Who says meal replacements can’t be eaten as meals?

The two people sitting opposite each other in the restaurant stopped what they were doing for a moment, looked at each other awkwardly, and it was Sanjiao Chuhua who spoke first.

"Why don't you answer the phone first?"

"Hmm..." Ms. Sakuya picked up the phone with a bit of regret. She had finally overcome the strange feeling of shame and was about to give the gift, so why did the call come at such a coincidence?

She glanced at the incoming call notification and pressed the answer button with confidence.

After getting along for a long time, even a simple name can make people feel at ease.

"What's the matter?" Sakuya asked.

"Look up." Hachiman Kailing said softly.

"And then?" Ms. Sakuya raised her head in confusion and continued to ask.

"Then you can see me." Miss Hailing's smiling light green eyes suddenly appeared above the girl, and collided with the gray-blue eyes that were looking at the ceiling fan.

"I always feel like Hailing has done something similar." Ms. Sakuya blinked and said with a smile.

"Maybe I am just such a childish person." Shrugging slightly, putting down the Best bag in her hand, Miss Hailing naturally sat next to Sakuya.

It is also directly opposite Triangle Chuhua.

"I didn't expect to see Hachiman-san here." Chuhua reacted quickly and smiled professionally.

"I did take a special walk around the neighborhood. Sakuya always likes to have lunch at a hot food restaurant." Hailing said in a flat tone, without any surprise.

Sakuya was a little surprised by the familiar tone between the two, but he still had to deal with the previous awkwardness first.

Thinking of this, Miss Sakuya tightly grasped her hair tie and whispered, "Um... Xiao Chuhua, please forget about what happened before. Thinking about it carefully, it seems a little inappropriate..."

Before Ichinose Sakuya could finish her words, Hatsuka leaned forward and covered someone's left hand that was holding the hair tie with one hand.

"This is a gift that far exceeds my expectations, so it doesn't matter." Chu Hua was still smiling.

She forcefully thrust her fingers into Sakuya's palm and hooked the hair tie.

"I love so much."

Chapter 178: The Simple and Direct Way of Kings

A girl from Uji village named Ichinose Sakuya was smiling inside the booth.

With her slightly curly hair hanging down slightly, she lowered her head and smiled as she used ketchup to paint small flowers of uneven petals on the surface of the omelette rice. At the end, she added a simple smiley face. Her painting skills were at least at the level of a second-grade elementary school student.

I successfully delivered the gift, and was able to have dinner and chat with Hailing and Xiaochuhua. It was really nice to spend a leisurely weekend.

"Are you in a good mood?" Hachiman Kailing supported her chin with one hand and looked sideways at the child's casual doodles.

"Hmm~" Miss Sakuya nodded, took the iron spoon and began to worry about where to start.

"I thought Sakuya was the type who would stir curry evenly, but she wants to eat omelette rice in small bites?" Sankaku Hatsuka smiled, playing with the small red maple hair accessory in her hand, and said softly.

"After all, I drew this pattern myself, so I'm a little reluctant to part with it." Ms. Sakuya explained as she cut off a corner of the flower.

"This is the first time that Chuhua and I have met outside of school. What a coincidence." Miss Hailing said suddenly as she neatly opened the disposable chopsticks.

"Due to my status, I don't often come to live houses like RiNG where people can easily recognize me, so it's normal that I rarely run into Hailing." Ms. Chuhua raised her sunglasses hanging on her chest, responded helplessly, and continued with a chuckle. "But I have a feeling that I might run into Hailing more often in the future."

"That's really congratulations. It looks like your idol activities have become easier now." Hachiman Kailing glanced at the maple leaf hair tie between the fingers of the person opposite her and said calmly.

"That's what an idol's job is like. It's called periodic. I was so busy last week, but next week I might only have one or two recording sessions. I never know what I'll encounter tomorrow." Sanjiao Chuhua said self-deprecatingly, spreading his fingers, and the bright red maple leaves naturally fell, dotted on the fair and beautiful wrist of the idol lady.

"Hai Ling and Xiao Chu Hua have a really good relationship~" The omelette rice painting master, with ketchup still stuck to the corners of his mouth, took the time to look up, sighed and interrupted the topic, asking curiously. "Are they classmates in the same class?"

"We're the deskmates in front and behind each other." Chu Hua looked at the familiar black-haired girl and spoke softly. "I'm used to seeing Hai Ling's back, so this face-to-face conversation is really new."

"It was also beyond my expectation that I could talk with Chuhua." Hailing looked back with her light green eyes without showing any sign of surprise, and said in a tone that did not reveal any surprise at all.

"Those people sitting at the tables in front and behind must be good friends~" Ms. Sakuya put herself in their shoes and spoke incoherently while swallowing her lunch.

"Maybe." Hai Ling hugged her shoulders.

"Maybe." Chu Hua narrowed his eyes.

"You two really have a good chemistry." Sakuya nodded and continued eating.

The two good friends looked at each other in silence, and then looked at the innocent girl who was concentrating on finishing her lunch. They tacitly decided to stop here. The first round was evenly matched, so they decided to take a break for the time being and think about countermeasures in front of their plates.

The tomato pasta has a rich flavor, slightly sour with a hint of black pepper and spices. Paired with juicy meatballs, it is indeed a classic delicacy.

Sanjiao Chuhua was thinking about the current situation in a somewhat confused manner at the moment. The aggressive entrance of Yawata Kailing undoubtedly disrupted his plans, forcing him to stop thinking and forcefully accept this gift that was easy to evoke associations and full of thoughtfulness.

She originally wanted to reject Sakuya's gift in a tactful way, and then use Sakuya's guilt to naturally propose the next date, so as to deepen her relationship with Xiaoxiang.

But...

The sudden appearance of Hachiman Kailing and the two of them, which was obviously not the first time, was like a sharp blade cutting through their hearts. The slight pain also cut through their emotions that were bound by reason. Sankaku Chuhua took the initiative to act without them even having time to react.

What on earth am I doing...isn't this just a simple attempt to capture Saki-chan?

The slightly sour pasta was put into her mouth, and her light purple eyes once again fell on the orange-red maple leaf on her wrist. After a while, Sanjiao Chuhua raised the corners of her mouth, and she tasted the faint sweetness covered by the tomato flavor.

The same sweetness as the fruit tea that night made her make up her mind.

Even if taking advantage of Sakuya's affection is a despicable act, this despicable act can only be bestowed by oneself.

The big golden retriever, who had perfected his logic, felt a little melancholy at the moment. There were too many girls around Sakuya who had a crush on her... and Hachiman Kailing, who had a good relationship with him across the table, was obviously one of them.

If she had a choice, she actually didn't want to compete with Hailing for the same person. After all, someone's ability to act was unique among high school girls, and it would be very challenging...

Hachiman Kairin blew air on the miso udon with an expressionless face. The faint aroma of the sea and wheat filled her lips. The traditional salty and fresh taste is so popular because of its simplicity and directness.

After not seeing each other for a week, the little country girl hooked up with another person. This development was not beyond the expectations of the professional bassist. Although the target was Chu Hua, who was sitting behind him, which was a bit unexpected, it was not too far off.

I was slightly at a disadvantage in the first round of fighting. How could I show off by hanging the hair accessory on my wrist right after I got it?

Ignoring the slight jealousy she also felt, Miss Hai Ling was now full of fighting spirit, and it seemed impossible to make the other party back down.

Then let’s fight openly.

"Sakuya, do you want to change your hairstyle today?" Hachiman Kailing smoothed up her flaxen long hair that hung down by her side and brushed her slightly curly hair tips lightly, making a rippling sound like a lazy breeze.

The slight touch made Ms. Sakuya turn around. After thinking for a moment, it seemed that no matter how she explained it, it would be strange, so Ms. Sakuya skillfully turned her eyes away. "No, there are just some other reasons... Hailing should have seen it."

"Really? But I only saw a lady here who seemed to need a new hair tie." Hachiman Kailing pretended to be surprised, then relaxed her brows and invited with a smile. "I still have two hours of free time before the afternoon practice. I wonder if I can invite this beautiful lady to walk with me in the summer for a while?"

"How?" Hai Ling tilted her head.

"Hmm..." Sakuya was stunned for a moment, meeting the turquoise gaze, and after holding on for a few seconds, he turned his head away in surrender, making an almost imperceptible "hmm".

"Well, it's settled then." Hai Ling let go and no longer looked at Sanjiao Chuhua across the table.

She always believed that Sakuya liked her more than most people.

Unfortunately, it seems that it is not the highest yet.

Chapter 179: The Country Girl Discovers She Is Easily Handled

In the empty restroom, Ichinose Sakuya clenched his fists to his chest, cheered himself up in front of the mirror, and whispered three times, "Hai Ling is a friend." Then he let out a long sigh, raised his head, and left hesitantly.

Ms. Sakuya quickly returned to the shopping street. Before she got close, she saw Hachiman Kairin, who was waiting while sipping milk jelly and holding her bass bag in one hand, not feeling it was too heavy.

"I found that there might be something wrong with my recent thinking pattern." Ms. Sakuya tried to make a serious expression and looked into Hailing's eyes.

"It's still the same as last time, you can't tell the difference between friends and lovers?" Miss Hailing half turned around, walked to Sakuya's side, and said in a calm tone. She didn't do anything too outrageous this time, just stared at each other quietly, waiting for the next step.

"No!" Sakuya answered immediately. If her sister hadn't confirmed it and she and she had indeed been together for a long time, she would have thought that Hailing was confessing to her that day. It was too easy to be misunderstood...

"Am I too easily controlled by Hailing?" Miss Sakuya sighed softly, then put her hand on her chin and reflected.

The corner of Hachiman Kailing's mouth twitched, but she couldn't help it, so she turned her head and shrugged her shoulders slightly.

"Hey! Stop laughing! I'm seriously discussing this issue with Hai Ling." Miss Sakuya glared at someone who was trying to hold back her laughter with a little anger, and said dissatisfiedly.

"So, Ms. Sakuya, who is very easy to deal with, what is your definition of 'deal with'?" Ms. Hailing quickly controlled her expression, walked on the road, and asked.

"I just listen to Hailing unconsciously, and sometimes I do some stupid things that don't seem to be in line with my smart temperament. Anyway, it's not a good feeling." Ms. Sakuya gestured with her hands to explain. With her bass, RiNG doesn't have to carry a bag around like Hailing.

"Why do you think that is, Sakuya?" Hailing held back her smile, and, imitating the little village girl's previous behavior, resting her chin with one hand, continued to ask.

"Because Hai Ling sometimes suddenly becomes very handsome." After thinking for a moment, Miss Sakuya spoke in a whisper as soft as a mosquito's hum. "It was a little bit tempting, so I agreed subconsciously."

"I didn't hear it clearly." Hai Ling blinked and said innocently at the girl who had embarrassed herself.

"She said you were pretty." Miss Sakuya pounded her fist lightly, repeated unhappily, and muttered. "Today, I was too hasty when I said goodbye to Xiao Chuhua. I didn't even have time to say goodbye to you before you took me away."

"It seems that it is indeed my fault, but it seems that I can't change it." Miss Hailing pretended to think for two seconds before shaking her head regretfully.

"Do what you can." Sakuya rolled her beautiful eyes slightly, reflecting on herself silently in her heart.

Even though Hai Ling is really pretty and has a cool temperament, there must be something wrong with her that she turns into a nodding duck as soon as she hears Chi Mian's tone.

"I'm very distressed." Hai Ling stretched out her hand and held the country girl who was about to walk to the curb.

"It's all Hailing's fault." Sakuya was slightly annoyed, but did not struggle. He let Hailing lead him into the jewelry store decorated in pink tones.

"Why are you blaming me again?" Miss Hai Ling scored twice and blinked innocently again.

"I don't know." Ms. Sakuya said confidently.

She was now scanning the entire store like an eagle hunting. She hadn't bought any new hair accessories for a long time, so today she had to buy some cute new hair ties at the most affordable price.

"Okay." Miss Hailing rubbed her messy black hair, glanced at the girl's long flaxen hair, and asked to herself, "Should I buy a hairband too?"

“No need for that.” Sakuya said without turning her head, holding a cat hairband of different colors in each hand.

"I'll listen to you." Hai Ling nodded.

“Don’t you usually ask why first?” Sakuya turned around and tilted his head in confusion.

"Because Sakuya prefers me without my hair tied up." Hailing stated the fact in a flat tone.

"Wow, so narcissistic." Miss Sakuya turned around with disgust and picked out the hair tie she liked. She always felt that everyone was so cute and it was hard to give up.

"Although Hailing's hairstyle is messy, she looks better without her hair tied up." Sakuya fiddled with the black dew-clawed cat and reluctantly affirmed the narcissistic statement just made by a bassist.

"Sakuya is different." Hailing took two steps forward, lifted up her flaxen hair, and looked closely. "Whether it's a ponytail or long hair, I'm very attracted to her."

"Is this considered a love talk?" Red frost quietly covered her cheek. Miss Sakuya pretended not to care and lowered her head to stare at the hair accessories in a daze.

"That's right." Hai Ling smiled, let go of her messy little hands, and helped to choose.

"The lines are smooth and the color is even. Isn't this black cat great?" She pointed at the black cat hair tie in Sakuya's hand and said softly.

"But the big orange cat here is also very cute." Miss Sakuya reluctantly raised the orange cat lying on her other hand, "It even has a small rice bowl."

"If you like it, why not take them all?" Hai Ling said as a matter of course.

"I already have a lot of hair ties. Even if I buy them all, I may not necessarily take them out one day." Miss Sakuya felt a little regretful, and at the same time fantasized about whether she should learn from Xiangzi and tie her hair into two ponytails in the future.

It turns out that it would be weird to wear two kinds of hair accessories at the same time.

"So you knew it." Hai Ling's eyes were a little puzzled, and then turned into helplessness.

"Never mind, Hailing, let me choose." Miss Sakuya clenched her fists and held them flat in front of Hailing, her gray-blue eyes conveying an inexplicable seriousness.

"I choose the black cat." said Hai Ling.

"Left hand or right hand?" Sakuya asked again.

This time, Hai Ling did not rush to answer. She looked at the little village girl with a smile on her face for a while. After winning the staring game again, she stretched out her hands and wrapped around Sakuya's tender left hand with a little callous.

"I choose this one." He turned his wrist, ran his index finger across the palm, and pried open his slender fingers little by little. The black kitten in white gloves suddenly appeared in his field of vision, lying on its side and licking its paws, looking very elegant.

"Looks like I'm lucky."

"Just tell me which side to choose."

Miss Sakuya complained quietly, still turning her head to the side, not daring to look into those light green eyes. If she hadn't been mentally prepared in advance, she would have definitely blushed and her heart would have raced.

"Sakuya, are you shy?" Miss Hailing suddenly launched a straight attack.

"No." Someone said to himself, tilting his head from left to right.

"That's great. I wasn't able to handle it this time." Hai Ling chuckled.

“Hmm…” Sakuya lowered her head even lower and murmured, “I think it’s about time to let go…”

"Leaving it for a while longer can help build up its immunity, so it won't be easily dealt with by me next time." Hachiman Kailing analyzed rigorously in a calm tone.

"Really?" Miss Sakuya raised her head suspiciously.

"That's what Sakuya said. Don't be shy, right?" Hailing couldn't suppress the curve at the corner of her mouth after all.