Anyway, Ming Hai had never seen her show a yandere-like broken expression. In the very pleasant atmosphere of getting along with each other, over time, he almost forgot that she was interested in him.
Even though they spend several hours together at home almost every night, the relationship between them seems to have been fixed and has not changed much - just like childhood sweethearts, or like confidants of the opposite sex who understand each other. The temptations and confrontations they once had have now become topics of conversation and jokes between them.
A month is neither long nor short; some things remain the same, while some things are forced to settle.
Time has arbitrarily turned strangeness into a habit, carrying those unsolvable problems and hazy emotions, and stumbling onto the railroad tracks of life, moving towards the next station without stopping.
...Maybe, she is really playing a big game of chess.
Just like what the world did to Makoto and Kotonoha, it quietly intervenes in their relationship as a friend, until one day in the future it gives them both a hard blow, a bloody ending.
But at least before he sees the clues, Ming Hai will not be as wary of her as he is of the villain boss.
He will continue to get along with this friend in his own way and cherish this hard-won friendship.
——Having said that, it doesn't stop Ming Hai from feeling confused and weird about the fact that Nagasaki Motoyo was actively assisting him and Shoko.
In this regard, Miss Su Shi explained:
"My feelings aside, both of your friends are my friends, right? In that case, isn't it normal to cheer for your friends' love?"
"Of course, I have some selfish motives - if, as your relationship heats up, you gradually realize that you are not suitable for each other and it would be better if you don't stay together in the future, I will be the first to know about it and become your 'next' before other vixens cut in, right?"
"Anyway, Ming Hai, I hope you can understand one thing... For me now, as long as the time I spend with you can continue like this, it will be enough happiness."
Every time I think of her saying this, the sincere smile with a hint of sadness on her face, and the slight twinkle in the corners of her eyes.
Ming Hai wanted to slap himself twice when he woke up in the middle of the night.
——Ask, ask, ask, ask. You are asked to ask more questions. Are you happy to see a girl crying?
Anyway, since she has said so much, he has no reason to refuse. So he might as well let her become the "love consultant" between the two of them, and occasionally chat with her about the progress of the date, ways to make girls happy, etc. Don't mention it, he really learned a lot.
Of course, this was agreed by Toyokawa Shoko.
I don't know what Nagasaki Motoyo said to Toyokawa Shoko in private, but Teacher Shoko has no objection, and the relationship between the two seems to be pretty good. I guess there's no need to worry about any bloody plots of best friends tearing each other apart in the future.
"What movie are you going to see today?"
Soon, two plates of bacon, fried eggs and buttered toast were brought to the table, and two glasses of milk were poured out of the refrigerator.
Nagasaki Suyo untied her ponytail, pulled out a chair and sat down, asking casually.
"A romantic movie called 'Zankyou Shimei', which seems to be quite niche." Ming Hai picked up the chopsticks, as if he hadn't woken up yet, and his face didn't show any anticipation or enthusiasm for going on a date with a beautiful girl. "Although I'm not interested, Xiangzi seems to have been looking forward to this movie before it was released... Well, the plot is indeed what she likes."
"'Zankyou Shizun'? Is this a good name for a romance movie?"
Nagasaki Suyo couldn't help but frown. She seldom went to the cinema to watch movies, and the only ones she knew about were the popular movies that were widely discussed. Of course, she had never even heard of the names of niche movies.
If I were to date him, even if I didn't follow others, I would at least choose a movie that he was interested in. Not to mention whether there would be any topics to talk about after the show, what if he was so bored that he dozed off? What if he didn't want to go to the movies with me next time?
Isn't Xiangzi worried?
She was always like this, almost never caring about Ming Hai's thoughts, and just made the decision without authorization...
No wonder Ming Hai hasn’t fallen in love with her after all this time.
Nagasaki Suyo shook her head slightly, and raised the corners of her mouth curiously: "What is the plot about?"
"I'm starting~" Picking up a piece of bacon and stuffing it into his mouth, Ming Hai spoke vaguely, "It's a love story between a genius composer and a young lady. The reverberation is the posthumous work left by the genius composer for the young lady. The song he wrote finally made the young lady, who was about to commit suicide for love, determined to take revenge on those who separated them... Death is the sound those people heard when they were dying. Before assassinating someone, the young lady would play the genius composer's music around them, as if the evening bell announced their death. In the end, she was identified as the murderer by the detectives and the police because of this."
"The ending is that before being caught by the police, he was burned to death along with the genius composer's piano and his last work... The reviews I read online all said that this was the most touching part of the story, which raised the originally low ratings."
"Ah?" Nagasaki Suyo opened her mouth in astonishment, looking a little bewildered, "Can this still be considered a love movie?"
"It's 90% romance, and 10% mystery, suspense, action, and assassination. Of course it's a romance movie." Ming Hai sighed, "It would be better if it were the other way around. I could watch it as a Conan movie... By the way, is it okay for me to spoil the plot for you? Although it seems a little late now."
"It's okay. I'm not going to watch this movie anyway."
Nagasaki Suyo shrugged and ate her breakfast slowly, then asked, "By the way, did Xiangzi know that you read the spoilers and reviews before watching the movie?"
"Of course I don't know. I just thought the name was weird so I looked it up. I never deliberately looked for spoilers when I watched a movie before."
"Then remember to pretend it's your first time seeing this."
"Don't worry, you don't need to teach me this."
A white sun was hanging in the sky, illuminating the entire living room through the floor-to-ceiling windows, making it seem a little overexposed.
The warm June sun kissed the girl's fair cheeks. Her long and curled eyelashes blinked slightly, and her sky-blue eyes had a warm and clear light.
The moist lips were shiny and were licked and licked by her soft tongue. Occasionally, she would hold the tip of the chopsticks that were stained with half-cooked egg yolk in her mouth, making small and gentle sucking sounds.
After a pause, she continued, "Is this the only movie you're going to watch? What's your next trip?"
"It's already noon after the movie. Let's go eat first, then go shopping in other parts of the mall, right?"
"Hmm..." Nagasaki Suyo thought for a moment and tilted her head slightly towards him, "If you're fine, how about watching another movie? Choose the one you want to watch, not the one she wants you to watch."
"Forget it." Ming Hai said nonchalantly, "I know what you want to say, but I'm not too interested in movies. I'll watch whatever she watches. What's important is who you watch it with... There's no need for us to share our favorite movie genres and want to let each other know our love."
"I see." Nagasaki Suyo sighed regretfully, "That's true. After all, I'm not sure whether Xiangzi will be happy if you do this... But for an ordinary girl like me, being able to know more about the other person is a more important part of this date than the plot of a movie."
...It's best if you just keep silent. Just continue like this.
Nagasaki said silently in her heart, her expression unchanged, and then she gave some good restaurants or shops near the mall, but Minghai didn't seem to be interested.
Because in their dates, it is usually Toyokawa Shoko who takes the dominant position, and Ming Hai is just the bodyguard who follows behind her, accompanying the naive young lady to run around and experience life, and rarely takes the initiative to put forward his own ideas.
——Ever since their relationship stabilized and Bai Yueguang seemed to be only one step away from achieving his goal, he was no longer as active as before.
He was too lazy to plan a date schedule carefully, nor did he have the idea of surprising her from time to time... Of course, he was still making the song for her birthday, but they were just small details in daily life. He no longer went out of his way to do anything, and he had no intention of becoming a perfect, caring boyfriend.
That's too tiring.
Anyway, Toyokawa Shoko wouldn't hate him because of this, and there was no need for him to make her like him more so quickly; letting their relationship stay at its current point was the most comfortable and easiest progress for him, and there was no need to make any changes.
Of course, in front of Miss Xiangzi, he has not changed much. He always follows her gently and considerately, bringing her joy and happiness that she has never imagined in the past.
After seeing Ming Hai's attitude towards Toyokawa Shoko, Nagasaki Suyo quickly changed the topic away from the date and talked about other daily trivialities.
"Summer vacation is coming soon, where do you want to go Minghai?"
"Let's talk about it later. Maybe Xiangzi has plans."
"Hmm~ I remember that in Tsukinomori Academy, many students would go abroad for two months during the summer vacation. Shoko-chan should be the same, right?"
"I'll ask when we have a date today. If I really have nothing to do, I can also find a place to travel on my own."
"Can you take me with you? Of course, I'll tell Shoko-chan first."
"Do you think it's possible? Not only Xiangzi, but even your mother wouldn't agree to underage boys and girls traveling alone, right?"
"Fufufu, I'm just kidding. I don't think I'll have anything to do during the summer vacation, so we can always go out and play together. I just wanted to tell you that."
"Okay, if you have time, let's go somewhere together... Of course, we won't stay overnight."
"Yes yes yes~"
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After breakfast, Nagasaki Suyo looked at his clothes and wanted to add a tie to his shirt and a tie clip to it.
Of course, it was summer, and there was no need to dress so formally when going out - so she didn't express her thoughts out loud, but just praised him for his good taste in everyday clothes, saying that he didn't need her help to match clothes.
In fact, I could add a few more necklaces or rings to make him more fashionable and handsome... But if I say it out loud, he will definitely not accept it. I don't want Xiangzi to give it to him, and there is no benefit in making him look more handsome outside, so I just don't say anything.
After washing the dishes, Nagasaki Suyo left the Minghai family without any reluctance.
Ming Hai checked the time, quickly packed up his things and headed out, heading towards the station.
About half an hour later.
Ming Hai stood at the agreed location for less than five minutes, and a girl dressed in cool yet elegant clothes appeared behind him. She was wearing a dress that looked like a lotus in early summer, exuding a purity and loveliness that no one else could match.
It seemed that she had seen his position from a distance, and in order to avoid being discovered by him, Toyokawa Shoko went around to the back and then approached quietly.
One step, two steps...
"Guess who I am?"
Her long sky-blue hair curled up playfully, and she stood on tiptoe, covering his eyes with a pair of small hands and holding his head in place before he turned his head.
With half of her body lying on his back, Toyokawa Shoko raised the corners of her mouth and breathed sweetly into his ear.
Not to mention the curve of her chest and the clear and pleasant voice, just the iconic scent of gardenia is enough to make Ming Hai definitely not mistaken about who she is.
He paused for a moment, then said hesitantly:
"You are……"
"Ok?"
“Someone who can’t be forgotten.”
Toyokawa Shoko's mouth twitched, but she still kept smiling: "You are right, but I still need to change the answer!"
"Hmm..." Narumi groaned, his palm gently stroking her fingers, and said thoughtfully, "There's no ring on your hand, so it's... Sawamura-san?"
"Rather than answering it right or wrong, I want to know... who is Sawamura-kun?" Her voice was extremely gentle, but her fingers unconsciously increased their strength.
"It's a character in the novel." Ming Hai answered calmly, "It was just a joke to lighten the atmosphere. Be careful not to dig my eyeballs out."
"Don't make jokes that will make girls angry." Toyokawa Shoko was a little annoyed and snorted unyieldingly, "Keep guessing!"
"..."
For some reason, Ming Hai suddenly fell silent.
"What's wrong? Are you asleep?"
"Oh, I woke up too early today and accidentally took a nap. What was the question?"
Displeased with his pretense of stupidity, Toyokawa Shoko raised her eyebrows slightly and emphasized: "Didn't I tell you? Guess who I am!"
"Of course my dear."
"Dear what? Do you have many dears?"
"Of course you're the only one."
"So, who am I?"
"...Request a phone call opportunity."
"There is no such thing." Toyokawa Shoko exerted force with her hands again, and the familiar smiling face of Prajna seemed to reappear on her face. Her tone was gentle but dangerous. "This is your last chance. Tell me my name, Ming Haijun. Otherwise..."
Without letting her finish the rest of the sentence, Ming Hai gave the correct answer directly: "Shoko, you look so beautiful today."
"Thanks... No, you're saying that when I'm covering your eyes?"
"..."
The two fell into a brief silence, and then couldn't help laughing at the same time.
"Alas~ Interactions between lovers are really not suitable for us."
Toyokawa Shoko let go of her hand, and Ming Hai turned around and looked at her who was smiling helplessly.
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This chapter is two in one.
Volume 71: Chapter Chapter What is the hard thing?
"It's okay? I think it's pretty funny."
Touching the corner of his eye where the girl's nails had pierced it, Ming Hai couldn't help but sigh: "And now I know the risks of cheating. I have to keep my distance from other girls in the future..."
Apart from anything else, when he mentioned the words "Sawamura-san", the tone of his voice suddenly turned cold and it was really heart-stopping.
Do all young lady characters have the potential to become yandere?
If Miss Xiangzi had practiced kendo instead of piano, he would have been able to plan his own death in advance...
"I was just acting just now. I'm not that petty."
With a hint of anger, Toyokawa Shoko naturally took his arm, letting the warmth of his palm penetrate her skin from her fingertips.
"Even though you have a good relationship with Deng and Su Shi, I didn't ask you to keep your distance from them, so please don't think of me as a jealous person who can't tolerate any sand in my eyes. I know my limits."
Ming Hai couldn't help but chuckle: "So what you mean by propriety is that after I finish talking to them, you drag me to a dark place to plant strawberries?"
"That's not because I'm jealous!" Toyokawa Shoko blushed instantly and said incoherently, "I just wanted to do this... No, that's not right, what did the lady say?"
"Just let the lady tell the truth."
