Chapter 658

It was precisely during this conversation that Ando Chizuru realized belatedly—no wonder the relationship between Natsume Ruri and Kaga Reisa had become so close and inseparable lately.

It turned out that Kaga Reisa went to Ruri's house almost every day to draw and study together.

Doesn't that mean... Reisa-chan gets to see Brother Natsume at home often?

This realization caused a surge of intense envy in Ando Chizuru's heart.

She couldn't help but start secretly calculating.

It seems she needs to find a suitable excuse to "visit" Ruri's house more often.

Then... she could "naturally" meet Brother Natsume and then "naturally" add his LINE.

And Izumi Hideaki, who hadn't really chimed in, was listening quietly on the surface, but his brain was spinning at high speed.

He could see that Natsume Ruri was very popular at school and had clearly rejected many confessions, so she was obviously not the type that could be easily won over.

It seems that he really needs to take the "indirect approach" and establish a good relationship with her brother first!

He suddenly remembered his older sister, who was in high school and was quite outstanding in both looks and talent in music.

A "perfect" plan took shape in his mind.

First, find a way to reveal Natsume Chikage's photos and situation to his sister and find an opportunity to set them up.

Once his sister and Brother Natsume become close, wouldn't his advantage as the "future brother-in-law" arrive?

Then he could ask Brother Natsume to put in a good word for him in front of Ruri, or create opportunities...

My god, this plan is simply flawless!

Izumi Hideaki almost wanted to applaud his own wit.

At night.

The streets of Shibuya were brightly lit, with neon lights flowing in colorful splendor.

Natsume Chikage and Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui walked side by side on their way home from work.

The night breeze was cool, brushing gently against their cheeks, blowing away the slight fatigue of the day.

Enjoying this rare walking time alone with Natsume Chikage, Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui's mood was as if filled with honey, leaping with joy.

She suddenly remembered something, had a flash of inspiration, turned her head, and suggested:

"Natsume-kun... shall we go to the supermarket now?"

Natsume Chikage was a bit surprised and turned his head to look at her:

"Hmm? Why do you suddenly want to go to the supermarket?"

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui scratched the back of her head, a slightly cunning yet embarrassed smile appearing on her healthy, wheat-colored face:

"Haha... I suddenly remembered that the house seems to be missing something, and Mom asked me to buy it back. And you know, I'm a sports student, so I consume a lot of energy and get hungry easily at night."

"I was thinking, we could stop by the supermarket to buy some ingredients, and then I'll go to your place later to make some late-night snacks for everyone to eat together! I just learned a new dish recently and really want to try my hand at it!"

Natsume Chikage thought for a moment and nodded in agreement:

"Of course. But for ingredients, the fridge at home should still have some, so there's no need to go to any special expense."

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui waved her hands immediately, her eyes bright and shining under the streetlights:

"It's okay! Actually, I've always wanted to make that dish for everyone to taste, and today is just a good opportunity! Besides, I also want to share it with Natsume-kun... *cough cough*, with everyone."

For the last half of the sentence, her voice was a little lower, carrying an imperceptible expectation.

Seeing her full of enthusiasm, Natsume Chikage didn't insist further and nodded with a smile:

"Alright then. I'll look forward to Chef Fujiwara's skills today."

"Hehe, leave it to me!" Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui clenched her fists happily, full of vitality.

Soon.

The two arrived at a large nearby supermarket.

Even at night, there was still a significant flow of people in the Shibuya supermarket.

Bright white lights spilled evenly into every corner, and the shelves were filled with a dazzling array of goods, colorful and full of a warm and trivial atmosphere of life.

Many couples would come out shopping during this time of night, picking up daily necessities or snacks along the way.

They would either whisper side by side or compare products together, and the air was filled with a faint, relaxed, and intimate feeling belonging to the night.

Seeing this scene, Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui glanced at Natsume Chikage beside her, who was naturally pushing a silver shopping cart just like those other boys.

Her mood became even more joyful, only feeling that the scene before her...

Would everyone think they were a couple too?

It must be like that, right?

Thinking of this, it was as if small fireworks were bursting in her heart with a "pop," and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise secretly.

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui was like a lighthearted little bird, following half a step beside him, her gaze happily scanning the dazzling shelves.

"Natsume-kun, do you like beef? The dish I want to make is best with brisket..." Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui picked up a box of beautifully packaged marbled beef, turned her head to ask earnestly, her eyes carrying the consideration of a chef.

"Anything is fine, I'm not a picky eater. But Ruri seems to prefer chicken a bit more." Natsume Chikage thought for a moment and reminded her gently.

"Oh right! Look at my memory!" Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui realized, carefully placed the chosen beef into the cart, then turned and jumped lightly toward the refrigerated cabinet, carefully picking out chicken legs.

Her movements were crisp and neat, full of vibrant energy, but she would turn back from time to time, using her eyes to confirm if Natsume Chikage was still following behind.

When passing through the seasoning section, Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui frowned slightly, staring at the bottle of mirin she wanted on the high shelf.

She stood on her tiptoes and stretched her arm, but her fingertips were still a little short.

Seeing this, Natsume Chikage naturally took a step closer, reached out his arm, easily reached over her head, and took the bottle of mirin down.

"Here."

"Ah, thank you!"

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui took the glass bottle that still carried the slight coolness of his fingertips, and her fingers inadvertently touched his hand.

A tiny, static-like sensation instantly darted through, making her heart skip a beat for no reason.

Her face heated up rapidly, and she quickly lowered her head, pretending to study the label on the bottle to hide her sudden shyness.

Before long.

The two arrived in front of a booth holding a tasting event near the fresh food section.

The booth was set up with small paper cups and toothpicks, and waves of tempting grilled meat aroma wafted over.

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui's eyes lit up, and she happily leaned forward like a little animal that had discovered treasure, tasting several varieties in succession.

"Natsume-kun, come and try this, these black pepper beef cubes taste really good!"

As she spoke, she naturally used a toothpick to skewer a small, juicy beef cube.

Then, almost out of a subconscious eagerness to share, she turned and held the toothpick with the beef cube to Natsume Chikage's lips.

The moment she finished this action, Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui's brain finally reacted with a "buzz."

Her healthy, wheat-colored face turned bright red in a "whoosh."

But if she were to pull her hand back in a panic now, wouldn't it look even more guilty and strange?

She could only endure the heart thumping wildly in her chest, trying hard to maintain the seemingly calm smile on her face, while her fingertips trembled slightly, imperceptibly, as she insisted on holding the toothpick.

Natsume Chikage, with one hand on the shopping cart, looked at the food held to his lips and just paused slightly.

He didn't seem to think there was anything wrong with this action, naturally lowered his head slightly, opened his mouth, and ate the beef cube.

After chewing carefully, he nodded:

"Hmm, the seasoning is indeed good, and the meat is very tender."

Witnessing that he didn't refuse and even gave a serious evaluation, the slight anxiety in Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui's heart was instantly drowned by immense joy.

Happy, she immediately decided to support the booth, decisively bought a large piece of the same frozen beef, and put it into the shopping cart.

Soon.

The two finished shopping and pushed the cart to the checkout counter to queue up.

On the shelf next to the checkout counter, there were, as usual, rows of chewing gum, mints, and those brightly colored, small-packaged "boxed balloons."

When the young couple in front, the boy among them, reached out and took a box very naturally, and went to pay without changing his expression.

Seeing this, Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui couldn't help but look at Natsume Chikage beside her.

Immediately, the heat that had just subsided a little on her face came rolling back with a "boom."

Thinking of his physique, thinking of his handsome side profile, and his extremely pleasant voice.

Her brain started to run wild uncontrollably, and some vague and blushing fantasy fragments of her and Natsume Chikage started to flash by one by one.

And Natsume Chikage, at this moment, happened to notice that Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui beside him had been looking at him.

He turned his head with some confusion and asked softly:

"What's wrong? Did you forget something?"