a group of people were walking towards the small courtyard along the country lane.
Before they even reached the gate, they could see Reiko Onodera coming back from buying groceries from afar, carrying big bags of items. It was obvious she was preparing to showcase her cooking skills and make a substantial dinner to treat everyone well.
Reiko Onodera, now in a homely and simple brown long dress, stood at the entrance, looking at the people of various ages approaching her, feeling a warm and joyful sensation in her heart.
She truly wished that time could stand still at this moment, with her lover, friends, and family all by her side, everyone happy, shedding worries, and holding onto the present...
Haruka Yuzan walked over, naturally taking the bulging eco-friendly bag from the lady's hands,
"Sister Reiko, don't worry about making dinner for us tonight. Chiba and I have something to take care of, and we won't be eating at home."
Reiko Onodera snapped back to reality, "Is something the matter?"
Chiba Shimizu nodded.
"Haruka, what are you guys going to do?"
Misaki Saki came over, cocking her head, her rosy cheeks full of curiosity.
On the beach earlier, she hadn't heard anything about these two having plans tonight... Oh no, could it be that Shimizu was going to sneak out to eat without her!!
Even though Shimizu had explained in the morning that there was nothing between him and Haruka Yuzan and that the kiss was just an accident,
such words could only fool the innocent Hoshina; how could they possibly escape the discerning eyes of the battle-hardened, knowledgeable Lady Misaki?!
She could tell in an instant that there must be something going on between Shimizu and Haruka Yuzan!
"Are you going somewhere fun? Hehehe!!"
"Mind your own business. We've got serious matters to deal with." Haruka Yuzan flicked her plump and tender forehead with his finger.
Misaki Saki stuck out her tongue and, covering her forehead with both hands, spun around and tumbled into Reiko Onodera's embrace.
"Is it something serious? Not even eating dinner?"
Reiko Onodera stroked Misaki Saki's little head, looking at Haruka Yuzan with a worried expression.
"Yes, it's rather urgent."
Haruka Yuzan nodded his head. This matter concerning Chiba-san's family business wasn't something he could talk much about.
Most importantly, even he didn't know why he needed to meet Chiba Shimizu's parents.
Chiba Shimizu was silent for a moment, hesitated, and still did not disclose it.
Anyway... since Sister Reiko didn't ask him, he might as well let Haruka Yuzan bear it all, considering it as punishment for the scoundrel who had kissed her so many times before...
After all, the young lady herself didn't know how to explain to Misaki and the others, could she really say:
"I'm taking Haruka Yuzan to meet the parents?"
No matter how she thought about it, it all seemed so odd...
Reiko Onodera hesitated for a moment. Although she really wanted to know and was worried if the two had encountered some trouble, since Haruka Yuzan didn't say anything, she wouldn't ask further.
In order not to trouble Haruka.
"Then, if you encounter any problems, make sure to tell me, okay..."
"Yes, don't worry, Sister Reiko,"
Haruka Yuzan smiled, "If I really encounter any difficulties, I'll surely tell you first. It's good news, not bad."
Having said that, he looked towards the elegant young girl beside him:
"Isn't that right, Chiba-san?"
Chiba Shimizu gave him a glance, but in the end, she nodded under the expectant gaze of the lady:
Good news? She wasn't sure...
Every time she thought of her sister, the young girl couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.
After returning home,
Mariko Akiyama naturally became very worried after hearing that Haruka Yuzan wouldn't stay for dinner and tried to dissuade him.
Especially when the lady found out that Haruka Yuzan was going out with Chiba Shimizu in the evening, she looked at her daughter with even more heartache in her eyes.
Nevertheless, since they had both decided, she refrained from saying too much.
In the evening, a gentle breeze,
the mountain village became quiet, with only the sound of insects in the fields and barks from a distance, making one wonder if those lazy buggers had the ability to keep an eye on the lady's underwear in the yard.
"Chiba-san, what should I call your sister?"
Haruka Yuzan looked at the pretty young girl beside him and smiled as he spoke.
"Whatever you prefer."
Chiba Shimizu was very calm.
"I see. Then may I call her sister as well?"
"You can even call her by her name directly."
"Wouldn't that seem a bit impolite?"
"It doesn't matter. With her, you don't need to be polite."
"Hiss, the conflict between you two sisters seems deep..."
"But, Chiba-san, don't worry, if you two start fighting, I'll definitely be on your side."
After hearing Haruka Yuzan's remark, Chiba Shimizu looked at him with a speechless expression.
"Classmate Haruka, it's just a simple dinner, please don't be so nosy, okay?"
In the distance, two lights suddenly lit up on the mountaintop, like a beast awakening in the night. Thıs content belongs to novel{f}ire.net
Majestic and awe-inspiring, invoking respect.
A black Bentley drove slowly towards the quiet little village from the mountain paths.
The light was somewhat dazzling, and Haruka Yuzan subconsciously raised his arm to block the bright light.
The driver also quickly reacted, switching from high beams to low beams.