On Christmas Eve, all of Tokyo once again brimmed with unparalleled energy.
Every shop along the streets had put up Christmas decorations, and many residents had hung Christmas wreaths in advance.
Unlike China, Japan had become heavily Westernized since the Meiji Restoration.
Not many people celebrated Christmas in China, but in Japan, it had become a holiday young people had to celebrate. Still, it had changed somewhat in Japan—rather than a family holiday, it was more like a carnival for young couples.
So although it was not a legal holiday in Japan, Ochanomizu University had thoughtfully moved classes to the morning. For the past few days, there had basically only been one class in the afternoon.
"With no classes this afternoon, I suddenly have no idea what to do... Shiori." Yuuka rubbed her slightly chilled hands as she spoke to Qigong Shiori.
With no classes, the two had chosen to go shopping together and soak in the festive atmosphere.
"You're not spending time with that guy?" Qigong Shiori turned and asked.
Because Zhao Yu had embarrassed himself in class some time ago, Yuuka had not hidden anything about him. She had told her current best friend every detail.
What Yuuka did not know was that Qigong Shiori had actually been observing them for a long time. Like Yuuka, she had not missed a single one of Zhao Yu's livestreams.
"Wouldn't it be a little bad if I kept clinging to Lord Yu all the time? I can video call him tonight." Yuuka spoke bashfully.
"You, honestly, what's there to be embarrassed about? Aren't you two in the stage of building affection?" Qigong Shiori sighed helplessly.
She always felt that Yuuka cared too much about trivial details whenever Zhao Yu was involved.
When dating, shouldn't the girl be the one getting