Tokyo Love Story

Kitagawa Che has a deep understanding of this point.

"So, what about further studies?"

Kashiwagen Shiori did not ask Ejima Tadashi and Kitaen Rin'on about their choice.

Firstly, she knew that Kitagawa Tetsu would most likely not ask them this, and secondly, there was actually no need to ask. With the personalities of Ejima Tadashi and Kitazono Rin, they would definitely choose the same subject as Kitagawa Tetsu.

After all, both of them had the same exaggerated results.

“I haven’t thought about this yet.”

Beichuan Che shook his head and gave his answer honestly.

He personally wants to go to the University of Tokyo, but he will have to wait until the year of the actual college entrance examination to decide on the specific details.

"I understand." Kashiwagen Shiori nodded slightly.

The next second, she turned her head and whispered another sentence, "Actually, I haven't decided which university to go to yet, but if possible, I personally would like to continue to be Che's senior."

"After all..." Bai Yuan Shizhi stuttered for a rare moment. Her tone was unnatural for a moment, but she quickly returned to normal. "We have the same job, are of similar age, and have the same ideas on many things. There are too few friends who can reach this level. We need to cherish and manage them well."

Kashiwagen Shiori has said so much, and Kitagawa Che has nothing to say.

"Well, I'll tell you after I make my decision."

"It's a deal!"

As if she was afraid that Kitagawa Che would go back on his word, Kashiwagen Shiori immediately said this.

"It's a word."

Upon hearing this, Kashiwagen Shiori breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Kitagawa Che's affirmative answer. She turned her head to the side, and there was a visible relaxation between her eyebrows.

Kitaen Rinone.

Kashiwagen Shiori silently repeated the name of her rival in her heart, and a flame of unwillingness to admit defeat ignited.

She has prepared herself mentally for a long battle.

It’s a marathon in love, and everyone can do it.

Anyway, it just depends on who can persist longer!

Thanks to Shadow Jack and Genshin Impact What's Wrong with You HH for their monthly tickets. Your support is my motivation for writing.

Chapter 141 What a coincidence

Tenghua Guangyuan Bookstore is located in the largest residential area in Bunkyo Ward. It has always been famous for its high-quality service and reassuring store environment. The books in the store are very carefully classified, covering various fields such as literature, philosophy, art, history, and various novels.

Kitagawa Che's impression of this bookstore still lingers on the occasional mention of it by Kanno Kaoru, who said that this bookstore was the largest private bookstore in Bunkyo Ward (outside of company-owned bookstores).

And when he actually stood at the door of this bookstore, he suddenly understood why this bookstore could be called the largest private bookstore, without a doubt.

This bookstore feels more like a library than a bookstore. It covers a large area and has three floors.

When Shiori Kashiwa saw Kitagawa Che stopped and looked at the bookstore, she also stopped. When he looked away, she asked calmly, "Is this your first time here?"

"Yes."

Beichuan Che nodded and gave an affirmative answer.

The two of them started walking again, passed the security monitor, and walked into the bookstore one after another.

“Is this bookstore big?”

Kashiwagen Shiori pulled Kitagawa Che's sleeve, motioning him to continue walking to the second floor of the store.

The interior is brightly lit, with bright reflective marble tiles throughout. The overall decoration is natural, with the feel of a minimalist bookstore.

"Yes, it's very big." Beichuan Che looked around the store and asked, "You seem very familiar with this place?"

The two of them walked up the stairs, slowing down their pace a little.

"I can't say I'm very familiar with it, just generally familiar with it." Kashiwagen Shiori tilted her eyebrows and made a playful joke, then blinked her eyes and explained in a low voice, "My first book is also the best-selling one in this store."

"understand."

Beichuan Che nodded slightly, he roughly understood what the other party meant.

People always need a sense of security. No matter where this sense of security comes from, it is necessary.

"But then again." Bai Yuan Shizhi changed the subject, "Hasn't Che ever taken the initiative to care about how your book is selling?"

In Kashiwagen Shiori's memory, Kitagawa Che would basically never mention this point. Even if others asked him about it, he could only give a slightly vague answer. The feeling he gave people was not carelessness, but more like he was confident.

Of course, if she knew what Beichuan Che was thinking, she would not have such an idea.

Beichuan Che simply felt that it was pointless to care, and he couldn't affect the sales. So instead of caring, he might as well let the editor inform him.

The editor will let me know whether the book sells well or not.

"No." Beichuan Che shook his head. "It's mainly because it doesn't matter whether I care or not. If every time I ask, the sales data can increase by 20%... no, if it's 5%, I can ask editor Shenye until he explodes."

Kashiwahara Shiori fell silent. "I thank you on behalf of Editor Jinno."

"That's not necessary. You're too polite."

Beichuan Che smiled, scratched the back of his head cooperatively, and looked embarrassed.

After the words fell, the two looked at each other, and the next second they all burst into laughter.

As a result, the atmosphere became more natural.

"How are the sales this time? Is it good or bad?"

Beichuan Che considered his words and finally asked the question.

For him, he still cares about this, not out of jealousy or any other emotions, but pure concern. He understands how much Kashiwagen Shiori has paid for this, and because of this, he personally hopes that this book can give her enough positive feedback.

"What Risa-san meant was that it wasn't bad, but she didn't say anything specific."

Kashiwagen Shiori did not hide it like she did before.

A big part of the reason why she didn't want to tell the story before was that she thought if she told the story, Beichuan Che would have some thoughts - after all, the reason she pulled him out was that she was a little worried about sales.

"Isn't that good?"

Hearing this, Beichuan Che breathed a sigh of relief, and the stone in his heart fell to the ground.

After going up to the second floor, the two stopped.

So Kashiwagen Shiori raised her hand and pointed to the shelf near the window, "It's right there. That's where new books are sold."

Kitagawa Che looked in the direction that Kashiwagen Shiori pointed, and the word "novel" was indeed written on the shopping guide sign over there.

The two of them took a step forward and walked over there.

On the largest bookshelf, the two saw the counter for Kashiwagen Shiori's new books. It should have been filled with new books, but now there were only a few scattered books left.

The sales volume is visibly good.

Kitagawa Che turned his head and silently gave Kashiwagen Shiori a look that said, "Okay, you can rest assured this time, right?"

"I feel relieved."

Kashiwagen Shiori nodded and smiled slightly.

The next second, her sight shifted slightly and fell on the counter with the word "Beichuan" printed on it, which was filled with copies of "Listen to the Wind Sing".

As if it was a destined coincidence, when her eyes fell over there, a sweetly dressed girl happened to stop there, took the book from the bookshelf with some longing, and after carefully stroking the cover of the hardcover edition, she did not stay any longer, turned around, and left only a graceful back.

Obviously, this is not the first time the other party has come to buy this book.

'Look, this beautiful girl is your fan, are you happy?'

Kashiwagen Shiori turned her head and gently touched Kitagawa Che's side with her elbow.

Beichuan Che didn't say anything, but nodded quite frankly.

Even if he didn't expect anything to happen between them, who wouldn't want his or her work to be recognized by a beautiful member of the opposite sex? Everyone has vanity.

"excuse me."

Just when Kashiwagen Shiori was about to say something, a young male voice with a hint of apology interrupted the eye contact between the two.

"Ok."

Kashiwagen Shiori moved closer to Kitagawa Che, giving up half a space for him.

"Thank you."

The young man said thank you, took a step back, and picked up one of the few new books by Kashiwagen Shiori left on the shelf.

Then, as if possessed by some strange force, the corner of his eyes fell on the profile of Kashiwamoto Shiori.

Then, the atmosphere suddenly became silent.

He knew this girl, and he knew the person behind her even better.

Kiriyama Taku raised his eyebrows and his eyes fell on Kitagawa Che's face.

The two people's eyes met.

Kiriyama Taku looked at Kitagawa Che with a half-smile, then looked at Kashiwagen Shiori who was standing beside him timidly like a little bird, and forced out two words from his mouth, "What a coincidence, Che!"

This person is so dishonest!

At the beginning you said so righteously that we were just friends, but what about now?

Did you betray too, Beichuan!

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Chapter 142 Bonus Points

When I came out of the bookstore, it started to drizzle at an inopportune time. Tokyo's midsummer always seems to be like this. A few hours ago, it could be hot and humid, and a few hours later, it could be raining heavily and cool. The weather changes as capriciously as a child, always in a matter of seconds.

'Yes.'

Kitagawa Che glanced at Kashiwagen Shiori, unzipped his shoulder bag, took out one of the umbrellas and handed it to her.

"So, the weather forecast is only particularly accurate at times like this, right?"

Kashiwagen Shiori took the umbrella, pursed her lips, and a hint of complaint appeared on her elegant face, but she still obediently opened the umbrella.

"That's the weather forecast for the day we agreed to meet."

Beichuan Che smiled, comforted the girl, and took out another umbrella and opened it.

The slightly cool raindrops hit the umbrella, making a clicking sound.

"Ugh."

Kashiwagen Shiori sighed. Since Kitagawa Che had said so, she didn't know what to say.

As for asking Beichuan Che to put away his umbrella and share one umbrella, she just couldn't bring herself to say it.

Firstly, it was inappropriate, and secondly, she couldn't be so straightforward yet, especially since Kitaen Rin had already seized the initiative and even gained a considerable advantage. She had to take a roundabout way and boil the frog in warm water.

"Be happier." Beichuan Che smiled, took a step, and walked into the rain. "Romantic people are walking in the rain, and impatient people are beating their chests and stamping their feet because the rain ruined their date. If you think about it from another perspective, it is also meaningful, isn't it?"

Hearing this, Kashiwagen Shiori smiled with relief and followed Kitagawa Che. The two of them strolled in the rain holding two umbrellas.

Some of the passers-by who were also holding umbrellas walked hurriedly, stepping on the wet ground with one foot deep and one foot shallow, making a series of slightly sticky tearing sounds. Some of them were just like the two of them, walking on the sidewalk at a leisurely pace, with no expression of anxiety or busyness on their faces, just enjoying the moment peacefully.

"That person just now was..." Kashiwagen Shiori considered her words, "your classmate, right? I seem to have some impression of him."

Among the people in Kitagawa Tetsu's class, Kashiwagen Shiori only remembered three of them: Kitagawa Tetsu, Ejima Tadashi, and Kitaen Rin. She would pay attention to the others, but did not remember them too clearly.

"Yes." Kitagawa Che nodded, "Kiriyama Taku, the 'information dealer' in our class."

"This statement has a very RPG-like narrative flavor." Kashiwagen Shiori blinked and took over the conversation, "Do you like RPG games?"

"It's normal. I haven't played for a long time." Beichuan Che paused and explained, "You don't need to worry about rumors spreading when we meet today."

It is true that Kiriyama Taku likes gossip, but he also knows how to prioritize.

There are some things he won't talk about casually.

Of course, as a price to pay, Kitagawa Che doesn't even have to think about it. In half an hour at the earliest and three hours at the latest, he will be overwhelmed by messages from Kiriyama Taku's Line.

"I'm not worried about that." Kashiwagen Shiori smiled cheerfully, "Rumors stop at the wise."

However, I still hope that some rumors about our affair will spread.