They all have hidden attributes!

Even if Makoto Takahashi really didn't have time, and it was Reiko Kashima or Junko Shiraishi who received the call, in front of Yuki Tachimi, it would only indicate Makoto Takahashi's movements, not be a direct provocation.

Others were not allowed to answer the phone and could only tell Takahashi Makoto afterwards that a call had just been made.

However, given the relationship between the three, this matter could be a big deal or a small deal. In a moment of quick thinking, Takahashi Makoto decided to use the "cat" analogy to get by and avoid starting a fight on Christmas Eve.

"Did you miss me?" he asked, changing the subject.

"Hmm~ It's all your fault for giving Mother the painting. She insisted on showing it off, leaving me to handle the work at the family home alone."

"I'll come with you tomorrow and help you with some of the work."

"Then I'll have to slack off."

Seeing that Makoto Takahashi and Yuki Tachimi were chatting, Maya Uesugi returned to the kitchen, and with the help of Reiko Kashima, a sumptuous dinner was quickly laid out on the table.

Just as the phone call ended, Maya Uesugi brought over the last strawberry cake.

Makoto Takahashi looked at her with a helpless expression, but there was no blame in his tone: "Is this alright?"

"of course."

Maya Uesugi put down the cake, turned to face him, raised her face, and asked herself, "Will you hate me because of this? No."

Seeing her unbridled expression, Takahashi Makoto felt a slight headache coming on.

"You're absolutely right. I won't hold a grudge against you for such a small thing, but you'll regret it."

"Heh." Uesugi Maya sneered dismissively, completely ignoring his warning.

It's good to teach the cat a lesson so she won't destroy the house.

I wonder how Tachimi Yuki will deal with her.

As Makoto Takahashi pondered this, he picked up a can of Coke, pulled the metal tab, and glanced at the exquisite and delicious dinner.

Pizza, fried chicken, steak, shrimp tempura... From fast food and Western food to Japanese cuisine, except for the pizza, everything is made by two beautiful girls, making it very appetizing.

"I'll go to your room to change." Uesugi Maya said as she took off her apron and walked out of the restaurant, her face beaming with pleasure.

A little while later, she returned to the restaurant with Kashima Reiko, who had changed into a Christmas outfit.

After taking off her school uniform, Maya Uesugi changed into casual clothes, including a black turtleneck sweater and white trousers, maintaining her usual aloof style.

Kashima Reiko wore the same Christmas outfit that Shiraishi Junko had prepared for her. The loose and subtly long skirt made her feel a little uncomfortable, and she kept fidgeting and pulling down the skirt to adjust the position of her black stockings.

Makoto Takahashi's gaze lingered between the three men, and he couldn't help but feel a little anticipation for tonight.

"Merry Christmas!" He held up the can of Coke in his hand.

"Merry Christmas."

"Merry Christmas."

"Merry Christmas"

All three cooperated well, but Uesugi Maya's voice sounded a bit perfunctory. However, she didn't have a tense expression as usual, and her English pronunciation was very standard.

The four of them enjoyed their dinner while listening to Christmas music playing from a speaker in the corner.

"Makoto, can I have a present now?" Shiraishi Junka asked expectantly.

"You have to finish dinner no matter what."

Makoto Takahashi was the first to touch the fried chicken, dipping it in mint sauce: "I'd love to open the presents too, but I think I'll wait a bit."

"I'll give you my gift tomorrow." Kashima Reiko put down her phone, got up and took her gift box from the center of the table before picking up her chopsticks to eat dinner.

"Why?" Takahashi Makoto was completely confused.

She gave me a look, shook her head calmly without explaining, and looked at Shiraishi Junka with her emerald eyes.

"I... um, okay." Shiraishi Junka's expression showed a hint of regret.

Uesugi Maya noticed their unusual reaction and frowned slightly, thinking it was her fault.

"Don't hold back, I also want to know just how inadequate your prepared gifts are."

"It's alright, I have prepared another gift."

Shiraishi Junka's little scheme was exposed; Kashima Reiko's hand holding the chopsticks froze in mid-air, completely unaware that she was supposed to prepare two gifts.

"It's alright, Lengzi."

Takahashi Makoto swallowed the food in his mouth and began cutting his steak with a knife: "I'm planning to spend two days in Jiyugaoka before the New Year. It seems your aunt has taken annual leave?"

“Yes, let me introduce you to Maki.” Kashima Reiko nodded.

The atmosphere wasn't lively without Nekoya Hina and Hanakawa Kaori, but it had a peaceful and harmonious beauty. Takahashi Makoto didn't dislike this kind of Christmas Eve.

Midway through, Hanakawa Kaori and Nekoya Hina sent messages.

The two had a match today, so they took the opportunity to celebrate Christmas Eve at a restaurant outside. When they returned to their dormitories, the gifts from Makoto Takahashi were waiting in front of their respective doors.

Nekoya Haruna received all sorts of high-end badminton equipment, including more than a dozen rackets, while Hanakawa Kaori received a small refrigerator, a box of snacks, and several gift cards from a dessert shop.

When they were almost finished with dinner, Shiraishi Junko glanced at Takahashi Makoto casually, her gaze falling on the window, and she immediately murmured something like:

"Snowing."

“Hmm...A white Christmas.” Kashima Reiko followed her gaze, her turquoise eyes brightening slightly.

Even in late December in Tokyo, snowfall is very rare, and judging from the temperature, it will probably continue to fall until late at night.

Tomorrow will undoubtedly be a Christmas covered in snow, a sight to behold for all lovers.

Makoto Takahashi sipped his cola, watching the white specks gently drifting down against the backdrop of the night sky and neon lights, thinking that there might be many lovers taking the opportunity to be affectionate on the street.

Across the table from him, Maya Uesugi held a coffee cup in both hands, her gaze following the snowflakes into the distance.

As the four were quietly enjoying the snow, the doorbell suddenly rang.

An ominous premonition suddenly surged into Makoto Takahashi's heart.

Kashima Reiko calmly stood up, and Shiraishi Junka beside her also left the restaurant.

Based on the two people's reactions and the security level of the Roppongi penthouse, Maya Uesugi quickly realized the problem, and a shadow fell over her delicate face.

Makoto Takahashi couldn't do anything about her, but Yuki Tachimi was a different story.

You promised me you'd spend Christmas with me.

Maya Uesugi put down her coffee cup, turned her head and glared at Makoto Takahashi with displeasure. He helplessly spread his hands and said casually:

"No matter what, Xing is still my girlfriend."

"poor!"

"You brought this on yourself."

"Tsk." Uesugi Maya's face darkened.

A few minutes later, Tachimi Yuki walked into the restaurant, smiling and waving, "Merry Christmas, Makoto-kun."

Hearing her light, sweet voice, Makoto Takahashi got up and pulled out a chair for her: "Merry Christmas, what brings you here all of a sudden?"

"You don't welcome me?"

"No, it's a bit of a surprise."

"Yeah~ Because Xiaoye is here, I came up to give her my Christmas present."

After sitting down, Tatsumi Yuki took out two keys from her white sheepskin bag and tossed them to Uesugi Maya from a distance: "Merry Christmas, Maya, this is an apartment in Kyoto."

It's valuable, but it's far away in Kyoto.

The meaning couldn't be clearer: she should stay away from her boyfriend.

"Whenever you want to move in, just let Lengzi help you with the paperwork. I'll also give you the furniture as a gift."

Tachibana Yuki appeared very generous, while Uesugi Maya slowly gritted her teeth, pondering how to reciprocate.

At this moment, Shiraishi Junka brought over some black tea.

"Please use it."

"Thank you, I'm sorry to have bothered you today." Tachimi Yuki nodded politely.

"It's okay, let's eat strawberry cake together."

Shiraishi Junko returned to sit on the other side of Takahashi Makoto, and Kashima Reiko then returned to the restaurant, carrying a Christmas gift that she had asked Tachimi Yuki to bring at the last minute.

With his girlfriend present, Makoto Takahashi's anticipated Christmas Eve was naturally gone.

Under his watchful gaze, Uesugi Maya remained silent, not wanting to create an awkward situation and ruin their plans for the evening.

Unfortunately, even if Uesugi Maya remained silent, Tachibana Yuki would not let her off easily.

While Kashima Reiko was cutting the strawberry cake, Tachimi Yuki suggested:

"I broke my promise tonight, so how about this? Tomorrow is Christmas, so Junko and Reiko can come to the Tachimi house for the Christmas party."

Tachimi Yuki did not invite Uesugi Maya. Takahashi Makoto was about to invite her, but before he could utter a syllable, Tachimi Yuki interrupted him by lightly tapping the table with his finger.

"I'll also invite Nekoya and Hanori to participate."

With her other hand supporting her cheek, her neat short blonde hair cascaded down as she tilted her head, gleaming coldly under the light, while her beautiful blue eyes revealed a sharp, pointed intent.

Trouble.

Makoto Takahashi sighed helplessly as he watched Tachibana Yuki get serious.

He couldn't bring himself to speak up for Uesugi Maya, ignoring everyone else.

"Thank you."

Shiraishi Junko's clear, wine-red eyes sparkled as she handed the first slice of strawberry cake that Kashima Reiko had cut to Tachimi Yuki.

"It's alright, this way Cheng-kun will be happier too."

Tachibana Yuki adopted a tolerant attitude, accepted the cake, and looked up at Takahashi Makoto with a meaningful gaze:

"Would it be convenient for me to stay overnight tonight, Cheng-kun? It's been a long time since I've been to your apartment."

Hearing that she was trying to encroach on her precious alone time and her plans for tonight's outing, Uesugi Maya could no longer contain herself, and her icy aura suddenly erupted.

A blizzard-like atmosphere swept through the restaurant, and Makoto Takahashi couldn't help but shiver.

terrible.