"But... now that she has lost her shackles, will she really regard me as her moonlight?"
For some reason, Ming Hai suddenly began to doubt the seemingly smooth progress of the situation, and always felt that he seemed to have missed some important key information.
But in front of the thoughtful young lady, he gave up thinking deeply and nodded seriously.
"Leave it to me. I've been waiting for this day for a long time!"
"Really? It's only been a few days..."
As if she knew he would say that, Toyokawa Shoko smiled helplessly.
The sense of security that came from confirming something was only reflected in the small movement of her playing with the ends of her hair.
No need for extra thanks or extra feelings.
——Because he did make an agreement.
She confirmed once again that the bond that was so tightly entwined between the two of them was no lie.
Just at this time, the two of them were served black tea and lemon mille-feuille.
After confirming their itinerary, they settled down to enjoy the aroma of tea and the sweetness of the drink, chatting about the daily fun that they didn't have time to share on their phones.
"Today's music festival is really wonderful, but it's a pity that I can't take you to visit..."
"It's okay, we can go to a concert outside of school together."
"What a good idea!" Toyokawa Shoko clasped her hands together and said in surprise, "Mu...my childhood playmate, she sometimes looks bored when she goes to a concert, and I feel embarrassed to ask her to accompany me anymore..."
"You probably haven't seen the band's live performances, right?" Ming Hai nodded, "It just so happens that I haven't either, let's find some time to go to the Live House and learn from the performance experience of our predecessors."
"Don't worry, this is already in my plan! In addition to Morfonica-senpai, I also like the music styles of Roselia and Afterglow-senpai. The worldview of their bands is really cool and extremely vivid..."
"Okay, I'll go back and check their performance times. Besides that, is there any other place you want to go? For example, Disney, Fuji-Q Highland... If you have time on weekends or summer vacation, you can go to all the places we haven't been to."
Coming back to her senses from her sigh, Toyokawa Shoko tilted her head to express her confusion.
"Concerts and live houses are understandable, but amusement parks...are they related to bands?"
"Of course it's related." Ming Hai took a sip of black tea and said as a matter of course, "Only by enriching your life experience can you write more exciting and profound songs. Besides, aren't Disney's float parades and amusement park stage performances also a type of performance?"
"That seems to be the case..." Toyokawa Shoko nodded, not quite understanding, and then asked, "But as for the amusement park, my parents and I have been there before. There shouldn't be a need to go there again, right? If I really want to enjoy the performance, there are many immersive videos on the Internet..."
"...You must ask me to tell you straight out, right?"
Ming Hai sighed and put down the teacup, giving up the roundabout tactics and looking directly into her slightly confused eyes.
"If you come with me again, you will definitely feel different and write a more beautiful melody."
"……what."
He expressed it so bluntly that Toyokawa Shoko naturally understood the intention of those words instantly - completely contrary to what happened before, she became the one who accepted the invitation.
A blush like the morning glow instantly dyed her cheeks, her heartbeat quickened, and she subconsciously looked away with embarrassment, but she couldn't help laughing at herself for being so easily shaken.
“That’s true…”
Sipping the black tea, Toyokawa Shoko hid her faint smile and let her soft and pleasant voice spread into the tea fragrance.
"Then let's go again. It's my first time going to those places without my parents... If there's anything immature about me, please forgive me."
"Each each other."
Ming Hai, who was reciting the "Plan" in his mind, breathed a sigh of relief as if he had finally put down a heavy burden, and continued naturally:
"If you have any 'first time' experiences that you haven't experienced yet, you can always tell me...Aquariums, zoos, etc., I'm willing to accompany you wherever you go."
As soon as he said this, he felt something was wrong - anyone with a little bit of pornography in their brain would think that he was sexually harassing, right?
Fortunately, Miss Toyokawa's heart was pure and bright white, or maybe she simply lacked knowledge in that area and didn't think of anything else.
"The band is just an excuse. Those are the places Ming Hai-kun wants to go, right?" She looked at him again and said with a bit of helplessness, "You knew I wouldn't refuse, why didn't you just invite me directly?"
She thought he had to change his roundabout personality. He had returned to his original state after just a few days of not seeing him.
At least be more honest and shy in front of yourself.
Anyway, I can't embarrass myself in front of him every time!
——This is what Miss Toyokawa really thinks.
"Whether it's subtle or direct, isn't it good enough to get the message across in the end?"
Bathed in her unyielding gaze, Ming Hai drank his tea leisurely: "Anyway, I'm not lying. Going out more will definitely help with songwriting."
"Well……"
Her cheeks puffed up slightly, and she suddenly thought of something. Her eyes lit up, a sly smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, and she snorted in a nonchalant manner.
"Really? Then I'll ask Deng to come with us. This will not only make Deng more lively, but also help her with the lyrics writing process."
"Sure, I don't mind."
Ming Hai didn't care.
Then he noticed that classmate Xiangzi fell silent in an instant, staring at him with eyes as sharp as knives, and cold dissatisfaction quickly accumulated in his eyes.
He quickly put down his teacup, sat up straight and showed his attitude, but he couldn't help complaining in his heart.
"You were the one who brought it up, but you're angry with me..."
Girls are so unreasonable.
"I mean, I can make sacrifices for your band."
Ming Hai defended himself seriously: "Although it's a bit regrettable, we will definitely have a lot of time to spend alone together in the future - like now. It's not a problem to take Takamatsu-san out once or twice like a parent takes care of a child. Maybe she can write better lyrics."
"Parents take care of their children... Narumi-kun! Please don't overthink it, this is very disrespectful to Deng-san!"
The ice and snow melted instantly, and Toyokawa Shoko blushed again. She hurriedly tried to cover it up by drinking tea, but she couldn't help coughing a few times because she drank too quickly.
So easy to deal with.
Ming Hai handed over the tissue speechlessly, feeling that he could guess what she was thinking just now.
Well, it is indeed a bit disrespectful to Takamatsu Deng to say this...
Compared to them who have slightly more mature personalities, the sensitive little animal girl is indeed like a child who needs careful companionship.
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Volume 30: Chapter Chapter Why are you so skilled!
Although there were still many things to talk about, the purpose of the two coming out today was not to chat in the cafe for an entire afternoon.
After finishing all the tea and desserts, they were ready to go about their business.
"I'll pay for it."
Before Toyokawa Shoko could easily take the bill, Ming Hai snatched it away first: "The boy should pay for the first date. It will be your turn next time."
"Ah, is this the dignity of a boy?"
Toyokawa Shoko covered her mouth and chuckled, wanting to make a few jokes, but she found that he used the word "date" very directly.
Feeling inexplicably embarrassed, she pursed her lips and stopped talking, then obediently followed him to the counter to pay.
"It's exactly 2,000 yen. Please keep the receipt. Thank you for your patronage~"
After the waitress in a light brown apron handed over the receipt, she glanced at the rather strange atmosphere between the two and suddenly said, "Um, excuse me, can I ask you a question?"
Ming Hai glanced at Toyokawa Shoko, the gentle, cheerful and dignified young lady stepped forward, smiled and nodded slightly to the waiter.
"Of course. What do you want to ask?"
"It's like this. Our cafe wants to launch a couple's set menu recently, but we don't know what flavor to use as the main style... If it's you two, what style of afternoon tea would you like to taste on your date?"
"A date?"
Toyokawa Shoko opened her mouth slightly and blinked twice, seeming to be caught off guard.
"Yes. Didn't the gentleman say that..."
Not knowing why she suddenly hesitated, the waiter looked at Minghai in confusion.
"A honey-based drink, and a berry-based cake."
Ignoring the hesitant glances from the people around him, he calmly and logically made a suggestion: "The common large drink or sundae shared by two people will also work. After all, the most important thing about a date is not the food, but the atmosphere... No matter what, we must create a sweet atmosphere for the customers to be affectionate with each other, and only such a couple's package will be considered a success."
The waiter nodded thoughtfully: "I see... It seems a bit profound. As expected, only those who have been in love know how to make a couple's set meal!"
"Thank you both for your suggestions! This is just a small token of my gratitude. Welcome to visit us next time!"
Two tickets to the aquarium were handed to me.
Ming Hai gave one of the cards to Toyokawa Shoko, and then they left Yuze Cafe together.
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On the way to the practice room.
Ming Hai turned his head slightly and found that the girl was crossing her arms, with her eyes lowered, wondering what she was thinking about.
Anyway, it shouldn’t be a happy thing.
...Are you having a quarrel?
Thinking back to what she had done just now, it was indeed a bit too direct for a reserved and conservative young lady.
Ming Hai considered his words and decided to speak.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be unclear, but after all, I mentioned the word 'date' earlier. It would be a bit troublesome to explain to the waiter that we are not actually a couple..."
Toyokawa Shoko came to her senses and blinked at him in confusion.
"Why should we apologize? Whether the waiter misunderstood or not, it has nothing to do with us, right?"
He paused, and this time it was Ming Hai who was confused.
"Then why are you angry? Isn't it because I said that without your permission?"
"Angry? Ah... do you think so?"
Toyokawa Shoko nodded suddenly, and replied with a chuckle: "Although it is indeed a bit embarrassing at the moment, but..."
"I don't think that we have the kind of relationship where we have to explain ourselves immediately after being misunderstood, especially to strangers - so, if we are misunderstood, then we are misunderstood!"
"It is because of this misunderstanding that we can get this aquarium ticket for free, right?"
Her clear eyes were straightforward and frank. Although her ears were slightly red, she was no longer shy to avoid his sight. Instead, she captured his pupils carefully with tenderness until he looked away.
With her hands behind her back, Toyokawa Shoko smiled and said lightly:
"The Toyokawa family is the Toyokawa family, and Shoko is Shoko... I will still cherish the things that belong to me and will not waste them easily."
It seemed to have a hidden meaning, yet it sounded as casual as a joke.
"That's it."
Ming Hai returned to the pace of hurrying on his way, his expression didn't change much, he just took out a matcha candy from his pocket and put it in his mouth.
This little bit of charm technique is not enough to make him feel shy - if he wants to make him shy, Teacher Xiaoxiang will have to practice for a few more years.
"So what were you thinking about just now?" he asked casually.
"I'm thinking……"
The words were suddenly drawn out, and Toyokawa Shoko suddenly quickened her pace.
A light breeze blew past my body, seeming to carry the scent of gardenia.
The sky-blue figure swept away the corner of his eye, and then firmly occupied the focus of his gaze.
About a step ahead of him, the girl tilted her head and looked closely at his profile.
Then he spoke in a very affirmative tone:
"Narumi-kun, you've been in love before, and more than once, right?"
The smile on his face was like a blooming red spider lily, brilliant and gorgeous, yet faintly exuding a dangerous aura.
"Now that I think about it, your method of coaxing girls seems to be very skilled..."
"Can you tell me how many girls you've had couple's meals with?"
"..."
