Tokyo: I took in a homeless girl

“No, it’s not a big deal.”

Sawayama Haruno was so polite that Mine Shiori felt a little embarrassed.

Her attitude suddenly became a little awkward, and she looked at the book in Sawayama Haruno's hand, seeming to want to say something but stopping herself.

Obviously, I want it.

"You want to read this book, right? Here you go."

Sawayama Haruno saw through her purpose at a glance, chuckled and prepared to hand over the book.

However, the moment he handed it over, an inadvertent glance made him freeze in place.

The reason is simple, the title of this book - "Mrs. Tovani's Lover".

At first glance, it seems that there is nothing wrong, but Sawayama Haruno was once interested in this book, and after borrowing it and reading it for a while, he confirmed a fact.

This is a parallel world version of "Lady Chatterley's Lover".

In his original world, this book was famous all over the world for its extremely large scale, and was once banned in Britain and the United States.

Some of the descriptions in it can't even be called explicit. In the words of Sawayama Haruno, it is only half a level lower than the "Ten Forbidden Books".

Is it a good book that can "react" to anyone, regardless of whether they can understand literature or not?

Well, in a sense it is indeed a good book.

Mine Shiori actually likes to watch this? ?

There was something wrong in Sawayama Haruno's eyes in an instant, and there was some hesitation in his look towards Mine Shiori.

The latter quickly realized that Zeshan Haruno had recognized him, and his little face instantly turned red.

"No, I just"

Mine Shiori opened and closed her mouth, wanting to explain but not knowing what to say.

Just like that, after the two of them were in an inexplicable stalemate for a while, she finally seemed to accept her fate and let out her anger.

"Actually, it was recommended by a member of the club," she explained vaguely in a low voice.

"Oh, I understand. It's actually a pretty good book."

The corner of Sawayama Haruno's eye twitched slightly, but he still tried to find excuses for the other person: "After all, it's a classic. I've heard of some of its content before. It's quite fascinating, criticizing human nature and all."

“It’s very much in the ironic spirit of the early 20th century.”

As he spoke with difficulty, he handed the book in his hand to the other person.

There is no irony at all; it was inserted there by some self-righteous literary masters. Anyone who has read this book will not think that it is really critical.

It is just a book that adds some well-known things in literature and then fills it with a lot of things that are "not suitable for children" and publishes it.

In terms of literary level, it is not as good as the island country's "Paradise Lost".

No, it seems that the island country doesn't have "Paradise Lost" yet.

Write it yourself?

Sawayama Haruno shuddered and decided to give up. Actually, "Norwegian Wood" was also quite good.

His inexplicable cold war was completely seen by Mine Shiori.

The moment she took the book, Mine Shiori immediately felt regretful.

Haruno must think he's a pervert.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have such an expression.

I should have known I shouldn't have taken this book. It would have been too embarrassing.

Although her purpose of borrowing this book was to punish herself while reading it.

No, no, I’m not punishing myself. It’s just a habit. In that state, I can concentrate better.

That’s right, it’s not because of indulging in one’s own selfish desires.

No, I have to find a topic to divert the awkward atmosphere.

If I continue to read this book,

"Um, Haruno."

Mine Shiori, holding the book to her chest, said weakly, "Haruno, you're still reading on the weekend?"

"Yes, because the atmosphere in the library is better."

Sawayama Haruno coughed dryly and explained in a low voice: "I was planning to write something, so I came to sit here in the school library."

“So that’s how it is”

Mine Shiori slowly lifted the book up a little, trying to cover her little face as much as possible.

Although she knew that the other person was just looking at her normally, due to her psychological reasons, she felt that Sawayama Haruno's gaze seemed a little hot, causing her heart to beat abnormally fast.

As a result, my mouth and tongue gradually became dry.

How could this happen? This kind of state only occurs when there is punishment.

Poor Mine Shiori has not yet realized that the pleasure of social death seems to be more intense than her self-punishment.

Her brain was dizzy from the burning, and she asked in a mysterious way: "Then, Haruno, do you want to sit with me?"

"Eh?"

Sawayama Haruno was stunned for a moment.

Shall we sit together?

But he might make some noise when he types on the keyboard, even if it's very subtle, it might still affect me if I'm sitting next to him, right?

No, there is still a system task to complete, and I cannot hesitate at this time.

I also had the task of taking a smiling photo with Mine Shiori, and I took this opportunity to invite her to have dinner together.

"Just don't worry about me affecting you."

Thinking of this, Sawayama Haruno spoke.

He just smiled and said, "Because I might need to type or something, even though the keyboard has a relatively quiet axis, it will still have some impact to some extent."

"That doesn't matter." Mine Shiori said nervously.

She didn't even know what she was nervous about, she just really wanted to sit with the other person.

Especially sitting together with each other and reading this book

Ahhh, so embarrassing!

Mine Shiori felt like her face was about to get hot. When she thought of that scene, she couldn't close her legs.

How could this happen? It's even more exciting and comfortable than the punishment.

Chapter 63 Shiori also wants to be the first time

After arriving at the restaurant, Sawayama Haruno casually put his computer bag into the seat, then picked up the menu and ordered from the waiter.

He subconsciously handed the menu to Mine Shiori first, which surprised the other party.

Yes, Shiori Mine is a very traditional island woman.

A small action that seemed insignificant in Sawayama Haruno's previous life might be a very powerful plus point in the eyes of the other party.

After all, for ordinary Japanese people, even when eating with the opposite sex in private, unless they have something to ask others, they generally will not deliberately let others order first.

This only applies to people in normal social relationships. If it is a romantic relationship, it is even more impossible. It is even so strict that "when shopping together, the man absolutely cannot help the woman carry things."

Even if the other party has a lot of stuff, it is impossible to help.

It was precisely because of this small detail that after ordering the dishes and carefully handing back the menu, Mine Shiori kept secretly glancing at Sawayama Haruno who was sitting opposite her out of the corner of her eyes.

Obviously, the two people were sitting face to face, but they had to look at each other with peripheral vision.

Mine Shiori thought that she was being too frank.

No wonder I have such a habit.

She bit her lip, not wanting to think about it any more. So after seeing Zeshan Haruno finish ordering the dishes, she whispered, "Haruno, what were you doing in the library just now? Homework?"

"Ok?"

When asked this question, Sawayama Haruno was stunned for a moment.

After pondering for a moment, he decided that it would be better to confess directly. After all, there seemed to be no need for him to hide anything deliberately.

So Sawayama Haruno thought about it and explained: "Actually, I'm writing novels. It's a little hobby. I also want to see if I can make money."

"Novel? Do you mean light novel?"

Mine Shiori read it once, and her tone changed slightly: "Great! Although I am also a liberal arts student, I am not good at writing this kind of thing."

"That's not really true."

Sawayama Haruno picked up the cup and tactically took a sip of water before saying, "It's not the kind of light novel that is published on the Internet, but now, I'm just trying it out casually."

There is a huge difference between light novels and what he wants to write.

Although when it comes to "Norwegian Wood", its popularity is even higher than its literary achievements, the status of this book is still there, and it cannot be compared with ordinary light novels for entertainment and leisure.

But there's no need to explain this kind of thing. After all, I haven't submitted it yet, Sawayama Haruno thought.

"If you have a chance, can you let me see it?" Mine Shiori suddenly said.

She smiled faintly and said, "Haruno should know that I like reading very much. The club is actually a club that focuses on literary exchanges."

"do you want to see?"

Zeshan Haruno was a little surprised, but still nodded and said, "It's not impossible, but I haven't written much yet."

"Then wait until Haruno writes more, or when he's finished writing, and then show it to me."

"I"

When she said this, Mine Shiori's eyes trembled.

"I want to be the first reader."

She whispered, "Because I like books very much, and I think the first words have special meaning."

First reader?

Sawayama Haruno wondered why the other party seemed to have something else to say.

No, there's something else behind your words, right?

It's not like he didn't know that Mine Shiori had been interested in him in the past.

Although I'm not sure whether the secret love will last until now, but considering what I just said, I feel that the other party has other intentions, right? ?

Or, are people who join literary clubs actually like this?

"Okay, you haven't read what I wrote yet anyway."

After thinking it over again and again, Sawayama Haruno finally gave an answer.

He smiled and said, "Maybe I'll need Shiori's help and advice when the time comes."

“No, I’m not very good at writing.”

Mine Shiori's face flushed slightly.

Maybe it was because I realized belatedly how bold what I just said was.

Now she felt as light as a feather, as if a gust of wind blowing in from outside the store could carry her away.

Because, I didn't expect Haruno to agree so easily.

Mine Shiori secretly rejoiced in her heart, the first reader.

For her, even though she now knows that Haruno and Mana broke up, it is difficult to muster up the courage to approach the reason for the regret. But if she just approaches it slowly in this indirect way, perhaps it will be much better.

He doesn't think back to the "tragedy" nor does he worry too much about Mana or anyone else.

That’s right, now is the best distance.