I Almost Executed Saki (Continued)

Riki quickly apologized, and Sakiko and Chuhua also showed apologetic expressions. The aunt frowned in thought.

Which of these two girls is his girlfriend? Why are they both apologizing to me?

Both of them are so beautiful, it reminds me of when I was young.

Actually, I'm not in a rush. Take your time.

Riki and the other two tossed the coins into the storage box. The crisp, clattering sound made Riki realize one thing: Buddha had accepted the money.

After clapping their hands together twice, Riki and the other two left.

Mikumura Shioka happily said to Riki, "The Divine Palace isn't at its most beautiful yet. It will snow here around New Year's Day, just like the Snow Country. Let's come together then... about six months from now."

What will everyone be like then?

Riki saw that there were Ema) for sale nearby. In romance anime, you often see the male protagonist and the girl he likes come to a temple, write their wishes on the Ema, hang them high with a red string, and then make a classic vow to each other.

Classic scene, so corny!

We're in the 21st century already, we're so tired of this kind of plot!

"Give me three Ema)," Riki said to the temple staff.

Riki was tired of seeing it.

But if he's the main character, he can talk about it, and he doesn't have to get tired of it.

Riki really wanted to know what wish Sakiko would write if he made a wish.

Sakiko, I am Qin Shi Huang, tell me your wish.

"Riki, this is too expensive, there's no need to buy it." Toyokawa Sakiko tugged at Riki's sleeve and whispered, "If you really want to buy it, just buy one for yourself to write your wish on. As long Riki is happy, that's all that matters."

Although he is a little better off now, Sakiko has not yet escaped the clutches of poverty.

The shadows of childhood take a lifetime to heal.

Bankruptcy is also an option.

"If I only buy one, I can only write 'May you be happy.' All my happiness is yours," Riki said.

That's not good either.

After a moment's hesitation, Toyokawa Sakiko compromised and said, "Alright, you buy it."

Riki nodded in satisfaction.

No, this is my own money! Why should I listen to Sakiko's orders?!

Damn it, it must be that Succubus Sakiko who affected my judgment, you Succubus!

Riki bought three Ema). Holding a pen, she pondered over the Ema, deciding that since they would be hung up for many people to see, it would be better to write something more tactful.

Let's put aside our desires for now, like "Sakiko and I will sleep naked together."

"I hope Mujica gets better and better." Riki wrote this down and hung the Ema) on it with a red string. If Mujica gets better, it means Sakiko will get better too. If Sakiko gets better, he can marry me.

Riki looked at Sakiko and Chu Hua. Sakiko was still struggling with the Ema), hesitating with his pen in hand. He looked at Chu Hua and asked, "Chu Hua, what did you write?"

"World peace!" Mikumura Shioka turned the Ema over for Riki to see; four Chinese characters were written on it in delicate and strong handwriting. She smiled.

Great!

Compared to Lord Chu Hua, Riki was merely an ordinary person born in this era.

Mikumura Shioka leaned close to Riki's ear and whispered with a smile, "Riki, how about you write down a wish related to Sakiko and let her know your thoughts?"

"I also wrote it in a roundabout way," Riki said.

The idea of going from sleeping naked together to hoping Mujica gets better and better has changed.

"Really?" Mikumura Shioka peeked over and smiled, "In that case Riki's wish includes me too, I'm so happy!"

Riki glanced at it and realized what was happening.

This will also give you pleasure.

Chu Hua, you have to let me have my fun too.

I meant your wish.

"Sakiko, what did you write?" Riki asked Toyokawa Sakiko, who had finished writing and was about to hang it up.

"No, it's nothing!" Toyokawa Sakiko blushed and quickly said.

Let me see.

Riki walked over.

"There's nothing to see." Toyokawa Sakiko quickly waved her hand, but Riki still saw the wish on the Ema).

'I hope our band's music director and the girl he loves will be happy together forever.'

"Everyone says there's nothing to see here," Toyokawa Sakiko muttered softly, looking away.

Sakiko, your face is as red as an apple.

Well, there's no other way, I'll help you fulfill this wish.

"Riki, you can't tell anyone else!"

"No, no!"

Mikumura Shioka stared blankly at Riki and Sakiko's playful antics, then walked over and smiled as she bought another Ema) from the temple staff.

I hope that Riki, Sakiko, and I will become best friends.

Let's change it to this.

Mikumura Shioka looked at Riki and Sakiko with a hint of envy in her eyes. She wasn't the great girl Riki described; she just wanted good friends.

Riki was talking to Sakiko when he suddenly heard a rustling sound from the bushes next to him. He turned around and saw a camera pop out of the bushes, pointing directly at Mikumura Shioka.

Paparazzi?

Mikumura Shioka didn't notice, but the camera was still pointed at her.

Chu Hua is a popular idol. Let alone going out normally, going out with a man today will definitely become a hot topic. As for whether it will cause him trouble, that's not his concern.

If he had any morals, he wouldn't be a paparazzi at the market!

On the other hand, he possesses the qualities of an excellent professional paparazzi.

At that moment, the paparazzi saw the young man accompanying Mikumura Shioka raise his hand in a baseball-throwing motion.

What is he going to do?

The paparazzi was puzzled, then quickly saw the handsome young man throw an unused Ema) from his hand, which shot directly towards him at incredible speed; he even heard the sound of it cutting through the air.

The paparazzi was so frightened that he fell into the bushes, dropping his camera to the ground. An Ema) stuck directly into the lens, and the memory card was also broken.

No, what the hell are you doing!

This is a crime, I'm calling the police to arrest you!

The paparazzi stood up angrily, but a monk had already walked over and was watching him, while Riki and the other two had disappeared.

The paparazzi, facing the monk's gaze, were drenched in sweat.

Taking photos without consent is not something to be respected.

"Please don't call the police, okay?" the paparazzi chuckled.

Riki and the other two ran outside the temple. Mikumura Shioka, panting, wiped the sweat from her forehead and said, "I didn't expect there to be reporters taking pictures here. It's all thanks to Riki that we found him."

Mikumura Shioka recalled how Riki had thrown the Ema) away after seeing the reporter, and for some reason, her face felt hot.

Riki was protecting her.

This is perfectly normal for friends.

But why is my heart beating so fast?

Mikumura Shioka shook her head and smiled at Riki, "Thank you, Riki."

"You're the Lead Singer of Mujica, it wouldn't be good if something happened to you." Riki indicated that there was no need for further explanation; it was purely a matter of mutual benefit.

"I don't believe it. You only came to protect me because I'm Riki's friend, right?" Mikumura Shioka chuckled.

"Okay... that's partly true," Riki admitted.

If a friend doesn't stand up for her, what kind of friend are they?

Riki has always been the type to side with friends regardless of right or wrong.

He's not a saint; he can only think of those he cares about.

Suddenly, Mikumura Shioka's phone rang. She quickly answered it, said a few words, and hung up. She apologized to Riki and Sakiko, saying, "Sorry, I suddenly have work to do. You two can go shopping together from now on."

Mikumura Shioka leaned close to Riki's ear and chuckled, "Perfect timing, you should get along well with Sakiko."

Is that even a question?

"I guess I'm Riki's best friend, right?"

Mikumura Shioka blinked her beautiful eyes at Riki, and before he could answer, she said, "Even if it's not me, it has to be me later, okay? After all, I still have the key."

Speaking of which, that was the key to the badge of friendship.

Promise me, Chuhua, you won't learn from Dahe, okay?

As Mikumura Shioka drove away, she stared blankly out the window, lost in thought about Riki. After a long while, a soft smile appeared on her face.

Being with Riki was unexpectedly enjoyable.

I hope things stay this way from now on.

Does Sakiko... like Riki?

Mikumura Shioka kept thinking about it.

Riki turned to look at Toyokawa Sakiko, who was now alone; it was just the two of them.

"Sakiko, are we going on a date next?" Riki asked.

Toyokawa Sakiko sighed, looking helplessly at Riki: "Inviting a girl like that is a guaranteed failure. How can you just say it directly? You have to use a more tactful approach."

How about we go to the Love O Hotel together?

Riki rarely invited girls out; when he did ask someone out, his invitations were always very brief.

Out?

Walk!

Conversations between boys are that simple.

"Is this... not okay?" Riki asked.

Seeing Riki's helplessness, Toyokawa Sakiko took his hand and turned to look at him, saying, "Only I would agree to this. Other girls wouldn't."

Sakiko-bao, isn't your strategy guide a bit too easy?

What happened to the promise of being difficult?

"So where should we go on our date now? Karaoke?" Riki asked.

"We've already spent enough money going out today," Toyokawa Sakiko said with Riki smile, "So let's have a date at home."

"You can go on a date at home?" Riki asked in surprise.

"What? You think my house is too small?" Toyokawa Sakiko said, feigning anger.

"No, my house is just as small as yours." Riki shook her head.

"I see... It seems our families are the same."

Toyokawa Sakiko looked at Riki and gave her a beautiful smile.

Riki had heard of working from home, but this was the first time she had heard of dating from home.