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

She grabbed the girl's naturally swinging wrist with one hand.

"Okay, I admit that I had some mischievous intentions, I apologize." Miss Su Shi's polite smile could no longer be maintained. Today, she failed to control her emotions and indeed went too far. She apologized honestly. "Is there anything you would like to be compensated for, Aine-san?"

Chihaya Aine's cheeks puffed up, and it was unclear whether it was because she was pinched or because she was angry. "It's not that serious. I'm already very happy that Su Shi agreed to come to watch a movie with me today..."

Nagasaki Motoyo turned her head away again, covered her mouth with one hand, and tried hard to hold back her laughter. It was really funny to see the silly pink-haired girl with a swollen face but still talking seriously.

"What's so funny..." Aiyin looked at the other's well-groomed face and became aware of it. "As compensation, how about Su Shi staying with me after watching the movie today?"

"Okay, but not too late." Su Shi nodded. It was rare for her to find Chihaya Aine actually a little cute.

“One more thing.” Miss Aine clenched and opened her hands, as if she was preparing for something.

"Anything else?" Nagasaki Suyo twirled her hair beside her ears, somewhat puzzled.

"Su Shi-chan is wearing makeup too, right? Let me take a closer look!" Chihaya Aine opened her hands, raised them above her head, and said in a loud voice.

"Eh? Wait, don't come over here so suddenly..." Miss Su Shi wanted to escape, but was hugged by Miss Aine with her arms bared. Her carefully groomed face and hairstyle were messed up, and her elegant ladylike demeanor was gone.

The spring breeze boldly combs the willows, and the night rain secretly moistens the flowers.

Nagasaki Motoyo wasn't sure whether she was still wearing the gentle mask that had become her habit, but as expected...she still hated this pink-haired lecher who liked to make advances the most.

Chapter 187 Absent-minded

From the peaceful atmosphere of the destination Frigis to the delicious-looking food, the animated film "Spy Play House" is indeed a well-made film that is well-funded. The all-powerful agent father, the innocent killer mother, and the super-powered daughter and big dog, just watching the warm scenes of the family playing or facing difficulties, your heart is naturally filled with warmth and beauty.

At least Ichinose Sakuya was very attentive, especially when it came to the food introduction. She used her imagination to taste the unique German Melle Melle flavor from a bucket of caramel popcorn.

Wakaba Mutsu, who was sitting next to him, was not so calm. He lowered his head in a daze, staring at the right hand that had successfully fed Sakuya, as if he could still recall the gentle touch of warmth.

It was Sakuya who took the initiative.

I...I just did what Xiang did...

"Xiao Mu, are you eating?" Miss Sakuya's gentle call woke up the still confused little cucumber. She moved her right hand towards the girl and placed the opening in a position where it was easily accessible.

"......" Wakaba Mutsu shook his head with a red face. Fortunately, the light was not very bright at the moment, so he would not be discovered by Sakuya.

"Well, how about some water?" Ms. Sakuya carefully put away the large paper bucket and used both hands to unscrew the mango juice she had purchased before entering the venue. Xiaomu seemed to particularly like this drink.

"......Not thirsty." Ruo Yemu shook his head again.

If Ye Mu's material needs were low, she would also be easily satisfied.

Occasionally turning your head, you can see a familiar face, glowing eyes, and a happy smile.

Being able to watch quietly like this, saying nothing and doing nothing, is enough to make Ruoye Mu feel happy from the bottom of his heart.

"Oh..." Sakuya was a little distressed now. The plot of the movie really touched him, but Xiaomu didn't seem to be interested at all. He didn't even look up at the screen in front of him.

She took a sip of Wakaba Mu's mango juice, and a circle of light yellow juice foam appeared on her lips. She licked it roughly before moving her eyes away from the quiet face of the doll lady and looking at the animated film that was progressing step by step.

"Xiao Mu, don't you like movies of this genre?" Sakuya asked in a low voice, looking at the father character who was so tired that he almost had a stomachache.

"......" Ruo Yemu hesitated for a moment, but still nodded slightly. She couldn't resonate with the so-called family affection. "I don't understand."

"Don't you understand the plot?" Sakuya tilted his head and moved closer.

"...relationship." Mu tried to explain.

My father is somewhat similar to the character in the animation, but also completely opposite. He is a humorous comedian when he is outside and seldom comes home. He is mostly serious at home, performing his boring but funny jokes over and over again in front of the speakers and the inscription board.

My mother cares more about me, she cares about my grades and social circle in Tsuki no Mori, she takes time to make a schedule for next week's classes, and she takes me on camera when she has unimportant work. She even arranges for a psychologist to evaluate me regularly, but it has been a long time since I hugged my daughter and hummed softly like the mother in the animation.

Maybe it’s because I’m not as likable as the protagonist in the movie.

"Is the relationship between Mutsuko and his parents... not good?" Miss Sakuya leaned close to the side of Wakaba Mutsu's face where his hair was hanging down, and whispered in a speculative tone.

"...It's not bad." Ruoye Mu said hesitantly. Compared with Xiangzi, it should be not bad.

"That's because both parents are very busy and don't have much time to spend with little Mu." Detective Sakuya spread out his left hand and pounded his clenched right fist on his palm in realization, coming to an obvious conclusion.

Ms. Mutsu looked obviously bewildered, not knowing whether she should praise Sakuya's ability to associate words, as all she said should have amounted to less than ten words.

"This is very normal. My parents used to be in the same situation. They are indeed lonely." Sakuya lowered her voice to comfort him. She could be considered well-off, and she could understand her stupid father who worked overtime until the early hours of the morning and still planned to prepare a lunch box for her the next day.

"Isn't it now?" Ruo Yemu asked subconsciously and then regretted it a little. He hurriedly stretched out his little hand to explain.

Sakuya and Suyo don't even have the same last name, so it's obvious what happened...

The slightly larger palm accurately blocked the trajectory of Ruoye Mu's raised hand, and with a little force, both hands gently wrapped around the slightly cold little hand that had nowhere to go, as if trying to warm it up.

“Not anymore.” Sakuya lowered his eyes and said softly.

"...I'm sorry, Sakuya, I..." Wakaba Mu didn't finish his apology as a slender index finger with a gentle touch gently touched his lips and separated immediately.

"Shhh--" Sakuya put her fingers in front of her mouth, making a common gesture to silence people, and with her other hand she pinched gently to calm the flustered Wakaba Mutsu.

A brilliant smile bloomed first, followed by a soft voice in the girl's ear. "With Xiao Mu by my side, I'm not lonely at all now."

The sudden warmth surged into my heart, attacking it mercilessly, turning my heart into a flooded swamp, but it was still not satisfied and seemed to intend to stay there and not leave.

"..." If Ye Mu didn't know how to respond, she could only hold her hands tighter.

"Xiao Mu, you shouldn't feel lonely now, right?" Sakuya asked with a chuckle.

Ruoye Mu quickly shook his head and stared blankly at the beautiful girl who was blooming like a flower.

Ms. Sakuya sat back in her seat and tried to loosen her grip, but was still gently held by the love-starved cucumber. She simply let her be and continued. "That's good. It seems that I will have to accompany Xiaomu to do something else next time."

"...Why?" Ruo Yemu still spoke, and the overflowing kindness made her feel at a loss. Why are you so nice to me...

"Because Xiaomu came out to play with me today." Sakuya answered as a matter of course. "Xiaomu obviously has no interest in movies, but he is willing to accompany me. I am very happy."

"I actually..." Ruo Yemu really wanted to keep holding hands like this, but he still loosened his fingers without confidence.

Their fingers intertwined, and they couldn't separate for too long. Sakuya once again held her hand and interrupted. "So, Xiao Mu, don't worry too much. When you feel lonely, please feel free to send me a message. Even if I can't replace the role of a father or a mother, I will try my best to make time to accompany Xiao Mu."

"Hmm." Ruo Yemu nodded lightly, raised his head to look at the exquisite brushstrokes gathered on the screen, and his palms became more harmonious.

Chapter 188 Flowery Nose

The atmosphere after the movie was over was busy yet a little casual. The busy crowd was pouring out sparsely, and the casual girls were bickering and walking side by side towards the bathroom.

After Chihaya Aine finished watching the movie in a hurry, she put the drink cup with some water on the outer wall into the paper bucket that once contained popcorn, handed it to the cleaning staff, and then smiled leisurely at Nagasaki Motoyo who was waiting for her at the door.

If Xiao Su Shi hadn't revealed her trap today, she would have thought that the flaxen-haired girl in front of her was the perfect gentle mother type.

Although in the current band she is basically the mother.

She can often be seen helping Lena tidy up her messy hair, standing in the middle when she and Rikki are arguing, calling out "Rikki's" name in a gentle yet stern tone, and chastely helping Xiao Deng to completely remove the bones of the saury with pointed chopsticks. She goes home on time every day to prepare dinner for Sakuya, and quietly opens Line's private chat when no one is paying attention to her, and agrees to her requests to go out together after a little bit of coquettishness.

And the most important thing is... Xiao Su Shi was the first one to accept the invitation to form a band with him.

The fact that Nagasaki Motoyo actually had some bad intentions made Chihaya Aine happier. It turned out that although Motoyo looked mature and generous, she was just a high school girl like herself.

"Does Sushi-chan want to go to the bathroom?" Miss Aine asked, pushing someone's patience limit and stretching her body after sitting for a long time.

"Yes, sure~" Nagasaki Suyo said while browsing her phone without even raising her head.

"Su Shi said she would accompany me today, right?" Ai Yin jumped to the girl's side, standing on one foot, her head seemed to want to lean on her rosy and smooth shoulders.

"...It depends on my mood." Su Shi's smiling mouth twitched slightly. He raised his hand skillfully and put it against the face of the shameless man who suddenly approached him, and warned him.

“You don’t keep your word.” Aiyin took two steps back and muttered.

"We're already even, right?" Miss Su Shi didn't bother to deal with the pushy Fan Mao, who was so aggressive that she had to touch up her makeup now.

Rolling her eyes, Nagasaki Suyo walked towards the bathroom in slow, small steps.

"Hey, I brought some foundation with me. How about you help me touch up my makeup in the bathroom later, Sushi-chan?" Aiyin took two steps forward and continued speaking lightly when they were walking side by side.

"No." Miss Su Shi rejected with a hint of disgust.

"It's obviously Sushi-chan's fault. I spent half an hour preparing carefully." Chihaya Aine puffed up her still slightly swollen cheeks and sternly condemned her.

"My face was also smudged by Aine, so that offsets it." Nagasaki Motoyo answered in her real voice. She was really too lazy to waste any more time on the stupid pink-haired girl.

"I can help Su Shi-chan put on foundation!" Miss Aine volunteered loudly.

"Please stay away from me, frivolous Aine-san. If you come so close, people will doubt my taste in taste." Nagasaki Motoyo turned her head away and quickened her pace, determined not to pay any attention to the shameless lecher.

"It's too late. Little Su Shi promised to stay with me until tonight." Ai Yin followed easily and put her arms around Su Shi's arm that was holding the shoulder bag.

"Let go!" Nagasaki Suyo's face was full of black lines.

“No, Su Shi, just wait for others to doubt your taste.” Miss Aine stuck out her tongue and replied playfully.

The light pink hair was unreasonably swept up, entwining the flaxen hair, until it reluctantly separated in front of the bright and beautiful dressing mirror, and then sank slightly as the head was raised, swaying happily from side to side.

"Don't move." Su Shi patted him lightly, and helped the annoying guy to dress and shave with some unhappiness.

“Okay.” Miss Aine stood still and allowed them to do what they wanted.

“Aine-san.” Nagasaki Suyo, who was applying foundation bit by bit with a cotton pad, still noticed something was wrong. After all, Aine was a little too enthusiastic towards her today.

If things go wrong, there must be evildoers.

"You are stalling for time on purpose." Miss Su Shi narrowed her eyes and looked at the beautiful light gray pupils coldly, but her hands did not stop moving. "You said you would hand over the garbage to the cleaning staff in person, and you dragged me to the restroom at the back of the cinema. It's obvious what you are thinking."

“…Is there…is there?” Miss Aine felt guilty for a moment, then she became confident again.

Anyway, if something goes wrong, Sakuya will suffer with me, so it doesn't matter.

"Yes, I'm just stalling for time~" She smiled triumphantly.

Chihaya Aine's appearance is already good, and she looks even more beautiful after simple makeup to cover up blemishes. Even Nagasaki Motoyo has to admit that this annoying pink-haired lecher is indeed good-looking.

But she still felt inexplicably unhappy, the kind of unhappy feeling that made her want to caress someone's face with her palm again.

“So why? There shouldn’t be any reason for Aine-san to keep me in the cinema, right?” Su Shi curled her lips, applied some more foundation, and repaired the places on her face that were pinched hard by her fingers.

“Since Sakuya-chan asked me to do this and gave me some benefits, I have no choice but to inconvenience Suyo-chan.” Miss Aine took a selfie in front of the dressing mirror with satisfaction, and included the flaxen-haired girl next to her in the camera frame.

"Sakuya is here too?" Su Shi paused and asked in surprise.

She remembered that Sakuya should have gone out to play with Xiaomu...

"Yes, I met her before Su Shi came. She was accompanied by a very pretty classmate named Wakaba, the daughter of Wakaba in the movie." Miss Aine came clean. After delaying for so long, her mission was already accomplished!

Nagasaki Suyo's gray-blue eyes opened wide in an instant, the cotton pad stained with foundation trembled and touched the bridge of her straight nose, and she sneezed in embarrassment.

"Su Shi?" Miss Aiyin suppressed her laughter and made a puzzled expression. She felt that if she really laughed out loud, the angry little Su Shi would definitely hold a grudge against her for a long time.

"......Minding other people's business." Miss Motoyo sighed helplessly. Whether it was Chihaya Aine in the mirror or her own stupid sister, they both liked to meddle in other people's business.

I don't need this useless help...

After sighing, she still had to be prepared to face it. Nagasaki Suye smoothed out the powder, took a deep breath, and closed her eyes, until the pink-haired lecher reached out his hand to her with some concern, and then she opened her eyes again.

"Aine-san, please keep some distance from me in the future. I don't like sudden physical contact from others." Su Shi raised her hand and grasped the wrist hanging in front of her, and spoke in the gentle voice that she was used to hearing.

She made up her mind that no matter what Sakuya planned to do, she would never forgive Xiaomu...

The thought didn't last long.

Miss Su Shi suddenly discovered that her strength seemed to be not as great as that of the pink-haired lecher in front of her...

“Although what Sushi-chan said is very impressive.” Miss Aine lightly touched the tip of the girl’s nose with her index finger and still laughed out loud.

“But my nose is all bruised~”

Chapter 189: Stupidity is contagious

The sukiyaki soup base is boiling.

Not far from the cinema, in the light luxury Sukiyaki buffet restaurant, the sweet aroma of the special hot pot with a hint of soy sauce is emitting as usual. Vegetarian dishes such as green vegetables, onions and enoki mushrooms are bubbling with the boiling in the pot. Ichinose Sakuya admires the beautiful marbled pattern of the beef slices with satisfaction and takes two slices, half grilled and half fried.

Japanese people are accustomed to using Sukiyaki, a slightly unique cooking method, to process high-quality meat, and Sukiyaki has become synonymous with high-end.

Ichinose Sakuya was the first to pick up her chopsticks. She specifically chose the tender ox eye steak, which took her less than half a minute to cook. She evenly dipped one side in yuzu pepper before carefully placing it in the bowl of Wakaba Mutsu, who was standing beside her and was silent and helpless.

"Come on, Xiao Mu, you need to eat more so that you can grow taller."

"..."

Ruoye Mu suddenly met Su Shi, and was happy but also a little guilty. He looked around and thought that the girl with a ponytail next to him was more approachable. He was flattered and took the meat slice, but hesitated whether to put it in the egg liquid to brush it again and then enjoy it carefully with rice.

Nagasaki Suyo's way of eating was very elegant, paired with traditional Japanese mustard. The little hands that picked up the vegetables couldn't control the trembling. When did the relationship between the stupid sister and Xiaomu progress so fast? She even fed him in front of her, which was too lawless.

Fortunately, the vision in front of her was soon obscured by a strand of pink hair, which served as a perfect target for her anger.