Chapter 234

She threw the beverage box, which had just been crushed into an apple core, into the trash can, then picked up a box of Goodbaby juice, removed the straw, and forcefully inserted it into the beverage box.

She didn't drink it, but said...

"I know very well how easily Nijika is swayed at her age, and how interested she is in everything new and exciting, and how inexplicably complacent she is."

"She's self-centered and unwilling to listen to her family. Even if you patiently explain things to her, she won't understand. She'll only realize the reality after she's been hurt and battered."

"But no matter what, as family, I don't want to see her sad, and I must protect her."

"This is also a responsibility my mother entrusted to me."

The tone she used when expressing her thoughts was not like that of an adult speaking to a young person, but rather like that of someone speaking to a peer.

Ishikawa Hayato remained bowed, looking up at Seika calmly sipping her apple juice, and carefully considered Seika's words.

She meant that she didn't intend to make Nijika sad, and she knew that it would be difficult to persuade Nijika. She wasn't even confident that she could get Nijika to obediently go home with her. She could only Nijika she was injured and obediently went home.

In other words...

This stubborn tsundere... no, my dear older sister!

Ishikawa Hayato was excited, and his heart was beating faster and faster. In fact, he knew from the beginning that Seika was going to back down, but he didn't expect that her original opinion was like this.

He straightened up and asked Seika, whose face was still gloomy.

"Can we not argue with Nijika?"

"This is my family's business, it has nothing to do with you!"

Seika said resentfully, without even looking at him. After speaking, she bit the straw and drank apple juice. From the way she took a breath and the sound in her throat, you could tell that she was drinking very hard.

Even though he knew Seika's attitude, without her affirmation or absolute consent, even though Ishikawa Hayato was secretly overjoyed, he still didn't dare to celebrate with Nijika.

He also knew that Seika would remain stubborn to the end, or rather, she would never easily give in.

But he sat back down on the bar stool, and under Seika's wary gaze, moved the chair toward her.

He wore a fawning smile, showing no fear of being killed by Seika.

"Sister, Sister Seika, please, please..."

At this point, Ishikawa Hayato called Seika "Onee-chan" just like Nijika did.

"Puff!"

Seika had been drinking apple juice, froze for a moment. As if she had heard something unbelievable, she suddenly shivered.

He choked on the apple juice he was drinking and couldn't help but spray it all out.

"Cough, cough, cough."

She clutched her chest and coughed heavily, spraying apple juice all over the bar.

"Oh, sister, be careful!"

Ishikawa Hayato didn't care at all who had done this to her. He took a tissue from his pocket and gave it to her, then went to the bar to get a rag to wipe the counter.

But Seika hadn't even caught her breath before she cried out in a hurry.

"Cough... who... who gave you permission to call me 'sister'? It's disgusting! Ugh!"

After wiping the counter, Ishikawa Hayato saw her like this and quickly ran out with a smile to pat her back.

"Calm down, calm down..."

Seika slapped his hand away.

Taking advantage of the situation, Ishikawa Hayato asked, "Then, can the manager allow me to date Nijika?"

"Who would agree to you two dating?!"

Seika called out without hesitation.

Ishikawa Hayato had an expression that said, "I knew it," but he smiled and said...

"Well, sister~ I also live in Shimokitazawa now. Tomorrow is the weekend and I have time. In the morning, I'll come to your house and wake 'Onee-chan' up in a sweet voice. I'll keep asking you like this until you agree."

Seika's eyes widened, and she said, trembling.

"How could I possibly let you into my house..."

"But Nijika will be home too, she'll definitely allow it for such a 'small thing'."

Ishikawa Hayato, disgusted, cupped his face in his hands and sweetly called out, "Right, Onee-chan?"

Seika was trembling all over, whether from anger or fear. She could almost picture the terrifying scene of being woken up in her dream by Ishikawa Hayato's greeting, "Onee-chan, it's morning!"

Just thinking about that scene made her feel like her stomach was going to churn.

But Ishikawa Hayato knew how to be tactful and understood the importance of giving a slap followed by a sweet treat.

He suddenly bowed down again and pleaded loudly.

"So, store manager! Please, just say 'I don't object to your relationship' in front of Nijika, even if it doesn't sound very sincere, please!"

Seika was already on the verge of exploding with rage, saw him like this again and felt unable to bring herself to do it.

She gritted her teeth for a long time before finally saying...

"I see!"

But she added with a stern face, "I'll owe you those seven or eight punches with interest, but if you ever hurt Nijika, I will definitely kill you."

"If that kind of thing happens, I will stand still and not resist, just like before."

Ishikawa Hayato straightened up and said with a serious expression.

After he finished speaking, he looked at Seika with a sullen face and walked up the steps. After only a few steps, he went from walking normally to floating.

She skipped and hopped up to it.

Seika could still faintly hear his smug voice.

"Nijika ~ The store manager has given us permission to date."

"Huh... really?"

Let's confirm.

Then, a rumbling sound of footsteps came down the stairs.

Nijika rushed into the store. She looked around and, after confirming that there were no signs of a fight, she cautiously looked at Seika.

Ishikawa Hayato followed Nijika down the street.

Nijika looked at her, and asked tentatively with a mixture of hope and expectation.

"Sister, can I really date Hayato-kun?"

Seeing Seika 'Nijika expectant expression, Xingge couldn't help but complain inwardly, "What's so great about that Ishikawa Hayato? Why does she like him so much? She even wants to date him when she's with other people."

Although she is arrogant, she will not change her mind once she has said something.

She didn't speak, but simply nodded heavily.

Nijika's eyes suddenly lit up with a more vibrant and radiant light than ever before.

"Really, really?"

If she had agreed earlier because of her promise to Ishikawa Hayato, now Seika was nodding helplessly because of Nijika's happy expression.

Nijika laughed and jumped up, hugging Ishikawa Hayato next to her while Seika stared in disbelief.

"Hayato-kun, you're amazing!"

Seeing Ishikawa Hayato's blissful expression, Seika, already furious, couldn't help but yell.

"Hey! I'm the one who agrees!"

After hearing what Seika, Nijika let go of Ishikawa Hayato and ran over to hug Seika.

"Yes! I love my older sister the most!"

Seika glanced at Ishikawa Hayato with a strange sense of pride, but then she felt Nijika looking her up and down on her head.

Seika looked at Nijika with a puzzled expression. After Nijika eyes met, Nijika paused for a moment and then smiled shyly.

"What are you doing?" Seika asked.

Perhaps because she was too happy, Nijika blurted out something without thinking.

"Ah... I was wondering if Hayato-kun damaged my head."

Seika's face turned red instantly; she was angry.

She erupted in rage again, yelling.

"I really can't let you two date!"

"Eh!!"

After Nijika angered Seika, Ishikawa Hayato quickly pulled her towards the rehearsal room.

"Nijika, the CD packaging team is running out of time!"

"Ah, oh, yes!"

Nijika hurriedly ran towards the rehearsal room, while Ishikawa Hayato, who was a step behind her, bowed slightly as if apologizing to Seika for his wife's foolish behavior.

Seika's fist clenched so hard it made a sound.

But as she recalled Nijika's radiant smile, she gradually loosened her grip and reached for the last box.

Frustrated, she disassembled the straw, but hesitated to insert it. Thinking about Ishikawa Hayato's generally reliable behavior and good character, she sighed deeply.

But before she could have a moment of peace, she heard the boisterous sounds coming from the rehearsal room again.

"Ishikawa Hayato five times faster!"

"Hayato-kun, wait a minute! You'll hurt yourself if you push yourself too hard."

"Five is a number that represents unity! How could it possibly cause harm!"

She scoffed inwardly, "They've wasted so much time, they're probably too late now. They'll have no choice but to come out and beg me."

Seika sat at the bar waiting.

More than an hour had passed, and just as she was about to lose her composure, a girl's voice came from the entrance of the Starry Sky Gate.

"Gotou-san, hurry up, hurry up!"

"Ah... Kita- kun... wait a minute..."

Not long after the sound reached Seika, she saw two figures rushing in through the entrance of Fanxing.

Kita pulled Hitori down from upstairs and greeted Seika politely.

"Good afternoon, store manager."

"Ah... good afternoon, manager..."

Hitori followed behind her and said something.

"Um."

Seika responded, but the two did not stop and quickly rushed into the rehearsal room.

They loudly offered their congratulations from inside.

Kita: "Hayato-kun, we passed!"

Hitori: "Yeah, yeah, it's all... it's all thanks to Hayabusa's tutoring."

Nijika: "Really? That's great! Congratulations!"

Ishikawa Hayato: "That's great! Although it's thanks to my help, I'll still reward you for helping to pack the CD!"

"Uh-huh!"

"Hey, this isn't a reward at all! Seriously!"

The response from the front was from Hitori, and the shout from the back was from Kita, but the voice was tinged with laughter and was heading towards the rehearsal room.