My fiancée Yukino

Luo Bai laughed after hearing this: "Hahaha, that's normal. After all, it's convenient modern technology, and it's easy to become dependent on it. But, the development of technology is to meet people's needs. As long as you don't overuse it and get air conditioning sickness, it's fine. With your constitution, you don't need to worry about that happening. Let's go to the mall."

After saying that, Luo Bai took Kocho Shinobu's hand and the two walked together toward the shopping mall not far away.

Feeling her hand clasped with Luo Bai's, Shinobu turned to look at him, then glanced at their height difference and whispered, "Luo-kun, am I too short?"

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Hearing this, Luo Bai looked at Shinobu Kocho with a puzzled expression. "It's alright. Look around, there are quite a few girls around your height."

Shinobu Kocho is 1.51 meters tall, which is not considered tall, but her limbs are well-proportioned. It's just that her clothing is relatively conservative, so people can't tell.

Shinobu looked around and saw that there were indeed people about her height.

But she still complained, "Leaving aside the strangers around us, look at Yukino, Mai and the others, they're all over 1.6 meters tall, and I'm the shortest one. It always feels weird when we go out together."

That's true. Excluding Kanao and the other girls, Shinobu is indeed the shortest.

After thinking for a moment, Luo Bai smiled and said, "Alright, don't worry about it too much. You're only 18 years old now, and you still have a chance to grow taller. Besides, although you're a little short, you have a great presence, which is enough to make up for your height disadvantage. Compared to your height, I think your presence is more attractive."

Luo Bai wasn't just making things up. As long as Kocho Shinobu wasn't being sarcastic, her usual demeanor was quite gentle and elegant.

Of course, she doesn't show her sharp tongue when facing others; she rarely does that anymore.

In addition, Shinobu Kocho has always served as the Insect Pillar, holding an important position in the Demon Slayer Corps, and her whole demeanor exudes a capable and efficient aura.

This older sister aura, which seemed disproportionate to her height, was indeed quite attractive to Luo Bai.

Well, she's definitely more deserving of the title of "big sister" than Haruno.

Luo Bai's praise cheered Shinobu Kocho up a bit, and she smiled as she said, "I'll believe you for now. Mai told me when we were traveling that they've already chosen their swimsuits? Are we really going to find a deserted island in another world for a vacation?"

"Yes, that's the plan for now. I've already talked to Thor about it, and she's quite interested. She said we could go back together and she'd help us find a suitable place to spend a few days together. Blue skies, white clouds, sandy beaches, and the endless ocean, without any strangers to bother us—isn't that great?"

Shinobu Kocho imagined it for a moment, and it was indeed quite nice, but then she showed a look of discomfort.

"But I'm still a little hesitant to wear swimsuits or anything like that."

Luo Bai knew Shinobu would react this way, and said with a smile, "It's okay, we still have to wait another ten days or so before we leave. You can take your time choosing. You don't need to choose a two-piece swimsuit. You can choose a one-piece swimsuit with a skirt. Yukino chose one like that. You can ask her for advice. And if nothing unexpected happens, there shouldn't be any other boys going with me. It'll just be me."

Shinobu Kocho paused for a moment, then smiled and said with narrowed eyes, "Can I take that you really want to see my swimsuit, Luo-kun?"

Luo Bai nodded frankly: "Yes, I really want to see it."

When faced with Luo Bai's direct gaze, Shinobu's eyes began to dart away. She turned her head and whispered, "I'll think about it some more."

Luo Bai knew immediately that there was something going on, so he didn't continue the topic.

If all goes well, we'll be able to see Shinobu Kocho's swimsuit form soon—what a huge improvement!

Next, the two strolled leisurely through the mall. Luo Bai accompanied Kocho Shinobu to look at some cosmetics and buy some small accessories. Kocho Shinobu mainly took a fancy to several new butterfly-shaped hair clips, and she couldn't resist them as soon as she saw them.

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They all wear hair clips, and they all have various butterfly designs.

After Luo Bai saw it, he asked her about it and learned that her dressing table in her bedroom had a drawer full of butterfly hair clips of various styles, which was a real case of her collecting obsession.

After paying for two new hair clips for Shinobu Kocho, she immediately took off her hair clips and put on the new ones.

"Luo Jun, how about this one?"

Luo Bai smiled and nodded, praising, "It suits you very well, but really, why don't you try some other styles?"

Shinobu slowly shook her head, then looked at herself in the mirror in the shop: "No, I only want this style!"

Okay, it seems he's really persistent.

After buying the hair clips, the two continued browsing other stores.

As for buying clothes, when I went back to China with Luo's mother, I bought several outfits for Shinobu Kocho in Shanghai, and there are also a few custom-made ones that will be ready and delivered in a few days, so Shinobu Kocho doesn't have any intention of buying clothes, she just wants to look around.

At noon, the two had lunch at a restaurant, then went to the cinema to watch a movie, and then came back.

In the apartment, Yukino, who had just woken up from a nap and played games for about ten minutes, saw the two return and said in surprise, "It's a bit early, it's not even four o'clock yet."

Luo Bai smiled and said, "I came back right after watching the movie. The weather was really hot. Even though there was air conditioning in the mall, it was still uncomfortable with so many people, so I just came back."

Yukino nodded and looked at Shinobu Kocho, asking, "Did you have fun?"

"Yes, I'm very happy!"

Shinobu Kocho sat down next to Yukino, in a particularly good mood.

Luo Bai's phone rang at that moment; it was Hiratsuka Shizuka calling.

Volume 1: Chapter 223 Volunteer Activities (2/2)

Upon seeing the caller ID, Luo Bai pressed the answer button.

"Hiratsuka-sensei, is there something you need?"

On the other end of the phone, Hiratsuka Shizuka, who was in her apartment, said with a cigarette between her fingers and her phone in the other, "I'm just letting you know about our departure the day after tomorrow. We're going to Chiba Village to volunteer for a primary school's summer vacation program. You should be able to make time then, right?"

It really is this matter.

Luo Bai nodded: "Sure, we have time. How will we get there?"

"I'll drive over and take you all there. Just wait for me at the reserved place. Hmm, let me count... you, Yukino, the Hachiman siblings, and Yui. Oh, right, Sakurajima's going too, right? And what about Haruno? Is she coming back?"

Luo Bai nodded: "Yes, Mai went back. As for Yang Nai, she should finish her exams tomorrow or the day after. I don't know if she can come. I'll ask her later, or you can contact Hiratsuka-sensei directly."

"Okay, then I'll just call her and ask. I don't think anyone else on your end wants to go, right?"

Anyone else?

Luo Bai immediately thought of Shiwa in Tokyo and Shinobu Kocho beside him.

However, he didn't say it immediately. Instead, he asked Hiratsuka Shizuka, "May I ask if there's a limit to the number of volunteers you can have, Hiratsuka-sensei?"

"As for the number of people, there isn't one. A teacher I know told me that there shouldn't be fewer than eight people, as long as there are fifteen or less."

"Okay, then there's no problem. I'll probably add one or two more at most, and it's just a possibility. I'll get back to you tonight."

"Then it's settled. I'll wait for your news. I'll contact Yang Nai now."

After ending the call, Luo Bai looked at Yukino: "Shall I call and ask Shiyu? And Mai, aren't you coming over from next door?"

Yukino nodded: "It seems she went to Kanao and the others to check on their studies. I took a nap this afternoon, so I didn't go over."

After saying that, he picked up his phone and sent a message to Mai.

They replied immediately, saying they would bring the maids over.

Luo Bai then looked at Shinobu Kocho: "So, are you guys going?"

Shinobu Kocho shook her head: "We won't go. When we traveled with Auntie before, the little ones didn't study much, so let them stay home peacefully for the next few days. As for me, I have to take care of the logistics team's work."

"Okay, that's settled then."

Nodding, Luo Bai dialed Shi Yu's number.

Shi Yu was also on summer vacation. She sent a message to Luo Bai in the morning, saying that she would be writing a novel at home today.

Upon seeing Luo Bai's call, Shi Yu, who was typing in her bedroom, happily picked up her phone: "Luo-jun! You finally called!"

Luo Bai smiled and said, "Sorry, I was out the whole time. Now that I'm back, how did today go?"

"It's alright." Looking at the text on the computer, Shiyu said, "The outline is almost complete, and I've filled in the flaws that the editor pointed out. I can continue writing now."

"That's good. Anyway, you don't need to rush. Take your time. The reviews of your novel online are quite good."

Although Shiyu's book is a pure campus romance light novel, its sales have gradually increased after a few days of release and online reviews, thanks to its solid writing style.

According to online surveys, although female readers make up the majority, there are also quite a few male readers.

After all, Shinazugawa Bunko has put in a lot of effort and resources into promotion, and it seems that the results are in the making.

Unfortunately, Shiyu disagreed with revealing her identity and appearance as a high school student; otherwise, the novel's sales would have increased by at least another 10% or 20%.

After discussing the novel, Luo Bai also told Shi Yu about the event the day after tomorrow.

Upon hearing that it was a volunteer activity for elementary school students, Shiyu became somewhat interested: "Is the accommodation also at that resort?"

"That's right, all-inclusive. I checked online, and the resort's environment is quite nice, surrounded by mountains and water, so it should be quite cool at night."

"Are you all going?"

“Yes, everyone will go.” Luo Bai nodded. “Although Yang Nai is not sure, she should drive there directly after finishing her things at school. Mai will also go. Shinobu won’t go; she has to take care of things at the organization.”

"Okay, I got it, I'll go too!"

Shi Yu made the decision immediately. It would be quite lively with more people, especially since she could be with Luo Bai, which made Shi Yu even less reason to refuse.

After Shi Yu agreed, Luo Bai told her to come to Qianye the next afternoon, and then everyone would set off together early the day after tomorrow.

After hanging up the phone, Shiyu immediately rushed out of the room and told her mother about it.

Although Mrs. Kasumigaoka recently noticed something was off about her daughter and guessed that she might be in love, and that the boy she had never met might also be attending this volunteer activity.

After scrutinizing her daughter for a few seconds, Mrs. Kasumigaoka nodded and said, "Okay, then go ahead. This kind of activity is quite interesting, better than you not participating in any activities at school. Also, be careful."

Seeing that her mother had agreed, Shiyu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

If her mother hadn't agreed, she was even thinking of bringing up Mai to ask her to persuade her.

Fortunately, they agreed.

"I understand, don't worry. There are quite a few people going, I'll be careful."

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Mrs. Zhiqiu finished chopping the vegetables, wiped her hands, and said, "If you're going there tomorrow, you can start preparing your things now. If you're going to the mountains, you should also prepare mosquito repellent. Don't wear skirts anymore, take out all your pants, and bring a sun hat too. You have sunscreen, but don't you have mosquito repellent? I'll go find some for you. I remember your father usually brings several bottles when he goes fishing."

"Yes, thank you, Mom!"

Following behind her mother, Shi Yu took out her phone and sent a message to Luo Bai. After confirming that everything was alright on her end, she hurriedly went to pack her things.

Then, I need to contact Eriri as soon as possible; they were supposed to meet tomorrow to talk about the manga.

It seems we need to adjust the time to the morning, and the end time cannot be later than 2 pm.

After Shiyu confirmed that she could go, Luo Bai called Hiratsuka Shizuka to ask for an extra spot.

Upon hearing that the person who had been added was not from Soubu High School, but a student from Toyonosaki High School in Tokyo, and the top student in the second year, Hiratsuka Shizuka raised an eyebrow, feeling very surprised.

However, she did not object and agreed immediately.

After Luo Bai hung up the phone, Hiratsuka Shizuka thought for a moment and then called the head of the grade at the school.

If I remember correctly, she knows Toyosaki's teacher, so I can ask her about the top student in the second year of high school.

Volume 1: Chapter 224 Hoshino Ai on the TV Show (1/2)

After dinner, Luo Bai, Xue Nai, and Mai packed the things they would need for their trip the day after tomorrow.

Taking out two pairs of jeans, Yukino said, "Chiba Village is all mountains and forests, so it's not good to wear skirts there. Also, we don't think we have any mosquito repellent at home."

Luo Bai nodded and said, "Yes, there really isn't any. I'll buy some when I go out to buy groceries tomorrow morning."

As for sunscreen, Yukino and Mai always have some in stock, so there's no need to buy that. And a sun hat isn't necessary either.

After thinking it over, I realized that all I needed to do was buy mosquito repellent.

Luo Bai nodded: "Okay, three days and two nights, those two sets of clothes should be enough. I'll ask Hiratsuka-sensei tomorrow if there are enough seats in his car. If not, I'll call another car so we don't have to squeeze in."

Just then, Yang Nai called.

"Hey Shiro! Everyone's going the day after tomorrow, right? I'm driving directly from Tokyo, let's meet up in Chiba Village!"

Hearing Yang Nai's energetic voice, Luo Bai smiled and nodded: "Okay, I understand. Yang Nai, remember to wear long pants. There are quite a lot of mosquitoes in the mountains. We will buy mosquito repellent. You just need to bring some spare clothes."

"OK~~ I got it!" Yang Nai had already finished dinner with her classmates and returned to her apartment. She asked happily, "Is Shi Yu going too?"

"Yes, Shiyu is going too. She'll come over tomorrow afternoon after she finishes her work. I'll arrange a car for her so she doesn't have to take the tram herself."

After hearing this, Yang Nai took out a can of juice from the refrigerator and said with a smile, "Oh, I see. It should be quite lively then. Just don't schedule too much work for us."

Luo Bai thought about it and figured that given Hiratsuka Shizuka's personality, she probably wouldn't assign them too much work on such a hot day.

After all, it's just a summer camp activity for elementary school students, so it can't be too complicated. All you need to do is manage the order and provide some guidance.

If Luo Bai remembers correctly, there should be some plot development at that time. Let's see, and consider whether or not to participate.

Things involving elementary school students can be simple in some ways, but quite complicated in others.