My youth romance is always confusing

“What a bunch of weirdos.”

After leaving Saria, a place with a slightly lower air pressure, I bathed in the warm summer sun and drove away the chill in my body.

Of course, because the summer sunlight is so fierce, I was almost instantly reminded of the beauty of air conditioning.

To be honest, if Ye Shan and the others hadn't suddenly walked in, I would have really wanted to stay in there a little longer.

Anyway, Komachi is watching over the house, so nothing serious will happen.

"It's so hot... Let's buy two books."

It's not easy to come out here, I can't go back empty-handed.

And I do need to buy two tutorial books... Komachi is already a test-taker, so I might as well bring two books back for her as well.

As a considerate sister, I think she should be able to feel the deep love from her brother.

what.

The nearest bookstore was on another street, so I had to move to the next block like a zombie, with the giant fireball emitting flames above my head.

The bookstores on the commercial street are not just tacky bookstores. Their decoration and layout are very modern.

As soon as I entered the door, the cold air that hit me drove away all the kindness of the Sun Goddess that was attached to me.

Well done, Air Conditioning Goddess.

If the new era can build a new belief in gods, Miss Air Conditioning will definitely be on the list.

I will support you, air-conditioning goddess.

Due to the impact of online business in recent years, bookstores nowadays often do not only sell one category.

Some bookstores not only sell books, but also peripheral products, and may even convert part of the store into a cafe or snack bar.

Of course, this store is not that radical. It only sells anime peripherals and light novels in the store.

The books needed for study are placed at the innermost part of the bookstore, and one has to walk past the dazzling array of light novels on display at the entrance of the store to see them.

For someone like me who likes to kill time with paperback books on weekdays, this is tantamount to using a beauty trap for a hero.

It's really sinister.

"Hmm, is there a newest volume of 'Heroes of the Night Moon'? I should buy one."

Just as I was about to replenish my library of paperback books, an unexpected face suddenly appeared in my sight.

The white dress fluttered slowly in front of the bookshelf, and the air-conditioning in the room was turned on very high, which made me shiver subconsciously.

Ghost! There is a ghost here!

Why is that woman under the snow here? !

Are you kidding me? Has hell invaded the real world? Go to the Jinglingting and ask the god of death for help!

"Well."

Inadvertently, our eyes met.

But the imagined scene of eye contact and the beginning of a fight did not happen. The cicadas outside the door chirped at the right time, as if providing background music for this embarrassing scene.

That's enough, you noisy guys.

After their eyes met, they passed each other lightly.

Yukinoshita put the book in her hand back on the shelf as if she didn't see anything, and walked out of the bookstore silently.

What? It turns out I am air.

It sounds quite environmentally friendly.

But as if she remembered something, Yukinoshita stopped again and solemnly hugged her non-existent chest.

Her skin, as white as snow, glowed with a dizzying luster under the indoor lights.

"Ah, what a coincidence."

"You should have said that just now."

"What did you say?"

"No, it's nothing."

This woman pretending to be stupid.

"So, what do you want from me?"

I know very well the character of the woman in front of me.

Unless it is necessary, she will never contact me at all, especially outside of school.

Normally, the most normal choice would be to simply ignore me like you did just now.

"Ahem... Actually, I do have something to ask you."

A rare look of embarrassment appeared on Yukinoshita's face.

There's nothing I can do. After all, she's Yukinoshita. Asking questions to someone like me must be quite difficult.

Tsk.

But what could possibly be so difficult for this 'Snow Encyclopedia'?

"Hurry up and tell me, the clerk over there has already looked over here."

"ha..."

It seemed that the clerk's gaze turned on Yukinoshita's defense switch, and she immediately put on a serious expression and asked.

"Hikiko-san, do you know...how to raise a pet like a dog?"

"what?"

----

"I am back."

"Oh, welcome back."

In the room, along with my words, Komachi's energetic voice rang out.

So, why is he so energetic when he is obviously preparing for the exam?

Doesn't this make me, an old man who is sick every day, seem a bit useless?

Komachi popped out from the living room wearing slippers, and her clothes were unusually cool.

Even though I'm at home, wearing just a tank top is a bit too relaxed.

The girl was humming a song and seemed to be in a good mood.

"Why are you so happy? Is there something good?"

I took off my shoes that had experienced the scorching sun and let my feet fully enjoy the not-so-strong air conditioning at home.

A feeling of comfort arises from deep within my heart.

As expected, in summer we should stay in air-conditioned places.

"Hehe, Mr. Hiratsuka just praised my cooking skills."

"That violent female teacher? No, before that...did she have lunch here?"

"Of course, Mr. Hiratsuka is helping to take care of her. How could I let her go away hungry?"

Komachi rolled her eyes, seeming very dissatisfied with her brother's idea.

Even the useless people in this society should have some etiquette.

Bro, it's useless.

"ha..."

The thing I was worried about happened, but Mr. Hiratsuka probably doesn't hate tomatoes, so it shouldn't be a big deal.

"Where is the teacher?"

"I just left a short while ago. Listen to me, bro. The red sports car that Hiratsuka-sensei drives is so cool!"

Maybe it was because the car was so cool, but even Komachi, who usually didn't care about these things, had stars in her eyes.

Judging from the look on his face, if someone didn't need to take care of Mizuki at home, this guy would probably have just gotten in the car and gone for a ride with Hiratsuka-sensei.

but...

"I told her to keep a low profile, why did she still drive that car?"

Having said that, I can only make a few comments.

After all, Teacher Hiratsuka was invited here to help, so I naturally cannot tell her what kind of transportation she should choose.

That would be too rude.

Forget it. Tomorrow is the last day anyway. I'll just have to endure it. Normally the neighbors don't care much about our family anyway.

"Your teaching supplementary book."

"Thanks... Hmm? That book is..."

Komachi took the book from my hand, but her eyes fell on the cover of another book with a few puppies printed on the surface.

Is this child's attention span a little too sharp lately?

Before I could explain, Komachi snatched the book from my arms, sat on the sofa in the living room and started reading.

"This...this is!"

The moment she saw the content, Komachi opened her eyes wide, as if she had seen something incredible.