Tokyo: The story begins with a confession.

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He often fantasized about such a scene and hoped to meet a girl who would treat him so gently.

What frustrated him most was that Uesugi Kenichi didn't take it seriously at all and was really focused on dealing with the food.

Why is there such a huge difference between people?

"Eat slowly, and have some drinks to cleanse your palate," Kasumigaoka Utaha said, handing her a glass of cola.

"Uh, thank you." Uesugi Kenichi accepted the drink and thanked him, then suddenly noticed Kobayashi Yoshihara staring at him and asked in confusion, "Why aren't you eating? Is it not good? I think it's quite delicious?"

"Yes, it's really delicious, I'm already full!" Kobayashi Yoshihara said as if he were bearing immense grief and indignation, and then began to eat frantically.

"You don't need to worry about him, he'll be fine in a little while," Watanabe Futa said with a smile. He knew exactly what his childhood friend was thinking.

Strangely, Uesugi Kenichi shook his head, then looked at Sato Hideki, who had been holding a manga and reading it since sitting down at the table, barely eating anything.

"Sato, let's eat something first. We can read the manga when we get back."

"Ah, it's alright, don't worry about me. I have to see Kashiwagi Eri's work as soon as possible." Sato Hideki didn't even look up, clearly already engrossed in the manga.

"Who is this Kashiwagi Eri? Her works are so captivating that you even forgot to eat," Uesugi Kenichi asked curiously.

When Kasumigaoka Utaha, who was sitting to the side, heard Kashiwagi Eri's name, a strange look suddenly appeared on her face.

pat!

Sato Hideki snapped the comic book shut. "Finally finished reading it! As expected, Kashiwagi Eri's level of skill is as good as ever."

"Eri Kashiwagi is a very popular doujinshi artist in the last two years. Her works are known for their delicate style, and her works have been selling very well at various comic conventions recently."

"Wow, that's amazing." Uesugi Kenji nodded, showing great respect for talented people. "May I take a look?"

"of course can."

Kenichi Uesugi took the manga from Hideki Sato and casually flipped through it; it was really only about the size of a small notebook.

"Hey, wait."

"Hmm, what's wrong?" Uesugi Kenichi glanced at Kasumigaoka Utaha with a strange look, then his gaze fell on the notebook. When he saw what was drawn on it, his eyes widened instantly.

???

What is this ghost?

What he saw was a lot of indescribable content, and it featured two women, meaning it was a lesbian relationship!

He thought he might have made a mistake, so he flipped through a few more pages, but the content that followed was even more explosive.

……

Uesugi Kenichi, his face darkening, closed the notebook, glanced at Kasumigaoka Utaha with an "I knew it" expression, and handed the notebook back.

"Isn't this just an 18+ erotic comic?" Uesugi Kenichi said irritably.

"Uesugi! How could you say such a thing about Kashiwagi Eri's work!" Sato Hideki said, his face full of indignation as he took the notebook.

"Some things cannot be defined by their appearance alone; this work is imbued with emotion!"

"The love between lesbians is often scorned. Despite such severe discrimination, the female protagonist maintains a positive attitude and even sacrifices herself to save her lover, ultimately leading to a happy and fulfilling life. Isn't this spirit something we should all learn from?!"

Sato Hideki spoke with increasing volume and excitement, seemingly oblivious to everyone else.

"Hideki, keep your voice down." Watanabe Futa said helplessly. None of these guys were easy to deal with.

"Alright, alright, you're right, I was wrong." Uesugi Kenichi's face was full of black lines. Although he admitted that the character lines on the book were indeed very delicate and full, and it was clear that the artist had a solid foundation, no matter how much you talked, you couldn't hide the fact that this was a hentai manga.

However, he rarely bothered to argue with Sato. Seeing that Uesugi Kenichi had changed his tune and Sato Hideki had gradually calmed down, he said apologetically, "Sorry, I was too excited just now."

Uesugi Kenichi waved his hand and then looked at Kasumigaoka Utaha with a strange look. He could understand Sato Hideki watching erotic comics. After all, what teenage boy doesn't have such a time? Even he himself had watched adult films before.

However, judging from Kasumigaoka Utaha's attitude just now, she obviously already knew what was inside the notebook before he opened it.

"Oh dear, I feel embarrassed looking at me like that," Kasumigaoka Utaha said, feigning shyness. "Eri Kashiwagi's works are indeed wonderful, and I've learned a lot from them."

Then she gently leaned close to Uesugi Kenichi's ear and said, "How about we try it out sometime and see if I've learned it well enough? Don't worry, I've never tried it out with anyone before."

Uesugi Kenichi: "..."

"You're a real talent!" He glared at Kasumigaoka Utaha with annoyance.

He was truly speechless, unable to understand how a girl who seemed so quiet and artistic could suddenly utter such inappropriate words!

After Kasumigaoka Utaha finished speaking, her face suddenly turned red, as if she had thought of something.

Actually, she regretted it a little after she said it, as if she had acted too frivolously. But teasing Uesugi Kenichi felt very satisfying, with a strong sense of contrast, especially Uesugi Kenichi's reaction, which she found particularly interesting.

Chapter 45 The moonlight is beautiful tonight (Seeking flowers)

She then sat there obediently and stopped causing trouble, which relieved Uesugi Kenichi, who seemed unsure how to defend himself against Kasumigaoka Utaha's attacks.

The meal lasted for nearly an hour, and by the time everyone came out, the moon was already hanging in the sky.

After strolling around Shibuya for a while, Watanabe Futa checked the time and said, "It's getting late. We've had a really great time today, so let's head back now."

Watanabe Fuuta and the others were all in the same area, taking the same train. Moreover, Kasumigaoka Utaha was also there. It was late at night, so they had to take the girl home.

He was also a little confused about the relationship between Uesugi Kenichi and Kasumigaoka Utaha. They seemed to be lovers, but he didn't feel that way. He was too embarrassed to ask directly, especially since Kasumigaoka Utaha was there too.

"Okay, I'm going back too," Uesugi Kenichi said with a smile.

"We'll be going now, Uesugi." Kobayashi Yoshihara had recovered his energy and kept winking at Uesugi Kenichi as he left, trying his best to express something. His face was full of smirks, which made Uesugi Kenichi want to elbow him right in the face.

After watching them leave, Uesugi Kenichi looked at Kasumigaoka Utaha, who was standing beside him with a gentle smile, and asked, "It's not too late now, you should be able to get back by yourself, right?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha's smile froze for a moment. Was this guy some kind of clueless straight man, letting a girl go home alone so late at night?

She glared at Uesugi Kenichi with annoyance, then instantly put on a pitiful expression. "I heard from the news that Tokyo has been quite unsettled lately. There have been quite a few women who were dragged into deserted alleys when they were walking home alone at night, and were subjected to a lot of beeping."

"Oh, a beautiful girl like me must be in great danger. If I were in that situation, I would fight to the death. Uesugi-kun, you should go back now. It's okay, don't worry about me. I won't come looking for you after I die."

"I'm really scared of you." Uesugi Kenichi glared at Kasumigaoka Utaha. Actually, he was just saying it casually and didn't really want Kasumigaoka Utaha to go back alone.

He also admitted that Kasumigaoka Utaha was indeed a beautiful girl, especially with her sexy figure, which made her very vulnerable to danger.

"Hehe." Kasumigaoka Utaha revealed a smug smile. She seemed to have figured out how to deal with Uesugi Kenichi.

"Let's go." After finding out the address of Kasumigaoka Utaha's house, Uesugi Kenichi led the way. The journey wasn't very far; it should take about half an hour by train.

The two walked quietly, with Uesugi Kenichi curiously observing everything around him. The Shibuya district at night was like a beautiful woman who had just woken up, only beginning to reveal her charm.

At this time of day, the hurried Uesugi employees are no longer in sight; most of those remaining here are here to relax and enjoy themselves, and smiles are on their faces.

"It's really wonderful." Uesugi Kenichi sighed. At this time, people seemed to let go of the pressure they had been carrying and began to release it to their hearts' content.

"It's really beautiful." Kasumigaoka Utaha felt the same way. This was the first time she had ever taken a walk at night with a boy, and she felt a little emotional.

She thought it would be a long time before she met a guy like that, but she didn't expect him to appear so soon.

Kenichi Uesugi's prediction was correct; he arrived at Utaha Kasumigaoka's house half an hour after boarding the train.

"Alright, I'll head back now." Uesugi Kenichi said, looking at the house in front of him. The surrounding environment was quite nice, much better than where he lived.

"Thank you for taking me home, Uesugi-kun," Kasumigaoka Utaha bowed in thanks.

"Would you like to come up and sit for a bit? I live alone~" she said, looking at Uesugi Kenichi with a seductive gaze.

"No need!" Uesugi Kenichi refused decisively.

"Is that so? That's a real shame." Kasumigaoka Utaha looked quite disappointed.

"I had a really great time today. Would we have another chance to have dinner together?"

"Let's talk about it next time." Uesugi Kenichi suddenly noticed that the night was unusually bright. He turned to look at the sky, where a bright, full moon hung high in the air.

"The moon is beautiful tonight," he exclaimed before turning and leaving. It seemed that no matter where he was, the moon was still the same moon. The world changes, and the short history of humankind is nothing compared to the moon.

"Eh?!?!" Kasumigaoka Utaha froze, her face turning bright red, after hearing Uesugi Kenichi's exclamation.

Was he confessing his feelings to me?

But why did he turn around and leave after confessing his feelings?

Do you think I won't agree? Come back, let's discuss this again!

As she watched Uesugi Kenichi's figure recede into the distance, a feeling of reluctance suddenly welled up within her; she wanted to approach him, yet she was also afraid.

Back home, Kasumigaoka Utaha sat at her desk, her mind still replaying Uesugi Kenichi's words. Why did he suddenly say that? Was it really a confession? Or was she just overthinking it?

Although Kasumigaoka Utaha does appear to be a seasoned driver, this is only one side of her.

From a young age, she displayed a unique charm, being prettier and taller than the girls around her, which attracted a lot of attention from classmates and passersby.

Walking down the street, many men often looked distracted when they saw her, especially those disgusting gazes that would constantly fall on her.

At school, she stood out because of her exquisite face and perfect figure that was not what one should have at her age, making her the center of attention for many boys.

The boys were constantly trying to get her attention, and would deliberately make all sorts of little gestures to chat her up. But when she responded, they would often become restless. Faced with this situation, the girls also felt very uncomfortable, especially after starting junior high school, when the girls began to develop a strong sense of jealousy.

This subjected her to a lot of inexplicable criticism and malicious rumors that came from who-knows-where.

So over time, she developed the habit of being alone, automatically blocking out any malice that didn't come her way, keeping her distance from others, and her sharp tongue became her most effective weapon in dealing with people, slowly building a wall around her heart.

Anyone who tries to cross this wall will feel ashamed and stay away after being subjected to her sharp tongue. This makes her feel exceptionally relaxed, no longer having to deal with those complicated interpersonal relationships or face those malicious acts that seem to come from nowhere.

But this also meant she had almost no friends.

Fortunately, her unique sensitivity to words allows her to immerse herself in the path of writing, which prevents her from feeling lonely.

So although she seemed like a seasoned pro, she was actually just a novice. Faced with this situation, she couldn't figure out Uesugi Kenichi's true thoughts for a while.

These questions perplexed her, preventing her from writing a single word.

"Damn it, this kid, he's got me all flustered with just one sentence. Could it be that I've misunderstood him, and that Uesugi is actually a playboy?!" Kasumigaoka Utaha slammed her head on the desk, letting out a cute whimper.

.......

Chapter 46 Kato Megumi's Bento

Kenichi Uesugi was unaware of Kasumigaoka Utaha's troubles. He had only felt something when he saw the bright full moon, so naturally he didn't know that "The moon is beautiful tonight" was actually a phrase used to express affection in Japan.

Back home, Kenichi Uesugi took the money out of his backpack and counted it carefully twice. It totaled 152 million yen!

Thankfully, the largest denomination of Japanese yen is 10,000 yen, otherwise it would be much harder to calculate.

After putting the money away, Uesugi Kenichi started thinking. Now that he had money, he should move to a new house. Hmm, he'd go look at houses tomorrow!

If he hadn't been so short of money before, he would never have wanted to live in such an environment.