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“Aya, I want to drink too,” Takahashi Makoto said.

"Come and get it yourself."

"Why don't you come and sit with us?"

"Tsk." Uesugi Maya walked over with an impatient expression, carrying two cups of coffee and a hardcover book on a tray, and placed them on the black slate coffee table.

A disposable paper cup and a white porcelain cup with a base.

Her gaze shifted between Makoto Takahashi and Junka Shiraishi. Suddenly realizing there was nowhere to sit on the sofa, she took Makoto Takahashi's coat from the coat rack, tied it around her waist, and covered her black pleated skirt.

After Uesugi Maya sat down on the sofa opposite the coffee table, Takahashi Makoto took a sip of his bitter coffee and said casually:

"Since you're not interested, let's cancel the weekend plans. Chun Ke and I will go buy a gift together."

Upon hearing this, Uesugi Maya's face suddenly turned cold. She snatched the coffee from his hand and threw it into the trash can.

"I think we can talk this out. At least about going shopping on the weekend, there's no need to get angry, right?"

Makoto Takahashi took a chocolate from his pocket, tore open the wrapper, and popped it into his mouth.

"How about this, you promise me you'll go shopping for gifts with Chun Ke this weekend, and then Chun Ke and I will go to Li Jian's house together for the New Year."

Upon hearing that she could spend the New Year with Makoto Takahashi, Junko Shiraishi's clear and bright eyes sparkled with surprise, and she was speechless for a moment.

Across from her, a visible flutter of excitement appeared in Maya Uesugi's beautiful caramel-colored eyes.

The weekend was just for shopping, not even a formal date, but it still annoyed Tachikami Yuki without making things too awkward between them.

After a moment's hesitation, Maya Uesugi pushed her coffee towards Makoto Takahashi and nodded solemnly: "Deal."

Makoto Takahashi looked down at the white porcelain cup that Hakiyo had specially made for him, picked up his coffee, took a sip, and started planning a three-person date for the weekend.

Chapter 163 Right now, she can't do anything.

As the winter solstice approached, before the club activities had even ended, night quickly descended, and the once clear sky was instantly painted inky black.

As night suddenly fell, Makoto Takahashi stood up from the sofa, raised his hands, and stretched languidly.

"Let's go home. After we buy the projector and oven, do you want to stop by the supermarket on the way?"

"There are still zucchini, eggs, lamb, and carrots in the refrigerator. If there's nothing in particular you want to eat, you can go tomorrow."

Maya Uesugi closed the book in her hand, got up and walked to the coat rack, picked up the white scarf and wrapped it around her neck, then put on the school uniform jacket and black coat.

After she skillfully combed her long black hair that was covered by her clothes, Takahashi Makoto, who had put on his coat, turned off the lights, and the two walked out of the student council president's office together.

Going downstairs and stepping out the door, a cold wind hits my face, and there's a desolate feeling in the air.

The cold white light of the streetlights illuminated the petite figure running towards them, her swaying black twin tails reaching all the way to her youthful chest.

"Brother, I've come to return your game console."

Hanakawa Kaori, carrying a black backpack with the brand logo, squeezed between the two and asked breathlessly, "Maya-nee, can I come over for dinner tonight?"

“We don’t have any extra ingredients,” Uesugi Maya coldly refused.

Since she bought the beanbag chair, she has never let anyone other than Makoto Takahashi into the apartment. The person who felt the biggest sense of loss was undoubtedly Hanakawa Kaori.

"What did I do wrong to make Maya-nee dislike me?"

Hanakawa Kaori pursed her lips, a hint of disappointment in her eyes, a shadow falling over her lovely face, making her look pitiful.

"No." Uesugi Maya's attitude remained indifferent as always.

"A-Ye's apartment isn't very convenient, why don't you come to my place for dinner tonight?"

Makoto Takahashi patted Hanakawa Kaori's head to comfort her and suggested, "Let's go to the supermarket together later and buy some ready-made fried food."

"Is it okay?" Hanakawa Kaori's purple eyes shone brightly.

Maya Uesugi glanced at her and nodded almost imperceptibly: "You'll also need to help carry the groceries, or move the projector."

"Great!"

Hanakawa Kaori cheered and circled around from behind Takahashi Makoto to his other side: "Brother, is there any news about the Christmas party?"

"I've decided not to have a Christmas party."

"How could this happen—"

Hanakawa Kaori let out a wail, then asked hopefully, "How about a New Year's party? We can all play King's Game together, and then go pray for blessings together the next day."

"Happy New Year."

Makoto Takahashi deliberately dragged out his words in a meaningful tone, glancing sideways at Maya Uesugi, who returned the glance with a somewhat unpleasant expression.

"I'll think about it."

Upon hearing Takahashi Makoto's words, Uesugi Maya turned her unfriendly gaze towards Hanakawa Kaori.

For her, having another possibility makes it much more difficult to realize her wish of "spending the New Year together as a couple".

Hanakawa Kaori shivered, shrinking her neck as if she were cold, pretending not to see Uesugi Maya's gaze, and clung to Takahashi Makoto.

"Brother, we're starting the qualifiers tomorrow!"

"come on."

"The match next week seems to conflict with the final exams. Haruna-nee seems to be quite annoyed."

Upon hearing this, Makoto Takahashi frowned thoughtfully.

Hina Nekoya often suddenly lacks her own opinions. Actually, the final exams and the preliminary rounds are not that important. The former can be retaken, and Makoto Takahashi can help her find a solution for the latter.

But in her view, this is probably a choice between academic studies and a sports career.

"You've worked so hard taking care of Hina."

Makoto Takahashi reached out and affectionately pinched Hanakawa Kaori's face. She smiled brightly and said, "It's nothing, I quite like it this way."

Under the pitch-black night, the three of them walked out of the academy gate, bathed in the light of the streetlights, and went shopping together in the Tsurumizawa shopping street.

That evening, after dinner, Makoto Takahashi did not go to the Uesugi family home to try out the projector.

After sending Hanakawa Kaori back to Tsurumizawa, he went directly to the badminton club's gymnasium and found Nekoya Hina.

Under the bright lights, the sound of sneakers rubbing against the ground was exceptionally clear.

Wearing a competitive sports uniform, Hina Nekoya tirelessly hit the shuttlecocks fired from the ball machine back to the other end of the net, her chestnut ponytail bouncing as beads of sweat dripped down her face.

Standing by the door, Makoto Takahashi watched her solitary figure, radiating strength and conviction, and teased, "Hina, aren't you pushing yourself too hard?"

"Acheng?"

Hina Nekoya stopped swinging her badminton racket and turned to look at him with a surprised expression: "What are you doing here?"

A badminton shuttlecock flew high and landed gently on her head.

"Hanaori is a little worried about you."

Makoto Takahashi walked over and handed over the sports drink: "The competition starts tomorrow, so you should get some rest tonight."

That's true, but...

Hina Nekoya unscrewed the sports drink, tilted her head back, and swallowed a mouthful. Under his direct gaze, she showed a troubled expression:

"I asked you to come because I was asking you for the right qualifications. It would be very embarrassing if I failed, and I don't want to fail again."

No one likes to lose, especially in sports.

"Yinna, you're putting too much pressure on yourself."

Makoto Takahashi smiled and said in an extremely relaxed tone, "Don't worry too much. Whether it's the exam or the preliminaries, I will always support you."

As if avoiding his gaze, Nekoya Hina turned her face away. On the other side of the net, countless badminton shuttlecocks lay quietly under the light.

Makoto Takahashi saw through her unease and said hesitantly, "Don't worry... As my friend, it's okay if you fail the exams and competitions. There's nothing to be afraid of."

“I will support you. Whether you want to become a professional athlete or retake the college entrance exam in the future, even though you have a big appetite, at most you will just be supporting an idle person.”

For an internationally renowned painter, collaborating with any brand would earn her enough money to allow Hina Nekoya to pursue her dreams without a care in the world, even if she changed her dream every day.

"What is that, Acheng?"

Hina Nekoya stared at his face for a long while, her grip on the racket loosening slightly. Finally, she murmured softly, "You're worrying too much. I feel like crying..."

"After all, we made a declaration when we became friends."

Makoto Takahashi patted her on the shoulder and pointed to the door with his other thumb: "Go take a shower, shall we go get some late-night snacks?"

"A declaration of friendship: you were just too awkward back then."

Looking at his calm expression, Hina Nekoya nodded, her mind a jumble of thoughts, as chaotic as an earphone cord forgotten in her pocket for a month.

The next day, Nekoya Hina and Hanakawa Kaori were absent from the classroom. Tachimi Yuki continued to be absent, and Takahashi Makoto was so bored that he felt sleepy all day.

He couldn't possibly run into an older student's classroom during class time to find Kashima Reiko and Shiraishi Junka.

As for Uesugi Maya, the conflict between the two has not been resolved. If he goes to see her out of boredom, he will inevitably be at a disadvantage on the weekend.

How can I get her to accept Shiraishi Junka?

Maya Uesugi was also pondering a similar question: how to get Makoto Takahashi to give up Junka Shiraishi.

In mid-December in Tokyo, the days are exceptionally short.

After school, the two of them, as usual, drank coffee in the student council president's office and read books. In the evening, they went back to their apartment together for dinner.

Saturday, October 12.

Makoto Takahashi didn't go to the Uesugi family's house for breakfast; he slept until he naturally woke up.

After washing up and getting dressed to leave, Maya Uesugi was already sitting on her sofa, holding a hardcover book and drinking coffee.

She wore only a black turtleneck sweater and black trousers, which accentuated her curves and beautiful figure. Her white wool coat was folded up and casually draped over the sofa armrest.

Makoto Takahashi's gaze swept over the alluring curves of her legs, and he felt a desire to savor their soft touch.

Because of the conflict over New Year's Eve, he hasn't used the right to have a lap pillow once a day, which he obtained by exchanging a [wish card], for the past few days.

Never mind, now is a crucial time.

I'll go to her apartment in Roppongi tonight and let Shiraishi Junka make it up to me; she'll definitely be happy to oblige.

Do garter stockings feel different from bodycon stockings and thigh-high stockings?