Tokyo: Am I the only male tenant?

"Well, squeeze in a little more and do the hair-flipping motion, and that would be a perfect performance."

"Damn it. If you want to watch something like that, at least wait until night."

Sasaki Yukiko no longer paid attention to his choreography, but raised her hand and slapped his arm.

"Anyway, let's put down our luggage and go have dinner. It only takes 20 minutes to walk from here to Kyukaruizawa."

"If Sousuke is tired, we can also drive there."

"No, I'm in good spirits. The scenery here is so beautiful, let's take a walk."

"Great, Tomoko and I went to a great cafe when we were here, how about we go there again?"

"Of course, it's been so long, does Sister Sachiko still remember the location?"

"Don't worry, I'm not old enough to be easily forgetful."

Sachiko Sasaki walked quickly to the bedroom, not even wasting time unpacking her luggage, and threw the entire bag into the closet.

In the midsummer evening, Karuizawa is gently embraced by a lazy sunset.

The sun slowly sets in the west, and the sky blooms with brilliant colors, from golden yellow to orange-red, and then to deep blue, like a naturally flowing Impressionist painting.

The mountain breeze blew gently, and the slight coolness made them forget the scorching heat they had just experienced a few hours ago.

Occasionally, the clear and melodious chirping of birds can be heard in the birch forest. A stream flows through the woods, and the afterglow of the setting sun glitters on the water.

Ginjo turned into a dark alley under the guidance of Sasaki Sachiko.

Following the maze-like path, the two soon came to a small red brick shop deep in an alley with a quiet atmosphere.

The candlesticks installed at the entrance of the store emit soft light, illuminating the antique wooden door and the copper sign engraved with the six words "Igarashi Coffee Shop".

"This store is actually still open. If Tomoko knew, she would definitely be surprised."

Sachiko Sasaki stood in front of the store, her eyes full of nostalgia.

“The coffee here must be great to have been in business this long.”

Ginjo Sosuke looked up at the sign that had a strong flavor of the last century.

"Yes, I still remember that scent."

As Sasaki Yukiko spoke, she pulled the brass door handle and opened the wooden door.

The moment the two people walked in, the tempting aroma of coffee beans with a slightly burnt smell immediately hit their noses.

The chic interior is based on black, and the long wooden bar table cuts across the interior space...

The bookcase that takes up an entire wall is filled with the astonishing collection of books owned by the store manager, Mrs. Igarashi.

Fantasy-style music lingered in the space, and nothing had changed from when she came here long ago.

Well, this seems a little imprecise.

The only thing that was a little different was the bunches of dried flowers hanging upside down from the ceiling, perhaps in keeping with the latest fashion trends.

Although it was not important, Sachiko Sasaki was still attracted by the familiar atmosphere in the store and suddenly became very quiet.

"——Ah, welcome."

Mrs. Igarashi, who was writing at the front bar, noticed that a customer had arrived.

Mrs. Igarashi should be nearly fifty years old, but thanks to her petite face and long-term maintenance, she looks much younger than women of the same age.

And just like this cafe, her temperament is steady and generous, giving people the feeling of an intellectual lady.

"Mrs. Igarashi, do you still remember me?"

Sachiko Sasaki walked over quickly and started chatting with her.

"Excuse me, who are you?"

Looking at the graceful blonde beauty in front of her, Mrs. Igarashi was a little confused for a moment.

"I'm Sachiko, Sasaki Sachiko. I often visited you during the university dormitory and borrowed many of your books to read."

Sachiko Sasaki's current hot and sexy image is completely different from the pure girl she was in college. No wonder the store manager did not recognize her at first.

"Sachiko? Is that Sachiko from the University of Jochi?"

Mrs. Igarashi seemed to remember her name, and her eyes suddenly brightened.

"Yeah, yes, that's me."

Sasaki Sachiko nodded excitedly.

"Oh, I never thought I'd see you again after all these years. You're completely different now. You've become such a mature and beautiful woman."

"No way, Mrs. Igarashi is amazing. She hasn't changed at all from what I remembered. It's like she has been frozen in time."

The two women began a polite business exchange of compliments.

"Hmm? I remember there was a plump girl who would often be with you at that time. Didn't she come today?"

"What's her name? Look at my brain. It's getting more and more out of control."

"Tomoko, you are talking about my classmate Tomoko, right?"

"Yes, that's right, it's Miss Tomoko. She is also a very polite and good child. Every time she borrows a book, she will bring me a little gift."

"I really miss it. So many years have passed in a flash."

It seems that Tomoko Matsumoto's proud figure was already so famous during her college years, so even if the store manager forgot her name, he did not forget her plumpness.

Yincheng couldn't help but think of his wife far away in his hometown. Her plumpness has now evolved to another level. Not only does she look good and feel good, but she also exudes an extremely mature charm.

Her perfect genes were also inherited by her daughter. If Matsumoto Sachiko appeared here now, the store manager might be able to recognize her at a glance.

After all, the female assets of both mother and daughter are so amazing that it would be hard to forget them once you take a look at them.

"Who is the gentleman behind?"

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, the store manager, Mrs. Igarashi, turned her gaze to Ginjo Sosuke who was standing behind Sasaki Sachiko.

"Hello, I'm Yincheng."

Ginjo Sosuke walked up to her and greeted her generously.

"Hello, Mr. Ginjo."

"Is this Sachiko's boyfriend?"

Mrs. Igarashi nodded politely to Ginjō, then turned to Sasaki Sachiko and asked.

"Haha, although he is very handsome, isn't he a little young to be my boyfriend?"

Sachiko Sasaki looked at the handsome boy beside her with a smile on her face.

"People nowadays don't care about age differences anymore, and Sachiko is very young too."

While Mrs. Igarashi was speaking, she did not forget to look Ginjō up and down again.

When meeting a handsome boy, everyone will take a second look at him. When it comes to the pursuit of appearance, men and women are surprisingly consistent.

"That's true. Since you said so, I don't have to worry too much."

Sasaki Sachiko grabbed Ginjō's arm and pressed herself against him.

"What a perfect couple. I envy them."

Although she knew that the store manager was most likely complimenting her, this did not affect Sachiko Sasaki's good mood when she revisited her old place.

"So, are you going to sit at the second floor seats or at the first floor bar?"

Mrs. Igarashi asked them with a smile.

"Well..."

There are now two male guests and one female guest at the bar, and there are other empty seats.

"Let's just sit at the bar like before."

Sasaki Sachiko thought for a moment and then answered.

"Okay, then please find an empty seat you like."

Mrs. Igarashi invited them to take a seat, and the two of them randomly chose an empty seat at the bar and sat down.

"Sousuke, there is a kind of coffee called Amber here that is delicious."

As soon as Sasaki Yukiko sat down, she introduced Ginjō like a welcoming clerk.

"Really? Is that the scent we smelled when we first entered the store?"

Yincheng is not the type who drinks coffee every day, but the aroma of coffee here still aroused his strong interest.

"Hmm, it's very unique, isn't it? This one is the signature here, and it was also my and Tomoko's favorite back then."

Sachiko Sasaki was in high spirits today, with a smile on her face that hardly ever stopped.

"Since Sister Sachiko said so, I have to try it. Do you have any other recommendations?"

Ginjo Sousuke was also happy to respond to her and continue talking.

"Of course, the muscat cheesecake here is also delicious. It is a rare delicacy in the world."

"Muscat grapes?"

Ginjo was slightly stunned as if some key words were triggered. This name really sounds like an idol group composed of female teachers.

"Well, since Sister Sachiko praised it so highly, it must taste good."

Ginjo Sousuke came back to his senses and said to her.

"Okay, that's settled, Mrs. Igarashi, we can take our order now~"

Sasaki Yukiko waved towards the center of the bar.

"Raw cheesecake and amber coffee, huh? Still the same as always, it seems your taste hasn't changed at all. Please wait a moment."

Mrs. Igarashi took the order and began to prepare their meal.

Some of the other customers in the store were absorbed in reading, while others were chatting and laughing. Everyone enjoyed the leisurely time in the cafe in their own way.

Influenced by this leisurely atmosphere, Ginjo's weariness from running back and forth between several places in a day seemed to gradually ease.

"How did you find this store in the first place? It seems a bit out of the way."