Chapter 888

While lowering her head to take off her shoes, she couldn't help but scan the scene inside the door with curious eyes.

She very, very much hoped that Natsume-kun's new home would be completely different from the layout of the three-ping hut that could be seen at a glance before.

It would be best if... there was an independent room.

In that case, if she and Natsume-kun really became a couple in the future, and Ruri-chan happened to be at home... the two of them could at least have a slightly more private space to talk, right?

Hehehe...

However, when she changed into indoor slippers and truly stepped into the living room area, and her gaze subconsciously swept toward the kitchen direction—

The brilliant and expectant smile on her face froze instantly.

As if pressed by a pause button.

She saw the three figures busy in the kitchen at a glance.

Reisa Kaga and Ruri Natsume were there, she wasn't very surprised.

After all, she knew the intimate relationship between these two "younger sister-level" figures and Chikage Natsume very well.

Although she secretly regretted that the two of them didn't go out to play or stay overnight tonight, but thinking about it, if it were really just her and Natsume-kun alone in a room... with her personality, she would probably be nervous and shy to the point of not knowing where to put her hands and feet?

So seeing the younger sisters there, she actually felt a hidden relief in her heart, and even felt that it was more natural.

But—

Aoi Fujiwara?!

Why is this guy here too, ahhhhhhh!

The hair on Sana Akita's head, which symbolized her mood, seemed to have its own radar and alarm system, "swoosh" standing straight up, trembling slightly, full of vigilance.

A hint of disbelief and a strong sense of crisis flashed in her big eyes that were always smiling.

Wait!

Aoi Fujiwara appearing at Natsume-kun's house at this time...

This is definitely not normal, right?!

A girl, late at night, running to a boy's house...

This, doesn't this mean...

This guy, sure enough, also has feelings for Natsume-kun, right?!

It must be like this!

It is definitely like this!

Otherwise, it's impossible to explain!

Aoi Fujiwara was dumbfounded:

"Akita-san, it's so late, you came to Natsume-kun's house... is there something?"

Sana Akita's cheeks blushed slightly, and she waved her hands in a panic:

"I... I just came to find Natsume-kun to finish the game we hadn't finished playing before!"

She changed the subject, looked up at Aoi Fujiwara, and asked back:

"As for you, it's so late, why did you come over?"

Aoi Fujiwara's ear roots heated up, her gaze drifted to the side, and she muttered:

"I... I just stopped by after work, wanting to see how Natsume-kun's new home is arranged."

She paused, and added quickly:

"By the way, I also want to see the manga progress of Ruri-chan and Reisa-chan!"

The two gazes collided, and both fell into a brief silence.

They stared at each other, and instantly read a certain tacit meaning from each other's flickering eyes.

—This guy, definitely also has feelings for Chikage Natsume!

In the air, a faint sense of competition immediately permeated.

Just at this time.

Ruri Natsume, who was best at observing words and colors, had already seen everything.

She twitched the corners of her mouth slightly, sighing "sure enough it would become like this" in her heart.

She stepped forward, revealed a well-behaved smile, and said softly to smooth things over:

"Akita-sister came just in time."

"Ruri is preparing late-night snacks with Fujiwara-sister and Reisa-chan."

"We accidentally made too much."

"Akita-sister, eat some too? After eating, play games with brother, okay?"

Sana Akita had always liked this sensible little sister, immediately bent down, hugged her, and rubbed her soft cheeks affectionately with her face:

"Of course!"

Soon.

After a simple late-night snack.

Sana Akita looked at the spacious and bright living room in front of her with excitement, and the large-screen LCD TV that was much clearer than before.

She grabbed the PS5 controller and patted the empty seat beside her:

"Natsume-kun, hurry up, we must pass the level tonight!"

Chikage Natsume did not refuse.

Now that he no longer writes novels, his time is indeed much freer.

Moreover, he really wanted to finish that game.

So he sat over calmly.

However, the room was indeed much more spacious than the narrow three-ping apartment before.

Sana Akita could no longer lean shoulder-to-shoulder with him naturally as in the past.

This made her a bit annoyed.

She remembered the "strategy rules" she had read in books: if you want to shorten the distance with the opposite sex, you must create more natural physical contact opportunities.

Only through physical contact can you test whether the other party is resistant, or even whether they have good feelings.

If the other party is not repulsive, it means that at least the possibility of development exists.

Thinking of this.

Sana Akita secretly made up her mind.

She began to focus on the game while moving closer to Chikage Natsume's direction bit by bit without leaving a trace.

"Natsume-kun, hurry up and pick up that item!"

"Natsume-kun, save me, I'm going to fall!"

"Natsume-kun, haha, we are really too strong!"

On the other side.

Aoi Fujiwara, who was originally discussing shoujo manga plots with Ruri and Reisa, had already caught Sana Akita's small movements with her peripheral vision.

Looking at her appearance of gradually sticking to Chikage Natsume with the laughter of the game, Aoi Fujiwara's alarm bell rang loudly instantly.

A sour jealousy surged into her heart.

She immediately stood up, leaned over to the two of them, and bloomed a bright smile at Chikage Natsume:

"Natsume-kun, seeing you playing so happily, my hands are a bit itchy too."

"Can I join too?"

Chikage Natsume nodded:

"Okay."

Saying that, he handed his controller to her and moved to the side, giving up his position.

Aoi Fujiwara happily took the controller, sat down beside Sana Akita, and hummed triumphantly:

"Next, let me take you to fly!"

Sana Akita bit her lower lip, revealing that cute little tiger tooth.

How could she not see that this guy was clearly here to stir up trouble, just to destroy the rare alone time between her and Natsume-kun.

Couldn't help but complain angrily:

"With your level, I'd be thankful if you didn't send us to death a few times, let alone take us to fly?"

Aoi Fujiwara widened her eyes instantly:

"What do you mean I send us to death?"