They all have hidden attributes!

Tachikami Yuki mustered her patience and communicated with him calmly: "But that won't do. I've already said it, you either have to be obedient to the point of being completely submissive, or be so strong that I have nothing to say to you."

“I choose the second one.” Makoto Takahashi smiled confidently.

"The idea of ​​splitting up the family is not an option. I don't approve of anything related to the Tatsumi family, and neither is archery. I was the top student in the country when I was in the first year."

Tachikami Yuki put on a troubled expression and tried to block his way.

In this way, as long as Makoto Takahashi promises to behave well in the future, she will negotiate with the Shiraishi family to allow Junka Shiraishi to move to the manor in the port area.

"As long as you achieve the same level of success as in the arts, that should be enough, right?" Makoto Takahashi asked tentatively.

"No, it has to be at the level of absolute impossibility."

Tachikami Yuki kicked away his hand that was sliding up her leg, her innocent face looking troubled: "Otherwise it would be too easy for Makoto-kun, and I have a strong sense of pride."

Despite the significantly increased difficulty, Makoto Takahashi remained steadfast in his resolve.

"I will not betray you until then."

"Seriously, should I be happy?"

Tachikawa Yuki got up from the sofa, sat on his lap, and looked into Takahashi Makoto's eyes as they felt each other's breath.

To say that I wasn't sad or upset would be a lie.

Makoto Takahashi saw the sorrow in her beautiful eyes, and saw her trying her best to hold onto her arrogance while desperately suppressing the impulse to act extremely.

The silence was as if all the air had been sucked out, creating an indescribably awful atmosphere.

"I still want to see you every day."

Just as Takahashi Makoto was about to say that he would be moving in, Tachibana Yuki raised her index finger and pressed it against his lips, shaking her head slightly:

“Chengjun, I don’t need your pity or compensation. As long as you prove that you are strong enough, I will not feel pain.”

Given her excessive competitiveness, even a lover shouldn't humiliate her in this way, treating her like a weakling, otherwise she might really bite.

Just as Tatsumi Yuki treated Uesugi Maya with [no mercy], she naturally didn't mind Takahashi Makoto treating her with [no mercy].

"School trip, where is your class going?" Makoto Takahashi changed the subject to help her change her mood.

Tachibana wrapped her arms around his neck, rubbed her cheeks against his chest affectionately, and whined in a sullen voice, "Edinburgh."

“England, it must be very cold this time of year.” Makoto Takahashi ran his fingers through her short blonde hair, gliding over her neck and back.

"Hmm~ I am a little afraid of the cold, so I decided to stay in Tokyo."

"Are you really afraid of the cold?"

"I'm not too scared. I should be able to find time to go to Hokkaido."

As he spoke, Tachibana Yuki pressed her forehead against his, her eyes suddenly turning dangerous: "I don't want anything bad to happen during the surprise attack, you know. If I see something terrible—"

His tone, deliberate and forceful, was filled with murderous intent.

Makoto Takahashi now understands the darkness of the Tachimi family very well. He hugs her tightly, leans back on the bed, and kisses her pink lips without hesitation.

After resisting for a while, Tachikami Yuki got entangled with him.

Time moved slowly forward, and as Makoto Takahashi had predicted, Maya Uesugi never found an opportunity to chat with Junka Shiraishi, as she was always busy with various matters.

Makoto Takahashi sometimes goes to the art club after school, and occasionally visits Junko Shiraishi's villa.

His relationship with Tachimi Yuki did not cool down as a result; on the contrary, they met more and more often.

For the midterm exams, Haruna Nekoya chose science and passed by a hair's breadth.

Makoto Takahashi and Maya Uesugi chose humanities and ranked first and second respectively, while Hanakawa Kaori came in third, and she was unexpectedly intelligent.

The girls in the wind band, who have worked hard since the rainy season, won the gold medal in the national competition, proving that their efforts and sweat have not been in vain.

The band's YouTube channel saw its subscriber count skyrocket with the release of their new song, successfully surpassing 1 million on October 25th.

Everything is moving in a positive direction, and Makoto Takahashi believes he will be able to fulfill his promise.

When Makoto Takahashi received the screenshot from Hanakawa Kaori, he was buying a light novel at a bookstore in Ikebukuro.

The temperature dropped significantly in late October. Before going out, he put on the scarf that Uesugi Maya had given him. The soft wool was not only gentle on the skin but also warm and comfortable, and it could block out the cold wind.

[Kaoli: Let's have a victory celebration! A victory celebration!]

[Takahashi: Let me ask Aya.]

[Kaoli: Wait!]

[Kaoli: I guess we should skip the victory celebration party.]

[Kaoli: Where is my brother now?]

[Takahashi: Junkudo Bookstore, Ikebukuro]

[Kaoli: I'm coming to find you right now!]

Lately, the atmosphere between Makoto Takahashi and Maya Uesugi has been somewhat strained, and Hanakawa Kaori had already noticed that the two were having a disagreement.

It's time for her to save the world!

Chapter 148 Melting Like Cream

Stepping out of the warm bookstore, I was greeted by the cold wind of late October.

Makoto Takahashi wrapped his scarf tighter, carried his newly bought light novel, crossed the street, and pushed open the door of his usual dessert shop. The exquisite desserts in the glass display case exuded a sweet aroma.

He asked the clerk to pack a box of their signature cream puffs and a box of pineapple buns, and also ordered a cup of hot black tea. He sat at the counter, drinking his tea while admiring the illustrations.

The cobalt blue dial on my wrist showed 10 o'clock. The sunlight outside the window grew brighter and brighter. A cold wind swept across the streets of Ikebukuro, and the "whooshing" sound of the wind could be clearly heard through the glass.

jingle--

After the crisp sound of the doorbell, the dessert shop staff greeted customers politely: "Welcome!"

"Ah, here it is, brother."

Hanakawa Hanori and Nekoya Haruna entered the dessert shop and sat down on either side of each other.

Makoto Takahashi looked up and saw that they were wearing the same long-sleeved and long-legged tracksuits as Tsurumizawa, and tilted his head in confusion, asking:

Why are we wearing the school's tracksuit?

"Today is the day the badminton team welcomes its new coach, so I think it would be better if everyone were a little more formal."

As she spoke, Hanakawa Kaori reached for the packaged dessert on the table, but Takahashi Makoto snatched the paper bag away and turned to look at the clerk:

"Another cream puff, please."

After he finished speaking, his gaze turned to Nekoya Hina. Although she was wearing sportswear, her outfit today was clearly different from usual.

Her chestnut-brown long hair, usually tied in a high ponytail, was transformed into a bun, clearly showing that it had been carefully combed and braided, exuding a pure and innocent feminine charm.

"It suits you perfectly."

Makoto Takahashi first praised him before asking the question that had been bothering him: "But, is it permissible for the new coach to have such a messy hairstyle?"

"There's no training scheduled for today. The new coach just arrived and after we meet, she'll be busy moving to the old school building. The other members are all helping her out."

Nekoya Hina awkwardly raised her hand to touch her bun, as if afraid it would suddenly come undone:

“Listen to me, Cheng, I think the new coach is very suitable for the badminton club. Although Ms. Suzuki has not achieved much, she did manage to bring Okada-senpai back.”

"It's not like she had no achievements at all. Ms. Suzuki was unable to participate in the Olympics because of an injury. She was once a genius girl."

Hanakawa Kaori picked up a freshly served cream puff with her fingers, popped it into her mouth, and said while eating, "This isn't the time to talk about this, Hina-nee. Didn't we invite Maya-nee to hang out today?"

"Ah, I forgot." Nekoya Hina took out her phone and called Uesugi Maya.

Makoto Takahashi looked at her with surprise. A dozen seconds later, Hina Nekoya put down her phone and said to the two of them with an innocent look on her face, "I hung up. Let me try again?"

“A-Ye never answers the phone.”

Takahashi Makoto looked away, picked up his black tea and took a sip: "What do you need her for? It only takes about ten minutes to walk from here to the apartment."

"It's just a normal date with a friend." Nekoya Hina opened Line and sent a message to Uesugi Maya.

Unsurprisingly, I was rejected.

"She said she didn't have time, Acheng, is Maya very busy?" she asked, frowning in distress.

"I've been very busy lately, but I should be able to relax a bit starting today," Makoto Takahashi replied casually.

This was his speculation, based on the fact that he had eaten a hot breakfast at the Uesugi family's house this morning, whereas he had been eating cold rice for breakfast for the past few days, and Takahashi Makoto hadn't dared to object.

"I'll give it a try."

Hanakawa Kaori popped another cream puff into her mouth, chewing as she took out her phone to send a message to Uesugi Maya.

After swallowing the food in her mouth, she turned to Takahashi Makoto and gave him a sweet smile: "I got rejected, brother, I'm counting on you."

"Where do you want to go?" Takahashi Makoto asked.

"Hmm, let me think about it."

Meeting his suspicious gaze, Hanakawa Kaori poked her chin with her finger, pondered for a moment, and then her purple eyes suddenly lit up:

"How about a cat cafe? They're really popular these days. I want to go and take pictures to post on social media."

“Aya won’t go; she’ll think small animals are dirty,” Takahashi Makoto shook his head.

"Then let's go to a board game cafe. I saw a place online that had great reviews, and even beginners can quickly get involved in the games."

Hanakawa Kaori immediately changed the subject, and Nekoya Hina followed suit:

"That coffee shop we talked about last time? There's a really good curry rice place nearby, I think it's in Nishi-Nippori?"

"Do you really have to ask her to come out and play?" Takahashi Makoto looked hesitant.

Uesugi Maya has been in a bad mood lately, and she'll lash out at the slightest provocation. Moreover, she's not interested in board games, except for chess.

Chess can be considered a board game, right?

“Brother, Hina wants to become closer to Maya, so of course we should help her,” Hanakawa Kaori said with a smile.

Before leaving Tsurumizawa, she told Nekoya Hina that she wanted to help ease the tension, and the latter also wanted to take the opportunity to become closer to Uesugi Maya.

"I want to thank her for her previous help, and also to reward her for her efforts at the Hanaori Sports Festival. I'll treat you to curry rice for lunch."

With both of them casting expectant and pleading glances at him, Makoto Takahashi had no choice but to take out his phone and send a message to Maya Uesugi.