A super great writer in the second dimension

　Arashi Sanzenin laughed heartily, feeling quite relaxed. "I've never held a solo concert or participated in any events."

　Seeing Shizuku Nishikino nod thoughtfully, Arashi Sanzenin said in a pretentious manner, "I believe that music only truly possesses a soul when it is performed for a specific person. This feeling of 'wanting the other person to listen' and 'wanting to show myself' is what keeps me going on this path."

　Ms. Nishikino, can you imagine how you felt when you learned your first song as a child?

　I am not very talented, but at that time I couldn't wait to tell my story to someone I was closest to.

　“Never forget your original intention…that’s a really good idea. Mr. Aoyama has a wonderful interest.” Shizuku Nishikino looked over approvingly, but her gaze was fixed on her daughter. “Maki’s first piece of music was also played for me.”

　Upon hearing this, Maki blushed, a rosy blush spreading across her fair skin. She twirled a strand of hair with her fingers, pursed her lips, and complained, "Mom, do we really need to talk about this anymore...?"

　Arashi Sanzenin led Nishikino and her daughter to room number two.

　It just so happens to be right next to his room... As the saying goes, those who are near the water get the moon first. His room number one is right next to number two and number three, which are perfect for Maki and Nan Lingyin.

　After borrowing a car from the store, Sanzenin Arashi drove into the city, searching for the magical condom vending machine. She finally spotted it in a corner.

　He parked the car on the side of the road, took out a 10,000 yuan bill and stuffed it into the box. He wickedly bought more than 30 condoms of different shapes.

　There are some with ripples on top, and others with small dots for a tactile feel; we'll play with them in different ways.

　'Hmm... Little Mashiro needs to use the normal method; this level needs to be improved little by little.' Sanzenin Arashi thought wickedly.

　But at that moment, someone patted him on the shoulder.

　"Who?" Turning his head, he saw a cascade of brown-gray hair and Nan Lingyin's beautiful face, her large eyes fixed on the pile of loose goods she was holding...

　Nan Lingyin blushed immediately upon seeing him: "Mr. Qingshan..."

　'Oh my god...' Sanzenin Arashi shamelessly put the things in her hand into the car, then looked around and found a silver Audi parked on the side, with Minami Kotori taking a nap in the passenger seat.

　"I... let's go first..." Nan Lingyin said, blushing.

　..

241. Minami Kotori's princess carry

　Sanzenin Arashi found a bag and wrapped all the things she bought in it, then tossed them onto the passenger seat. A Honda CRV drove in front of Nan Suzuo's Audi. This kind of car is more common in China and the United States, but I didn't see many in Japan. I have to say that the chairman's wife has a good sense of aesthetics.

　The A8 is a very appealing car, and as a sedan in the tens of millions of yen range, its style is by no means low.

　Looking at the silver-gray sedan behind her in the rearview mirror, Sanzenin Arashi couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

　……

　Nan Lingyin got out of the car, looked at the hot spring hotel and nodded. The environment gave people an elegant and comfortable feeling, but some strange images surfaced in her mind.

　The memories of that night swirled wildly in her mind.

　The sound of her own voice echoed in her heart, hard to shake off.

　She thought of the things Sanzenin Arashi had just bought, and felt a little resistant, but also a sense of anticipation. The soundproofing in this high-end hotel must be amazing, and then…

　'What am I thinking...' Nan Lingyin rubbed her forehead. 'Little bird, wake up.'

　She called her daughter's name, but found that the girl in the passenger seat did not respond and was obviously fast asleep.

　Minami Kotori's adorable face was displaying an innocent sleeping expression.

　I checked the time; it was already 9:30 PM.

　Normally, her daughter would be asleep by nine o'clock. Nan Lingyin stood outside the car and felt the night wind, which made her shiver. But the next second, a coat was draped over her shoulders.

　This garment carries a scent that is unforgettable to Nan Lingyin.

　Sanzenin Arashi patted the chairman's wife on the shoulder. "You go in first. It's not good for Kotori to sleep in the car at night. She'll catch a cold without the air conditioning. Have the waiter take you to room number three. I'll carry Kotori in and be there shortly. Um... I've had some food made. I'll give Kotori some when she gets up."

　The chairman's wife felt a slight mix of emotions. After thinking for a moment, she replied in a barely audible voice, "Hmm..."

　"Here are the keys." Nan Lingyin handed the car lock to Sanzenin Arashi.

　……

　Sanzenin Arashi reached under Minami Kotori's slender body, wrapped her arms around her knees and back, and lifted her up in a princess carry before turning and walking into the inn.

　The bird's delicate fragrance lingered around his nose. Sanzenin Arashi took a deep breath. For some reason, he just wanted to grab that innocent sleeping face, pinch its little nose, and force the bird to wake up by holding its breath.

　"Hmm..." Minami Kotori felt a ripple around her, and slightly opened her sleepy eyes. She found herself suspended in the air, as if she were being hugged. She snapped back to consciousness, and after seeing who it was, she asked in confusion, "Teacher Aoyama, what are you doing here?"

　Although it was only for a day, she had already come to regard this teacher as a close older brother.

　"Of course it's because you fell asleep in the car, you little idiot. I was worried your mom would catch a cold from the cold wind, so I let her go in first. And of course, I'll carry you, you human cargo." Sanzenin Arashi teased, "How does it feel to be carried in a princess carry, my little bird prince?"

　Having grown up with a real princess, Sanzenin Arashi tells these kinds of stories without batting an eye, instead exuding a sense of transgression that makes one want to laugh.

　"Eh...!?" The princess carry made Kotori blush shyly. "Um... um... Mr. Aoyama, please put Kotori down."

　"No, the little bird is so comfortable to hug, it's like a human-shaped pillow." Sanzenin Arashi teased her, deliberately taking big steps, and felt very happy watching the little bird blush.

　"Woo..."

　……

　"I'm so sorry to have troubled you, Mr. Aoyama," Nan Lingyin said apologetically, with a hint of confusion in her expression. "What happened? Why is the little bird not sleepy at all?"

　"It's because she got a gust of cold wind," Sanzenin Arashi deliberately struck a shivering pose. "I'm a little cold myself, let alone someone who's asleep."

　As we all know, blood pressure drops when people sleep, and they are very sensitive to the cold.

　Taking his jacket, Sanzenin Arashi put it on, glancing at Minami Kotori sitting to the side. The girl's face was slightly flushed, and she kept glancing over. He keenly caught this fleeting moment of shyness, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

　'Would this count as taking it all?' Sanzenin Arashi thought wickedly.

　"Is that so?" Nan Lingyin pursed her lips in confusion, then turned her head: "Little bird, would you like to soak in the hot spring? It can warm your body up a bit."

　Sanzenin Arashi 'sensibly' left the room.

　I'll have a proper 'talk' with Ms. Suzune tomorrow; I have to spend tonight with Mashiro.

　Thinking this, he opened the door to room number one and looked inside, only to find that Mashiro had not returned yet.

　'It's been half an hour, could she have gotten dizzy from soaking?' Sanzenin Arashi pondered for a moment. Given this naturally naive girl's personality, it was indeed possible. He went to the front desk to ask a staff member to go in and check.

　When he got to the front desk, he found... Mashiro wearing a yukata, slowly walking towards him with the help of a female staff member.

　The girl's fair skin turned red from being soaked, as if she had been sunburned under the scorching sun. Sanzenin Arashi quickly went over to her.

　"Lan, I'm dizzy from soaking."

　"I saw..."

　"Comfort me."

　"Go and rest." Sanzenin Arashi took Mashiro from the servant and helped her back to her room.

　Mashiro sat down reluctantly on the side, saying, "Arashi is bullying me."

　Where did they bully you?

　“They’re everywhere.”

　"Fine, I'm just teasing you. Now go to sleep!"

　Sanzenin Arashi said fiercely, then took a fan and started fanning herself.

　But then there was a knock on the door. "Is Mr. Aoyama home?"

　It's Shizuku Nishikino's voice.

　"what's up?"

　"I'd like to speak with Mr. Aoyama for a bit. Would it be convenient for you to open the door?"

　Sanzenin Arashi gave a strange look and glanced at Mashiro.

　However... Mrs. Nishikino, is it appropriate for you to be entering and leaving a man's room so late at night?

　..

242. It almost turned into a chaotic scene.

　Shizuku Nishikino sat down at the table, where a pot of tea sat. She had taken off her down jacket at the inn. Perhaps she had just finished soaking in the hot spring, as her fair skin exuded a pleasant scent. The yukata she wore had a unique charm, and it had nothing to do with her age. Her face was fair and rosy.

　"Miss Nishikino?" Arashi Sanzenin greeted her.

　"Can you tell me about Rinne?" Shizuku Nishikino said with a smile, "She's been under a lot of pressure lately, and I heard you introduced another teacher to Kotori."

　The mature older sister looked at Sanzenin Arashi with a scrutinizing gaze. Someone knew that Nishikino Shizuku was Minami Suzune's best friend, and seeing a man getting so close to her, it was inevitable that she would become suspicious.

　“Of course.” Thinking of this, Sanzenin Arashi smiled. “Is there anything you’d like to say, Miss Nishikino? Shall we talk about the wines of Portnathu, or the moats of England? Perhaps Miss Nishikino is interested in the famous paintings in Buckingham Palace?”

　Watching Sanzenin Arashi's elegant demeanor, Nishikino Shizuku couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. After giving him an approving look, she noticed Mashiro beside her, frowned slightly, and raised her pinky finger to ask, "Is this Mr. Aoyama's son?"

　"Ms. Nishikino, do you have any knowledge of famous paintings?" Sanzenin Arashi gave a different answer.

　This puzzled Shizuku Nishikino. "There is one thing: when I have nothing to do at home, I often look at art books."

　"Does Ms. Nishikino know Shiina Mashiro-sensei?" Sanzenin Arashi asked with a half-smile.

　“Of course I know. She’s the youngest world-class painter, and she’s even held a solo exhibition in Japan. Could it be…” Shizuku Nishikino opened her mouth, a look of astonishment on her face, “that she is…?”

　“This is Ms. Shiina Mashiro. She fainted from soaking in the hot spring and is resting now. Shall we not disturb her?” Sanzenin Arashi changed the subject. “Actually, I know that Ms. Suzune is under a lot of pressure, and I have offered to help her many times, but she is very stubborn. She won’t ask us friends for help until the very last minute.”

　Sanzenin Arashi cleverly placed Nishikino Shizuku's position alongside his own, and sure enough, Nishikino Shizuku's face showed an expression of 'teammate'.

　"So I wanted to take this opportunity to ask if Rin could accept help. Perhaps I'm being a bit rude, but Mr. Aoyama..." Shizuku Nishikino changed the subject, "You're interested in Rin, aren't you?"

　"Ok?"

　Sanzenin Arashi's heart skipped a beat. Mrs. Nishikino actually knew about this? Could it be that Minami Suzune told her something?

　"I noticed it all. The way you looked at Rin in the hospital that day was quite unusual, so I just tested the waters a little. At the entrance of the hot spring inn, I finally confirmed my thoughts. I hope Mr. Aoyama won't hold a grudge against me."

　Shizuku Nishikino spoke calmly, then picked up the tea on the table and took a sip, her eyes fixed on Arashi Sanzenin, who seemed unusually concerned about Suzune Minami.

　To put it simply, Kotori Minami and Honoka Kousaka have been best friends since childhood, as anyone who has watched Love Live! knows.

　Shizuku Nishikino and Suzune Minami have a close relationship, much like that of a bird. They have been very close since childhood, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they are childhood sweethearts and best friends.

　Therefore, she was very curious about Sanzenin Arashi's attitude, or you could say she cared about her friend.

　“Hmm, Ms. Nishikino is right. Let’s talk about something else.” Sanzenin Arashi’s palms were sweating. Wouldn’t getting close to her daughter make her wary?

　This is not a good sign.

　“I didn’t mean anything by it, Mr. Aoyama. You’re aware of Rin’s situation, so let’s not beat around the bush. I fully support what you’re doing; she’s under too much pressure. I just hope you won’t hurt Rin. I’ve noticed she’s been acting strange these past few days, and last time she came to the hospital…”

　Shizuku Nishikino gave Arashi Sanzenin a very subtle look, and the older sister's delicate body couldn't help but sway.

　Sanzenin Arashi instantly understood. Last time Nan Lingyin went to the OB-GYN, Nishikino Shizuku was the hospital's owner; she could easily tell what tests Nan Lingyin was having done. Considering the other woman's attitude these past few days, it wasn't hard for Mrs. Nishikino to imagine that her childhood friend and best friend, Nan Lingyin, had already been devoured by this man.

　Thinking about it, Shizuku Nishikino shifted uncomfortably all over. This was a human body, a living, breathing human body!!

　"Ah, I know what Ms. Nishikino is talking about. Don't worry about that. I will take good care of both Ms. Suzune and Kotori."

　"Well... Mr. Aoyama, we don't need the little bird, do we?"

　"Let's talk about something else."

　Just as the atmosphere became somewhat awkward, a knock sounded on the door.

　Sanzenin Arashi went to open the door. As soon as it opened, Nan Lingyin's pretty face came into view. The chairman's wife was standing at the door wearing a yukata. She lowered her head and said softly, "Won't you let me in?"

　The chairman's wife glanced into the room, her delicate body trembled, and an embarrassed expression appeared on her face.

　When she saw her best friend sitting inside, she felt as if she had visited her lover's house and found her husband sitting inside chatting and laughing with her younger man. She felt extremely uncomfortable.

　Sanzenin Arashi decisively pulled her hand and walked in. The three of them looked around at a small table. Nishikino Shizuku clenched her fist. She saw that her friend still had light makeup on her face after taking a bath. Who was she trying to impress?

　She found herself turned into a light bulb.

　Sanzenin Arashi was already parched, but Mrs. Nishikino stood up at that moment.

　"I'll head back now. See you tomorrow, Suzune, and Mr. Aoyama too. Have fun tonight... um, no, get some rest tonight."

　After Shizuku Nishikino left, Suzune Minami immediately tensed up, "Why...why is she here?"

　She asked Sanzenin Arashi somewhat anxiously.

　Sanzenin Arashi then repeated what Mrs. Nishikino had just said.

　Nan Lingyin was shocked: "How...how were we discovered..."

　Sanzenin Arashi shook her head, placing her hand on her thigh. "Miss Nishikino asked me to take good care of you..."