Kotegawa Kami didn't take a step, nor did he clearly hear what he was saying.

He was staring intently at the shop.

No, to be precise, she was a waitress wearing a very cute uniform.

With the same neck-length bob haircut and the same eyebrow-length bangs, her face still held a touch of childishness, and her big eyes, nose, and mouth were undeniably adorable.

Of course, none of that is the point. The point is her chest, it's so voluptuous!

They were all trembling!

Kotegawa's bright eyes widened even more.

His type

His heart began to beat strongly in his chest.

dokidoki is like 100,000 little dinosaurs suddenly waking up and running around wildly.

Love comes too fast, like a tornado.

No, a tornado isn't enough; it has to be at least a Category 80 hurricane! The kind that causes massive earthquakes, tsunamis, and the collapse of the sky and earth!

Is spring coming?

Uncle Kenji! Aunt Akiba!

I've made something of myself!

Furutekawa Kami, looking refreshed and with his back straight, prepared to step inside.

But an untimely voice rang out from the side, reaching his ears: "See that waiter? He's the one I told you about."

Kotekawa Kami instantly turned into a stone statue, and the wind blew him into a pile of sand.

Seeing his sudden dejection, Sorata Honba, standing next to him, couldn't help but ask, puzzled, "What's wrong?"

"N-nothing, shall we go in?" A haggard-looking Kami Kotegawa pushed open the door.

"Nice to meet you. My name is Mikazuki Haruka, and I'm a first-year high school student."

In a private booth on the second floor of the coffee shop, a cute waiter with a youthful face introduced himself by folding his hands together.

Her voice was very soft, not deliberately so, but ethereal, like a fairy who had fallen to earth, sparkling with light.

"She's Youjia's girlfriend, she's Youjia's girlfriend."

Kotegawa Kami kept repeating the words to himself, then took a deep breath and bowed, saying, "Nice to meet you. My name is Kotegawa Kami. I'm from Ina City, Nagano Prefecture, and I'm also a first-year high school student."

The main problem was that the cubicle wasn't big; if he wanted to offer his hand, he would either punch Mikazuki in the face or pull her into his arms.

But neither of those options is feasible.

Mikazuki Seisakusho nodded silently and stopped speaking, turning his gaze to Motoba Yuuki beside him.

Yuka Honba continued, "Kotegawa, Haruka is a good friend I've known since childhood. Please take good care of her from now on."

"Of course!" Kotekawa Kamimi nodded very politely.

He plans to cultivate a good relationship with Yuka Honba and see if he can introduce her to a girl like Haruka Mikazuki in the future.

As for Mikazuki Seigaku, he wouldn't do something like poaching someone else's partner.

Sorata Honba, who was standing to the side, also spoke up: "Kotegawa, Seisaku's academic ability is super strong. He has always been one of the best in our school."

"Amazing!" Kotekawa Kami genuinely praised.

Mikazuki Seisakusho pursed her lips and shook her head.

"No, it's nothing special, it's all I have."

But her voice was too soft; even Yuka Motoba, who was standing next to her, couldn't hear her clearly.

Both Sora and Kami Kotekawa seemed somewhat bewildered.

Ben Chang's expression was also unfriendly, and she glared fiercely at her younger brother.

Sorata chuckled and quickly said, "Shall we order?"

The atmosphere was getting a little off, but Kami Kotekawa didn't dwell on it. He sat down calmly and flipped through the menu: "One of each of the different flavors of 'zi ya' (a type of savory crepe), two Ishikari nabe (a type of hot pot), one of each of the two kinds of stir-fried fresh vegetables, six lion's head meatballs, and five large bowls of rice."

The siblings listened with their mouths agape.

There were only three of them, right?

Why did you order so much?

Looking at Mikazuki Seigaku, Kotegawa Kami asked with concern, "Did you memorize everything?"

Mikazuki Seisakusho read out all the dishes from the book.

After confirming that everything was correct, Kotekawa Kami returned the menu to her, saying somewhat tactfully, "That's all for now. We can order more if it's not enough."

Order more if you're not satisfied.

The other three people felt a slight choking sensation.

Want to order more? Even a pig couldn't eat that much!

"Please wait patiently." Mikazuki Seisakusaku bowed slightly, then left the room.

The two siblings looked at each other in bewilderment.

Sora hesitated for a moment before asking, "Are you planning to pack it up later?"

Oh, so the rest is for dinner? That puts my mind at ease.

"Hmm?" Kotegawa Kami looked at the two siblings with slight confusion.

Want to pack it up and take it home to eat? That's too much trouble.

Half an hour later, Mikazuki Sunny Sky came up again, running back and forth.

Kotekawa Kami wanted to help, but couldn't find a reason, so he could only watch helplessly.

The square table was soon filled with bowls and plates.

With a bowl of rice in one hand and chopsticks in the other, Kamiko Kote saw the two siblings still staring blankly at him and tentatively asked, "Shall we start eating?"

After he finished speaking, he picked up a large meatball and put it in the bowl.

Sorata, snapping out of his daze, said, "I'm starting!" and picked up his bowl.

Only Yuka was still in a daze. This lunch seemed to be different from what she had imagined. Shouldn't everyone have tried the Ishikari Nabe and the yakiniku first? They could have shared their thoughts while eating. And why does Kotegawa look so appetizing while he's eating?

"If you don't start eating soon, there might not be any left to eat," Sora Honba mumbled.

It was only then that Yuka remembered that she was also there to eat, so she quickly picked up her bowl and, imitating Kotegawa, tied her hair into a lion's head style.

Overall, all three of them enjoyed their lunch very much.

The siblings, in particular, not only had their stomachs full, but also their eyes were feasted.

They really didn't expect that Kotegawa Kami would actually eat it all. It turned out that the two meals last night and this morning were just him deliberately restraining himself.

After eating and drinking their fill, the three of them went downstairs.

Kawakami paid the bill at the counter.

I want to stay here and talk to Mikazuki Seisakusou.

Kotegawa Kami also wanted to stay a little longer and talk more with Yuka Mikazuki, but unfortunately he had other things to do.

"Let's just go straight to the city hall," said Sora Honba, hiccuping.

Kotekawa Kami nodded, knowing he needed to finish what he needed to do so he could finally relax and rest.

They went straight to the station, and this time there were no further problems; they completed all the procedures smoothly.

Then, they rushed back to buy some snacks as gifts for visiting their neighbors.

After running around doing everything, the shadows of the tall buildings overhead had already covered the ground, and the sky was ablaze with fiery red sunset clouds.

In the evening, a cool breeze was blowing.

Honba Sorata pushed the bicycle that Honba Yuka had ridden over, waved to Kotegawa Kami who was standing at the door, and rode home.

After he walked away, Kotekawa Kami also withdrew his gaze, locked the door, and went inside.

I ran around all day today, did a lot of work, and am really exhausted.

So I don't go out at night. I rest for a bit, meditate, and practice my exercises.

He turned on the light and looked around the room. The once empty room was now filled with pieces of furniture, giving it a homey feel.

The young man's gaze softened, then he fell silent.

I'm starting to miss Ina City.

He pulled out his phone, plopped down on the sofa, and dialed home, intending to have a proper chat about what had happened that day.

Chapter Sixteen: Do You Still Want Money?

Before dawn, Kotori Hanabu suddenly woke up from her sleep. She rubbed her eyes, got out of bed with a sleepy look on her face, and went to find the toilet.

When she got back, she was about to crawl into bed when her left ear twitched. She turned her head and looked around. She walked to the window, pulled the curtains open a crack, and peeked out.

Strange noises started again... Actually, they had started yesterday morning, but she thought no one lived in that house, which scared her quite a bit.

Under the still-dark sky outside the window, she saw lights on in the courtyard below, and Kotegawa Kami, whom she had met yesterday, was punching and kicking in the courtyard.

She rubbed her eyes, trying to shake off the lingering sleepiness, and opened them wider to look more closely.

It really is Kotegawa. What is he doing? Training in martial arts? What time is it?

……

Kotegawa Kami was indeed practicing his boxing in the yard; it was his daily routine without fail.

Moreover, the feeling of practicing boxing this morning was different.

His body was full of energy, and there was a feeling of expansion in his dantian. His fist movements were seamless and unified, as still as flowing water and as fast as thunder.

This feeling was familiar to him; after all, it wasn't the first time he'd experienced it.

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