The story begins in Food Wars, when Alice took him home.

Looking at Bai Yuan who was extending his hand to her, Kikuchi Yoko smiled and grabbed it, standing up with his pull.

The two then left the hotel together.

The fireworks by the sea were dazzling, and there were countless stalls along the roadside, many of which were food stalls, allowing them to enjoy a feast.

The next day, Bai Yuan drove towards the airport.

Kiko sat in the passenger seat, chatting with him casually.

Although she had told Bai Yuan about her life from childhood to adulthood during this time together, he even knew the color of her underwear.

However, Kikuchi Sonoka still wanted to talk to him more, even though she knew that what she said was all trivial, she still enjoyed it.

Bai Yuan patiently responded, ensuring that Mokuchi Sonoka's words were not missed. It was thanks to his responses that the girl was so energetic.

After all, it's not easy to perform a solo act, and not everyone can accept passive-aggressive behavior.

Only reciprocated feelings can last.

"We've arrived, get off the bus."

The plane will arrive in about half an hour. Let's welcome the first genius girl from Totsuki Academy to achieve the status of a special chef in the elementary school!

As Bai Yuan drove to the airport parking lot, he couldn't help but smile. He couldn't suppress his desire to see Alice Nakiri, and his pace quickened.

Kiko Chizuru saw all of this and couldn't help but feel a little envious.

Although their relationship has improved considerably during this time, it is still quite different from that of Alice Nakiri, who has been by Bai Yuan's side since childhood.

"Don't worry, even if I get Alice, I won't neglect you. I'm not the kind of person who would disregard sincerity."

Despite his excitement and eagerness to see Alice Nakiri, Shirabuchi noticed something was off about Sonoka Kikuchi.

So he slowed down and waited for her to come to his side, then spoke in the gentlest tone he could.

Because I was once someone who was neglected, I understand Kikuchi Sonoka's worries very well; that feeling is really not pleasant.

"Teacher Bai Yuan..."

Hearing Bai Yuan's concerned words, Kikuchi Sonoka was deeply moved. She softly called his name and opened her arms.

"I'm here."

Bai Yuan grabbed Kikuchi Sonoka's hand and led her towards the airport. Feeling the warmth of her hand, the girl's heart beat a little faster.

She thought she would never be moved by a mere hand-holding, but the truth was, her heart was racing uncontrollably, and her whole body felt tingly and numb, as if she had stepped on an electric wire.

Soon, led by Bai Yuan, the two arrived at the waiting hall, found a seat and waited, watching for the exit of passengers after they disembarked.

He raised his phone, took a picture of his surroundings, and sent it to Alice Nakiri, telling her where he was at that moment.

"Brother Baiyuan!"

The message was quickly marked as read, and then a sweet cry came from not far away. Bai Yuan had just looked up when a figure as small as a deer bumped into his arms.

“Welcome back.

But wasn't your flight scheduled for half an hour later? Has it been moved up?

"Hmm! A little earlier than expected."

He reached out and hugged Alice Nakiri tightly, taking two deep breaths of her fragrance. Bai Yuan's voice was gentle, tinged with emotion.

If he had known the flight was being moved up, he would have arrived half an hour earlier.

"Let's go eat first, I'll treat you to a meal to welcome you home."

After embracing for a while and feeling each other's heartbeats, Bai Yuan released his arms from hers and stepped aside, revealing the flesh of Kikuchi Yoko behind him.

"Is Kikuchi-senpai here too? You two aren't on a date all the time, are you?!"

Upon seeing Kikuchi Sonoka behind Shirobuchi, Alice Nakiri's expression changed slightly. Then, as if she had thought of something, she spoke with a hint of jealousy.

While she was participating in a rigorous top-level assessment in Guangzhou, Kikuchi Sonoka was actually having an affair with Shirahara!? How could such a thing happen!

"Me and Xiaoyuanguo? We started traveling together after the final exams, and it's been about a month now."

Without any intention of hiding anything, Bai Yuan recounted his experiences over the past period.

"stare……"

"You can come along next time. There's still almost a month of vacation left, enough time for you to relax."

Feeling the intense jealousy in Alice Nakiri's eyes, Bai Yuan took her hand with his other hand and then revealed his plan.

Since there's still a month before school starts, I'll just enjoy the surrounding area while I can.

“But the New Year is coming soon, and my mother will be flying over in a few days. I will have to go to the Nakiri family headquarters with her to celebrate the New Year.”

When talking about going back to the Nakiri family for the New Year while standing beside Bai Yuan, Nakiri Alice looked somewhat distressed.

She also wanted to stay by Bai Yuan's side and travel with him.

But there was really no chance!

The Nakiri family has a rule that no matter how busy they are during the New Year period, they must take time to go home, firstly to pay respects to their ancestors, and secondly to reunite with their family.

"Let's play again after the New Year. Your becoming a top-level chef is a big deal for the Nakiri family, and your status should rise considerably."

Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's words, Bai Yuan immediately changed his mind. After the New Year, there should be plenty of time to take her around.

"This is the only way. But there are still a few days until the New Year. I don't want to go anywhere these days. I just want to stay by your side!"

As she spoke, Alice Nakiri tugged at Bai Yuan's sleeve and said in a slightly coquettish tone.

"Okay, it's up to you."

Without much hesitation, Bai Yuan nodded indulgently.

"Great!"

Although she knew that Bai Yuan would not refuse, when he agreed, Nakiri Alice still jumped up excitedly, attracting a lot of attention.

But she didn't care.

Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, Alice Nakiri blushed and lowered her head, but she still couldn't help but look up at Bai Yuan.

"There's one more thing, the one you promised me that day, about helping a child become an adult..."

When she said those words, Alice Nakiri blushed deeply, but Bai Yuan hadn't mentioned it since then, and she was worried that he had forgotten.

"About this matter."

Don't worry, since I promised you, I definitely won't go back on my word.

"How to make a child an adult?"

Hearing what Shirai and Alice Nakiri were saying, Kikuchi Sonoka, who had been silently listening to their conversation, asked with a puzzled look in her eyes.

"It's the kind of thing you've always wanted to do with me, the one-month promise we made on the tram back then, you haven't forgotten it, have you?"

Thinking of what they said on the train that day, Bai Yuan tightened his grip on the hand holding Kikuchi Sonoka and affectionately pressed his face against her ear.

As he finished speaking, Kikuchi Sonoka's ears visibly turned red, and when their lips touched, one could clearly feel her burning sensation.

"What are you whispering about?! I want to hear too."

Seeing the two being so affectionate, Alice Nakiri couldn't help but feel a little jealous.

"Children shouldn't listen to so much."

"What do you mean children aren't allowed to listen to so much? Then why is she allowed? Could it be that you two have already..."

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Alice Nakiri seemed to only then realize what was happening. Her breathing became rapid, and her voice trembled with sadness and tears.

Don't worry, no.

"Didn't we agree that the first bag would be yours?"

Caught between the two girls, Bai Yuan felt a bit overwhelmed, especially when he heard her aggrieved voice, his heart clenched.

So he pressed his face close and spoke into Alice's ear.

"Yes! I've been looking forward to this for years, I can't let someone else snatch it away!"

As Alice Nakiri spoke, she turned around, looked at the boy's lips, and kissed him without hesitation, while saying these words from the bottom of her heart.

"Me too, I've been looking forward to this for many years."

Hearing her words, Bai Yuan was also somewhat moved.

"What are you two talking about? You're whispering behind my back. Let me join in!"

Seeing Bai Yuan and Nakiri Alice whispering sweet nothings to each other, Kikuchi Sonoka walked over to them and pouted as she spoke.

When it comes to relationships, she won't give way to anyone!

"This is a secret between Alice and me, just like the secret between you and me cannot be discovered, so the secret between him and me cannot be told to you either."

Let's go eat first, I'm starving.

Bai Yuan released their hands and strode towards the airport exit. The two quickened their pace to catch up.

After that, Bai Yuan took Kikuchi Sonoka and Nakiri Alice to the arcade inside the mall for an afternoon, filled with laughter and joy.

However, during this process, Kikuchi Sonoka and Nakiri Alice are secretly competing with each other.

Not only fighting games and racing games, but even claw machines are judged on who can grab the most plush toys.

Their relationship slowly but steadily improved during the competition, and eventually they even started talking about some things from Bai Yuan's childhood.

Some of them were even forgotten by Bai Yuan, but Alice Nakiri could recite them all by heart, which made people marvel at her memory.

Or perhaps, this is the power of love?

At least, Hakubuchi remembers everything about Alice Nakiri's childhood.

As night fell, under the guidance of Alice Nakiri.

The three checked into the Nakiri family's hotel. Looking at the magnificent building in front of them, Hakugen and Kikuchi Sonoka fell into a brief silence.

The Nakiri family is truly wealthy and powerful.

According to Alice Nakiri's introduction, at least half of the five-star hotels in Japan belong to the Nakiri family.

Soon, the three of them completed the registration and arrived at the suite on the top floor.

A suite is a room structure that meets multiple living needs within the same room, with multiple facilities nested in the room, forming a room within a room.