Tokyo: My Girlfriend

Chapter 102 Those Long-Awaited Tears

I spent the whole day at home and then lay in bed all night racking my brains. Maybe it was my period, maybe it was because of what Rena had said before, or maybe it was the anxiety that came with victory so close at hand.

In any case, after thinking about it all night, she regretted it; Aoki Akemi regretted it.

I regret that I shouldn't have acted impulsively on the phone yesterday, saying that I wouldn't go to the event with Shinichi Kitagawa, Rena Kitagawa, and Kana.

If everyone were together, I could have a better view of Shinichi and Rena.

This would minimize the chances of the two people getting too close, and it would also allow the customers who come to collect their items to express that she is the lady of the house, but she foolishly said she wouldn't go.

Isn't this intentionally creating opportunities for Rena to be alone?

Even if Shinichi doesn't have those kinds of feelings for Rena, Rena Kitagawa, despite her seemingly petite figure, is definitely not someone to be trifled with. Would someone with her personality really be willing to give Shinichi up to her?

Who could believe that?

Especially Shin-il, who hasn't fully fallen for her yet; there's still someone else in his heart.

Amidst all this frustration and agonizing, even though Aoki Akemi hadn't slept the night before, she still got up early to shower, wash her hair, and pick out nice clothes to get ready.

I'm preparing to adjust my mindset to apologize to Shinichi Kitagawa, saying that I went back on my word from yesterday and that I want to do activities with them.

She believed that Shinichi would definitely agree to let her join.

Shinichi Kitagawa and Rena Kitagawa got up early this morning and started preparing new ingredients for tasting, getting ready to set up a stall later.

Yesterday, the brother and sister went to find Kana Sato and told her that Rena wanted to open a shop, wanted to be a chef, and planned to do a tasting promotion in advance.

Kana was really excited when she heard this, covering her mouth and perking up, because this idea was originally proposed by her on the school rooftop.

I never expected to be accepted by Rena. You know, very few people usually listen to her, but Rena didn't let it go in one ear and out the other!

For some reason, my affection for my best friend has increased even more, even though it had already reached its peak a long time ago.

She stared excitedly at Rena Kitagawa: "Rena really plans to open a food stall?! I'll definitely come every day from now on! I'll spend all my money on Rena's food!"

Rena Kitagawa smiled unconsciously. It was indeed a pleasant surprise to be praised for her cooking and to hear people say they wanted to come every day. The feeling was quite subtle, and she felt very proud.

So the three of them followed the plan devised by Shinichi Kitagawa and promoted it extensively in the group chat, leveraging Kana's network of connections in Kabasaki Town.

Reality is not always all adversity.

At least in his career, Shinichi Kitagawa felt that he had always had a pretty smooth career.

Once the news of the food tasting event was released, many people were curious about how delicious the food made by Rena Kitagawa, the most beautiful mixed-race girl in the whole school, would be.

It is said that she personally made each sushi piece by hand. Even if it had no taste, just thinking about it would make one's mouth water.

So, due to a variety of factors, including people wanting to watch the spectacle or genuinely wanting to try it.

As a result, Shinichi Kitagawa, Rena, and Kana simply set up a very simple open-air stall near the shrine, and on the first day, a huge crowd lined up to sample the food.

The three of them were busy for half a day but still couldn't keep up. Seeing that everyone was enjoying their meal, they gave each of them an opening discount card.

On the opening day of the food stall, all purchases will receive a 10% discount and a free handmade beverage.

In the kitchen, Rena Kitagawa, wearing an apron, was finishing making the last of the sushi, while Shinichi Kitagawa was packing the finished sushi into small sample boxes and putting them into a large box, which they would then take out for tasting later.

"Rena, how much is left to do? Are you almost done?"

Reina Kitagawa's hands moved quickly but meticulously: "Shinichi, this is the last batch."

The phone rang, and Shinichi Kitagawa felt in his pocket, only to find that it wasn't his phone ringing.

Rena turned on the tap, washed her hands, and replied, "It's my phone, let me answer it first."

She wiped the water off her hands with a towel, took out her phone and found that the caller was Haruhi Hinata, but she only hesitated briefly before answering.

"Feed? Hina-sensei?"

Upon hearing this address, Shinichi Kitagawa, who was standing next to him, unconsciously looked at his sister who was making a phone call.

Haruhi Hina laughed on the phone, "Reina? Why didn't you tell the teacher about the tasting event? I was busy with school assignments yesterday and didn't have time to check the group chat. By the time I saw it, it was already evening. Are you still going to hold this event?"

Rena Kitagawa was no longer disgusted by Haruhi Hina's voice; after all, they were both losers, so why talk about enemies? "Yeah, of course we'll keep at it, but Haruhi-sensei, are you planning to try it or help out?"

Haruhi Hina excitedly offered, "Of course I want to help! I don't need any salary."

Rena Kitagawa replied that she didn't receive a salary to begin with.

However, after these two days of tasting events, Rena will treat everyone to a big meal.

Rena Kitagawa: "Okay, I'll give the phone to Shinichi. Teacher, you can talk to Shinichi. He's the one who planned it all."

When Haruhi Hina heard that she was going to call Shinichi Kitagawa, she couldn't help but feel nervous, after all, she liked the voice of the person she liked.

Shinichi Kitagawa also stood up, took the phone, and adjusted his tone.

After answering the phone, she said gently, "Hello, Hina-sensei?"

Haruhi Hina always spoke to Kitagawa Shinichi with an exceptionally gentle tone, a stark contrast to her interactions with others: "Shinichi, can I join your team? I'd like to help you with your activities." She lowered her voice, "And also to get to know Reina better."

Shinichi Kitagawa had no reason to refuse, and three people were indeed too busy, so four people would be much better: "Okay, then come on over, teacher. We can go straight to the shrine later and meet there around eight o'clock."

Haruhi Hina nodded and said, "Okay, I'll definitely be there before eight o'clock! See you there!"

After hanging up the phone, Shinichi Kitagawa returned the phone to Rena.

Observing Reina's usual reactions.

Now when she talks to Hina, Rena really doesn't feel disgusted anymore, it's amazing.

An indescribable sense of relief.

The brother and sister loaded all the prepared food onto the bicycle, tied it with rope, and put it in several large boxes.

When they were tying things up, Kana Sato came over to help, dressed in a shrine maiden outfit.

She even had a sign above her head that read "Free tasting for everyone," clearly showing that Kana was going all out for her best friend's business.

"Good morning, Shinichi-kun Reina! I'm late! My mom just called me to the shrine, so I'm half an hour late!"

Shinichi Kitagawa and Rena looked at the newcomer and greeted him in unison with smiles: "Good morning, Kana."

The three of them chatted and laughed as they pushed the cart toward yesterday's stall.

Unexpectedly, some customers arrived very early, clearly because they had a great meal yesterday, and it was free, so there was no reason for them not to come today.

Soon after, Haruhi Hinana arrived at the stall wearing a skirt and a helmet, riding a small electric scooter.

Sato Kana exclaimed in surprise, "Hina-sensei is here too! And she bought a toy train?!" She waved her hands, "Hina-sensei! You bought a toy train?!"

Haruhi Hina took off her helmet and saw Kitagawa Shinichi staring at her. She blushed, ran her hand through her hair, parked her car, and walked over.

"Yeah, bicycles aren't always convenient. I should have bought one a long time ago. Good morning everyone, good morning Shinichi and Rena."

The high school students greeted Haruhi Hina when they saw her.

Many people also marveled that Hina-sensei is always so beautiful.

Haruhi Hina smiled and walked behind the stall to work with Kitagawa Shinichi and the others.

Amidst the laughter and chatter, no one noticed a young girl in a skirt hurrying towards them from a distance.

But the few bright strands of color in her hair suddenly stopped as she paused.

Aoki Akemi watched from afar as Kitagawa Shinichi and Haruhi Hina laughed and talked. Kitagawa Shinichi's face clearly showed an indescribable joy from the bottom of his heart.

That kind of joy was something I had rarely seen even myself.

Her initial intention to help had now turned strange, and her brows furrowed tightly.

Her tone was tinged with an intense bitterness: "Why... is Hina-sensei helping too?"

Why do I know nothing about this...?

Shinichi...did you keep in touch with Hina-sensei throughout our relationship? I didn't know about your intimate moments with Rena at home, and you didn't even tell me about your meetings with Hina-sensei...

As my girlfriend, I knew absolutely nothing about these things.

Xin Yijun... Will I really be the final winner?

Tears of jealousy and sadness streamed down her face; this was the first time she had cried because of sadness since she officially started dating Shinichi Kitagawa.

Aoki Akemi did not go over to help as planned, but instead pursed her lips and turned to leave.

She didn't want to see any scene of Kitagawa Shinichi with those two women; her jealousy was churning like a raging storm.

As she left, Aoki Akemi could still hear the cheerful laughter and chatter of Kitagawa Shinichi, Kasuga Hina, Kitagawa Rena, and others during their activities.

Those cheerful words felt like needles piercing her heart, causing her indescribable pain.