Omnibus Anime: Person in Music Anime, Relaxing and Happy

Fortunately, most of it was vegetable-based, so his stomach could still digest it.

After a while, seeing that Bai Qiu was nearly done eating, Nagasaki Sosei asked again, "Want more rice?"

Bai Qiu patted his stomach, waved his hand, and shook his head to politely decline. "Thanks, Sosei, but I'm good."

"I see." Nagasaki Sosei looked a bit disappointed. "Then how about another bowl of soup?"

With that, she picked up the bowl beside her and ladled out a serving of Vegetable Macaroni soup for Bai Qiu.

Under Nagasaki Sosei's somewhat eager gaze, Bai Qiu instinctively took the bowl.

Drink it. I've already eaten this much; it's just one last bowl of soup.

Green vegetables, good for health.

Nagasaki Sosei watched Bai Qiu gulp down the soup, feeling deeply satisfied and fulfilled inside.

Having someone enjoy the food she made was truly a gratifying thing.

But as Bai Qiu drank, he suddenly stopped.

He sensed something was off.

Bai Qiu looked down at the bowl in his hands.

Then he glanced at the empty bowl in front of him on the table.

His eyes narrowed slightly. He looked up at Sosei, opened his mouth, hesitated, then stopped.

"What's wrong?" Nagasaki Sosei asked, a little puzzled.

The corner of Bai Qiu's mouth twitched involuntarily.

After thinking it over, he decided to tell her the truth.

Swallowing his saliva, Bai Qiu carefully controlled his tone and said gently:

"Sosei, this bowl in my hand... I think it's yours."

Nagasaki Sosei blinked softly, then looked at the empty bowl in front of Bai Qiu.

Is that so?!

She then looked down at her own side of the table, where only a pair of chopsticks remained.

Her gaze sharpened. At that moment, the smile on Nagasaki Sosei's face finally froze.

A piercing, grating sound reached Bai Qiu's ears, making him instinctively cover them.

Nagasaki Sosei was truly mortified this time!

Chapter 30: Donut Lady

Bai Qiu left the house a bit earlier than usual today.

He did this to avoid running into Nagasaki Sosei in the hallway and having to deal with an awkward encounter.

Recalling last night's dinner, Bai Qiu couldn't help but let out a sigh.

Glancing at Nagasaki Sosei's front door, he quickly stepped into the elevator.

Oh, right—today Bai Qiu had also brought along his trusty partner.

Because after school, Kessoku Band was holding a meeting.

So Bai Qiu decided it was better to bring his guitar along.

Next, Bai Qiu planned to grab some breakfast.

A new dessert shop had opened nearby.

Word had it that business was booming, with rave reviews.

And they had a limited daily supply.

Bai Qiu intended to check it out.

Sure enough, thanks to arriving early today, he managed to get a spot near the front of the line.

A long queue quickly formed behind Bai Qiu.

Three!

Not a drumbeat—Bai Qiu was counting.

He was fifth in line.

The line moved fast.

Soon, it was the turn of the customer in front of Bai Qiu.

"Give me twenty donuts!"

It was a lively female voice.

The clerk paused briefly, then responded professionally.

"Alright, please wait a moment."

The clerk picked up the packaging box and immediately got to work.

Bai Qiu was also slightly stunned.

He sized up the somewhat odd person in front of him.

Can you even eat that much?

At the same time, a sense of foreboding welled up inside him.

His gaze passed over this person, and Bai Qiu looked toward the transparent glass display case, where several rows of golden donuts were neatly nestled together.

Are there even twenty of these?

Even if there were, after taking twenty, would anything be left?

Bai Qiu's answer was no.

So he looked again at the woman who had committed the crime of clearing out the donuts.

Under the dual combination of a dark mask and sunglasses, she had almost completely covered her face, making it impossible to see her features.

But even without seeing her face, from her slender figure and the unique aura she exuded, passersby would still think she was a great beauty.

Still, that didn't stop Bai Qiu from silently holding a grudge against her.

Do you think you're some kind of popular idol?

Don't tell me you think covering up like this gives you the right to recklessly sweep up all the donuts.

Damn Donut Lady!

"Here you are, your donuts."

The Donut Lady happily took the bag.

Paid, turned around, and left.

As if sensing the intense stare, the Donut Lady looked at Bai Qiu with slight confusion.

I haven't been recognized, have I?

This young miss has dressed so conservatively.

Under the mask, a hint of a smile appeared on her delicate face.

Then she walked away calmly and unhurriedly.

"Excuse me, sir..."

"You might..."

Without hearing the rest, Bai Qiu already understood everything.

He looked at the carefree retreating figure.

Bai Qiu's eyelids twitched.

She even dares to provoke me.

Dark brown hair, I've got you memorized!

"Sir, you might have to wait for the next batch..."

The long-ponytailed clerk repeated herself, then pointed apologetically at the empty display case.

There was only one donut left inside.

Her voice sounded a bit nervous, as if she was afraid the customer would get angry.

So she quickly added, "Um... freshly baked ones taste even better!"

"Yeah, okay!"

Bai Qiu snapped back to reality.

Though he'd have to wait a bit longer.

But he was carrying over ten pounds of stuff on his back!

Yeah, he still couldn't forgive the Donut Lady.

After thinking it over, Bai Qiu spoke up, "Give me twenty as well!"

This time, it was the people behind Bai Qiu who stared at him strangely.

But when they saw Bai Qiu effortlessly carrying a large bundle, no one dared to say anything.

"Ah, okay!"

The shop assistant breathed a sigh of relief.

At least the customer wasn't angry, and the new batch had more than twenty, so the customers behind wouldn't have to wait much longer.

Still, maybe she should suggest to the manager

implementing a purchase limit during certain hours.

Or hiring more staff—she really couldn't handle it all alone!

Sakuragaoka, Class 3.

Bai Qiu had just sat down in his seat, about to grab a tissue to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

After that trip, his arms were still a bit sore.

Bai Qiu now had some admiration for those who carried instruments around all day.

Yui Hirasawa said with a pained expression, "Little Qiu, Gita! So expensive!"

"Huh? What's this?"

"An instrument? Is it a guitar?"

Yui Hirasawa rattled off words like a machine gun, rapid-fire.

Bai Qiu didn't have time to answer.