Chapter 327

Asahina Akatsuki continued to ask:

"Actually, I didn't expect that you live in Shibuya just like me."

"I found out you were here because someone posted on Twitter saying you work part-time at this shop."

"Thinking I was shopping and it was on the way, I came to take a look, and I didn't expect you to really be here."

Natsume Chikage recalled the recent situation and glanced at the few girls secretly peeking at the shop entrance, a sense of helplessness welling up in his heart.

One of the reasons he didn't want to be too high-profile was precisely this.

But since things had reached this point, there was no use saying more.

"Since you're on the way, why not come into the shop and have a cup of coffee before leaving? My treat."

Asahina Akatsuki smiled and shook her head:

"No need, I already had some just now."

"The main reason I'm looking for you this time is to ask in passing, have you told Araki Jiai about the matter mentioned before?"

Natsume Chikage nodded:

"I have already passed it on."

"Senior Araki's meaning is that she welcomes you anytime, and she is waiting for you."

Asahina Akatsuki laughed:

"That's good."

Suddenly.

She changed the subject:

"However, I don't have Araki Jiai's LINE."

"I added her before, but unfortunately, after she lost to me, she deleted it in a fit of anger."

"Otherwise, I wouldn't need to ask you to pass on a message."

"If I go to Private Moonlight Academy at that time, if no one leads me in, I will be blocked at the door."

"Why don't you add my LINE now, and trouble you to bring me in at that time, is that okay?"

Natsume Chikage was somewhat surprised, not expecting Senior Araki to have such a childish side.

But since Senior Araki had already indicated she welcomed her anytime, he seemed to have no reason to refuse.

"Okay."

A hint of joy flashed across Asahina Akatsuki's face; she immediately took out her phone and added Natsume Chikage as a friend.

She remembered the woman just now and couldn't help but ask:

"That person just now felt a bit cold in expression; is she your...?"

Natsume Chikage explained:

"She is my aunt."

Asahina Akatsuki suddenly realized and laughed:

"So that's how it is."

"But I see you need to go back to work."

"As for the specific matters later, let's chat when I arrive at your school."

"I won't disturb your work now, goodbye."

Natsume Chikage nodded:

"Mm, goodbye."

At night.

Around ten o'clock.

A breeze blew by, carrying a hint of coolness.

On the way home.

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui and Natsume Chikage walked side by side, as usual.

It had been busy in the shop earlier, and Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui hadn't had time to ask in detail.

Remembering the situation during the day when Natsume Tsubaki called Natsume Chikage away, she couldn't help but speak:

"Natsume-kun, the person who called you out during the day, is she really your aunt?"

Natsume Chikage nodded and said calmly:

"Yes."

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui said in surprise:

"She looked for you... was there something?"

Natsume Chikage explained briefly:

"She is the legal guardian for me and Ruri. Taking photos was just to cope with the inspection by the Child Consultation Center."

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui was stunned:

"Eh... she is your guardian?"

"But didn't you say before that now only you and your sister are left to depend on each other?"

Natsume Chikage smiled helplessly:

"Both statements are correct."

"But this 'aunt' of mine will not truly fulfill the duties of a guardian. She will not fund us, and she has never regarded us as relatives."

"So in essence, Ruri and I are indeed depending on each other, with no one else to rely on."

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui was stunned for a long time:

"I saw her today, and she clearly looks very wealthy."

"Since she is your relative and even your guardian, why doesn't she help you?"

Natsume Chikage was silent for a moment and shook his head:

"Things are very complicated."

"In short, she will not provide help."

"Her becoming our guardian is essentially just a transaction."

From these scattered pieces of information, Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui could already feel that Natsume Chikage's true family situation might be far heavier than she had imagined.

Seeing that Natsume Chikage seemed unwilling to talk more deeply, she considerately stopped asking and turned to another topic:

"Natsume-kun, didn't Senior Near-guard say she would take you for baseball training recently?"

"Has she contacted you yet?"

Natsume Chikage shook his head:

"Not yet."

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui thought for a moment and suggested:

"If she still has no news tomorrow, how about after school, we call Lingyin-chan and Nanase-chan and go directly to the baseball club for training?"

"There are self-service pitching machines there that can simulate Zhongdao Wushi's pitch speed. If we can go practice often this month, there will definitely be improvement."

Natsume Chikage pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement:

"I have the same intention."

"If there is no arrangement from Hitomi's side, let's go there after school."

A smile bloomed on Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui's face:

"Mm-hmm!"

Suddenly thinking that Natsume Chikage only called Near-guard Hitomi by her first name, but always called her by her surname, a hint of subtle jealousy welled up in Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui's heart.

She couldn't help but mutter in a low voice:

"Natsume-kun... by the way, why do you call Senior Near-guard by her first name?"

"Did you know each other before, and are you very close?"

Natsume Chikage shook his head:

"I don't know her."

"It was she who insisted that I call her that."

Hearing this, Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui showed an expression of "as expected."

Since Senior Near-guard could even demand Natsume-kun change how he addresses her...