I'll Run Away

Drink Shop

"Well, you really had it rough. How about I reward Shiori with a drink?" Qian Huanyue said with particular interest as she picked out a suitable beverage from the menu. "Any dietary restrictions, Shiori?"

"No." Shiori hurriedly shook her head, the heat in her face still not gone as her gaze drifted uncertainly. "As long as it isn't too strange, I can drink it."

Shiori, who had nearly blurted out another compliment, looked a little dizzy as she left the choice to Huanyue.

"Okay~" Huanyue had never been the hesitant type when it came to things like this. Her eyes swiftly swept across the menu, and a sly curve formed on her lips. Without nearly any hesitation, she raised a hand to signal the server.

"Deluxe Sweetheart Couple's Special."

"Certainly! Please wait a moment!" The young server seemed to freeze for a second before revealing an understanding, blessing-filled smile and quickly working the order screen.

The instant Shiori heard the drink's name, she froze as though someone had hit pause.

Deluxe... couple's... sweetheart... special? This name... this name sounded unbelievably suspicious! It was obviously the kind of thing... the kind of thing made exclusively for couples!

Was she in heaven?

She could feel her cheeks heating up at an astonishing speed, even the tips of her ears burning.

She abruptly looked at Qian Huanyue. Seeing that sly look in the other girl's eyes, her tea-colored eyes filled with silent accusation and embarrassment—You did that on purpose! You definitely did that on purpose!

Aaaah... Did she know Shiori was using every ounce of willpower she had to suppress the heart that was about to leap out of her chest, along with all those impulsive thoughts? This was pouring oil on the fire, Huanyue!

Qian Huanyue, having received her protesting