Ke Xue: I picked up a bottle of sherry at the beginning.

Bai Quanyi had no choice but to accept it.

"By the way, let's go get some soba! Bai-kun said he likes it!"

Xiaolan seemed satisfied and said after putting the ticket into her wallet.

"Sure. I like it too."

Yuanzi had no objection.

There's a standing-room-only shop called "Imaso Soba" at the station, and the aroma of its broth wafting through the air can be smelled from the moment you get off the train. For those who've traveled outside the prefecture, smelling this aroma is like returning home.

After eating soba noodles at the station, it was almost time to board the train, and the three of them got on the train contentedly.

There were plenty of empty seats on the Thunderbird, so we sat in the same row. We could have rotated the seats so we could sit facing each other, but it didn't take that long to move, and it felt awkward for three of us to occupy four people's seats.

By the window on the left is Sonoko, Bai Quanyi is sitting next to her, and Xiaolan is sitting across the aisle.

Bai Quanyi said he wanted to change seats with Xiaolan, but she refused with the inexplicable reason of "I have a loud voice, it's okay!"

Fifty minutes later, the three arrived at Wakura Station.

The crowds at Wagura Station were enormous, far surpassing the crowds at Haido Station. Besides ordinary people and students, there were also passengers lugging large suitcases through the station on weekdays.

"Hey, do you want to have lunch first?!"

Xiaolan said after walking out of the ticket gate.

"If you start shopping now, you'll have to find time to eat halfway through, and lunchtime will probably be packed everywhere."

It's just past eleven o'clock now.

It’s a bit early to have lunch at this time, but Xiaolan’s words make sense, so I agree with her.

"Can I eat the mustard noodles I just had an hour ago now?" Bai Quanyi asked.

"The amount of mustard noodles is small, so it should be fine. What do you think, Yuanzi?" Xiaolan asked.

"I think it's okay... pasta digests quickly, and it should be almost done in an hour."

Yuanzi followed up.

Yuanzi looked at Baiquanyi: "Bai Jun, don't you come here occasionally when you are working? Do you know any delicious restaurants or fashionable cafes..."

““Go! Go! Curry!””

Xiaolan's eyes lit up and she shouted with joy.

“I want to eat Go!Go!Curry!”

"Well……""

At "Go!Go!Curry!" in "Anto" at Wakura Station Shopping Center, Sonoko ordered a small portion of pork cutlet curry, Hakuzen Maku ordered a small portion of chicken cutlet curry, and Ran ordered the Manhattan curry, which was a huge portion of pork cutlet with a boiled egg, German sausage, and fried shrimp.

After lunch, the three of them entered the museum and first stood in front of the floor introduction.

L'Occitane, SABON, Shu Uemura, NANOuniverse, UNITEDARROWS...

I just took a quick look at the floor introduction on the first floor, and they were all things I often saw in magazines.

Sonoko said, "I'd like to know, is there any store you'd like to visit?"

"Well, I want to buy summer clothes and underwear."

Yuanzi raised her hand and continued, "I, I, I want to buy some underwear too! Bai Jun is here so he can give me some advice."

Xiaolan nodded in approval, "Yes, yes... Bai Jun, we specially asked you to come along so that you can give us some reference."

Bai Quanyi felt like it was heaven: "Is it really that good? But will the clerk in the lingerie store kick me out?"

When the three of them went shopping together, Bai Quanyi had a general idea of ​​each person's preferences in dressing.

Sonoko is capable of handling all styles, from girly, feminine, mature to sexy, and is not afraid to challenge any style.

Xiaolan is a gentle lady, but occasionally chooses a playful style, like a fallen angel.

Xiaolanyi prefers cute styles with lace or bow embellishments, while Yuanzi prefers string briefs or sexy styles with a touch of transparency.

As a reference person, Baiquan Yi was really satisfied. He was pulled into the dressing room by his girlfriends to help them with underwear. Baiquan Yi almost staged a Uniqlo battle with them.

Fortunately, Bai Quanyi was experienced in many battles and had enough strategic determination to hold back.

Finally, Sonoko waved her hand and bought a lot of styles of clothes. She went to the hotel in the evening and wore them with Xiaolan to show Baiquanyi.

After all, Xiaolan and Sonoko were a little embarrassed because they always dragged Shiraizumi Masaru into the locker room.

After choosing the underwear, the two went to choose women's clothes and asked Bai Quanyi for reference.

However, since both of his girlfriends were so beautiful, Bai Quanyi couldn't offer any advice. Attractive people can pull off any outfit. Less attractive people have to put in more effort.

400. Xiaolan and Sonoko give their mother a critical hit

It took Xiaolan and Sonoko a full three hours to finish shopping at Wakura FORUS. Everyone, including Shiraizumi Mashi, had their hands full of shopping bags.

From then on, Xiaolan and Kisaki Eri lived together, and she had a lot more pocket money. She no longer had to count it, and could buy things as freely as Sonoko.

As an undefeated lawyer, Kisaki Eri's income is not to be underestimated. The only one who can compare with her is another undefeated lawyer, Komekado.

Xiaolan said with a silly smile, "Oops, I bought too much."

Sonoko also sighed and continued, "That's right. You're not like Xiaolan at all."

Xiaolan said embarrassedly, "It's all because my mom gave me too much pocket money. I can't spend it all."

Sonoko shrugged and said, "It seems that Xiaolan can understand my distress. We are really good sisters."

Bai Quanyi smiled bitterly. Invisible display of wealth was the most deadly. Fortunately, he was a time traveler, otherwise he would have died of jealousy.

After entrusting the mall to send the items back home, the two continued sightseeing with Baiquan Yi.

It was around three in the afternoon.

In Wakura, where the old-fashioned streets of Kenrokuen, Higashi Chaya Street, and Nagamachi Samurai Yashiki-dori are still preserved, there are many kimono rental shops that attract tourists.

This is why the sound of wooden clogs can be heard everywhere even though it is not a festival day.

"Would you like to rent a kimono to wear together?" asked Shiraizumi Yi.

"Why rent it if you can just buy it?" Yuanzi asked.

"I also think renting is better. I rarely wear the clothes I buy, which is such a waste," said Xiaolan.

Sonoko said, "Then let's rent it. Then we can take a picture together and send it to mom to show off in front of her."

Xiaolan's eyes lit up when she heard this: "Hehe... good idea, I must give Mom a critical hit."

So, the three of them decided to rent kimonos and wear them before continuing their tour.

The store has a "Summer Kimono Outing" option where you can choose your favorite style.

Because it was rare for three people to travel together, the patterns of their summer kimonos were all modern retro styles.

Sonoko chose a pine needle-colored arrow feather pattern with some colorful accents, creating a mature pattern. She also borrowed a straw hat, expressing her playful style, which is very much her style.

Xiaolan chose a gorgeous pattern with large yellow and red morning glories and a full field of dark blue leaves. She accessorized with a waist cord and hairpins.

Shiraizumi Mashi chose a summer kimono in sky blue with a striking pattern that matches the modern retro style.

There is also an umbrella for sun protection.

Then Xiaolan and Sonoko took photos of each other with Shiraizumi Masu as the background and sent them to their mother.

And add subtitles.

"Mom, look, I'm on a date with my boyfriend. I'm so happy."

"Today is great! My boyfriend is taking me out on a date, and we're staying over tonight."

Soon, Shiraizumi Mashi received emails from Eri and Tomoko.

They all asked Bai Quanyi to take them on a date.

"Hey, Baiquanyi, you can't be partial and only treat my daughter well."

"Bai Quanyi, I don't object to you having a relationship with my daughter, provided you don't let me down."

Bai Quanyi was overwhelmed. He received a lot of emails like this, and for the time being he could only pretend that he didn't see them.

I don’t know what Sonoko and Xiaolan sent to their mothers that irritated their sensitive nerves. If it were just a few photos, it wouldn’t be so serious.

Xiaolan looked at us with a wry smile as she checked the bus schedule.

"Even though it's a summer kimono, it's still a bit hot."

Yuanzi also agreed.

"I should have listened to Baiquanyi's advice and bought the cooling patch~"

"I'll just say it."

Bai Quanyi puffed out his chest proudly.

"When wearing a yukata at a summer festival, cooling the underarms and thighs will have a significant effect. You'd better remember this."

While we were chatting, the "Castle Town and Kura Tour Bus" arrived.

We checked on our phones and found out that this bus will go around the main tourist attractions, so as long as we take this bus, we don’t have to worry about getting lost.

The destination is Higashi Chaya Street, one of Wakura's representative attractions.

As the name suggests, the area was once a teahouse district recognized by the Kaga Domain during the Edo period. The elegant streetscape with lattice windows and cobblestone streets still retains its original appearance.

Most people who rent kimonos in Wakura go to the same place.

After boarding the bus, there were tourists and local residents on board.

We were the only three people wearing kimonos in the car.

There are still some vacancies though...

Shiraizumi Mashi, Xiaolan and Sonoko signaled to each other with their eyes, and in order to prevent the chairs from messing up their kimonos, they grabbed the rings.

The three of them stood together and successfully attracted most of the attention in the car. Handsome and beautiful women are always the focus of the crowd, while ordinary people can only disappear in the crowd. Good-looking people have an advantage.

Generally speaking.

The impression given by Wakura is even more vivid than that of Haido.

It is like a river with fast and gurgling waters intertwined.

"Can we take a detour?"

Xiaolan said this after getting off at Hashibacho, which is closest to Higashi Chaya Street.

Shiraizumi Masaru and Sonoko nodded in agreement, and the three of them walked along the river next to the bus stop.

This area is now paved with cobblestones, and the nostalgia of the past is faintly wafting through the air.

“So comfortable~”

A gentle breeze blew, and Yuanzi said, holding down his straw hat with one hand.

Xiaolan, who was walking beside Baiquanyi, took over her words.

"Even though the weather is still hot, places like this by the river or in the shade will feel cool."

Knock, knock, on the noisy stone road, the sunlight laughs among the branches and leaves.

Shiraizumi Masu leaned the umbrella in his hand towards Sonoko and Xiaolan.

"It's nice to hang out with the three of us."

The backs of the three people walked farther and farther away towards the river bank. They found a suitable place and sat down side by side.

Sitting in the shade of the tree, it was very quiet around me, with only the chirping of cicadas...

They could also reach their destination by walking through the park along the river, but it seemed that taking a shortcut would reduce the fun, so Shiraizumi, Xiaolan, and Sonoko walked back to the bus stop.

There happened to be other tourists there, so they followed the path behind them and turned at the intersection of Higashi Chaya Street.

In fact, there is no correct path, but you can see some unique small shops on the side. Xiaolan and Sonoko couldn't help but feel lucky that they came from this direction.

"Hey, do you want to draw that one!?"

Sonoko pulled at Shiraizumi's kimono.