A guide to survival in a heavy girl's world

"Mr. President."

"Whoa?!"

Accompanied by a tingling sensation like an electric current, Chihaya Tetsuya screamed and woke up from his thoughts.

"What, what's wrong, Sushi?"

"The workbench...should it be placed here?"

Nagasaki Suyo helplessly directed Chihaya Tetsuya's gaze to the porter who was waiting for an answer not far away.

Seeing this, Chihaya Tetsu also hurried forward to meet him.

"Sorry, sorry, please put the workbench here for me, and as for the cabinets and hangers..."

“…Really.”

These days, Nagasaki Suyo has been following Chihaya Tetsuya around, running around for his new studio.

The experience of working together over the past few days has once again made Nagasaki Motoyo realize the many "shortcomings" of Chihaya Tetsuya.

The first point is that, as just shown, once this person begins to think about clothing, he will fall into a state of complete isolation from the outside world. Unless he is given a strong enough stimulus, there is absolutely no way to wake him up.

The second point is his naivety. When he goes out to buy equipment for his new studio, he will seriously believe all the exaggerated sales pitches of the merchants. If she hadn't reminded him to compare more, he would probably buy everything he needs directly in the first store.

As for the last point... Nagasaki Suyo is currently trying to intervene, and it is also a commonplace issue -

“…I have dark circles under my eyes again.”

Looking at the slightly darkened eyes of Chihaya Tetsuya, Nagasaki Suyo couldn't help but frown.

"This person definitely didn't sleep well again yesterday."

Although Chihaya Tetsuya had indeed been busy these past few days preparing for Starry Sky, judging by the schedule set by Nagasaki Motoyo, he had plenty of sleep time...

"He won't fall asleep on time unless I watch him... Could it be that he's a rebellious kid?"

Although his words, actions and thoughts are mature and appropriate, his living habits are always indifferent to what others say.

It seems that she will have to consider whether to go downstairs to check before going to bed in the next few days!

"By the way...Sushi."

Just when Nagasaki Suyo was still feeling helpless about Chihaya Tetsuya's troublesome behavior, Chihaya Tetsuya, who had already explained all his requirements to the porter, returned to her side again.

"Do you have any special plans this weekend?"

"Not really... Is there something wrong?"

"Oh, this weekend I'm planning to go to the 'Buyer's Shop' to take a look at the best-selling fashions, so I was wondering if you'd like to go with me—"

"Of course I want to go!"

There was no need to even specify the destination, as long as she could go out with him on the weekend, Nagasaki Suyo would agree without hesitation.

But then, she suddenly thought of another very important question.

"...Are we the only two?"

"After all, we want to see the latest fashion trends, so I also invited Fengchuan to join us."

Chihaya Tetsuya answered very frankly:

"Maybe it can also bring her a lot of experience and inspiration for her future studies."

"That's it."

The sudden question received an expected answer. Fortunately, the answer was not so bad as to disappoint Nagasaki Suyo. It was just a change from "date" to "shopping".

To be honest, being able to go shopping in a clothing store with Xiangzi was something Nagasaki Suyo had always wanted.

However, in this case, you need to be more careful about your attire and makeup on that day.

(Regarding this person, even if it’s Xiangzi… I will never give in.)

Nagasaki Suyo tucked the hair behind her ears, then looked at the empty, unfinished studio in front of her.

(Assistant and assistant... which one is more important?)

This question can probably only be concluded in the future.

……

"Is Sushi going to come too?"

When Chihaya Tetsuya told her that "Mosuyo would also go with them that day," Toyokawa Shoko put down her phone and looked thoughtful.

"Well, that's not surprising. After all, this trip to the 'Buyer's Shop' is work-related, so it's normal to ask her to come along."

Having said that, Toyokawa Shoko still felt a little bit sorry about it. After all, the two of them had been working and studying at [KaZoKu] and had never had the opportunity to date alone before, so she had always had a natural expectation in her heart.

However, for Toyokawa Shoko, she had long been accustomed to the feeling of unfulfilled expectations. Moreover, Su Shi's joining was not an unacceptable bad thing. It was just one more person in the same group. For her who was not ready to express her feelings, there would not be any obvious difference.

……

Wait, if I were with Su Shi...

"...Then you can't wear this dress."

Looking at the neatly folded shirt and plaid skirt on the coffee table, an alarm bell suddenly sounded in Shoko Toyokawa's heart.

"One of the characteristics of this combination is that it will highlight some of the body curves, but if it is used with Su Shi, it will have the opposite effect."

Shoko Toyokawa, who has already stepped into the field of designer, will naturally not make such a low-level mistake!

Out of a girl's modesty, and also to maintain her dignity as a garment worker, Toyokawa Shoko walked towards the wardrobe with great seriousness...

1

Chapter 1: The Confrontation between the Past and the Future

The time everyone agreed on was one o'clock in the afternoon.

Since Nagasaki Suyo had already moved upstairs from Chihaya Tetsuya at this time, it was natural for the two of them to set off together.

When Chihaya Tetsuya opened the door and saw Nagasaki Suyo waiting at the door, he subconsciously stopped and cast a surprised look at the girl in front of him.

The off-the-shoulder short-sleeved chiffon top with a white floral pattern exudes a uniquely summery coolness while perfectly accentuating her alluring figure. Adorned with ruffles and lace embroidery, the top achieves a sense of both lightness and sophistication. The light green high-waisted skirt further enhances her already more mature aura than her peers.

At the same time, the slightly curled hair ends, the delicate light makeup, and the faint woody perfume on her body also tell how much thought and effort the girl has put into today's look.

On the other side, when Nagasaki Suyo saw Chihaya Tetsuya's appearance, she also stayed where she was.

This time, Chihaya Tetsuya opted for a more relaxed look, opting for a high-collared white shirt and dark, wide-leg cropped trousers instead. While still a minimalist look, Nagasaki Suyo, accustomed to Chihaya Tetsuya's formal demeanor, felt for the first time in him a casual, youthful vibe befitting a man of his age. Furthermore, while both pieces were extremely loose and full-body, the three-quarter sleeves and cropped trousers, with their reserved wrists and ankles, made them even more eye-catching.

"Your clothes suit you very well today, Sushi."

Chihaya Tetsu also gave a very frank praise.

After hearing this, Nagasaki Motoyo turned her face away in a somewhat unhappy manner:

"You, too... you still know your strengths."

If Chihaya Tetsuya in formal attire could still allow Nagasaki Suyo to feel the subtle distance between high school students and social people, then at this moment Chihaya Tetsuya could be said to have removed this last "insurance" without any preparation.

It is no exaggeration to say that if the two of them walked together on the street, they would definitely be mistaken for a couple of college students of the same age!

"What the hell... I've already made up my mind to treat today as just a normal outing..."

Nagasaki Motoyo, feeling her cheeks getting hot unconsciously, squeezed out a distressed sound from her throat.

"It's impossible to ignore it now!"

After saying that, she once again cast a vicious look at Chihaya Tetsuya.

Chihaya Tetsuya, who was looking down at his phone, completely failed to notice the "resentment" of the people around him, and instead spoke to himself:

"Toyokawa has already left the house, so let's go too, Suyo."

"..."

If Chihaya Tetsuya had called her by her name under normal circumstances, Nagasaki Suyo would not have felt anything special. However, with the sense of distance so seriously flawed today, Nagasaki Suyo really couldn't control the delusions in her mind and the corners of her mouth that were always ready to rise!

(Why am I so happy? He was just calling my name like usual!)

Nagasaki Suyo silently cursed her uncontrollable mood in her heart.

(Ahhh, there's no hope!)

"? Why do you turn your head that way?"

"Oh, don't worry about it."

As Nagasaki Suyo spoke, she took a step back.

"Anyway, you go ahead!"

"Oh fine."

Chihaya Tetsuya, who often walked in front of girls, had no objection to this. Moreover, the way Su Shi was dressed today always made his eyes drift towards her involuntarily. In order to avoid making Su Shi feel unhappy, walking in front was indeed a very effective solution.

However...afterwards, I can indeed ask Chu Hua what exactly caused Su Shi's abnormal reaction.

And so, the two of them, avoiding each other's gaze, embarked on the road to the mall together, carrying completely different amounts of information and moods...

……

Although they were going shopping, the destination of Chihaya Tetsuya and his group was not a clothing store in the general sense, but a "buyer's store" for various shopping malls and clothing dealers.

This is where they typically buy in bulk from various fashion brands and display the current season's collections for buyers from various shopping malls to choose from. By looking at the placement of the clothing and the general assortment of items, it's easy to identify the season's hottest brands and styles, and even predict upcoming fashion trends.

And this is exactly why Chihaya Tetsuya came here.

"Not only that, boutiques occasionally have new fabrics or textiles from overseas, like the 'luminous fiber' I used on the skirt at Chuhua. I first saw it here, and I never thought I would be able to incorporate it into my designs so soon."

Chihaya Tetsuya's tone and expression were full of anticipation.

"I don't know if I can see anything interesting today!"

"...What a simple guy."

Although Nagasaki Suyo always complains about Chihaya Tetsuya's stubbornness, she actually doesn't hate his innocence. In fact, on the contrary, this clarity and transparency of having a clear goal and working hard for it makes Nagasaki Suyo feel very safe.

And whether it was Nagasaki Motoyo's imagination, Chihaya Tetsuya's attitude towards making clothes seemed to have changed significantly since the time he stayed at his house. Previously, he had said that making clothes didn't bring him any special feelings, but after he started his own brand, his attitude became noticeably more positive.

That's right.

As long as Chihaya Tetsu can feel happy, she will also gain her own satisfaction from it.

Nagasaki Suyo slightly quickened her pace and looked at Chihaya Tetsuya's profile, and a smile involuntarily appeared on her face.

……

Not long after, the two arrived at the agreed meeting place ahead of time.

However, what they didn't expect was that Shoko Toyokawa would arrive earlier than the two people who had prepared ten minutes in advance.

What they didn't expect was that Toyokawa Shoko's look today was——

It's the simplest and most classic summer outfit: a pure white dress and sandals. Yet, the combination of just these two pieces creates an incredibly stunning and harmonious look.

Toyokawa Shoko's elegant and graceful figure perfectly highlights the elegance and purity of this lapel dress. As the summer breeze blew her skirt slightly, she raised her head as if she heard the whisper from the breeze and looked in the direction of Chihaya Tetsuya and Nagasaki Motoyo.

For a moment, Nagasaki Suyo even felt like she was back in junior high school when she first met Toyokawa Shoko.

At the same time, when Shoko Toyokawa saw Nagasaki Motoyo's look today, a look of surprise flashed across her face, and then turned into a slightly helpless smile.

"It's the exact opposite 'route'."

In this case, even the most professional judges would probably not be able to tell the winner between the two, right?

It can make people more mature, and it can also make people return to the past in an instant.

This is the magic of summer.

No one was defeated in today's confrontation.

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Chapter 2 Companions with the same purpose.

"Sure enough, your clothes suit you two very well today."

On the way to the boutique, Chihaya Tetsuya smiled and said to the two girls: