"Oh, snow? So it's already winter here, huh..."
As Eiji stepped out of Azure, he was greeted by the cold temperature and snowflakes from the sky.
Being on the roof of a tall building, he could see the white snow covering the entire city.
Looking down, he saw pedestrians dressed warmly to stay cozy. Additionally, a large pine tree decorated with various ornaments stood firmly in the town square.
"Whatever, Christmas or not, it's none of my concern."
After observing the city for a moment, Eiji diverted his gaze.
He walked to the edge of the building until he wasn't stepping on anything. As a result, he free fell from a height of tens of meters.
His dangerous stunt went unnoticed by anyone as he was in Stealth mode. Otherwise, people would have been amazed to see someone jumping from a tall building.
*Whoosh*
Several meters from the ground, Eiji seemed to defy gravity, floating in the air, he landed softly on the ground.
"It would be too conspicuous if I stroll around in this attire."
Before leaving the alley, Eiji took out a jacket from the Storage Ring and put it on. Soon after, he walked out of the alley.
"Whoa, look at that guy!"
"So handsome... Is he a model?"
"If he were my boyfriend, I might be the luckiest woman in the world."
As the girls on the street saw Eiji passing by, they were mesmerized by his handsome face, unable to take their eyes off him until he walked away.
"I forgot to wear my glasses."
Hearing the whispers of the girls around him, Eiji realized his oversight. Usually, he wears sunglasses to hide his Six Eyes.
"Nevermind, this isn't my world. I won't stay long here. After stocking up on candy, I'll leave right away."
Rejecting some bold girls who asked for his phone number or invited him to join them, Eiji walked towards his favorite candy store.
...
After walking for about 15 minutes, Eiji arrived at his favorite candy store.
As mentioned before, he had visited two other worlds during his school days.
While exploring those worlds, he accidentally found a candy store that sold cakes and desserts to his liking. So, occasionally, Eiji would come to this world periodically just to buy candies in large quantities as supplies.
Because he came too often, the candy store owner and her two daughters gradually got to know him.
"Good afternoon, Miyanagi Kosaki-san."
Approaching the Japanese Sweet Candy Onodera store, Eiji greeted the girl dressed as Santa who was selling boxed cakes in front of the store.
"Good afternoon, Kamiki-kun... Umm, my surname isn't Miyanagi, but Onodera."
"Is that so? I'll try to remember, Kosaki-san."
"Um, don't just stand outside, come in quickly. Haru will surely be happy to see you."
Thinking of her younger sister who often complained to her for not visiting their store for a long time, Kosaki smiled helplessly.
"Um."
Eiji nodded at her and entered the store.
"Welcome... Oh, it's Kamiki-kun. I thought you wouldn't come again."
Behind the cake display, Onodera Nanako looked pleased to see him.
"Long time no see, Nanako-san."
Seeing the MILF in front of him, Eiji greeted her politely.
He prefers women of her age. So, even though the others looked young, she was still a MILF to him.
"Wait a moment, I'll call Haru. She'll be happy to see you."
Without waiting for Eiji's answer, Nanako hurried to the kitchen to call her daughter.
"..."
Remaining calm as usual, Eiji stared at the cakes and desserts in the display case.
"Oh, there are some new items... The Nisekoi world is just an ordinary world, but why do the candies here taste better than in the Jujutsu Kaisen world? This is confusing..."
Thinking about this, he didn't know the answer to his question.
"Ka-Kamiki-kun!"
Hearing someone call his name, Eiji stopped observing the display case and turned around. Then, he saw a teenage girl with fair skin and dark brown hair with a prominent ahoge sticking up on her head.
The girl was wearing a uniform in the form of a dark blue v-neck dress with short sleeves and small red trimmings at the ends. The collar of her dress also had the same small red decorations. She wore a small round hat, a long white apron to the end of her dress, and dark black stockings.
Onodera Haru, the younger sister of Onodera Kosaki.
"Hello, Haru."
"H-Hi."
Haru seemed nervous facing Eiji.
"..."
The atmosphere was silent as no one spoke.
Nanako couldn't stand seeing her shy youngest daughter, so she decided to provide some support.
"Hey, Haru, accompany Kamiki-kun to try our new menu items. You don't mind, do you?"
"Of course not. On the contrary, I'm glad to be a tester."
"Great, then just wait, I'll prepare it."
"Understood."
Seeing Eiji sitting on an empty chair, Nanako whispered in Haru's ear.
"Mother has given you a chance, it's up to you to make good use of this opportunity to get closer to Kamiki-kun."
"W-What is mother talking about?! This is not what mother thinks!"
Haru's denial was very unconvincing, seeing the red hue on her cheeks and her nervous voice.
"Who are you trying to fool? Mother was young too, it's clear that you like that boy. Stop being tsundere and shy, or do you want your love life to end up like your sister's?"
"I..."
Remembering the complicated romantic relationship of her older sister with that cowardly guy, Haru didn't want to be in such a situation.
"See? Unlike that yakuza brat, Kamiki-kun is a handsome guy. Mother is sure there are many girls who like him, if you just watch without acting, he will be taken by another girl."
Hearing that, Haru clutched her apron and reluctance was evident on her face.
"Be brave, mother supports you."
Patting her daughter's head, Nanako prepared candies and a glass of warm chocolate milk. Then, she asked Haru to take it to the table.
Maybe because of her mother's encouraging words, Haru became braver.
"This is our new menu, Japanese sweets combined with Western style."
"Thank you."
Looking at the cake in front of him, Eiji couldn't wait to taste it.
"Can I sit here, Kamiki-kun."
"Sure."
"Excuse me."
Haru sat across from Eiji.
"How does it taste?"
"It's delicious."
"That's good."
The conversation ended.
Seeing him enjoy the cake, Haru thought of a conversation topic.
"Hey, Kamiki-kun, why do you call Onee-chan with the Miyanagi surname?"
Eiji's hand movement paused for a moment, looking at the pretty girl in front of him.
"There's no special reason. Just a mere prank."
It was half lie and half truth.
Based on Lin Fan's memories, Eiji knew that Kosaki was one of the heroines who lost in the competition for the protagonist's love.
At the end of the series, Kosaki will marry a man with the surname Miyanagi.
"So it was just a prank."
Haru believed his explanation.
"Today is Christmas, did Kamiki-kun not invite your girlfriend for a date?"
From where did this courage come, she asked the most crucial question in her heart.
"I don't have a girlfriend."
Eiji's answer made her very happy.
(I still have a chance!) Haru thought to herself.