They all have hidden attributes!

"I knew my brother liked me the most, so I'll find a way to get a free meal."

Hanakawa Kaori immediately wiped away her tears, smiled brightly, picked up a piece of fried chicken, and held it to Takahashi Makoto's lips: "Ah~~~"

Under her alluring gaze, Makoto Takahashi opened his mouth and took a bite of the fried chicken, chewing slowly.

Hanakawa Kaori stared intently at him, sticking out her small, red tongue to lick her oily fingers, a mischievous smile playing on her lips.

A spark of ambiguity ignited between the two.

Nekoya Hina stared in disbelief, a sense of urgency rising within her.

Kashima Reiko swallowed the food in her mouth and said calmly, "In that case, I'll stay the night."

“Okay, then let brother sleep in the attic?” Hanakawa Kaori agreed enthusiastically.

“No need, we’ll sleep downstairs together.” Kashima Reiko met her gaze expressionlessly, her eyes unfathomable.

After finishing his fried chicken, Makoto Takahashi turned to Reiko Kashima and said, "Remember to message Sachi; we're going to look at houses together tomorrow."

"it is good."

After deciding on the accommodation arrangements, with Nekoya Hina and Hanakawa Kaori, the two "positive friends," the apartment gradually became lively, and even Kashima Reiko drank quite a bit of beer to keep up with the atmosphere.

The biggest advantage of living in Shinjuku is that there's everything you could want for eating, drinking, and entertainment nearby, and it's open late at night.

After dinner, the four of them cleaned up the trash, went downstairs to throw it away, and then strolled around the neighborhood together, buying disposable toothbrushes, bath towels, and other supplies.

Clothing stores, arcades, bowling alleys, Yellow Submarine (a game chain store)...

Hanakawa Kaori has always loved staying up late, and Nekoya Hina is also the type full of energy. The cold winter wind swept across the bustling streets, but it couldn't dispel their high spirits.

As soon as she came out of the Lumine Theater, Kashima Reiko was the first to succumb to sleepiness and let out a soft yawn.

"Let's head back now," Takahashi Makoto said.

"Hey—but I still want to go see a movie."

Hanakawa Kaori pointed to the stacks of light boards in the mall, where outdoor screens flashed beauty product advertisements: "It's rare to have time to play with my brother, it's still early."

Aren't you going to sleep tonight?

"But--"

"Sweetie, let's go home for now."

Makoto Takahashi reached out and patted her head, then leaned down and whispered in Hanakawa Kaori's ear, "If you don't mind, I can sneak over often at night and play outside with you."

It doesn't matter if he doesn't sleep now.

"Pinky promise." Hanakawa Kaori raised her hand, extended her pinky finger, and looked intently at him.

"Okay." Takahashi Makoto smiled and made a promise with her.

The four of them returned to the apartment in a cheerful atmosphere. At their insistence, Makoto Takahashi went to take a shower first. When he returned, Reiko Kashima had already laid out the bedding on the tatami mats.

Next up were Hanakawa Kaori and Nekoya Hina. When they came out of the bathroom, they were already dressed in pajamas, both wearing loose shorts and T-shirts.

After they climbed up to the attic, Kashima Reiko was the last to take a bath.

The three chatted as they waited for her, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere under the apartment's yellow lights.

However, nothing is going to happen tonight.

The bathroom door clicked open, releasing a little steam, and then Kashima Reiko turned off the lights after the lock clicked shut.

"I've turned off the lights."

A calm voice descended with the darkness. Makoto Takahashi placed his phone beside his pillow: "Goodnight, everyone."

"Good night, brother."

"Good night."

After hearing two voices coming from the attic above, Kashima Reiko crawled into the bed next to his.

Takahashi Seigo closed his eyes, and the blanket was pulled back from the outside. Before he could react, Kashima Reiko's soft body squeezed into the blanket.

"Given her personality, she shouldn't do something like this," Takahashi Makoto asked doubtfully, "Reiko?"

"The young lady said I should teach Hanaori a lesson." Kashima Reiko came up above and offered her pink lips.

The soft, delicate touch clings to the skin, and the warmth of our bodies is exchanged.

Since it was the young lady's order, Makoto Takahashi had no choice but to obey.

"Keep your voice down." He pulled the blanket over their heads.

A faint dampness permeated the quilt, creating a slightly suffocating feeling.

Kashima Reiko's restrained moans and rapid breathing seeped through the quilt, and Hanakawa Kaori, who was about to go to sleep in the attic, vaguely sensed it and suddenly opened her eyes.

Nekoya Hina beside him was breathing heavily and fast asleep, and the alluring voice from downstairs was exceptionally clear in the silent darkness.

Is it getting bigger?

Hanakawa Kaori quietly moved towards the edge of the attic, while Kashima Reiko, with a dazed look in her eyes, completely forgot about the occasion and became increasingly bold in her actions.

The warm, humid smell filled her nostrils, and Hanakawa Kaori's mind was in turmoil. Jealousy, anxiety, anger, distress, hesitation... all sorts of thoughts flashed through her mind.

The mournful cry of a dying swan rang in her ears. She swallowed hard, but could not remain indifferent, so she reached out to touch the ladder.

Where's the ladder?

Where did the ladder used to go downstairs go?

Hanakawa Kaori opened her eyes wide and frantically searched around the edge of the attic, only to find the iron rings used to secure the ladder.

Kashima Reiko, who had removed the ladder beforehand, closed her eyes with relief, nestled against Takahashi Makoto's chest, and whispered in a contented and weary voice, "Goodnight."

December 3st, early morning.

The apartment was dimly lit. Silent footsteps passed through the entryway, and the door opened and closed.

A few minutes later, the bedding and pillows were thrown down from the attic, and the delicate bare feet made a slightly dull sound when they landed.

......

Makoto Takahashi woke up from his sleep, opened his eyes, and saw that the sky outside the window was just beginning to brighten, with thin clouds clinging to the seemingly frozen ultramarine sky.

In the warm bed, there was an itchy sensation from the hair rubbing against my skin, a slightly scratchy feeling.

Although both Kashima Reiko and Tatsumi Yuki are used to waking up early, this is their first time serving each other in the morning. As for Shiraishi Junka, she prefers to stay in bed.

Thinking to himself, he breathed a sigh of relief and closed his eyes to enjoy the moment.

As dawn broke and still half-asleep, a pair of delicate hands wrapped around his neck and pressed against Takahashi Makoto's chest.

Good morning, um... actually I didn't sleep last night.

The quilt was pulled back slightly, revealing a triumphant yet slightly provocative sound.

Makoto Takahashi instantly snapped awake, opened his sleepy eyes, and looked down to see a strand of purple hair stuck to his mischievous face.

Chapter 193 Jealousy

Perhaps due to fatigue, Makoto Takahashi's mind was somewhat muddled.

"Brother, are you angry?"

Seeing him frown, Hanakawa Kaori suppressed her smile, her tone somewhat hesitant, and a hint of worry and unease appeared in her crystal-clear purple eyes.

Climbing onto the bed without asking for permission is extremely offensive, no matter how you look at it.

Thinking that she might be estranged from him in the future, her eyes welled up with tears. Under the dim light streaming in from the window, the pleading glint in her eyes was like the dew of early spring.

"...Hanaori?"

Makoto Takahashi rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on, as if someone was twisting his head with pliers.

Hanakawa Kaori supported her chest with her hands, leaning forward, her long black hair falling down, her shoulders and neck clearly visible through her pajamas.

"it's me."

Her voice trembled slightly. Takahashi Makoto quickly gathered his thoughts, met her worried gaze, and spoke calmly:

"Tell me, why am I angry?"

"Because it would be very troublesome if Sister Lengzi found out," Hanakawa Kaori answered cautiously.

"You know that, but that's not the reason."

Makoto Takahashi patted her head to signal her, and when Hanakawa Kaori got up, he sat up and yawned: "A little trouble is fine, I'm more interested in knowing your motives."

"Sister Xing is too petty; it's her fault."

Hanakawa Kaori sat on the tatami mat beside him, and replied with a wronged expression, "Reiko-nee would never be so rude. I just wanted to spend more time with my brother, but Sachi-nee is bullying me like this."

When she said this, her face was full of innocent expression, but her eyes also showed unease and the haggardness of staying up all night. She really looked a bit like a tragic heroine who was bullied in a TV series.

They are so pitiful.

Takahashi Makoto wasn't buying it and calmly pressed her for an explanation: "Don't blame others, just tell me your motive."

He didn't doubt Hanakawa Kaori's feelings for him, but her actions suggested that she might have some underlying psychological issues and needed more attention.

Hanakawa Kaori turned her face away, casually shifting her gaze, looking somewhat uneasy.

"Because I had a lot of fun yesterday, this is a reward for my brother. I learned it from reading light novels, right—"

"Hanaori, I didn't mean to blame you."

Makoto Takahashi interrupted her seemingly casual explanation, letting out a sigh of relief: "You don't need to ask me to do anything in this way, right?"

"Yes." Hanakawa Kaori lowered her head.

Makoto Takahashi gently took her hand, gave her a concerned look, and spoke in a gentle tone:

"It's okay, just tell me your true thoughts. I didn't expect you to take such a risk, so I won't blame you."

Kashima Reiko's whereabouts are unknown and she may return at any time, making Hanakawa Kaori's situation extremely risky.

Sensing no malice, Hanakawa Kaori slightly pouted, her stiff voice betraying her unease:

"Brother, I'm really happy, but my mind was a mess last night, and I had insomnia for the first time."

Although I enjoy staying up late, I've never had trouble falling asleep. Last night, I experienced unfamiliar emotions for the first time, and Hanakawa Kaori savored the memory all night.