They all have hidden attributes!

Below the cabinet, king crabs and snow crabs are kept in water tanks, brightly colored fresh vegetables are arranged in categories, and fresh meat is kept fresh with ice, with bright red blood flowing through it.

"Makoto, are you sure you're okay doing this yourself?" Tachimi asked with some concern.

“No problem, I learned a few tricks from Aunt Maki at the Kashima family.”

Makoto Takahashi rolled up his sleeves with great enthusiasm, only to realize he hadn't changed out of his kimono yet. He turned and left the kitchen.

“If it tastes good, I can take care of the cooking and lunchboxes after we move in together. Didn’t you say you could only cook simple meals?”

He plans to cook for Shiraishi Junka's birthday party himself.

This confidence stems not only from what I learned while staying at the Kashima family's residence, but fundamentally from my [aesthetic embodiment].

According to the system's logic, anything that can relieve people from mental suffering is art, which naturally includes cooking, since delicious food can make people feel happy.

Makoto Takahashi knew very well how deep Junka Shiraishi's feelings were for him, which was why he wanted to make her feel happy in this way.

"Hmm~ That's good too, it sounds nice."

Tachibana Yuki nodded slowly and forcefully, a cheerful smile always on her lips as they were about to move in together: "Let's move before school starts."

"You're too impatient; we haven't even found a house yet."

Entering the bedroom, Makoto Takahashi loosened his belt and said slowly, "We have to decide this together."

"Of course, I wouldn't act on my own."

Seeing him take off his kimono, revealing his broad shoulders, Tachibana Yuki hugged him tightly from the front, wrapping her arms around Takahashi Makoto's neck.

"Let's have someone select a few suitable locations first, and then we'll go to the sites together to decide how to modify them," said Makoto Takahashi.

"it is good."

Li Jianxing readily agreed, then raised her innocent face and stared at him with captivating eyes, her gaze radiating a charming and pitiful quality.

"Cheng-kun, it seems a bit early to prepare dinner now."

"Help me prepare the room decorations later." Takahashi Makoto placed his hands on Tachimi Yuki's slender waist and pressed his forehead against Tachimi Yuki's forehead.

Her snow-white neck exuded an alluring, delicate floral fragrance.

The two kissed naturally. As she let out a soft gasp, her body gradually went limp. Makoto Takahashi's hand slid down, parting the hem of her kimono and caressing her tight, slender legs.

"Hmm~ Okay."

Tachikami closed his eyes, his slightly moist voice particularly sentimental: "Tonight... I'll give her a small gift too."

In the new year, the young lady is more composed than ever before.

Chapter 188 The Birthday She Longed For

When Shiraishi Junka woke up, the sun had already completely set in the west.

Lifting her heavy eyelids, her hazy, wine-red eyes glanced at the clock. It was still the usual time before dinner, and the gradient of red and blue-purple hues outside the window was picturesque.

The air was filled with the elegant aroma of black tea, and... a slightly damp scent?

Shiraishi Junka's delicate nose twitched slightly as she propped herself up from the bed. She saw Tachimi Yuki, dressed in a blue and white dress, sitting on a single sofa with her beautiful legs, encased in white stockings, together and angled.

She propped her head up with one hand, tilting her head to look at the laptop screen on the table, as if it were a war movie.

The steaming black tea beside her, bathed in the orange-red afterglow of the setting sun, made her golden hair gleam, exuding an air of nobility and elegance.

Completely different from her timid self, Shiraishi Junka thought to herself.

Her feelings towards Yukichi Rin were actually quite complex, mostly gratitude, but also a bit of hostility.

The two have hardly ever spoken privately, and Shiraishi Junko has no answers as to how they view each other or how they should interact.

"Greetings." she greeted softly.

My throat is a little dry because I slept for too long.

"Greetings."

Yuki Tachimi pressed the space bar to pause the movie, then turned around and said, "I've prepared a birthday present for you, and a pretty dress that should suit you."

Shiraishi Junka's gaze shifted to the bench at the foot of the bed, where, besides a brand-new white dress, there was also a gift box tied with a ribbon.

Thinking that Tatsumi Yuki had also helped prepare her New Year's kimono, she raised her charming face and said somewhat timidly, "Thank you."

Yuki Tachibana, who roughly understood Junka Shiraishi's personality, noticed her timidity and gave her a gentle smile:

"Since I've agreed, then we're friends. As long as Cheng-kun likes you, I'll like you too. Is that clear enough?"

"Ah."

Shiraishi Junka, who had been somewhat worried, breathed a sigh of relief, her wine-red eyes transforming from worry to reassurance.

"It's not completely dark yet. Change your clothes and come have a cup of tea with me." Tachimi Yuki turned back to continue watching the movie.

"Is Makoto not here?" Shiraishi Junka's tone suddenly became urgent.

"My dear Cheng, I've prepared a birthday party for you. You can look forward to it," said Tachimi Yuki in a lighthearted tone.

"......expect."

"If you can't wait, you can open the gift I sent you first."

“Okay.” Shiraishi Junko nodded gently, and after getting out of bed, her gaze fell on the gift box.

With her fair and slender hands, she carefully untied the bow and opened the box. Inside was a set of toys, which looked quite complete.

The box was closed, and the dress next to it was clearly carefully chosen.

Everything was well prepared.

Shiraishi Junko changed her clothes and sat quietly on the edge of the bed, waiting.

Night fell silently, and warm lights shone through the villa's windows.

Tachimi Yuki put down her teacup, stood up from the sofa, walked to Shiraishi Junka's side, and helped her comb her neatly styled long black hair.

"Are you ready?"

"Hmm?" Shiraishi Junka tilted her head.

"I'll cover your eyes first; Cheng-kun will be here shortly."

Yuki Tachimi took out an eye mask from the birthday gift she had given Shiraishi Junka, covered her eyes, and then left the room, quietly closing the door behind her.

With a "crack," Shiraishi Junka swallowed nervously.

She still finds Tachibana Yuki a bit scary, at least not to the point where she can feel at ease after losing her sight.

After another door opening and smelling the familiar scent, Shiraishi Junka finally felt relieved.

"Sincerity".

"Awaited."

Makoto Takahashi put his hands behind her back and behind her knees, and carried Junko Shiraishi in a princess carry as he walked out of the room.

Nestled in his familiar embrace, Shiraishi Junka instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck, surrendering herself to him with complete peace of mind.

From her completely unguarded behavior, one could sense her complete trust. With that in mind, Makoto Takahashi only hoped that he could fulfill Junka Shiraishi's expectations for her "birthday".

Upon arriving at the dining room on the first floor of the villa, he carefully placed Shiraishi Junko on the chair at the head of the rectangular dining table.

"You can't open your eyes yet." Makoto Takahashi removed her blindfold.

Shiraishi Junko obediently closed her eyes, seemingly not intending to open them until he gave permission.

"I'm afraid the bright light will be too strong for you. You'll get used to it after a while."

Standing behind Shiraishi Junka, Takahashi Makoto scanned the restaurant, making sure he hadn't missed anything, before coughing awkwardly.

"Chitose told me that because the date was special, you didn't actually celebrate your birthday properly at the Shiraishi family, so she prepared these for you."

Within the family, the New Year is undoubtedly more important than birthdays, and it's not something to fuss about.

Junka Shiraishi also thinks there's nothing wrong with it; being remembered and receiving a birthday gift is enough.

But Makoto Takahashi's sincerity and gentle voice stirred up anticipation in her heart like a rising tide.

"It's about time to open your eyes."

Shiraishi Junka slowly raised her eyelids, gradually revealing her slightly narrowed, wine-red eyes.

"This is..." Her soft voice trembled slightly.

Balloons tied together in matching colors decorate the restaurant walls in a lively and colorful way, with the words "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" spelled out in large LED lights in the center.

The crystal glass decorations hanging from the ceiling swayed gently in the warm breeze, shimmering with a soft yet dazzling light.

In the center of the dining table, a row of adorable plush toys are beautifully decorated with ribbons, giving off a warm and cozy feeling without being gaudy.

This is a birthday party specifically for children, the kind of birthday party that Shiraishi Junka longed for during her childhood.

She opened her eyes wide, looking around at the restaurant's decor, and a smile involuntarily appeared on her charming face: "Cheng, you're amazing."

"Happy birthday."

Makoto Takahashi picked up the paper birthday hat from the table and put it on Junka Shiraishi's head: "From now on, I will not miss any of your birthdays."

“Okay.” Shiraishi Junko’s eyes shimmered with a light.

Despite the somewhat childish birthday hat, Makoto Takahashi achieved his goal.

On a birthday, the most important thing is, of course, to make Shiraishi Junka happy.

"Happy birthday~"

Tachikawa Yuki personally pushed the food cart, smiling as she walked into the restaurant and placed it next to Shiraishi Junka.

There was only one strawberry cake and one bouquet of flowers on the food cart.

"Today's dinner and cake were both prepared by Cheng-jun himself."

Yuki Tachibana picked up the bouquet and handed it to Junka Shiraishi, who seemed a little lost, saying in a sweet voice, "Even this bouquet was designed and made by him personally."

Because they're about to move in together, the young lady has been feeling quite giddy all day.

She was responsible for the restaurant's decor and had no reason to envy Shiraishi Junka's birthday party; this was true composure.

"I love so much."