I endured the humiliation and humiliation while being besieged by the ghost story elder sister.

So much so that when they arrived at the pedestrian street in front of the station, Arisa made a special excuse to treat Himo to something to eat, and the two of them went to a family restaurant.

"Arisa, your excuse is so lame! Just say you want to treat me to dessert!"

"Mind your own business! Mio, are you going to eat or not? If not, we're going back!"

Arisa, feeling exasperated that her little scheme had been exposed, said something rather infuriating.

Seeing that the girl was getting anxious, he stopped talking and focused his attention on the menu in front of him. He called over a waiter and ordered a deluxe fruit sundae, blueberry jam pancakes, and a glass of orange juice.

Seeing how much food he ordered, Arisa seriously suspected that Nozomi just wanted to rip off her wallet.

But then, she ordered what she wanted to eat.

"By the way, while we wait for the food to be ready, let's have a study session so that you, Arisa, can review your lessons..."

"Huh? No, Mio, after what happened today, you still have the mind to tutor me?"

As if she had heard something unbelievable, Arisa looked at Nozomi across from her in shock.

As a result, after hearing what she said, Ximiao's face turned red first, and she explained shyly in a low voice.

"Although it's called torture, it felt like I was playing a role-playing game with you, Arisa, in the locker room... I don't know why, but I felt a little excited."

"Eh?"

"It's like you want me to treat you even more roughly, Arisa."

"..."

Oh no, it seems she's really discovered something amazing about Mio. I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing.

Arisa couldn't help but break out in a sweat.

However, she had no objection to Ximiao's suggestion to review her lessons, and took out her textbooks from her bag and placed them on the table.

After that, I studied with Himeko to kill time, and I would take the opportunity to ask her some private questions to see how she would react.

But it was as if he had suddenly unlocked his full potential; after only a few words, he had Arisa blushing deeply, truly turning the tables on her.

It wasn't until the two of them sat for a while in a family restaurant in front of the station that they finally boarded the tram back to their apartment.

After saying goodbye to Arisa, Nozomi was too exhausted to continue messing around. She skillfully took out her key from her pocket, opened the door, and walked into the entryway.

Although it wasn't quite summer yet, the intense heat outside had already caused a few beads of sweat to appear on Nozomi's fair forehead.

So, the moment he opened the door, the cool air from the air conditioner hit her face, instantly sweeping away the heavy feeling that was weighing on Ximiao.

He was sitting on the steps in the entryway, taking off his shoes, and calling out towards the living room.

"Fanxia-nee~ I'm back!"

"Welcome back, Mio. I'd like to eat out tonight, is that alright?"

"what?"

Unexpectedly, Himo was taken aback by what Fanxia said, then took off her shoes and walked into the living room.

I spotted Fanxia on the sofa right away. She was still wearing a big T-shirt and sitting cross-legged watching TV.

Xi Ling couldn't help but take a few more glances at those white, fleshy thighs, and then asked a question.

"Fanxia-jie, why did you suddenly decide to go out for dinner?"

He also sat down on the sofa, assuming that the food he had been cooking recently was not to Fanxia's liking, which was why she suggested going out to eat.

How could one know...

"No, no~ Tonight, my editor wants to invite me to a fancy restaurant because of her new book, and she specifically said you could come along, Mio~ So, I was just wondering what you think, Mio~"

"Why do you need my opinion? Isn't this a work-related dinner for you, Fanxia-jie?"

Ximiao was a little confused. This was clearly a very important matter. At most, it was just that he was having dinner alone at home tonight... Why did Sister Fanxia wait for him to come back and ask him this?

If I had known, I would have come back earlier and not stayed at the family restaurant with Arisa for so long.

Thinking of this, Ximiao subconsciously glanced at the wall clock, the short hand of which was pointing to the number "5". Fortunately, it wasn't too late.

If Fanxia's work is affected because of him, that would be terrible.

"So, Mio, what do you think?"

Seeing that the boy didn't respond to her for a long time, Fanxia thought that he didn't want to go out to eat, and a disappointed expression appeared on her face.

He quickly replied, "Then let's go out to eat together! What's the big deal? I can even get a free meal, why wouldn't I agree?"

"Then let's change our clothes now."

Upon hearing his answer, Fanxia, ​​whose temper changes faster than turning the pages of a book, suddenly sat up from the sofa, intending to go back to her room to find some clothes to wear when going out.

Watching Fanxia's inexplicably happy figure as she walked away, Ximiao put down her schoolbag and went back to her room, intending to wait for her to finish.

As for myself, I should be fine wearing my school uniform. After all, St. Martin's Private High School is a prestigious school, and the uniforms are very nice.

If I go out wearing my school uniform like this, I should be able to make a good impression on Honoka-nee.

Nozomi couldn't help but think this.

then.

Fanxia, ​​who had dressed up nicely for once, simply took Ximiao's warm, soft, boneless little hand and went out.

Her mind was completely occupied with planning what activities to arrange after having dinner with Ximiao, leaving the editor aside entirely.

After a while.

The two arrived in Ginza by tram, and as soon as they got off the train, they saw the editor, still dressed in her office lady attire, waiting for them under the sign in front of the station.

"Oh~ Sorry to keep you waiting, editor."

Of course, this greeting was given by Ximiao. Even if it's someone you know, don't expect her to take the initiative to greet others loudly in public.

"Ah, I didn't expect you to actually come along, Nozomi~"

Seeing that the boy had actually come with Fanxia, ​​the editor looked rather pleased.

"By the way, where should we eat?"

Beside her, Fanxia, ​​wearing sunglasses and a mask, couldn't help but step forward and ask.

"Oh, I know a newly opened upscale restaurant nearby. I heard the food is pretty good, but the price..."

"Huh? Didn't you say you were treating, Editor?"

Fanxia remembered it clearly; it was written in the text message.

However, the editor just smiled and said...

"Don't worry~ It's all covered by the company when I go out to eat with you guys~"

Chapter Seventy-Four: The Secret of the Spa

"So~ Nozomi-kun, which private high school do you attend? The tuition and average fees are really high, right? That's amazing~"

"It's not as exaggerated as you make it sound, Miss Editor. It's just that she's a little smarter."

A little embarrassed, Ximiao scratched her head and said this to the editor opposite her.

After three cups of sake, the usually very proper editor was already quite drunk, her face flushed, looking completely different from her usual self.

Even Fanxia was taken aback when she saw this, and seemed to find this side of her rather novel.

Thanks to their editor treating them to meals on the company's dime, they've already eaten several plates of tuna sashimi, which would normally cost them a lot of money, all while enjoying it with wasabi and soy sauce.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, Ximiao thought that was the end of today's entertainment, but the editor suddenly said something.

"Oh my, Honoka, it's been a long time since you've had a proper spa treatment to relax, hasn't it?"

"Eh?"

After hearing what she said, Fanxia thought about it carefully and realized that since Ximiao moved into the apartment and lived with her, she had rarely visited that old store anymore.

She glanced at Xi Ling sitting next to her, looking very curious, and immediately decided to pay for Xi Ling and the editor to visit that store again.

After the tipsy editor paid the bill and received the receipts for reimbursement, they were led by Fanxia to a spa that looked simple and brightly decorated.

This was Ximiao's first time in a place like this, and she couldn't help but look around with curiosity.

While Nozomi was looking around, Honoka walked to the counter with practiced ease and spoke to the clerk.

"Full spa treatment, three people, private room, drinks and fruit snacks included."

"Yes~ Then please turn left after entering and wait in the room at the end."

then.

Xi Ling and Fan Xia helped the editor, who was walking unsteadily, into the room.

Although there were exactly three soft beds for them to lie down on, there was still a long curtain that could be drawn to avoid any awkward situations.

Just as the editor, who was already somewhat delirious, was about to take off her clothes in front of Nozomi, the curtain was suddenly pulled shut by Fanxia.

"Mio, don't look around like that, you'll get a sty!"

"Oh dear~ that's so mean! I'm only twenty-five, and I've maintained my figure very well~ Fanxia, ​​don't talk nonsense!"

Hearing her gossip about her behind her back, the editor couldn't help but retort.

"Besides, I'm actually kind of happy to be seen naked by such a cute girl like Nozomi~"

"Get lost! If you're hungry, go to a blind date or a social gathering. Don't come here and cause trouble for Ximiao!"

If Ximiao had to describe what Fanxia was like right now, she'd say it was like a cat guarding its food. The editor had only said a few words to her, and she was already furious.

It looks quite cute.

While Fanxia was still arguing with the editor, Ximiao took off her school uniform, shoes, and socks.

At Fanxia's insistence, the curtain between him and Fanxia was not drawn.

The room was simply arranged with Fanxia on the bed in the center, and the editor and Ximiao on either side.

As if suddenly remembering something, Honoka turned to Nozomi and said something.