(This is my limit... I was stopped by Yixin.)
After dinner, Bai Ye returned to the dormitory and happened to see Texas brewing tea by the table.
Ever since coming from Yan, Texas had become fascinated with tea. The girl who had never cared much for such things began learning the art of tea-making.
Sure enough, it was because she had tasted authentic Yan tea in Yan and developed an interest in those magical Oriental Leaves.
As for how she learned?
Wasn't the best teacher right next door?
Although Dusk was rather withdrawn and rarely came out, she had not turned Texas away when Texas came calling.
Texas's personality was actually somewhat similar to Dusk's. Both were reserved, but not unpleasant, and over time, the two had unexpectedly become quite close.
Texas had also grown increasingly skilled at making tea.
When she saw Bai Ye enter, Texas took out the cup he often used from the cabinet and poured him a cup of tea as well.
"Careful, it's hot."
Texas handed the tea to Bai Ye, then picked up a cup herself and sat down beside him.
Bai Ye lifted the cup, blew lightly over its rim, then took a small sip and praised her.
"The tea Texas makes is really good."
"..."
Texas did not answer. After a moment of silence, she looked at Bai Ye and asked, "Did Bai Ye drink tea over there?"
"Making tea was too much trouble, so I gave up on it..." Bai Ye waved a hand and answered without hesitation.
"...Pfft—" Texas could not help laughing. "Just like you. Thinking everything is too much trouble—you haven't changed at all."
"That's just the kind of person I am..." Bai Ye shrugged.
Texas shook her head.
"But after Bai Ye came to Rhodes Island, you