Comet Dragon, breaking into the gravity field

Why does it seem like it's Ritsu Narose who's pulling her along?

more importantly--

"Wait, wait... I can't run anymore..."

Chihaya Aine uttered these words in a halting manner, and the footsteps that had been carrying her towards the station gradually slowed down.

"Ha... I can't do it anymore... Let me rest for a while... I must rest for a while..."

"Uh, I thought you were in a hurry to get to the mall."

Suddenly realizing that he had made a mess of things, Naruse Ritsu couldn't help but feel a little guilty. Especially after seeing Chihaya Aine panting, he had an even more subtle feeling that kept teasing him in his heart.

After hearing Naruse Ritsu's explanation, Chihaya Aine didn't dare to mention why she suddenly ran away.

"I said I was going shopping with my good friends, but as soon as I left the house, my mother saw me walking with the boy I liked" - how could I say such a thing!

Even after getting on the train, Chihaya Aine maintained a serious posture and never dared to look at the boy beside her.

Is Aine's stamina really that low? Why hasn't she recovered after all this time?

Until the train arrived at the station, Ritsu Narose still hadn't figured out the reason.

When he reached the agreed place, near the famous bronze statue of Hachiko, he soon saw the figure in the beige printed long dress.

It seems that Nagasaki Soyo arrived earlier than Naruse Ritsu expected - it can only be said that it is indeed something she would do.

As if she had also noticed his gaze, Nagasaki Motoyo put down her phone and looked towards Naruse Ritsu and Chihaya Aine.

After noticing the particularly conspicuous red in the crowd, Nagasaki Suye's eyes lit up at first, and then she saw Chihaya Aine following beside her, and the curve of her mouth froze on her face again.

I almost forgot, Chihaya Aine's house is right across from Naruse Ritsu's house.

Judging from Chihaya Aine's personality, the two of them must have come here together by train.

Then I thought about myself setting out from the apartment alone...

Nagasaki Suyo felt that the smile on her face could no longer be maintained.

The sour feeling in her heart was showing signs of breaking through the seal. She gradually felt that Chihaya Aine was a bit annoying, and even Naruse Ritsu beside her made her feel uncomfortable.

Why are you wearing such nice clothes today? Can't you save it for when you two go out together in private and show it to me?

But when she thought about the fact that today's team building was a preparation for taking over Ritsu Narose and reorganizing CRYCHIC in the future, she could only force herself to suppress her dissatisfaction.

39. Shopping Genius Ritsu Narose

Not long after, Takamatsu Touma and Shiina Riki also appeared here.

It's the weekend, and there are about 80 young people coming to Shibuya today. There are obviously many more than on weekdays.

Walking through the mall, Ritsu Narushe and his group were quite eye-catching. After all, a combination of one man and four women with different styles was rare to see anywhere.

Takamatsu Deng was still wearing the same hoodie she'd worn when Ritsu Narose first met her. However, she had changed into shorts, revealing her smooth, jade-like legs and bringing out the animal's adorableness to its fullest.

Shiina Tatsuki wore an urban beauty combination of a white denim shirt and a blue denim skirt, which is very consistent with her style.

As for Aine, although she was wearing an ordinary-looking gray plaid skirt and a white long-sleeved shirt underneath, once you saw her bright pink long hair, the impression she gave people was completely different.

As for Nagasaki Suyo...where did this mother come from?

It’s not that her taste is like that of the previous generation, but this outfit combined with her temperament unexpectedly creates a motherly feeling.

　"Have you decided what to buy as a souvenir, Naruse-kun?"

Walking side by side with Ritsu Narose at the end of the team, Nagasaki Suyo did not forget to remind him one of the purposes of this "team building".

Shaking his head, Ritsu Narushe took out the list he had made earlier.

Most of the names on the list have been checked or marked, but only a few remain blank.

For those ancient dragons who are too indifferent, choosing gifts is a difficult task.

Souvenirs are usually local specialties or souvenirs. They don't have to be expensive, but they must be something that expresses your feelings.

At the same time, when giving gifts, you cannot rely solely on your own preferences, but rather on whether the person receiving the gift likes it.

If you cause trouble to others because of your wishful thinking, you are putting the cart before the horse.

His eyes kept jumping between the shops, but Ritsu Narose still hadn't seen anything that satisfied him.

"How about going inside and taking a look? If you keep wandering around outside, you might miss out on the good stuff hidden inside."

Pointing to the jewelry store ahead, Nagasaki Suyo smiled and said, "If Naruse-kun wants to give a girl a gift, you can go there first."

Following the direction she pointed, his eyes inevitably passed by Su Shi's beautiful and gentle face. He turned his gaze slightly to the side, and his gaze met the girl's.

“Um…Aine and the others went in, so let’s go over there too.”

After hurriedly saying this, Nagasaki Suyo lowered her head and walked towards the jewelry store in front.

Standing behind her, Ritsu Narose could see the pink hidden on the girl's earlobe.

Are you shy?

You were so brave before, why are you so shy now just by looking at each other?

Not understanding Su Shi's thoughts, Ming Se Ritsu could only follow silently and step into the jewelry store that was sparkling from the inside out.

Looking at the large and small, diverse ornaments displayed before him, he couldn't help but sigh that his vision as a human being was still too narrow.

Picking up a necklace with an essential oil bottle, Ritsu Narushe held it in front of her eyes and examined it carefully.

Noticing his actions, Chihaya Aine, who was choosing jewelry she liked, immediately came over.

"Is this something that Naruse-kun is interested in?"

"No." Putting down the glass bottle in his hand, Ritsu Narose seemed to have seen something indescribable, his face full of confusion and puzzlement.

"I just think giving things like essential oils as gifts...isn't that a little perverted?"

"……Eh?"

Chihaya Aine's eyes widened as she looked at Naruse Ritsu in confusion.

"Think about it, essential oils do emit scent. Giving them as a gift might lead them to think I'm trying to imbue them with my scent, right?"

After listening to Ritsu Narose's argument, and looking at the strings of essential oil aromatherapy accessories next to her, Chihaya Aine didn't know whether to say that Ritsu Narose's imagination was too strong, or to agree with his opinion and suggest that he give her a bottle right away.

Seeing that Aine was troubled by his words, Ritsu Naruse decided to let her think for a while.

Walking deeper into the store, Ritsu Narose discovered that the style of the accessories here was gradually changing.

Could this kind of thing be a gift?

Curiosity gradually grew in his heart, and Ritsu Narose quietly walked to another area, picked up a collar and observed it carefully.

The base color is pure black, while the metal buckle for adjusting the tightness is dark gold. The pattern is also sewn with silk thread of similar color, and the final effect is a perfect combination of gorgeousness and restraint.

Seeing that he seemed interested, the salesperson on the side came over and introduced the selling points of this collar to him.

Turning to the other side, he saw a space reserved for customers to customize their address on the salesperson's lips.

"Can I try it on?"

"of course can!"

Ritsu Narose was unaware that the salesgirl next to her was secretly getting excited.

He quickly untied the collar, adjusted the tightness briefly, and put it around his neck.

I don't know what kind of leather it is made of, but it doesn't feel uncomfortable around my neck. Instead, it feels comfortable and wrapped. In addition, it seems to be quite breathable.

Turning her head, just as she was about to take off the collar, she saw the salesperson holding... a bundle of ropes in a 90-degree bow?

"This is a prop used in conjunction with the others."

Such a solemn attitude was like presenting a scepter to a king who reigned supreme. Faced with such enthusiastic service, even Naruse Ritsu was overwhelmed by the aura emanating from the other party.

Not knowing what was going on, he had no choice but to accept this kindness that came from nowhere and connected the buckle on the rope to the collar.

Looking at himself in the mirror, Ritsu Narose always felt that something was wrong.

"Deng, you came just in time. Can you help me get the rope?"

Seeing that Takamatsu Deng was also walking towards them with a curious look on her face, Naruse Ritsu took the initiative to wave to her and invited her to form a team.

After handing the handle of the rope to Gao Songdeng, he straightened the rope with his hands and estimated the length, wondering whether it was suitable to give to the good dog he met when he was on vacation in Jieyun Village.

"Great! This is exactly what I wanted to see...?"

The salesgirl who was the instigator and had gone completely crazy was dragged away by the store manager who had noticed everything and had her mouth covered.

So when Ritsu Narose turned around to ask if there were any ropes of other colors, he could only talk to air.

While still looking around for the unusually enthusiastic salesperson, Ritsu Narose was unaware that someone else was approaching where he and Touma Takamatsu were.

Looking at Ritsu Narose who was being held by his hand, Takamatsu Deng did not have any strange thoughts.

But some people are different.

When the other three came here, what they saw was this scene.

40. The Lord of Change gave a thumbs up

Until they entered another store, Shiina Riki kept looking at Naruse Ritsu as if she were trash.

"How shameless! You actually let Deng accompany you to do such a thing..."

As she walked, she did not forget to torture Ritsu Narose.

Obviously, the scene of Deng holding Ritsu Narose's hand just now had a huge impact on her.

This might be how the dinosaurs felt when they saw an asteroid falling from the sky tens of millions of years ago.

"It's obviously because you're wearing tinted glasses that you think of that, right? And the lights don't have any objections, so why are you so anxious?"

Unwilling to be outdone, but also wanting to avoid being noticed by Takamatsu Touma who was protected by Nagasaki Motoyo and Chihaya Aine, Ritsu Narose could only fight back in a low voice.

However, he had just said a few words when Shiina Riki entered a red-hot state.

Tsk tsk, this face is not good. Could it be that she has played too many games, or is this the best she can do?

Shaking his head regretfully, Ritsu Narose decided not to continue fighting against Riki Shiina.

What if Shiina Riki gets really angry and starts a fight with him over a disagreement? Maybe he should check the nearby drink shop Wuyingqi for some rock sugar snow pear and get her a drink to cool her down.

"Huh? Why am I drinking this?"

"I'm treating you, so do you want to?"

"Then I'll switch to coffee."

"Okay, what a troublesome woman..."

"What did you say!"

……

Looking at the two people quarreling in the drink shop, Nagasaki Suyo's mood became more and more relaxed.

In her opinion, the relationship between Ritsu Naruse and Riki Shiina is becoming harmonious.

Everyone gets along like a family, isn't this the real thing she has been looking for?

Smiling, Nagasaki Suyo heard Naruse Ritsu turn around and ask them what they would like to drink.

"I'm fine with either," she said. At this moment, the joy in her heart was far more satisfying than a drink, "Aine and Deng, go choose first."

Walking up to and standing beside Ritsu Narushe, Nagasaki Suyo smiled and looked at the girls who were ordering over there.

"If you don't know what to buy as a souvenir, you can ask me for advice, okay?"

Taking advantage of the fact that they were the only two here, Nagasaki Suyo finally found the opportunity to unfold a part of her plan.

"If it's convenient, could you tell me who it's for?"

"Because if you don't know the other person's identity, it's hard to give appropriate advice."

"How can I describe it better..." Touching his chin, Naruse Ritsu reluctantly offered a more accurate description: "She's like a sister who cares for me, and like a mother who tolerates me."

"That's it..."

Wait, why does this description sound familiar?