Reborn in Tokyo after picking up Sayu who ran away from home

Chapter 529 Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers
After staying in the bathroom for a while, Kato Yusuke returned to the room, the expression on his face had returned to normal.

Xinjoxiang was enjoying dinner with relish, didn't ask anything, and acted like nothing happened.

In contrast, Serizawa Yu seemed a little preoccupied.

"Brother Yu..."

"Stop calling me that."

"Eh?"

The boy took off his peaked cap calmly, and put it aside casually.

"I'm the same age as Xintiao, not as old as you, so you don't need to call me brother."

"Ahaha, so that's the case? Brother You, you're so serious all of a sudden, it scares me a little."

"Just call Kato."

"Huh? Even if you say that..."

The girl seemed very hesitant, and finally said with an idea: "Ah ~ yes, then it's Yusuke... San, is it okay?"

Kato Yusuke hesitated, "...Let's do whatever you want."

"Yeah~~~ Because calling me by my surname always feels very special, so let's just call me Yusuke-san. Ah, and Yusuke-san can just call me Xiaoxi."

Serizawa Xi said happily, and took the initiative to put a lot of dishes in his bowl with chopsticks.

"Anyway, please eat more~ If you need more food, please don't be too polite, just let me know."

Kato Yusuke nodded disrespectfully, quietly enjoying the delicious food.

Freshly prepared dishes are warm and full of tender taste.

No matter which dish tastes impeccable, it can be seen that the girl has a lot of cooking experience.

After someone, Xinjoxiang also frankly expressed his praise.

"It means Xiao Xi, you are surprisingly good at cooking, thank you for making such a delicious dinner~"

"Hey...you're welcome."

Yuu Serizawa smiled embarrassingly, and explained: "Because I often practice at school, and I used to do it at home."

"Hey, did you study in cooking school?"

"It's not really... It should be said that it is a school similar to bride practice. The place is very outdated, and it is even surprising that it is old-fashioned."

"The Bride's Practice School... Uh wow, so there is such a place?"

"Yes, yes. Actually, I was always worried at first, if I graduate from such a school, will it really be okay to go out to society...?"

The girl paused at this point, and then changed her words, "But, now it seems that it is unexpectedly practical...?"

"Ahahaha, what did you say?" Xintiaoxiang laughed loudly.

"Hey, don't laugh at me. At least it can satisfy Yusuke-san and Xiaoxiang's appetite, and I don't think it's bad. Fortunately, I studied hard at that time."

"Well~ Isn't this very good? And Xiaoxi's cooking is better than our school cafeteria~" Xinjoxiang said sincerely.

Even not only cooking, but also the ability to do housework, the other party is basically proficient beyond what it should be at this age.

Even an outsider can tell a thing or two from this clean and tidy house.

"If that's the case...Xiaoxiang, and Yusuke-san."

Serizawa Yu seemed to have thought of something, and said like this: "If you don't mind, how about I help you prepare bento from tomorrow?"

"...Prepare bento?" Xinjoxiang blinked in surprise.

"Yes~! You can tell me all your favorite dishes, and I will try my best to make them~"

"Hey, are you serious?"

"Of course it's true, what's the problem?"

"..."

Xintiaoxiang didn't speak, just turned her head and looked aside.

After all, it's not her turn to make a decision on this matter.

It's not okay to offend someone by saying something wrong on a whim.

After all, I am not positioned as a wife who is supported by Haosheng, and Serizawa Yu is not positioned as a housekeeper who serves her.

She has always been very clear about this matter.

Although his own existence is not worthless to that person, it is not important enough to be compared with other girls.

What she can give to that person, other people can also give, but what that person can give her is not so easy.

Besides, the other party hasn't touched her for a long time...

In order not to be easily abandoned one day, it is necessary to continuously increase its own value.

Although I feel that even if that happens, the other party will definitely give her corresponding material compensation, but it is better to stay by her side in the long run, isn't it?

Xintiaoxiang thought silently in her heart, and couldn't help but think of the fact that the young man was willing to spare time to help her move.

His mood suddenly became a little inexplicable, but he didn't show anything on his face, he just waited and watched the current situation.

As she expected, Kato Yusuke spoke after frowning.

"...Xiao Xi, you."

As if not quite used to this title, the boy paused for a second before continuing:

"...You don't have to do these things to please people. You just need to live freely."

"Living freely...?"

Serizawa Yu murmured, a trance flashed in her eyes, and then she turned her face away in embarrassment.

"Nothing like that, I just want to express my gratitude to Brother You and Xiaoxiang who took me in. If I don't let me do anything, I will feel uneasy..."

The title changed back to Brother You unconsciously, obviously she still prefers this title in her heart.

Xinjoxiang thought calmly at the side, thinking that even if the girl was dedicated, she probably wouldn't encounter any resistance.

"I just don't know what the president thinks..." She didn't mind everyone being together at all.

Looking at the girl with a worried face, Kato Yusuke thought for a moment, and finally pondered: "...In short, don't worry about me, you can do whatever else you want."

"Eh, but... doesn't Yusuke-san really like my cooking?"

"Listen to me, Xiao Xi."

Xinjoxiang on the side sighed helplessly.

"Although you have good intentions, but the president has a girlfriend? Do you think if the president suddenly takes your lunch to school, what will others think?"

Hearing this, Serizawa Yu was stunned for a moment, then put on an embarrassed smile, and said awkwardly: "This, this is... That will really trouble Yusuke-san."

While saying this, a frustrated expression inevitably appeared on his face.

"..."

Kato Yusuke took a sip of miso soup and said calmly: "...It's okay, if I want to eat, I will come here occasionally."

Xinjoxiang's expression moved, but she didn't say a word.

"--Really!? Yusuke-san." Yuki Serizawa said overjoyed, straightening her body unconsciously.

"...Well, I'll tell Shinjo when it's coming."

"Hey hey, I'm so happy! So will you come tomorrow?"

"……tomorrow?"

"Yeah, after all, I didn't prepare enough today, and I will work harder tomorrow to make your favorite dishes!"

Kato Yusuke unconsciously glanced at Shinjoka, and the other party gave him a bright and charming smile back.

Then he turned back to Serizawa Yuki.

"...Understood, then let's do it like this." He agreed with some difficulty in refusing.

After that, the three chatted over dinner.

Compared with someone who is taciturn, the two girls are more talkative, so they will not look boring at the dinner table.

Although Kato Yusuke didn't talk much, Serizawa Yu asked him a lot about his favorite food and taste.

Holding some kind of unrealistic fantasy, he recounted the dishes that Sayu had cooked.

Even if it's only for a short period of time, even if it's only limited to this room... He couldn't help but chase after that dreamlike bubble.

No one knew what was going on in his mind, and he didn't intend to say it out.

Until one day he can face everything calmly, maybe he can tell that experience in the form of a story to the person he trusts the most...

In a harmonious atmosphere, the three just finished their dinner.

As before, the girl who disagreed with their help went to the kitchen alone to clean up.

Kato Yusuke was not in a hurry to go home, but stayed to continue the illustration work.

Normally, he would probably leave after eating.

But maybe it's because of a certain atmosphere, or maybe there are too many Sayu shadows in Xiao Xi.

The combination of various factors made him not want to go back to face that deserted room too early.

And since he didn't say to leave, Xintiaoxiang naturally wouldn't open his mouth to drive people away, but made him a cup of coffee obediently, and then sat by the side to watch him draw.

Although she was a little concerned about the "candy" the boy gave her, she would not be stupid enough to ask.

There are some things that others can offer her, but she cannot ask for them.That was a presumption, and she didn't have much chance to make mistakes.

'Is there no one who is more obedient than me? ’ she thought to herself, taking a lollipop from her pocket and eating it.

At this time-

"That's right, Xiaoxiang."

Yu Serizawa, who had washed the dishes and chopsticks, came over with an anxious expression on her face.

"About the money you left...I can't take so much. I always feel that this amount is very realistic, and it feels very strange..."

"?"

Xintiaoxiang, who thought she was going to say something, couldn't help blinking, tilted her head and replied:

"Oh~ You're talking about that, don't get me wrong? Although it's true that it's the money I left behind, it's actually the president's money, so it should be said that the president gave it to you."

"--Eh?"

As if she didn't expect it to be like this, the girl opened her eyes slightly in a dumbfounded manner, and her expression immediately became a little awkward.

"Isn't that a bigger problem? Taking pocket money from Yusuke-san, doesn't it become like aid?"

The brush in Kato Yusuke's hand couldn't help but pause.

"Pfft hahahahaha, what the hell are you thinking, it's super funny!" Xintiaoxiang couldn't help laughing, even her shoulders were shaking.

"So~ I remember Xiao Xi, didn't you have that kind of plan before?"

"...What kind of expression is that on your face, but my previous behavior is indeed misleading."

"Okay~~~ Anyway, I was just joking. In short, you don't need to think too much, just accept the money with peace of mind."

"However, I still feel that this is not good..."

Serizawa Yu said with a little distress: "Actually, as long as you leave me enough meal expenses for three people, you should take back the rest."

As he said that, he returned the money left over from buying the ingredients.

"..."

Kato Yusuke looked at the money on the table, and felt that girls who treat them a little better and always want to repay others are really stupid.

But...it's very memorable...

His expression softened slightly, and he said: "...you just take the money as a reward for cleaning the house."

The gentle look in the girl's eyes made the girl's face turn red, and then she pinched her chin and thought for a while.

"Hmm... so how about it, can I save the money left over from shopping and use it to buy other necessities?"

Although he hopes that the girl can buy something for himself, but because of the experience of living with Sayu, Kato Yusuke knows that this is not something that can be changed overnight.

So he simply nodded and didn't say any more.

After all, there are many ways to take care of a person, and it doesn't have to be paid.

He is no longer the down-and-out poor boy who needs to live on a budget, but the girl who endured hardships with him is gone...

"Actually, I think..." Serizawa Yu continued.

"Yujie-san should buy more things for himself. Maybe this is just my illusion, but you feel empty here."

While talking, he pointed to his chest, with a bit of worry on his face.

"...?"

Kato Yusuke was slightly startled at first, but immediately became expressionless, and said coldly: "You may be thinking too much."

"Hey, you don't have to be so brave..."

Ignoring his denial, the girl continued speaking bluntly.

"Hmm... How should I describe it specifically? Brother Yu, you occasionally show a very lonely look in your eyes, a bit like nothingness..."

The room suddenly fell silent.

"This idiot actually said it..." Xintiaoxiang, who was eating a lollipop, paused and rolled his eyes speechlessly.

But she actually knew about that kind of thing a long time ago, and it was also the opportunity for her to get in touch with the boy in the first place, but she never dared to ask carefully.

It's not even just her. Judging from her usual performance in school, Xinjoxiang can be sure that other people don't know the reason behind it.

But now I was asked by a little girl, and I can only say that a newborn calf is not afraid of tigers...

She quietly glanced aside, and saw Kato Yusuke spoke expressionlessly.

"...What I want cannot be bought with money."

'He didn't deny it...! Xintiaoxiang was very surprised in her heart, and her mood fluctuated for a while.

"what……?"

Serizawa Yu blinked her eyes twice, and said earnestly:
"Even if you say that, there are many things that can make life better. For example, things that make people relax, or books."

The boy nodded without saying a word, then lowered his head and started to work.

As a result, the atmosphere became a little cold.

Seeing such a reaction, Serizawa Yuu became flustered, her eyes wandered around with nowhere to rest, trying to find some topics to smooth things over.

——So I saw the cup of coffee on the table.

"Ah, so Yusuke-san, do you also like coffee...?"

Swish~ A mug filled with coffee was pushed over.

"I'll give you this cup if you like."

"Hey, this, this..."

"I haven't had this cup yet. I don't drink capsule coffee much."

Xinjoxiang couldn't help feeling a little annoyed at herself when she heard this.

Because she had seen a coffee machine at Kato Yusuke, she also equipped one for her home.

However, because she didn't understand these relationships, although she bought capsule coffee of various flavors, she didn't buy coffee beans.

Fortunately, the coffee machine she bought is a [-]-in-[-] coffee machine, so there is still a chance to make up for it.

While thinking about this, he happened to meet Yu Serizawa's eyes inadvertently.

Seeing the other party's uncomfortable expression, Xinjoxiang was a little puzzled at first, and then immediately reacted.

After all, I made that cup of coffee for Kato Yusuke by myself, and she drank the coffee without her opening her mouth. Presumably the girl felt a little bit hard to get off because of this.

After figuring out the key points, she waved her hands indifferently, and joked with a smile.

"Drink it if the president tells you to drink it, remember to feel the love added to it~?"

"Uh... In this way, is it really possible?" Yuki Serizawa asked timidly, still a little apprehensive.

"Is it okay to say something. Anyway, the president doesn't drink it. If you don't drink it, I'll throw it away?"

"Ah, no, then I'll drink it, thank you ~ Xiaoxiang."

The girl, who was relieved, breathed a sigh of relief, and drank coffee happily.

Time passed like this...

……

(End of this chapter)