It was no wonder the clerk was looking this way a moment ago; it turned out she was greedy for his body.
I opened the note again to confirm and, sure enough, it contained the other party's contact information.
Just as Natsukawa Kanade was about to make a move, Eriri rushed toward him and snatched the note from his hand, muttering:
—Older aunts are the worst! They're always thinking about sex! Just like that fat woman in black stockings!
"…"
Kanade opened his mouth and wanted to explain that the clerk was only a year older than him at most, but seeing Eriri with her fangs slightly exposed and a "look how fierce I am" glare, he decided not to provoke her.
Mentioning Kasumigaoka in front of an angry Eriri? He didn't want to be stabbed by a whirlwind of twin-tails in the middle of the street.
It might not hurt physically, but the embarrassment would be explosive.
—You think so too, right, Kanade?
Kanade nodded quickly.
—Ah, uh, yes, Eriri is right, that aunt definitely won't do...
Only then did Eriri nod with satisfaction, then she took the newly purchased notebook from Kanade's hand and thanked him.
—Thank you very much for today, Kanade. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't know what to do...
Her fangs, so happy, sparkled in the morning light. Eriri had a smiling face and seemed to be in a very good mood.
*But just a second ago she seemed extremely angry...*
Kanade didn't dare to delve into the subject. Sometimes, that's how you have to get along with girls: don't ask what you shouldn't ask.
—It was nothing, I wasn't much help. And even if I hadn't appeared, Eriri would have been able to get her way. After all, that clerk seemed quite easy to talk to...
—Eh? Are you attracted to him?
—How is that possible! What is going on here?
Kanade denied it quickly and changed the subject.
—By the way, Eriri, have you had breakfast? If not, I have this...
As he spoke, he handed over the breakfast in his hand.
This is a unique opportunity, so let Eriri try Chinese food. It would be even better if he could take the opportunity to make her like it.
—What is this?
Eriri took it, looked it up and down, and felt a bit confused.
*What a strange thing! It feels soft and warm to the touch, and most importantly, it looks very strange...*
—It's called "baozi" and it's Chinese food. How does it taste?
Kanade looked at her expectantly.
Even though he didn't participate in the production, he would also be proud if Eriri liked it.
Then Eriri nodded, slowly brought it to her mouth, and carefully bit off a small piece.
"…"
—How does it feel?
—Not as good as I expected? The soup is delicious, but it feels like hot bread with sauce...
—That's because you didn't eat the meat inside. Try taking another bite.
Eriri nodded and took another small bite. This time she learned her lesson and followed Kanade's instructions to pull the meat from the filling and bite it along with the dough.
"…"
—What do you think?
—Delicious!!!
Now she could clearly distinguish between the steamed buns and bread. They were completely different things!
The hot and juicy liquid moves back and forth in my mouth... The pleasure is so complete it's about to overflow!
Your appetite is completely satisfied!
—It's delicious, right?
Kanade smiled with joy, pleased at having successfully recommended something in the market.
—Yes.
Eriri nodded, though a bit disappointed.
—It's delicious, but the white dough is too thick. It could be made smaller...
—You don't understand! Buns have to be big!
Kanade shook his head.
—Small ones are heresy! Only the big ones are fully enjoyed!
—Hmm...
Eriri puffed out her cheeks, in complete disagreement with what he said.
*Big? Are big ones always better? I can't even hold it with one hand, and I can't even get it in my mouth... What's so good about a big one?! Small ones are also super cute!*
Then she looked fiercely at Kanade, making the other party look confused.
The two chatted for a while longer and suddenly Eriri spoke.
—By the way, Kanade, you should head back first, I have something else to do...
—Well, I'll go first. Be careful on the way.
Kanade nodded without asking her why.
That's how friends are: they go through trivial things together and then go their separate ways in search of happiness. It's normal to keep secrets. The only thing to fear is running into those types who frantically interfere with your privacy under the pretext of "for your own good." If you run into them, you should stay as far away as possible.
—I know, I'm not a child...
Eriri pouted and nodded, then watched Kanade disappear around the corner before sneaking back.
She was going to the bookstore they had just left to buy the book Kanade had been looking at... Just take it as study material! She wasn't curious about the content or anything like that!
…
—I'm back.
I put on my shoes and entered the living room, and at a glance I saw Shiina on the balcony.
The room is already clean and the clothes that were piled up have been put in the basket. Even the clothes that were washed last night are neatly hanging on the balcony.
Perhaps because it was a bit hot, Shiina took off her coat and hung it on the chair. she had just finished drying the last garment and now sweat was running down her forehead. She wiped it gently with the back of her hand, and the image of a virtuous newlywed immediately appeared in Kanade's mind.
"…"
Remembering the experience of "fooling around" outside just now, I inexplicably felt like an unfaithful man without a conscience, leaving his virtuous wife at home to go find an arrogant, low-profile mistress... God will punish him!
—Welcome back.
Shiina turned her head and looked at Kanade, who had returned from outside, with a warm smile on her face.
—Uh, well...
Kanade nodded, his movements somewhat stiff. He handed her the breakfast and said in a low voice:
—I bought something to eat. Do you want to eat?
—Okay.
Shiina nodded happily.
She didn't know what Kanade had handed her; she only thought they were his words, so she could naturally accept it.
—This appearance... is it called "baozi"?
—You know it?
Kanade was a bit surprised.
Not only was he surprised that Shiina knew its origin, but the key point was the unfamiliar but still clear word "baozi" (it was clearly pronounced in Chinese).
This instantly refreshed his knowledge.
—I don't actually know.
Shiina shook her head, very curious about the buns in her hand.
—I had seen them before when I was studying cooking, but I had never seen them in person.
—So, will you try it?
—Hmm.
Then Shiina took a light bite.
Judging by her expression, she seemed to think it was good, so Kanade handed her the steamed buns and the soy milk.
—And these, this one is called Shaomai, it's stuffed with glutinous rice and diced meat, very similar to rice balls.
—Is it better than rice balls?
Shiina took it, looking at both sides with great curiosity.
—I think so...
Kanade didn't know how to explain it.
Maybe it seemed common before, but now it tastes truly delicious with that special added touch.
—So, does Kanade really like eating it?
—Well, I like it quite a bit.
—Then I would like it too.
Shiina laughed suddenly, and the way she pecked at the food seemed particularly tender to him.
"…"
Kanade turned his face slightly, his eyes a bit wandering, and felt as if a deer were running wild in his heart.
It would be great if Shiina liked it...
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