Chapter 304

He smiled at the person in question and then presented her with the birthday gift he had prepared.

"This is a gift I prepared for you. I hope you like it."

That's right, today is Anwa Subaru's birthday, and that's why he came here tonight after a busy day.

"Thanks! Hey~"

After thanking them, Anwa Subaru struck a cute pose with their Hands making a peace sign.

"Have you all given your gifts? Let's begin... But it seems there's one more person."

Besides him, there were now six people in the living room, which should have only been for five. His gaze swept over the extra person.

She was a young woman with brown hair, gray eyes, medium-length hair, a slender and graceful figure, and a beautiful and gentle face.

She wore black earrings on both ears, and a simple white top and dark green long skirt, neither overly flashy nor gaudy.

However, at this moment, one could vaguely see the surprise in her eyes after she saw him.

Although he already knew who she was, he still needed to go through some procedures.

"Ah~! Let me introduce myself!"

Inoseri Nina immediately stood up and walked between the two, acting as the introducer.

"This is my older sister, Desu Inoseri Ryone! She came here to find me for some reason..."

The more she spoke, the weaker her voice became, and a hint of embarrassment showed on her face.

"What reasons? It's just that you've been skipping school frequently lately, and your grades have dropped a lot, which caught your father's attention. I came to check on you on his behalf, didn't I?"

"And what's the deal with that letter and the bankbook? Do you know that if I hadn't strongly objected, Father would be here right now?"

Inoseri Ryone walked to her side, pressed her cheeks and rubbed them, frowning and sighing, "I waited for you for half the night last night and you didn't come back! I was out in the wind all night!"

"Mingming~ gave me a burp and an old phone number~"

Inoseri Nina squinted her eyes, looking completely relaxed.

Although she is currently in a cold war with her elderly father and their relationship is very bad, she has the best relationship with her older sister. The two can talk about almost anything and are very considerate of each other—unlike the bickering behavior of the Yukinoshita Family door.

"How was I supposed to know that you've not only joined a band, but you've also moved here!"

At this point, Inoseri Ryone became even angrier, her brows furrowing further, and she tightened her grip again.

"Waaaaah~!"

Inoseri Nina offered a vague apology.

After venting her frustration on her, Inoseri Ryone turned her gaze back to Sakurakoji Talent and politely bowed slightly. "Nice to meet you. I am Nina's older sister, Inoseri Ryone."

"You must be Mr. Talent, right? I've heard about you from Nina and the others. Sorry to bother you today."

"Also, I'm very grateful for the trouble Nina has caused you during this time!"

"No, no, since they're Nina's family, we're of course very welcoming! But we never expected Nina's older sister to be such a gentle and beautiful woman, completely different from Nina's personality..."

His gaze lingered on the two of them for a moment, then he said nothing more.

"What do you mean, Mr. Talent?"

Inoseri Nina's eyes were half-closed, her Hands were crossed, her cheeks were puffed out, and her mouth was pulled down as she looked at him with a rather disapproving expression.

"No, it doesn't mean anything... right, everyone?"

He looked at the other four people and received their nods of approval.

"You guys are so mean!!!"

Inoseri Nina squatted down, covering her head, feeling ostracized.

Haha~

Inoseri Ryone and chuckled, "I was worried about everyone's relationship, but seeing this scene, I feel much more at ease!"

Seeing that their introductions had concluded smoothly, Anwa Subaru seized the opportunity to interject, humorously changing the subject:

"Alright! That's all for the introductions! Let's all eat some cake! I'm starving!"

"Oh! We've finally reached this part! I want to eat!"

Inoseri Nina jumped up on the spot, completely casting aside her gloomy mood, and ran excitedly to the dining table.

"Is it finally starting?"

Ebizuka Tomo walked over.

"Okay! I'll cut it then!"

Kawaragi Momoka begins unpacking the cake boxes.

"This time, you can't make a mess of the house like last time, okay?"

RUPA gave a gentle reminder (or warning?).

The day after Ebizuka Tomo's birthday last time, the group spent almost the entire day just dealing with the aftermath.

Sakurakoji Talent watched the scene with a smile, then reached out to invite Inoseri Ryone, "Let's go over there too, Ryone- san."

Meeting his clear eyes and handsome face, Inoseri Ryone blinked, her pretty face warm, and nodded slightly. "Ah, um! Thank you..."

She'd lived in Kumamoto for so many years and had never seen such a handsome boy... Was this the Band Manager Nina had mentioned?

Although she had previously told her that the other person was an incredibly handsome guy, and that others had advised her not to be too surprised when she met him, this still...

Too young, and way too good-looking! Are all the handsome guys in Tokyo this good?!

And the band members are all very cute girls... How scary! Tokyo is scary!!

"3, 2, 1!"

"Bang!"

"Happy birthday to you!!!"

X N.

As the small cannons fired, everyone except Anwa Subaru shouted in unison.

"Thank you! Thank you everyone! Woohoo!!"

Anwa Subaru playfully kissed and raised their hands in all directions, turning a simple scene of a few people congratulating each other into the feel of a superstar concert.

"Let's eat cake! I want the strawberry one!"

Raise your hand Inoseri Nina.

"Huh? I want one too!"

Ebizuka Tomo and she glared at each other and began vying for ownership.

"Why don't you each have one? What are you arguing about?"

RUPA tapped each of them on the head.

"Hmm~ We should drink when we're having fun like this!"

Kawaragi Momoka strode enthusiastically toward the refrigerator.

But a familiar, amused voice behind her made her freeze in place.

"Hey~ Momoka, you still dare to drink alcohol~"

Her snow-white, sexy neck slowly turned, meeting the gaze of the man behind her with a strangely dangerous smile on his face.

Her fair face instantly flushed a rosy hue, her expression one of utter embarrassment. She coughed, deliberately avoiding his gaze. "I've been thinking, and I don't really feel like drinking today. I guess I won't..."

"Wow, that's really strange!"

With cream smeared on her lips, Inoseri Nina looked at her in surprise. "Momoka-san actually said she didn't want to drink..."

"So, am I the only one here today? Would you like a drink, Ms. Ryone?"

RUPA glanced at Inoseri Ryone.

"No, I don't drink much either, thank you."

Inoseri Ryone and politely declined.

"Then I'll have a drink with Rupa."

"Hello!"

Kawaragi Momoka glared at him angrily.

"I didn't stop you, you just didn't want to drink it, right?"

Sakurakoji Talent looked at her with amusement and teasing, "Besides, I'm different from you. Although we both have equally low alcohol tolerance, I'm very restrained."

Kawaragi Momoka's expression turned bitter; she realized she'd fallen for his trick. She stammered, "Yes, that's right..."

"Ahhh!! Never mind!! I want to drink too!!!"

She vigorously ruffled her silver-gray hair and resolutely walked towards the refrigerator!

"Hey? But Mr. Talent! You haven't..."

Inoseri Nina stared at him in astonishment.

"There are no outsiders here, what's there to be afraid of? Besides, we're in a band, why would we care about something so small?"

"Eh? Is it okay? No, but this is something I really shouldn't do, Miss RUPA! Stop Mr. Talent!"

She requested off-site assistance.

"RUPA, da ma (no)?"

He blinked rapidly at Rupa, trying to get away with it by being cute.

Rupa's heart skipped a beat under his gaze, and her healthy complexion deepened. "... It's not impossible..."

Even if he hadn't asked, she still wanted to drink and toast with him...

"Hey hey hey!!!"

The Inoseri Nina stretched their upper and lower lips apart violently.

Sigh... Ebizuka Tomo, standing to the side, covered his forehead, unable to bear watching, and focused on eating his sweet and sour cream.

Just then, Anwa Subaru, wearing birthday hats, picked up their phones and their eyes lit up. "Ah! My grandma also sent a birthday message, what should I do? Send her a picture of a cake?"

"Detective Grandma?!"

Ebizuka Tomo leaned closer, intrigued.

"How about we send her a group Group Photo of everyone together Togenashi Togeari?"

Holding a small cake fork, Sakurakoji Talent offered a suggestion.

"Great idea! Let's do it!"

Anwa Subaru readily agreed.

"Everyone, move closer! Otherwise, there won't be enough room for the camera..."

"Idiot, why don't you just ask Miss Ryone to take the picture for you?"

"Ah, right! Ms. Ryone! Please help me!"

"Okay, sure."

"One, two! Chess!"

Click!

With the flash of a camera and the sound of a shutter, the group finally stopped huddling together.

Whether it was his imagination or not, Sakurakoji Talent felt as if he was being squeezed out particularly badly...

Especially Rupa and Kawaragi Momoka, one was dribbling and charging at him, and the other was using his body to do high jumps.

"Hmm~ This photo is pretty good! Subaru, send the original image to the group later!"

"I understand!"

"..."

While Kawaragi Momoka and her two friends were clinking glasses, and the other two were texting and eating cake, Inoseri Ryone secretly pulled her younger sister aside and whispered: