In the room, Chabashira Sae slept peacefully, with pleasant tiredness spreading between his brows and eyes.
Kitagawa Kai walked to the bed and sat down, imitating the rhythm she used to soothe herself last night, smiling and patting her shoulder gently.
"Kozue, get up and have breakfast."
Chabashira Sae moved slightly and slowly opened his blurred eyes. He saw the young man sitting on the edge of the bed and patting himself tenderly. He couldn't help but laugh, "If you pat me like this, I will only feel more sleepy."
Kitagawa Kai stopped moving, raised his eyebrows and joked, "It's okay if you're still sleepy. When everyone gathers in a while, I'll carry you to the car with the quilt."
"Forget it, that's too embarrassing."
Chabashira Sae pulled the corner of the quilt and rolled his eyes at him angrily, with a bit of embarrassment in his tone. "People who don't know, would think that my great instructor... can't even do such trivial things as getting up on time."
She was even more afraid that others would take the opportunity to make fun of her, saying that she had no control over herself and would enjoy the sunshine of the young man just because she was the last person standing.
"Are they... all up?"
"That's almost it. All that's left is you, the distinguished guest."
"Then I have to hurry up."
Chabashira Sae hurriedly lifted the quilt and got out of bed to wash up. Kitagawa Kai then sat patiently in the room waiting for her.
Not long after, Chabashira Sae and Kitagawa Kai walked into the restaurant side by side after washing up.
Hoshinomiya Chie, who was having breakfast, looked up and was about to say hello, but couldn't help but look at his best friend twice.
Chabashira Sae still wears a neat high ponytail, with black hair hanging behind her back, and a light-colored knitted jacket.
Compared with her usual coldness, at this moment, she exudes the gentleness that has been nourished by love, is charming and bright.
"Eh, Kozue?!"
Chabashira Sae was stunned for a moment. "What's wrong?"
"It's fake, why are you so beautiful today?" Hoshinomiya Chie looked at his best friend carefully, with an unbelievable look on his face.
"It looks like even the temperament is different."
"Really." Hasebe Haruka looked over, her beautiful eyes twinkling, "Kozue looks really good in what she wears today, very feminine~"
Chabashira Sae was a little helpless when they said, "I just changed my clothes, what about you?"
The girls exchanged tacit glances with each other and smiled reluctantly.
Kozue Yeah, it's definitely not just the clothes!
Chabashira Sae's expression is a little unnatural.
If you continue to say this, won't my majesty be wiped out?
Seeing that Hoshinomiya Chie was going to continue, she quickly picked up a piece of bread and blocked her best friend's mouth.
"Eat your breakfast and stop talking!"
Hoshinomiya Chie bit the bread and finally said no more, but the girls at the table laughed again.
Karuizawa Kei took a sip of milk, thought of today's arrangements, and asked, "Kai-kun, if we go to Shimoda today, can we go shopping?"
"Of course, we leave enough time for everyone to shop today."
Kitagawa Kai responded with a gentle smile, "When you come out to play, the most important thing is shopping."
"Shimoda There happens to be a large shopping mall and amusement park over there. We have reserved a whole day. If you want to try on clothes, you can try it on slowly, buy whatever you want, and just have fun."
Of course, he wisely swallowed the second half of his sentence.
As long as you don't drag him around for a whole day, that's a terrible amount of exercise that even his physical fitness can't handle.
"This is what you said!"
Karuizawa Kei immediately pulled Matsushita Chiaki: "Chiaki, come with me to look at clothes later. I also want to buy a pair of shoes."
"Okay, I also have something I want to buy."
"Then I'll come too." Kushida Kikyo came over, "Just in time to help each other choose."
When they heard that they could shop as much as they wanted, the girls chatted about their plans and even ate breakfast more actively than before.
While the girls were having a heated discussion, Kitagawa Kai turned slightly sideways, leaned into Kushida Kikyo's ear and whispered, "Kikyo, I'll sit with you in the car later, remember to leave a seat for me."
"Okay." Kushida Kikyo's eyes lit up.
Finally... is it my turn?
I have been waiting for you in private for a long time, Kai-kun.
Ichinose Honami listened to everyone chatting for a while, and then took over the conversation and reminded, "By the way, have you all seen the news in the group? It will be cooler today. Remember to check your clothes after breakfast and wear thicker clothes."
The girls agreed, and after breakfast, they went back to their rooms to get their coats and belongings.
When everyone came to the lobby one after another, the bus outside the hotel was already ready.
Kushida Kikyo chose a two-seater after getting on the bus, put the small bag on his lap, and left the seat next to him empty.
Sakura Airi came over and was about to sit down.
Kikyo smiled and whispered, "Airi, Kai-kun will sit here later."
"Ah... that's it," Sakura Airi blushed and smiled shyly, "Then I'll go sit behind with Chihiro."
Kushida Kikyo looked at the car door again, and not long after, he saw the young man getting on.
She quickly and happily waved her hand to Kitagawa Kai.
After the boy sat down, she took the initiative to come over and skillfully pulled out the seat belt for him that was pressed into the gap in the seat, and gently buckled it for him.
"Kai-kun, just let me come."
"Thank you Kikyo, have you been waiting for a long time?"
"It's okay, I just saw through the autumn water." Kushida Kikyo hugged the boy's arm.
"After all, it was Kai-kun who took the initiative to ask me out. It's normal for me to look forward to it, right?"
Kitagawa Kai reached out and scratched the tip of the girl's nose. "Of course it's normal."
After everyone was seated, the bus left the hotel and set off along the mountain road towards Shimoda.
This journey took nearly an hour and a half, but Kushida Kikyo didn't find it boring at all.
She leaned closer to the boy and asked expectantly, "Kai-kun, have you noticed anything different about me today?"
Kitagawa Kai carefully looked at the girl in front of him.
Little Kikyo is wearing a dark slim-fitting coat today. Even in the cold winter, the heavy clothes cannot cover those proud curves.
The fluffy and soft scarf sets off her petite cheeks, and her iconic short shoulder-length hair with slightly curled ends makes her look particularly playful and cute.
And as she took the initiative to get closer, a wisp of sweet fragrance spread and lingered on the tip of the boy's nose.
Kitagawa Kai smiled and said, "Did you use the bottle of perfume I gave you?"
"Correct answer!"
Kushida Kikyo pulled the scarf down and tilted her head toward him. "I specially sprayed it before going out today... how is it? Does it smell good?"
Kitagawa Kai came closer and smelled it. "It smells good, it suits you very well."
"Kai-kun, are you smelling the perfume, or are you taking the opportunity to get close to me?"
"Can't it be both?"
Kushida Kikyo laughed out loud and hugged his arm tighter.
"Then just sit closer, it's not like I won't let you get closer~"
Kitagawa Kai followed her wishes and moved so that their shoulders were touching.
Kikyo leaned back with satisfaction, then remembered the night of exchanging gifts, and asked in a low voice, "Speaking of which, did Kai-kun use me well?"
Kitagawa Kai:"..."
Seeing the strange expression on the young man's face, Kushida Kikyo's pretty face turned slightly red, and he quickly added, "Is this a gift for you?"