I have bound two systems.

Before leaving, Shizuka Hiratsuka deliberately approached Yukinoshita Haruno and gave her a warning.

She was very familiar with this guy who was once her student.

Whenever she smiled meaningfully like she was doing now, it was obvious that she was interested in something.

This situation cannot be simply defined as good or bad. Naturally, what actions Yukinoshita Haruno will take after this is unpredictable and uncontrollable.

This is a store opened by her long-time friend, and the young man at the bar is also an employee of her friend. Therefore, no matter from which perspective, Shizuka Hiratsuka does not want Yukinoshita Haruno to do something malicious that can be called "bullying" in a sense.

— just as she treated her sister most of the time.

"Don't worry, I'm not a demon. I know my limits~"

Yukinoshita Haruno responded cheerfully, waved happily, and watched the two of them walk to a long table at the edge of the stage and sit down.

She turned her chair so that the front of her body was parallel to the bar, and her eyes met Chisato Suzumiya who was wiping her wine glass.

She placed the steaming beer in her hand on the bar, supporting her forehead with her left hand, and gently resting it back and forth repeatedly with the slender fingers of her right hand following a certain pattern. With the slightly upturned corners of her mouth, it can be seen that she is in a very happy mood.

And it is obvious that the source of this pleasure comes from the high school student in front of him.

"good evening."

She naturally started by saying hello.

Suzumiya Chisato nodded slightly.

"good evening."

While answering, he was also thinking about the other party's purpose in staying and talking to him.

Was he trying to use this opportunity of being alone together to remind himself of something? To stop being so fickle and to stay true to his feelings?

No, considering the posture and expression she has shown so far, she doesn't seem like someone who would meddle in other people's business.

So, it is because of the curiosity generated by one's own personality?

"Do you remember me? We were in that restaurant last time, and we met at the entrance that night."

Yukinoshita Haruno pointed at herself and introduced herself without any awkwardness.

Suzumiya Chisato nodded.

"remember."

"That's good. My name is Yukinoshita Haruno. Suzumiya-kun, can you tell me your full name?"

After a pause, Yukinoshita Haruno took a sip of beer and continued cheerfully,

"Of course, if you find it bothering you, it's okay if you don't say it."

Suzumiya Chisato shook her head.

"There's nothing to hide. My name is Chisato Suzumiya."

"Suzumiya Chisato..."

Yukinoshita Haruno whispered softly and repeated it, and then the smile on her face became brighter and brighter.

"What a great name! A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. But Suzumiya-kun, don't you think that what you are doing now is not down-to-earth at all? If you want to seek shortcuts, you must be prepared to be crushed to pieces."

It couldn't be more obvious what he meant...as if he was here to have fun with me.

Suzumiya Chisato ignored this and turned around to take out a small piece of pre-made mozzarella cake from the refrigerator and pushed it in front of Yukinoshita Haruno.

"If you want to bribe me to stop me from spreading the news of what you did, then a small snack is too cheap."

Yukinoshita Haruno crossed her hands and placed them under her chin, giggling.

I have to say that women with the surname Yukinoshita are quite perfect in terms of facial features. No matter what expression or action they make, they are as beautiful as a painting.

Suzumiya Chisato looked at her seriously and shook her head.

"I didn't mean that. Also, I don't think you would do the kind of thing you just said, Ms. Yukinoshita."

Yukinoshita Haruno pouted slightly, showing a puzzled expression common among little girls.

"Oh? This is only our first official meeting, and you are so sure of my thoughts and ideas?"

She was wearing a long-sleeved shirt and loose jeans today, which made her look more mature and capable. She was full of charm that was a mixture of beauty and sexiness.

But even so, the expression she showed now matched her very well, without any inconsistency, it was simply a foul.

"Because, from our encounter in the restaurant that day, it was clear that although there were only a few words exchanged, Ms. Yukinoshita clearly knew Ms. Yoko and should have her contact information. If you really had the thoughts you just mentioned, you would have taken action that day and would not have waited until now."

Chisato Suzumiya easily sorted out the logic behind this, and it sounded very reasonable and convincing.

This answer made Yukinoshita Haruno nod slightly and reveal a smile that seemed to show satisfaction.

She picked up the small spoon that had just been placed in front of her, scooped a small spoonful and put it into her mouth.

And this action also made Suzumiya Chisato feel relieved a little.

He has the right idea.

Yukinoshita Haruno deliberately stayed and did not leave with the other two to watch the band performance up close because she encountered something that interested her even more.

I have been strictly educated and disciplined by my family since I was a child. I have been suppressed and hard-working all the way to now, but I still cannot gain complete freedom. And I can foresee that my future life may be spent like the past. I don’t like this kind of life, but I can’t do anything about it...

All in all, Yukinoshita Haruno said that she wanted to eat melons or satisfy her curiosity.

She is quite interested in things that are unusual and unconventional, and seem to be rebellious, which can bring a lot of fun to her boring life.

And Chisato Suzumiya, who accidentally entered her sight, obviously satisfied her little hobby.

Yukinoshita Haruno does know Touma Yoko and does have contact information, but the relationship between them is only at the stage of initial acquaintance and they are not familiar with each other at all.

When you're watching the fun, you naturally hope that the fun is as big as possible. As long as it doesn't affect yourself or the important people around you, then it's fine.

"That's a good answer. To be honest, I had already made up my mind before I opened my mouth just now. If you had shamelessly begged me not to tell anyone about your affairs, I might have turned around and called Ms. Touma Yoko in great disappointment. But now, I think it's better to observe for a while."

Yukinoshita Haruno's voice suddenly softened, and a ghostly smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

"I actually admire people like you who are willing to do whatever it takes."

Suzumiya Chisato remained silent. He felt that Yukinoshita Haruno had misunderstood something, but he had no intention of correcting her thoughts.

Yukinoshita Haruno adjusted her sitting posture and crossed her legs deliberately.

"However, there is one thing I must remind you of. Ms. Touma Yoko's ability to get to this point today does not mean that she is the gentle person she showed when she had dinner with you that day. If she knew that her precious daughter was deceived, the way she would deal with it might be quite radical. Do you understand what I mean?"

"……thanks for your reminder."

"As a neighbor, that's my duty, but if I'm bored in the future, I should be able to visit your house, right?"

“…I’m not home most of the time.”

"That's a shame, I always felt like we would get along really well."

Yukinoshita Haruno sighed in disappointment, picked up her beer and cake,

"Then, go to work. I won't bother you."

Appearing without warning and suddenly unilaterally ending the conversation, Yukinoshita Haruno walked to the edge of the stage and sat next to Hiratsuka Shizuka and Ijichi Hoshika.

After she sat down, she waved playfully at Suzumiya Chisato's gaze which had not yet been withdrawn.

In front of the other two, it was clearly a prank.

Suzumiya Chisato also received the puzzled gaze from Ichichi Hoshige. He forced a smile and lowered his head to do his own thing.

He was glad that his conversation with Yukinoshita Haruno did not last long, and was also glad that the other party was a selfish and fun-loving person rather than a so-called messenger of justice. Otherwise, if all his current affairs were to be exposed all at once, the consequences would definitely be extremely tragic.

With a light sigh, after greeting a few guests, Suzumiya Chisato called Eriri.

Her tone was no longer so panicked, because Dark Wing had just spit out a slightly larger walnut kernel in her palm, and now he was no longer as listless as before. She suspected that Dark Wing was like that before because something was stuck in his throat.

However, to be on the safe side, she still plans to take it to a nearby pet hospital for a check-up just in case.

Suzumiya Chisato readily chatted with her for a while, and made an appointment with her as if nothing had happened, to meet directly at her home later, and he would go back early tonight.

After the phone call, he found some free time and went straight into the recording studio.

Touma Kazusa was carefully wiping the microphone with disinfectant wipes.

Seeing this, Suzumiya Chisato walked over and held the back of her hand, stopping her movements.

"There was a sudden change of plans. Something unexpected happened to the band tonight and they can't come. So don't bother any more. Thank you for your hard work."

The band was originally just an excuse he made up on the spur of the moment, so now of course he can arrange it however he wants.

"What a willful bunch of guys, they have no sense of contract at all."

Touma and Sa complained gloomily, and the disinfectant tissue in their hands was taken away by Suzumiya Chisato, and the two walked out of the recording studio one after the other.

There is a real band performing in the exhibition hall now, and the atmosphere is very lively.

Thanks to the bustling crowd, Ichichi Xingge and the others were blocked from view and did not notice this small situation.

After that, Touma and Sa sat obediently in the seats by the wall, eating desserts and drinking drinks provided by Chisato Suzumiya. When they were bored, they watched their lover's work and the performances on the stage. Time passed quickly.

Then it was eight forty in the evening.

Hiratsuka Shizuka and Yukinoshita Haruno said goodbye together, and there were fewer people in the exhibition hall.

Ijichi Hoshige noticed the presence of Touma Kazusa because she was wearing the same school uniform as Suzumiya Chisato, and was obviously a student of the same school.

After realizing this fact, she looked at Chisato Suzumiya thoughtfully, but in the end, as was consistent with her character, she did not ask anything.

After Chisato Suzumiya finished the work at hand, she walked over and told her that she could go off work tonight.

The two left the store, and even though Touma and Sa repeatedly emphasized that it was not necessary, Suzumiya Chisato still took the train home and insisted on taking her home.

On the way back walking side by side, the two of them had the starry sky above their heads, and they both deliberately slowed down their pace.

"Didn't you say it would end at nine?"

"The store manager is very nice. She knows I'm a student, so sometimes if the store is not busy, she will just let me go first."

"I see. So the lunch box in your hand is also a bonus?"

"Well, I guess so. Working for her and eating her meal is nothing."

Suzumiya Chisato's half-joking remarks quickly dissipated the jealousy that had just begun to emerge in Touma Kazusa's heart, and was replaced by a hidden chuckle.

"Oh, I forgot to take you to eat."

"You are such an insincere fellow. You are only saying this now. I am almost home now. I am so sorry that I helped you today."

"I'll just keep this in mind today, and I'll definitely pay it back in the future."

"It better be this way."

"You're home."

"Oh……"

Before they knew it, they both stopped at the same time.

Right in front of me is the mansion with the surname "Fuyuma" written on it.

Touma Hesa ​​lowered her head and kicked the stones lightly, looking listless.

She wouldn't normally be like this.

She felt that she was affected by the external environment.

The moonlight tonight was too bright and beautiful, but it seemed a little lonely without the company of the stars. She felt lost and there was nothing she could do about it.

But such emotions soon dissipated.

Without giving her a chance to react, Suzumiya Chisato lowered her head and lightly touched her lips.

This kiss came without any warning and made Touma Kazusa open her eyes wide.

In an instant, she felt the breeze by her ears and her fine hair was lifted by the breeze.

The kiss ended instantly, and when the two separated, Touma and Sa finally reacted and saw a sly and triumphant face smiling in their sight.

"I've been thinking about this all day, and now I'm finally satisfied. I'll go to bed early tonight."

"boom!"

Touma Kazusa's face was flushed red. She raised her left arm to cover her bloodshot face, and her right hand was holding her schoolbag, afraid of hitting Chisato Suzumiya's side.

The thunder was loud but the rain was small and did not cause much damage.

She walked into the courtyard without saying anything. Suzumiya Chisato watched her walk into the house before turning around and leaving.