I live my life in Tokyo

Yuuki Koichiro looked at Sakakibara Kaede in confusion. He usually didn't pay much attention to Twitter, but this was the first time he heard this. Yuuki Asuna, however, had known about this for a long time. She looked at the boy with a smile. She had heard Sakakibara's singing before. If he released an album, it would surely make her classmates around her go wild.

Japanese food, like Western food, is divided into four parts: appetizers, main courses, staple foods, and desserts. The only difference is that the content of each part is richer and more detailed. Sakakibara Feng feels that the level of the family dinner he had today was almost as good as that of a Michelin restaurant.

After finishing the question, Sakakibara Kaede turned his attention to today's appetizer, mashed radish mixed with red fish roe.

He picked up some and put them in his mouth, feeling the sour and sweet taste accompanied by a slight fishy smell of the sea breeze. The mild yet slightly stimulating taste made him nod frequently.

"Haha, as long as Sakakibara-kun likes it." Yuuki Shozo said with a smile, "Our chef is a graduate of Totsuki Academy."

The interruption did not affect Kyoko Yuki's questioning. She even glanced at her husband, as if blaming him for interrupting her train of thought.

"Sakakibara-kun is working with Koichiro now. What do you think of your current job?"

Sakakibara Kaede didn't eat much and put down his chopsticks again.

He felt the slightly sympathetic gaze of Yuuki Asuna.

"Any job is a challenge for me." Sakakibara Kaede recalled the scenes in the past when leaders came to inspect and ask questions, which were so similar to the present!

"I like challenging work. Although I am a student of the Faculty of Economics at the University of Tokyo, I have a strong interest in programs, codes and modeling. Since Mr. Yuki took me to visit the University of Tokyo last October, we have become good friends who can talk about anything."

"Working and striving with him is a very interesting and intoxicating thing. Maybe this is what it's like to start a business from scratch," said Sakakibara Kaede with a smile.

Koichiro Yuki looked intoxicated. This answer would get full marks from him.

Chapter 28 Interview, blind date and academic defense

"I wonder what you think of the current RECT company, Sakakibara-kun."

"Well...it is indeed a big challenge for a large electronic hardware company to transform into a software company..."

"What is Sakakibara's opinion on the impact of macroeconomics on the market?"

"Well, this brings us to the economic cycle..."

Asuna Yuuki watched Sakakibara Kaede respond to each move. She already felt a little sympathy for Sakakibara-senpai regarding her parents' questions that were like those of a curious baby.

After taking a few bites of the delicious family dinner, I had to put down my chopsticks and join in the profound academic discussion.

But the same goes for my brother. He doesn't eat much either, and occasionally joins in the conversation between the three of them. He and senior Sakakibara discuss the current situation and changes in the market in high spirits.

She suddenly had a strange idea. What would it be like if she took a photo of Sakakibara-senpai and showed it to her classmates?

Sakakibara Kaede naturally had no idea that sister Yuki had such a dangerous idea. He felt as if he had not eaten anything during this meal. What he drank the most was tea, which had been dry since he had been talking for so long.

"Sakakibara-kun is in the chaotic entertainment industry, but he can keep himself clean. I admire this very much." Yuuki Shozo said in a deep voice, nodded proudly, and glanced at the garden outside the window. "The entertainment industry is full of gossips, and Sakakibara-kun is definitely a clear stream in it."

"No, no, uncle, you are too polite."

Sakakibara Kaede quickly said something modest. Even if it was entertainment gossip... it had nothing to do with him.

He has no car, no house, and no savings. He is just an ordinary student. The only thing he has is a decent-looking face. How come others would support him simply because of his looks?

Given his current conditions, who would like him except those rich women?

For the boy nowadays, he just wants to spend every day contentedly with his friends.

Kyoko Yuki glanced at Kaede Sakakibara. She knew many rich ladies in the circle. They all liked pretty boys like Kaede Sakakibara, and their daughters were the same.

During the meal, the servant opened the wine that Kaede Sakakibara brought and filled the glasses for several people - except for Yuuki Asuna, who was underage and unable to drink.

Oh, Kaede Sakakibara can’t drink either.

He forgot that Neon has to be 20 to drink alcohol, and according to the age on his ID card, he still has a month to go before he becomes an adult.

Kaede Sakakibara and Asuna Yuuki looked at each other and took a sip of their non-alcoholic drinks at the same time.

"Sorry, I have to excuse myself first."

Yuuki Shozo was the first to stand up. As the head of the family stood up, Sakakibara Kaede also stood up. Seeing this, the former patted the boy's shoulder and said with a smile, "Something happened at the company. I have to go arrange a new task. Sakakibara-kun may as well continue to enjoy this classic Totsuki cuisine."

Koichiro Yuki also wanted to get up, but was forced back by Shozo Yuki's eyes.

Seeing that Kyoko Yuki had a blank expression on her face, Yuki Shozo nodded at her and quickly left.

The head of the family, who was one of the problem babies, left, but Kaede Sakakibara did not relax at all, because Kyoko Yuki's questions were more sharp and went straight to the heart.

Kyoko Yuki has a cool and beautiful appearance. She and Shozo Yuki definitely have good genes, otherwise there wouldn't be the Yuki siblings who are so good-looking. It's just that her aura of keeping strangers away and her academic attitude make Sakakibara Kaede feel like she is facing a strict university professor when facing her.

Sakakibara Feng felt that this meal was a bit like the drinking party he had with his boss in the past. He didn't eat much, but talked a lot.

Social etiquette and compliments are basic operations at the dinner table.

After finishing her meal, Kyoko Yuki said goodbye to Kaede Sakakibara, left the reception room and walked up the stairs. She still had unfinished work at school in the afternoon.

Yuuki Koichiro sighed, nudged Sakakibara Kaede's shoulder, and said with a hint of mischief in his voice, "Thank you for your hard work, Sakakibara-kun."

Sakakibara Feng lay on the table. He hadn’t finished eating yet, but the grilled eel in front of him didn’t smell good anymore. After struggling for a while, he finally chose to... continue lying on the table.

"Yuuki-senpai... will everyone who comes to the family dinner be treated like this?"

Yuki Koichiro could only hear what Kaede Sakakibara was saying by putting his ear close to her mouth. He laughed, shook his head and said, "You can feel honored, Sakakibara-kun. In all these years, you are the first guest to step into the door of Yuki's reception room and eat."

"Asuina's classmate did come to visit us before, but left without eating." Yuki Koichiro thought it was a bit exaggerated, so he added.

Yuuki Asuna used chopsticks to fiddle with the pudding in the bowl and pouted when she heard it. "It's a friend who came to attend the study session."

She looked at the senior lying opposite her, breathing out more than breathing in, and asked with concern, "Arnold, is Senior Sakakibara okay?"

"Ah..." Sakakibara's voice was a little hoarse, "I felt like I just went through an interview, a blind date, and an academic defense at the same time."

Koichiro Yuki wanted to laugh when he heard this, but when he heard the word "blind date", his eyebrows slightly raised and he looked at Kaede Sakakibara as if examining her.

The latter spread his hands innocently, "No, my uncle even asked whether the actor has a love life, and almost asked me if I have ever been in love."

"Isn't this just pure curiosity?"

Yuki Koichiro understood his father's question. "After all, you are glamorous and perfect on TV, but who knows what your private life is like? I think any normal person would be curious."

Well, this is indeed understandable.

"So, have you ever been in love?"

"I refuse to answer your question."

Sakakibara Feng snorted coldly, stood up and stuffed the grilled eel into his mouth, feeling the sweetness between his tongue and mouth, and then turned the tide and asked, "What about you, Yuuki-senpai? You are so handsome and talented, you must have a lot of girlfriends, right?"

"Women will only slow down my coding speed." Koichiro Yuki stood still. Facing Sakakibara Kaede's attack, he remained motionless like a mountain and sneered to himself.

It was the first time that Yuuki Asuna heard her brother say this. She looked at Yuuki Koichiro with a surprised look. Is her brother serious? Hmm... How about discussing it with father?

Asuna Yuuki felt that she was helping. After all, her brother was so well-off in every aspect, and it would be a waste if he devoted his whole life to coding.

. . . From this point of view, it seems that Sakakibara-senpai is the same.

He has good conditions in all aspects, at least he is much better than his brother in terms of emotional intelligence and rhetoric, and the same goes for appearance. It would be a waste and a pity if he devotes his whole life to his career.

After the two big guys left, Sakakibara Kaede was finally able to enjoy her meal slowly. After lunch, she spent the whole afternoon in Yuuki Koichiro's bedroom.

The two chatted and laughed as they continued to play the demo which had not yet finished in the morning.

As an outsourced worker, he once again received a job given by Yuuki Koichiro. While they were chatting, Yuuki Asuna next door finished reviewing her homework. In order to show respect to the guests, the Yuuki brothers and sisters had to demonstrate their hospitality in the absence of their parents.

"Senior Jiecheng, can you do it? Why did you fall down?"

Kaede Sakakibara held the hand controller and mercilessly mocked Koichiro Yuuki, who was eliminated early in the mini-game on the screen, while swinging the handle with all her might.

A party game, similar to Monopoly. After rolling the dice, you will encounter events and games. Rolling the dice shows the overall situation, while the mini-games show the operation.

Koichiro Yuki had a gloomy face and leaned on the sofa with his chin supported, watching his junior Sakakibara and his sister standing in front of him, panting and waving the handle, trying to steady himself on the screen and find an opportunity to push the other party into the water.

The harder you swing, the stronger the little guy on the screen will be.

Sakakibara Kaede had a disdainful smile on his face. The little man on the screen pushed hard, and Yuuki Asuna stumbled back a few steps and finally fell into the water.

"Good...very impressive."

Even in an air-conditioned room, Yuuki Asuna was sweating slightly. She looked at the cool player who was neither blushing nor panting, and said admiringly: "Sakakibara-senpai has great stamina."

Sakakibara Feng smiled faintly and shook his head, "I just exercise every day."

"Every morning I get up early to practice kendo in the yard." He held the handle with both hands, adjusted his posture, and swung it down with force, just like a swordsman from another world swinging his sword to chop monsters. "Although I have been practicing on my own recently, and I have been so busy that I can't even go to the kendo gym."

"Sakakibara-senpai is amazing."

Sister Yuki exclaimed sincerely.

Sakakibara Kaede chuckled and accepted the compliment from her sister-san.

He suddenly felt a chill on his back. He turned around and saw Yuki Koichiro staring at him quietly, muttering something.

"Senior Yuuki, come and exercise." Kaede Sakakibara felt a little guilty for neglecting Koichiro Yuki and extended her hand to him.

"Hmph, don't think that I will let down my guard against you just because you invited me."

Yuki Koichiro snorted lightly, reluctantly accepted Sakakibara Kaede's invitation, stood up and waved the handle.

The whole afternoon passed by playing games. Kyoko Yuki went out with her colleagues to summarize the report in the afternoon, and Shozo Yuki was still handling official business and had not returned home yet.

"What about dinner tonight?"

"How about eating out?"

The brother and sister were talking skillfully. It seemed that they had gotten used to their parents' busy office life and took care of each other in their daily lives.

I just don’t know if Asuna Yuuki can take care of herself after Koichiro Yuuki graduates next year.

The original owner's family was like this in the past. His father was so busy that he could only see him a few times a year. Only his mother was with Sakakibara Kaede, leading him into the world of music step by step. She was always there until he closed his gentle and sleepy eyes on the hospital bed.

Every family has sutras that are difficult to recite.

Kaede Sakakibara sighed. After interacting with several families, the ones that made him feel genuinely warm were the Asakura family and the Higuchi family. They were approachable, and warmth was revealed between the lines. Only in their homes did he have the feeling that "this is home".

"Sakakibara-san, shall we go have a barbecue today?"

"Okay."

Sakakibara Kaede grinned at Yuuki Koichiro who raised an eyebrow at him. Although the Yuuki brothers and sisters came from a good family, they did not show off their wealth in their daily lives. Such good character was reflected in their words and deeds - unlike those rich second-generations who drove cool sports cars and recklessly on the road.

After finishing their work in the programming department, the two of them would often go out to eat at restaurants that served delicious and inexpensive food.

After waiting for Asuna Yuuki who had changed her clothes in front of the entrance door, the three of them set out to look for food.

It is a slightly cooler time now, so I put my hands in front of my eyes to block out the hot sunset.

Kaede Sakakibara retreated to the second line and walked behind, listening to the Yuki siblings talking about family matters while looking around.

"Aren't you going to buy a house, Sakakibara-san?"

The boy looked up in confusion at the senior who asked the question, "Why are you asking this question suddenly?"

Koichiro Yuki raised his head slightly. There was a vacant lot on the side of the road for sale.

"I'm not prepared. To be honest, I even think I'm more suitable to live in a hotel." Sakakibara Feng put his hands in his pants and said casually, "Someone will clean your room every day, and you can have three meals a day in the hotel. If you get tired of eating, you can order takeout..."

"Ahaha, I think tidying up the room is the main point."

Sakakibara Kaede was shocked. As expected of Yuki's sister, she discovered the highlight in an instant.

Yes, he was too lazy to tidy up his room.

When living alone, he just washes and folds the clothes and sweeps the floor occasionally. He has no idea about cleaning where dust accumulates.

Koichiro Yuki laughed and raised his hand to point at Kaede Sakakibara.

The boy is thick-skinned and doesn't take it seriously. What should he do if he sometimes just doesn't want to take action?

"You, you, I think you really need a housekeeper." Yuki Koichiro continued the topic, "What did you eat before you moved into the Dream Apartment? Meals from students' homes. After a year when you stopped taking cram classes, can you still get three meals a day?"

The boy paused and immediately broke out in a cold sweat. Yes, he is now giving tutoring to Higuchi Madoka and others, and he charges a friendly price, which is lower than other tutoring teachers on the market. This is a favor and also emotional intelligence.

Mrs. Higuchi cooking for herself was also a favor.

A year later, Higuchi Enka went to college and the remedial classes ended. Didn't that mean she would never be able to eat at the Higuchi family's meals again?

Thinking of this, Sakakibara Kaede turned pale and broke out in a cold sweat.

He has become a complete idiot when it comes to cooking - at the cooperative dinner in Dream Apartment, he is also the one who helps others. Usually it is an 80-20 split, with others doing 80% of the cooking, boiling, and steaming, while Sakakibara Kaede takes the 20% of the work, cutting vegetables and bragging.

How will he solve the problem of meals in a year? Will he have to eat takeout every day?

"One housekeeper is responsible for cooking, another housekeeper washes your clothes, and another housekeeper acts as an agent to arrange work for you?" Yuuki Koichiro laughed gloatingly, "But think about it, you are an actor, these are all basic operations."