Green plums cannot become lovers.

This young man truly deserves immense credit for his promotion.

"Uncle, if you change your phone number or address in the future, please let me know first."

An and Asuka confirmed with the man beforehand, because they didn't want to experience a scenario like "after the adults changed their phone numbers and addresses, the friends they had promised to see again gradually disappeared into the crowd."

"You're so clever, kid."

The man, who had initially felt some gratitude, was left speechless after hearing these words. But after a short while, he couldn't help but smile.

He didn't know why he laughed, but at this moment, seeing the boy say those words so seriously, he found it quite amusing.

If it were in the past, he would have either scoffed or dismissed it.

He really has changed a lot since that day.

The man recalled the words he had spoken to the boy in front of him that day; he had judged him as a bad kid and a villain based solely on his first impression.

But actually, this boy is really quite good.

Her excellent grades, cheerful personality, and talent changed Nanami and him as well.

Now that things have come to this, he deserves to say thank you.

"Anhe." The man looked at Anhe and Asuka with a kind expression and said sincerely, "Thank you, good child."

If it weren't for his appearance, he would still be an unqualified parent who imposed his own ideas on his daughter.

"Wow~ So Uncle doesn't think I'm a villain after all, that's great."

"..."

An and Asuka spoke mischievously, which brought a kind expression to the man's face.

"However, I appreciate your thanks, Uncle. I wish you a bright future and continued success."

With a single sentence, the man's embarrassment was resolved, and a smile returned to his face.

"it is good."

"That's settled then." An and Asuka pushed the girl beside them in front of her parents. "It's getting late, you should set off quickly."

"Birds..."

"Shh, don't say anymore." An and Asuka smiled and pressed their index fingers to the girl's lips, whispering, "This is just a short separation. We have a long time to meet each other again."

"So, let's save these tears for our next meeting, okay?"

The more you say when you part, the more reluctant you become, and the more reluctant you become, the sadder you feel.

Before they officially became friends, he had actually met this girl by chance, and each time he met her, she was silent and lifeless.

But then he discovered that the girl had a beautiful smile. So, he wanted the girl to stay happy forever.

He didn't want the other person to cry, even if it was for his own sake.

"Mmm..." Aoyama Nanami nodded, forcing back tears.

"Very well, then goodbye."

"and many more."

"Birds..."

"Chirp."

After seeing the blushing girl off to the car, An and Asuka smiled and said goodbye to the two adults.

Goodbye, uncles and aunties.

"Stinky boy!"

The man gritted his teeth and glared at him, but he didn't get angry.

An and Asuka watched the three get into the car, the engine roaring to life. After a brief pause, the car slowly started moving again, and with a wave from him, it sped off into the distance.

[Host, are you just going to give all these attribute points I've saved up for so long to Nanami like this?]

After all, you have to give something as a gift, right?

Actually, it's only a few attribute points, which he doesn't need right now, so it's better to give them to the girl to make her stronger and able to protect herself.

He was also worried that she would be bullied in the new environment.

[Excellent, excellent, truly a host I've chosen.]

Volume 1: Chapter 51 Becoming Your Childhood Sweetheart

The rice seedlings in the fields are growing taller and taller, and the grass and trees in the woods are lush and green. A clear stream flows gently around the small town, carrying away the petals that have fallen into the river, their destination unknown.

The gentleness of spring is gradually fading away, and the scorching heat of summer is about to arrive.

In the park, children played and frolicked, their laughter echoing through the air.

An and Asuka sat on a bench, quietly watching the girls not far away. Just seeing the smiles on their faces made him feel completely content.

Two months have passed since Nanami left. Life has been peaceful and uneventful during these two months. All he needs to do every day is study, eat, sleep, and check on the girls' studies to prevent them from falling behind.

Without the constraints of family chores, the girls laughed much more, and even Shizuka was able to show a sunny smile.

So cute!

As An and Asuka watched, the corners of their mouths involuntarily began to turn up.

"Wow, are all the girls really that pretty? I'm practically drooling."

An and Asuka didn't want to pay attention to the voice coming from beside them, but the owner of the voice kept coming closer until it came into their sight.

"You're hurting my eyes."

An and Asuka reached out and pushed away the head in front of them with some disgust, but the girl stuck to him like a leech.

"Don't come near me, you're filthy."

This guy had just finished playing with everyone, and he was all sweaty, so it felt sticky and hot against me.

"No, your body feels so cool and comfortable."

The blue-haired girl was not saddened by An and Asuka's words. Instead, she squinted her eyes and leaned against the boy's arm with a comfortable expression.

It was almost July, and the temperature was already 30 degrees Celsius. Everyone else was sweltering, but this boy felt cool and comfortable against the skin.

"I think you've lost your mind from the heat," Anhe Feibiao said helplessly. He wasn't dead, so how could his body be cold?

"But it's really cool."

"You should wipe the sweat off your clothes first, otherwise don't stick so close to me."

Seeing that she couldn't get rid of this guy, Anwa Asuka could only toss him a handkerchief with some disgust so he could wipe the sweat from her face and arms. However, the girl then took advantage of the situation and raised her arm in front of Anwa Asuka.

"Can you wipe it for me?"

"No."

"Ugh, you're such a cheapskate. You've already wiped Marina and Shizuka's clothes."

“We’re family, you’re just a friend.”

"Huh? We're just ordinary friends now?"

Upon hearing that her relationship with the boy was so shallow, Anna was immediately devastated.

They've known each other since last summer, gone to festivals together, participated in competitions together, and even met up and played together frequently. Logically, their relationship should be quite close, so why are they just ordinary friends?

"if not?"

"Waaaaah, you're making me really sad."

"I see you're laughing quite happily, with your clothes and umbrella (two) (nine) Erhai."

As An and Asuka were talking, An took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat off the girl's hands, otherwise it would be an eyesore to have her blocking their way.

"And on the face."

After drying one hand, Anna Hanami leaned her face close to hers. Her cheeks were flushed from the sunlight and her exercise, making her look adorable.

"It looks like a monkey's butt."

Anhe Asuka commented.

"You should at least say it's an apple."

"At least apples are sweet and juicy, do you think you're sweet?"

The other girls all had a youthful charm, and even Marina, with her cheerful personality, sometimes showed a girlish reserve. But this girl, from the moment I met her until now, has always acted very carefree.

"I feel sweet."

"All right."

Knowing that their attacks would have no effect on the girl, An and Asuka said no more.

But the girl wouldn't let him go.

Then, Yana saw Anna looking at the girls who were playing around, and asked in a teasing tone, "Hey, do you like Shizuka and Marina?"

“They are my family, of course I love them.”

He had long regarded the girls as his own family, so how could he not like them?

"Idiot, I didn't mean that kind of liking, I meant the kind of liking that makes you want to marry them, after all, aren't you childhood sweethearts?"

In her opinion, childhood sweethearts should become lovers.

An and Asuka looked at Anna with an expression as if she were an idiot, and said, "How can childhood friends become lovers?"

"Huh? I disagree with that!"

She could accept the boy saying her face looked like a monkey's butt, and she could accept him disliking her, but she just couldn't accept this argument.

Why can't childhood sweethearts become lovers?

"Childhood sweethearts should become lovers!"

When Banami saw Anna, she couldn't help but shout loudly, while An and Asuka gave her a disdainful look and remained silent.

Why are you looking at me like that? Am I wrong?

"I disagree," An and Asuka said. "To become lovers in such familiar circumstances, with no secrets between each other, don't you find that strange?"

Even if it weren't for him, Marina and Shizuka would definitely think so too.

"What are you saying? Childhood sweethearts, innocent and carefree, how romantic it would be if they became lovers."

As Anja spoke, Bana stared intently at Anwa and Asuka, ready to retaliate at the slightest rebuttal.

"Then think of it that way. I wish you all the best."

"you you......"

These words made Anna Hanami feel like she had punched a cotton ball, utterly powerless. This kind of acceptance was even more painful than a direct rebuttal.

"You despicable bastard!"

"You can't attack someone just because they don't agree with your opinion."

"I, I..."

Upon hearing this, Bana saw that Anja's face turned bright red. Seeing this, An and Asuka ignored her and turned their attention back to the two girls not far away.

Bana saw Anja taking deep breaths beside her, and it took her a while to recover.

Then, as if she had made up her mind, she gritted her teeth and said, "I've decided, I want to be your childhood sweetheart too!"

"what?"

An and Asuka turned their heads, thinking they had misheard. But the girl's expression told them that she was serious.

"I'm going to show you just how wonderful childhood sweethearts can be!"

"You're taking this too seriously..."

"Of course, I've never been this serious before."

The girl crossed her arms over her chest; this was truly the first time in a long time that she had made such a serious declaration.

"..."