Chapter 232

Just as she was thinking about these things, her mother suddenly called her and pointed to a station inside the museum that seemed to offer desserts.

Although it's snowing outside, the air conditioning inside makes me crave ice cream.

"May I?"

She remembered that her mother used to never let her eat ice cream in winter.

Shiratori Aoi was puzzled for a moment, but then smiled:

"I usually buy it once or twice a day when I work here, and you're not a child anymore, so it's okay for you to eat it once."

She reached out and patted Kirishima Ai's head.

Kirishima Ai blinked, feeling a little embarrassed, especially since her hair was being touched and brushing against her forehead and cheeks, making her feel itchy.

After that, Kirishima Ai took the money and went to the station to buy ice cream.

Since there weren't many people, it was Kirishima Ai's turn quickly. She took the two ice creams and then turned around to get them for her mother.

She suddenly heard the girl's voice behind her:

"Thank you, Haihara. It's really hot in the museum."

That was Kuroki Yuka's voice.

Kirishima Ai glanced back casually.

Then, she saw that Kuroki Yuka and Teacher Haihara were standing very close together, and both of them were holding ice cream.

Judging from what Kuroki Yuka just said, the ice cream must have been bought by Teacher Haihara.

She blinked.

However, Kirishima Ai didn't say anything. She quickly ran back to her mother and handed her the ice cream.

After that, she silently stared at Kuroki Yuka and Teacher Haihara in the distance.

The ice cream at the museum was quite high-end.

The creamy flavor is rich, and the sweetness is just right.

Kirishima Ai tasted it for a long time, but still couldn't tell whether the ice cream was good or not.

On the other side, in the distance.

Haihara felt it was a bit hot in the museum, so she brought Kuroki Yuka over for ice cream.

As for Ms. Suzuki, she just went to the restroom. Let's call her over for ice cream later.

After a while, she noticed that Kuroki Yuka was staring at her with those bright eyes.

"What's wrong?"

Haihara took a bite of her ice cream and asked curiously.

She doesn't really like licking food.

I have a feeling it will melt quickly, and it would be embarrassing if someone saw it.

"Haihara's favorite flavor is mango, right? Is it delicious?"

Perhaps Haihara hadn't mentioned this before.

However, Haihara likes mangoes.

The mango-flavored ice cream was just so-so; perhaps the strawberry flavor would be better.

Would you like to try some?

Haihara casually showed Kuroki Yuka the ice cream she had bitten.

Kuroki Yuka stared at the bitten ice cream for a while.

She glanced at Haihara again.

For some reason, she first licked the ice cream, then took a small bite.

After taking a bite, she pursed her lips and licked the ice cream residue from the corners of her mouth.

"It seems like Haihara's tastes a bit better."

Kuroki Yuka shared her thoughts while eating.

Haihara, however, would much rather eat the cantaloupe flavored one that Kuroki Yuka was holding.

Just as she was about to ask Kuroki Yuka wanted to switch things up, Haihara noticed in the corner of her line of sight that a girl's figure seemed to be walking towards them rather uneasily.

She slightly turned her gaze and saw Kirishima Ai, whose eyes, which seemed to be sulking, were staring straight at her, ignoring Kuroki Yuka beside her.

Then, under Kuroki Yuka's confused gaze, Kirishima Ai took Haihara's hand and stood in front of Haihara.

"... Could you come with me to the restroom?"

This doesn't sound like something you'd say to a teacher.

Haihara looked for Shiratori Aoi and discovered that Kirishima Ai's mother hadn't noticed what was happening.

Although she didn't know what was going on, since the other party wouldn't let go of her, Haihara had no choice but to follow this Problem Child for a while.

And so, she was pulled away by Kirishima Ai in front of Kuroki Yuka.

It's a bit like a spoiled child fighting over a toy.

Instead of taking Haihara to the restroom as she had promised, Kirishima Ai led her to a secluded corner of a museum that seemed to be unnoticed by anyone.

Seeing that the situation was different from what Kirishima Ai had just said, Haihara tried to shake off Kirishima Ai's hand, but Kirishima Ai held on with both hands.

The girl's hands were soft and slightly warmer than hers.

However, in terms of strength, the other party showed no intention of letting up.

"What do you want to do... um."

Haihara wanted to say something more, but the girl stood on tiptoe.

Kirishima Ai disregarded the fact that this was a museum, a public place with many tourists, and brazenly did such a thing.

Although this secluded corner is unlikely to be noticed by anyone, Haihara can see others.

She had to keep checking to see if anyone was looking this way.

Compared to before, Kirishima Ai was much more skilled this time. Although Haihara still had to bend down to cooperate if she wanted to touch her, everything after that was under Kirishima Ai's control.

Kirishima Ai seemed to indicate anger.

Not only was she pressing hard and very tightly against him, but she also wanted to make it hard for Haihara to breathe.

And even she herself was incredibly frustrated.

Haihara tasted ice cream again; it was strawberry, sweet, with a hint of milk, and also had an indescribable childlike flavor.

After the two separated, Haihara let out a sigh of relief and looked at Kirishima Ai, who was panting heavily, and found it inexplicably funny.

However, she quickly regained her usual indifferent expression and looked down at her:

"Are you crazy? You dragged me here out of nowhere just to kiss me like this?"

Kirishima Ai's face was still red, and she was covering her mouth, remembering what she had just done, but she still kept her head down and said expressionlessly:

"... Do you hate me?"

She used her usual stubborn tone, but much softer, as if she were trying to appease Haihara.

It's really complicated and hard to understand.

Haihara thought women were difficult enough, but sulking children were even more troublesome.

What do you want me to say?

Unfortunately, Haihara is also a woman.

She didn't really want to act like an adult and speak to Kirishima Ai in a gentle tone today.

Unexpectedly, Kirishima Ai then gently wrapped her arms around Haihara's waist and rubbed her face against Haihara's chest.

"Why did you come with Teacher Suzuki today... and that other person too?"

She asked in a low voice.

Every single moment that has passed is a Haihara of whether anyone else might be watching.

She didn't really need to feel so guilty.

She and Kirishima Ai are quite far apart in age; most people who see them just think something's a little strange.

As long as no one you know sees it, it's fine.

But Haihara still felt it was immoral.

What's strange about it?

Normally, she would have given a standard answer.

But remembering what happened a couple of days ago, Haihara always felt dissatisfied when she looked at Kirishima Ai.

Didn't she come out with her mother too?

For some reason, she thought of something that even she didn't understand the logic behind.

Kirishima Ai opened her mouth, unsure how to answer.

She was obviously saddened to see Kuroki Yuka with Teacher Haihara.

How should I put this?

Kirishima Ai's heart pounded, but she suppressed her nervousness and said:

"Teacher, can we continue kissing?"

Actually, she was also feeling her heart racing because her mother was nearby.

The existence of Teacher Suzuki and Kuroki Yuka also bothered her.

Haihara was speechless for a moment.

Then, she said coldly:

"... Of course not, go back to your mother."

Chapter Thirty-Seven: Reunion

Haihara noticed that Kirishima Ai preferred actions to words.

If she wants to express her emotions, such as feeling insecure or jealous, she doesn't know what to say and will only try to gain a sense of security through physical contact.

Only after actually doing it will Kirishima Ai feel at ease.

This might be because Problem Child started living independently from a very young age, and when she needs something, she can't confide in anyone and can only do it herself in silence.

To be honest, I really dislike this about Kirishima Ai.

And it will remind Haihara that she is the same way.

If she feels disgusted, she doesn't know how to express it, and she never says it out loud.

After Haihara told Kirishima Ai to hurry back, Kirishima Ai looked somewhat bewildered. In the end, she only gave a soft "oh" but did not leave immediately.

She simply looked down at the ice cream cone that Haihara was still holding.

It's already been bitten.

And it wasn't just Teacher Haihara bit him; Kuroki Yuka bit him too.

Kirishima Ai recalled the sweet taste of the ice cream that Teacher Haihara had just tasted.

Besides mango, there's also the flavor of cantaloupe...

I'm a little sad.

"Teacher."

Today, Kirishima Ai is wearing a skirt, and her hair is tied up, which is unusual for her.

Perhaps Haihara hadn't paid much attention before, but Kirishima Ai was actually growing her hair out, and now she could tie it into a pretty ponytail.

Furthermore, Kirishima Ai's demeanor is somewhat different when she's with her mother.