Tokyo Soft Rice King.

"My lord, are you actually going to the supermarket to pick out Christmas presents?"

"That's right, buy some apples, do some packaging, and that'll be your Christmas present."

"They gave it to us...does that mean everyone got a share?"

"Yes, everyone gets a share."

Anri Hitomi smiled meaningfully.

"Hehe~ I see. I thought you were going to have us 'take a gamble' to avoid revealing which one we 'liked the most', but it turns out you chose the 'equal treatment' method after all."

Are you disappointed?

"Hmm... Others might be disappointed, but for me, this is the best possible outcome... Of course, the premise is that you, Mingjun, wouldn't prepare any extra gifts for that woman, would you?"

Kuroba Akira felt as if the weight of the class monitor pressing on his thigh had increased!

Sure enough, the class monitor never lets up when it comes to Ziyin; they're truly a pair of sworn enemies.

"No way..."

"That's good, but even if you, Mingjun, don't give her a special gift, she will definitely give you a special gift, so I've decided to strike first."

"Ok?"

Hitomi Anri took out a Christmas gift she had prepared separately for Akira Kuroba from her schoolbag; it was a black and white brooch.

"I originally wanted to prepare a hand-knitted scarf or something, but it's too conspicuous, and scarves can only be worn in winter, so I chose this kind of accessory instead..."

As she spoke, Anri Hitomi pinned the brooch on Kuroba Akira.

"See, like this, if you tuck it in the pocket of your school uniform, no one will notice, right?"

"Did you even consider that?"

"After all, it can be considered a secret relationship."

A secret relationship that everyone knows about...

Kuroba Akira only scoffed inwardly, then observed the class monitor's expression. Her smile didn't show any disappointment, but rather a hint of mockery, indicating that she also felt that this so-called underground relationship was no longer a reality.

Ruiqing looked at the two through the rearview mirror and was completely confused by their conversation. The young lady and the young master Heiyu were clearly in love, so why didn't they make it public?

And they don't seem to be trying to hide it... so to others they still look like a couple, right?

Forget it, it's probably just shy behavior between young lovers. Anyway, Young Master Hei Yu will definitely become the son-in-law of the Anli family. After all, he has already had a relationship with the young lady. If he dares to refuse or go back on his word, the Anli family will never let him off the hook... The one who will carry out the execution will most likely be Lin Ruiqing.

Kuroba Akira felt a chill run down his spine for no apparent reason. He quickly patted the brooch on his chest and in his pocket, then thanked the class monitor.

"Thank you, Hitomi. I will cherish it."

Anri Hitomi smiled back. She knew that Kuroba Akira wouldn't take it off so easily after saying that, just like a wedding ring... Of course, this brooch wasn't a substitute for a wedding ring, but rather 'another kind of mark'.

Afterwards, the two went to buy apples and wrapping paper together, and then picked up some sushi. On their way to Takanashi's house, they wrapped apples together as a symbol of good luck.

"I didn't expect so many people to order sushi. On a day like today, the busiest places should be cake shops and KFC."

Japanese people typically buy cakes or fried chicken on Christmas Eve to celebrate Christmas with their families.

Sushi is more popular on New Year's Day.

"If you can't buy cake and fried chicken, sushi is the next best option, as it gives you a luxurious feeling of celebrating the holiday."

"Indeed...we ate together, and then exchanged gifts."

"Yes, this is also the best time for Santa Claus to give gifts."

"Santa Claus..."

It was actually a gift from my parents.

Surely no one in high school still believes the beautiful lie that only good kids receive gifts from Santa Claus?

Wait a minute! If in this world, human faith can give rise to gods, then could it be that... Santa Claus also exists in the form of a god?

Kuroba Akira thought he should buy a pair of socks and hang them by his bedside to see if he would actually receive a gift.

But can a scumbag like himself, who is so generous and accommodating to girls, still be considered a good guy?

If we consider it as a process of love, then it should also be considered as spreading love, right?

But then again, there's nothing in particular that I want as a gift...

Because everything I wanted is already by my side.

After wrapping all the apples for Christmas, Ruiqing drove to Takanashi's house. Kuroba Akira got out of the car and gave one of them to Ruiqing, saying, "Here you go, Miss Ruiqing, Merry Christmas."

Ruiqing looked at the apple given to her, paused for a moment, and asked in return.

"Do I get a share too?"

"Of course, this should also be a memory for you, right?"

"..."

However, Lin Ruiqing looked confused, as if he didn't quite understand what kind of memories were contained in the apple.

Huh? Isn't that right? Miss Ruiqing is clearly from the same hometown, isn't she? Could it be that she came to Japan at a very young age and never experienced this kind of Christmas culture in Chinese schools? Or is it that such activities didn't exist when she was in school? Or is it just a difference between two worlds?

Kuroba Akira scratched his face, explaining somewhat awkwardly in his native dialect.

"Uh, it means 'I wish you peace'..."

"Apple, peace... Ah, I see, it's similar to 'abundance every year'..."

Lin Ruiqing then realized it was a pun and couldn't help but chuckle.

"Thank you, young master, and I wish you peace."

"Um……"

I hope I can safely walk out of Takanashi's house...

Actually, Kuroba Akira was a little afraid that once he went in, he wouldn't be able to get out... or rather, at least not tonight.

However, he still wanted to get home before midnight.

Perhaps Christmas is like another Valentine's Day for the Japanese, but for Akira Kuroba, this fundamental holiday is about celebrating family reunions, and he definitely wants to be with his 'family' more.

Although the Takanashi family home is like another home to him, after celebrating here, he wants to go back to the Kobayashi family home to celebrate as well.

Thinking this, Kuroba Akira naturally took out his key and opened the door to Takanashi's house.

Then everyone saw Kuroba Akira and Anri Hitomi already inside the house, and they all showed very surprised expressions.

Shiori exclaimed in surprise.

"Huh?! Why did you come in without knocking?!"

They had originally planned to surprise Kuroba Akira and Anri Hitomi, who arrived late, but the two of them walked in without even knocking, leaving them no time to prepare.

Then Future muttered something to herself, as if she had just remembered.

"Oh, right, Mingjun has a key to my house..."

Makoto rolled her eyes and retorted.

"Why does Ming have a key to your house...?"

Good question!

Of course, she didn't really forget about the future; how could she forget the proposal she put forward? So she just wanted to 'show off in front of her friends'.

So in the future, he switched to his little devil mode, and said with a smug and annoying smile on his face.

"That's because Ming is already a member of my family, right, Mom?"

Akiko, also holding her cheek, echoed her daughter's words.

"Yes, dear... Well, Kuroba-kun comes to our house every week, so we gave him a key so it's easier for him to come and go as he pleases, hehe."

Not just entering and leaving the room, but also entering and leaving her...

Akiko licked her lips, her eyes shimmering like autumn water, exuding a mature and sophisticated charm.

She seemed like a gentle and virtuous mother when she was helping them with the decorations, but after Kuroba Akira appeared, her entire demeanor changed drastically, becoming incredibly lewd, almost like... a succubus.

After all, Akiko is currently the main damage dealer against Kuroba Akira, or rather, the main damage dealer.

"..." "..." "..."

Makoto, Shiori, and Moe fell silent together.

Hikawa Makoto smelled the scent of her own kind on Takanashi Akiko, and then she was even more incredulous. If Kuroba Akira had eaten Mirai, that would be one thing, but he actually ate Aunt Akiko... no, he ate her too!

Damn it! That scumbag! Mothers can eat it! But sisters can't?! I'm so angry and cold!

Shiori Shirai, whose imagination has always been rich, also thought of the "mother's rice bowl" and immediately imagined the specific process and lines in her mind.

Similarly, Aizen Moe has read quite a few doujinshi, and she also thought of the terrible scenes where the 'weak' Kuroba Akira was subjected to various forms of abuse by Takanashi's aunt, and she even had storyboards in her mind.

The three girls, all with rich imaginations, came up with that kind of development together.

However, this time their delusion was not a delusion, but actually what they imagined to happen.

Akira Kuroba has indeed become a 'distinguished guest' of the Takanashi family.

Meanwhile, Kuroba Akira, the person involved, felt drenched in sweat. Just opening the door with a key had made the atmosphere tense... How can you blame me?!

It's her mother's fault!

"Because Mirai-chan can't get up on weekends either, and Aunt Akiko sometimes goes to work on weekends, she probably gave him a key to prevent Akira from coming over and having no one to open the door for him."

Fortunately, Kuroba Akira was followed by Anri Hitomi, a master of crowd control. Her words eased the tense atmosphere and brought everyone back to the harmonious atmosphere of having a Christmas party together.

Phew... I'm saved.

Kuroba Akira breathed a sigh of relief and praised his squad leader for covering for him.

But the crisis is not over yet... The three girls' suspicions have clearly not been completely dispelled.

This is hardly a happy and joyful Christmas party!

It's practically a Christmas carnage!

Chapter 341 You'll Be the Gift

Even though Kuroba Akira had decided to ignore what others thought, he still couldn't do it... he just couldn't...