Tokyo: Starting with a fake boyfriend

"Um……"

Hearing his sigh, Minami Yamabuki realized that he was also very sad, and her almost broken heart was repaired and healed.

Although the character of the daughter who is utterly disappointed in her mother and the cruel lines were all created by Xiu Jun for himself, he obviously wouldn't want to be like this if it weren't necessary.

"Everything is difficult at the beginning. You've already completed the hardest part. Now you don't need to say anything harsh anymore. Just ignore her. Once your mother-in-law comes to your senses and takes the initiative to find me, we'll be halfway there."

After holding her for a while longer, Shiratori Osamu comforted her.

How long does it take for your mother to reach out to you?

Realizing that she was going to continue hurting her mother, Minami Yamabuki's heart began to ache again.

"I can't say for sure; it mainly depends on when she'll understand what I told her before I left."

When faced with this question, Shiratori Osamu shook his head.

Because his "sincere" persona was suddenly deemed successful, he actually thought his mother-in-law would come to her senses in a few days, but he couldn't be too absolute in his statements.

"I only made my mother cry once, and my heart is almost broken... How heartless can my father be to abandon her again and again when he sees her so sad and crying?"

In her grief, Minami Yamabuki suddenly thought of something, and a fire of anger seemed to burn in her chest.

My father has been cheating on me for the past six months, and he showed no remorse even last night. I can't imagine what his heart is made of.

"Because he is a selfish and scumbag from beginning to end! If he were a good person and truly loved his mother-in-law, he wouldn't have eloped with her back then and made her suffer with him."

Shiratori had already anticipated this, and his expression darkened as he angrily rebuked.

As soon as he finished speaking, a notification popped up indicating that the sincerity assessment had been successful.

This was his honest opinion; as a man, he despised Yamabuki Tomoya's actions from the bottom of his heart.

If the mother-in-law is a daughter who suffered greatly in a family that favored sons over daughters, then being eloped to a faraway place with her boyfriend would undoubtedly be a form of salvation.

The problem is that my mother-in-law's family is very well-off, so that's a different story.

"..."

Minami Yamabuki wanted to agree with this assessment, but she opened her mouth and then remained silent.

Based on last night's therapy and the heartache she just experienced, she has now completely seen through her father's true nature.

However, as a daughter, she cannot deny everything... If her father hadn't eloped with her mother back then, she wouldn't exist.

"Time to go to school."

As her sobs subsided, Shiratori Osamu sensed that she had calmed down and realized that there was no need to worry anymore, so he released his arms from her.

However, even though he let go, Yamabuki Minami buried her head in his arms and refused to let go.

An eighteen-year-old boy is like an incredibly dry prairie; he doesn't even need a spark, he'll blaze if exposed to the sun for too long.

After Shiratori Osamu felt relieved, because she was hugging him tightly, her slender body was soft and fragrant, and the summer school uniform was very thin, his attention immediately began to wander uncontrollably.

"Haven't you hugged me enough?"

However, before his body could react, Shiratori Shu had already entered a state of complete concentration.

"Hold it a little longer, consider it a desensitization exercise."

Coming back to her senses from her grief, Minami Yamabuki, nestled in his arms, felt embarrassed, but after a moment's hesitation, she still couldn't bear to let go.

Couples do more than just hold hands and shake hands; they also hug.

Most importantly, Xiu Jun cannot come to her house until her mother comes to her senses and actively seeks his help.

If we miss this opportunity, who knows when we'll get another chance?

Although they were classmates and could meet at school, she was too shy to do such desensitization exercises at school.

"I don't care, but if we linger here for too long and get caught, it could cause unnecessary complications for our plans."

Upon discovering that she was using desensitization exercises as a shield, Shiratori Osamu couldn't help but take a sidelong look.

"Ok."

Hearing these words, Minami Yamabuki reluctantly released her embrace.

Although she was still very sad and wanted to hug her mother a little longer for comfort, her mother's happiness was at stake and could not be compromised.

…………

Because of his emotional outburst that led to his violent outburst in front of his daughter and his embarrassment in front of the blond-haired man, Yamabuki Tomoya didn't fall asleep until 3 a.m.

But he was sound asleep when he was awakened by the sound of crying that disturbed his peaceful sleep.

Why is she crying again?

Tomoya Yamabuki recognized who was making the crying and couldn't help but feel annoyed.

How old are you? All you do is cry. Crying doesn't solve anything.

"Let her sleep a little longer, and then we'll comfort her when she wakes up."

He lifted his heavy eyelids and glanced at the wall, only to find it was just 7:02. He turned over, covered one ear, and went back to sleep.

…………

Children who are loved from a young age are usually more easily moved to tears and will express their feelings of gratitude and grievances through crying.

In her daughter's room, Yamabuki collapsed to the floor and cried for a long time until the grievances in her heart gradually subsided and her tears finally stopped.

She got up from the floor, patted her skirt a few times, and walked out of the room barefoot.

Upon arriving at the dining room and seeing the breakfast for four, she sat down and began to eat alone.

Breakfast has gone cold because it was left out for quite a while without being properly cared for.

“You’re always like this. Every time something happens, all you do is cry and then do nothing… Mom, you’re so disappointing.”

Her expression was numb, one could say she was heartbroken. But as she ate, her mind replayed her daughter's words before she left, and that back view that never looked back. The tears she had managed to hold back welled up again.

She's not just someone who cries, nor is she someone who does nothing.

She really tried her best to make this family as happy and harmonious as it used to be, and to prevent it from falling apart.

But her husband insisted on having an affair and refused to settle down and return to the family. What could she do?

Just then, feeling wronged, Yamabuki suddenly remembered what Shiratori-kun had said before he left:

"Life is not just one path. If one path is blocked, then take another."

These words are very simple and easy to understand; they are not complicated. You only need to read them once to grasp the meaning.

"Since my husband insists on having an affair and refuses to return to the family, wouldn't it be better for me to choose divorce?"

"The reason why Xiaonan was so angry just now is probably because Zhiye scolded me during dinner last night, and I did nothing but hide in my room and cry, which made me feel bad for her."

"If I divorce my husband, will Xiaonan forgive me?"

"What will life be like after the divorce? Will I continue to live in this house?"

"Hmm... how about we talk to Shiratori-kun first? He's quite smart, so it's not too late to hear his opinion before making a decision."

Because it was a very important decision, Yamabuki, although she had figured it out, still had many concerns. After thinking it over, she decided to find help.

Although Shiratori-kun doesn't have a good reputation at school, based on their time together these past few days and what he said when he said goodbye, she felt that this boy was quite trustworthy.

Chapter 73 Have I really become blond?

Takeno High School is located in Shinjuku Ward, which is adjacent to Shibuya Ward. It's still early, so there's no need to rush to school.

Since they hadn't had breakfast yet, Shiratori Osamu led Yamabuki Minami into a convenience store on the way.

There are very few shops that specialize in selling breakfast in Japan. Most people are used to eating at home, while office workers usually eat at convenience stores.

"This will be 1245 yen. Thank you for your patronage. Please come again next time."

The convenience store clerk was a woman in her thirties. After scanning each item, collecting payment, and giving change, she wore a professional smile.

He grabbed the change and put it in his pants, then picked up the plastic bag and walked out.

As they turned to leave the store, the female shop assistant's smile vanished instantly, and she couldn't help but glance at them a couple more times.

This combination of two people is too unconventional; they represent two extremes and seem very discordant.

The girl is slender and petite with fair and delicate skin. She speaks softly and gently, giving people a quiet and well-behaved feeling. She is obviously a good girl.

In contrast, tall and strong boys, although handsome, look like delinquents and are serious, giving off a feeling of being unapproachable.

After buying breakfast, Shiratori Osamu and Yamabuki Minami continued walking, but instead of heading to the subway station, they found a public bench to sit on.

"Eat your fill before going to school."

After finding a place to sit down, Shiratori Osamu took out the sandwich and orange juice she had chosen from the plastic bag and handed them to her.

"Thank you."

Minami Yamabuki took it with both hands and began to eat it in small bites.

At the same time, Shiratori Osamu picked up a rice ball and started eating.

The rice balls taste so-so, but the rice provides a longer-lasting feeling of fullness and can provide more energy.

He quickly finished the rice ball, then took out a deluxe sandwich and continued eating, occasionally taking a sip of milk.

During this process, the duo attracted a lot of attention.

Looking at it this way, I really do look like a blond guy.

Noticing the strange looks from passersby, Shiratori Osamu glanced at Yamabuki Minami sitting next to him and thought to himself.

Instigating a well-behaved, virtuous girl to quarrel with her family, and then taking her to eat sandwiches on a public bench in the street... how is this behavior any different from that of a blond-haired guy?

Even so, he only mocked himself in his heart, without any psychological burden.

After all, he wasn't a real blond guy, and he never intended to corrupt good girls.

"what happened?"

Noticing his gaze, Minami Yamabuki consciously raised her head.

"Is it tasty?"

Shiratori Osamu hadn't intended to attract her attention, but seeing her question, he simply started chatting casually.

The class monitor comes from a very wealthy family; she's practically a rich young lady, and she's not even in the same social class as ordinary people.

I don't know if she can get used to a sandwich that costs 280 yen at the convenience store.

"It's quite delicious. The cucumber pieces are crisp, the diced ham is springy, and the texture is very rich. The bread crust is salty, and the orange juice is also very good."

When faced with this question, Minami Yamabuki paused for a moment before responding enthusiastically.

"You're such a good critic, are you a food connoisseur?"

This response was unexpected by Shiratori Osamu, who couldn't help but chuckle, amused by her.

This review is so comprehensive, it's the complete opposite of someone who orders takeout on Meituan, only says whether it's delicious or not, or even leaves no review at all.

"Feel sorry."

Seeing him unable to suppress his laughter, Yamabuki Minami thought she had said something wrong, and immediately lowered her head with a dark expression.

"Why are you apologizing? I didn't mean to laugh at you, I was quite happy,"

Finding that her thoughts were as sensitive as ever, Shiratori Osamu quickly comforted her.

"That's good. I thought I had gone too far."

Minami Yamabuki was initially very upset, but when she realized he was smiling happily, she immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"Easy to raise, easy to coax, filial, gentle, excellent grades, from a wealthy family, provides emotional support, and is so beautiful... What a good girl! I hope she won't be fooled by a scumbag like Old Deng in the future."

Seeing her relieved smile, Shiratori Osamu took another bite of his sandwich and couldn't help but glance at her sideways.

He had four relationships in his previous life. Although he had met a good girl, he had never met a girl as good as the class monitor.

After breakfast, they headed to the station.

Public trash cans are rare on the streets of Japan; they are usually only found around convenience stores, train stations, and vending machines.

After throwing away their trash, they went to the platform to wait in line.

It was rush hour, and Shibuya is a very bustling area. The platform was incredibly lively, packed with people.