My anime/manga fandom can't be that lazy.

However, he exudes a distinct "homebody" vibe.

"It's alright, it's alright."

I was a little annoyed that this guy was driving too fast, but after thinking about it carefully, I realized that such a slope was indeed a bit difficult to control, and I was very satisfied with his apologetic attitude, so I decided not to pursue the matter further.

"Phew, that's good."

The black-haired boy with glasses seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and then handed Dongfang Bai a small piece of paper with his name and phone number written on it.

"You'd better go to the hospital for a checkup as soon as possible! If there's anything wrong, be sure to call me right away!"

After saying that, he seemed to be in a hurry to do something and immediately sped away on his bicycle. If a passerby who didn't know better saw him, they might think he had hit someone and fled to avoid punishment...

"Aki...Tomoya?"

Dongfang Bai looked at the note, wondering when exactly he had written down the phone number and name...

Wait, Aki Tomoya... I think that's the name of some anime character, but I can't quite remember.

"Forget it, I need to speed things up."

Dongfang Bai casually stuffed the note into his pants pocket and quickened his pace. He didn't know how long it would take to get to Chiba's place... He hoped Yukino wouldn't mind that he was late.

……

"call…"

Dongfang Bai took a deep breath. He hadn't expected that after running for so long, he would only be slightly out of breath. His physical fitness was truly exceptional.

The surrounding buildings have completely changed and are quite different from those in my hometown. There are local Chiba snacks and products around here.

After standing for a while and adjusting my breathing, I checked the address sent by Yukino Yukinoshita on my phone. It seemed that I was not far from my destination.

It only took two or three minutes to find the coffee shop. Dongfang Bai hesitated for a moment at the door before walking in with a slightly nervous feeling.

They were stunned when they came in.

"Welcome, Master! Do you have a reservation?"

Standing in front of her was a very cute maid with a round face and a bright smile. Her eyes were practically slits when she smiled, and she was wearing a black and white maid outfit with lace trim that perfectly suited her figure.

"Yes, I have an appointment."

Although she was slightly surprised, she quickly realized that maid cafes are very common in Japan, but this was the first time she had ever seen one.

"So, may I ask which owner you made a reservation with?"

The cute little maid spoke in a slightly coquettish tone, which sounded a little strange, but she was still very cute, because many people would like her.

"Under the Snow".

When she said the surname, the maid looked somewhat surprised, then gave her a strange smile.

"Okay, then please follow me."

The maid led Dongfang Bai around two corners before finally arriving at a table at the very back by the window. This was the seat that Yukino Yukinoshita had reserved.

The cute maid gave me a thumbs-up before leaving, as if to encourage me?

With a hint of doubt, Dongfang Bai looked towards the sofa and immediately spotted the girl sitting on the soft sofa in front of the table.

She was a very beautiful girl with regular features, long, smooth, black hair that reached past her shoulders, and a very cute face. She was so beautiful that she could even be astonishing.

She has crystal-clear, delicate, and fair skin, bright light gray eyes, thin cherry-colored lips, and bright red ribbon bows tied on both sides of her hair as decoration.

She wore a white lace dress and a light-colored coat; the clothes were very ordinary, yet they possessed a unique charm on her.

It's a pity she doesn't have breasts.

Yukino Yukinoshita seemed to have noticed Hiroshi Tōshō as well. Her beautiful light gray eyes looked over, and then she slightly furrowed her thin, long eyebrows.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

Dongfang Bai greeted her. In his memory, the two had not seen each other for many years. The last time they faced each other like this was when they were about 10 years old.

"sit down."

Yukino Yukinoshita's voice is very soft and pleasant, but it has a coldness that keeps people at a distance. She seems to be standing still because she thinks she is afraid of her older sister.

"So, Young Master Dongfang, tell me first, how did you end up in Japan?"

Yukino Yukinoshita picked up the coffee cup on the table, took a small sip, and although her tone sounded like a question, it actually felt more like an interrogation...

"Don't call me Young Master Dongfang, just call me Bai."

The two hadn't seen each other for a long time, and the first thing they did upon meeting was ask for money. Who knows what Yukino will think?

Moreover, she seemed to still harbor some resentment. Even if she didn't mind at all, her status was still a factor.

Dongfang Bai briefly explained to her why he had come to Japan, and after a few seconds of silence, she nodded slightly.

"So, Young Master Dongfang came empty-handed, and now he's starving and has no money, which is why he suddenly thought of me, right?"

For some reason, Yukino Yukinoshita's words were very calm, but Dongfang Bai could sense that she seemed a little angry...?

[PS: This is a parallel world, and it differs somewhat from the original anime world. Various data will also be greatly changed. For example, a company that was a small company in a certain anime world might be a particularly powerful large company in this book...]

Chapter Eight: I'm not exactly flush with cash either. [Requesting flowers and ratings]

No, it's not just a little angry, it looks like he's really angry!

In short! You absolutely cannot say anything too extreme right now, or you'll anger her. You have to find a way to smooth things over.

"No, no, no, it's just that I'm not very familiar with Japan yet, and the first person I thought of was Yukinoshita..."

Dongfang Bai reacted quickly, probably because Yukinoshita had mistakenly thought he was just asking to borrow money...

Although I genuinely only wanted to borrow money from her.

"The first one...?"

Yukino's slightly wide eyes gradually returned to calm, and she turned her head slightly to take a sip of coffee, as if trying to hide something.

It was clear that she no longer spoke to me with that slightly serious attitude; now she seemed more like a friend.

"Do you plan to study here in the future?"

"Yes, if I'm not mistaken, it should be at the private Toyonosaki, which I'm quite familiar with."

Dongfang Bai briefly searched his memory and realized that he would be starting his daily life at his new high school in a few days. Moreover, having an acquaintance as the principal would make things much easier for him.

For example, skipping class.

I haven't registered yet. I should go and complete the enrollment procedures a day in advance, and also get to know my new homeroom teacher.

"Toyonosaki? You're not going to a private elite school?"

Yukino Yukinoshita looked at Dongfang Bai with a slightly puzzled expression. She remembered that his academic performance had always been excellent since he was a child. In addition, with his family's power and connections, it was as easy for him to become a transfer student and enter a prestigious school as eating and drinking.

"Well, my studies have been a bit poor lately, and I'm worried I won't be able to keep up with the pace."

The problem is that those schools are too strict; even skipping class is a huge hassle.

Besides, I'm not some rich young master anymore, just an ordinary person, so I might as well go to Toyonosaki Private School just to be lazy.

"Is that so... If you're really struggling with your studies, you can come to me."

They actually managed to fool everyone!

After saying that, Yukino Yukinoshita put down her coffee cup, her lips curling up slightly in a very playful expression.

"Didn't you want to borrow money? I don't have much money on hand, I can only lend you 20."

Upon hearing this number, Dongfang Bai raised an eyebrow. As expected of the second young lady of the Yukinoshita family, her allowance is definitely not small. Even when she is short of money, she can easily take out 20 Japanese yen.

Although the value is very different from that of Chinese currency, 200,000 is still a considerable sum, which is roughly equivalent to 13,000 Chinese currency.

Even if you indulge in lavish eating and drinking, you can easily get by for a month or two, which means you don't have to worry about money for the time being.

Yukino Yukinoshita seemed to have thought of something amusing, and gave Dongfang Bai a meaningful smile.

"Of course, if you promise to learn how to bark like a pet right now, then I won't have to pay you back, okay?"

Hey? You were calling me "Young Master" just a minute ago, and now you're starting to flirt with me?

"Meow, are you satisfied now, my lovely, beautiful, and charming Yukino-chan?"

The moment Dongfang Bai heard that he didn't have to pay back the money, he had already made up his mind. He'd just meow like a cat, and maybe even use it as a cute gesture. Why pay back money when he could avoid it?

Is saving face really that important, even if you have money?

Yukino Yukinoshita didn't react for a moment, and after a full two seconds of stunned silence, she suddenly turned her head away so that Dongfang Bai wouldn't see her expression, but she could feel her body trembling slightly.

Suppressing laughter? No, it seems like I've been deeply moved...

"Yukinoshita, is this alright?"

"Yes...yes."

Yukino Yukinoshita's voice trembled slightly, but she quickly pulled a brand-new bank card from her pocket.

Was this guy already prepared to lend me money...?

"The password is my birthday, you haven't forgotten it, have you?"

Yukino Yukinoshita quickly regained her composure and handed the bank card to Dongfang Bai. It should contain the 20 Japanese yen that had just been transferred in. When the topic of birthday came up, she frowned slightly as she looked at Dongfang Bai.

"No no."

Dongfang Bai quickly denied it, jokingly saying that if he said he didn't remember at this time, he wouldn't get the money, and he might even anger Yukino and make her leave.

In my own opinion, although Yukino is very quiet, she is also a very serious girl.

"That's good."

After saying that, Yukino picked up her small bag, got up and left, glancing at Dongfang Bai before she left.

"Also, don't call me Yukinoshita, just call me by my name."

It seemed to be hinting at something, but before Dongfang Bai could react, she ran away in a flash, moving incredibly fast.

"Phew, this is torture."

Dongfang Bai rubbed his temples. Talking to Yukinoshita was really tiring, but it was getting late, so he had to hurry up and make preparations.