Kyoto: I just want to be a gentleman

The four of them were all recalling the intense scene that had just taken place, with unspeakable joy surging in their hearts.

This special night will become a lasting memory for everyone.

As night falls, the sky is dotted with stars and thousands of lights gradually light up in the city.

The streets are bustling with people, and the endless stream of cars merges into gorgeous rivers.

On this ordinary yet beautiful night, Tokyo Tower still stands among the skyscrapers, emitting a soft glow, like a bright light in the darkness.

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Watanabe Hideyuki's eyes were moist as he looked at his friends. They had gotten up in the early morning to prepare for his birthday and even put on maid outfits. He was deeply moved by their dedication and friendship.

"Thank you," he said sincerely, "I am really touched. You have made so many preparations for my birthday..."

"Oh, don't say that," Kitano Chiharu interrupted him, patted his shoulder with a smile, "We are friends, so of course we have to celebrate your birthday together. Stop standing there, get up and wash up, we have prepared a hearty breakfast for you."

Watanabe Hideyuki nodded, his heart full of gratitude. He stood up and went to the bathroom to wash up. When he returned to the room, he found that the dining table was already filled with all kinds of delicacies: steaming fried eggs, fragrant bacon, fresh fruits and freshly baked bread... Every dish exuded an enticing aroma, making people salivate.

They sat together, enjoying this special breakfast. Kitano Chiharu kept picking up food for Watanabe Hideyuki, while Kitano Chiaki and Nishii Satomi told jokes, making everyone laugh. The atmosphere was warm and joyful, as if at this moment there were only four of them in the world.

After breakfast, Kitano Chiharu took out a beautiful cake with a few candles on it. She smiled and said to Watanabe Hideyuki, "Hideyuki, make a wish quickly."

Watanabe Hideyuki looked at the cake and candles in front of him, and a warm current surged in his heart. He took a deep breath, then closed his eyes and silently made his wish. When he opened his eyes, Kitano Chiharu had already lit the candles, and the warm candlelight reflected on their faces, adding a touch of romance and mystery to this warm moment.

"Happy birthday to you!" The three shouted in unison, and then sang the birthday song together. Watanabe Hideyuki looked at them with a smile, his heart full of gratitude and happiness. He blew out the candles deeply, then cut a piece of cake and handed it to Kitano Chiharu.

"Thank you," he thanked again, "This is the most special birthday I've ever had."

They continued to enjoy this wonderful time, chatting, joking, and sharing each other's stories. Kitano Chiaki also prepared a special gift for Watanabe Hideyuki - a book he had always wanted. When he received the gift, his eyes were moist.

"How did you know I wanted this book?" he asked in surprise.

"Hey, we are your friends," Kitano Chiharu replied with a smile, "How can we not know what you are thinking?"

Watanabe Hideyuki smiled with emotion. He understood that this gift was not just a book, but also a testimony of their deep friendship. On this special day, he felt the warmth and love from his friends, which made him cherish this rare friendship even more.

Time passed quickly and it was already afternoon. They went to the park for a walk, took photos and left many wonderful memories. That evening, they also went to a restaurant to celebrate and enjoyed a delicious dinner.

When night fell, they returned to Watanabe Hideyuki's home. Kitano Chiharu, Kitano Chiaki and Nishii Satomi prepared a surprise for Watanabe Hideyuki - a birthday video made by themselves. The video recorded the happy time they spent together, as well as everyone's blessings and messages to Watanabe Hideyuki.

Watching the memories and blessings in the video, Watanabe Hideyuki was moved to tears again. He knew that these friends were the most precious wealth in his life, and their friendship would accompany him through every moment.

"Thank you," he said, choking up, "You are my best friends. I will always cherish this friendship."

Kitano Chiharu, Kitano Chiaki and Nishii Satomi also hugged him with emotion, and they spent this unforgettable and warm birthday night together. From then on, their friendship became deeper and they became indispensable to each other's lives.

After the birthday celebration, Watanabe Hideyuki stood alone in front of the window, gazing at the starry night sky. His heart was filled with emotion, recalling today's experience, every moment was like a bright star, shining in his memory.

He knew that this day would be forever fixed in his heart and become one of the most precious memories in his life. This friendship, like the brightest star in the night sky, illuminated his life path and warmed his heart.

Watanabe Hideyuki took a deep breath, turned around and looked at the traces left by his friends in the room, with a happy smile on his face. He knew that no matter where he went in the future, this friendship would be his most solid support.

Chapter 204 Extra: Novels Read by Watanabe Hideyuki (5)

"Tick-tick, tick-tick...

There was a faint sound of rain outside the window, and I woke up to the sound of rain.

"Ah...is it morning already?"

Today's rainy day made the morning not refreshing at all, but rather a little gloomy. I checked the time on my phone.

"It's only half past six. Looks like I can take my time preparing breakfast today."

By the way, I glanced at the calendar and found that today is already June.

"June is the rainy season that I hate the most."

"What happened yesterday and the weather today is like this. I am so unlucky."

After school yesterday, I accidentally discovered that Ichinose Yuria was a homegirl in the game hall in the next town. Although the conversation between Ichinose and I did not become awkward from the chat software, our relationship has indeed changed.

Just like Kaiyama Airi, after knowing their secret, if I show the changes in their relationship in the classroom, there is a possibility that others will notice, which is very bad.

"Kaiyama didn't take the initiative to talk to me in the classroom. I wonder what Ichinose will do?"

"But there's no point worrying about these things. After all, there's nothing I can do."

Haishan and I had dinner together in the cafeteria, which had already disrupted my peaceful life. Let them do whatever they want.

"Hey, Ryota! Hurry up and get up! Otherwise, I'll eat all your breakfast!"

"I'll let you know later!"

As a result, there was really no breakfast.

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On a rainy day, I walked to school on the puddles, but when I entered the school gate, I felt that there were many eyes around me.

"Look, that inconspicuous gloomy boy over there is eating with Haishan in the cafeteria!"

"Really? The three pretty girls in the second grade class one are famous for not letting boys get close to them. He's really amazing."

"Hahaha, my Ellie..."

"Have you held hands yet?"

It seems that everyone has known that I had dinner with Haishan Ai Li.

"Is there someone with special intelligence in this school..."

In the classroom, I felt jealous and envious glances.

I was the same as them three days ago, why did it become like this?

I didn't make any special effort, nor did I experience reincarnation or transfer to another world.

However, just an ordinary school activity like "changing seats" changed my world.

Even when I got to the classroom, the looks around me didn't change. From the gloomy boys to the sunny boys, they were all looking at me and whispering about something.

My peaceful life was disrupted... However, contrary to the disappointment, a new emotion began to sprout in my heart.

"Oh my God...what a sense of immorality!"

I used to be at the bottom of the class, but just because I had a meal with Haishan Ai Li, now I have become the top person in the class.

Although on the surface it seemed like we were just having a meal together, in fact I knew the secret of Kaiyama and Ichinose, and shared this relationship with them... For a gloomy otaku virgin, this feeling of betrayal was simply unbearable.

"So this is what the protagonist of a harem story feels like..."

Facing the envious eyes of the sunny boys, I not only did not feel scared, but I felt a sense of superiority. Surprisingly, it was not bad.

The defenses of Umiyama Airi, Ichinose Yuria, and Kuroki Rui are so tight that even the boys with higher status in the class find it difficult to approach them.

The reason may be the "Ichinose Yuria's phobia of boys" mentioned by Kaishan yesterday.

In this group of beautiful girls, Ichinose may have pulled Kaiyama and Kuroki together because she was lonely. If she really hates boys, then other boys would naturally find it difficult to approach her.

In reality, Kaiyama probably just saw me as a convenient guy to treat him to dinner, and Ichinose just saw me as a geek.

Although he has a slightly better relationship with other boys, he is definitely not a popular boy.

"I still have a long way to go to become a popular harem protagonist..."

"Ah, good morning--Izumitani-kun."

Just as I was savoring the ultimate feeling of guilt, a gentle voice came from the right.

"Haha, Izumitani-kun looks very happy today."

My neighbor on the right, Rui Kuroki, who looks like a Yamato Nadeshiko, greeted me.

Her straight dark green hair, small and delicate face, and elegant temperament still exude an impeccable and perfect aura.

"Did anything good happen?"

"...No, no."

Even though my status had improved, as a gloomy man I still couldn't look her in the eye and could only respond coldly.

Kaiyama and Ichinose were okay, but Kuroki made me feel uncomfortable.

Rui Kuroki is not only a perfect beautiful girl, but also has a great personality.

However, to me, this makes her seem untrustworthy.

Humans are, after all, dualistic creatures.

In fact, both Kaizan and Ichinose have their other sides.

But...I don't feel this with Kuroki Rui.

This made her look scary, so I always had a strong fear of her.

(Maybe it’s just because we’ve been in the same school for many years and I’m tired of her active performance)

"Ah, right."

While hanging his bag next to the table, Kuroki seemed to suddenly remember something and spoke to me again.

"I saw it by chance yesterday. Lime recommended Izumitani's account."

"what……"

When I heard this, I immediately remembered many things and became nervous.

"We haven't been in the same class since middle school, and we have very few common friends... Hehe, why is this happening?"

Beads of sweat appeared on my forehead.

Suddenly, I saw Kuroki’s eyes, eyes that were darker than her black hair and as deep as the night, and they gave me a chill.

(What is that, Kuroki's eyes...)

"Ah, Rui, good morning."

"Good morning, Rui."

"Good morning, you two. What's up, Yuria? Are you going to school with Ai Li because you're lonely?"

"Not at all."

"Ah, you lied! Yuria wanted to go to school with Ai Li and even confessed to her."