They all have hidden attributes!

Shiraishi Junko squinted her beautiful eyes with satisfaction, and held the bouquet to her chest with a gentle movement as if afraid of ruining it: "...So beautiful."

"If you like, you can make them into dried flowers, which will preserve them for longer." Tachimi Yuki waved her hand, signaling the servants to bring out dinner.

“Dried flowers can also be damaged, so if you like, I can send you a bouquet every week,” Makoto Takahashi said.

Upon hearing this, Shiraishi Junko pursed her lips tightly, gazing at Takahashi Makoto with deep affection, her heart pounding.

“Me too!” Tachimi Yuki pulled out a chair and sat down.

I didn't know you liked flowers.

Makoto Takahashi sat down between the two. Yuki Tachibana hesitated slightly, thinking that the "bouquet" was indeed of no use to her.

It would only waste his time and energy, so it would be better to play chess together. I decided against it.

Only after dinner was laid out on the table and the servants had left did Shiraishi Junka put down the bouquet in her hand and focus her gaze on the exquisite food.

It mainly serves Japanese cuisine, and there are no dishes that look particularly strong or unusual in flavor; the seasonings appear to be very light.

Considering that both Tachimi Yuki and Shiraishi Junka are not picky eaters and usually prefer mild and elegant flavors, Takahashi Makoto made full use of the original flavors of the ingredients.

"This is the first time I've tasted a dish made by Cheng-kun."

Tachibana Yuki leisurely reached out and scooped up a generous amount of seafood porridge with a ladle, saying lightly, "At least it looks delicious."

“Me too.” Shiraishi Junka picked up the seasoning bottle and sprinkled black pepper on the long strips of steak.

"Of course it's my first time. I've never tried cooking before, not even in home economics class."

Makoto Takahashi has a clear understanding of his past culinary skills, and rather than shamefully wasting food, he prefers to eat at a convenience store.

He took the seafood porridge handed to him by Tachikami Yuki and took a small sip with a spoon.

The shrimp's natural sweetness is fully brought out, blending perfectly with the rice's sweetness. Even without complex seasonings, it makes one genuinely feel that "eating such food is a blessing."

"Delicious." Shiraishi Junka swallowed the food in her mouth, gave a brief evaluation, and had a look of delight on her face.

"That's a bit unbelievable."

Yuki took a bite of the seafood porridge, then reached for the sushi made with white fish, took a bite, and savored it carefully.

Her clear, deep blue eyes were veiled with a layer of mist.

She gracefully wiped her mouth, a gentle smile immediately spreading across her lips: "I don't need the bouquet, but I'd like to have the food every day."

"As long as it suits your taste," Takahashi Makoto said with a grin.

"Since this is Cheng-kun's first time cooking, then Xiaoye probably hasn't tried it before, right?"

After finishing his sushi, Tachimi Yuki suddenly remembered something, took out his phone, and his smile gradually became dangerous: "I'll take a picture for you. After all, it's your birthday, and we need to keep a record of it."

Taking photos as a memento was a pretense; the real intention was to show off to Maya Uesugi.

Thinking back to the days when he ate at the Uesugi family's house, Makoto Takahashi avoided Yuki Tatsumi's gaze and turned to Junka Shiraishi, asking, "Junka doesn't seem to like taking pictures?"

"Hmm, I don't like it, I'm a little scared." Shiraishi Junka nodded gently.

Seeing her lower her eyes with a troubled expression and complicated look, Ichiro gave up on the idea of ​​taking a photo of the two of them together and only took pictures of the dishes on the table.

After dating Makoto Takahashi, the young lady has also matured a lot.

"Did anything unpleasant happen?" Tachimi asked while texting Uesugi Maya.

“In the past, we would get attention.”

Jun Shiraishi spoke in a soft voice, without any unpleasant emotion: "Many people will belittle or deliberately ignore certain artistic expressions."

She was simply talking about things she disliked, and Makoto Takahashi seized the opportunity to help Junka Shiraishi and Yuki Tatsumi get to know each other better.

"Simply put, she's a total pain, doesn't like being the center of attention, and hates anything negative. Don't force her to make decisions or criticize her for being inefficient."

After giving Takahashi Makoto instructions, he received a glare in return. Then, he turned to Shiraishi Junka with a gentle look and a relaxed tone:

"Xing is actually very easy to get along with, but there are quite a few things that can upset her."

“I will not question her or refuse to communicate.”

Shiraishi Junka is introverted but very perceptive. She had already silently figured out Tachimi Yuki's pitfalls: "When Makoto isn't around, I will listen to her and won't act on my own."

With his need for control satisfied, Tachibana Yuki looked at her with even more tolerance: "It's best if you're willing to believe me. I'm not the kind of jealous, bad woman."

The restaurant was filled with a harmonious atmosphere; apart from the cell phone in Tachimi Yuki's hand, Takahashi Makoto had nothing to worry about.

After dinner, it was time to cut the cake.

Makoto Takahashi silently counted the number of candles, then carefully placed the pastel candles into the white cream and lit them with a lighter.

Tachikawa used the remote control to turn off the lights, and the surroundings suddenly darkened. The soft candlelight, like a thin veil, enveloped Shiraishi Junka's delicate and charming face.

"Happy Birthday to you~~Happy Birthday..."

As Tachibana Yuki's sweet singing voice sang, Shiraishi Junko froze on the spot, staring blankly at the candlelight, her beautiful eyes rippling.

She had never celebrated her birthday before, and she was overjoyed to experience everything she had never had before, as well as the heartfelt sentiments that Makoto Takahashi had tried his best to convey.

Happy birthday, Chun Ke.

Makoto Takahashi wiped away a clear tear from the corner of Junka Shiraishi's eye with his thumb and patted her back: "Blow out the candles, your birthday wish will definitely come true."

".......Um."

Junko Shiraishi closed her moist eyes, clasped her hands together with her fingers interlaced, placed them in front of her full chest, and made a sincere wish.

[I hope Makoto will never feel alone]

In the dim light, she gently blew a breath onto the burning candle.

The steadily burning candle flickered slightly, then continued burning, showing no sign of going out.

Shiraishi Junko frowned in distress and tried again, but still not a single candle went out. She then looked at Takahashi Makoto with a pitiful expression.

"Let's try again," Takahashi Makoto said, adopting a wait-and-see attitude.

Shiraishi Junka took a deep breath and exhaled forcefully, plunging the room into darkness. Tachibana Yuki then turned the dining room lights back on.

"Next, let's cut the cake."

Makoto Takahashi removed the candles, placed a safe plastic cake knife into Junka Shiraishi's hand, and patiently taught her how to cut the cake.

Junka Shiraishi smiled, her eyes sparkling.

Yuki Tachibana caught the pieces of cake that the two had cut on a plate, put down her fork, and handed it to Junka Shiraishi: "Please enjoy."

"I...I'm starting."

Junko Shiraishi could cut a bite-sized piece of cake with a fork and put it into her light red lips.

The sponge cake has a moist and delicate texture, achieving a balance of tartness and sweetness with the strawberries sandwiched in the middle.

After Makoto Takahashi cut a piece of cake for Yuki Tatsumi, he cut a piece for himself and tasted it. The atmosphere was harmonious amidst the delicious and sweet aroma of cream.

After carefully chewing the cake in her mouth, Tachibana Yuki swallowed it, then slowly squinted her eyes and asked Takahashi Makoto, "Makoto-kun, have you told Sayo about us moving?"

"No, I just decided today. It seems like Aye is coming to pay his respects tomorrow."

Makoto Takahashi raised his wrist, glanced at the watch face, and calmly changed the subject: "It's almost time, Junko, look out the window."

The three of them turned around at the same time, and at just the right moment and in the perfect atmosphere, with a "whoosh," fireworks shot into the sky.

The flashes of light danced across the night sky, then blossomed into flowers, the colorful flashes reflecting in the eyes of the three, and sparks fell with tails.

Amidst the crackling of fireworks, Makoto Takahashi stretched out his hands to the sides, intertwining his fingers with their soft hands, feeling the different temperatures.

“…So beautiful.” Shiraishi Junka murmured softly, feeling as if she were in a dream.

Fireworks continued to rise into the sky, countless sparks overlapping.

Feeling the surge of emotions within her, she placed her other hand on her chest and said in a tone that revealed a hint of gentleness, "I also want to celebrate Cheng's birthday."

Chapter 189 Empty words are not enough?

After a carefree night, Makoto Takahashi awoke the next day to the sweet scent of roses.

The warm sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating the spacious and luxurious bedroom, while the color of the clear sky gave a sense of lightness.

He sat up in bed and turned his head to see Shiraishi Junka sleeping peacefully beside him.

The watch on the bedside table, with its cobalt blue dial, showed that it was only a little past 8:30.

The young lady has a habit of getting up early to practice yoga, and she should be having breakfast now while planning her day.

As Takahashi Makoto thought to himself, he yawned, got out of bed to wash up, changed into his own clothes, and left a note for Shiraishi Junka before leaving.

She would definitely be very anxious if she woke up and couldn't find herself.

Upon arriving at the restaurant, all the decorations from last night's birthday celebration had been completely removed.

Not seeing Yuki Tachimi, Makoto Takahashi asked the cleaning maid, "Where is Yuki?"

"We have guests coming to wish us a Happy New Year today. The young lady and the master are in the main hall," the maid replied.

Remembering that Uesugi Maya had said she was coming to pay her respects to Tatsumi Kotoha today, Takahashi Makoto, not having time for breakfast, quickened his pace and hurried toward the mansion from yesterday.

Stepping onto the wooden floor of the corridor, I arrived at the side entrance of the lobby, where I could hear Uesugi Maya and Tachimi Kotoha chatting.

"Xiaoye is really good at this. You must cherish the people who are good to you. And it's also very important to remove external obstacles."

Upon hearing Tachimi Kotoha's words, Takahashi Makoto's lips twitched slightly.

What are you doing?

Is she trying to sow discord between Uesugi Maya and Tachimi Yuki, or is she just stirring things up?

Ever since learning that he didn't care about surnames, it seems that Kotoha has been planning to do the same.

Seeing that the main family urgently needed to expand their lineage, and how many children could one daughter produce, they decided to adopt Takahashi Makoto as their godson, since he didn't care about the children's surname anyway.

“Mother, that’s not a good way to put it.” There was a hint of danger in Tachibana Yuki’s voice.

"Oh, Xiaoxing, don't worry. Doesn't Xiaocheng love you deeply? You two need to communicate properly."

After Kotoha finished speaking, the topic turned to Maya Uesugi: "When Maya was little, she was a child who was afraid of loneliness and loved to act spoiled. She often endured it all by herself. It's so good that she was able to get out of her self-imposed predicament."

"They spun their own cocoon and trapped themselves."

Maya Uesugi repeated in a low voice, letting out a soft sigh: "I don't want to become the kind of person who only enjoys giving."