A guide to survival in a heavy girl's world

Looking at Chihaya Tetsuya's extremely expectant expression, Wakaba Mu didn't think much about it, but just quietly took the hat and put it on his head.

After wearing this wide-brimmed hat, combined with Wakaba Mutsu's elegant and decent posture, it adds a lot of cuteness and well-behaved feeling to her original temperament.

"What do you think, Wakaba-san?"

Chihaya Tetsuya excitedly pulled her to the floor-length mirror at the door.

"Do you think this hat matches your dress today?"

"kindness."

It is more than just suitable. If other people saw my current look, they would definitely think that this hat is the sun hat that came with the skirt.

Looking at the decorative ribbon on the hat, which was very close to his hair color, Ruoye Mu nodded slightly.

"This hat is... cute."

"This is a hat I bought specifically for research and collection. Because it's a women's wide-brimmed hat, I've never worn it before."

Chihaya Tetsuya smiled and asked:

"In order to prevent it from gathering dust in my place, could you please accept it?"

Ruoye Mu was stunned for a long time after hearing this, and then he asked softly:

“…Why don’t you give it to Aine-san?”

"I've already given her countless hats before, and this hat really doesn't suit my Aine's temperament."

As Chihaya Tetsuya spoke, he habitually reached out and smoothed the hair that was resting on Wakaba Mu's shoulders.

"Besides, the weather is very good today. It's easy to get sunburned if you don't wear a sun hat."

"..."

Looking in the mirror at Chihaya Tetsuya, who was concentrating on fixing her hair and neckline, Wakaba Mutsu, an only child, had never experienced such warmth, happiness, but also a slightly embarrassing feeling...

No wonder Xiangzi always says that Chihaya-san is a very cunning man. This kind of behavior inertia due to his brother's status is really hard for girls not to be moved.

"Okay, we can set off now."

After helping Wakaba Mutsu to put together his new look, Chihaya Tetsu clapped his hands with great satisfaction.

"Xiangzi will definitely praise you after seeing your look today."

That being said, I don’t know what outfit Xiangzi will choose today.

If she had chosen the same white dress today as last time, the picture of the two of them standing together would definitely be as harmonious as sisters.

Just like that, with one person full of anticipation and the other hiding their embarrassment under the brim of their hat, the two officially set out on the journey to Yokohama.

……

"While I did think you'd look adorable in this outfit... I didn't expect it to be this complete."

There was none of the usual playfulness and cunning in Sakurakouji Luna's expression and tone. Instead, they became as serious and formal as when she was drawing a design.

"This can be said to be a unique qualification, Fengchuan."

"..."

On the other side, looking at herself in the floor-length mirror wearing a maid outfit, although Toyokawa Shoko's face had already turned red with embarrassment, to be fair, even she had to admit that the maid outfit designed for her by Maid Head Yamabuki was indeed very suitable for her.

Because it was summer, she chose a knee-length skirt. Besides the basic black skirt and white apron combination, the matching black stockings and ribbon headdress were both so exquisitely crafted that they didn't look like servants'.

Although she was reluctant to admit it, for Toyokawa Shoko, who likes Gothic style, putting aside the symbolic meaning of this dress, she actually really likes the gorgeous and elegant ruffles at the hem of the apron and the decorative ribbon on the back.

"Really... do you want Tetsuya-kun to see me like this..."

Toyokawa Shoko muttered with mixed feelings:

"Although... it's indeed very suitable, but..."

Just as Toyokawa Shoko was still feeling the dilemma of her maid outfit that was shamefully appropriate, Sakurakoji Luna suddenly spoke up:

"Toyokawa, could you please put this on?"

"?"

After hearing this, Toyokawa Shoko turned her head back in confusion, and then her already rosy face suddenly became even redder.

"How, how could you possibly wear this!"

Looking at the white lace collar in Sakurakouji Luna's hand, Toyokawa Shoko retorted in great shame and anger:

"If I wear that thing... then this outfit won't be a uniform anymore, it'll be love... love... Anyway, I won't wear it!"

"That's it."

The expected rejection did not disappoint Sakurakoji Luna.

"Since you don't want to wear this, then lift your skirt a little and pose for me. I really need you to stimulate my creative inspiration right now."

"I do not want it!"

Shoko Toyokawa's attitude remains firm.

"You promised me before, right? The relationship between us is just a formal employment relationship. You won't force me to do anything I don't want to do."

"That's true...but, what if Chihaya Tetsuya asked you to do the same?"

Sakurakouji Luna suddenly asked her with a smirk on her face.

"If he wanted to hear you call him 'Master', and wanted to see you wearing this collar and lifting your skirt, would you still refuse him?"

"..."

After hearing this, Toyokawa Shoko's face was still red, but she did not refuse as decisively as she had just done.

If Zhe really wants to see it... then it's not impossible to let him take a quick look...

And for some reason, just by imagining herself calling Chihaya Tetsuya "Master" in her mind, her heart rate began to rise uncontrollably.

"...Looks like there's going to be some fun tonight."

Looking at Toyokawa Shoko, who had already fallen into delusion, Sakurakoji Luna couldn't help but show an expression of great anticipation on her face...

29

Chapter 29: The scenery along the way belongs to Wakaba Mu.

The number of tourists on weekends is already more exaggerated than on weekdays. Chihaya Tetsuya, who had never participated in a large-scale live before and had no idea of ​​the real popularity of "Summer Zodiac", was deeply shocked by the crowded station in front of him.

"..."

On the other side, Wakaba Mutsu, who also lacked social experience, looked at the crowd rushing towards the station in front of him with an expression of great surprise.

She opened her mouth slightly and tried to make a sound, but even though she had not yet stepped into the extremely chaotic wave in front of her, her voice was instantly swallowed up by the escaping noise.

Having been taught strict posture and gait, she wasn't well-suited to such a crowded environment. If she had stepped into it with her usual slow and measured pace, she would have been reduced to a floating duckweed, tossed about by the waves in mere seconds...

"I should have paid a little more and called a taxi."

Chihaya Tetsuya couldn't help but sigh. He then glanced at Wakaba Mutsu who was staring blankly ahead, and then extended his hand to her:

"Miss Wakaba, please hold my hand so we don't get separated."

"...?"

Wakaba Mu was slightly surprised at first by this sudden invitation, but when she saw Chihaya Tetsuya's extremely serious eyes, the slight surprise in her heart subsided.

"As I recall... Mr. Chihaya doesn't seem to be very good at being in a crowded place like this, right?"

In order to make the other party hear his voice clearly, Ruo Yemu even stood on tiptoe slightly.

"When you were in [RiNG] before, you specifically chose the last row seat to avoid the crowd."

"Well...that's exactly what I'm saying."

Chihaya Tetsuya smiled a little sheepishly.

"So, times like this make it even more necessary for us to walk hand in hand, right?"

"..."

Looking at the slightly embarrassed expression of Chihaya Tetsuya in front of him, Wakaba Mu somehow also smiled faintly.

When he first met Chihaya Tetsuya, his mature image as a member of society made Wakaba Mutsu feel like he was communicating with an adult. Although he was reliable enough, there was always a lingering sense of distance and tension.

After that, as she got to know Chihaya Tetsuya better, his ever-present unreliability gradually dissipated the distance that had kept her from approaching him. Whether it was the way he lowered his head when being lectured by Suze, or the various expressions he unintentionally displayed while reading, Wakaba Mutsu felt that she was gradually getting closer to the truest Chihaya Tetsuya.

Now, when she once again faced the true side of this gentle concern and immature guilt, there was no longer any hesitation or worry in her heart.

Just like that, she slowly extended her left hand, and then, when Chihaya Tetsuya's hand returned hers, Wakaba Mu felt like she was instantly in another world——

The unfamiliar touch, with its heat that was enough to sweep through her entire body, instantly blinded her other senses. For a moment, neither the noisy sounds not far away nor the bright sunlight that made it impossible to open her eyes mattered anymore. Apart from the sound of blood flowing in her ears and Chihaya Tetsuya's profile, she had no time to pay attention to anything else.

She only knew that the moment her hand was held by the other person, the only thing left in her mind was the figure of Chihaya Tetsuya and the warm touch on her hand.

There is no need to think about which direction to take a step, just follow his guidance and you will naturally move forward.

There is no need to worry about being separated by the crowd. The sense of security brought by the shoulder that occasionally approaches you is enough to dispel any anxiety.

Perhaps it was because he was already accustomed to holding his sister's hand and going to various places. Whether it was the perfect grip or the slight raising of the hand to indicate when changing direction, it made Ruoye Mu feel extremely at ease.

When she came back to her senses from the sense of security that seemed to have enveloped her whole body and soul, the two of them had actually passed through the crowd and were standing on the platform.

"Okay, Wakaba-san, we can get in the car now."

Chihaya Tetsuya said as he released his hand.

And when their hands separated, the cool breeze made her subconsciously hold his hand again.

"what?"

"……what."

After realizing he had done something strange, Wakaba Mu quickly loosened his grip once more and immediately looked towards the carriage ahead, as if trying to pretend nothing had happened. Chihaya Tetsu didn't think much of it either, just glanced at the ticket in his hand before heading towards their own carriage with Wakaba Mu...

……

"This is the seat for the two of us. If Miss Ye just sits by the window, then—"

"I want an aisle seat."

Before Chihaya Tetsuya could finish his words, Wakaba Mu suddenly spoke.

After hearing this, Chihaya Tetsu asked in surprise:

"Huh? Wakaba-san, don't you want to see the scenery outside the window?"

“You can see it here too.”

Wakaba Mu shook his head slightly.

“And the aisle is more spacious.”

"...?"

Chihaya Tetsuya first glanced at the seat in front of him with a strange expression.

Because Wakaba Mu is very petite and slender, it stands to reason that there should be enough space for her no matter where she sits.

However, since she had already taken the initiative to ask to sit outside, Chihaya Tetsu naturally had no reason to refuse.

Moreover, as a late-night train enthusiast, he really likes to look at the scenery outside from the window, so this way he can satisfy the needs of both of them at the same time.

Therefore, the seats for the two were arranged so that Chihaya Tetsuya would sit by the window, while Wakaba Mutsu would sit on the aisle side.

Soon, when the train began to move forward, Chihaya Tetsu began to look out the window as usual.

On the other side, Ruoye Mu also looked in the same direction——

"...Ah, Wakaba-san, did you see that house we just passed by?"

Chihaya Tetsuya suddenly turned around with a look of surprise and pointed out the window.

When he discovered that Ruoye Mu was also looking in his direction, he further said:

"I just came across that style in a book not long ago. It's a style that combines modernity and structural beauty. Is there any way to apply it to clothing?"

"..."

On the other side, Wakaba Mu, who was suddenly spoken to, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when he realized that the other party had no intention of continuing the conversation on this issue.

As expected, choosing the aisle seat was the right choice. This way, even if I kept staring at him, I could use the scenery outside the window to deceive him.