A Day Out, Shopping with Kiryuin / Kiryuin Fuka's Burning Love

It was clear that the girl was in a particularly good mood when she arrived at the store.

"Is that so?"

Hashiba Hikaru noticed that the silver-haired girl's smile was very genuine, and in order not to spoil the mood, he also put on a smile.

As the two pushed open the restaurant door, the clear, melodious sound of wind chimes filled their ears.

"Granny Iida, I've come!"

"Oh my, it's Fuuka here!"

A short, white-haired old woman walked out of the kitchen next door with a smile. After seeing the familiar girl's figure, her gaze was drawn to Hashiba Hikaru following behind.

"And this is...?"

The old man scrutinized Hashiba Hikaru's face repeatedly, then suddenly nodded with satisfaction and asked with a smile, "Is this the boyfriend that Fuuka brought?"

"That's right, Granny Iida, I have a good eye, don't I?"

Kiryuuin Fuuka immediately took over the conversation without even the slightest hesitation.

"He is indeed a handsome young man, but he seems a bit of a womanizer. Fuuka, you must keep a close eye on him."

"I will."

No, are you really going to criticize me like this right in front of my face?

Hashiba Hikaru's smile gradually froze.

Chapter 779 A leisurely outing, strolling through the streets with Kiryuin.

Sitting in this old-fashioned restaurant located in a corner of the city, Hashiba Hikaru felt a completely different atmosphere.

It's clear the owner has a refined taste; most of the decorations are handmade, and although they have a slightly vintage feel, every scene and object exudes a gentle charm, making it easy to understand what makes this place so appealing.

There were no Bluetooth speakers playing in the restaurant; only a plugged-in tape recorder was playing soft instrumental music at the cashier. Hashiba Hikaru glanced at it and realized it was at least a ten-year-old product.

"Hashiba Yujima, what would you like to eat?"

Sitting opposite Hashiba Hikaru, Kiryuuin Fuuka handed her the menu.

After the mysterious senior student, who always kept to herself at school, entered the restaurant, she became extremely relaxed. This is the most comfortable state a person can be in when they are in a familiar environment.

"I'll do the same as my senior and choose the signature dish you mentioned."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled and nodded.

"Okay, Granny Iida, two servings of beef and vegetable rice, and two bottles of chilled Calpis!"

"Coming right away!"

Granny Iida and one of the chefs in charge of cooking.

After greeting Kiryuuin Fuuka, she quickly returned to the kitchen to get busy. Although her hair was already white, Granny Iida still looked very energetic and did not show any signs of old age.

While waiting for their food to be served, Kiryuuin Fuuka and Hashiba Hikaru chatted about the interesting things happening at school.

"I heard that Hashiba has been very busy lately, probably dealing with this matter."

The silver-haired girl pointed to the Koenji Building, which was still faintly visible outside, a smile playing on her lips.

"Yes, I want to do something very important, and I need to do a lot of preparation."

Hashiba Hikaru nodded, poured himself a glass of warm water, and pondered the board meeting to be held the next morning.

Koenji Rokusuke has already explained the situation there; there shouldn't be any major problems.

"If it's really difficult, junior Hashiba can come to me for help."

Kiryuuin Fuuka possesses her own unique channels and knows many things hidden deep within.

"From what I've seen so far, I feel that I've made sufficient preparations."

Hashiba Hikaru didn't completely rule things out, leaving some room for interpretation.

"If it still doesn't work out in the end, I'll ask Kiryuin- senpai for help."

Asking for help is not shameful, as long as you can afford the cost; Hashiba Hikaru believes it's perfectly acceptable.

"Just so you know. I've already helped you so many times, helping a few more times won't hurt."

Kiryuuin Fuuka Fuka gazed intently at the boy's handsome features; she had long ago made it clear that she liked him.

Although the other person already had many girls around him, the silver-haired girl wasn't worried about not having a place; she was very confident in her own charm.

"Dinner's here!"

After chatting for a while, Granny Iida came over with two steaming bowls of beef and vegetable rice, a friendly smile on her face.

"Thank you Granny Iida!"

"Thanks."

Hashiba Hikaru followed behind Kiryuuin Fuuka and said something. After all, he wasn't very familiar with her, so a polite thank you would suffice.

Enjoying delicious food is a pleasant experience. Although Hashiba Hikaru doesn't have high standards in this regard, good food always lifts her spirits.

Although he encountered some unexpected situations while leaving school to run errands, they were still within his acceptable range, and the boy remained calm.

After finishing her meal, Kiryuuin Fuuka said goodbye to Granny Iida, whom she knew very well.

Hashiba Hikaru didn't know what they were talking about in the distance, but the old man's frequent glances over during their conversation still bothered him.

As they left the store together, Kiryuuin Fuuka had a satisfied smile on her face. She walked slowly ahead with her hands behind her back, while Hashiba Hikaru followed behind.

"Hashiba, Yujima, do you have any plans for the future?"

"I have no plans. I just want to go back to sleep."

Hashiba Hikaru needs time to sort out what might happen tomorrow and doesn't plan to continue wandering around outside.

"But I still want to go shopping! It's such a rare opportunity to leave school; it would be so boring to just stay in the hotel!"

Kiryuuin Fuuka stopped and looked at the boy behind her with some dissatisfaction.

"..."

Hashiba Hikaru remained silent for a moment. He understood perfectly what the other party meant. If he refused outright, it would seem somewhat ungrateful.

After all, Kiryuuin Fuuka had helped him several times before.

"Does the senior want me to go shopping with you?"

"That's right."

Kiryuuin Fuuka was very satisfied with Hashiba Hikaru's attitude, and carefully examined his face with an expression that said, "You're very perceptive."

"If I go shopping with my senior, could you tell me the answer I'm looking for?"

Hashiba Hikaru suddenly smiled. He was indeed very curious about why Kiryuin was here today, but if she didn't want to say, the boy would still accompany her shopping.

"You really aren't willing to suffer even the slightest loss, Hashiba Yujima."

Kiryuuin Fuuka wasn't unhappy; instead, she nodded.

"How about this, you come shopping with me this afternoon. If you do well, I'll tell you everything you want to know after dinner."

"It's a deal, senior. Please keep your promise then."

"Hmph, do you think I'd back out?"

Kiryuuin Fuuka rolled her eyes, then took a few steps back and grabbed the boy's arm.

"Since we're going shopping, Hashiba, you need to be as considerate as possible. Don't show any impatience on your face."

The silver-haired girl stared into his dark eyes and said, word by word, "Otherwise, I'll be unhappy."

"Don't worry, I'll keep my promise to my senior!"

Hashiba Hikaru nodded seriously. He actually quite liked this bright and generous senior, but he hadn't decided yet whether to accept her feelings.

Moreover, accompanying a beautiful woman shopping is a truly delightful experience in itself.

"Then let's set off!"

"Um."

Kiryuuin Fuuka could sense Hashiba Hikaru's gentle attitude. She pulled the boy's arm into her arms, and a satisfied smile finally appeared on her pretty face.

Under the clear summer sky, the two strolled together through the bustling shopping district of the city.

Hashiba Hikaru, an "experienced man" who often accompanies his girlfriend shopping, perfectly fulfilled his duty of accompanying her shopping today.

This includes providing timely emotional support and physical assistance. Carrying bags and purses is child's play for him; with his current stamina and physical condition, he could walk for hours without getting tired.

Kiryuuin Fuuka is also a girl with excellent physical fitness. After eating, the two of them walked around for several hours without either of them complaining of being tired.

"Hashiba Yujima is in pretty good shape. He's walked for so long and hasn't even broken a sweat."

The Silver-haired Senior leaned closer, staring intently at Hashiba Hikaru's face, and spoke in a suggestive tone.

"It's just walking, I don't feel tired at all."

"With such great stamina, no wonder Hashiba is so popular with girls~"

"..."

Chapter 780 The Burning Love of Kiryuuin Fuuka.

After shopping, Hashiba Hikaru, carrying large and small bags, followed Kiryuuin Fuuka into the hotel.

Upon seeing the two figures, the young waitress still bowed respectfully, maintaining a very proper posture.

After sending everything into the bank, the money was returned to its owner.

"So, how was it? Are you satisfied with today's shopping trip, Kiryuin?"

"I'm fairly satisfied, but I was a little unhappy with Hashiba- kun's reaction when we were taking the photo booth pictures."

Kiryuuin Fuuka pouted somewhat displeasedly as she recalled the events that had just taken place.

She specifically chose the couple's photo booth. After going in with the boy, she originally wanted to take a close-up photo with Hashiba Hikaru, but he was not very cooperative. At most, they could only touch shoulders, and he was unwilling to even hug her.

"Besides this?"

Hashiba Hikaru didn't intend to continue the conversation on her complaints, but instead changed the subject directly.

"Everything else is fine. After all, Hashiba should be very experienced in accompanying girls shopping, and he was very considerate in many ways."

Kiryuuin Fuuka tucked a strand of silver hair behind her ear and gazed intently at Hashiba Hikaru standing before her.

The other person was a year younger than him, but he didn't show any of the immaturity or restlessness that a high school student would have.

His behavior in all aspects was extremely mature and reliable. Although the two were not lovers, during their shopping trip, Kiryuuin Fuuka really had the illusion that she was his girlfriend.

Is this the feeling that Ichinose- senpai gets to experience every day?

That's really great...

The silver-haired girl felt the emotions pounding in her chest, and her ears felt a little hot.

"So, shouldn't you fulfill the promise that Senior Kiryuin just made to me?"

Hashiba Hikaru raised an eyebrow slightly.

"... Okay, I knew you'd been thinking about this."

Upon hearing the boy's blunt question, Kiryuuin Fuuka's romantic thoughts vanished instantly. She rolled her eyes at this clueless junior and sighed inwardly.

"Let's begin then, we can talk more."

Hashiba Hikaru pulled over a chair and sat directly opposite Kiryuuin Fuuka, while the girl sat on the soft bed, supporting herself with her small hands.

"Hashiba, you can ask first. If I know the answer, I can tell you."

Kiryuuin Fuuka, seeing Hashiba Hikaru's sudden serious expression, was already used to his ability to switch between states at any time.

After all, the boy has always been this kind of person. If there's something very important waiting for him to handle, nothing the pretty girl next to him is capable of tempting him.

"Good."