Tokyo Three Generations

“Aine, the Toyokawa family is indeed quite powerful, but you don’t need to be intimidated by the title of young lady. She is actually a very humble and gentle person, and she hates bullying the weak. Therefore, she will not bully people. Just treat her normally…”

His explanation backfired, because Aine saw it as him siding with Miss Toyokawa and speaking up for her, which intensified her sense of rejection.

"Aine, what's wrong? Who are you chatting with?" At this moment, Takasaki Mio also noticed that Aine seemed a little off, staring blankly at her phone.

Interrupted by her aunt, Ai Yin suddenly woke up and quickly shook her head with a smile, "It's okay, Auntie... I was just chatting."

Because she was far away, Mio Takasaki couldn't see Aine's phone screen, but from Aine's expression of both annoyance and uncertainty at that moment, she seemed to have guessed something.

"Is Chun talking to you? Did that brat say something offensive that made you angry?"

Ai Yin didn't want to complain, so she continued to shake her head. "No...it's just a small matter. Let me get back to you first. Can you wait a moment?"

Mio Takasaki was a little worried, but she didn't want to interfere too much in the children's affairs, so she could only sigh. "Alright, we'll wait for you."

So she and Mrs. Chihaya stood on the nearby green space to rest, leaving Aine alone.

At this moment, Aine, who finally had a break, could focus all her attention back on the current situation.

"Brother Chun, are you meeting with Miss Toyokawa? Why did she suddenly make this request?" she asked directly.

Because she didn't want to say the word "date," she gritted her teeth and replaced it with another word.

"Um... I met with her today because of something." Since things had come to this point, Jun Takasaki didn't want to hide it anymore, so he simply admitted it. "And then she mentioned you, and if she felt like it, she asked me to introduce you... I thought it was fine, so I agreed. Aine, if you mind, I can help you decline."

Ai Yin gently bit her lip, and the pain from her lips actually lessened her anger a little.

How could she possibly refuse at a time like this? Or rather, what reason would she have to refuse?

She didn't want to appear inferior.

"No, I don't mind at all. Everyone would love to curry favor with someone as capable as Miss Toyokawa. How could I possibly waste such a precious opportunity..."

Jun Takasaki could tell she was being sarcastic, and therefore, he could tell that Aine was very unhappy at the moment.

This unhappiness wasn't directed at himself, but at Miss Toyokawa, whom he hadn't even met yet.

He suddenly felt a pang of regret, even wondering if he had made a mistake.

However, things have come to this point, and it seems there is no room for maneuver.

Xiangzi was eager to see Aiyin, and Aiyin showed no sign of backing down, readily agreeing—was there any room for him to intervene? It seemed there wasn't.

"Okay, in that case, I'll tell her your reply... and then we'll arrange a time and place for you two." After a moment of silence, Jun Takasaki could only cautiously say, "What do you think?"

"Then I'll follow your arrangements, Chun-nii..." Aine replied casually. "I don't really care where we meet, as long as Chun-nii doesn't take sides and just try to please the young lady..."

"Is it really necessary to make such a serious statement?" Jun Takasaki thought to himself.

"What are you thinking?" he retorted to Aine. "It's just getting to know each other, it's not like we're going to fight. I think you two are both very talented, and you might even become good friends..."

"Hmph, friend..." Ai Yin sneered inwardly.

"This young lady has been the center of attention since childhood, she certainly doesn't lack friends, right? I don't think I need to cling to her. Besides, I don't think she has any reason to consider me a friend." She replied with this cold message, "I'm worried that if she bullies me, I'll be completely helpless..."

“You’re really overthinking it,” Jun Takasaki retorted again.

"But what if that's really the case? Jun-nii, will you just stand by and do nothing or help her bully me?" Chihaya Aine seemed to be really into it, stubbornly pressing for this hypothetical question.

When faced with this question, Jun Takasaki remained silent.

In his entire life, so far, he has never let anyone bully Aine, whether at home or at school, or even himself.

This "protection" not only gave Ai Yin a sense of security, but also gave him a sense of heroic self-satisfaction.

How could he possibly deny this self-satisfaction?

“First of all, she’s not that kind of person, I believe her. Secondly, if she really does bully you, then I will be your strongest support, in the past, now, and in the future!” Finally, he gave a resolute answer. “Admittedly, the Toyokawa family is indeed quite remarkable, even more powerful than my family, but even so, I will fight to the end.”

This reply shattered Aine's initial anxiety and anger, bringing a joyful smile back to her face.

Chun-gege really hasn't changed...

Then there's nothing to fear.

"What Miss Toyokawa? How could someone who suddenly appeared possibly shatter our bond of so many years?" she thought to herself.

“Thank you for saying that, Chun-gege…” Then, she changed her aggressive tone and solemnly wrote a gentle yet firm message on her phone, “I will always stand by your side. No matter what happens, no matter who is your enemy, I will always be the Ai-yin you can trust, just like in the past… We will always stand together, forever and ever.”

After writing this passage, which she herself found somewhat embarrassing, she blushed slightly and added a final sentence: "I made a mistake in a moment of passion, but I have learned my lesson. From now on, I will strive to reform myself, study hard, live a good life, and become your best support. Chun-gege, please encourage me with you... I really, really like you and need you very much."

Junya Takasaki could see that, despite having many regrets and remorse, Chihaya Aine had adjusted her mindset and was ready to embrace a new stage in her life.

This is a good thing and deserves encouragement.

"Yeah, Aine, good luck. I like you too."

? 123, fold down and hand over

June weather is unpredictable, sometimes sunny and sometimes rainy.

On this hot, humid, and overcast midday, Chihaya Aine, holding her phone, followed the directions provided by her phone's navigation and walked step by step into a park.

This park is not large, but it is quiet and lush with vegetation, making it a favorite place for nearby residents to relax.

—And more importantly, it is very close to the famous Tsukimori Girls' School, a school for young ladies, so girls from that school often pass by or stop there, and their figures are a beautiful sight in the park.

Aiyin came here today specifically to meet one of the students.

Not long ago, she accepted Miss Toyokawa's invitation to meet. After Jun Takasaki relayed the message to Shoko, Shoko quickly provided a meeting place: the small park next to Tsukinomori.

In Xiangzi's opinion, it would be making a mountain out of a molehill to invite Chihaya Aine directly to her home, and it would seem like she was deliberately putting on airs as a rich young lady—they had only just met, and she didn't want to appear too aggressive.

So after much deliberation, she decided on this meeting place.

In other words, Aiyin came as promised.

It's impossible for Aine not to feel uneasy at all. After all, she has been well protected since childhood, and the classmates and friends she encounters in life are people of similar social class, with the highest being the Takasaki family.

Now, she has to face the heir of the TGW Group alone... This kind of character setting is just too over-the-top for Aine.

However, despite her unease, her stubbornness and pride supported her in accepting the challenge and fearlessly making her way here.

It wasn't that she was exceptionally courageous, but rather that she would never allow anyone to take away the person she had cherished since childhood.

No matter how weak her body or how meager her strength, she would stubbornly guard her treasure, and even if she died, she would die standing.

Yes, she came straight here today with the mindset of "dying standing up".

Even if she were scolded arrogantly by the young lady, or even beaten up, she would not back down.

After arriving at the location shown by the navigation, Ai Yin put away her phone, then slowly looked around before walking along the park path into the depths of the park.

Soon, she saw Miss Toyokawa standing next to a swing set commonly used by children.

Because she had seen Toyokawa's appearance in photos before, she recognized her at a glance, even though there was some distance between them.

The young lady stood there alone, with no bodyguards or group of girlfriends around her; she had come to the event alone.

It seems she doesn't intend to resort to violence or force here.

Aine's unease subsided slightly, and she took a few steps, slowly walking towards the other person.

As she walked, she kept her eyes on him.

At this moment, Miss Toyokawa was wearing a simple plaid skirt and a women's shirt with a bow at the collar. Her long, wavy hair, which was gradually turning light blue, was braided into pigtails on both sides.

Looking at her like this, she seems less like a high-and-mighty heiress and more like a well-behaved and sensible top student.

However, beneath her simple appearance, one can discern a hint of something extraordinary in her posture and demeanor.

She seemed to have arrived a little earlier than me, but she stood there silently, neither looking around nor showing any anxiety. Her body was taut, showing no sign of laziness or slackness.

Moreover, standing next to the swing covered in vines, her body seemed to blend into the scene, making her very photogenic.

Only girls who have received etiquette training from a young age and are used to being the center of attention can appear so natural even in the most unintentional moments.

There was no arrogance or haughtiness about her, yet one could sense a restrained and noble air about her. Just standing there, one could tell that she was no ordinary person.

As expected of a young lady... Although I had already seen what Toyokawa Shoko looked like in photos, seeing her in person at this moment still touched Aine's heart.

To her, the other person seemed to be from another world (which actually seemed to be the case).

According to the ironclad laws of class society, two people should never have crossed paths in their lives. However, due to the twists of fate, two parallel lines suddenly intersect.

As the two grew closer, Xiangzi finally noticed Aine's arrival.

She turned her body slightly and then looked up at Aine.

Because she had already seen Aine in photos before, she recognized Aine at first glance.

Then, a gentle smile appeared on her previously expressionless face, and she took a light step and walked towards Aine.

The two people were walking towards each other, so the distance between them was decreasing very quickly. In no time, when they were only about a meter apart, they both stopped.

Just as Aine had observed Xiangzi earlier, she was also observing Aine as she approached him.

The pink-haired girl in front of me was wearing a dress. Although she was not wearing any makeup, she was still stunningly beautiful. Moreover, she seemed to have a kind of "pure" quality that made people feel happy just by looking at her.

She didn't know how to describe this sense of purity, or perhaps it was the feeling of being so well protected since childhood that she was unaware of the dangers of the world.

As expected of someone Chun raised from childhood, so sunny and cheerful… She suddenly sighed softly to herself.

However, the initial shock lasted only a moment, and she quickly regained her composure.

She had seen a lot of the world since she was a child, and even more so recently. She had seen countless group general managers, high-ranking officials and celebrities, so a little girl of the same age would not affect her much.

After the two stopped, Xiangzi took the initiative to bow slightly first.

"Is this Chihaya-san? She's just as pretty and cute as I expected... Nice to meet you."

Her bow was perfectly timed, and her voice was clear and articulate, demonstrating the respect due to her.

However, her upright posture and polite words made Aine feel an invisible pressure.

Fortunately, she didn't feel ashamed of herself, and naturally bowed as well.

"Toyokawa-kun, your demeanor is just as I expected... Nice to meet you!"

After exchanging pleasantries, the two walked side by side along the park path.

Because they were the weaker party, Aine decided to take the initiative and regain some momentum.

So, she smiled and asked Xiangzi, "To be honest, when I heard Chun-gege say that Fengchuan wanted to meet me, I was quite surprised! I never thought that someone as lowly as me would have the honor of meeting you..."

“Brother Chun?” Xiangzi noticed one of the keywords.

“Yes, that’s what I call him,” Aine replied with a smile. “You’ve called him that since you were little.”

There's no need to emphasize it twice, is there? This is too deliberate... Xiangzi's smile froze slightly.

Although she knew that Aine was intentionally trying to intimidate her and that she shouldn't let her emotions get the better of her, she still couldn't help feeling a little jealous.

Why can she do it but I can't?

The quality of a relationship shouldn't be determined by the order in which people meet... otherwise, that would be too unfair...

Although she was internally complaining, Xiangzi maintained a proper demeanor on the surface. "I see... You two have such a good relationship, it's enviable! Seeing how sunny and cheerful Chihaya is, I suppose Jun has always been carefully protecting you as you grew up together, just like he would a younger sister."

“Of course.” Aine’s face lit up with genuine joy and pride. “From childhood to adulthood, he and Aunt Mio have always taken good care of me. Whenever I encounter any difficulties, as long as I ask them for help, I always get enough assistance. So I’ve always been very grateful to them…”

Xiangzi kept a close eye on Aiyin's expression, so she had no doubt about the truthfulness of Aiyin's words.

Hmph, that guy always gets all compassionate when he's around pretty girls... turns out it's a habit he's had since he was little.

While it's commendable that he's a good person, it would be better if he weren't so "kind-hearted"...

"I'm so envious..." With a hint of sarcasm, Xiangzi nodded slightly, then said in a seemingly flattering tone, "I'm an only child in my family. I've never had an older brother or sister since I was little. Sometimes I fantasize that I could have an older brother who would always care for me and protect me, and who would grow up with me. Unfortunately, that can only be a fantasy. Chihaya-kun, please cherish this good fortune."

Her words were calm and gentle, and she seemed to have no aggression whatsoever.

But that's precisely what makes it terrifying!

Ai-yin felt even more pressure.

If Toyokawa Shoko were the kind of "bullying rich heiress" type, and she were to be coerced or bribed from the start, Aine wouldn't be worried no matter how rich or powerful her family was, because she knew that Jun-nii would never like that kind of person.

However, the more modest and gentle Xiangzi acted, displaying the demeanor of a young lady, the more uneasy she felt.

"Yes, I will cherish it." With a hint of wariness, Aine nodded emphatically. "I am not the kind of person who only takes and does not know how to be grateful or give back. I have said before that when I grow up, I will be Chun-nii's assistant and use all my knowledge to help him."

"Pfft..." Ai Yin spoke seriously, but Xiangzi couldn't help but chuckle softly.

Aine looked at the other person with some confusion, while Xiangzi quickly waved his hand and apologized.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I just remembered that you're not the only one who thought that way... There are other people who have said almost the same thing to me."