They all have hidden attributes!

The conversation ended there, and only the crisp, rhythmic sound of chopping vegetables remained in the kitchen. In the living room, Yuki was watching a movie, and the sound could be faintly heard.

As the beef hits the pot, the marbling of the fat sizzles under the high heat, while the warm white steam from the rice cooker carries the aroma of rice.

Maya Uesugi finished chopping the scallions, raised her delicate face, and abruptly said to Makoto Takahashi, "My new book is finished."

"You want to show me the manuscript?"

"I originally wanted to release it before Valentine's Day, but by the time I contact the publisher now, it's definitely too late."

Uesugi Maya didn't answer his question, but calmly said to herself, "Will you watch it?"

"I'll buy it myself?" Takahashi Makoto asked.

"Correct."

"Okay, consider it helping you boost sales."

Hearing this, Uesugi Maya dried her hands on her apron, turned around and walked out of the kitchen briskly: "Keep an eye on the fire for me."

She went upstairs to her bedroom, slammed the door shut, braced herself against it with her back, closed her eyes, and let out a long breath, trying to control her wildly beating heart.

On the desk to the side, there was a thick stack of manuscripts.

This is a love letter to which she placed all her hopes. On the first page, below the title, there is a line written in delicate black handwriting that will be placed on the title page after publication.

[Dedicated to my beloved M]

M stands for the first character of the name "makato" in Romanization.

Uesugi Maya couldn't bring herself to give him this manuscript; it was too shameful. She could only wait for his final answer before considering how to handle it.

Chapter 216 Rainy Days That Aren't Unpleasant

The following day was Saturday, and the continuous drizzle that had started the night before showed no signs of stopping until after breakfast.

Raindrops pattered against the window, the air was damp and heavy, as if it were stuck to the street.

The cold white fluorescent light permeated the study. Makoto Takahashi placed "Crime and Punishment" into the bookshelf that covered the entire wall, then turned and walked to the bookshelf opposite, pulling out the third volume of "Playful Relationships".

With Maya Uesugi's new book about to be released, he has decided to only read light novels for the time being, accumulating enough patience and anticipation to save for her new book.

As I went downstairs, before I even entered the living room, I heard the voice of the weather forecast anchor coming from the television.

[Due to air currents, spring will arrive early in Tokyo this year. Experts predict that after the rain stops tomorrow, the cherry blossoms will reach 7% full bloom within a week.]

Wearing a light blue two-piece loungewear set, Tachibana Yuki sat on the sofa, one hand supporting her cheek and the other holding a remote control.

[Sakura suddenly had a change of heart] This matter seemed to pique her curiosity, after all, Makoto Takahashi had said something similar just yesterday, but Yuki Tachimi was unwilling to ask.

Asking him specifically feels like I don't trust him.

After a moment's thought, Tachibana Yuki decided to believe that Takahashi Makoto would speak when he wanted to, so she switched channels and picked a variety show.

After Makoto Takahashi sat down on the sofa, Yuki Tachibana habitually leaned closer to him, the distance between them disappearing completely, and a sweet fragrance wafted over.

"Speaking of which, luckily, tomorrow is Valentine's Day."

Makoto Takahashi opened the paperback notebook in his hand and casually asked, "Aren't you planning to make handmade chocolates?"

"Not only am I not going to do it, I wasn't even planning to give you chocolates."

Tachibana leaned close to his ear, her voice as soft as a breeze after the rain: "Makoto-kun, no matter how many chocolates you receive tomorrow, you have to bring half home and share them with me, understand?"

"It sounds like paying taxes." Takahashi Makoto's lips twitched slightly.

However, Tachimi Yuki really loves chocolate, and in her opinion, the Valentine's Day tax is probably a symbol of status, so she might as well just pay half of it honestly.

"If I don't receive any chocolates, I won't be able to give you a White Day gift in return."

Hearing him say that, Ritsuki frowned slightly in distress, fiddling with his shoulder-length hair as he pondered.

She had little confidence in her ability to make handmade chocolates. The main concern wasn't whether Takahashi Makoto would dislike them, but whether Uesugi Maya would lose her "older sister authority" after seeing them.

With a large stock of chocolate at home, it's impossible to buy anything better outside.

"That's fine."

Tachikawa Yuki got up from the sofa, walked quickly to the TV, took an ear pick from the TV cabinet, and sat down next to Takahashi Makoto.

"Let me clean Cheng-kun's ears, it's better than chocolate, isn't it?"

As she spoke, she flashed a sweet smile, gently patted her thigh, and waved her ear pick like a conductor's baton.

Makoto Takahashi looked down at Yuki Tachimi's legs.

The beautiful, full, snow-white legs that peeked out from under the hem of the light blue linen shorts shimmered under the fluorescent lights.

He put down the paperback he was holding, and as soon as he lay down on it, he felt a soft touch on the back of his head.

Looking up from this angle, the chest that blocks the view makes one sigh in admiration; the young lady's development is simply too good.

"Come on, turn your face away."

"Itsuki said in a gentle voice, like someone soothing a child to sleep."

Makoto Takahashi turned his face toward the television, his soft, slightly cool thighs pressed against his cheeks, and closed his eyes. The sweet and slightly sensual floral scent was particularly clear all around him.

Li Jianxing leaned closer and slowly inserted the ear pick into the ear canal, focusing intently on cleaning the ear, remaining silent.

The sound of rain falling outside the window, the variety show on TV, the soft rustling in my ears, the sound of each other breathing...

The gloomy sky on a rainy day created a chilly atmosphere, but being with my girlfriend made me feel cheerful.

"Chengjun, when it comes to breasts, do you prefer large ones, or exceptionally large ones?"

A warm breath brushed past his ear, and Takahashi Makoto asked curiously, "Did we just talk about this?"

"It's very normal for lovers to talk about this kind of topic."

"No other options?"

"Do you like small ones?" Tachimi Yuki's voice suddenly turned cold.

"I like big ones." Makoto Takahashi was forced to make a choice.

Since we're going to Roppongi later, the other two answers are more similar to those of Reiko Kashima and Junko Shiraishi.

"Mmm~ You're such a good girl."

Tachibana Yuki smiled with satisfaction and gently blew on his ear. Immediately afterward, Takahashi Makoto noticed that the temperature in the living room was dropping rapidly.

"Tsk."

A disdainful click of the tongue came from the direction of the stairs. Without even opening his eyes, Makoto Takahashi could imagine Maya Uesugi raising her squinty eyes and looking down at him with contempt.

She really is like a cat; she walks without making a sound.

Another point worth mentioning is that Uesugi Maya is not barren, but she can't be called "big" either; she's in a beautiful boundary between the two.

The problem is that, in this respect, Tachimi Yuki really has the advantage of being the older sister, so she always likes to tease Uesugi Maya.

After nearly a minute of silence, Uesugi Maya finally spoke: "Come with me to Meguro River."

Just as Takahashi Seiji was about to agree, Tachimi Yuki pressed his face down with her other hand.

"No, Cheng-kun, don't move, it'll be ready soon."

She gently inserted the white fluff from the other side of the ear pick into her ear and slowly rotated it: "Next is the right ear, there's still a long way to go."

Uesugi Maya stared at the two of them, her expression gradually darkening.

Tachikawa removed the downy hair from the ear canal, gently blew on it, and said with a smile, "For the right ear, I plan to be more careful and take my time."

Seeing Takahashi Makoto obediently turn over on her soft thighs, Uesugi Maya took a deep breath, gritted her teeth, and whispered:

"Sister, can I borrow your boyfriend for a moment?"

"Where are we going?" Tachimi asked.

"I've arranged to meet my editor at the coffee shop."

Uesugi Maya tactfully reported her itinerary, and Tatsumi Yuki didn't make things difficult for her anymore, generously lending her boyfriend: "Makoto-kun, it seems like we're going to Roppongi again today?"

"I'll stay there tonight." Makoto Takahashi nodded and sat up.

"Remember to bring back chocolate tomorrow, and be careful on the road!"

"Okay, I'm heading out."

After saying goodbye to Tachibana Yuki, he and Uesugi Maya walked to the entrance hall together, grabbed an umbrella, and opened it as they opened the door.

Raindrops dripped from the eaves onto the black umbrella, and a crackling sound like carbon dioxide bubbles rose overhead.

Maya Uesugi and Makoto Takahashi huddled under the same umbrella, the warm scent of cedar wafting around them, their body heat seemingly melting and merging in the air.

"First, go to the shopping street, make copies of the manuscript, and buy the ingredients for the chocolate."

Maya Uesugi's tone was calm and smooth, yet her words carried a sharp edge, as if cutting through the air.

Makoto Takahashi nodded, walked out of the courtyard gate with her, waved to the white car parked by the roadside, and then headed towards the Tsurumizawa shopping street.

Perhaps because she was going to meet her editor, Maya Uesugi wore a black long-sleeved shirt with a white long skirt, a rare sight for her today. Her slender body was wrapped in a black wool coat, exuding the aloof aura unique to female writers.

The streets were deserted, the desolate rain curtain seemingly isolating Tokyo from its hustle and bustle.

"You call her 'Sachi-neechan' quite fluently now," Takahashi Makoto suddenly said.

Uesugi Maya immediately gave her a cold look, her delicate face showing a resentful expression, but she didn't seem to feel wronged.

"Is there anything wrong with this?" Takahashi Makoto asked.

"Now is not the time to admit defeat."

"Yo, a few days ago Hina and I went on a date at the pool."

"so?"

"You understand, right?"

"..." Uesugi Maya fell silent.

The two walked side by side in silence, while the white car following slowly behind cast two bright white headlights, casting long shadows on the wet asphalt road.

As you walk into the shopping street, all the shop windows on both sides of the street have been decorated with Valentine's Day specials, even the convenience stores.

Stepping through the automatic doors of the convenience store, the two arrived at the printer. While Maya Uesugi used the self-service to photocopy her manuscript, Makoto Takahashi began examining the fax machine next to her.