378. Damn It, My Little Brother Moved / 379. Shoko Makinohara

Yukino paused, unable to bring up the topic of human transmutation.

She glanced at Shuya and said, "Because he's a... pervert, and he's been having another episode lately, so I'm keeping an eye on him."

Mai relaxed and nodded, saying, "A reasonable reason."

After some thought, I figured out the premise: the protagonist is a laid-back guy who inherited an old bookstore. He loves sitting in the rocking chair by the door, basking in the sun, and his daily hobbies include strolling through the idyllic town and spending lazy days with the girls...

Yeah, just thinking about it makes me realize how difficult it is to write a pure slice-of-life story. I'm already thinking of giving up, damn it.

Chapter 406, page 378: Damn, my little brother moved!

Mai outwardly accepted this reason, but what she truly thought was unknown.

Shuya didn't foolishly ask her that question.

He simply said, "Since we're staying here, let's go out and buy some daily necessities."

"Wait, Yukino's request is fine, but I didn't agree to let you stay here."

Mai said.

"Miss Mai."

Unexpectedly, Yukino spoke up, "I don't think now is the time to worry about this kind of thing. Inoue- kun's abilities are still very useful."

"... Okay, fine, since you've said that..."

Mai said reluctantly.

"You say that, but you're actually quite happy living with me, aren't you?"

Shuya couldn't resist his sharp tongue after all.

Mai's tone was icy. "Huh?"

"You should say less."

Yukino shook her head, offering her advice.

She felt a bit exhausted; she wasn't good at playing the peacemaker.

Her persona is clearly aloof and cold.

Although she didn't know why the two were having a cold war.

But no matter how you look at it, they all give her the feeling of a couple arguing.

... This is really troublesome.

Yukino thought to herself.

The three of them went out together.

Shuya used his Strange Arts to conceal his presence, but the combined good looks of him, Mai, and Yukino were too much for his Strange Arts to hide, and passersby kept looking at them.

In fact, a stronger Divine Arts could be used to conceal it, but there's no need; as long as the identity remains unrecognizable, that's sufficient.

"I've been here quite a few times, but I've never really explored Fujisawa properly. Mai- chan, do you have any recommendations for places to go? Let's go sightseeing together!"

Shuya started the conversation.

But Mai replied, "You're asking me that? I always go straight home; I haven't really looked around much..."

Yukino said, "Let's go shopping now? There's no rush to buy anything anyway."

"OK."

Shuya had no objection, Mai did not object either.

The three of them then changed their purpose to sightseeing.

Shuya and Yukino wanted to help Mai change her mood.

After setting off, Mai and Yukino walked together, with Shuya following beside them.

The three walked downhill and passed a deserted little park along the way.

After going downhill, cross the bridge, go through the parking lot, turn straight at the convenience store, and cross the road...

Soon we arrived at the bustling Fujisawa Station.

Shuya accompanied them shopping for a while, but they seemed uninterested.

They actually have little material desire.

Or rather, these aren't the things they're pursuing.

"If you're not interested in shopping... how about we go see the scenery instead?"

Shuya the Way.

His proposal was accepted.

In fact, Kanagawa and Fujisawa have always been famous for their scenery, and many Japanese dramas have been filmed here.

The setting of a very famous basketball anime from a past life is here.

... Speaking of which, I haven't created that piece in my lifetime, but perhaps it would be quite good if I did.

Shuya was thinking about all this as he followed them into Fujisawa Station on the Enoshima Electric Railway.

"There are quite a few people here."

Shuya glanced around; because it was Sunday, the station was packed with people.

There are many tourists here, and Japanese, Chinese, English and other languages are spoken in a mixed manner.

People were taking pictures from time to time.

Shuya and his companions' striking good looks were largely obscured by the crowd, so they didn't cause any trouble.

With such a large group, people a little further away couldn't even see them.

After waiting for a while, Shuya and the others joined the crowd and boarded the tram.

The three of them didn't try to get seats, since they knew they wouldn't get any anyway.

Mai and Yukino stood in a corner, Shuya stood outside, separating them.

He and the others were initially separated by a gap, but as more and more people came up, Shuya was so crowded that he was almost pressed against them.

He could clearly smell two different, yet equally sweet, fragrances.

Damn it, my little brother moved!

Shuya thought to himself, but his expression remained unchanged.

Mai and Yukino shifted their legs and looked up at him with narrowed eyes.

Shuya remained calm, looking back at them with a punk face.

You think I'm taking advantage of you, but aren't you taking advantage of me too?

What, men aren't vulnerable to being taken advantage of?

Ugh! This freezing weather is making me break out in a cold sweat. When will we men finally be able to stand up for ourselves...? I forgot the punching technique below.

Seeing that Shuya so calm, Yukino and Mai stopped looking at him.

They turned slightly to the side and leaned against the window to look at the scenery outside.

As the tram started moving, the crowd completely filled the interior, with some people so tightly packed that their feet were off the ground, seemingly floating in the air.

The three Shuya them were pressed tightly together, with his hands braced against the window, surrounding them as if he were holding them.

In fact, the difference isn't that much.

The men nearby all looked like they wanted to burn him alive, while many women wore expressions of envy.

The tram moved slowly and steadily.

After passing several stations, we arrived at Enoshima Station.

Many people get off at this station.

Shuya led the way, and after getting off the bus, we followed the flow of people until we swiped our cards and exited the station, where the space finally became more spacious.

He turned around and asked, "Where to next... Hey, why are you guys hiding so far away?"

Yukino said coldly, "I wouldn't dare come near you, you pervert."

Mai clicked her tongue and said, "I think it's really dangerous to have an energetic guy like you living with me."

Shuya was speechless. When these two girls got together, their sharp tongues directed at him always escalated.

Yukino curled her lips into a sneer, "You don't need to worry about that. I lived with him for a week, and he didn't do anything to me."

Mai exclaimed in astonishment, "It was so hard just now?"

Yukino nodded slowly. "It's so hard."

"Hey, pretty girls, watch your image!"

Shuya was truly exasperated; Mai- chan was indeed a smooth talker, starting to ramble as soon as they got out of the car.

The two women glared at him and walked side by side, maintaining a friendly relationship.

Enoshima, being such a famous tourist spot, was naturally packed with people.

Step out of the station and walk straight down the road; there are shops on both sides.

The three of them strolled leisurely to the end of the road, where they found a small tourist information center.

The area becomes quite large from here on out.

Where do you want to go?

Shuya asked.

There are two main roads here.

Ahead lies an underground passage; emerging from it leads directly to Enoshima.

Cross the bridge to the right, and you can go to places like the aquarium or the beach.

Mai hesitated and asked, "To the aquarium?"

"No problem."

Yukino nodded.

Shuya remained noncommittal, leaving the decision to them.

The three of them then blended into the crowd and crossed the bridge.

I crossed the street to the aquarium, bought a ticket, and went inside.

Soon, the three of them came out looking rather grim.

It's not that this aquarium is bad; on the contrary, it's quite good.

The problem becomes apparent as soon as you enter such a crowded and cramped place.

Many people couldn't see Mai and bumped into her.

This collision shattered the feigned peaceful atmosphere between the three of them.

They were no longer in the mood to continue their sightseeing.

The three of them stood at the aquarium exit in silence for a while.

Shuya decided to go for a walk by the sea and took the Enoshima Electric Railway again.

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After the tram passed Koshigoe Station, the scenery changed dramatically.