They all have hidden attributes!

With a drawn-out, slightly disappointed tone, Makoto Takahashi took a sip of his cola and said with amusement, "I didn't expect you to compare yourself to Yoru in something like this. But Tokyo isn't actually safe, especially after the last train."

"Is that so? This is Tokyo, you know." Tachimi Yuki's surprised expression was completely that of a naive young lady.

"Danger is ever-present in Tokyo at midnight."

Makoto Takahashi, with his arm around her, continued walking towards Kabukicho 1-chome, patiently explaining:

Commuters who miss the last tram, and others who can't bear to take a taxi home, will choose to stay overnight in safe places like internet cafes or convenience stores. As for the rest—

"Do you mean people like us who go out at night?" Tachimi asked innocently.

"No, it's mainly homeless delinquents, thieves, criminal inmates, illegal immigrants, beggars, and the like. Hanaori even shared a video with me of rats on the streets of Shinjuku that looked perfectly healthy."

"Makoto-kun, you have to protect me, okay?" Tachimi Yuki hugged his shoulders, adopting a weak and vulnerable posture.

Knowing that she wanted to feel safe and protected, Makoto Takahashi calmly suggested, "No luxury stores are open at this time. Let's go to a convenience store to withdraw money, and then go to a secluded park. Someone will definitely come to rob us."

"Cheng Jun, you have a wicked heart."

Li Jianxing smiled contentedly and playfully complained, even though she was the one who was more mischievous.

To ensure the young lady had a wonderful memory of her nighttime outing, the two decided to implement a simple "fishing" plan: after withdrawing cash from the convenience store's ATM, they would carry it in a transparent eco-friendly bag and parade it around town.

Kabukicho 1-chome broadened the young lady's horizons considerably.

A hungover office worker was pulled into the shadows by a foreigner. There was a free information center every 3 meters in the alley, and people soliciting customers were also active on the street.

Adult products at DVD appreciation stores cost only 200 yen per use, which is frighteningly cheap.

After wandering around Tokyo's worst streets for a while and being approached by strange people twice, Makoto Takahashi and Yuki Tatsumi crossed the railing and entered the park.

The trees on both sides of the trail are lush and leafy.

In the darkness of the night, green and black are almost indistinguishable, and under the illumination of the city lights behind, it looks as if there is a dark area blocking the way.

The deeper you go, the less light there is. The streetlights barely illuminate your path, and the sound of the wind rustling the leaves can be heard all around.

"The atmosphere is quite nice," Tachibana Yuki said in a low voice, his expression slightly expectant.

This was my first time experiencing a robbery, especially with my boyfriend protecting me. It would be strange if I wasn't excited.

"Wait a moment." Makoto Takahashi sat down on the bench and let Yuki Tachimi sit on his lap, holding her slender waist tightly.

The two remained silent, quietly enjoying the atmosphere of the park at night.

After a while, the sound of two people's footsteps came from the way they came, sounding somewhat hurried.

Yuki Tachibana instinctively gripped Makoto Takahashi's clothes tightly, her eyes filled with anxiety: "Makoto-kun, would it be better if I kept a straight face later?"

"There's no difference, right? It's not like we're in a movie."

Takahashi Makoto perked up, wondering if it was the foreigner who had just approached him to sell something, or the two delinquents sitting by the roadside drinking.

Under their gazes, a couple who appeared to be college students came into view.

Seeing people on the bench, they took a few steps away, intertwined their bodies in the shadows of the trees, gazed at each other affectionately at close range, and then, as if drawn to each other, pressed their lips together.

When a kissing scene suddenly unfolded before his eyes, Tachibana was quite disappointed.

"Wait a little longer." Makoto Takahashi took out a chocolate from his pocket, unwrapped it, and fed it to the young lady.

After waiting a while longer, the faint sound of rough and rapid breathing could be heard in the distance.

Tachibana Yuki turned to meet Takahashi Makoto's gaze, frowned, and said, "Makoto-kun, you seem to have overlooked something."

"what?"

"Your height and build will only make people avoid you."

Because it was still warm at night, Makoto Takahashi was only wearing a three-quarter sleeve T-shirt, exposing his powerful forearm muscles to the air.

Yuki gently stroked the muscle lines and said with some regret, "The plan has failed. We should go visit the bar instead."

Makoto Takahashi lifted her chin, leaned forward slightly, and looked into his eyes as they drew closer. In the next instant, Yukihime closed her eyes.

When they parted, Tachikami was slightly out of breath.

Makoto Takahashi gazed at her pure and lovely face with deep affection, a certain corner of his heart clearly knowing: "There's a place that's still open, and I'd like to go. Can you come with me?"

Faced with his strangely polite attitude, Tachibana Yuki stood up, a faint sense of anticipation rising in her heart: "Sure, where is it?"

"You must have never been there before. We'll talk about it when we get there."

Makoto Takahashi took out his phone, opened the map to confirm the location, and then took Yuki Tachimi's hand and left the park.

Because Nekoya Hina and Hanakawa Kaori live in Shinjuku, he often accompanies them to play in the neighborhood, so he is actually quite familiar with Shinjuku.

However, Makoto Takahashi slowed his pace, as if he was thinking about something important, or perhaps he didn't yet have a full decision.

Seeing that he was engrossed in thought, I immediately took the liberty of not disturbing him.

After crossing an intersection and turning into a street full of bars, card rooms, and karaoke bars, Takahashi Makoto stopped in an unremarkable alley, turned to face Tachibana Yuki, and took her hands in his.

The two gazed at each other, and with the help of the dim light, Riki saw his own reflection in Takahashi Makoto's eyes, as well as a certain light.

Overwhelmed by a surge of emotion, Makoto Takahashi swallowed hard and asked, "Marriage?"

Tachikawa's eyes widened as if he realized something, and his gaze turned to his side. The metal sign for the [Shinjuku Ward Office] looked unremarkable under the illumination of the other neon signs.

"Because I think your hair has grown a lot longer."

Makoto Takahashi had never felt that his feelings were so foolish. He could only say in a nonchalant tone, "Actually, I'm still a little hesitant, but I've had this feeling for a while. I haven't figured out how to propose, so I might as well just get married first."

"The nights in Tokyo really do have a magical quality."

Li Jianxing's eyes drooped slightly, a mix of happiness, shyness, and various other complex emotions that were hard to describe, along with her expectations for the future, all exploding in her heart.

Although there was no romantic or surprising proposal as I had imagined, the sweetness at this moment was incredibly pleasant.

"Okay."

She forgave the hasty and bland proposal, accepting with a gentle smile and a voice as sweet as if sprinkled with sugar.

Tears of joy blurred her vision, but her gaze never wavered.

The feeling of holding hands was several times stronger than usual.

"That's true, but is this really the right time?"

The intensity of Yuki's heartbeat was transmitted through her fingertips, and Makoto Takahashi no longer hesitated, reaching out to wipe away the tears that were sliding down his face.

"No problem, you just need to operate the self-service machine."

"So Cheng-kun even knows about this kind of thing."

"Actually, I saw it in a comic book."

"If we get married smoothly, we'll buy one."

The two looked at each other for a moment, confirming that they were both mentally prepared, then held hands and stepped into the government office to apply for a marriage certificate at the self-service machine.

"We need a witness, right? How about we call your mother and Xiaoye to come?" Tachikami asked with a wicked smile.

Since the decision to get married was sudden, after the news was announced, there was bound to be a need to consider how to appease their emotions. Takahashi Makoto didn't have the courage to let Uesugi Maya witness it.

Hagiwara never complains about being a coward.

"Isn't that a bit inappropriate? Hanaori shouldn't be asleep yet at this hour."

He took out his phone and texted Hanakawa Kaori, asking her to have ice cream, and immediately received a reply.

After agreeing to meet at the convenience store, Makoto Takahashi and Yuki Tatsumi walked out of the ward office together: "Let's go to the convenience store to buy a pen, fill in your name, and keep it a secret until Hanori's birthday."

"Since we're going to a convenience store, let's try some convenience store cocktails."

Immediately, I felt overjoyed, with no regrets about the night stroll, and my steps were exceptionally light.

Upon arriving at the convenience store, the two sat in the dining area, filled out their marriage registration forms, and then celebrated by mixing drinks according to a recipe they found online.

The cool, fruity taste flowed down his throat, calming his excited emotions. He murmured to himself, "Happiness really is hidden in a moment of fervor."

"Is that so?" Makoto Takahashi remained calm throughout.

"Witnesses and seals are meant to help people calm down, think things through, and appreciate happiness."

Yuki Tatsumi pointed to the corresponding blank space on the [marriage certificate], her smile gradually turning into a slightly malicious one: "Makoto-kun, is your seal in Tokyo?"

"In an apartment in Toshima Ward."

"My seal is from the family home. If I go back to get it, I really want to show it off to Sayo."

“She’ll just tear the marriage certificate to shreds.” Makoto Takahashi suddenly had a bad feeling.

As expected, Tachikami Yuki continued, seemingly drunk, "So, you see, there can be many witnesses, right? It's definitely better to have them all fill in their names."

"Spare me."

Makoto Takahashi rubbed his temples, looking troubled, and warned, "Be careful, things might get complicated if you wait too long."

“I know, the marriage certificate should be submitted tonight, but before that, a copy should be made and their signatures collected.”

Tachibana Yuki rested her cheek on one hand, a sly glint in her slightly narrowed, deep blue eyes: "I've been so forgiving of them, so sending my blessings isn't unreasonable. It's a good opportunity to have the photo frame made while you're collecting autographs."

Nothing could satisfy the young lady's competitive spirit more than a marriage certificate that collects all their names.

Chapter 253 To be loved simply by existing

For Miyuki Tatachi, last night was an unforgettable one.

For Hanakawa Kaori, last night was a nightmare.

First, I was tricked out of my house by an ice cream cone. I thought it was a late-night date, but I didn't expect that Tachikami Yuki was there too.

The worst part is that the nightmare has only just begun.

Forced to witness a marriage, I was taken to an apartment in Toshima Ward to see Makoto Takahashi stamp the marriage certificate, then to the main house of Tachimi, and finally back to Shinjuku to hand in the marriage certificate to a self-service machine. I spent the whole night dozing off on the way.

Although Makoto Takahashi treated Hanakawa Kaori to breakfast and helped her get leave from school before taking her home, Hanakawa Kaori was still sulking before she got home.

Hanakawa Kaori is not the only one who gets into arguments.

It was Monday morning, April 12th, after the weekend.

When Uesugi Maya got up for her morning run, she happened to run into Takahashi Makoto and Tachimi Yuki on their way home.

Wearing a simple tracksuit, her long black hair tied in a ponytail, she exudes a fresh and vibrant energy unique to young girls.