing voice came from outside the door, waking Shiraishi Sawa Hide from his reverie like the sound of a bell.

The "One-Piece Treasure Box" inside the bag also had a more exquisite outer packaging box. Since the contents were not visible, Shiraishi Sawa Hide did not seem to intend to open it at the moment.

I took a few deep breaths at the door before slowly following behind, carrying the bag.

"Shiraishi, could you show your aunt what treasure Chiyo gave you?" Nao Ichirin persisted, unwilling to give up.

"I'm sorry, Auntie. If Chiyo doesn't want to talk about it, then it will have to remain a secret. But I might be able to find an opportunity to tell you secretly."

"Okay, I definitely won't let Chiyo find out."

The two were plotting something before entering Chiyo, but the girl ignored them, pursing her lips and sipping the fruit wine on the table.

The taste was still just average.

"Good, the birthday party was a complete success." Kuramochi Mika stood up and clapped on her own, while Shiraishi Sawa became the second person to join in and clap enthusiastically.

"Shiraishi is very excited. Let's invite the birthday boy to give his closing remarks."

Everyone couldn't help but laugh when they saw Shiraishi Sawah's clapping gesture falter halfway through.

"Okay, just kidding. It's getting late. Do you want to go back or stay here for a while? Staying at our place is no problem either; we have plenty of empty rooms."

It's almost nine o'clock at night now.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Aunt Kuramochi, but I still need to go home. My mother is waiting for me," Soga Kirei said apologetically.

"Takanashi and I also have to go home; we still have our exam admission tickets at the apartment for tomorrow's exam."

The reason had nothing to do with reviewing, since there was no need for the five students present to review—as for Chiyo, even if given time, she was too lazy to study.

"Well, it seems a bit of a pity. I hope there will be a chance for you to stay next time. The house is too big and there are too few people. Sakura has had to sleep with me several times." Kuramochi Mika said with some regret.

"Mom! Please stop talking."

"Oops, sorry, I let it slip again."

.......

The night was enchanting, the moon was bright and the stars were few. The waning moon's radiance shone even brighter in the pitch-black night, and its hazy glow became even more dreamlike and ethereal.

Two cars that had just started were parked at the entrance.

One car belonged to Soga Kirei's family, and the other to Ichiriki's family—although they were neighbors, the villas of the two families were more than a thousand meters apart, so they still had to drive to get around.

"See you tomorrow, no, I might not even see you tomorrow. See you next Monday, Chiyo. Auntie, we'll meet again sometime." Before getting into the car, Shiraishi Sawa greeted the mother and daughter.

"Okay, Shiroishi, your aunt will miss you."

Chiyo glanced at him, thought for a few seconds, and then gestured goodbye. Nao looked at her daughter, who seemed to have become stupid, with surprise.

"Chiyo, what exactly is that gift? Tell Mommy!"

"A return gift."

--

In Soga Kiriren's car, Shiraishi Sawa Hide sat in the front row—Takanashi Yuuko and Soga Kiriren sat in the back because they were carsick.

"Fasten your seatbelt, Shiraishi-kun," the driver, Akiko Saba, reminded him before starting the car.

"Oh, sorry, I forgot." Shiraishi Zexiu quickly fastened his seatbelt.

"Will you be cold, President?" When the car started, the passenger window was open, and the roadside wind, with nowhere else to go, rushed into the car through this opening, blowing past Shiraishi Sawa and then continuing to blow towards Soga Kirei in the back.

"It's alright, it's nothing." Suwo Wulian shook her head, indicating that she was fine, but her originally swan-like slender neck was now slightly hunched.

After thinking for a moment, Shiraishi Sawah decided to close the window, leaving only a small crack. He figured his motion sickness wasn't too bad, and he could open the window later for the rest of the journey.

Shiraishi Sawa looked out the car window at the Tokyo night view, with its towering buildings and flashing neon lights.

--

The journey isn't very long, but after a good meal, it's easy to feel sleepy while traveling.

After passing through security in this affluent neighborhood, the car finally arrived at its destination.

"Shiraishi-kun, Kirei, we've arrived." Akiko Saba said to the two people in the front and back seats after slowly stopping the car.

"Okay." Shiraishi Zexiu, who wasn't completely asleep, immediately opened his eyes upon hearing this, shook his head, and wiggled his ten fingers to fully wake himself up.

"Okay, let's go, Shiraishi-kun, I'll go get your birthday present," said Soga Kirei, who had also regained consciousness.

"Takanashi, aren't you coming up with us?" After getting out of the car, Shiraishi Sawa asked Takanashi Yuuko, who was still leaning against the window without moving.

"No need, Shiraishi-kun, I'm a little sleepy. I'll sleep a little longer in the car," Yuko Takanashi said, opening her drowsy eyes and looking rather listless.