After Lin Guang left, scenes from that morning surfaced in Tohka Yatogami's mind.
The blush that had only just faded from her face returned once more.
"This morning... it seemed... everything... so this was what lovers did... it actually seemed pretty nice..."
Lin Guang made Tohka Yatogami a lavish lunch, and over the next few days, she often stayed close by his side.
During that time, Nia Honjo even tried to claim credit in front of Lin Guang, only to be thoroughly "bullied" by him, just as expected.
Christmas soon arrived.
Lin Guang arrived at the mall early to wait for Kurumi Tokisaki.
Before long, Kurumi Tokisaki came up beside Lin Guang and said, "I didn't expect you to be here so early, Lin Guang."
Turning toward her voice, Lin Guang saw Kurumi Tokisaki wearing a black coat and a short skirt, with black stockings over her legs and her black twin tails resting against her chest. Even dressed like this, her charm was impossible to hide.
"Of course. I'm not someone who likes being late. Besides, although winter in Japan isn't all that cold, you still need to take care."
As he spoke, Lin Guang took off his scarf, stepped beside Kurumi Tokisaki, and helped her put it on.
But as Lin Guang drew close to Kurumi Tokisaki, he suddenly sensed what seemed to be another person in her shadow.
Lin Guang frowned slightly, but his hands never stopped moving, and his expression returned completely to normal.
"That's much better."
Feeling the lingering warmth in the scarf, Kurumi Tokisaki gently stroked it around her neck, her face slightly flushed as she gave him a breathtaking smile.
"Oh my~ It seems I carelessly let my guard down again~"
Hearing that, Lin Guang smiled slightly and said, "Is that so? That's