They all have hidden attributes!

A project report is required after the school trip, but since Makoto Takahashi and Maya Uesugi are in the same group, they don't have to worry about it at all.

Chapter 150 Time is Too Tight (Monthly tickets refresh at 0:00, please vote)

After visiting the Hokkaido Pioneer Memorial Hall, the students of Class 1-C took a group photo in front of the Baroque-style red brick wall.

Makoto Takahashi really likes this style of architecture. According to Maya Uesugi, the word "Baroque" comes from Spanish and means an asymmetrical, squeezed, deformed pearl.

"Where is it asymmetrical?"

After the group photo was over, he looked up at the octagonal tower on the roof and walked side by side with Uesugi Maya on the lawn, while two small, fire-shaped birds flew away from their feet.

A gentle breeze blew by, and Uesugi Maya gathered her long, black hair, which was billowing in the wind. Under the seemingly frozen azure sky, her beautiful figure looked like part of an oil painting.

“It’s not really asymmetrical, but rather an artistic expression within a specific historical context, primarily aimed at showcasing authority and wealth. The most typical example of this style is the Palace of Versailles,” said Maya Uesugi.

"Aye, you're kind of cute when you're being too serious."

"Go to hell."

The supervisor gave them time to wander around the neighborhood, and the two of them strolled and chatted aimlessly on the lawn until three buses arrived, at which point they returned to their respective classrooms.

Makoto Takahashi sat down by the window, and after a while, Haruna Nekoya boarded the bus and sat down next to him.

Back in Hokkaido, she was all smiles and in high spirits. She nudged Takahashi Makoto's shoulder with her own and leaned in to say:

"Acheng, you and Maya are getting closer lately."

Nekoya Hina wasn't jealous; she was simply stating the facts. Takahashi Makoto glanced calmly at Hanakawa Kaori, who was getting into the car behind her, and said with a smile:

"Thanks to you and Hanaori, you insisted on inviting Aya to come out and play this weekend."

"Really? It would be great if I could help my brother."

Having received recognition, Hanakawa Kaori's clear, girlish voice radiated a sense of fulfilling pride.

She sat down in the chair in front of Makoto Takahashi, turned around and leaned on the chair to face the two of them: "However, even without me and Hina-nee, Maya-nee wouldn't have been angry with my brother all this time."

"Huh, why?" Nekoya Hina tilted her head, looking puzzled.

"Objectively speaking, my brother and Maya cannot be categorized as simply acquaintances or friends who play in the same band."

Hanakawa Kaori adopted a serious attitude, her crystal-clear purple eyes flashing with a sly light: "To put it nicely, we're family; to put it bluntly, we look more like lovers."

"Huh?" Nekoya Hina's pupils widened in shock as she turned to look at Takahashi Makoto.

Makoto Takahashi turned his face away to look out the window, his gaze falling on the leaves of the trees lining the street, trying hard to identify their species.

"A-Cheng?" Nekoya Hina leaned closer, making a suspicious expression.

"It's not the kind of relationship you're imagining," Makoto Takahashi said casually.

"My brother didn't deny it outright."

Hanakawa Kaori's lips curled into a mischievous smile as she uttered those words, after which Nekoya Hina glared at him with a tense expression:

"Acheng, this isn't right. Aren't you dating senior Lijian?"

“I know,” Takahashi Makoto nodded.

But he was the person closest to Uesugi Maya, and he knew that she probably valued him more than anyone else.

“The ‘walking wife’ trend has become quite popular in recent years,” Hanakawa Kaori said, drawing out her words with a meaningful tone.

"What is that?" asked Hina Nekoya.

Hanakawa Kaori was about to explain when she saw Takahashi Makoto's suspicious gaze and immediately switched to a coquettish tone: "It's nothing, brother, I just think it would be better if you and Maya-nee started dating."

"what?"

Nekoya Hina's pupils dilated in shock, her mouth agape, unable to comprehend why Hanakawa Kaori would say such a thing.

The visit was silent, and an eerie stillness fell over the car.

Makoto Takahashi and Kaori Hanakawa exchanged glances and looked away. Hina Nekoya paused for a few seconds before successfully avoiding eye contact with the two.

"Hanaori, you can't stir up trouble between couples and break up. Besides, isn't Tachimi-senpai very good to you?" Her tone sounded somewhat urgent.

"Yes, yes, I was wrong, brother."

Hanakawa Kaori offered a perfunctory apology, turned around, sat up straight in her seat, put on her headphones, and started playing a music game.

Seeing her bad attitude, Nekoya Hina shook Takahashi Makoto's shoulder: "Makoto, are you really planning to break up with Tachimi-senpai?"

"No, I will discipline Hanaori properly."

Hearing him say that, Nekoya Hina felt a little relieved, but also inexplicably felt lonely.

She did not want to build her own chances of happiness on the suffering and misfortune of others, and therefore could not condone Hanakawa Kaori's provocative behavior.

Unless Makoto Takahashi and Yuki Tatsumi's relationship completely breaks down, Hina Nekoya doesn't want to take any actions that cross the line of friendship.

Makoto Takahashi knew Hina Nekoya's personality well; she would never accept something absurd. Therefore, he didn't want to reveal any of his personal feelings or private life to her. The only person who knew the situation from beginning to end was Maya Uesugi.

Hanakawa Kaori's attitude can be considered encouragement to him.

Once everyone had arrived, the bus departed for the hotel.

First-year students stayed at a modern hotel near the Sapporo TV Tower, in double rooms. Nekoya Hina and Hanakawa Kaori shared one room, while Uesugi Maya and Kashima Reiko shared another.

As the only male student, Makoto Takahashi lived on the first floor with six accompanying teachers, and had a double room all to himself.

However, he couldn't possibly sleep in a single bed with Tachikami Yuki, so after lunch, he went to the front desk and booked a double room by himself.

While putting away my suitcase, I received a message from Junka Shiraishi.

[Sumika: I'll come find you tonight]

[Takahashi: ???]

[Sumika: I wrote a song and I'd like you to watch it.]

[Takahashi: Sachi might come at any time]

[Sumika: Hanaori wants me to keep her company; she says she's afraid to sleep alone at night.]

The reasons are quite valid; it's all thanks to Hanakawa Kaori's good deeds.

But if Uesugi Maya gets the chance, Shiraishi Junka might get scolded to tears.

After careful consideration, Makoto Takahashi asked for Junka Shiraishi's hotel address. The 3rd year A group stayed at a luxury hotel near Sapporo Racecourse, next to Hokkaido University.

[Takahashi: I'll come find you tonight]

[Sumika: No matter how late, I will wait for you]

[Sumika: I'm going to the front desk to check in now]

After calming Shiraishi Junka down, Takahashi Makoto went downstairs to the restaurant for lunch.

The stewed hamburger steak rice bowl seemed to be made starting with the sauce, and the steak itself had a secret recipe. Uesugi Maya tasted it carefully for a long time, but still couldn't identify the ingredients.

It seems that once he returns to Tokyo, the Uesugi family won't be able to add a new Hokkaido-style burger steak to their menu, Makoto Takahashi thought with a touch of regret.

After lunch and a short rest, the school trip continued.

Groups of girls were moving from the hotel to Hokkaido Shrine. Makoto Takahashi mingled among them. After getting off the bus, he found Maya Uesugi, who was all alone, and went with her.

"Why isn't Reiko with you?" Takahashi Makoto looked around in confusion.

Not only did I not see Kashima Reiko, but I also didn't see any third-year students.

Maya Uesugi walked with her arms crossed under the maple and ginkgo trees that were turning red and yellow: "She went to buy snacks with Hanori. The third graders have to go to the museum this afternoon."

In order to reduce the time that Makoto Takahashi spends with Junka Shiraishi, Maya Uesugi deliberately staggered her afternoon schedule when planning her itinerary.

After visiting the three shrines within the shrine grounds, the supervisor granted us free time.

"Brother, this is for you."

Hanakawa Kaori's petite figure appeared out of nowhere, a mischievous smile on her youthful face: "Love charm, Hello Kitty limited edition, just for you, you can hang it on your bass or guitar case."

She placed the love charm in Takahashi Makoto's hand, then looked up at Uesugi Maya with her sparkling purple eyes, holding up the teahouse paper bag with both hands:

"Maya-nee, I bought kashiwa leaf-shaped cookies and some limited-edition wagashi. Let's play board games together tonight, everyone."

As Hanakawa Kaori spoke, she radiated a dazzling aura, and Uesugi Maya, unusually, wavered, hesitatingly asking:

"Everyone, what do you mean by 'everyone'?"

"Everyone in the band, Lengzi-nee has agreed, and Chunke-nee will also come to keep me company tonight," Hanakawa Kaori said with a bright smile.

She didn't want to miss any opportunity for bands to get together and play, but Makoto Takahashi didn't think so.

"Junke's stamina is very poor. She must be very tired after shopping in Sapporo for so long today. Let's just forget about it."

Hearing him say that, Hanakawa Kaori blinked and nodded thoughtfully: "What you said makes sense, and it seems like the third graders live in a different place?"

"Oh, how thoughtful."

Maya Uesugi deftly tossed her long black hair that fell over her shoulder, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

"Why are you looking at me like that? If Chunke isn't coming, I don't need to take her home in the middle of the night."

Makoto Takahashi met her gaze without any hesitation, speaking frankly: "The band needs to do group activities, tomorrow and the day after are both fine."

"Come with me tomorrow," Uesugi Maya said.

Makoto Takahashi had promised her, and naturally he wouldn't go back on his word.

"Where?"

"I'll finish writing my research report tonight and then I'll prepare a guide and send it to you."

"Okay." Takahashi Makoto decided to go to the shrine again later to pray for Tatsumi Koki to come back the day after tomorrow.

Are there any shrines in Hokkaido Shrine where one can pray for good luck in love?

I looked it up online and found that at Don Shrine, the downtown branch, petting the komainu (guardian dog) can bring good fortune in love, and there are also limited-edition komainu love charms available at Don Shrine.

As the governor of Hokkaido, he still has to go to a branch office to help with love luck. How useless! Yet he still dares to sell love charms.

"Let's have a band activity the day after tomorrow!"

Hanakawa Kaori's expectant gaze shifted between Takahashi Makoto and Uesugi Maya. She clasped her hands together and said in a pleading tone, "I want to go to Donnomiya, Nishino Shrine, and Teine Shrine."

All of these places have in common that they are good places to pray for good luck in love.