The Ultimate Yuri Destination-The Aquarium! / A Youthful Piglet Named Riku Could Never Indirectly Kiss Saki Toyokawa

Toyokawa Sakiko suddenly felt sorrow surge like a tide as she stood in the dark room. Was she really someone disliked by fate? Every time she was at her happiest, something went wrong, to the point that she had begun to suspect she was simply unlucky. Would it be better if I stayed a little farther away from Riki?

Suddenly, candlelight appeared before her. Riki lit a candle and grinned. "The power's out, so this is perfect. I've wanted to try a candlelit dinner for ages. No one can say I'm playing with fire now, right?"

Candlelight... The flickering glow reflected in Toyokawa Sakiko's eyes, gradually brightening them.

Toyokawa Sakiko sat demurely on the tatami, staring blankly at Riki beside her.

He was always like this, using absurd remarks to protect her dignity.

Toyokawa Sakiko suddenly smiled. Even the moonlight spilling into the room paled beside her pure white smile.

"I've changed my mind. In the end, I still want the meat from your lunchbox," Toyokawa Sakiko said with a smile.

"Heh-heh, can you defeat me while I possess Bael... Whoa, that hand speed is fast!"

Seeing Riki's astonished expression, Toyokawa Sakiko burst into laughter like silver bells.

She silently said in her heart—

Thank you.

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Chapter Thirteen: Arriving at the Supreme City of Yuri—The Aquarium!

When Riki woke up, he found that he had already returned to his warm doghouse. The smooth, alluring legs of Bunny Girl Mai-senpai's figurine sat on his bedside table. He decided to put it away later, lest Toyokawa Sakiko think he was lecherous by nature.

He was merely a little broad-minded in love.

"Riki, you have a phone call."

Just as Riki was thinking about that, he saw Toyokawa Sakiko push open the door with his phone in her hand. When she caught sight of the scantily clad Mai-senpai on the bedside table from the corner of her eye, her face reddened.

Sakiko-bao, listen to my explanation. I actually wanted to buy your figurine too. That one is even lewder...

That didn't sound quite right.

Damn those Taobao manufacturers. They've tarnished my image as a gentleman in Sakiko's eyes.

Riki answered the phone and realized that today was the day his exam results were released. "Professor, how did I do?"

"Which subject are you asking about... Oh, you mean the one you failed?"

"?" Riki.

Professor, are you being a little too blunt?

"Haha, scared you, didn't I? I was joking," the professor said with a laugh.

What are you laughing at, you old bastard?

Riki could only swallow his anger as the professor continued, "Your grades were pretty good. Top three in your year. I called to give you two tickets. My daughter bought me two aquarium tickets, but I can't use them. If you want them, take your girlfriend."

"That wouldn't be right." Riki acted coy. He should at least refuse three times, like when accepting New Year's money. Unfortunately, the old man didn't understand his sensitive teenage heart and directly sent the QR code to his phone.

Sakiko was free in the Real World, so he could take her out for a stroll...

Although the aquarium was a holy land for yuri, Riki was a proud man who identified psychologically as a rainbow pony and liked women. How dare anyone question whether he was a lesbian?

"The aquarium? I haven't been there in a long time." Toyokawa Sakiko paused before murmuring. Back when she had still lived a comfortable life, she had gone several times. But after her family fell into ruin, she spent every day thinking about how to make money and had no mood for places meant for relaxation.

Now that she had come to Riki's world, she seemed to have nothing else to do.

Perhaps going there to relax would be nice?

Riki also changed into a smart outfit before they left.

Time to slick my hair back first!

After tidying his appearance in front of the mirror, Riki turned and saw Toyokawa Sakiko in a little skirt. Her blue hair fell down her back, and her bright eyes and pearly teeth radiated the bearing of a young lady.

"Does this outfit look all right?" Toyokawa Sakiko asked hesitantly.

Not really. Mainly because I look like a servant. The two of us don't look like a loving couple this way.

But Riki was Sakiko-bao's most enthusiastic supporter, so he gave her a thumbs-up. "You're an excellent wife candidate."

Toyokawa Sakiko's face reddened, and she glared at him irritably.

After taking a car to the aquarium, Toyokawa Sakiko spent the whole journey curiously watching the crowds outside. Japan had plenty of people too, but compared with the crowds in China's major cities, they were nothing to write home about.

"Riki, look! What a huge aquarium!"

Toyokawa Sakiko pointed at the aquarium excitedly. Riki wasn't surprised. This aquarium, built in Haicheng, was the largest in China and contained all kinds of exhibits.

Everyone nearby turned their eyes toward Toyokawa Sakiko, astonished that such a beautiful girl with the air of a young lady had appeared there. With a handsome guy beside her, they immediately focused their murderous gazes on him.

Damn, this guy really deserves to die.

"Was I too loud?" Toyokawa Sakiko noticed their gazes and whispered with a blush.

She had not visited a place like an aquarium, where she could relax, for a long time. She had become a little too excited, and she didn't want people to look at Riki with prejudice because of her.

"No, no. Their ears are just too sensitive," Riki said.

"You'll make me even more impolite if you keep talking like that," Toyokawa Sakiko said, covering her mouth as she laughed.

"Polite hat? What polite hat?"

The guy at the front of the line twitched at the corner of his mouth, nearly drowning in Riki's public display of affection.

Riki and Toyokawa Sakiko entered the aquarium. Deep blue light filtered through the glass, and the shadows of agile fish glided across the floor. When a fish's shadow passed between Riki and Toyokawa Sakiko, it seemed to connect their own shadows, and Toyokawa Sakiko's eyes widened at once.

"Riki, did you see that? That was a manta ray, and this one is a seahorse..." Toyokawa Sakiko excitedly pulled Riki along, pointing at the fish in the water, her eyes curving into crescents as she smiled.

"Seahorse boy, huh? Blue-Eyes White Dragon and all that... Ah, no, I mean, this seahorse is really beautiful."

Riki coughed lightly. He had never expected the no-dating-before-graduation rule drilled into him by nine years of compulsory education in China to be so easily shattered by Toyokawa Sakiko. He had nearly wanted to marry her.

Still, at least he finally looked a little like a high school student.

Riki gazed at Toyokawa Sakiko's radiant profile. She had always carried a mountain of burdens in her heart, making her look constantly troubled. Her pride also prevented her from sharing those matters with anyone, causing the pressure to build. But now, when Toyokawa Sakiko smiled, she looked just like an ordinary girl.

No—she looked like an ordinary beautiful girl.

Riki naturally gave Toyokawa Sakiko a serious introduction to the vast and bountiful aquariums of China. There were no Chinese lesbians here, only a top student educated through nine years of Chinese compulsory education, knowledgeable about everything from astronomy to geography!

"Look at this whale shark and swordfish. They differ by only two characters, but they're completely different species," Riki said seriously.

What kind of idiotic joke am I making?

Can't I say something normal? Like, I have fish syndrome, and if I'm embraced by a net, I might die... No, that's a terrible pun too.

"Pfft!" Toyokawa Sakiko covered her mouth and laughed.

King You of Zhou must have felt this way for Bao Si back then. Though in the end, he became Bao Si himself too.

Riki stared at her, entranced.

"Shh, shh." Riki raised his index finger to his lips. This was an aquarium, so they needed to be quieter.

"Sorry." Seeing people nearby looking over, Toyokawa Sakiko leaned close to Riki's ear and whispered apologetically.

Riki's ear felt ticklish, and he awkwardly took two steps back.

He admitted that he could be a little shameless sometimes, but when faced with a direct approach, he was still a handsome young man who had never been in love.

The two continued touring the aquarium. The gentle sound of splashing water rang pleasantly in their ears, and some dolphins swam up to the glass to stare at them curiously.

Suddenly, Riki heard music. As he walked forward, he saw a group of people gathered around a piano, with a notice posted beside it.

"It's a piano event. If you play well, the first prize is five kilograms of fish. They were all freshly caught from the sea today. But university students aren't allowed to participate..." Riki explained.

"Why aren't university students allowed to participate?" Toyokawa Sakiko asked in confusion.

"Because the beasts in my year... Ah, no, I mean, my classmates often go out and bait the fishing spots, causing widespread resentment. They barred us from entering," Riki said.

"Then I'll participate." Toyokawa Sakiko spoke softly. "If we win first prize, we won't have to buy groceries tonight. We can save some money."

That's an incredibly strong sense of financial responsibility.

Riki spotted one of his classmates in the crowd. The other boy gave him a disdainful smile.

Riki, you little brat. How dare you covet the undying heavenly medicine from the forbidden zone of life? I suppose you've found an ally from beyond the heavens?

This little loser must have fried his brain surfing the internet.

Riki rolled his eyes as Toyokawa Sakiko sat at the piano. She thought for a moment before saying to the staff member, "Could I play a duet?"

"Um, yes. But your score will still depend on your performance."

Toyokawa Sakiko beckoned to Riki, and he walked over.

His classmate's eyes widened. Wait, Little Riki! How is that beautiful girl with the air of a young lady waving at you? Don't humiliate yourself—turn back!

"Why did you call me up?"

"That seems to be your classmate. I wanted to help you save face," Toyokawa Sakiko whispered.

Thank you, Sakiko-bao.

Riki had not played a four-hands duet in a long time. He had expected to feel rusty, but playing with Toyokawa Sakiko was unexpectedly comfortable. Neither of them fought for control or lagged behind; every note landed perfectly.

As expected of the leader of Galactic Battleship MyGO!!!!!, her performance was at a professional level.

The spectators were stunned too. Wasn't this musical atmosphere supposed to be enjoyed with a tie and a glass of red wine?

You vulgar people, get out!

His classmate burst into tears. Why were you able to find such a beautiful JK who could play the piano so well?

After Riki and Toyokawa Sakiko won first prize, they carried the enormous fish home.

"How are we supposed to eat this fish?" Riki muttered. Suddenly, he realized there was an even bigger problem.

Why had his Bilibili followers increased by twenty thousand again? After carefully reading the comments, he discovered that someone had uploaded a video of him and Toyokawa Sakiko playing piano at the aquarium that day. Most importantly, Toyokawa Sakiko's performance had attracted a great many people.

Chapter Fourteen: Youthful Boarhead Riki Could Never Indirectly Kiss Toyokawa Sakiko

Since it concerned Toyokawa Sakiko's allowance, she curiously poked her head over to look at the computer screen. She was also curious about how people in Riki's hometown would evaluate her.

Although the video had only been uploaded recently, Riki and Toyokawa Sakiko's duet at the aquarium had attracted many passersby. Toyokawa Sakiko was naturally a beautiful girl, while Riki couldn't be called as plain as Louis Koo; at the very least, he was a handsome young man. The two of them playing piano together at the aquarium was so romantic that people couldn't help giving it a like.

The impact of the video was already apparent in the cooking video Riki had uploaded shortly before on his account.

"Just passing by. Is the person cooking the legendary Teacher Da Xiang? Why do you all call her that?"

"Hold on, Teacher Da Xiang. Please cook for at least another ten years."

"The boy beside her is so handsome."

"Riki gachi, that's enough."

Riki sighed. His once-pure music comment section had become chaotic after Toyokawa Sakiko appeared. He and Toyokawa Sakiko received completely different treatment.

For Toyokawa Sakiko: "Sakiko-chan's spaghetti is so soft and fragrant."

For Riki: "Lao Lu, did you show your rice a porno? Why did you cook it so hard?"

Riki took a closer look and his face darkened. Damn, isn't this my hardcore fan—the one who wrote several thousand-word music analyses for me? Wasn't he even a hidden big shot in the music scene? How did you become so absurd too?

Toyokawa Sakiko asked worriedly, "Did I affect you somehow? Why does it seem like they're all bullying you?"

It's fine, Sakiko-bao. Once I get cyberbullied into depression, I'll be able to make the Top 100. Then I'll take you out for good food and a good life.

"They're just joking. Many of them have been my fans for a long time," Riki said with a reassuring smile.

The old fans were all attacking Riki, who had betrayed the FFF Brigade, while the new fans defended him. It was truly touching.

Riki had not expected the new video to become so popular. At this rate, perhaps he could make the Top 100 next year without even becoming depressed.

No. He couldn't let Uncle laugh too happily.

Riki occasionally saw comments telling him to focus on composing music, but he wasn't worried about that. He felt that his condition had been quite good lately.

Professor: [The new score is excellent. Make a few more minor revisions and it'll be finished. You've had a lot of inspiration lately, and you're in great shape. You're not obsessing over details like before, which had me worried. Did something good happen?]

Something good happened...