The Fourth Period Is Modern Chinese (Continued)

"LINE really is more convenient after all, isn't it?"

It looked like the time had finally come for me to start using LINE too... Could I now unleash sticker barrages with Pretty Cure and Aikatsu! stickers...? Why weren't there any Dream-Cat stickers yet...?

With a grim sense of resolve, I casually asked.

"For short conversations or notifying someone about something, LINE is pretty convenient..."

Yukino put a hand to her mouth and spoke as she thought, but suddenly stopped midway and gave a serene smile.

"...But I also like taking the time to slowly write emails, and the time spent waiting for a reply."

"...I see."

I really found that answer of hers adorable. A pure, intelligent, straightforward beauty that was never unpleasant—it suited her perfectly.

But it would be a little embarrassing if she knew I was thinking such things, so I pretended to yawn.

"Then we can use them separately depending on the situation."

I answered casually, and Yukino nodded.

"Why not make an account first?"

"Yeah, I'll make one now."

There was no doubt that having LINE was more convenient. Especially the stickers—they were incredibly useful. When you didn't know how to reply, you could just send a random sticker. It established that you had replied while also ending the conversation. Stickers were wonderful... They were practically the pinnacle of a culture born from communication disorders...

As I created my account, I happily considered what stickers I should add.

Once I had finished, I showed Yukino the screen, and we quickly added each other as friends through a QR code.

"Try sending me something. Like a picture of your cat."

"Sure."

Aha, I got it. So that had been her goal all along. Still, I probably shouldn't say it out loud. I casually picked a photo of