Chapter 655

"Mm-hmm! It's a deal!"

She had already started calculating in her heart, buying some high-quality ingredients on the way after work, and then going to Natsume-kun's house to make a delicious late-night snack to celebrate for him.

Of course, if she could be busy in the kitchen with Natsume-kun, cooperating tacitly like a couple or newlyweds...

Just imagining that scene, Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui couldn't help but start giggling "hehe," her face full of happiness.

After a period of time.

On the sidewalk outside the coffee shop.

Ando Chizuru was walking leisurely while chatting with Natsume Ruri, Kaga Reisa, Izumi Hideaki, and several other classmates.

When they happened to pass under the sign of "Starlight Coffee Shop."

A classmate suddenly remembered something and pointed at the store door in surprise:

"Eh! Isn't this the coffee shop where your brother works, Ruri-chan?"

Natsume Ruri looked up upon hearing this, and only then realized that, unknowingly, everyone had walked to the vicinity of where her brother worked.

She smiled elegantly and confirmed:

"Mm, it is indeed here."

Ando Chizuru's face flushed slightly, she coughed lightly to cover it up, and proposed smoothly:

"Just right... I also feel a bit thirsty. Since we've walked here, why don't... we go in and sit for a while, drink something?"

Izumi Hideaki had long wanted to find an opportunity to get to know Natsume Ruri's brother, trying to increase his favor in Ruri's heart through the "future brother-in-law" route.

Now that the opportunity was delivered to his door, how could he let it go.

Izumi Hideaki immediately raised his hand high and responded actively:

"Agreed! I'm thirsty too! Everyone go in together, my treat!"

Other classmates in the class, some cared about Natsume Ruri, and some were full of curiosity about her brother who was said to be handsome and talented.

Upon hearing this, they also echoed one after another.

"I think it's okay too!"

"Mm-hmm, just want to drink a cup of coffee and take a break."

Even the always quiet Kaga Reisa felt a trace of anticipation in her heart.

She had actually never seen Natsume-brother working.

Although she was worried that it might disturb him, in the depths of her heart, how could she not want to see him wearing a uniform and working seriously?

It's just that she didn't know Natsume Ruri's specific thoughts, so she didn't open her mouth obediently, just looked at Natsume Ruri with expectant eyes secretly.

Natsume Ruri thought about it, feeling that everyone's interest was very high, so she nodded gently and agreed:

"Mm, then everyone go in and sit for a while."

Ando Chizuru, Izumi Hideaki, and others all showed happy smiles upon hearing this.

However, when they approached the door of the coffee shop and saw the queue waiting in line, everyone couldn't help but show a difficult expression.

This queue... is it a bit exaggerated?

After a period of time.

Their group finally managed to enter the store.

Because there were many people, and it wasn't takeout, the waiter guided them to a larger booth area to sit down.

After settling down.

Ando Chizuru couldn't help but look around casually, pretending to be casual, and asked Natsume Ruri in a small voice:

"Ruri-chan... how come I don't see your brother? Is he... working today?"

Natsume Ruri nodded and explained:

"Mm, brother has a shift today."

"But he is mainly responsible for the work in the back kitchen, he doesn't come to the front hall much."

Ando Chizuru was instantly like being poured a basin of cold water, her expression collapsed instantly:

"Ah... th-this is how it is?"

The classmates beside her also let out regretful sighs.

Just at this moment.

The one responsible for ordering in this area happened to be store manager Yamamoto Koji.

He took the menu and walked over, recognizing Natsume Ruri sitting in the middle at a glance, and was surprised:

"Oh my, isn't this Ruri-chan? Why do you have time to come to the store today?"

Natsume Ruri responded with a polite and sweet smile:

"Hello, store manager Yamamoto. Today I happened to pass by here with my classmates, everyone was a bit thirsty, so we came in to sit for a while."

Yamamoto Koji suddenly realized:

"So that's how it is."

"But since you are here, why didn't you tell me in advance, or tell your brother? If I had known, I would have let you enter first, saving you from queuing outside for so long."

Natsume Ruri shook her head gently, her smile gentle:

"No need, store manager. That would only cause trouble for you and brother. And everyone is queuing, it wouldn't be good for us to cut in line."

Yamamoto Koji heard her say this, and the envy for Natsume Chikage in his heart deepened by another layer.

How come all the good things are occupied by that kid?

He also really wanted to have such a sensible and thoughtful sister!

He cleared his throat and said:

"Regardless, it's rare for you to come once. I'll go to the back kitchen and call your brother to come over and say hello."

Natsume Ruri was a bit surprised and asked quickly:

"This... won't it affect the work in the store?"

Yamamoto Koji waved his hand and smiled:

"No no, this time is still okay, not that busy. You sit and wait for a while, I'll be back soon."

Natsume Ruri then felt relieved and bowed slightly:

"Then it will trouble you, thank you store manager."

After Yamamoto Koji turned and left.

The students in the booth became excited, and whispers came one after another.

You have to know, Natsume Ruri's brother was a figure who broke into the fifth round of a large shogi competition and even broke the record for the fastest victory in the Newcomer Tournament.

In Japanese society, people with excellent talent are naturally highly respected.

Not to mention this kind of young male who combines appearance and talent.

Ando Chizuru only felt her heart beating "thump thump" violently.

She even couldn't help but secretly use the black screen of her phone as a mirror, quickly checking to see if there were any problems with her hairstyle and makeup.

And Izumi Hideaki straightened his collar, cleared his throat, and had already started rehearsing in his mind how to greet Natsume Chikage and get close to him, paving the way for his future "curve strategy."

Kaga Reisa sat quietly, her hands on her knees, looking down slightly, full of anticipation mixed with shyness.

Before Natsume Chikage arrived.

There were several female employees in the coffee shop who noticed the "special guests" in this booth.

They had just heard the store manager's words in the back kitchen, and they also rushed over, saw Natsume Ruri, and immediately gathered around enthusiastically.

"You must be Natsume-kun's sister Ruri-chan, right? Wow, so cute!"

"Looking closely... she really looks a bit like Natsume-kun, the brother and sister both have such high looks!"

Even someone lowered her voice and said intimately:

"Ruri-chan, what do you want to eat or drink? Sister treats! Don't be polite, just order!"

"Yes yes yes, I'm familiar with the dessert chef in the back kitchen, let him make a special one for you!"

Natsume Ruri always maintained a decent and sweet smile in the face of the sisters' enthusiasm:

"Thank you, sisters."

Even Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui, who had just finished a round of busyness, noticed the movement here, and when she saw Natsume Ruri, a bright smile bloomed on her face immediately:

"Ruri-chan! You're here! Why didn't you tell me or tell your brother in advance? Then you wouldn't have to wait so long!"

Natsume Ruri had to explain the reason from before again.

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui and other female employees heard this, not only didn't feel it was troublesome, but instead, their eyes lit up, only feeling that Ruri-chan was truly a sensible and thoughtful good sister, making people want to take her home and love her like a real sister.

Store manager Yamamoto Koji saw a pile of people gathered here again from afar, couldn't help but rub his forehead, and quickly came over to "disperse" them.