They all have hidden attributes!

—Is "[friends]" a common minefield?

If I remember correctly, the last time Uesugi Maya heard this word, she also instantly got angry.

This is probably a minefield exclusive to creatures like "young ladies".

Thinking of Uesugi Maya, Takahashi Makoto naturally thought of her hidden attribute of "pure heart," and asked Tatami Yuki, "Senpai, did you know that Uesugi-san is actually very pure-hearted?"

What does "pure love" mean?

"In some respects, knowledge is zero."

"In which aspects?" Tachikami asked with a smile.

Makoto Takahashi pursed his lips, confirming that she was doing it on purpose and wouldn't tell him any relevant information anyway, so he simply ended the topic:

"This is my first time going to Ginza since I came to Tokyo. Do you have any recommendations?"

"Don't worry, it's not just a recommendation. My senior is very rich and will pay for it for you."

Seeing that he wisely stopped mentioning Uesugi Maya, Tachibana Yuki's smile softened: "Go buy a watch first, it'll be very useful."

“A mobile phone is enough to tell the time,” Makoto Takahashi refused.

"If you encounter someone you don't want to talk to, or an awkward situation, you can raise your wrist to take a look, and then say something like you have other plans to make and walk away."

"Is it the same with mobile phones?"

“I think an expensive watch is a reminder to the other person that my time is very valuable.”

Hearing Tachibana Yuki say this, he remembered that Kashima Reiko had a habit of wearing a watch, and asked curiously, "Does Kashima-senpai think so too?"

"She's quite punctual, and watches are very convenient."

Tachikami Yuki feigned displeasure and emphasized, "I'll let Reiko go, I won't hold it against her. But it's better if you don't mention Sayo and that cat shop to Makoto-kun."

"Now that you say that, I feel much more at ease about you paying the bill." Takahashi Makoto rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on. He always found it troublesome to be around her.

However, if there is compensation for emotional distress, it's not unacceptable.

The black sedan quickly drove into the Ginza district. It was a weekday, and cars were allowed to pass through the streets of Ginza. The driver parked the car directly in front of GINZASIX in Ginza 6-chome.

After getting off the car, Makoto Takahashi and Yuki Tachimi walked into the mall side by side. The landmark building, with its trendy and luxurious exterior, was even more high-class inside.

As soon as they entered the gate, a group of men and women in black suits came to greet them and followed behind them.

"Let me pick out a few suitable watches for you first, then you can just browse around."

Without flinching, Tatsumi led him to the watch shop, her expression and demeanor no different from when she was at the academy. It seemed that to her, this place was no different from the courtyard of Tsurumi Sawa Academy.

First, she bought watches of different styles to match different outfits, then shoes and clothes, and then she bought herself a few summer dresses.

When passing by LEGO, Takahashi saw a large group of people gathered inside and curiously glanced at them a few more times. When Tachibana Yuki saw that he was attracted to Tachibana's attention, he generously paid and had his bodyguard carry the LEGO scoop around the store.

When it was completely dark and Ginza was dazzling under all kinds of lights, the two headed to their main destination, Yamano Gakko.

This long-established comprehensive music store is also a platform for promoting music culture.

The store displays posters for various music events and public lectures, and also operates its own music classroom and hosts music competitions, providing a great shopping experience along with professional after-sales service.

Upon arriving at the bass section, Tachibana Yuki glanced around and suggested, "Let me customize a bass for you."

"You wanted me to quit the light music club yesterday."

"Can't you play bass without Xiaoye?"

"That's true."

Makoto Takahashi couldn't refute her, and he also found the idea of ​​custom-made basses interesting and meaningful, so he followed her to her exclusive customization space and chatted with the luthier.

The luthier is a woman in her forties who used to work at Fender and AtelierZ. She made Yuki Tachimi's bass and is happy to use rare materials to create basses.

The custom bass took a lot of time to get. Makoto Takahashi bought several sets of strings and various other supplies at a music store. After having dinner with Yuki Tachimi at a high-class restaurant, she finally took him back to his apartment.

As he got off the bus carrying a pile of paper bags, he said to Li Jianxing, "No matter what, I will return the favor."

Although Makoto Takahashi's financial situation is not bad, and can even be described as quite wealthy, he still cannot afford to give a return gift at the original price, so he can only express his feelings through his heart.

There was no other way; just a few watches were enough to buy the apartment he was currently living in.

"It's okay, I'm happy to be with you."

Tachibana Yuki interlaced her fingers and placed them on her waist, smiling gently as she said, "I used to think that shopping was a waste of time, but today is the first time I've found it interesting. I guess it's because you're here."

Passing the time alone when you're bored is a completely different experience from chatting and strolling around with someone, not to mention that Tachikami Sachi has feelings for him.

Moreover, Makoto Takahashi's subconscious habit of taking care of other people's feelings makes him a stable provider of emotional value, which is exactly the emotional support that Yuki Tatsumi needs.

For this young lady, a happy mood is far more important than how much money she spends.

"But since it's a gift prepared by Cheng-kun, I'll look forward to it."

After saying that, Tachibana Yuki waved goodbye. As the black sedan drove away, Takahashi Makoto was about to turn around and go upstairs when a very familiar, cold voice drifted from the dimly lit street.

"Takahashi-kun, believing that you can resist her temptation is definitely the most foolish thought I've ever had in my life."

Chapter 52 Hell Girl's Anger

On a quiet street after nightfall, a beautiful young woman in a black shirt and white high-waisted long skirt stands under the dim streetlights, carrying shopping bags from a local supermarket.

—It contains tofu, chicken drumsticks, leafy green vegetables, and milk, which may be ingredients for dinner.

What are you doing here?

As soon as Makoto Takahashi asked the question, he immediately regretted it.

Maya Uesugi flicked her long black hair, slightly raised her face, and her beautiful caramel-colored eyes were tinged with contempt and disdain.

Based on Makoto Takahashi's experience, there was only one possibility for her to give him that look: she wanted to insult him.

"Is your memory worse than a fish's? I clearly said [see you later]." As she spoke, Uesugi Maya's gaze fell on the shopping bag he was carrying.

The thought that her painstakingly tidy apartment would become messy again because of Tachimi Yuki's generous spending made her even angrier.

"Do you really need to use this garbage to increase your sense of self-worth?"

Ignoring her cold glare, Takahashi Makoto turned and walked into the apartment building. As Uesugi Maya followed him into the elevator, he asked curiously, "So you came to see me so late—"

He looked down at the shopping bag full of groceries, hesitating whether to have dinner again.

"Don't flatter yourself, I didn't come here to see you."

Maya Uesugi interrupted her irritably, which surprised Makoto Takahashi, who paused for a moment before asking, "You also have a housekeeping side job?"

"..."

She turned her head and shot me a cold gaze, remaining silent. In the narrow elevator, the air seemed to freeze.

Maya Uesugi's anger today was definitely the worst she had ever been. Thinking that she had just emphasized sharing information this morning, Makoto Takahashi guiltily looked away to check the floor number displayed on the elevator.

A few seconds later, a crisp notification sound broke the silence, the elevator doors slowly opened, and the two of them walked into the corridor.

Makoto Takahashi stopped in front of his apartment, his gaze fixed on Maya Uesugi's back. He saw her stop in front of the apartment next door and take out her keys from her skirt pocket.

“I just moved in today,” she said coldly.

Since Tatsumi Yuki wanted to sever his connection with Takahashi Makoto, the best way to counter this was to get closer to him. So Uesugi Maya took out her savings and bought the apartment next door to him.

"So this is what you meant by 'see you later'?"

Makoto Takahashi felt this was even more outrageous than being followed. As he opened the door, he asked in surprise, "You took the day off just to move?"

I don't want to talk to you right now.

Uesugi Maya glanced disdainfully at the various paper bags in his hand before pushing open the door and entering the apartment.

"Good night," said Makoto Takahashi.

"Tsk, goodnight."

Although he became neighbors with Maya Uesugi, Makoto Takahashi did not run into her the next morning when he went out—their schedules were completely different.

Maya Uesugi insists on morning exercise, while Makoto Takahashi is the type of person who will sleep until he naturally wakes up unless there is something urgent to do.

Thursday, August 16th.

As usual, Makoto Takahashi washed up, changed into his school uniform, ate breakfast at the convenience store downstairs in his apartment building, and then took the leisurely streetcar to school.

However, today he was wearing a black and gold watch with a black leather strap, a 56-inch model, which he bought yesterday; the price was approximately 10 "Spring Thunder" watches.

Walking into the teaching building under the increasingly dazzling sunlight, and arriving at the classroom of Group 1C, the air was much more lively than usual as summer vacation approached and the temperature gradually rose.

The girls in the class were overjoyed, discussing where to go on vacation, the summer courses and activities, and making plans to travel together.

Takahashi Seigo pulled out a chair and sat down, and Nekoya Hina came over.

"Acheng, summer vacation starts tomorrow after school. What are your plans for the rest of the year?"

"During summer vacation, I might become a slave to the young lady."

"what?"

Nekoya Hina stared in disbelief. After recalling the incident, she clapped her hands, leaned against the side of her desk, and asked, "I think Makoto mentioned it last time. What happened after that?"

"We've decided to have an archery competition. If Uesugi loses, I'll have to be her slave for a whole day."

Makoto Takahashi concealed the part about [what Tatsumi Yuki did to him, he could do to Uesugi Maya].

He was afraid that Nekoya Hina would think of strange places and ruin his image in her heart.

"What if the angel loses?" Hina Nekoya asked.

After joining the Light Music Club, Tachimi Yuki has been busy with the Badminton Club, preparing for the National Tournament, and is still unaware of the true nature of the Angel.

Makoto Takahashi thought for a moment, shook his head, and replied, "I'm not sure yet, but I think it will probably get even more lively during the summer vacation."

Because he now has neighbors.

After listening to him, Hina Nekoya thoughtfully hummed in agreement, then raised her hand to scratch her head, smiling somewhat shyly, and said, "Um, Makoto, can I come to your house to play during summer vacation?"

"can."

"Because I have to stay in Tokyo for training and can't go back to my hometown, you're the only friend I'm close enough to visit, and besides, your house is closer to the academy..."

I said, "Okay."

Makoto Takahashi repeated himself, looked up to meet her gaze, and asked somewhat speechlessly, "Why do you react as if you're certain I'll refuse?"