They all have hidden attributes!

In her memory, Makoto Takahashi had always been a kyudo genius.

“On the shooting range pillar at my family’s archery school, there is a tally mark I carved. That is the number of days I gave up archery.”

Makoto Takahashi wore a reminiscing expression and smiled gently as he said:

"So when I first met you, I was actually very envious of you. You were energetic, had your own dreams, and had a good personality, a positive attitude, and could become friends with everyone."

"Cough-cough-"

Nekoya Hina coughed violently, and Takahashi Makoto picked up a water glass and handed it to her: "Even if I'm laughed at, I have to say that becoming friends with you is a very important thing in my life."

Nekoya Hina patted her chest hard, gulped down a mouthful of water, and slammed the empty glass onto the table with a "thud".

"Why?" she asked, somewhat incredulously.

"I'm actually quite easily embarrassed, and places like the competition arena aren't suitable for me."

Makoto Takahashi picked up the kettle and poured another cup for Haruna Nekoya: "But you said that you wouldn't laugh at someone who wants to overcome shame, and that the more embarrassing things they do, the more they grow, that's why I signed up for the competition."

"I'm just worried that if you don't participate, you won't get the scholarship, since you're a special admission student after all." Nekoya Hina waved her hand dismissively.

“This matter is very important to me, just as it is to me that I chose to date Sachi.”

"I see." Nekoya Hina, whose spirits had just been lifted, suddenly felt a little deflated.

According to Makoto Takahashi, if he had conveyed his feelings earlier, would he not have lost to anyone?

"Hina, what I want to say is that it's okay to fail. Even if I can never succeed, you will still be a source of strength. You are still my light."

"What is this?" Hina Nekoya muttered softly, lowering her burning face and using eating to hide her feelings.

“Just like Haru Ula,” Makoto Takahashi said.

"Oh."

As if her appetite had improved, Nekoya Haruna devoured her lunch in no time, then looked up and asked, "Who is Haruura Lala?"

"Just like you, I come from Hokkaido, a light in the hearts of countless people."

Makoto Takahashi pushed his untouched beef rice bowl set meal towards her, and Haruna Nekoya glanced at it, then clasped her hands together in gratitude.

"Alright. Hehe, I'm starting now."

Haruna Nekoya's appetite can largely reflect her mood.

Seeing that she had finished her beef rice set meal, Takahashi Makoto felt a little relieved. He would still have to trouble Hanakawa Kaori to keep an eye on things in the future.

After leaving the fast food restaurant, the two went to a nearby arcade for the first time in a long time, won all sorts of prizes, and then took a taxi back to Tsurumizawa.

As I got off the bus, Maya Uesugi called.

Do you have any plans for this afternoon?

"It's not certain yet." Makoto Takahashi glanced at Hina Nekoya beside him.

"When you have time, go back to the apartment; Chunke and I will do a thorough cleaning."

"it is good."

The call ended, and just then, the taxi stopped in front of Tsurumi Sawa's gate.

Nekoya Hina climbed out of the car, holding onto the door as if she wanted to say something but couldn't, as if there was something she couldn't bring herself to say.

"Hina, I'm really not used to you being so polite." Makoto Takahashi said with a troubled expression.

"Well, actually I wanted to invite you to join the badminton club, but..."

Hina Nekoya's face was full of worries. The band would definitely release a new song next year, and there was also the matter of her artistic career. Her girlfriend's opinion was also very important.

"Although I'm not interested in badminton, I can be your team leader without any problem," Makoto Takahashi readily agreed.

"Hehe, then I'll trouble you."

Hina Nekoya smiled broadly and waved to him from the sunlight: "Maya-kun is calling you. I'll just go back to the dorm by myself."

"Are you going back to Hokkaido for the New Year?" Makoto Takahashi asked.

"Let me discuss it with Huazhi. If she wants to come to my house again, I'll trouble you then."

"it is good."

"Don't worry, I won't stand on ceremony with you." Nekoya Hina slammed the car door shut and waved from the side of the street.

She finally breathed a long sigh of relief after watching the taxi disappear at the end of the street.

What should I do?

I like it, I like it so much... My liking for it has reached its limit.

Damn it, I shouldn't have lost to Ritsumi-senpai!

Hina Nekoya opened her arms wide as if embracing the sunshine, looked up at the creamy clouds in the sky, her mood gradually warming up, and revealed a bright smile based on her high spirits.

"Yin Cai, what are you grinning about?"

A questioning voice suddenly came from beside her, startling Hina Nekoya.

Turning her head, she saw Hanakawa Kaori and Kashima Reiko looking at her with worried eyes, and she touched her head sheepishly.

"Nothing, just thinking about New Year's plans."

"New Year, that's exactly what I wanted to tell you."

Hanakawa Kaori turned to face Kashima Reiko, politely bowed, and thanked her, "Reiko-nee, thank you for your help today."

“It’s okay, because I’ll tell Makoto.” Kashima Reiko nodded and got into the car and left.

After she left, Hanakawa Kaori and Nekoya Hina walked side by side along the courtyard path toward the old school building.

"Hanaori, I want to go to Yamanashi Prefecture for the New Year." Nekoya Hina said with a vibrant smile, stretching her arms upwards.

"Could you tell me why?" Hanakawa Kaori asked with a suspicious look.

"If some issues aren't clarified, they can cause problems for a long time."

Nekoya Hina paused briefly, hesitant about whether to make one last effort: "I want to try to touch on Makoto's past to understand the real him, not the person I imagine him to be."

"Although I don't quite understand, I can go with you."

Hanakawa Kaori flashed a mischievous smile, and Nekoya Hina gently patted her shoulder, laughing heartily as she said, "I'll leave the task of getting the key from Makoto to you."

"It seems like I also need to prepare the tickets, itinerary, and luggage."

"Hehe, thank you for your hard work."

"It's okay, I don't hate it."

Under a sky as clear as soda water, the two figures walking side by side shone brightly.

Hanakawa Kaori untied her twin ponytails, the purple highlights reflecting the light: "I asked Reiko-nee to help me find a place to live, and I plan to move out of the college dormitory next year."

"I see. Dormitories are more convenient, right?"

"That's true, but a few more minor inconveniences are better."

"what?"

Seeing that Hina Nekoya was completely confused, Hanakawa Kaori was too lazy to explain to the idiot and asked directly, "Hina-nee, do you want to share an apartment with me? My brother will definitely come to visit, and he might even stay overnight."

"Really? Ah Cheng has never been to my house before."

"That's because Hina-nee is too stupid, I have confidence."

"As long as the rent isn't too expensive," Haruna Nekoya agreed without hesitation.

"It won't be too expensive, after all, it's better if it's smaller."

Hanakawa Kaori let out a smug hum, then suddenly stopped, her crystal-clear purple eyes shooting a piercing gaze at Nekoya Hina.

"What's wrong?" Nekoya Hina swallowed nervously.

"It's nothing, but, Hina-nee."

Hanakawa Kaori took a deep breath, her youthful face tensing, her attitude assertive: "Suppressing your feelings for unnecessary reasons is the stupidest thing you can do. I might abandon you then."

“Unnecessary concerns mean—” Nekoya Hina’s heart wavered for a moment.

"It's nothing. Anyway, I won't help you if you fall behind again."

As she spoke, Hanakawa Kaori took out her phone and sent a message to Kashima Reiko: "We can start preparing to move today."

The [Love Amulet] pendant hanging on her phone case swayed and glowed. Nekoya Hina nodded firmly as if she had made up her mind: "Anyway, I don't want to lose again."

......

[Kaoli: Brother, I want to spend New Year's in Yamanashi Prefecture]

[Kaoli: Also, Lengzi is helping me find a place to live. I plan to move out of the college next year.]

[Kaoli: I want to try to be more independent]

[Kaoli: Sending heart emoji.JPG]

Takahashi Seiji stepped into the elevator of his apartment building in Toshima Ward as he received a series of messages from Hanakawa Kaori.

He knew perfectly well that it wasn't Hanakawa Kaori who wanted to go to Yamanashi Prefecture, but Nekoya Hina, and readily agreed.

Ding--

With a crisp announcement, the elevator doors slowly opened to both sides.

Stepping out of the elevator, Makoto Takahashi walked to his front door and, as usual, took out his key to open the door.

"Cheng, welcome back."

Junka Shiraishi ran over from the other end of the hallway leading to the living room, her hurried manner giving the impression that she had been waiting for her to come home.

"I'm back." Makoto Takahashi couldn't help but smile.

Have you had lunch yet?

"not yet."

“I made omelets, zucchini, stewed beef, and corn.”

Shiraishi Junka carefully placed his shoes down, then pressed herself against him from the front, rubbing her forehead against his chest while hugging her arms tightly: "I'm sorry, I'm not very good at cleaning."

"No need to apologize, I feel so happy to have you at home." Makoto Takahashi hugged her and gently stroked her long, glossy black hair.