They all have hidden attributes!

"Please finalize tomorrow's plans as soon as possible." Kashima Reiko returned with a can of hot coffee.

Maya Uesugi pulled the metal tab on her can of coffee, took a sip, turned her gaze to the night view outside the window, and spoke first:

"Holding it at his house will be lively."

"It's crowded so that some people can take advantage of the chaos."

Li Jianxing made a sarcastic remark, without offering any objection: "Let's keep it simple, I don't like cooking."

"We don't need you at all."

"I am Cheng-kun's girlfriend, please remember that."

"Heh, girlfriend."

......

Several tens of minutes later, Takahashi Makoto, who felt that he had been leaning against Shiraishi Junko's arms for a longer time, raised his head, released her body, and stood up.

My gaze swept across the dining table, and I instinctively began to think about how to end the evening.

"It's okay if you're not that considerate."

Shiraishi Junka picked up the strawberry cake, forked off a piece and stuffed it into his mouth: "It's tiring to work hard alone, even in a family. Harmony is not the result of one person's efforts alone, that's what Hanaori told me."

The sweetness spread in his mouth. Makoto Takahashi swallowed the cake and stepped out of the restaurant: "That's true."

It is too arrogant for one person to want to bear everything. Even the strongest person on earth cannot do it. Justice needs partners.

Upon entering the living room, they continued to speak coldly and sarcastically to Tachimi Yuki and Uesugi Maya, who were sitting on either side of the sofa, exchanging barbs and disliking each other.

When we get back to the apartment, I'll ask Tachimi and Yuki about their past.

Makoto Takahashi walked straight to the entrance, took the coat from Reiko Kashima, and asked the two of them, "What are your plans for tonight?"

"I went to the apartment to sincerely repent."

Tachikuni took out his apartment key and shook it in the air, making a crisp sound: "Makoto-kun, don't come back too late, staying up late is a woman's worst enemy."

"No need to wait, he'll be sleeping at my place tonight."

Maya Uesugi got up and walked over, taking her scarf and coat from the coat rack in the entryway and putting them on one by one: "Tomorrow too."

"May I?"

Makoto Takahashi turned to face Yukiko, who smiled and asked in return, "What do you think?"

“I don’t like sleeping on the sofa,” Makoto Takahashi immediately refused.

Maya Uesugi buttoned up her coat, straightened her scarf, and walked out of the apartment with a blank expression: "Let's go."

Makoto Takahashi raised his wrist and glanced at the watch face; it was past 8:30 p.m.

Time will tell. He felt much more relaxed and even a little relieved.

I am important enough to both of them, otherwise, why would two people who refuse to communicate easily start communicating again because of me?

Makoto Takahashi saw hope.

I took the elevator downstairs and walked lightly out of the apartment door. Snowflakes drifted down gently, and the moist air filled my lungs.

Maya Uesugi, who was walking beside him, suddenly stopped. Her tall figure cast a long shadow on the road under the streetlights, and the cold aura emanating from her gradually softened.

She composed herself, slowly turned to face Makoto Takahashi, and her cold eyes gradually warmed, revealing a hint of sweetness.

"I apologize to you."

His gaze was unwavering, fixed straight on them, his tone steady, and his demeanor calm and composed.

"I once said I wouldn't destroy your miniature garden, but I was too arrogant."

Uesugi Maya paused briefly, tucking her long black hair behind her ear, a hint of guilt appearing on her delicate face: "It's not that I think you're unimportant, it's just that I was too eager, too impatient to..."

Her burning ears stopped her from continuing, and white mist escaped from her beautifully shaped pink lips, rising slowly and dissipating into the snowy night.

For once, Hakiya didn't deny it. Takahashi Makoto reached into her long black hair, slipped his hand inside her scarf, and pinched the back of her neck, their body heat passing between them.

Seeing his relaxed expression, Uesugi Maya continued, "Next time, I won't forget to take care of your feelings."

"It's alright, it's all the Uesugi family's fault."

After Takahashi Makoto finished speaking half-jokingly, Uesugi Maya nodded thoughtfully.

After a moment's hesitation, a smile slowly bloomed on her delicate face. Her clear and crisp voice was mixed with an unprecedented gentleness, playfulness, and a hint of shyness: "Please let me change my surname as soon as possible."

A silent visit, a slightly chilly breeze swept past the two of them.

Just as Takahashi was about to ask further questions, a series of hurried footsteps approached rapidly.

Uesugi Maya slapped away his hand that wouldn't let go, put on a contemptuous expression, and gave him a look as if he were trash: "How long are you going to keep squeezing me?"

She lifted her leg and stomped down hard.

Immediately afterwards, Hanakawa Kaori's petite figure bumped into Takahashi Makoto's arms.

"Merry Christmas, brother!"

She wrapped her arms around Makoto Takahashi's waist, hid the gift box behind his back, and raised her youthful face: "Guess what Christmas present I prepared for you?"

"A light novel with a younger sister theme," Makoto Takahashi asserted.

"My brother already has a lot of light novels."

Hanakawa Kaori shook her head, her black twin tails drawing attention: "But I only have one little sister, so... oh? Maya-nee, this is my Christmas present for my brother!"

The gift box was snatched from her hand, and Hanakawa Kaori let go, trying to grab it back.

Having achieved her goal, Uesugi Maya shoved the gift box with the ribbon tied with a bow into Takahashi Makoto's arms, her attitude indifferent: "Hurry up and open the gift, there are many places to go."

"Sister Maya, you can't do this."

Hanakawa Kaori pouted unhappily and gave Uesugi Maya a reproachful look, but Uesugi Maya ignored her.

Makoto Takahashi opened the gift box and took out a purple windbreaker jacket.

"What is this?" His gaze turned to Hanakawa Kaori.

She was wearing a high-quality, small-sized purple windbreaker jacket.

"These matching outfits are really popular lately, like sibling outfits."

Hanakawa Kaori flashed a bright smile, tucking her hands into her sleeves and holding them up to her face in a cute pose: "And it's windproof and waterproof, perfect for rainy or snowy weather."

Trying to pull this kind of trick on Uesugi Maya will definitely not earn you a good look.

"childish."

She glared coldly at Hanakawa Kaori as a warning, then held out her hand to Takahashi Makoto: "Give it to me. New clothes must be washed before you can wear them."

With a valid reason, Makoto Takahashi handed the clothes to Maya Uesugi.

"Where do you plan to go next?" he asked casually.

"Let's go to Tokyo Tower to take silhouette photos first."

Uesugi Maya tossed the clothes to Hanakawa Kaori, telling her to take them herself: "If you're going to come along, behave yourself and don't cause trouble."

"It's very popular online, I'll take pictures for you." Hanakawa Kaori put on an innocent and cheerful expression.

Chapter 169 Hell Girl's Christmas Present

The fleeting snowflakes, illuminated by the lights of Tokyo Tower, drifted down, gradually adorning the world as night fell with a layer of pale white.

With a "click," the image freezes, and against the orange-red light of Tokyo Tower, the silhouettes of the two people behaving intimately are captured.

Hanakawa Kaori looked down at the photos on her phone, her purple eyes flickered, and she raised her face to shout at the two people walking towards her: "Brother, Maya-nee, it would be better if we were a little more intimate."

Near Tokyo Tower, couples are taking photos together using the lights, kissing, hugging, proposing, playing around... in all sorts of poses.

In comparison, the two only held hands, which seemed too immature.

Uesugi Maya ignored Hanakawa Kaori's suggestion, walked over with a cold face, took the phone to look at the photos, and was fairly satisfied.

How much more intimate?

She wasn't the type to play around, and she couldn't just kiss Takahashi Makoto casually. As for hugging, she'd only reluctantly agree if he suggested it.

As Uesugi Maya thought to herself, she turned around and looked behind her, her gaze settling on the tall, imposing figure.

Makoto Takahashi trailed her a few steps, looking quite relaxed: "Should we reshoot?"

“There’s no need,” Maya Uesugi said thoughtfully.

Hanakawa Kaori blinked, jogged a couple of steps, grabbed Takahashi Makoto, and returned to their previous position: "Maya-nee, then we'll trouble you to take the photos for us from now on."

Uesugi Maya frowned, about to refuse, when she suddenly remembered that Hanakawa Kaori now had powerful backers and bore heavy responsibilities.

— To adjust the atmosphere and provide oversight on behalf of the people.

trouble.

She raised her camera, pointed the lens at the two of them, and casually pressed the shutter: "Okay."

"Wait a minute, Maya-nee, I haven't struck a pose yet."

Hanakawa Kaori loudly stopped them, then beckoned to Takahashi Makoto with a mysterious look on her face: "Brother, come a little closer."

"so?"

Makoto Takahashi turned to face her, leaning slightly forward. Hanakawa Kaori stood on tiptoe, hooking her arms around his neck for leverage.

"That's enough, Maya-nee."

The two looked like a silly couple in love, and their gestures, which highlighted their height difference, were much more intimate than simply holding hands.

Maya Uesugi, feigning impatience, pressed the shutter and said coldly, "We can go now."

"Wait a minute, let me take one more picture."

Hanakawa Kaori clung to Takahashi Makoto, looking up at him with longing eyes: "Brother, can you lift me up and take a picture? Like in the movies... the kind that makes you look really strong."

Her words were somewhat unclear. After a moment's thought, Takahashi Makoto picked up Hanakawa Kaori and sat her with her arms and feet off the ground.

"so?"

"That works too."