Chapter 267

"Oh, there's another trick like that!" Ikuyo felt relieved, but she smiled and then lowered her head to think for a moment.

"Well, I was planning to buy my own musical instrument before, and now that Hayato-kun gave me a guitar, I'll add that money I was planning to use to buy another instrument."

"This makes the money contributed unevenly by everyone."

Nijika complained, and it seemed she wanted to refuse Ikuyo's offer of funds.

"I'll figure out how to get the money!"

After thinking it over carefully, Ikuyo's idea was the better one, Hitori firmly told Nijika.

Unlike others, she rarely spends money on entertainment or clothes.

Moreover, when he lived with Ishikawa Hayato, he didn't charge her much for groceries or lodging, and she didn't use any of the extra money her family gave her.

Even Liang didn't borrow money from her because he had food to eat recently.

As a result, she saved more and more money.

"Bocchi-chan?" Nijika was surprised to see that Hitori also agreed with Ikuyo's approach, and she couldn't help but reconsider.

"Really? Hmm, that certainly makes more sense."

She nodded in agreement with their decision.

"In that case, let's secretly give Hayato-kun a surprise."

She said to the other two.

"OK!"

Ikuyo responded with a broad smile, but there was a hint of mischief in that smile, as if she wanted to see Ishikawa Hayato surprised or even embarrassed.

"Then I'll leave this surprise plan to Bocchi-chan."

Nijika said to Hitori.

Because Hitori was both the initiator and the main designer of this surprise, she didn't want to take credit for it.

"Huh?!"

Hitori was startled.

Ikuyo wasn't surprised at all. She smiled and said, "Gotou-san, I'll give you the money in a bit."

"Then that..."

Hitori this point, Yili started to feel scared, but she didn't back down. Her brain worked quickly and she came up with a more suitable solution.

Hitori waved his hands frantically as he spoke.

≧(> <)≦: "Let's keep the money with everyone for now, and then take it all out together when it's time to pay!"

She was terrified of losing the money or taking on the entire task.

Driven by an extremely strong will to survive, she couldn't help but have a cunning idea: to get a few people to accompany her, hoping they could help her in some way and not leave her alone.

Nijika and Ikuyo naturally didn't intend to completely leave the matter to Hitori and then ignore it. They looked at each other, Nijika spoke up.

"Then everyone should report the amount they can raise to Bocchi-chan, and Bocchi-chan can handle the money tallying and the purchase of instruments, is that alright?"

"I agree!" Ikuyo raised her hand with a smile.

Seeing that Ikuyo agreed and Hitori didn't object, Nijika nodded in satisfaction, ignoring the blue-haired girl who wasn't present.

"Yes, if Bocchi-chan needs anything, she can come to us for help."

As she spoke, a hint of embarrassment and awkwardness crossed her face, and she earnestly offered her reminder.

"It's strange, but we can call this a family now."

"Ah, um."

Hitori nodded solemnly, relieved.

After leaving the apartment, Ishikawa Hayato noticed Ryo's occasional glances and her unconsciously approaching footsteps.

"What's wrong?"

Instead of avoiding him, he deliberately walked straight ahead, and when their footsteps accidentally touched, he asked with a wicked smile.

Liang wasn't someone who cared about looks, so her actions still surprised him quite a bit.

She wasn't ashamed of her unconscious behavior; she spoke directly to Ishikawa Hayato.

"I look quite handsome after combing my hair."

They did everything together and saw everything about each other. Sometimes they talked about things that were much more embarrassing than this, but Liang wasn't embarrassed by these things.

"When I first met Liang, I clearly had short hair, but he didn't think I was handsome at all."

"Ishikawa Hayato retorted, glancing furtively at the glass beside him. Although he could only get a general idea, he had to admit that Nijika and Ikuyo had dressed him up very handsomely."

He felt like the girls around him were about to lose their footing.

Ryo shut his mouth, seemingly lost in memories or pondering Ishikawa Hayato's rebuttal.

A moment later, she looked at Ishikawa Hayato again.

Ishikawa Hayato, as if waiting for her, said with a teasing smile.

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder."

Liang remained silent, looking at him for a while before calmly asking directly.

Do you think I'm pretty?

Other girls might make slightly seductive moves at this point, but Liang didn't. Her question was very calm, as if she were just saying it casually.

Ishikawa Hayato looked her over with a smile and quickly spoke.

"A beautiful girl with neat, shoulder-length hair, bright and gentle eyes, and a passionate yet aloof demeanor."

She has all four qualities, she's perfect, please be my wife.

Liang paused and asked, "Unemployed?"

"You've been found out."

Ishikawa Hayato smiled. It's normal for Ryo to know this; she reads all kinds of manga.

The two walked for a while in Ishikawa Hayato, Shimokitazawa was already very familiar with. From a distance, the distance between them was neither too close nor too far, but it was clear that they were a couple.

Ishikawa Hayato also found it very comfortable to take a quiet stroll with Ryo, and this feeling was often mutual.

Why didn't you buy a musical instrument this afternoon?

Liang recalled the scene when they practiced before, and they were all tuning their new instruments while he leaned against the wall, leisurely observing them.

"I've only had my synthesizer for about six months."

Ishikawa Hayato didn't feel the need to change his instrument.

"Um."

Liang responded knowingly, and then took turns asking questions to Ishikawa Hayato.

Are you nervous?

"If you're not afraid, then I won't be."

Ishikawa Hayato understood her deeper meaning: to prepare him mentally and not to let go.

"That's great, we're invincible now. If you're not nervous, I'm not."

The two chatted intermittently, their brief and casual exchange carrying a serious tone.

When they arrived at the door, Liang opened it and said as if to reassure him.

"I used to think you couldn't do it, but now I'm surprised I think it's not impossible. Keep it up!"

She was referring to the five of them being together, and it was also her last statement before going to the battlefield.

Ishikawa Hayato gave a thumbs-up and smiled broadly.

"I am now in an invincible position."

He made a declaration-like joke, and stepped into her house first.

Before they set off, Ishikawa Hayato had already told Ryo's mother how long it would take for them to arrive, and she said they could come anytime.

The two arrived at the courtyard of the Yamada family villa. After entering the courtyard, they saw that the villa gate was open, and they walked towards the villa without hesitation.

Ishikawa Hayato quickened his pace and arrived in front of Ryo.

Liang didn't react much, following behind him.

After changing my shoes in the entryway, I walked through the corridor into the bright and spacious living room.

Here, Ishikawa Hayato saw Ryo's parents sitting on the sofa in the living room, leisurely drinking tea and waiting for them.

This indifferent reaction from her daughter, who hadn't returned in a long time, and her boyfriend could be seen as a subtle form of intimidation.

Hello, Uncle and Aunt.

Ishikawa Hayato greeted them first.

He and Liang had just discussed whether or not to bring a gift, and Liang concluded that it was unnecessary.

She receives so many gifts at home; bringing something cheap would be undignified, while bringing something expensive would make it seem like she's begging for favors.

Of course, this is just a cool thought.

This person has always been lazy and straightforward.

Night raid, group 69.49'36135 Ishikawa Hayato hoped to bring it, even if her parents didn't treat him well and didn't want to accept it, he could still take it back to eat.

However, he still went along with Liang, after all, the people opposite him were Liang's parents.

"Ishikawa-kun, you're here. Please have a seat."

When Ryo's father saw him, they were slightly taken aback, but they quickly recovered. Ryo's father gestured for him to sit down.

Ishikawa Hayato glanced at the sofa and then sat down. This was the second time he had sat here, but the last time he was only facing Ryo's mother.

Ignoring her mother's pitiful smile and the patting gesture on the seat next to her, Ryo squeezed next to Ishikawa Hayato.

The living room in Liang's house has a reception and negotiation sofa. The seats are quite large and relaxing, but they are a little cramped for two people.

Ishikawa Hayato had no choice but to adjust the positions the two men were occupying, clinging to Ryou's hips.

Liang not only let him do whatever he wanted, but also cooperated by lifting her hips slightly.

Some girls do this out of willfulness, others to express their stance, but Ryo probably wanted to get closer to Ishikawa Hayato, to strengthen that invincible cyclical force, and also to express her stance.

Because he was making such a gesture in front of their parents, Ishikawa Hayato looked at the two of them with a slightly embarrassed expression.

In the bright hall, on the sofa, Ryo's father, who looked quite young, had two lines of clear tears sliding down his face from behind his reflective glasses.

Ryo's mother, who was standing next to her, had expected this. She smiled wryly, pushed aside her husband who had already broken down before they even started discussing the matter, and sat down on the side of the sofa closest to Ishikawa Hayato.

She first sized up Ryo, then calmly began chatting with Ishikawa Hayato.

"Liang looks much healthier now."

"We all eat together at home, which makes our meals more regular than when she's alone."

Since they hadn't gotten to the main topic yet, Ishikawa Hayato became a bit more casual.

This wasn't their first meeting, and Ryo's father already knew quite a bit about him. They must have decided how to deal with this scoundrel who had stolen their daughter before this meeting.

Therefore, excessive respect is unnecessary. Just be neither arrogant nor humble, and find a peaceful balance that is acceptable between them.

"Liang actually stayed home for dinner? She hasn't eaten at home for years."

Ryo's mother was surprised by this. Liang was only willing to stay at home when she was a child. After she grew up, she would go out and run around. She basically never came home for lunch, and sometimes she wouldn't even be seen for dinner.

Thinking about it, she looked at Ryo, who looked bored but was still sitting next to Ishikawa Hayato, and then asked.

"Hayato-kun lately, hasn't he?"

"Hmm... we play and practice together, and her room is all set up at home," Ishikawa Hayato added, seemingly unaware that Ryo's mother was unaware.