You're All My Wings! (Continued)

With that, Shuichi Kanda took out his room key from his pocket, swiped it to open the door, and went inside.

As Shuichi Kanda stepped inside, he heard the door slam shut, and then Ichinose grabbed him from behind.

Holy crap! What's going on?

If you were to say this was Kamuro or Kushida, Shuichi Kanda think this was normal, but this is Ichinose, the reserved Ichinose!

She actually did something so daring, so what exactly happened?

"Um, Honami? What's wrong?" Shuichi Kanda asked tentatively.

"It's nothing, I just feel so good to have met Shuichi."

Ichinose lowered her arm and said with a smile.

However, when Shuichi Kanda turned to look at her, tears were already streaming down her cheeks, but the smile on her face was completely genuine. So even if she was crying, were they tears of happiness?

Shuichi Kanda put down what he was holding and then wiped away Ichinose's tears.

"What happened?"

Ichinose nodded vigorously, then pulled her phone out of her pink down jacket.

"I received a message from my sister."

"Oh, that's what it is," Shuichi Kanda realized, having thought something had happened to Ichinose again.

Let's go inside first.

"Um, sorry to bother you."

Upon entering the room, Ichinose naturally took off her down jacket, revealing a pink and white turtleneck sweater underneath.

The form-fitting design perfectly showcases Ichinose's figure.

Well, how should I put it? Very fierce!

"Shuichi, my sister, Yui received the gift you sent."

As he spoke, he opened his phone and showed Ichinose Shuichi Kanda a photo. The photo showed a simply dressed girl whose features resembled those of Ichinose.

At this moment, her face was beaming with a happy smile, and she was still wearing the silver hair clip that Shuichi Kanda had given her.

The accompanying text reads: Thank you, sister, I like you the most!

That was a screenshot from a social media app. Although we can't contact the outside world from this school, browsing information is fine; it's just that we can't reply because of IP restrictions.

When Shuichi Kanda sent the gift, he included a letter that mentioned this at the end. As it turned out, Ichinose's sister actually updated her social media.

"Is this Yui? She'll definitely be a beauty like Honami when she grows up."

Upon seeing the photo, Shuichi Kanda habitually offered a compliment, but Ichinose suddenly became awkward and hesitant.

"Um, does Shuichi really think I'm a beauty?"

"Of course, Honami is beautiful."

"Hehehe."

Upon hearing Shuichi Kanda's affirmation, Ichinose chuckled habitually.

"By the way, did Shuichi go to buy groceries just now?"

"Well, I already ate lunch out, these are for dinner."

"Would you like to try my cooking? How about I cook dinner tonight? It would be a small token of my appreciation."

After saying that, he even showed a very expectant expression.

This caught Shuichi Kanda completely off guard. He hadn't planned to spend Christmas with anyone, but Ichinose had suddenly made a move on him.

Well, that's settled then. Although I said I wouldn't go on dates with other people, I didn't say I wouldn't let anyone come to me.

"Hmm, that's fine too. Let me try Honami's cooking."

Although Shuichi Kanda isn't particularly fond of Christmas, it seems like it would be a nice experience if someone were willing to spend the holiday with him.

After agreeing to meet at 6 PM, Ichinose checked the groceries that Shuichi Kanda had bought and then nodded.

What are you planning to eat tonight?

"What I eat is up to the chef, of course."

He then made a gesture of invitation, indicating that Ichinose could do whatever she wanted, and his actions looked very serious.

Ichinose nodded, then asked the next question.

"So, what time does Xiuyi plan to eat tonight?"

"I usually do it around seven o'clock."

Listen to this, Shuichi Kanda really wants Horikita to listen to this. Before summer vacation Shuichi Kanda asked Horikita to cook for him for three days, and the guy just started cooking without asking any questions.

While Ichinose, it was largely the same. In the end, she made sure to ask about everything clearly, including her preferences, the dining time, and even the available ingredients.

Alas! The difference in quality is immediately apparent!

Ichinose wins decisively!

After listening to Shuichi Kanda's words, Ichinose pointed to his chin, thought for a moment, and then nodded. "Seven o'clock tonight, right? I understand. I'll bother you then."

"But speaking of which, didn't your class hold any Christmas party?"

Shuichi Kanda little curious; even Class D had someone trying to organize something like this, though it never actually happened.

But didn't Class A, which has a higher level of harmony, hold a Christmas party? If they did, Ichinose, as the center of the class, would surely have been invited, right?

"Ours starts in the afternoon, it's about to begin, but I'll be there before 6 PM."

Ichinose said it with certainty.

"Oh, thank you for your hard work."

"No, no, no, I'm very happy to receive Shuichi's concern."

Seeing that Ichinose's smile seemed genuine, Shuichi Kanda had nothing to say, after all, it was ultimately their business.

I'm very happy that they gave up their party to have dinner with me.

"See you at 7 PM, Shuichi."

"Bye-Bye."

Not long after Ichinose left, the Jump episode that Shuichi Kanda had ordered arrived.

"Um, wasn't it supposed to be delivered tomorrow?"

Looking at the shop assistant who had been in the store earlier, Shuichi Kanda felt somewhat surprised.

"Actually, my colleague got dumped, so she came back to work early."

"I see. Please accept my condolences to your colleague."

But why are you so happy that your colleague got dumped? You wouldn't happen to have designs on her, would you?

After inspecting the goods, Shuichi Kanda the shop assistant and spent the afternoon reading comics.

It has to be said that a manga that can be serialized in Jump must be of some quality; at least Kanda Shuichi Kanda leisurely afternoon.

Then, around 5 p. m., Ichinose arrived.

Not only did they come, but they also brought ingredients—the quantity looked like more than what Shuichi Kanda had bought. Were they planning a big shopping spree?

"You're not planning to cook all of this into a dish, are you?"

Shuichi Kanda's expression was very strange.

"Yes." Ichinose nodded.

"Um, this portion is so big, the two of us definitely can't finish it, right?"

"It's okay, we're not the only two people. I ran into Kikyo when I went out to buy something."

So, Kushida will be coming over in a bit?

Shuichi Kanda's mind went blank. What was going on?

Oh wait, what should we do?

Why do I feel inexplicably guilty?

I glanced at Ichinose's expression, but it didn't seem to have changed at all, which was good.

"Could I ask you to make dinner for me tonight?"

"Certainly."

Ichinose smiled and accepted the task of preparing dinner. As for Shuichi Kanda, what was he doing?

It's very simple, it's Christmas. Although he himself doesn't care much about it, others probably don't think so.

Now that Ichinose is here, and Kushida is coming soon too, if we don't invite Kamuro, she'll find out later...

[Masumi, would you like to have dinner together? It's in my room.]

Less than three seconds after sending the text message, I received a reply from Kamuro.

[Coming right away!]

Upon seeing the message from Kamuro, Shuichi Kanda moment, hoping that she wouldn't be disappointed or angry when she arrived.

A few minutes later, there was a knock on Shuichi Kanda's door, Ichinose turned around to open it.

However, Shuichi Kanda step ahead and walked towards the door.

Just kidding, wouldn't it be even worse if you opened that door?

"I'll drive it!"

Before opening the door, Shuichi Kanda was still wondering, was it Kamuro or Kushida?

When the door was opened, two people were found standing side by side outside.

Kushida smiled, while Kamuro remained as serious as ever.

"Merry Christmas! I'm here to freeload, Shuichi."

Kushida was the first to speak, maintaining a sweet smile and raising her right hand in greeting.

"Uh, welcome."

Since that's what they've said, what can Shuichi Kanda do?

"Shuichi, thank you for inviting me to dinner."

This is Kamuro's counterattack. One came to freeload, while the other was invited by the master to eat. The difference in their status is obvious!

"Um, you're welcome. Anyway, please come in. I feel cold just looking at what you're all dressed like."

"Then I'll have to bother you." *2

The two then squeezed into the room together, neither giving way to the other, but even so, the expressions on their faces did not change at all.

"Welcome, Kamuro and Kushida."

Wearing an apron and carrying a cooking spoon, Ichinose greeted Kamuro and Kushida with a smile.

Upon hearing this voice, Kushida was alright, but Kamuro's body visibly stiffened for a moment before he looked at Shuichi Kanda with a scrutinizing gaze.

It's as if they're asking: Why are there still people here?

How am I supposed to answer that?

"Ichinose, let me help you."

Unlike Kamuro, Kushida immediately took off his shoes and went inside, then headed straight for the kitchen.

Shuichi Kanda shrugged. "In short, the situation is complicated."

"Hmph~"

Kamuro gave a soft hum and then walked over to Ichinose, who was cooking.

Hopefully, a fight won't break out; it's very dangerous.

About half an hour later, dinner for four was ready—a typical family meal: rice, vegetables, and miso soup.