They all have hidden attributes!

Before she could even speak, Nekoya Hina turned around, a bright smile on her face, and gave Hanakawa Kaori an OK sign.

With the target of 5 tickets secured, Hanakawa Kaori confidently began to sing, her youthful yet warm voice drifting through the sweltering summer air along with the rhythmic notes.

Hina Nekoya took out her phone and stood opposite the two to take a picture. Under the orange-red afterglow of the setting sun, the image of the cool and aloof bassist playing together with the petite and cute guitarist made her feel a pang of envy.

......

After the performance ended, seeing the crowd growing larger and larger, Nekoya Hina loudly announced the time and location of the live show, then immediately packed up her equipment and ran away with the two of them.

Arriving at a nearby family restaurant, the three sat in a corner, breathing a sigh of relief.

"I almost thought A-Cheng was going to be eaten." Nekoya Hina said, biting her straw and sipping her blue smoothie.

Sitting next to her, Hanakawa Kaori, holding her violin case, had her crystal-clear purple eyes filled with anticipation for the live performance: "The performance was amazing."

"That livehouse can hold about 300 people, hopefully then..."

Makoto Takahashi sat across the table from the two men, and before he could finish speaking, a system panel popped up in front of him.

[Received a new assistance card]

[Perception: The Budding of Friendship]

[Nekoya Hina - Adventurous Spirit: Medium chance to trigger Friendship Training, Perception Increase +100%]

[Hanakawa Hanori - Helpful: When triggering Friendship Training, there is a small chance to gain a new Perception-related Lv.1 skill]

[Warm and Friendly: When triggering Friendship Training that does not provide a buff, gain Perception Boost]

Although they couldn't quite understand the feelings of the two people in front of them, they probably didn't understand either, but a friendship was beginning to blossom from this moment on.

That's pretty much what interpersonal relationships are all about.

Thinking to himself, Takahashi Makoto shut down the system, raised his wrist to check the time: "I should probably go home for dinner."

"Cheng, this is a family restaurant, you know," Nekoya Hina asked, tilting her head in confusion.

It's really strange for someone who can't cook to say they want to eat at home in a family restaurant.

"I have dinner plans with someone tonight. See you tomorrow." Takahashi Makoto stood up, waved, and said goodbye to the two.

Before leaving, he heard Hanakawa Kaori ask Nekoya Hina for some advice on stage costumes, and he was genuinely happy that the band was heading towards a harmonious and peaceful future.

After having dinner at the Uesugi family's house, Makoto Takahashi saw the gift he had prepared for Yuki Tachimi.

A chess set, housed in a black metal-trimmed briefcase, features a solid wood chessboard and pieces. Each piece is not only exquisitely carved but also inlaid with gemstones of different colors, exuding a luxurious feel.

Carrying the gifts back to his apartment, Makoto Takahashi set his alarm and lay on the sofa to read his newly bought book, *Juna Amamori's Humidity Is Very High*.

I read both volumes in one go; they were great.

But what about the ending of Volume 2?

Makoto Takahashi rolled over on the sofa, wondering if the author wanted to drag out the story for more volumes or just create a mess.

If it's the second scenario, does Miss Tatsumi have a way to get him to Tokyo Bay?

buzz-

At 11:59, the phone on the table vibrated. Makoto Takahashi sat up, opened Line, and typed "[Happy Birthday]" into the chat box with Yuki Tachimi.

It was sent precisely at 12 o'clock.

Doorbell rang.

The message showed as read, the phone screen lit up, and the caller was [立见幸].

As he answered the phone, Makoto Takahashi walked towards the entrance: "Happy birthday, Sachi-nee."

"Hmm~ Makoto, could you please open the door? Reiko is on vacation today."

Does Kashima Reiko's vacation mean the young lady can't pick the lock? Not necessarily.

Makoto Takahashi hung up the phone, opened the door, and saw Yuki Tachimi standing in the hallway, carrying a white tote bag in both hands. She smiled gently and said, "Boyfriend, I've come to stay the night."

She wore a white T-shirt that accentuated her curves, paired with a light blue denim mini skirt, white stockings that made her legs look long and slender, and brown loafers.

Yuki Tachibana has a very good figure, and when she dresses up, she exudes a sexy vibe. Yet, her features are innocent, and she always smiles gently, making her irresistibly alluring.

"Please come in."

Makoto Takahashi stepped aside to make way for her to enter, and after she came in, he closed the door: "Sachi-nee, are you sure you want to stay overnight?"

"No, Cheng-kun, according to our agreement, from now on you are my boyfriend."

Tachikami Yuki turned around lightly, reached out and pressed his shoulder, and stood on tiptoe, closing the distance between them to the point where they could only see each other's eyes.

"Sister Xing, you can only choose one," she said with a smile.

A soft, delicate floral fragrance wafted into my nose, and her deep blue eyes were enigmatic, making it impossible to discern her specific emotions.

Makoto Takahashi took a step back, his back against the entryway wall, and asked helplessly, "Is it too late for me to choose [slave] now?"

"Sure!"

To everyone's surprise, Tachibana was incredibly forgiving. He took a step back and handed her the bag, saying, "24 hours. Now come home with me."

To have a happy birthday, she made contingency plans for all sorts of situations.

"Yes, Miss."

Makoto Takahashi took the tote bag, said something in a serious tone, and then went back to the living room to pick up the gift he had given her: "Happy birthday."

"I don't like it."

Yuki glanced at the suitcase, turned around and pushed open the door, saying in a sweet voice, "Gifts, no matter who gives them to you, will always have some flaws."

“I thought I would be the exception.” Makoto Takahashi followed her into the hallway, made sure his phone and keys were in his pockets, and locked the apartment door.

Hearing the feigned sorrow in his voice, Tachibana Yuki immediately turned around and leaned close to Takahashi Makoto, tilting her head back to meet his gaze, a sly smile on her innocent face.

"Really?" Her voice was so soft it seemed to break the silence.

"A little bit," Takahashi Makoto nodded.

It was a gift that I thought of after careful consideration.

"It's my fault for making Cheng-kun feel lonely."

As Tachibana Yuki lightly touched her toes, a warm and soft sensation washed over her the moment their lips met.

click-

The sound of a door opening came from beside him. Out of the corner of his eye, Makoto Takahashi saw Reiko Kashima and Maya Uesugi walk out of the apartment together, and they looked over at the same time as if they had noticed each other.

Chapter 87 The Young Lady's Birthday (Part 1)

"Chengjun, where are you looking?"

A sweet aroma enveloped me, and a feeling I had never experienced before melted into her gentle voice.

"No way, this is my first kiss, you know, I have to cherish it!"

The fragrance of the short, golden hair filled the air, and the raw, moist sensation brushed against my lips, making all other sensations in my body disappear.

The moment Kazumi Yuki's eyes met Takahashi Makoto's, he saw a pure, joyful, and genuine color in her beautiful, deep blue eyes.

In a daze, I saw Ji Jianxing loosen his arms from around my neck and take two steps back.

"I'm very happy with my birthday present."

She turned her head to look at Kashima Reiko and Uesugi Maya with a provocative gaze, curled her lips into a smug smile, and swept her golden hair back from her forehead, instantly transforming her pure and lovely face into a cool and handsome one.

The corridor was dark and quiet late at night.

The air seemed to have been sucked out instantly, making it hard to breathe.

Uesugi Maya didn't speak, her icy caramel-colored eyes shooting straight at him, her gaze like a knife.

Kashima Reiko's eyes, which had been expressionless, gradually darkened, and the emerald luster dissipated in the shadows cast by her short hair, giving off a sense of despair that suggested the place would break at the slightest touch.

In the tense silence, Takahashi Makoto suddenly raised his hand and touched his lips, seemingly still savoring the taste of his first kiss.

"Lengzi, didn't you take the day off today?" he said, breaking the silence.

"Handing over responsibilities."

Kashima Reiko's expression remained unchanged, and she said in a flat, emotionless tone, "Thank you for your concern, I'm glad."

You couldn't tell she was happy at all.

Makoto Takahashi turned his gaze to Maya Uesugi, who was wearing a black long dress and a white apron, with white gloves on her hands, a very elegant English maid outfit.

The skirt reached all the way to her ankles, revealing her elegant instep covered by white stockings and high heels.

Her long, black hair flowed smoothly like silk, and her tall, slender figure and exquisite, dignified appearance exuded a breathtaking charm.

"Are you going to wear this all day? I've always thought white aprons suit you very well, they're elegant and virtuous." Makoto Takahashi praised her sincerely.

"Your voice is disturbing my breathing."

Uesugi Maya glared at me with her sclera glare, her eyes looking at me like I was trash, her pink lips pressed into a cold, hard line: "Don't block my view unless it's absolutely necessary."

After saying that, she walked step by step to Tachimi Yuki: "Miss, this is against the family tradition of the Tachimi family."

Seeing the deep, dark emotions churning in Uesugi Maya's eyes, Yuki's smile took on a dangerous edge.

"It's none of your business, Saya, that the affairs of the Ritsumi family are your concern."

Maya Uesugi seemed to be suppressing her anger, gritting her teeth, her hand clenched tightly in her skirt pocket, her arm trembling slightly.

As Takahashi Makoto was about to step forward and separate the two, Tachimi Yuki chuckled knowingly and said in a cold, cruel tone, "There won't be a next time."

After saying that, she gave Takahashi Makoto a gentle smile: "Let's go, Makoto-kun."

Maya Uesugi took a deep breath, glanced coldly at Makoto Takahashi, and said, word by word, "The compensation I promised is valid."

"Do you really have to make me angry, Xiaoye?"

A shadow instantly fell over Yuki's innocent face, and her feigned calm tone was filled with a terrifying sense of oppression: "Wasn't I clear enough? There won't be a next time."

So, "[next time]" means "[the silly younger sister makes the older sister angry]"?

There's no time to worry about the complicated relationship between the two of them; let's figure out a way to end all of this first.

Makoto Takahashi put his arm around Yuki Tachimi's shoulder, gave Maya Uesugi a look, and then walked towards the elevator: "Yuki-nee, where were we originally planning to go tonight?"