Tokyo Love Story

In the busy corridor, two people holding lunch boxes slowed down their pace.

"Thank you for what you did just now, Miao."

Whether in the past or now, Kitaen Rin and Ejima Miu have always had a good relationship.

"Actually... Ache is not as bad as you imagined, Rinyin. He is getting better and better now." Ejima Miao did not follow up with a thank you. To her, such a thing was just a piece of cake and there was no question of whether to thank her or not. In other words, if she did say thank you, it would be too awkward.

"Well, I know."

Beiyuan Rinyin lowered her eyebrows slightly and replied in a low voice.

If she didn't know, how could she feel so complicated?

"He's not a proactive person." Ejima Myo thought for a moment and told everyone she knew about Kitagawa Tetsu. This was her direct answer as an invigilator. "If you want to make a breakthrough in your relationship, you may need to take the initiative, Rin."

Kitaen Rinyin didn't say anything, but just listened silently.

For her, she has complicated feelings towards Beichuan Che. Compared with the distant relationship they had before, after more than a month of contact, she has discovered more and more shining points in the latter, and she also feels that the current Beichuan Che is very charming.

Likewise, as this reversed feeling grew stronger, her hesitation also grew.

People often joke that you can lie to your friends but not to yourself. But in fact, it is very difficult for people to lie to themselves, especially when they have already formed the impression that something is "unachievable" or "impossible" in their hearts.

Kitaen Rin is not someone who would lie to herself.

She knew very well that she did not dislike Beichuan Che. To be more precise, she had a good impression of him.

But for now, this good feeling has not yet come to fruition.

This is also the reason why she is hesitant in her heart.

"But there's no need to rush. There's still plenty of time."

Ejima Miu turned her head to look at Kitaen Rin's profile, and her bright eyes reflected the confusion on the latter's face.

The considerate attendant chose to stop there and did not continue the topic.

*

The night engulfed Tokyo, and in the darkness, the night gradually deepened.

In the Beiyuan family, in Beiyuan Rinyin's bedroom.

Kitaen Risa changed into pajamas and sat down beside her daughter's bed. The only light on in the room was the bedside lamp, which made the room not so dark.

"Rinyin, come to think of it, there is something that mom wants to tell you." Beiyuan Lisa gently put her daughter's hand on hers. She considered her words and said, "You may already know it, but I will still tell you. After Che came out of his past, he showed considerable talent in writing."

"You mean to say that he wrote 'Hear the Wind Sing', right?"

Beiyuan Rinyin pursed her lips, tilted her eyebrows, and looked at her mother's profile in the dim light.

"It seems you already know."

A hint of surprise flashed across Kitaen Risa's brows, but it wasn't too surprising.

They have their own channels, and their daughter must have her own channels to get news about her.

"Well, but is this what Che told you?"

She asked with some curiosity.

"No, it was during that date. We met his editor, and if his editor hadn't brought it up, I might still be in the dark."

When talking about this, a complicated look appeared on Kitayuan Rinyin's face.

After returning from that date, she didn't tell anyone about it.

"If it were in the past..."

"Mother, people always change."

Kitaen Rin interrupted her mother.

"You're speaking up for him now?" Beiyuan Lisa was not angry. She smiled and teased her daughter, "Is this the relationship between comrades on the same front?"

As a mother, she knew her daughter's temper very well. If she didn't really like her, she would never say such words.

Now it seems that my husband's decision to have the final say was probably correct.

Sometimes, we cannot consider emotional matters rationally, and we should trust our initial judgment in a more emotional way.

"more or less."

Kitaen Rinyin did not deny it.

"When your father and I first heard the news, we were surprised for quite a while. We thought that this guy A-Che really lived up to those two sayings: learn from the pain, and change when you are poor." Beiyuan Lisha paused, a trace of reminiscence flashing in her eyes, "It was the same between Zhengyu and I before. We started from nothing..."

"Mom, stop it." Beiyuan Linyin sighed. She had heard these things so many times that her ears were callused. "Just tell me, what do you want to tell me today?"

She could tell that her mother came to her room at this time because she must have something to talk to her about. Otherwise, with her personality, she would have gone back to her bedroom to read.

"I want to talk to you about Ache's problem."

Kitaen Risa met her daughter's eyes, her tone still gentle and steady.

"In fact, Zhengyu and I have already discussed this engagement. We can change the three-month gentleman's agreement. This month, you go on a date with him again. If you still feel that it is not feasible, then we will end this engagement. Next semester, you can also transfer back to Fujiwara Private Academy, which you are more familiar with."

This was a temporary decision made by Kitaen Risa, and she thought it was time to give her daughter a push.

Through the principal of Shirakawa High School and Ejima Tadashi, she has been keeping abreast of Kitagawa Che's recent situation. Combined with the reminders of her own daughter, the changes they mentioned were confirmed one by one.

She heard these changes and was happy in her heart. She always regarded Beichuan Che as her half son.

Thus, a bold idea took shape in her mind.

Based on her understanding of Rin, at this stage, drastic measures are needed.

This girl looks cold and decisive, but in fact she is a hesitant girl in relationships. If she doesn't feel a sense of crisis, she will never take the initiative. She is the type who squeezes toothpaste and will only release it after squeezing it.

"Are you serious?"

Beiyuan Linyin turned her eyebrows and met her mother's eyes.

The light in the room was not bright, but she could still clearly see the expression on her mother's face.

——It was a serious look without any hint of joking.

"Do you think I would joke about these things?" Beiyuan Lisa shrugged. "I don't think it's good to keep forcing you. Now, I have done the work on Zhengyu's side, and I am just waiting for your word. If you agree, let's do it this way."

Beiyuan Lisa paused, then changed the subject, "If you feel that it will take some time, then continue to do as you wish."

"I……"

Beiyuan Rinyin fell silent.

She recalled the expression on Shiori Kashiwagen's face when she came to invite Kitagawa Che today. Girls understand girls, and even if it's a joke, a girl won't joke about a letter that might be a 'love letter'.

It's easy to make such a joke that you can't even be friends anymore.

She could feel that Kashiwagen Shiori had some feelings for Kitagawa Che, a feeling that was more than just friendship.

"Well, think about it again. Anyway, our meaning has been conveyed. As for how to do it, it's up to you." Beiyuan Lisha gently patted the back of her daughter's hand and stood up. "Well, good night, have a good rest."

"Good night."

pat.

Accompanied by the sound of the door closing gently.

The expression on Beiyuan Rinyin's face finally stopped being concealed and became extremely complicated.

Outside.

A sly smile appeared on Kitaen Risa's face.

This move, this move is called playing hard to get!

It's so sweet that my own little girl fights with me!

She took a step forward and walked towards the study.

At this point in time, Kitaen Masahiro should still be dealing with some company matters. This news should help him feel much better from his tired mood.

See you tomorrow, as usual, I’ll ask for a ticket.

Some readers asked if the update could be faster, as we are still in the new book period, so... I will try my best after the book is put on the shelves!

Thanks to Liangliangi for the monthly ticket.

Chapter 53: Further Confession

People always subconsciously pay attention to the things they talk about repeatedly, or they subconsciously pay attention to people who have similarities with themselves. This behavioral habit is called the pregnant woman effect.

Kitayuan Rinyin didn't know if it was her illusion, but after the conversation between her mother and her, for no reason, from the next day on, her eyes began to unconsciously stay on Kitachuan Che.

Whether he was in class when he was multitasking and looked a little distracted, but answered questions fluently when he was called upon to do so, or when he was sweating in physical education class with his leotard soaked with sweat, revealing his well-defined abdominal and pectoral muscles, or when Kiriyama Taku came to chat with him during break, her eyes would always unconsciously follow his silhouette.

The more she pursued him, the more she could feel his transformation.

The boy who has come out of that past has become more and more dazzling and attractive.

However, every good thing has its bad side. As her mood changed, she also keenly realized that she was not the only one who noticed the good jade Beichuan Che.

It really proves the old saying that good things are always in demand, beautiful girls always have no shortage of suitors, and the same goes for outstanding boys.

Putting aside Kashiwagen Shiori, during breaks, girls from other classes would often pass by their class intentionally or unintentionally, chatting and laughing, while their eyes would vaguely fall on the profile of Kitagawa Che. When the latter unconsciously looked in their direction, they would scatter in fright, and this cycle would repeat.

This inexplicably made her feel a little stressed.

The only person who could make her feel comforted was probably Ejima Myo. This girl had repeatedly shown through her actions that she was standing by her side.

*

The fact that Shiori Kashiwamoto often appeared in and out of Class A of the first year of high school is no longer news, but after the letter on Wednesday, even though the classmates in Class A have tried their best to dispel the rumor that it was not a love letter, the stone still caused a thousand waves.

In the small Shirakawa High School, such news, even if it is just a rumor with no further news, is enough to make people's blood boil and also enough to make many people worried.

If the previous incident of Shiori Kashiwamoto going to Class A to thank Kitagawa Tetsu could only be regarded as the prelude to the result-oriented story of a hero saving a beauty, then what is happening now is the climax of the result-oriented story of a hero saving a beauty.

But a group of people had already gathered beside the calm lake. Some were wondering whether the stone they threw could be as heavy as the previous one. Others made up their minds after hesitation. She knew she could not wait any longer.

So, on a day that marked the end of a week for students and the beginning of the holiday, she mustered up her courage and threw another stone into the lake that was bound to cause a storm.

On Friday, during the lunch break, Class A of Grade 1 remained unusually quiet, showing the reservedness that a class that had won first place in average deviation value in the last monthly exam should have.

However, their silence was not voluntary, nor was it because they wanted to maintain the title of the so-called "first class". These were all empty words, and the people in Class A themselves did not take them seriously.

——The real reason was the girl standing at the back door of the classroom.

The girl is Rinka Yuuki from Class C. She has an oval face and a sweet look. When she smiles, her eyes become crescents. She has a cute bob haircut. She is not tall, but is definitely the type that can arouse the boys' desire to protect her.

This girl is quite popular in her grade.

According to Taku Kiriyama, who wishes to remain anonymous, she has shot down three love planes in the past month and a half.

Coincidentally, Kashiwamoto Shiori, who came from the other end of the corridor and was planning to have her usual chat with Kitagawa Che, also noticed this scene.

The eyes of this female author, who also belongs to the Baiyuanchuan Library, lit up as if she had seen excellent material.

I was still thinking about how to collect materials before, and now it’s like this!

Kashiwagen Shiori quietly came to a position with a good view, and took out a small notebook and pen from her pocket with interest, ready to record the scene at any time.

Inside the classroom, the girl next to Yuuki Rinka gently squeezed her hand and gave her an encouraging look. The girls from Class C who were surrounding her also whispered encouragement in her ears.

But no one knew what they were talking about. The little girl's fair face instantly turned red, causing people around her to take a few more glances at her.

Yuki Rinka raised her eyes shyly, and her eyes met with Kitagawa Che, who was looking at her with a puzzled look and amusement.

Like a frightened rabbit, her eyes met for only a second before she looked away, her little face becoming even redder.

"The teacher will be here in a few minutes. If you miss this opportunity, you will never get it again." Yuuki Rinka's best friend held her arm and said something to her. Then she let go of her arm, stepped back, and gently pushed her, "Come on."

As a result, the looks of the people in Class A became ambiguous, but everyone was tactful and kept silent. Confessing one's love to someone requires great courage for anyone.

However, apart from the look of watching the fun in the eyes of most people, there was also some encouragement in the eyes of a few students.

No matter whether you are together or not, it is enough to dare to express your feelings to the person you like when you were young. Everyone says that youth should leave no regrets, but in fact, everyone knows that if there are no regrets, then it can still be called youth.

What's more, considering Yuki Rinka's conditions, she may not necessarily fail.

The heroine is already in place, and the hero has already been chosen in that moment of eye contact.

Just ...

Kiriyama Taku looked at Kitagawa Che indignantly, his back teeth were about to break!