Maybe I'll Say Yes?

Ayase nodded.

Yuigahama Motoko's attire, Yuihama couldn't help but say, "Ahaha, maybe so."

"Then it's decided."

After Mai made the decision, they went shopping for clothes together, with Shuya following behind.

When they arrived at the clothing store, Shuya glanced at Mai and felt a wave of childhood trauma washing over him.

His face darkened; he recalled Chapter Sixty-Seven of his dream where he was recommended to wear women's clothing.

Mai was standing next to him, also remembered this silly thing. She suppressed a laugh and poked his waist, "Shuya, you know what? Actually, skirts, stockings, and high heels were originally for men, hahaha."

She finally burst out laughing.

"What's wrong? What happened?"

Kirino eagerly came over.

"You're the best at handling things."

Shuya annoyed, but he knew he couldn't stop Mai from revealing the information, so he simply ignored it.

Mai recounted what happened back then, which unsurprisingly elicited laughter.

Seya couldn't help but chuckle, "... Indeed, I've seen the behind-the-scenes footage from back then's 'Art Academy,' Shuya Shuya-senpai with long hair was really cute."

"Yes, I used to think that Shuya- senpai was a girl."

Kirino crossed her arms and sighed.

That's enough.

Shuya placed his hands on their heads and ruffled them roughly.

"Don't touch my hair, Shu-chan- senpai, I was wrong!"

Kirino quickly begged for mercy, her voice sweet and coquettish.

Shuya shuddered and shook his head.

... If Kyousuke saw his spoiled sister acting like this, I wonder if he'd be furious.

He put on a stern face. "Stop talking about what happened back then. Go help Motoko pick out some clothes."

"Yes---"

Kirino quickly ran away to talk to Motoko.

"Kirino really likes Shuya- senpai."

Ayase whispered softly beside Shuya.

"?!"

Shuya was startled. Your tone... is a bit scary.

He examined Ayase's eyes; thankfully, she didn't have an attack.

"Shuya- senpai's gaze is so rude. I won't let myself be provoked like that, hmph."

Ayase puffed out her pink cheeks and made a sulky expression.

Yes, very cute.

Especially those tufts of hair that were ruffled and sticking up.

"Ayase- chan is getting cuter and cuter."

Shuya finished speaking, he smiled and bent down to help her fix her hair.

Ayase was taken aback, then her face turned red:

"Waaah... I... I'll go pick out some clothes!"

"?"

Shuya watched her run away, bewildered.

"Oh."

Mai -chan sneered.

Shuya asked uncertainly, "I didn't think my actions just now were flirtatious, right? Why did she react so strongly?"

"I can't be bothered to talk to you, it feels like I'm going to get pregnant."

Mai walked away from him and joined the group choosing clothes.

Why are you mimicking Yukino's speech?

Shuya then enjoyed another round of costume changes and took many photos.

They shopped until they were starving before finally deciding to buy clothes.

Yuigahama also bought some clothes with her allowance.

Shuya didn't pay the bill; there was no one present who was his girlfriend, so it would have been too strange for him to go up and pay.

After everyone finished buying clothes, they no longer needed to carry large bags and small packages, Shuya asked the driver to come and take the things back to the car.

Finally, we were able to eat.

Shuya randomly picked a chain family restaurant to treat everyone.

During the meal, Shuya asked Motoko to take out her new phone, taught her how to download software, carefully explained how to use LINE, and then pulled her back into the group chat.

She typed clumsily, slowly getting used to her new phone.

Motoko: "Big"

Motoko: "Home"

Motoko: "Okay"

Motoko: "."

She typed it out word by word, Shuya felt incredibly anxious just watching her.

But he was afraid that criticizing her would damage her confidence and cause her to lose her already limited interest.

Everyone in the group understood this, and no one said much about it.

Everyone is typing messages welcoming her return.

Then, Haruno Hyakka unanimously condemned Shuya not inviting them to dinner.

The network latency really got me frustrated.

Section 353, Chapter 335: Perhaps I would agree?

Shuya: "You talk like you have all the time in the world. I know you have recordings today."

Haruno: "Hmph!"

Hyakka: "Hmph!"

Shuya: "..."

Shizuka Hiratsuka chimed in, "It's so nice to be able to go shopping with a man."

Everyone: "..."

No one dared to speak, for fear of being entangled.

Someone spoke after a while.

Kyousuke: "Compared to that, my dad is terrifying now."

Kyousuke: "I've been lectured so many times during meals, honestly..."

Kirino: "Hahaha!"

Kirino mocked him mercilessly, laughing in real life as well.

Ayase gave a wry smile, "Kirino, I don't think it's very nice of you to laugh at Kyousuke- senpai like that..."

Who cares!

Kirino snorted.

Shuya didn't know much about the brother and sister's situation.

He never asked why their relationship was bad; he just watched the show silently.

Shuya sat to one side, finding it a little difficult to join in the conversation among the girls.

Talking about clothes, beauty, and stuff like that... who really knows anything about that?

Fortunately, Motoko also looked confused, so Shuya didn't feel lonely.

Motoko, a martial artist who cultivates her inner energy, actually has a very relaxed lifestyle. She doesn't need to take care of herself or her beauty routine; her body is already in its best condition.

Just look at Shizuka Hiratsuka. She smokes, drinks, and stays up late, but her appearance, skin, and figure are exactly the same as they were back then. In fact, she has become more elegant because she has matured.

I've never seen her take care of herself.

After dinner, Shuya witnessed the girls' shopping prowess once again; he almost got dizzy from wandering around until the very end.

They didn't leave until almost ten o'clock, having had their fill of fun.

The group returned to the car, and the driver, Tool Monster, silently drove them home.

First, we drove towards Kirino's house.

She got off the bus carrying several bags.

Shuya got out of the car as she asked, and before Kirino could open the door, Takaita Daisuke had already opened it first.

He stood in the entryway with a dark expression, like a door god.

"I'm back."

Kirino muttered something to herself, then slipped through the door and rushed straight into the room.

She was actually a little afraid of her father.

Takaita Daisuke didn't lecture his daughter; he just kept a close eye on Shuya.

Shuya crossed his arms, feeling increasingly agitated.

This has been going on for more than just a day or two.

Initially, Takaita Daisuke would sneak onto the set and keep a Shuya like a thief.

Shuya tilted his head and said, "What are you looking at? Want to fight?"

Takaita Daisuke looked away, his voice low and menacing. "Stay away from Kirino."

"Am I really not trusted?"

"Tsuruko Aoyama, Haruno Yukinoshita, and many other female Monster with whom you have ambiguous relationships... How can I trust you?"

Takaita Daisuke Road.

"Whether you believe me or not is none of my business. Even if I'm having an affair with your daughter, that's between us. I'm marrying her, not you. What's it to you?"

Shuya lost it, and after slamming the car away, he turned around and got into the car, leaving Takaita Daisuke, whose anger was on the verge of exploding.

"Shuya, you've gone too far."

Mai got out of the car and bowed to Takaita Daisuke: "Uncle Takaita, I'm so sorry. We'll be more mindful of the time next time we meet up with Kirino, and please don't mind Shuya's nonsense."

"Ah... um."

Takaita Daisuke somewhat awkwardly.

He is not a very talkative person.

"... I'll be more careful next time."