I won't be a loser.

Nino Nakano wanted to blame the boy in front of her, but she couldn't find any reason after thinking about it. She groaned and didn't make any explanation or answer.

Nakano Satsuki sat down and pursed her lips.

There were some things she wanted to deny, but Nakano Nino did tell some facts and was upset at the moment.

"As for Nino-san's concern, it's nothing more than worrying about her own sister. Mayu-san has special feelings for me, but the first problem is that I already have a girlfriend. So even if Mayu-san really has special feelings for me, I won't date her."

His eyes fell on Nakano Satsuki. Nakano Satsuki, who had already known about this matter, pursed her lips and did not have any special reaction.

"Also, I'll be going to Chiba to study next year and won't be staying in Toyosaki anymore. My chances of seeing Satsuki-san will decrease, so Nino-san doesn't need to worry about Satsuki-san."

There was silence.

Nakano Nino was silent for a moment, her eyes fell on Nakano Satsuki, and found that Nakano Satsuki's expression was a little depressed. She pursed her lips and turned her gaze to look at Xianren again.

"Next year, we will go to Chiba. What's the situation?"

"He meets certain requirements and will be attending Chiba University next year. You know nothing about it, yet you're still meddling in this..."

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Everyone's Sage: 396 Same Bed, Different Dreams

Regarding matters like love, Xianren himself actually had no right to speak, nor did he talk about love matters with the two girls in front of him in a condescending manner. However, seeing that their relationship had serious conflicts, he still spoke up to stop them even when the situation was escalating.

Now, looking at the two people who had gone from a state of 'rage' to a state of 'cold war', he didn't know how to comfort them. He looked at them silently and glanced down at the empty cup of coffee in front of him.

"As far as the current situation is concerned, I think there's no need for Nakano Nino-san to worry about Satsuki-san. Everything has been made clear, and you understand that Satsuki-san and I won't have the same problems you're worried about... Yeah, yeah..."

Suddenly, he thought of something, slowly frowned, and looked at Nakano Nino in front of him.

"what?"

"Generally speaking, as May's sister, shouldn't you stand in May's shoes and help your sister when she likes someone but can't get any response?"

"..."

"But now you're standing in the shoes of an outsider, deciding to cut off the feelings that have sprouted in your sister's heart. From a bystander's perspective, I find your behavior somewhat difficult to understand, Nino-san. Is there any special reason?"

Thinking about the world a little bit, Xianren, who was just about to put himself in other people's shoes and solve the problem, also noticed something wrong. He looked at Nino Nakano in front of him and asked the doubts in his heart.

She had been prepared to conceal her inner feelings from anyone, but now that she had completely failed to hide them, Nakano Satsuki also noticed something was wrong. Her gaze fell on Nakano Nino, and her eyes became strange and scrutinizing.

"..."

Being stared at by the two men, Nakano Nino couldn't help but frown.

"Then is there any possibility for you to be with May?"

"Theoretically, it's basically impossible. My girlfriend and I have a deep relationship, and there won't be any accidents that will separate us..."

After thinking for a while, the wise man gave his answer.

"It's already come to this. If we don't let May make her own decision as soon as possible and continue like this, it will only hurt May!"

Nakano Nino's eyes gradually calmed down, and she slowly looked at Nakano Satsuki.

"I understand that my behavior isn't rational, but from an outsider's perspective, after careful consideration, I think it's better to get her to give up as soon as possible. Besides, if you really end up with May, what will happen to Ichika? Being with Ichika isn't right for May either."

Compared to Kento's rational way of thinking, Nakano Nino's way of thinking is more decisive. She wants to make Nakano Satsuki completely give up the fantasy in her heart.

With her hands on the table, Satsuki Nakano finally couldn't stand it anymore. She stood up and walked towards the exit of the cafe, facing Nino Nakano's self-willed behavior. Kento and Nino Nakano were still preparing to have a discussion. Looking at Satsuki Nakano who was leaving, Kento turned his gaze to Nino Nakano.

"..."

Biting her lip, Nino Nakano stood up and hurriedly followed her sister, while Kento, who stayed in the coffee shop, sighed and paid the bill.

If he chased after them, he might be able to trigger something, like the side story of Nakano Satsuki, or the side story of Nakano Nino, but considering Nakano Nino's attitude, he thought it would be better to let them handle it themselves, and left the coffee shop quietly.

After strolling around for a while, going to shopping malls and some famous streets, I looked around and returned to my apartment with my hands full of various gifts.

"Clothes, scarves, cosmetics, and... well, these gifts are almost enough."

For example, the gifts for Itomori basically have the address filled out in the store, and the store staff will help send them to Itomori. The gifts brought back are basically given to people living in Tokyo.

"It's not time yet, just put it in the closet first."

He walked to his wardrobe, opened it, and put the gifts in order. Then he sat in his room and started thinking. As the New Year was approaching, all kinds of things were circling in his mind, and he didn't know what to do.

"Buy some rice cakes?"

It seems like I haven't tasted roasted rice cakes for a long time. I have some thoughts in my heart, but then I think that roasted rice cakes are easy to choke on. If there are not many people at home, I will choke on roasted rice cakes by myself...

After a moment of silence, he shook his head.

"That's all for now. It's time to go check on Futaba. She has a lot going on there too."

Xianren rubbed his forehead lightly, thinking of something, stood up again and left his apartment.

I arrived at the residence at Gokokuji Station smoothly. When I entered the house, I ran into Yoshida Saki who came out of the room. She had two ponytails, wore thick glasses, and was wearing thick home clothes. After seeing Xianren, she also showed a surprised expression.

"Miya...Miyamizu-kun."

"how have you been?"

"Very, very good... In life, everyone takes good care of me..."

"The New Year is coming soon, any ideas?"

"...Nothing, I'm not going back. It's fine to spend the New Year here. Ms. Fuu Oka also seems to be planning to stay and not go home this year."

Thinking of some things that happened to Mari Fukaoka last year, Kento pursed his lips slightly, probably guessing why the other party was not planning to go back. His eyes fell on Yoshida Saki. He was silent for a moment and smiled slightly.

"There's nothing wrong with two people taking care of each other. By the way, is Futaba at home?"

"Well, probably in the living room."

"If there's anything you need help with, just tell me. I'll go check on Futaba."

"Ah."

Facing the somewhat introverted and cautious Yoshida Saki, Kento didn't know how to communicate with her, so he walked to the living room. When he entered the living room, he saw Futaba Rio, who was wearing a maroon sweater, a black miniskirt, and thick tights, lying on the sofa and watching the program.

This is the first time Kento has seen such a leisurely-looking Futaba Rio.

"Aren't you with her at this time?"

"There will always be time to be together, and there's no need to rush. But you, what are your thoughts for the New Year?"

"..."

Futaba Rio glanced at Kento, then her eyes slowly fell on the program being played.

"During the New Year, there will be a lot of guests coming. My parents probably won't let me stay here for the New Year. I still have to go home for the New Year."

He sat down next to Futaba Rio and followed her gaze to the program being played. This answer did not surprise Xianren, and he nodded slightly.

Futaba Rio, who was questioned, was not prepared to ask Xianren in return. To her, it seemed like Xianren's choice, even if she didn't ask, she had a very clear answer in her heart.

"When will you be back after the New Year?"

"I'll probably come back to live here on the 3rd or 4th. Before that, I'll wear it at home."

"Ah."

After the conversation ended, a thoughtful expression appeared on Kento's face, and he asked about the time when Futaba Rio would return home.

"Maybe on the afternoon of the 31st."

"Then remember to tell me on the afternoon of the 31st."

"Ah."

At night, Mari Kazeoka and Sonoko Machida returned to their residence together. When they saw Kento sitting with Rio Futaba in the living room, they were a little surprised. They did not expect Kento to appear in front of them today.

For example, the carefree Machida Sonoko took the initiative to approach Kento and started chatting with him, making dirty jokes and talking about some topics that adults talk about. Futaba Rio basically had no reaction to this scene, as she had already adapted to Machida Sonoko's personality.

For someone of Machida Sonoko's age, teasing Kento, who is still a teenager, seems to be a very interesting thing. Unfortunately, Kento's actual age is not much younger than Machida Sonoko's, and he basically has no shy reaction to the dirty jokes she says.

After chatting for a while, Machida Sonoko stood up with some boredom, while Fuuka Mari looked at Kento, as if she wanted to talk to him about something.

"Aren't you going home this year?"

"Hmm? Have you heard about it from Yoshida?"

"When I asked about her, I brought up your situation and learned that you weren't planning on going back this year. Is that okay?"

Rio Futaba's gaze shifted slightly, landing on Mari Fukaoka, and quickly turned to the TV program, but her ears perked up.

"Anyway, when I go back, they'll just talk about the same old things. Either they'll bring up my childhood or things like marriage. They won't consider whether I like these topics at all. They'll use their status as parents to force me to go on a blind date with someone I don't like, and then come back and blame me. I might as well just turn off my phone completely and stay in Tokyo for a relaxing year."

Mari Fukaoka was already deeply tired of those repetitive things. It would be the same as staying here anyway, so she might as well stay in Tokyo and not go back to that annoying place.

"I only go back once a year."

"If I stayed there every day, I'd probably become depressed and sick, and I'd be unable to bear it and commit suicide."

With a wry smile, Mari Fukaoka no longer had any expectations for her hometown, only deep resistance and boredom remained.

Don't persuade others to be kind to others without suffering.

Seeing Mari Kazeoka in this state, Kento did not continue the topic, but instead talked about some topics like publishing, especially the current popular works of Kaiyingsha. He also wanted to try different styles.

"These styles are too different for the current Kaiying Press. It would be better to try publishing with other publishing houses. As an editor, I naturally hope that you will stay at Kaiying Press, but this style is not suitable for our Kaiying Press. Even if we try, it will be a bit..."

In short, Mari Fukazaki was not optimistic about the style and genre that Kento was planning to try, which made Kento rethink.

"You've already accumulated a number of readers who like your style. It's not a good idea to suddenly change your style."

"If I keep producing works of this style, even I will become depressed and sick."

"Well……"

This didn't make any sense to Mari Fukaoka. Even among the writers she knew, works of the style of Kento were rare.

"Let me think about it carefully again."

"It's okay to come to my publishing house. You can also use a new pen name and write books at my publishing house. That way, even if the style is different, no one will notice. There will be no label or first impression."

When talking about books, Machida Sonoko also became interested. She came between the two of them and talked to Kento about going to her publishing house.

Machida Sonoko, who had invited Kento before, felt that the chances were greater this time. She was very interested in Kento's new book.

"I haven't started writing yet. Let's talk about this matter after I finish writing."

Kento was not completely unmoved by Machida Sonoko's invitation, but given the current situation, it was not easy for him to agree directly. He planned to wait until he had written some content before considering the publishing house.

Just now, I just wanted to get some experience from Mari Fukaoka and exchange our ideas.

"Think it over then, and remember to contact me. Anyway, I'm not going back this year!"

Machida Sonoko is in a similar situation to Kazeoka Mari. If she goes home, she will have to face things like being urged to get married. So she might as well stay in Tokyo so that she doesn't have to worry about those troublesome things!

"you……"

Masaru Kazeoka wanted to say something, but when she saw Machida Sonoko's smile, she fell silent.

"Then let's prepare dinner first. It's already time for dinner."

After checking the time, Xianren stood up, walked to the kitchen counter and started preparing dinner, while Mari Fukaoka helped.

When it was time for a break, Xianren, who was in the same room with Futaba Rio, approached Futaba Rio, stretched out his hands, and gently put them around her waist, but Futaba Rio did not react at all.

"What are you thinking about?"

"I'm not thinking about anything."

"If I wasn't thinking about anything, I wouldn't react like this."

Xianren closed his eyes, moved closer to Futaba Rio's neck, lowered his head, buried it in her hair, and smelled the faint fragrance of her hair. His heart gradually calmed down.

"But not everything I think about is suitable for me to tell you. Everyone has their own secrets."

"Yes."

Having reached this point in the conversation, Xianren didn't ask Futaba Rio what she was thinking, but just hugged her quietly.

With her eyes open, Futaba Rio turned her back to Xianren, staring at the white wall in front of her. In her mind, she was thinking of some radical ideas about how to monopolize Xianren...

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