I won't be a loser.

"Pillow! Pillow! I don't want to sleep without a pillow tonight!"

"They're also sold in the shops on the commercial street. You can just buy one later. There's no need to keep repeating it. You're almost making me deaf."

"Why didn't I think of this when I was shopping today?"

"The quality of the goods in Roppongi is acceptable, but the price is there. Do you have the money to buy them?"

Speechless, Mitsuye, who wanted to find fault, suddenly recalled what happened in Roppongi today. Thinking of the outrageous price, his spirits, which had just recovered a little, suddenly sank again, and he muttered strange words under his mouth.

I moved closer to her and listened carefully for a while, and found that she was saying things like 'I must surprise everyone', 'Wait until I have money', etc.

"Hey! Xianren, are you here to go shopping again today? There are fresh vegetables here, don't you want to take a look?"

"Are you going shopping with your family today?"

"Come and see the fresh fish. I can sell it to you at a lower price!"

As soon as they arrived at the commercial street, Mitsuha saw the old man with a gentle smile on his face and was greeted by many people. She couldn't help but look at him subtly. Even Miyamizu Futaba, who wanted to take a look at the environment, was surprised by her son's popularity here, and looked at Xianren with some surprise.

The wise man who usually always takes the initiative to deal with and manage relationships with others now responded to everyone's greetings with a smile on his face.

"I'm just here to buy some daily necessities today. I'll definitely come tomorrow."

"My family came to visit me in Tokyo."

"Then please help me pack two saury later. Come and get them after I finish buying daily necessities."

When she was in Itomori, she had never seen her brother so enthusiastic. Mitsuha had a strange look in her eyes. After greeting everyone and arriving at the store, Mitsuha came to Kento's side and stared at him for a long time with a subtle look, looking confused.

He didn't want to pay any attention to her at first, but seeing her hanging around him, Xianren felt annoyed, so he looked at her face, wanting to see what was wrong with her.

"What happened this time?"

"You weren't this enthusiastic towards people when you were in Itomori, were you? And here you suddenly become so..."

While considering what words to use, Xianren also understood what Sanye meant. It was probably because when he was in his hometown, his attitude towards people was average. It couldn't be said to be indifferent, but it was definitely not enthusiastic either. He kept a distance from everyone.

But now that I'm in Tokyo, I suddenly have such good relationships with people, which is a bit hard to understand.

"I thought it was something."

After retracting his gaze, Xianren continued to select the goods, and answered Mitsuha by the way, resolving her doubts.

"When I was in Itomori, everyone knew each other, and many of us were relatives. If I had any problems, there would always be someone willing to help. But it's different in Tokyo. I don't know anyone. If I don't build good relationships with everyone, then when I need help in the future, there will be no one to help me. Wouldn't that be pitiful?"

"...So that's the purpose."

Mitsuha nodded, and at the same time looked at Xianren with some contempt, probably thinking that Xianren was a little too realistic.

The wise man noticed Sanye's reaction, but did not make any excuses.

She was still young and had not suffered the harshness of society. When she suffered injustice, she realized how important it was to handle interpersonal relationships well.

They put some daily necessities into the shopping basket, and then threw some things that Mitsuha wanted to buy into their own shopping basket. The two of them and Miyamizu Futaba acted separately. Things like pillows and some other daily necessities were handed over to Miyamizu Futaba to deal with, while Kento and Mitsuha took care of the trivial matters and various seasonings and foods.

When the two arrived at the prepared food area, Sanye saw all kinds of ready-made bento boxes and even ramen. She couldn't help but widen her eyes and once again sighed at the convenience of the city.

The wise man, who was used to seeing these things, looked at Sanye with a curious expression and turned his head to look elsewhere.

It was just a casual glance, but he saw a familiar figure in his field of vision, which made him feel surprised. He kept his eyes on the girl and watched her prepare to pick out a mitsuba to take home. Xianren handed the shopping basket to her.

"Just watch here. I'll be gone for a while and back soon."

"what?"

When Sanye heard what Xianren said, she turned her head to look beside her, only to see Xianren's back.

I wanted to follow, but looking at the bento I had picked halfway through, I hesitated for a moment and decided to stay where I was and continue looking at the bento of various flavors...

- - - -

I was invited by a friend to go to the movies, and halfway through, my friend went on a blind date, and then I ended up accompanying him on the blind date.

Thanks to Grisaili, Loli Bubble Bath, Xumi Ring, O Seat of the Traveler Association, Star Travel Rainbow, Aliang Benliang, Tax Evasion is Such a Pleasure, Baihe Xiaoniao, It's a Three-Headed Dog, and Somarez for their monthly tickets and blades! Thank you all for your recommendation votes!

Cherry Blossom Season: 151. I Will Support You

Xianren shook off Sanye beside him to avoid her causing him trouble, and walked towards the familiar figure. The other person was carefully selecting goods and did not notice his approach. Xianren smiled and stretched out his hand.

When a strange and good-looking hand suddenly appeared from the edge of her vision, Nishimiya Glass, who was picking up goods, looked along the hand and towards the other person's body with some surprise. When her eyes fell on the other person's face and saw the familiar face, Nishimiya Glass blinked in surprise.

"I didn't expect to meet you here again. Are you out alone today?"

She put down the pear in her hand, nodded, glanced at the wise man in front of her, then looked around, her eyes resting on the wise man with some curiosity.

The girl stretched out her hand and was about to ask the wise man in sign language, but as soon as she raised her arm, she remembered that the boy in front of her did not seem to understand her sign language. She felt a little embarrassed and reached into her pocket to pick up a small notebook.

"I am alone, are you too?"

"Not today. I came out with my family. They came from my hometown to visit me. They were staying at my place and were short of some daily necessities, so they came to fill in the gaps. Is your sister home?"

Thinking of the tomboyish girl when they met last time, Xianren couldn't help but smile. The girl who loved and protected her sister like that had a little hostility towards him, but Xianren didn't hate her. On the contrary, he liked and liked the sister who had a different personality from Sanye.

"Yuzuru is taking care of her grandmother at home."

"Yuzuru, um, that's the name."

Looking at the name on the notebook, Xianren nodded. After a while, he couldn't remember the name of Nishimiya Shoko's sister. When he saw Nishimiya Shoko write her name, he recalled the girl's name at that time.

"Are you buying fruit alone today?"

He took a look at the fruits on the shelves. It seemed that Nishimiya Glass had picked up pears just now. He glanced at the shelf and saw a variety called "Lucky Water". There were two medium-sized ones, and the price was 698 yen.

Even though he had long been accustomed to the high prices of fruits here, he still felt a little uneasy when he saw the price. He squinted his eyes and stared at it for a while, then sighed.

It is precisely because the fruits here are too expensive that he doesn't buy fruits on weekdays.

"Xing Shuili, do you want to buy this?"

There were still three sets on the shelf. Xianren glanced at Nishimiya Glass next to him. The girl shook her head repeatedly. She was just taking a look and was not planning to buy anything.

Looking at the fruits on the shelf, Xianren thought carefully and picked up a box of grapes. The shopping basket was not in his hand, and he would have to put it in Sanye's shopping basket later, so he could only hold it himself.

"My sister is still waiting for me. I'm going back to find her first."

Blinking, Nishimiya Naoko's eyes wandered and fell behind Xianren. Xianren noticed that something was wrong with her eyes, and seemed to realize something. He turned his head to look behind him and saw the figure hiding behind the shelf, staring at this place.

After noticing that both of them were looking towards him, the figure hiding behind the shelf dodged a little, as if thinking that he would not be seen.

"..."

Kento sometimes felt that it was a pity that his sister didn't become a comedian when her watery eyes appeared from the gaps between the shelves and the merchandise. He could not understand how the adult Mitsuha could become such a dignified and elegant woman like Miyamizu Futaba.

"Don't hide, come out, we've all seen it."

She shouted softly towards the shelf. Mitsuha, who was hiding, knew that she had been discovered. She didn't want to hide, so she slowly walked out from behind the shelf, came in front of the two of them, stood next to Xianren, and looked at Nishimiya Glass with some curiosity.

"Is this person also your friend, brother?"

"Well, this is Mitsuha Miyamizu, my sister."

"I'm Mitsuha, this guy's sister. Please give me your guidance."

Facing a stranger, Sanye felt a little shy in her heart, but with Xianren by her side, she did not shrink back. She introduced herself with a smile and extended her hand.

Looking at the hand extended by Mitsuha, Nishimiya Shoko hesitated for a moment, her hand beside her slightly clenched, a little uneasy, she lowered her head with evasive eyes, extended her own hand, shook hands lightly with Mitsuha, and then quickly let go, which made Mitsuha a little surprised.

He turned his head to look at Xianren, somewhat puzzled.

"Take this and go find your mother first. I'll come find you later."

"......oh."

Mitsuha didn't quite understand, but felt that the atmosphere was a bit subtle, so she left silently. As for Xianren, he watched Mitsuha leave and looked at the girl in front of him.

"I'm sorry, that's just the way Mitsuha is. I'm sorry for causing you trouble."

Nishimiya Glass quickly shook her head, looked at the boy in front of her, and waved her hand, indicating that he was not causing her any trouble...

"Hmm...it still feels a little weird."

Mitsuha, who was confused, left Kento and walked around the supermarket. She found Miyamizu Futaba who was still picking daily necessities. Looking at the dazzling array of goods here, some of which were not sold in Itomori, she planned to buy some to take back to Itomori.

"Mom, what is this?"

Mitsuha saw Miyamizu Futaba and came to her side. Looking at the goods in Futaba's hand, she couldn't help but show a confused expression.

"Hmm? This can be used to squeeze food out of a package. It might come in handy occasionally."

It seems a bit useless, but it can be useful occasionally, and more importantly, the price is not expensive. Miyamizu Futaba likes this product very much and plans to buy one.

After hearing Miyamizu Futaba's answer, Mitsuha originally wanted to criticize her, but when she got closer and saw the price, she lost interest in talking. The price was too cheap.

"Where's Xianren? Isn't he with you?"

Turning her gaze to her daughter beside her, she was surprised and curious to find that Xianren was not beside Mitsuha.

"He met someone he knew and is with them now. He will probably be here soon."

"acquaintance?"

"A very quiet and cute girl. I don't know what her relationship with him is—"

Snapped--

Sanye, who was slapped on the butt, suddenly turned red and angry. He turned around and looked at his brother Xianren with scrutinizing eyes. Sanye, who was about to say something bad about his brother just now, found out that it was Xianren. He stammered and swallowed the bitter pill alone.

Looking at the wise man who appeared in front of her, Sanye felt depressed. No matter how dissatisfied she was, she could only swallow it back into her stomach. Her experience from childhood to adulthood told her that if she had a conflict with the person in front of her, she would definitely be the one who lost in the end.

"Is that girl an acquaintance of yours?"

"Ah."

Looking at Mitsuha beside her and remembering what happened just now, Nishimiya Shoko obviously wanted to answer and tell Mitsuha her name, but because of her hearing impairment, she couldn't say her name properly. She must have felt embarrassed just now.

But the blame cannot be placed on Mitsuha. Even Mitsuha would not have thought that Nishimiya Shoko in front of her would have some hearing problems.

"She... Never mind. There's no point in telling you. You have to pack up tomorrow anyway, and you have to go back the day after tomorrow."

"what?"

Sanye felt that she was about to hear some gossip. She saw Xianren open his mouth, but then swallowed everything back into his stomach, which made her face suddenly become indignant.

"You guys are so annoying!"

In response, Xianren just smiled without saying anything, and led Mitsuha and Miyamizu Futaba towards the counter. After Xianren paid the bill, he carried the shopping bags of different sizes and the three of them returned to the apartment together.

As soon as she put down the things, Sanye, who was curious, couldn't help but move closer to Xianren, wanting to get the answer from him.

"Just now, did that Xigong have any secrets?"

"Don't ask so many questions. It has nothing to do with you. Instead of being curious about other people's affairs, you might as well think about how you plan to get into a high school in Tokyo."

"hateful......"

Mitsuha, who longed for Tokyo, stayed in Tokyo for a while and felt the convenience of Tokyo. She became more and more looking forward to this city and wanted to live here. However, if she wanted to live in Tokyo like Xianren, she had to have some outstanding achievements.

He turned his head sullenly and looked at his mother. Miyamizu Futaba was sitting on the edge of the bed, looking at the scenery outside the window. He didn't know what charming scenery she was looking at. He retracted his gaze again. Mitaba's eyes fell on Xianren, and her face was full of helplessness.

It was a bit difficult, but she decided to give it a try.

In the evening, Setsuna came over for a while and chatted with Kento. They decided to stay at home for dinner and were not going to Kiyoura's house. Setsuna was a little surprised by this. He glanced at the expectant Mitsuha, chose to respect Kento, said goodbye to Miyamizu Futsuha, and left.

"Ah—so boring. Why is there nothing here? Not even a TV."

“Because of the TV, people from NHK will come to us.”

"...Is it really that excessive?"

Just to find out about this matter, Sanye looked at Xianren with some doubt.

"Yes, they will harass you relentlessly, and they will do so legally and legally. Unless you pay an annual fee of over 14,000 yen, then... hehe."

Seeing that Sanye didn't continue speaking, she could already imagine what kind of hell scroll it was.

"Fourteen thousand yen, isn't that too expensive? And every year?"

Looking back at Miyamizu Futaba who was sitting in the house, she suddenly thought of her own TV.

“Does our family pay it every year?”

“Yes.”

"......"

Looking at Mitsuha who suddenly looked shocked, Xianren couldn't help but chuckle, which made Mitsuha come back to her senses. She stared at Miyamizu Futaba for a long time, and then her eyes fell on Xianren.