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[Mori-zumi Cafe]

The place where Shujun works.

She enjoys a different side of his service at the place where her "boyfriend" works.

It's something many girls have fantasized about.

Naomi was no exception.

The reason for this urgency.

Besides wanting to see what it's like to see Tree-kun working.

The most crucial point is that the two haven't seen each other since Monday.

So no matter where Shu-kun is, even if he's at home, she plans to go over. Hmm, she'll find a reason to stay overnight.

A week.

After not seeing Tree for a whole week, Naomi felt like she was withering away and about to die.

The tree-derived ingredients must be replenished as soon as possible.

She put on her cutest outfit for going out and changed into 120D black stockings that only reached her calves.

It is said that this style is not too flashy, but it can highlight the pure and cuteness of high school students, making it a magic weapon for otaku.

Shu-jun seems to have a good relationship with the two otaku guys in the class, perhaps because they share some common interests.

In any case, as long as it makes Shu-jun happy, that's the best makeup and look.

Naomi Asahina got off the train and then traveled a long way.

Follow the navigation instructions.

Upon arriving at our destination, we arrived at Mori-suke Cafe.

The antique architectural style stands in stark contrast to the surrounding modern city.

It makes it easy for people to notice.

So this is where Shujun works.

The understated and unassuming architecture calms a restless mind.

It feels like it matches Shu-kun's temperament perfectly.

The girl looked at it for a while, then stopped hesitating.

Raise your hand.

I gently knocked on the shop door.

I had rehearsed the opening lines in my mind a hundred times.

For example, how to explain to Shujun that he came uninvited, and how to play dumb and act cute to fool him.

Everything vanished the moment they saw the face of their beloved.

There's no need to search at all.

A familiar figure stood near the shop entrance.

The boy in the shop uniform, working diligently, made her heart race so fast that she couldn't form a coherent sentence.

A thousand words can be summed up in one sentence.

I only want to do one thing.

Hug her, then act cute.

"Tree King!"

Her long, golden hair flowed backward.

…………

…………

Miyazawa Itsuki took a half step back when the girl jumped into his arms.

Beautiful long golden hair, a faint lemon scent, and a soft body touch.

You don't even need to see their face clearly; your brain automatically recognizes who they are.

"...Naomi?"

He exclaimed in surprise.

"How did you come."

Miyazawa Itsuki had not received prior notice that the girl was coming.

A week had passed since he told her where he was going to work, and he almost thought Naomi wasn't coming.

I only mentioned it briefly at the beginning; if you want to come, you can tell him.

If we had known in advance, we might have been able to prepare a dessert that Naomi might like.

However, it's not bad to come now. He remembered there was a newly bought jar of lemon jam in the warehouse. He could try making a lemon and sea salt flavored chiffon cake.

"Hehehe."

The girl in his arms raised her head and revealed a lovely smile.

"Long time no see, Tree-kun. I came here quietly because I wanted to give you a surprise."

"So, what do you think of me, Tree-kun!?"

"My feelings... are that it was quite unexpected, but also quite happy."

Miyazawa Itsuki smiled faintly.

"Is it just [being quite happy]?"

Despite being inwardly overjoyed, Asahina Mikoto pretended to be dissatisfied.

"I've been looking forward to seeing Tree-kun for a whole week!"

"It took me an hour just to choose what to wear when I went out."

She was wearing a thin, off-white knit sweater, which revealed her beautiful curves.

She paired it with a mid-length plaid pleated skirt, black calf socks, and matching black leather shoes.

Her outstanding figure, reminiscent of a model, exudes a youthful, student-girlfriend vibe.

It's been a while since Miyazawa Itsuki has seen Naomi dressed so cutely.

Seeing it again now, it feels quite refreshing.

She truly deserves to be called a fashion model; her styling skills are definitely professional-level.

"That must have been tough for Naomi."

"Hehe, it's not hard work. As long as the goal is achieved, the time a girl spends getting dressed is worthwhile."

Miyazawa Itsuki didn't know what her so-called purpose was, so he could only nod slightly in agreement.

"Then, please take a seat. According to protocol, I need to ask if the guest is alone?"

Naomi Asahi replied crisply:

"One... no, maybe two would be fine? Hey barista, do you have time to have coffee with me?"

Perhaps because she was in a high mood, she even started teasing Miyazawa Itsuki.

"Hehe, that's not part of my job right now, Naomi."

"You mean it's okay at other times, umm, I understand."

The girl gave a mischievous smile.

Following Miyazawa Itsuki, we arrived at a well-located booth.

From here you can see the front desk, where an older man is staring in disbelief.

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"Ah, manager."

Miyazawa Itsuki raised his hand in acknowledgment.

Another guest has arrived. May I attend to this guest later?

"She...who is...?"

Mr. Morizumi's eyes revealed confusion.

He witnessed firsthand how this ridiculously beautiful young woman had entered the store.

After a quick look around, I spotted Ashu at the door.

Then, with a satisfied smile, she headed straight for him, as if without the slightest hesitation.

...and embraced each other decisively.

It would be more accurate to call it a diving tackle.

That sweet, coquettish tone and smile.

It's not a normal sense of distance at all; using friends or acquaintances to deceive yourself won't work at all.

A pretty girl willing to do this is not much different from a real couple.

It's either an ex-girlfriend you can't forget, or your current girlfriend.

But what about Sakura?

If Asuka already has a girlfriend, why would he and Sakura have such a harmonious and marital relationship?

He and his wife had seen it all along.

The emotion in Sakura's eyes was clearly not anything else. She truly harbored feelings for Itsuki.

Then... Ashu... could it be...?

Are you two-timing?!

A deafening alarm sounded in Mr. Morizumi's brain.

Keiko, this is a Level 1 emergency! A Level 1 emergency!

"Oh, this is my classmate. She knows I work here, so she came to visit."

Miyazawa Itsuki explained.

Mr. Morizumi's eyebrows twitched.

"A classmate...?"

Has a lot of detail been omitted? Is it possible that in this day and age, male and female classmates can be so intimate?

Naomi Asahina also noticed the uncle talking to Itsuki.

Her beautiful eyes blinked, as if she had come up with an idea.

She stepped forward gracefully.

Her face wore an impeccably adorable smile:

"Hello, are you the manager? My name is Asahina Mi, and I'd like to ask you to take care of Itsuki from my class!"

Even though the sun no longer shines, the sunny side can still be used when convenient.

That's the adorable, sunny girl mode that everyone loves. With her charm fully unleashed, people would believe anything she said.

"Hey, what kind of strange statement is that? It's ambiguous."

Miyazawa Itsuki said in surprise.

How can you casually say things like "So-and-so has been taken care of by you"?

I know Naomi is used to using gyaru-style rhetoric, but was this time really not intentional?

Even Mr. Morizumi was stunned for a moment.