On the way, Nibutani Morika became quite silent, staring out the window in a daze.

The Hanadazaki Ae she usually saw seemed a little unfocused, eccentric, and even a bit mischievous, but the one she saw today was very serious, communicating with others like an adult, clear-minded, and calm. This formed a huge contrast with his seemingly weak and cute appearance, and she even wondered if she had recognized the wrong person.

However, what preoccupied her mind even more were life issues, and she rarely began to think about her more distant future.

Hanada Qiyu planned his life early on and executed it firmly. What about her?

After correcting her chuunibyou and finishing high school, what should she do and what path should she take?

These complex questions kept coming up, making her a little confused.

At this moment, she suddenly realized that the days when she could indulge in her Chuunibyou without any worries might be quite good.

Of course, just think about it. She is determined not to go back to the way it was before. Thinking about it a little bit is equivalent to whipping her heart.

The taxi stopped in front of Hanada Qiyu's house, and he saw the lights in the house at a glance.

My father, Hanada Tatsuya, should be back.

Hanadasaki A calmly paid the fare and walked Nibutani Morika back to her home next door before returning home.

The houses in this nearby residential area are basically fully-decorated single-family houses. They are not as luxurious as villas, but they are basically very exquisite and come with small courtyards and garages.

This is the case with Hanadazaki Ame's house. The house has two floors plus an attic. Since only he and his father live there, many rooms are empty.

After entering the courtyard and opening the door, he immediately saw three pairs of shoes on the entrance floor.

One pair was men's, belonging to his father, and the other two were women's, most likely belonging to Nagasaki's mother and daughter. One of the pairs even matched the size of Nagasaki Suyo's slender feet.

Hanada Qiyu's visual measurement of size is very accurate, comparable to measuring with a ruler, and there will be no mistakes.

They came to visit suddenly without notifying him, which seemed to be a spur-of-the-moment decision. He was busy buying a villa and converting it into a research institute. They all knew it and did not disturb him.

While thinking about this, Hanada Qiyu calmly changed her shoes and walked into the living room.

The TV in the living room was on, playing a baseball program, with commentary and the audience cheering incessantly; from the kitchen came the sounds of cooking and the voices of men and women talking, interspersed with knowing laughter from time to time; Nagasaki Suyo was sitting on a soft sofa, browsing her phone, wearing a white long-sleeved top with a dark blue long skirt, simple and elegant and quiet.

Hanada Qiyu tilted her head and spoke softly.

"I am back."

Nagasaki Suyo's slender fingers that were swiping the screen of her mobile phone suddenly stopped. She was obviously stunned for a moment. An inexplicable throbbing spread throughout her body like an electric current, and then she looked up as if waking up from a dream.

Seeing that it was Hanadazaki Yuhou, she stood up and pursed her lips, as if trying to calm down and adjust her expression.

After two or three seconds, a bright smile finally spread along the lines at the corners of her mouth, and she replied in a sweet and cheerful voice.

"Welcome back!"

……

Chapter 13 Sister Sushi~

"I hope I didn't disturb you by coming here suddenly."

Nagasaki Suyo gently played with her soft brown long hair. Her posture was elegant and a little cute, and she stood tall and graceful.

"No."

Hanada Qiyu shook her head.

"I think they called you here on their own accord. It's really hard for you to deal with this awkward atmosphere."

Compared to the atmosphere, Nagasaki Suyo's position is actually more awkward.

After their family was reorganized, a delicate situation arose. There were four people in the family and three properties. Hanada Qiyu would live in the newly bought villa for a long time, and it was difficult for their parents to say anything. What about Nagasaki Suyo?

Should I be a third wheel with my newlywed parents? Live alone? Or live with him?

No matter what choice I make, it seems inappropriate.

The real problem is that she is the only one who is not independent at the moment and needs to rely on her parents and family for living.

It’s not her fault. She is a minor and hasn’t even started high school yet. We shouldn’t ask too much of her.

People like Hanada Qiyu are the outliers.

"Not really. I wanted to come over and take a look myself. Mom said it's more lively here, so I'd consider living here. But...it might not be convenient for work."

Nagasaki Suyo said softly.

"Is this so..."

Hanada Qi Yu thought about it and realized that the high-end apartment where Nagasaki mother and daughter used to live was closer to Tokyo, and Nagasaki Nozomi's work center was also in Tokyo. Now it was farther away, which would naturally be inconvenient.

It is possible that both Nagasaki Nozomi and his father Hanada Tatsuya were considering living in the high-end apartment, but considering Nagasaki Suyo and him, they were more inclined to live here.

However, he doesn't have to think about it. He wants to devote more energy to research and will definitely not stay at home for long.

The main thing to consider is the issue of Nagasaki Suyo.

"By the way, have you had dinner yet? They can't have been tinkering in the kitchen for so long that nothing gets done, right?"

Hanada Qiyu pointed in the direction of the kitchen.

Nagasaki Suyo could not help but remain silent and nodded.

It's unbearable to see those two flirting in the kitchen!

Hanada Qi Yu rolled her eyes and said.

"Give me a moment."

Then he walked to the kitchen.

Within two minutes, the two people still wearing aprons were driven out by him and stood outside with embarrassed expressions.

The crisp and intense sound of chopping vegetables came from the kitchen, and the sounds of pots and pans seemed to form a beautiful melody.

"He's actually a very good cook, but he's not very physically fit and usually doesn't cook. I've only tasted his cooking a few times."

Hanada Tatsuya spread his hands, and a hint of helplessness appeared on his handsome face, which was somewhat similar to Hanada Saki Ame.

Due to his weak physique, Hanada Qiyu does not use many of the skills he has learned, and it feels like he is just learning to pass the time.

"But she looks cute and reliable!"

Nagasaki Nozomi said with a smile.

She untied her apron, and the black women's suit made her look like an urban beauty, neat and capable. She looked at Nagasaki Suyo, raised her eyebrows slightly, as if to indicate something.

Nagasaki Suyo didn't quite understand what she meant, so she just raised the corners of her mouth and smiled.

There's nothing wrong with smiling.

After waiting for a while, Hanada Qi Yu quickly prepared several dishes and served them on the table.

He had already eaten outside with Nibutani Morika, and stopped after taking a few bites.

However, Nagasaki Suyo ate a lot, and when she noticed that Hanata Qiyu seemed to be staring at her, she couldn't help but blush.

Although Hanata Qiyu's food does not have any glowing special effects, it is indeed delicious.

While eating, the four of them couldn't help but talk about some things, mainly the problems that needed to be solved after the Nagasaki family and the Hanada family merged together.

The first topic they talked about was whether the Nagasaki mother and daughter should change their surnames.

In Japan, it is a common practice for a woman to take the man's surname when getting married. It was even written into the law in the past. However, it later caused widespread opposition from all parties and was suspected of being unconstitutional. It has always been a controversial issue.

The reason why this issue needs to be discussed is that changing one's surname will seriously affect one's work. Household registration agencies, financial institutions, judicial agencies, etc. will not recognize the old surname. All the personal connections made in the past will have to be re-submitted, which is extremely troublesome and has a huge negative impact, but not many benefits.

After serious discussion, Hanada Tatsuya and Nagasaki Nozomi decided to maintain a de facto marriage for the time being and not to obtain citizenship.

Unless Nozomi Nagasaki decides to settle down and become a housewife one day, there is really no need to change her last name.

Hanadazaki Ame and Nagasaki Suyo had no objection to this.

Hanada Qiyu has never cared about such things. Nagasaki Suyo had changed her surname before, and she was actually hesitant about changing it again. Not changing it made her feel more at ease.

After talking about the surname issue, the next thing is the more practical issue of residence.

Or rather, the question is where Nagasaki Suyo will live.

Speaking of this, Nagasaki Suyo was also a little nervous and pinched her fingers anxiously.

"I...I think it's up to Mom to decide..."

She said with a forced smile.

When Nagasaki Nozomi heard this, she didn't find it strange, and Nagasaki Suyo had always been like this, so she smiled naturally and said.

"Mom really wants to go home every time——"

"I calculated the distance. Whether it's from here or the apartment, getting to Moon Forest isn't as convenient or fast as getting to the villa."

Hanada Qiyu interrupted her and said.

Nagasaki Suyo looked at him in surprise, not knowing what to say for a moment.

She has never had a strong opinion, and even now, she is just waiting for them to make a decision.

"In my free time, I can also help Sister Su Shi with her homework. You can stay with me for the time being during high school."

"Then...what does Su Shi think?"

After a slight hesitation, Nagasaki Nozomi looked at Nagasaki Suyo.

Nagasaki Suyo was silent for a moment, with her head down, but she was obviously a little uneasy.

In a family of four, Nagasaki Nozomi and Hanadazaki Ame both have strong personalities, while Hanada Tatsuya is more easygoing and can handle anything. Only she seems a little weak...

When Nagasaki Nozomi saw her reaction, she understood her daughter's thoughts at that moment.

Nagasaki Suyo should be more inclined to live with Hanata Zaki Ame, after all, her mother is always away from home.

However, it was inappropriate for her to suggest that Nagasaki Suyo and Hanata Zaki Ame live together, as it would seem that she wanted to abandon Nagasaki Suyo.

Nagasaki Nozomi then turned her gaze towards Hanada Tatsuya.

The latter sighed slightly and then said.

"Children of the same age should communicate with each other more. What's the point of following us old guys? Qi Yu's suggestion is very good. Besides, Su Shi can ask him to cook for you every day!"

Upon hearing this, Nagasaki Suyo couldn't help but turn her head to look at Hanata Qi Yu, obviously moved.

Hanada Qi Yu rolled her eyes and said nothing.

Follow him and wait for three years of eating takeout!

Nagasaki Suyo thought about it, and then observed the expressions of her mother Nagasaki Nozomi and Hanada Tatsuya, and then spoke cautiously and tentatively.

"Then... I'll live with my brother Qi Yu..."

He just called her sister!

……

Chapter 14 Play for me...

After a conversation that satisfied all four of them, dinner came to an end.

Hanada Qi Yu directly instructed his idle old father to clean up the dishes. Although Hanada Tatsuya didn't want to wash them, he glanced at the Nagasaki mother and daughter who obviously had something to talk about privately, so he could only shake his head and sigh and started to clean up.

Nagasaki Nozomi smiled and said sorry, then pulled Nagasaki Suyo to the courtyard outside the house and whispered to her.

Seeing that nothing was wrong, Hanada Qiyu went to take a shower.

It's really unpleasant to get the smell of food all over your body and your skin and hair stained with oil.

A moment later, Nagasaki and her daughter came back in.

Nozomi Nagasaki went to the kitchen to chat with Tatsuya Hanada who was slacking off.

Nagasaki Suyo's fair little hands pressed the things in the pocket of her long skirt, her cheeks became hot and made her feel dizzy.

She never expected that her mother Nagasaki Nozomi would actually teach her some physiological knowledge at this time!

They also say weird things like "young people have needs that are hard to suppress" and "please pay attention to safety"...

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