Tokyo Sick Girlfriend

Chapter 8 Change
On Friday, when the hands of my watch reached 9:29, Mio Takahashi had been standing at the school gate with an umbrella for more than half an hour.

Even though it's already mid-October and almost autumn, the sun's scorching heat hasn't lessened in the slightest.

She stood alone under the shade of a tree, holding an umbrella, and was quite conspicuous, especially since she had put on exquisite makeup today. People passing by couldn't help but turn around and take a second look.

In the past, although Mio Takahashi appeared calm on the surface, she would have been very satisfied with the result.

But not now.

Beads of sweat seeped from her fair forehead, blurring her vision as they ran along her curled eyelashes. She blinked hard until her vision returned to normal.

Sweat dripped down her golden bangs onto her face, but she didn't dare wipe it away, afraid of turning her face into a mess. She could only pat it a couple of times with a tissue.

She couldn't help but look around. Although she remained outwardly calm and even maintained a faint, goddess-like smile, she had actually cursed Shiratori Seiya dozens of times in her heart.

A man who doesn't even know to arrive early for a date is absolutely awful! He's completely clueless about relationships! He'll be a jerk who'll never be liked and will stay single forever!
So irritating!

Finally, when the minute hand of her watch pointed to six, a car stopped in front of her.

'Beep! '

As the horn blared in my ear, the car window rolled down, revealing Shiratori Seiya's face inside.

"boarding."

Shiratori Seiya called her name, and Takahashi Mio finally reacted, lowering her head and quickly getting into the car.

Mio Takahashi sat in the passenger seat, staring at the exquisite interior of the car, her eyes flickering twice.

She hadn't expected Shiratori Seiya to come pick her up in his car.

I barely suppressed the urge to ask Shiratori Seiya, "Is this car yours?"

She turned her head and gave him a smile that she had rehearsed countless times beforehand.

Good morning, Shiratori-kun.

Shiratori Seiya stared at her face, noticing the beads of sweat and damp hair, and frowned as he asked, "Have you been waiting long?"

"It didn't take long."

Mio Takahashi smiled gently and shook her head slightly, seemingly unconcerned.

In her heart, she thought to herself: You know I've been waiting for a long time? If it weren't for the money, I would have broken up with you by now! But even if it's for the money, shouldn't you at least apologize?

My gaze swept over him, and seeing that he was wearing long sleeves in the middle of summer, I felt even more that he was different from normal people.

Shiratori Seiya stared at Takahashi Mio's natural smile for a while.

Her long, curled eyelashes framed her fair, rosy face, and her eyes, pure yet gentle, seemed to draw you in.

If you've never seen the world, sitting so close to a beautiful girl would probably make you feel completely flustered.

Mio Takahashi possesses that kind of charm.

However, Shiratori Seiya remained unmoved; he naturally did not believe that the girl's personality was as gentle as it appeared.

Even Hojo Shione, who had the best temper among all her friends, would get angry with her if she waited too long.

They might say things like, "That's not enough. You can't just use your mouth to apologize; you have to show it through your actions."

However, even knowing that Mio Takahashi was two-faced, Seiya Shiratori was very satisfied with her acting skills and encouraged her:
"That's good, arriving early is a good habit, you should continue to do so."

"Okay~"

Mio Takahashi narrowed her eyes and continued to smile, but her hands, resting on her lap, were clenched tightly, her fingertips pressing hard against her palms, while she cursed Seiya Shiratori dozens of times in her mind.

"fasten your seatbelt."

"Oh, so, what are we going to do now?"

"Let me show you a different side of yourself."

Shiratori Seiya smiled at her, and before she could figure out what it meant, he had already stepped on the gas...

Discover a different side of yourself...

It wasn't until several hours later that Mio Takahashi fully understood what he meant.

Shiratori Seiya first took her to the largest shopping mall in central Tokyo, and then led her to the entrance of a high-end clothing store on the seventh floor.

Before even stepping inside, Mio Takahashi stopped naturally.

Just standing outside, looking at the warm golden lights and the simple and elegant decorations inside the store, she could tell it was something special.

The shops she often visited with her friends usually had a few mannequins outside, and inside were long shelves full of clothes for customers to choose from.

However, this store clearly targets the high-end market, and they put a lot of thought into the presentation of each piece of clothing.

Take the white slip dress in front of Mio Takahashi as an example. In order to perfectly showcase the beauty of youth, the designer laid a layer of soft light on the model's head.

Pale golden light cascaded down the hem of the skirt like water, adorning it with sparkling pale blue rhinestones. A gentle breeze drifted in through the window opening, causing the skirt to sway, exuding a youthful and elegant charm.

Anyone who happens to glance at it will be captivated, and will subconsciously wonder how they would look in it.

The crystal glass exterior of the exhibit features openwork gold lettering that reads: "Adorn your unique youth." The designer's signature is printed in the lower left corner.

This is not a place I belong.

This thought popped into her mind, and even though she hadn't seen the price on the clothes yet, Mio Takahashi hesitated.

A sense of inferiority welled up from the bottom of her heart, making her want to turn away and avoid it.

However, before she could say anything more, Shiratori Seiya suddenly grabbed her wrist and dragged her into the bright new world.

Pushing open the carved glass door, a delicate and cool fragrance wafts out.

A waitress of above-average looks and dressed neatly immediately came to greet us with a heartwarming smile.

“Welcome~”

"..."

Mio Takahashi watched silently as the young man in front of her chatted with him with practiced ease, her eyes filled with a sense of bewilderment.

In fact, she had no idea what kind of expression she should have or what actions she should take.

All the homework I did at home before is now useless.

She followed Shiratori Seiya like a puppet, listening to him negotiate with the shop assistant, and feeling the shop assistant's gaze sweep over her again and again.

Mio Takahashi felt completely insecure. At that moment, she felt that even the shop assistant in front of her had more poise than she did.

"Excuse me, would it be convenient for you to tell me your size?"

"Uh……"

Mio Takahashi was still lost in thought when she suddenly heard the waiter ask her a question, which startled her.

However, before she could speak, Shiratori Seiya answered for her:

"88, 60, 88."

Upon hearing this, the waitress turned to look at Shiratori Seiya, winked, and then immediately nodded and took notes.

"OK, thanks."

"..."

Hearing him accurately state her measurements, Mio Takahashi's pupils constricted sharply, and a blush appeared on her fair face.

She couldn't help but turn her head away, trying to avoid the waiter's gaze.

This bastard...

When do you find out your size?

How long has this guy been observing me? Just how much does he like me?
She had initially thought that what Haruno Reika said yesterday about him having a crush on her was nonsense, but now she couldn't help but have some doubts.

It's not just that she has a crush on herself; she seems to have some twisted traits as well.

Before Mio Takahashi could think further, she heard the waiter in front of her speak:

"Okay, sir, I understand what you mean. Please follow me..."

"..."

Following the composed saleswoman to the next booth, she pointed to the clothing in front of her and looked at Takahashi Mio with a sincere expression, saying, "You could try this one..."

The other party rattled off countless professional lines, constantly explaining how well the dress suited her. Mio Takahashi listened with rapt attention, and a minute later, she was persuaded to enter the fitting room.

After coming out, looking at herself in the mirror, her lips curled into a smile that was harder to suppress than an AK47, and she was filled with joy.

Mio Takahashi doesn't actually like changing clothes or buying clothes.

The reason I like these things is that I like seeing a brand new version of myself.

Putting on new clothes is like seeing a different version of yourself.

Buying new clothes is like becoming a brand new version of yourself.

However, not long after, Mio Takahashi changed her mind.

The smile on her face vanished, replaced by the poker face she had hated the day before yesterday, that of Shiratori Seiya.

My ankles ached from walking, especially behind my knees, and I lost interest in the novelty.

Seiya Shiratori is insane!

From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

She followed him from store to store, trying on clothes at each one.

She changed her clothes so many times she was almost sick of them.

What she couldn't refuse was that Shiratori Seiya not only took her shopping, but also bought almost all the pretty clothes she changed into.

While changing clothes, Mio Takahashi secretly glanced at the bill and found that almost none of them were less than 100,000 yen.

The price was so high that she herself felt a little dizzy.

She couldn't help but think that Shiratori Seiya was completely insane, buying her such expensive clothes after only meeting her twice.

She roughly estimated that she spent over a million yuan on shopping in one morning.

She couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache. Wouldn't it have been better if this money were given to her directly? It would have been enough to pay off all her debts!

However, it must be admitted that Shiratori Seiya has a real knack for choosing clothes.

The clothes she changed into were perfectly suited to her personality; in fact, they could be said to have been tailor-made for her.

She basically changed everything, from casual and fashionable dresses to elegant long gowns and evening gowns that exude maturity and sophistication.

Youthful, sexy, gentle, dignified and elegant...

Looking at herself in the mirror, Mio Takahashi never imagined that she would become like this, so beautiful that even she was surprised.

A bright red, rose-colored fishtail dress perfectly accentuated her sexy figure. She is 1.65 meters tall, which is considered tall for a woman.

Now that she's wearing high heels, the dress seems tailor-made for her.

However, when her gaze lingered on the ends of her blonde hair, she saw a patch of blue that suddenly felt unusually jarring.

So ugly, so tacky.

Even dyeing long hair back to black would be more suitable than this highlighting.

Suddenly, a feeling of inferiority welled up inside me, and I wanted nothing more than to run into the bathroom, grab a pair of scissors, and cut off that tuft of hair.

How come I didn't notice this spot was so annoying before?
Is it because I have poor judgment?
Subconsciously pursing her pink lips, Mio Takahashi's eyes revealed a complex expression.

"After we finish eating, we'll go to the barbershop."

Upon hearing this, Mio Takahashi snapped out of her reverie, a thought flashing through her mind.

She turned to look at Shiratori Seiya, her surprised gaze sweeping over him.

Blue jeans, white shirt, short hair, and unremarkable facial features, but overall she is pleasing to the eye.

Does this person have mind-reading abilities?
She couldn't help but think that way.

However, seeing the calm expression on his face, Mio Takahashi's uneasy heart inexplicably calmed down.

This person, who had been so assertive before, was surprisingly gentle in this matter...

It seemed that he had completely understood my heart.

It's nothing short of meticulous.

Mio Takahashi couldn't help but wonder if he had ever had a girlfriend before.
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(End of this chapter)