People in Tokyo, the world is clear

"I like you too..."

!

After the shock, I felt an inexplicable joy. It was as if I had truly stepped into a love confession scene, and in the warm sunshine, amidst the fragrant flowers, I received the answer I wanted.

So my heart, which had been hanging in the air, jumped up high after it landed, and a feeling of joy spread all over the place.

"But, surely it's better to be friends, Senpai."

"."

It was like a cold rain suddenly pouring down on my head, and my chest suddenly felt a tearing sensation as great joy turned into great sorrow.

Then came the feeling of loss and resentment, followed by an awkward melancholy that made one want to turn away and lower their head...

Lin Sen almost did this.

But it was like the only remaining sanity sounded the alarm in the heart, finally waking people up from role-playing.

Only then did he maintain his composure, let go at the sound of "Sixty seconds up!", and stared at Tetsuko Aida with interest again.

"Let's continue! Mahjong!"

5一⑧０⑨0九

"it is good."

"Um..."

The two responses with clearly problematic tones made the third person present laugh heartily.

During the shuffling process, Tetsuko Aida took a subtle glance at the status of the two children.

The girl placed both hands on her left leg. Intentionally or not, her right hand completely enveloped the left hand of the person next to her. At this moment, her expression was subtly bewildered and complex. Even, a hint of loss, from nowhere?

I still remember the hesitant and complicated expression he made when he was "simulated confessed" just now... It was so cute!

As for Xiaolin next to me... he stared at my hand shuffling the cards, but his eyes were dull. Similarly, he used his left hand to pinch the wrist of the right hand he had just held. Clearly, he was thinking about his other hand.

Are you savoring that moment of rejection? That expression on your face...tsk tsk tsk.

The female photographer felt like her heart was about to jump out of her chest with joy.

These two kids are so interesting.

He appears tough on the surface, but actually cares about the other person more than anyone else in his heart. It really makes people want to bully him.

But——

After slightly restraining her expression and swallowing her saliva, Tetsuko Aida's gaze began to wander between the two people who were gradually returning to normal expressions.

As expected, these two children didn't really consider each other just close friends as they claimed. A little probing revealed that confessing one's feelings could make the other's heart flutter uncontrollably.

It was with great difficulty that he was able to save himself with what little sanity he seemed to have left.

In other words, there was a strong possibility that something beyond their so-called attitude towards life was standing between them, preventing them from attacking each other fiercely. It wasn't as simple as they said.

She really wanted to know the story behind it, but Tetsuko Aida knew that given her relationship with the children, this was the limit for now.

If she continued teasing him further, based on her understanding of Kobayashi, she was sure that he would get angry - after all, to a certain extent, he was sometimes like those middle-aged men in their forties, able to suppress everything in his heart in a perverse way.

Therefore, in the subsequent games, she found that the fortunes of the two of them were gradually improving, so she let them go a little, fired a few shots, and did not win any big games.

Then, as if accepting defeat, she took out her reward from her bag.

"These are some things I bought during my trip. I'm giving them to you as a thank you for spending time with me and as a reward for winning."

Miss Ito received a bracelet that looked like a work of art. Inside the transparent glass ball at the top was a pink gemstone carved into the shape of a cherry blossom petal.

As for Lin Sen’s jewelry gift, it was a new electronic watch from a luxury brand.

The female photographer's expression didn't seem like she'd let them refuse. So, they accepted the favor and waited for the boat to dock while they chatted afterward.

"I'm going to catch up with the captain... You two can sit for a while, then go down. See you later!"

The sound of the whistle was like a farewell reminder.

The slender beauty left without hesitation. Easy-going women are always like that.

Only two people were left in silence.

"..."

Lin Sen subconsciously turned his head, only to meet the pair of eyes he had just seen.

The girl was the first to look over, but this time, it was just a peek.

"what..."

!

She looked away like a frightened rabbit, staring down at the bracelet clenched between her fingers.

A little flustered, trying to make up for his previous actions:

"Um, Senior, I wanted to say... the ship is about to dock."

Chapter 41 A Short and Beautiful Dream

Lin Sen peeled off the hamburger wrapper in his hand.

The first thing you see is the freshly baked, fragrant bread. The steak, sandwiched between generous amounts of salad dressing and lettuce, sits in the center, stimulating your appetite.

It’s not a special food, but it has an innate characteristic that makes people sigh in admiration.

That's the weight.

Most of the men present subconsciously used both hands to hold it. For the girls, they had to use both hands to hold it firmly.

At least, the girl with short hair tried several times but couldn't bite off the meaty part in one bite.

In the end, he had no choice but to puff up his cheeks, give up angrily, and be more restrained in his methods, slowly nibbling at the edge of the lettuce salad.

She was only just beginning to notice that her entire movement had been seen by someone who had been glancing at her from time to time since she got off the boat, and her movements immediately revealed a sense of embarrassment.

Take the initiative to change the subject.

"Senpai...Aren't we going to the top of Mount Hakodate tonight?"

Ito Nishika refers to taking the mountaintop cable car that was built in recent years.

Hakodate is known to have the most beautiful and romantic city night view in the world - but according to locals, this claim only appeared recently in the 1980s.

To be honest, based on the memories of my previous life, the night view of Hakodate in the 21st century is indeed beautiful.

But even then, it wasn't unique to the world. Furthermore, parts of the surface haven't been fully constructed yet.

It is highly likely that the widespread use of this name is nothing more than a tourist gimmick created by a commercial company to recoup the cost of building the cable car.

Slogans such as "Make a wish on the cable car and you will receive blessings from the sky" and "An experience that lovers in the world cannot miss" are blatantly written on the streets and alleys of the city, which makes people laugh when they think about it.

But there are always willing fish that take the bait - at least, when Ms. Ito saw various promotional posters along the way, the little stars in her curious eyes almost equaled the number in the night sky.

But the girl tried very hard to hold back, not expressing a word. She didn't even broach the subject of "should we go and have a look?" She simply kept a calm face and completely followed all the opinions of Lin Sen, the leader of the trip.

But how could the child's vivid expression change escape the eyes of someone who was secretly observing him?

——That is to say, a little too sensible.

How could one not subconsciously want to love a child like this?

So, he made a bold decision to go up the mountain.

However, the planned execution time is not tonight.

Lin Sen certainly has reasons for this:

"When we arrived in the morning, the weather should have been clearest, but the top of the mountain was covered with a faint fog. In this situation, visibility at high altitudes is low, and the night view at night is likely to be unclear and the effect will be poor."

As a backpacker who has traveled all over the world, I have some experience in what to do on the top of a mountain.

I didn’t expect that it would be useful in this life.

You can even say it in front of a girl and get a look from her that says, "I see," and then she'll glance at you with a little admiration.

I have to say. After slowly discovering how cute Ms. Ito is, every positive attitude she shows towards me seems to bring about huge emotional feedback.

The number of eyes focused on her increased in a spiral.

But the newly opened hamburger restaurant under his feet was uniquely lively after all. Soon, a new event finally caught Lin Sen's attention and took his gaze away from the girl's increasingly lovely face.

People in bizarre costumes crowded into the store. The term "old generation Shamatte" is a definite stereotype, and the reality is not far off.

The young man in the lead had a remnant of his middle school misbehavior, his hair dyed into sky-high blond spiky hair, more vibrant than the straw in a fertile wheat field.

On the other side was a boy a few sizes younger, with a head of unruly red curly hair that almost made you mistake this place for the fan world of "Konka-ra Orewa!!"

As for the followers behind him - some wore headbands with various second-year school slogans on their foreheads, some had huge chrysanthemums tattooed on the back of their jackets, and some even used some meaningless Chinese characters, such as "天上天下只我独尊", "都市伝説", and "罪と潰".

The main character is a person whose cultural level is limited to middle school. He may be a good candidate for rap in the future.

The humming sound of a motorcycle outside the house revealed the character's identity—the Masked Warrior enforcing justice was more than just a showman. The Human Ultraman, equipped with a transformation device, clearly preferred a uniform and a quiet life. So, there was only one answer that matched my memory.

That's a Stand user...bah, a biker gang.

This group is probably something most people avoid. However, the owner of the burger shop welcomes everyone with a smile.

It was a very strange move - but to Lin Sen, it was not surprising.

I'd inquired about the history of Hakodate during my previous trip. The "Lucky Clown" hamburger shop at my feet was actually popularized by motorcycle enthusiasts in its early days in the 1980s.

Some people encountered this delicacy while riding motorcycles, recorded it in their travel diaries, and it spread among the bosozoku (rabble-rousing groups) across the country, becoming a top trending search.

As a result, these people who come here for the sake of reputation and are hard to come by account for the majority of the current customers.

The boss is also a strange man who has a lot of ideas. He treats these young people who are kept at a distance by normal people as his dearest friends and relatives, brothers and sisters, and even organizes some preferential activities for those who come from afar.

This clearly satisfied the little brats' egos. Each of them had a hamburger, fried chicken, and Coca-Cola in hand, and they proudly strolled around the store, looking for a place to sit.

The lively extra event seemed to be coming to an end because everyone was sitting down, but unexpectedly, several gazes suddenly came over.

Then, several young men who looked like they were full of violent energy gathered around the table in front of everyone in the store and stood in a fan shape.

The visitor is evil?

The short-haired girl was somewhat resistant and uneasy. She subconsciously wanted to pull Lin Sen up and leave, but she quickly noticed the young man looking back.

A look of determination flashed across her face. Then, she sat up straight, joined him, pursed her lips and looked up.

"..."

The confrontation attracted the attention of many customers around.

It looks like a war is about to break out.

So, at the moment when the atmosphere gradually became oppressive, the hedgehog-headed leader took action.

He suddenly took a step forward.

Clench your fists, use all your strength, and then -

Bend down hard.

"Seniors! Can we sit here? There aren't many empty seats in the restaurant!"

"..."

For a split second, the genre changes from a John Wick-style action film to a Jim Carrey-style nonsensical comedy.

The store was once again filled with the sound of relaxed and lively conversation, and Lin Sen nodded calmly.

"sit down."

"grateful!"

Ito Nishika, who was sitting next to someone, opened his eyes wide and looked at the young people who suddenly smiled brightly and innocently. They sat down across the table and chatted about the latest comics.

Shamelessly using lines to code:

"Have you watched the latest issue of "Fist of God"? お前はもう死んでいる!"

"——Nana?"

He was speechless for a moment, and half-hugged the arm beside him with both hands.

"It seems that the plot is a little different from what I expected."