"Actually, I was planning on asking you to go to the library with me after school. I've finished reading a few books and need to return them, and then I wanted to browse for more in the same series," Shizuka said, explaining her original plan.
Hearing Lin Feng's explanation, Shizuka relaxed a little and shared her thoughts.
"Then let's go to the library with you first, Shizuka. I can buy those things afterward."
Lin Feng smiled faintly and quickly made his decision.
He could buy things anytime; those shops likely wouldn't close so early.
However, Lin Feng had never actually been to a library before.
As the saying goes, "Books hold gold, and books hold beauty."
Sometimes, finding a quiet place to read seemed like a pretty good choice.
Lin Feng wasn't exactly a scholar in his previous life, but he didn't dislike reading.
And since Shizuka had invited him, it would seem a bit off if he didn't go.
After all, when Lin Feng first arrived, he wasn't familiar with the area. He'd asked Shizuka for help when he wanted to buy tools for drawing manga.
And she had helped him without hesitation.
Coincidentally, Lin Feng had also been planning to broaden his horizons recently. Reading more books was definitely a good choice, and it would also allow him to understand the current world more deeply.
"Ah? Is that alright? If you're busy…"
Shizuka was clearly a little surprised by Lin Feng's willingness.
"I'm not that busy, and I'm actually curious about what the library here is like. So, I'll trouble Shizuka to lead the way later."
Lin Feng cut Shizuka off with a single sentence, preempting whatever she was about to say. If he wasn't mistaken, Shizuka would undoubtedly try to politely decline.
In that case, Lin Feng simply changed his stance and told Shizuka that he was also interested in going to the library.
With that, Shizuka had nothing left to say.
"Alright then..."
Shizuka could only nod in response to Lin Feng's actions.
Since Lin Feng put it that way, it meant that whatever he was going to do later wasn't that urgent.
Otherwise, Lin Feng wouldn't have insisted on accompanying her to the library.
In truth, inviting Lin Feng to the library was just a fleeting thought that had popped into Shizuka's mind.
And given the current status of their relationship, going to the library together was actually quite normal.
So, after packing up their things, the two of them left the classroom together. Shizuka led the way towards the library.
However, perhaps neither Lin Feng nor Shizuka noticed that a pair of eyes seemed to be watching them as they left the classroom.
Nobita, who was lagging behind, watched as Lin Feng and Shizuka seemed to grow closer as time went on.
He felt a little uneasy, and his admiration for Lin Feng's manga gradually faded.
"By the way, Shizuka, did you go to the library often before?"
On the way to the library, Lin Feng asked her curiously.
"Well, not often, really. Because occasionally there would be a book or two I wanted to read, but I couldn't find them in the bookstore, so I had to borrow them from the library."
Shizuka turned her head and gave a small smile, beginning to explain to Lin Feng.
"I see."
Lin Feng nodded slightly after hearing Shizuka's explanation.
Shizuka was indeed a very disciplined girl. Not only did she complete her schoolwork on time, but she also took the initiative to read extra material like this.
It could be said that she was a model student.
The library they were going to wasn't actually that far from the school.
However, since it was in the opposite direction of their homes, they might have to take a longer route back later.
But as long as he was with Shizuka, a little detour didn't matter.
Lin Feng could also expand the map of the surrounding area in his mind.
He had been in this world for quite some time, but he was only familiar with the places he frequented. There were still many places he hadn't explored.
Soon, led by Shizuka, the two of them arrived in front of a massive building.
Lin Feng had initially imagined that the libraries in Nihon might be different from those in China.
But when he stood here, Lin Feng couldn't help but feel impressed. This wasn't just a library; it was almost the size of an indoor sports arena.
"Lin Feng, this should be your first time at a library like this, right?"
After entering the library and seeing Lin Feng curiously looking around, Shizuka smiled and spoke to him.
"Yeah, it's definitely different from the libraries back home."
Lin Feng nodded in agreement.
The biggest difference between libraries in Nihon and those in China is that most people in China only see libraries as places to look up information.
However, in Nihon, many people use libraries as places to relax and unwind.
One way to enjoy daily life is to make full use of the libraries here.
The Kyoto Nerima Ward, where Doraemon and his friends live, has a total area of about 48 square kilometers and a population of approximately 710,000 people.
There are 15 libraries in this area alone.
Sometimes, when you go out to do errands, or when you get tired from walking, you can sit down in a nearby library, browse the latest magazines, and rest.
The facilities inside are very complete, from entertainment areas for children to quiet office areas and reading rooms, which can meet most needs.
Most of these libraries are located in areas with convenient transportation. Anyone who lives, works, or studies within the district can apply for a library card using their work ID or student ID.
With Shizuka leading the way, Lin Feng also got his library card here using his student ID.
Now, if Lin Feng wants to come to the library in the future, he can enter freely with his library card and borrow the books he wants to read.
After entering the library and arranging to meet Lin Feng in the reading room later, Shizuka went to the natural science book exhibition area.
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