Tokyo Love Story

Buzz. Buzz.

But just as he was about to say something, the car behind him honked.

The red light at the intersection has turned green.

Beiyuan Zhengyu withdrew his gaze, gently stepped on the accelerator, restarted the car, and continued to drive forward.

When the traffic had died down a bit, he continued what he had just said, "Miao is still the same. But where is Rin?"

"Didn't think it through."

Beiyuan Rinyin lowered her eyebrows, her eyes fell on her legs, her two little hands unconsciously crossed and touched each other lightly.

She had been doing these little unconscious movements since she got on the bus.

Kitayuan Rinyin understood the look her mother gave her, but it was precisely because of this understanding that she felt so uneasy and hesitant at this moment.

Many things sound very simple, but when you actually have to do them, you will be shocked to find that they are more difficult than you initially expected.

"I remember that the final exam for this semester at Shirakawa High School is at the beginning of next month." Kitaen Masahiro seemed to have misunderstood Kitaen Rin'in's meaning, thinking that she was worried because she hadn't figured out the holiday arrangements yet. After all, Rin'in's personality has always been like this. She prefers a step-by-step schedule to a surprise. After considering the words, he comforted his daughter, "There's still a lot of time before the holiday. If you can't think of it now, don't worry too much."

"Ah."

Beiyuan Rinyin pursed her lips, but ultimately did not explain anything, and just silently responded with a perfunctory "hmm".

After the words were spoken, the conversation in the car stopped, leaving only the gentle voice of the radio hostess.

Kitayuan Rinyin raised her eyebrows and looked out of the car window through the gray-brown glass.

After nightfall, Tokyo shows no sign of falling into darkness. Bright lights are still on in the bustling business district, various searchlights illuminate the night sky, and huge advertising billboards stand in the night. Even from a considerable distance, you can clearly see the profile of the popular female star on the billboard.

As the light lengthens, the night seems to have lost its original function, and the word "rest" has been left far behind the noisy modern city.

As the vehicle moved forward, the street lights passed by, and the interior of the car was constantly alternating between light and darkness.

Tick, tick.

The night gradually deepened, and a sudden night rain gradually fell.

Cold raindrops fell from the sky, spreading all over the ground, quickly soaking the dry ground, driving away the remaining heat of the day and bringing bursts of coolness.

After passing another intersection, Kitayuan Rinyin withdrew her gaze from outside the car and focused her eyes inside the car. Her gaze passed the obstruction of the passenger seat and fell on the profile of Kitachuan Che who was sitting in the middle.

In the intersection of light and shadow, his face is handsome and three-dimensional, and his eyes are still bright.

call.

Beiyuan Linyin bit her thin lips lightly, with an indescribable complexity between her brows.

After hesitating for a long time, Kitaen Rinyin finally said, "Dad, can you drop us off after we enter Bunkyo-ku?"

"It's raining outside."

Beiyuan Zhengyu whispered a reminder to his daughter.

"I forgot to buy something and I need it today."

Kitaen Rinyin told a little lie.

Beiyuan Zhengyu was silent for a moment. He raised his eyebrows and glanced at the expression on his daughter's face through the rearview mirror in the car.

As luck would have it, Kitayuan Rinyin also looked at him.

The eyes of father and daughter met in the air for a moment.

The next second, Kitaen Masahiro's attention was focused back on the road.

"Then can I drop you off at the nearest convenience store?"

He didn't ask questions like "Can't you buy it tomorrow?" As a father, he could feel that Linyin probably wanted to do something.

"No need, as long as it's in Bunkyo Ward, it'll be fine." Kitaen Rinone paused, "As for convenience stores, there are many everywhere in the residential area."

"Okay, I see."

Beiyuan Zhengyu nodded slightly and gave an affirmative answer.

*

Forty minutes later, the car pulled over on a road near a residential area in Bunkyo Ward.

Kitagawa Tetsu, Ejima Tadashi, and Kitaen Rin got out of the car one after another.

After taking the two big umbrellas handed over by Beiyuan Zhengyu, the three said goodbye to him. The latter nodded, started the car, turned around and left, looking extremely cool and casual, as if he came and went like the wind.

The wheels made a rustling sound as they rolled over the wet ground.

As expected, they were the only three people left on the street.

"This big umbrella is..."

"Master and Miss Rinyin, please support us."

Before Kitagawa Che could hand the big umbrella in his hand to Ejima Miu, the latter had already taken the small umbrella from his hand, opened it and held it up.

All right. "

Seeing her action, Beichuan Che didn't know what to say. He tilted his eyebrows to glance at Beiyuan Linyin, asking for her opinion. The latter nodded, moved closer to him, and naturally took his arm.

Feeling the soft touch on his arm, Beichuan Che's movement of holding the umbrella paused slightly. This was the first time for both of them to have such contact.

The rain hit the black umbrella, making a dripping sound.

"That umbrella isn't as big as you think, Che. If you don't get closer, you'll get wet. If you catch a cold, it won't be worth it, right?"

As if seeing through Beichuan Che's doubts, Beiyuan Rinyin raised her eyebrows, met his gaze, and explained in a low voice.

But under the cold light of the street lamp, her pretty face turned slightly red, and her usually steady voice had a few more ups and downs.

And the way she addressed him changed again without her noticing.

Beichuan Che was silent for a moment, nodded, and looked away pretending not to see it.

He could more or less guess that Kitaen Rin's words of 'buying some things' might just be an excuse, but he really had no idea what she wanted to do.

The three of them walked quietly on the way home.

"Come to think of it, Che, do you still remember how we felt towards each other when we first met at Baichuan High School?"

After walking for a while, Beiyuan Rinyin took the initiative to speak and broke the silence among the three.

"remember."

Hearing this, Beichuan Che nodded, with a hint of memories flashing across his eyes.

At that time, his impression of Kitaen Rin was just two simple keywords: "bad relationship" and "cold". The relationship between the two at that time was not tense, but it was not friendly either. It was more like two people who had to sit down and negotiate face to face with the same goal.

"Now that I think about it, I was a little too stubborn towards you, Che." Beiyuan Linyin paused, "I'm sorry."

"Nothing." Beichuan Che shook his head. "It's normal. People are empirical and will inevitably have preconceived judgments about some people and things based on their existing views. This is human nature. Let alone you. I also had a prejudice against you at that time. I always felt that you were difficult to communicate with and kept a distance from everyone."

Beiyuan Linyin lowered her eyebrows and changed her tone slightly. Her voice was still normal, but a barely perceptible worry flashed across her eyes. "What about now?"

"Now, it's completely different." Beichuan Che thought for a moment and told her what he thought of her during this period, "The coldness is just a disguise, underneath is a delicate and gentle heart.

"You may seem difficult to get along with, but the feeling after actually getting to know you is just the opposite. You are gentle and considerate. To be honest, in my opinion, you are a very charming girl, Rin."

"really?"

Kitaen Rinyin turned her head to the side, and her waterfall-like black hair covered her profile and blurred her expression.

"Really." Beichuan Che gave an affirmative answer. He thought for a moment and added, "Haven't you seen that the boys in the class Line group mention you from time to time? You are very popular among the boys."

"I don't remember much." Beiyuan Linyin shook her head and joked to someone, "But I remember some things very clearly, such as the things done by a certain famous person in our class. I always remember them clearly."

"In fact, the person involved didn't want to do that either."

Beichuan Che defended himself.

"Were you forced into this due to force majeure?"

There was a hint of laughter in Kitaen Rin's voice.

"Yes."

Beichuan Che nodded.

"But these are not important. What people are more concerned about is your choices and performance when you encounter those things." Beiyuan Linyin blinked, "Just like what you said in the title page, when judging a person, don't just look at what he says, but also look at what he does."

Beichuan Che fell silent. For a moment, he, who prided himself on being eloquent, didn't know how to start a conversation.

"In some people's minds, you have become a role model in a certain sense." Beiyuan Rinyin said as she tightened her grip on Beichuan Che's arm. The cool night breeze with raindrops made her feel a little cold. "For example, Kiriyama-san is your loyal fan."

"It's useless for him to be my fan." Beichuan Che paused and made a small joke, "Other people's recognition is no match for your recognition as a comrade-in-arms."

“But I am also your loyal fan~”

Without even thinking, Kitaen Rin said this.

As the words fell, their eyes met in the air for a moment, then separated, and the atmosphere between them suddenly became charming.

Ejima Mio stopped and turned around to look at the two people holding umbrellas, thinking that it was time.

She glanced at the convenience store across the street, then looked away.

The convenience store's illuminated sign cast a dim light in the night.

"Master, there is a supermarket just ahead. I'll go over there and buy the things Miss Linyin needs."

After saying this, the attendant didn't even give the two men a chance to respond. He rushed into the rainy night with an umbrella in hand.

The footsteps gradually faded away. Beichuan Che and Beiyuan Rin looked at each other and stopped in tacit understanding.

After Ejima Tadashi's interruption, the heart-pounding and helpless situation between the two of them eased a lot.

"Cold?"

Beichuan Che noticed the little movement of Beiyuan Linyin just now. Even through a thin coat, he could feel the slight coolness coming from the other's tender skin.

"Kind of."

Beichuan Che took off his coat with one hand and put it on Beiyuan Linyin's shoulder, "Be patient, you will warm up after taking a hot shower when you get home."

"how about you?"

Kitaen Rinyin asked.

"I'm in good health. I'll be fine for just a little while."

Beichuan Che replied with a smile.

His current physical fitness is much better than before he traveled through time.

Beiyuan Linyin lowered her eyebrows and bit her thin lips gently. The hand on the edge of her skirt unconsciously clenched and then loosened.

She took several deep breaths, and her chest rose and fell violently several times.

The girl's courage finally prevailed at this moment.

Beiyuan Rinyin released the hand that was holding Beichuan Che, took two steps forward, then turned around and stood in front of Beichuan Che.

At this moment, the eyes of the two met in the air.

"Che, there is something I have always wanted to ask you."

"Please say."

Beichuan Che was a little confused about Beiyuan Rinyin's sudden action, but he suppressed the doubts in his heart and gave her a positive answer.

"Tell me honestly, what do you think of this engagement?"

His face was reflected in her eyes.

"I……"

Beichuan Che was stunned for a moment. He never thought that Beiyuan Rinyin would suddenly ask this question.

Kitayuan Rinyin saw Kitachuan Che's hesitation and took a step closer to him. At this distance, her warm breath could even hit his face.

"Then let me ask it another way. Che, do you hate me?" There was a little more nervousness on her pretty face, but more of it was courage.

"Do not."

Beichuan Che shook his head and gave a negative answer.

If he hated her, he wouldn't have let her stay in the first place.

Hearing this, a gleam flashed across Beiyuan Linyin's eyes. She raised her head and fixed her gaze on his face. "So, Che, do you have a crush on me? I mean the kind between opposite sexes."