Reborn In Tokyo After Picking Up Sayu Who Ran Away From Home

   There is a harmonious atmosphere in the room.

  When An Yilun also came to the second floor, this was what he saw.

  He didn't say anything, walked to the bar counter and poured himself a cup of tea, then sat down on the single sofa.

   For his arrival, everyone didn't have any special reaction. They were still chatting and laughing, enjoying the time like afternoon tea.

  Although there was a little misunderstanding just a while ago, Kato Yusuke, who was the person involved, didn't seem to mind, and other people naturally couldn't make irresponsible remarks.

   What's more, this is still a common room, any member of the studio can use it at will. The kind of workplace bullying that squeezes someone out doesn't happen here.

   Even under such circumstances, An Yilun quietly eavesdropped on everyone's conversation.

  When he heard that Kato Yusuke's liver explosion caused others to suffer, he also complained.

   "What, you mean, Kato, are you becoming more and more like that kind of black-hearted capitalist recently? We are all still high school students, how can you squeeze everyone like this?"

  Hearing this, Shi Yu couldn't help frowning.

  Just as she was about to say something, Kato Yusuke, who was sitting next to her, touched her leg inadvertently.

   "Well, you're right, I didn't think about this matter carefully, and I will pay attention to it later."

"Uh…?"

  As if he didn't expect him to say that, a look of surprise flashed across An Yilun's face, and he glanced at Ying Lili unconsciously.

  The girl was holding a cup of black tea, sipping it slowly and gracefully, without expressing anything.

  Such a reaction made him a little disappointed, and he fell silent for a while.

"-all in all."

  Kanoko Hasami patted her palm lightly, attracting everyone's attention, "Everyone has worked hard recently, just like Kato-kun said, let's take a good rest for a week."

   "Hey, is this really okay? Teacher." Mayu Sagara asked with some uncertainty.

  Yusuke Kato nodded affirmatively, and said, "Well, just do as Kano-chan said, this period of time is considered a paid vacation."

   "Wow~~~! Thank you teacher—!"

   Sagara Mayu, who received an affirmative answer, raised her hands and cheered happily.

   In this way, the studio started a week-long vacation.

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  Since the decision was made, Kato Yusuke did not procrastinate.

  Even though it was only halfway through today, he still decisively stopped all work and asked everyone to take a vacation early.

  Faced with such a good deed, people naturally would not refuse, and they happily set off on their way home.

  Leaving aside other people, at least Eiriri, Mayu, and Shiwa were really exhausted, so they went back to rest immediately.

  Yusuke Kato took out his phone and glanced at the time.

  Today is Sunday, January 20th.

  For them, this is just an ordinary weekend, but for those third-year students, today is a critical moment in their lives.

  —that is, the day of the national unified examination.

  Although he felt that his actions were redundant, he still sent a blessing to Ryoko Nakano via LINE.

  Perhaps because it is still in the exam period, the other party naturally did not reply.

  He doesn't mind it, he packs up his things and prepares to go home, however...

   "Ah, Yusuke, are you free next? I want to go shopping, can you come together?"

  Looking at Megumin who was walking over, Kato Yusuke couldn't help being stunned for a moment.

   It's not that I'm unfamiliar with shopping, it's just that I haven't seen it for a long time.

  In the past, the two of them would go out shopping together almost every once in a while.

   Just…

  Maybe it was embarrassing.

  It's been a while since their last showdown.

  Although the girl still regularly cooks some easy-to-storage standing dishes, the actual practice of cooking at his home is no longer there.

  In order to confirm the meaning of this trip, Kato Yusuke asked.

   "Well, I'm free from now on...Are you coming to my house to cook?"

  Hui nodded slightly.

   "Well~~ I think so. Ah, but if you find it inconvenient, then I can directly deliver the prepared dishes to your home later."

   Unable to tell why, Kato Yusuke's chest loosened slightly.

   "No, I just feel a little nostalgic."

   "Hey, what do you miss?"

   "Because you haven't invited me to buy together for a long time, so I miss it a bit."

"what…"

  Hui made a small sound, her eyes flickered like candlelight.

  She paused for a while, and then said in a natural tone:

   "Well~~ If you want to say it, it's not that I haven't thought about asking you out, but some time ago, I always encountered various situations, and it coincided with the New Year, so it ended up being nothing..."

   "Is that so, I remember you said that your sister is getting married, right? Must be very busy?" Kato Yusuke said understandingly.

"…what?"

  For some reason, the girl showed a surprised expression.

   "Well, although that's true... But I just mentioned it casually at the time, it's a good thing you can remember this."

   "..."

   Kato Yusuke scratched his cheek, involuntarily avoided her sight, and did not speak.

   "Hey, Yusuke."

"…What's up?"

   "I ask you~"

  Hui took a small step forward, looked up at his face slightly, and asked softly with his hands behind his back: "So, do you feel lonely?"

"what…?"

   "I mean, are you lonely that I didn't come to your house?"

   Clearly, these words reached Kato Yusuke's ears.

  He looked back into the other person's eyes, and smiled pretendingly, "...if I said yes, what would you do?"

   "..."

  Unconsciously, the girl lightly clenched the hands behind her back, and turned her face away as if nothing had happened.

   "Yeah... You and Eriri are having so much fun? So you call this loneliness~"

   "—!"

  The person who was pointed was stunned, speechless for a while.

   Ignoring his reaction, Kei took out her phone and checked the time.

   "Well~ Anyway, it's getting late. Considering the commuting time on the road, let's start as soon as possible."

   While speaking, the girl stretched out her hand to hold someone's hand and walked outside.

  Through the fingertips, a warm and soft touch came over.

   Kato Yusuke couldn't help being startled, subconsciously opened his legs, and followed.

  …

   Half an hour later.

  The two came to "LIFE" together.

   This is a national supermarket chain with about 200 stores in Japan.

  The store here is spacious, not only sells a full range of products, but also cheaper than the supermarkets outside, which can be called high quality and low price.

  Walking in the supermarket, Kato Yusuke couldn't help looking at Kei who was pushing a shopping cart beside him.

  The other party is wearing a spring-like taupe-colored skirt with a cream-colored long-sleeved shirt, a long white windbreaker outside, and a black striped scarf with a white base around his neck.

   The overall dress is gentle and fashionable, showing the owner's consistent style.

  He thought for a while, and then said: "Sorry, Hui, I have to trouble you again today."

   "You don't need to say that, anyway, I did it voluntarily, and Yusuke, you will also take back the portion I bought, so we each get what we need."

  The girl said disapprovingly, browsing back and forth on the dazzling array of shelves.

  Because of family circumstances, Hui often takes the initiative to cook at home.

   There is no special reason for saying this, but the girl's family occasionally forgets to prepare for her because of her invisibility.

   Over time, the owner has developed a good cooking skill.

  As for Kato Yusuke, because he lives alone, he has to go out to buy regularly.

  Based on this situation, it is actually very convenient for two people to go shopping together.

  For example, supermarkets often offer specials with large volumes, but the portion size is too much for one person.

   And if two people are together, they can share each other equally.

  The advantage of doing this is that girls can buy one more special item that is limited to one per person.

   When Hui is shopping in large quantities, Kato Yusuke can also help take back the things she can't carry.

but…

  ‘This should be regarded as an excuse specially created for me. '

  He can't help but whisper inwardly.

  Living alone, coupled with the days when he was closed to himself, he didn't have the heart to cook at all, and he ate instant noodles, frozen food, and instant food every day.

   It was precisely because of this that Hui offered to cook for him.

  Whenever they went shopping together, the girl would come directly to the house and help him prepare several side dishes and dishes that were easy to store.

  Frankly speaking, Kato Yusuke felt very sorry for the other party, and also very guilty, and felt very sorry.

  On the contrary, Hui always maintains an understatement attitude, which makes him unconsciously dependent.

   Subtly, the other party seems to have entered his life and become an indispensable existence...

   "Yusuke, do you still have toothpaste?"

   "Well, it seems to be almost used up."

   "Then I'll put it in the basket. Also, I remember that there is not much broth powder left, do you want to buy it?"

"want."

   "Where's the miso paste?"

   "Excuse me, I want that too."

   "Well~~ Let's buy some kelp and bonito flakes too?"

   "I'm fine, but that doesn't seem to be a necessity?"

   "That being said, do you really like miso soup? This is a rare opportunity. I would like to try making miso soup for you with the dashi stock I made myself."

   "Won't that take a lot of time? Just replace it with dashi powder as usual."

   "However, homemade broth tastes much better than broth powder. Anyway, we have a lot of time today, how about you try finer dishes once in a while?"

"it is good…"

  Kato Yusuke scratched his cheek, just watching Kei add various things that he would not notice to the shopping basket in time.

   This feeling is wonderful and nostalgic, as if the two are already living together.

   As he was thinking, the face of a certain girl suddenly appeared in his mind, and was erased in the next second.

   "The regular dishes are the same as usual, I will prepare the same dishes as my home, but do you have anything special to eat tonight?"

"It will be all right."

   "This answer is the most nerve-wracking..."

  Megumi puffed her cheeks slightly and muttered in dissatisfaction.

  Kato Yusuke's heart warmed, and he said without hesitation: "I don't think so much, as long as it's Megumi's cooking, I think it's delicious."

   "..."

  The girl narrowed her eyes slightly, and glanced at him inexplicably.

   "Speaking so firmly... If I make natto you hate, can you eat it too?"

   "—I'll eat it if you do it." Kato Yusuke replied without hesitation.

  Hearing this, a smile flashed in Hui's eyes, and then he lowered the corners of his eyes gently.

   "...What, I won't do such disgusting things, so today's dinner is oyakodon and miso soup~?"

   "Parent-child rice bowl..." Kato Yusuke couldn't help showing surprise, "It's not a child..."

   "There is no rule that adults cannot eat parent-child rice bowls, right?"

  Mei tilted her head slightly, and blinked narrowly.

   "Besides, didn't you just say that no matter what I make, I will eat it?"

   "..."

  Looking at her face, Kato Yusuke said with a dumbfounded smile, "Ah, that's right, then I'll leave it to you."

   "Well~~ let's go buy ingredients now."

   "Can I have a word?"

   "What's wrong?"

   "Shopping cart, should I push it?"

  Hearing this, Megumi looked at the cart in his hand and his face in turn, and then smiled helplessly.

   "...Ah, although I don't think it's necessary to be so troublesome, but since Yusuke has said so, can I trouble you?"

"No trouble."

   Kato Yusuke said as he walked up and took the cart from her.

  The girl looked at his actions with some amusement, and when she was about to lift her foot forward, someone suddenly lifted her right hand that was hanging by her leg.

"…what?"

   Looking down, a big palm was wrapping her hand.

  She twitched lightly, but didn't twitch. The other party seemed to hold it loosely, but in fact he wouldn't let her escape easily.

   "—Let's go, didn't you say you were going to buy ingredients?"

   Kato Yusuke pushed the cart with one hand, and said without looking sideways, not mentioning his little tricks at all.

   A short silence.

   "... In this way, it will be difficult to walk?"

   "It's okay, I will lead the way."

   "Even if you say that, do you know where the ingredient section is?"

   "You will know if you walk around. If not, I can ask the staff for directions."

   "Ah~~ That can't make people feel at ease at all..."

  Yusuke Kato still wanted to quibble, but he heard this sentence.

   "...In short, I remember that the ingredients area seems to be on the south side, let's go there."

  Mei said as he leaned closer to him, and pointed in the direction with his free left hand.

   "..."

  After a little silence, Kato Yusuke couldn't help raising the corner of his mouth, and replied: "Yes, mylord!"

   "Hey, don't use that strange name."

   "Understood, Commander!"

   "Ah, if you do this again, I will be angry?"

  The two shoulders were shoulder to shoulder, and they walked forward together.

  The time when one person only finds it troublesome, but the words of two people become a time that people look forward to.

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