They all have hidden attributes!

After suffering two crushing defeats in the first two games, I was fortunate enough to still have the mood to brew some black tea.

After the third game, Makoto Takahashi was able to engage in a fierce battle with Yuki Tatsumi, and the time for each move was increasing.

"Won't you chat with me, Makoto?" After walking over, Tachikami Yuki picked up his black tea and took a sip.

"I'm not very good at finding topics to talk about."

"Just sharing something about your recent life is fine."

"You know about it, right? About the band."

Makoto Takahashi picked up a soldier, walked to her baseline, and transformed into a horse.

"I know that, but I still want to hear it from you in person."

Tachibana Yuki put down his teacup, a sly glint in his eyes, and effortlessly captured the piece: "It's different."

Chapter 88 The Young Lady's Birthday (Part 2)

"I think that bands, like life, don't have a right answer."

"Hina and Hanaori become friends, and maybe they'll even play badminton together in the future."

“Leng Zi always pays close attention to every detail, which makes me feel very at ease. I never have to worry about trivial matters.”

"By the way, that light novel author I just mentioned, can you send razor blades in the name of the Tachimi family to urge them to update their work?"

While chatting with Yuki Tatsumi about his recent life, Makoto Takahashi played Go, but lost another game.

"Cheng-kun, it's always like this."

Tachibana Yuki put on a serious expression, stared at his face, and mercilessly dropped the chess piece in her hand, capturing the last [king]: "So that's why you can't beat me at chess."

"What?" Takahashi Makoto looked up, puzzled by her reproachful gaze.

"I always subconsciously take care of other people's feelings. For example, when we're on a date, their pace and steps will match mine."

With worry in her eyes, Li Jianxing asked softly, "You've thought so much about others, but what about yourself?"

Takahashi Seiichi was speechless for a moment.

Hearing her sincere tone, Makoto Takahashi finally realized that every time they met, Yuki Tachimi would consider things from his perspective, although their ways of thinking were somewhat different.

"Xiaoye is such a self-centered person, she would never put you first."

Tachikami Yuki picked up her black tea, took a sip, and said slowly, "It's like playing chess. She's in the [King] position, and you might be the only [Queen]? Makoto values ​​every single piece, so he can't beat me."

"What do you think, Sister Xing? You seem to have a high tolerance for Maya."

Makoto Takahashi turned his gaze to the floor-to-ceiling window, where a ship was slowly moving forward on the shimmering sea.

"Xiaoye and Lengzi are probably [Queens]. Even disregarding the special rules for promotion, I care about them a lot."

As if confirming her feelings, Tachikami softened her tone and suddenly revealed a sweet smile: "Moriko, like my mother, is a [king] who loses as if he has lost everything."

In other words, she puts herself first, Makoto Takahashi thought to himself.

Everyone else is a piece that can be discarded or exchanged, just with different values. It is precisely because of this lack of thinking that one loses the game.

Is it because Uesugi Maya sees herself as a "king" rather than a player that she suffers repeated defeats?

As Takahashi Makoto digested Tachimi Yuki's words, he picked up his black tea and took a sip. Seeing that Tachimi Yuki didn't believe him immediately, he gave a somewhat lonely smile.

"What do you want to do now, Cheng-kun? I'll be with you."

"Probably, lying down?"

"Lying down?" Tachimi Yuki looked puzzled.

“Doing nothing and lying in bed is a very relaxing thing for me,” Makoto Takahashi said with certainty.

A soft bed is the home of both human spirit and body.

"Okay, I see. Then I'll stay with you."

Tachibana Yuki immediately stood up, looked around, and asked softly, "Shall we go to your room?"

"I thought Sister Xing would cherish today's time, after all, it was a hard-won 24 hours."

Makoto Takahashi looked at her with a puzzled expression, while Yuki Tachimi walked lightly toward his bedroom: "As long as I spend the same amount of time with Makoto-kun and confirm each other's thoughts and feelings, that's a date for me. What we do doesn't matter."

Upon hearing this, Makoto Takahashi felt his heart skip a beat.

He stood up as if bewitched and followed Tateyuki into the bedroom. The bed hadn't been made yet, so the two of them lay down on top of the covers.

"Sister Xing, you're too cunning."

"Hmm?" With her short, golden hair cascading down, Li Jianyu stared at the ceiling, generously showing him her profile.

"Has Sister Xing been spying on me all along? I know absolutely nothing about your life."

Is practicing yoga after waking up in the morning a habit, or is it something I did intentionally today? Takahashi Makoto wondered to himself.

"Well, you can just ask Lengzi directly. Hmm~ How about this, starting tomorrow, I'll tell her to report my schedule to you regularly."

"Why does Sachi-nee like me?" Takahashi Makoto asked.

"There are many reasons, but I enjoy doing nothing with you... Speaking of which, you've gotten more and more handsome lately..."

Under his curious gaze, Tachibana Yuki began to tell his story.

"The student council... those first-year students really have no manners... I had to transfer her father there; the atmosphere there is so tense..."

"Yoga, I do it every day... Oh, and I also work out to build muscle every weekend afternoon..."

The two lay on the bed in a figure-eight shape, sharing their lives and feelings, talking about everyday things and their opinions. Before they knew it, they felt sleepy, and the room gradually became quiet.

It was as if nothing had happened, yet an inexplicable feeling enveloped both of them.

When I woke up, it was already completely dark.

Makoto Takahashi sat up in bed, his stomach growling with hunger.

Bright lights from the living room shone into the bedroom, where Tachibana Yuki, dressed in a black off-the-shoulder dress, was adjusting the length of her necklace in front of the mirror, looking glamorous and stunning.

Her smooth, white back and defined collarbones were equally alluring. Takahashi Makoto got up and walked out of the bedroom, casually saying, "Isn't this a bit too revealing?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he realized something was wrong. Why could he be so natural?

"Tonight it's just girls, including the hotel staff, so don't worry about it."

Tachikami smiled smugly, took out a prepared Italian suit from the closet and handed it to him: "The fact that Mako-kun didn't refuse the schedule that I asked Reiko to report already says a lot."

The young lady's mind is too delicate, which is a bit scary, but not annoying.

Makoto Takahashi decided to wear the terribly troublesome suit just for her birthday.

"Are the guests only female?" he asked, puzzled.

“Yes.” Tachimi Yuki offered no explanation, her smile carrying a hint of amusement.

After changing her clothes, Tachibana took his arm intimately, and the two went out together, walking through the corridor to the entrance of the banquet hall.

After the waitress bowed, she pushed open the door, and an atmosphere of extravagance and debauchery rushed out.

Soothing piano music filled the air, and under the bright lights, girls dressed in various gorgeous gowns dazzled the eye. Only in front of the huge birthday cake, Uesugi Maya, dressed in a maid outfit, stood with a cold face, completely unable to blend into the atmosphere.

Perfume, food, crowds, sparkling pearls, unfamiliar surroundings... made Makoto Takahashi feel a little dizzy.

Happy birthday, and best wishes to my senior!

Happy birthday, big sister!

"Thank you so much for inviting me to your birthday party."

Several girls came forward to congratulate him, and Tachibana Yuki smiled and thanked them, politely chatting with each of them. Takahashi Makoto, as the young lady's boyfriend, was currently focused on the food.

Unfortunately, the women's dresses were perhaps a bit too revealing, and not being able to control one's gaze could be considered impolite.

After dealing with the first group of people, Tachibana Yuki pulled him to the sofa in the rest area and ordered a waitress to bring him food.

"Chengjun, you're not good at handling these kinds of situations, are you? Especially with unfamiliar women," she asked with a gentle smile.

"Is it the same as last time?" Makoto Takahashi asked, feigning a headache.

"Yes, another reason is that Cheng-kun needs to get used to such occasions."

"reason?"

"You're a genius painter now, and you're already part of high society. Learning these things is just a matter of time."

Tachikawa Yuki gestured to the waitress to put the food aside, picked up a fork, and held a piece of beef to his mouth: "That's why I specially arranged this birthday party."

Seeing Takahashi Makoto looking at her with a puzzled expression, she continued:

"Besides the Tachimi family's friends and the daughters of the branch family, I only invited the brass band, the student council, and some close female friends."

“If I talk to him as his boyfriend, no one will refuse, and even if my manners are not quite right, no one will laugh at me.”

"The students of Tsurumizawa, besides privileged classes like me and Saya, come from top families in all walks of life, bureaucrats, directors of large corporations, and even those admitted from outside the school are mostly doctors, presidents of small and medium-sized enterprises, or professional athletes."

“They also learn etiquette from a young age, but they may not be proficient. They are the most suitable as Chengjun’s practice subjects.”

"I've already told Xiaoye that she will teach you proper etiquette, how to talk, and to keep an eye on things. Besides, with her around, Chengjun won't be taken advantage of."

"Of course, if you want to sit here with me while I receive gifts, that's fine too."

It sounds like a very good arrangement, and it's the result of Tachibana Yuki carefully considering her own situation. Moreover, there's no coercion involved; the young lady has put a lot of thought into it.

Makoto Takahashi glanced back at Maya Uesugi, who was standing there with a cold expression, thought for a moment, and stood up from the sofa: "Even though I know it in my heart, I am still surprised every time that Maya actually has social skills."

—I'm a little hungry. I need to at least get Haki to teach me how to eat my fill in this kind of situation.

Hearing his joking tone, Tachibana Yuki breathed a sigh of relief: "Saya, you're just too self-centered. I clearly treat her like a little sister. How foolish."

I'll spend time with you later.

"Tonight is still a long night."

She appears at midnight sharp, seemingly valuing her time, yet she spends more energy thinking about herself and idly wasting time. It's hard not to like such a spoiled young lady.

Makoto Takahashi pondered for a moment before approaching Maya Uesugi: "Is there a dance later?"

"Inviting a maid to dance is an act of disrespect to the master of the house. I do not recommend that you invite anyone to dance."

Uesugi Maya stood ramrod straight, the collar of her maid outfit clinging tightly to her long neck, exuding an almost cold, ascetic air: "Tachimi isn't as gentle as you think. Her reputation has always been that of a cold and ruthless person."