He is an idol and a childhood sweetheart.

After seeing all the changes in this alley, Kento Watanabe once again truly felt the passage of time.

Immediately afterwards, he subconsciously turned his attention to the second floor of Toru Asakura's house... where Toru Asakura's room was located.

Fortunately, the room was completely dark at this time, and the curtains had been completely drawn.

It seems she is not at home now.

Kento Watanabe couldn't help but secretly breathed a sigh of relief after confirming this.

At the moment, he doesn't know what kind of expression he should use to face Asakura. If possible, it would be better not to meet him first...

"Do you have anything to take to the office?"

Seeing Kento Watanabe turn his attention from Asakura's house back to the front, Enka Higuchi asked:

"After all, it's not easy to come back."

"...Not yet."

Kento Watanabe shook his head:

"And if there is, I'll come back and get it myself."

"That's it."

After hearing these words, Higuchi Enka's expression suddenly changed slightly. She didn't know if she was happy for Watanabe Kento's words...

"Then go directly to my house now."

"kindness."

Kento Watanabe nodded while holding the souvenirs he had bought in advance.

"I don't know if my uncle and aunt have changed after a year and a half..."

...........................

"Hey!!! It's really been a long time no see, Xianren-kun!"

As soon as the two entered the door, Kento Watanabe was immediately warmly welcomed by Enka Higuchi's mother.

"Boys really have to put on suits. They have become more handsome than before! What do you think, Enka?"

"……I have no idea."

"This kid is really..."

Although Higuchi Enka's mother was "menacing", Kento Watanabe, who had already expected this scene, still bowed to the woman in front of him very calmly:

"Yes, my long-lost greetings. I have been causing you trouble all this time."

"What did you say? I just did a little bit of my duty...Huh? What is this?"

"Perfume. Because Enxiang said that your perfume seems to be almost used, so I picked this for you... Of course, I also consulted Enxiang's opinion. And this is red wine, for uncle."

"...That's true."

After hearing this, Higuchi Enka's mother immediately stood still and looked at Kento Watanabe up and down again.

In her impression, Kento Watanabe was still a kid who had just stepped out of college. However, in the blink of an eye, he had become a social figure wearing a suit.

I will no longer be shy about her warm greeting, nor will I walk into the house without any scruples like in the past.

The smile becomes subtle and restrained, and the etiquette becomes thoughtful and decent.

Thinking of what she heard from her daughter and the Asakura family, Higuchi Enka's mother said with emotion:

"They say children always grow up without noticing, and this is absolutely true."

After saying that, Higuchi Enka's mother reached out and gently touched Kento Watanabe's hair.

"It's been a hard year and a half. Welcome back, Mr. Xianren."

"……kindness."

Feeling the warmth that spread from the top of his head to the bottom of his heart, Kento Watanabe nodded with a smile.

"I am back."

...........................

Kento Watanabe couldn't remember how long it had been since he visited Enka Higuchi's home.

However, after seeing that the positions of the TV and sofa were still as he remembered, he subconsciously felt relieved.

"Compared to the outside, there are very few changes inside."

"After all, changing the layout of the room is very troublesome. My father is the only man in our family, so it is very inconvenient to do such heavy work."

"That's right."

While Kento Watanabe was still chatting with Enka Higuchi, a familiar voice suddenly sounded from behind the two of them.

"came back?"

"Yes."

After hearing this steady male voice, Kento Watanabe immediately stood up, bent down to the source of the voice and said:

"Long time no see, Uncle Higuchi."

"Would you like two drinks tonight?"

"Forget it tonight... I have work tomorrow."

"That's it."

After being rejected, Higuchi Enka's father's expression did not change, and his tone did not fluctuate at all. He seemed not to care at all.

However, immediately after hearing Kento Watanabe's next answer, the corners of his mouth rose slightly.

"I will come back for Bon Festival next month. If you don't mind, please allow me to keep this invitation until then."

Kento Watanabe said seriously:

"At that time, I will accompany you as much as you want to drink."

"...Okay then, it's a deal."

Higuchi Enka's father patted Kento Watanabe on the shoulder, then turned around and walked towards his room.

Although the conversation was extremely brief, Kento Watanabe still had a good feeling about what was coming from Higuchi En

Xiang’s father’s care and thoughts.

But having said that, Higuchi Enka's calm and calm character may also come from her father...

"Although he never said it explicitly, my dad has always been worried about you."

After Higuchi Enka's father left, Higuchi Enka, who was sitting next to Watanabe Kento, added:

"He will definitely be happy to have you back this time."

"Ah, me too."

After feeling the care from an older person for the first time in a long time, Kento Watanabe leaned on the back of the sofa and said with emotion:

"Maybe I should have come back earlier."

"...So, are you really going to come back and drink with my dad next month?"

"Uh...is there anything wrong?"

"It's nothing."

Higuchi Enka crossed her arms and said expressionlessly:

"It's nothing more than taking care of one more drunkard."

"Ahahaha... I will try to control it a little bit."

Kento Watanabe scratched his head.

"After all, I haven't seen you for a year and a half. If I continue to refuse... I still don't feel good."

"I know, so I didn't intend to stop you."

Higuchi Enka stood up as he spoke.

"I'm going to help my mother, so just wait here."

After hearing this, Kento Watanabe quickly stood up and said:

"Ah, then I also——"

"You guys who don't know how to cook, don't make trouble and just sit here."

Higuchi Enka said without looking back:

"And my kitchen is not spacious enough for three people to stand in it."

"...that's what you said."

After hearing this, Kento Watanabe immediately sat back obediently.

Sure enough, in this family, the most terrifying one is Higuchi Enka...

Looking at that slender figure, Kento Watanabe couldn't help but think with a wry smile.

Chapter 27: The weather forecast did not report the weather that night

"Xianrenjun's impression has really changed a lot. He looked like a student before, but now he has completely transformed into a qualified adult."

"..."

"That suit must have been picked out for him by Mai... Well, that's all she contributed. This mother really has no intention of helping her son at all."

"..."

"Ah~ I don't know if such a handsome young man has a girlfriend over there."

"No, I've already asked."

Higuchi Enka replied while peeling potatoes:

"And he himself has no such intention... What's with your expression?"

"Nothing, nothing. I'm just a little surprised that you would specifically ask Xianren-kun about such a thing."

Higuchi Enka’s mother said with a smile:

"Is it possible that you care too?"

"I didn't care, I just asked by chance."

Higuchi Enka immediately frowned and retorted:

"Whether he can find a girlfriend or not... has nothing to do with me."

"Well... let's just treat it like this."

While nodding disapprovingly, Higuchi Enka's mother continued to turn her gaze back to the pot in front of her.

"By the way, how did it feel to be a talent scout yesterday?"

"Tired, very tired, the level I have never felt before."

Higuchi Enka said truthfully:

"That's why I can't imagine how this guy managed to persevere in the past three weeks when he had nothing to gain."

"...After all, this child has been working hard with frustration in the past year and a half."

Higuchi Enka's mother's voice became softer.

"After such a long time, he may have become accustomed to failure and disappointment... Speaking of which, have you fully told him about his return?"

"……No."

Higuchi Enka shook her head.

"Watanabe obviously doesn't want to see her yet. When he just arrived at the door of his house, he also made a point of checking whether there was anyone in Asakura's room."

"Ugh……"

Higuchi Enka's mother sighed immediately after hearing this.