'It turns out it wasn't Mafuyu-chan kicking someone this time, but you, right? Are you trying to cause chaos?'
Haruto looked disgusted and threw Hiratsuka's foot aside without hesitation.
Seeing this, Hiratsuka became furious.
If Mafuyu wasn't there, she would have taught this man a lesson about what it means to respect a teacher!
Haruto ignored her menacing gaze, stood up, and said, "It's getting late, let's go!"
The three of them walked out of the coffee shop together. Neon lights lit up the night, and people were bustling on the street.
During the day, the streets were quiet, but at night, the city's vibrancy was evident.
Mafuyu sighed softly and said, "It feels like this summer is a bit cooler than previous years."
"It's actually about the same. It'll get warmer later."
Hiratsuka glanced at Haruto. "By the way, how about going to the gym with me this weekend? I haven't been in a good mood lately."
Haruto replied angrily, "Why would you drag me along when you're in a bad mood?"
"Because..."
Hiratsuka tilted her head and slightly raised the corners of her mouth: "Because you can take a hit better?"
Haruto's face darkened slightly.
Even though he knew this was Hiratsuka's provocation, Haruto still decided to teach her a lesson.
So, he nodded and said, "Alright, I'll go on Saturday."
Seeing him agree so easily, Hiratsuka felt a brief pang of guilt, but only for a moment.
She didn't believe it. Was this guy really going to hit her like when they first met?
At this moment, Mafuyu noticed what Haruto was holding and curiously asked, "Haruto-kun, what did you buy?"
"Oh."
Haruto glanced at Hiratsuka and handed her the bag in his hand: "This is a specially chosen gift for you, you're welcome."
Hiratsuka looked at him in surprise, but she didn't shy away. Because of Mafuyu, Haruto actually had a decent relationship with her.
But why suddenly give her a gift?
Without overthinking, Hiratsuka accepted the gift and asked curiously, "Is it a book? Can I take it out and read it now?"
Haruto warned, "You'd better wait until you get home to read it."
If it was a normal book, there'd be no issue at all. The key is that once Hiratsuka pulls out the shocking cover, anyone with half a brain will know what kind of book it is!
Hiratsuka was silent for a moment before decisively putting it away.
She shot a subtle glance at Haruto, then bid farewell: "Mafuyu, take care of yourself. I'm heading back."
"Shizuka, take care as well."
"Bye."
Hiratsuka waved briefly, hailed a taxi, and quickly disappeared into the night.
Haruto held Mafuyu's hand and said, "Are you curious why I gave Hiratsuka-sensei a book?"
Mafuyu turned slightly: "Not curious at all."
"Then let's not talk about it."
Mafuyu puffed her cheeks a little and couldn't help but squeeze his hand tightly.
Haruto looked at her unhappy expression with a smile on his face. As time passed and their relationship grew closer, Mafuyu became less resistant to him.
This was a good thing.
Haruto looked ahead and said, "Actually, it's a manga, one that isn't exactly friendly to Hiratsuka."
"A manga?"
Mafuyu looked at him curiously, and then Haruto seriously said, "Yes, it's an 18+ manga, a doujin."
Upon hearing his explanation, Mafuyu couldn't help but give him a light pinch, blushing with embarrassment and anger: "You shouldn't involve Shizuka in trouble."
While chatting, the two of them unconsciously walked into a park.
The dim streetlights couldn't fully illuminate the entire park.
In the shadows on a bench, a couple was hugging. Haruto looked closely and realized they were kissing. Faint sounds drifted through the air on the wind.
"No..."
"Don't worry, I'm just kissing you."
"Idiot, don't move your hands."
"Don't worry, I promise I won't move my hands."
The man was clearly lying. He promised not to move, so he should be stepping back right away!
If it were a year ago, when Haruto was still a simple boy, he would have felt uncomfortable after seeing this scene and hearing those words.
The girl rejected you, yet you're still playing around?
Then I would have gone over and reminded you.
But now!
Haruto looked away expressionlessly, saying nothing, though showing a look of enjoyment.
At the same time, Mafuyu also noticed the two not far away. She glanced at them, then quickly looked away, only to find Haruto staring at her.
Haruto noticed her gaze, tilted his head, and asked, "Want to try?"
Mafuyu was silent for a moment, looked at Haruto with disdain, and turned away.
Haruto understood.
Is this a two-faced reaction?
So, does Mafuyu actually want to try?
Haruto looked around and dismissed the idea. There were too many people in the park now. Although he didn't mind, he didn't want Mafuyu to be seen oddly by others.
He could tease Mafuyu as much as he wanted, but he couldn't let anyone else disrespect her.
Back at the apartment.
Haruto stopped, looked at her, and said seriously: "Mafuyu-chan, it's time to tidy up your room today."
"Mhm, I've been making trouble for you, Haruto-kun."
Mafuyu believed in him. As a result, Haruto successfully entered her apartment.
Then Haruto turned and his gaze fell on Mafuyu's pink lips, his expression changing slightly.
Previously, Haruto wasn't interested in kissing. It was hard to understand.
He didn't get why couples were so excited to kiss. It was just contact between their eating organs.
Often, you could see couples kissing passionately on the streets, in parks, amusement parks, and other places.
Didn't those people find it disgusting?
However, when he kissed Mafuyu for the first time, he finally understood what it meant to "only realize what it's like when you do it yourself"!
Mafuyu raised her head and looked up, fully aware of Haruto's intentions. She hurriedly looked away: "Why did you stop all of a sudden? I gave you those shoes, hurry up and put them on."