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Hayakawa looked at Furuhashi and Ogata beside him with a puzzled expression and asked, "Who is this person?"
"Ha, Hayakawa, you don't even know someone as famous as Mr. Peanut?"
Upon hearing this, Fumino Furuhashi's eyes widened, and she said, "That's unbelievable! Don't you usually watch TV programs?"
"Why do people think it's weird if I don't know anyone..."
Hayakawa said expressionlessly, "Besides, I don't really watch TV. It's basically never turned on at home."
"It seems like..."
Fumino Furuhashi wiped the cold sweat from her forehead and explained, "Mr. Peanut is..."
"I see,"
Hayakawa nodded and said calmly, "He's a clown who makes people laugh."
Chapter 446 Fast Food Bento
"No ..."
Fumino Furuhashi gave Hayakawa a reproachful look and corrected her, "They're entertainers and comedians, people who bring laughter to others through their own efforts. They deserve respect, okay?"
Upon hearing this, Hayakawa looked confused and said, "Uh, isn't the clown the same?"
Fumino Furuhashi was stunned for a moment, then stammered, "Although it sounds like there are many similarities, there are still many differences, for example... for example..."
She stood there for a long time, but still couldn't come up with a coherent explanation.
"Forget it," Hayakawa didn't want to talk about this anymore and went straight to the point: "So you're in such a hurry to go back today just to see Mr. Peanut? Are you that excited?"
"Hmm...it's actually not bad."
Upon hearing this, Fumino Furuhashi showed a subtle expression and gave a somewhat ambiguous answer.
To say she really likes comedians wouldn't be accurate; she's more of a curious person. Her favorite works are literary dramas like Romeo and Juliet. However, all the students around her are saying they need to go back and watch it. If she doesn't watch it, she won't be able to say a word when her friends at school discuss it the next day, which would make her seem out of place. As a popular and beautiful girl, Fumino Furuhashi values her reputation the most, so she needs to at least see the general outline to maintain her position among her friends.
Simply put, it's about following the trend. But if you don't fit in, you might gradually be isolated by those around you, which is unacceptable to ordinary students. This can be seen from the fact that there was no queue in front of the confectionery shop today, and that students left school early.
This is the reality for high school students in Japan. Only those who are unconventional and determined can disregard these unspoken rules. They are the strong ones who can control themselves as they walk through the school.
Hayakawa is that kind of person.
"boring."
Hayakawa chuckled coldly and waved his hand: "Then you can go. I'm going home to study. Don't forget to finish your homework and the tasks I assigned, or I'll take away your ability to use electronic products in the future."
"Oh…"
Fumino Furuhashi nodded with a hint of grievance, but looked at Hayakawa with a trace of envy in her eyes.
She actually admires people like Hayakawa, who don't have to maintain an image at school and can just pursue what they like.
"Ogata, what about you?"
Hayakawa turned to look at Ogata Rizu, who was staring blankly at the screen, and said, "Are you in such a hurry to go back because you want to see that Mr. Peanut thing?"
"Mr. Peanut, what is that?"
Ogata Riju frowned upon hearing this, looking puzzled. She had been lost in thought and hadn't heard Furuhashi and Hayakawa's conversation. Without hesitation, she replied to Hayakawa's question, "I don't understand what you mean, but I went back because my father sent someone back to help out. There are a lot of people at the shop today."
"Good boy."
Hayakawa was very satisfied and placed his hand on Ogata Riju's head to pat it.
Ogata Rizu blushed slightly, and for a moment her eyes narrowed, revealing a cat-like expression as if she were being stroked. However, the next second she realized that Furuhashi was watching, so she quickly turned fierce, slapped Hayakawa's hand away, and hissed at her: "Don't treat me like a child!"
"..."
Not only does Ogata not let me touch his head, but he even dares to breathe on me, as if he wants me to suffer the wrath of war.
Ah, Riko is a true powerhouse...
Fumino Furuhashi glanced at Hayakawa, then at Riju Ogata who was confronting him, and felt a pang of melancholy. She realized that she had unknowingly become a loner again.
"Okay, be careful on your way back."
Hayakawa gave Furuhashi and Ogata some instructions, and then the three of them parted ways.
Furuhashi and the others walked towards the tram station, while Hayakawa headed towards the wagashi (Japanese sweets) shop near the school. He had eaten some Yotsuba bought yesterday and thought they tasted good, so he planned to buy more to share with others tomorrow.
"There's no one in line."
Hayakawa arrived at the shop entrance, looked at the doorway expressionlessly, and said, "Yotsuba lied to me."
After entering, Hayakawa first found the signature sweet treats that Yotsuba had bought for her yesterday on the shelf, and then picked out some more for herself. They were all small and exquisite, with beautiful colors that girls would like, such as cherry blossom cakes, apricot dumplings, and apple pie.
"That should be enough."
Hayakawa went to the cashier to pay: "Calculate it."
After scanning the code, the cashier said, "Hello, that's 6300 yen in total."
It seems quite expensive. Did I buy too much?
Hayakawa glanced at the bag and realized he hadn't bought much, so the price must be quite high.
It seems that Yotsuba must have spent quite a bit of money on her purchases yesterday.
"Hmm... I'll return it when I have the chance."
Hayakawa pondered for a moment and said that he didn't want Yotsuba to be broke because of buying him a gift.
After leaving the dessert shop, Hayakawa initially thought it was too much trouble to take a taxi home, but his gaze suddenly fell on a convenience store next door, and he couldn't help but look thoughtful.
The snacks and drinks at home seem to be running low lately.
There was nothing she could do. Every time Ayame came over, she would plunder everything, and Umaru from next door would often come over to freeload. Plus, Yotsuba came to visit last night, and she still had to offer her some food. So even though Hayakawa herself didn't eat, there was still nothing left.
It looks like we need to supplement our diet a little, since girls are a group of creatures who can't concentrate on studying without snacks.
I'll just buy some ready-to-eat bento boxes to take home, which will save me time on dinner.
Hayakawa thought to himself and walked into the convenience store, but as soon as he entered, he ran into an acquaintance.
……
"Aren't these Ichika and Yotsuba? Why haven't they come home yet?"
Hayakawa looked at Yotsuba and Nino in front of him with a hint of surprise.
"Ah... Good morning, Hayakawa-san!"
Yotsuba's eyes widened, her face instantly turning bright red as she stared at Hayakawa in utter panic.
He didn't see anything just now, did he? He didn't see what he wanted to buy? Bell (one) 8 from Si (five) dead leek rabbit group, right?
"Hayakawa?"
Ichika was initially shocked when she saw the person in front of her, then her brows furrowed and she gave a cold smile.
What a small world! I was just thinking about him, and then he showed up the next second.
Are you here to buy things too?
Hayakawa didn't notice anything amiss, but recalling the conversation she'd vaguely overheard, she couldn't help but look at Yotsuba and ask, "Yotsuba, what did you say... what do you want to buy?"
Yotsuba's mind went completely blank: "Ahhhhh, it's nothing, there's nothing at all!"
"Ok?"
Hayakawa looked bewildered. He didn't understand why Yotsuba was reacting so strongly, and why her face was so red, as if she had a fever. He wanted to go forward and ask her, but Ichika blocked his way.
Chapter 447 Feeding Dog Food
Ichika walked over from the side and blocked Hayakawa's way, saying, "Hayakawa-san, didn't you want to buy something? Then hurry up and buy it. Yotsuba and I will wait for you here, and then we'll take the train home together."
The girl's face was full of gentle smiles, but after looking at Hayakawa for a while, her gaze involuntarily shifted away.
In fact, Ichika wanted to use more intense words to deal with the person in front of her, and even kick him hard in his vital areas as she had just imagined, but for some reason, when she was actually facing Hayakawa, Ichika couldn't help but feel guilty, and she felt a little uncomfortable, and her eyes began to wander.
"That's what you said."
Hayakawa thought for a moment and nodded, then said to Yotsuba behind Ichika, "Wait for me, I'll be right out."
"Oh, alright."
Yotsuba's pretty face immediately flushed red, and she nodded hesitantly, "I'll wait for you."
"..."
Ichika, standing nearby, was speechless. Was her little sister really that useless? She reacted so cowardly to just a casual remark. Wasn't it obvious that she had already been manipulated?
"Come out here for a second, Yotsuba."
Seeing that Hayakawa had already gone deep into the convenience store, Ichika paid for her purchases at lightning speed without saying a word, and then pulled Yotsuba out.
The two left the convenience store and went outside. Before Ichika could ask anything, Yotsuba blushed and said, "What are you doing, Ichika?"
"That's my line, isn't it!"
Yihua was furious: "What am I doing? What are you trying to do? Yotsuba, I'm asking you, what did you want to buy just now?"
Yotsuba was momentarily flustered, but she tried to remain calm and said, "N-nothing."
"Nothing much yet, you almost reached for it just now," Nakano Ichika said with a sneer, hands on her hips. "Well, Yotsuba, you told me nothing happened last night, but now you've already bought protection. Do you think I believe you? Nothing happened and you bought this?"
"I'm telling the truth, nothing really happened."
Yotsuba felt a little guilty, but still whispered in protest, "I was just... a little curious about that, so I asked what was wrong..."
"Still making excuses, Clover? I'm so disappointed in you."
Ichika was heartbroken and couldn't help but poke Yotsuba's forehead repeatedly with her finger: "Would you have been curious about this kind of thing before? You've clearly been defiled, that's why your mind is full of this!"
"Mmm...mmm"
Yotsuba was repeatedly poked by Ichika and felt pain, but she couldn't find a reason to refute it for the time being, so she could only stand there and endure Ichika's attacks.
Just as the two women were exchanging pleasantries, Hayakawa had already quickly finished shopping and returned. He was quite skilled at time management and was very efficient at doing things.
"I've bought everything, let's go."
Hayakawa brought three large bags this time. One and a half bags were filled with things she bought at the dessert shop, and the other half were filled with various snacks and drinks she bought at the convenience store, as well as a quick dinner bento for tonight.
"Hmm, you bought a lot of things, Hayakawa."
As soon as Ichika saw Hayakawa come out, she immediately let go of Yotsuba. After all, it was a quarrel between sisters, and she couldn't let others see it and make a fool of themselves. She pretended to be curious and came to Hayakawa's bag to examine it. She smiled and said, "You bought a lot of snacks. Hayakawa-kun knows how to enjoy life."
Actually, they were all bought for other people; I don't eat any myself.
Hayakawa thought to himself, then said, "Let's go after we've bought what we need. Let's go to the tram station."
"Mmm Good."
Yotsuba lowered her head slightly and whispered, "It's quite cold today, let's go back quickly, or we'll catch a cold."
"It does seem a bit colder today than usual,"
Hayakawa felt the temperature and frowned. Then she looked at Yotsuba. Although Yotsuba didn't seem to be shivering from the cold, she still asked, "Are you cold? If you are, you can have my clothes."
"I'm not cold. I exercise all the time, so I'm in good health and don't feel cold at all."
Yotsuba shook her head repeatedly, revealing a spirited expression that seemed to melt away the surrounding cold air with her radiant smile.
"Ah That's good."
Hayakawa nodded and said, "I don't feel cold at all either. After all, I'm a boy, so my body should be a bit stronger than yours."
In fact, it has nothing to do with physical fitness. Hayakawa has an iron will of a warrior. Temperature is just a psychological effect on him. Even in temperatures of minus forty or fifty degrees Celsius, he can still read books in the snow without changing his expression.
Yotsuba looked defiant, tilted her head to look at Hayakawa, and smiled maliciously: "Is that so? Then let's have a competition on the playground sometime and see who has better physical fitness."
Hayakawa smiled and said, "Sure, anytime is fine."
The two chatted and laughed, creating a very harmonious and even increasingly ambiguous atmosphere, while Ichika, who was half-squatting beside them, remained silent.
Have you forgotten that there's still someone here?
Ichika remained expressionless, watching the two chat, feeling as if she had been forgotten.
Just now when I said I was cold, Yotsuba didn't seem to care, but as soon as we got to Hayakawa, she acted all concerned. It's like she's forgotten her sisters now that she has a man. And you two keep being so considerate, both saying you're not afraid of the cold. Why don't you both give me your clothes? I don't exercise and I'm not a guy, so my physical condition is really bad. I'm really cold right now.
Ichika felt inexplicably angry, puffing out her pink cheeks. She wanted to interrupt their conversation, so she looked at the plastic bag and said, "Hey? Hayakawa-kun, you bought two boxes of instant heated bento boxes?"
"um, yes."
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