Chapter 202

　Ryoko Arishima’s cheeks were slightly flushed, her gaze clear and firm as she looked directly at Mikoto.

　　”Hmph.” Mi Zhi Shi’s lips curled up, and he chuckled awkwardly, “He’s my good brother, I can’t say bad things about him.”

　　”Hmm.” Ryoko Arishima lowered her head as if deflated. “What should I do?”

　　Miyu glanced at her out of the corner of his eye: “If we’re talking about romantic partners, I don’t think Shirakawa Natsu is a good girl like you.”

　　“Is that so…” Ryoko Arishima looked up at Miyuki, her gaze complicated.

　　Inside the coffee shop, Shirakawa Natsu and Mukai Yu sat in a booth, their eyes fixed on the two people outside.

　　Compared to the restlessness shown by Yutaka Mukai.

　　Shirakawa Natsu was much calmer; he wore an earphone and listened to their conversation.

　　After leaving the house, Miyuki called him.

　　However, the things she said were not taught to her by Shirakawa Natsu.

　　”Tch.” Shirakawa Natsu snorted inwardly. Miyuki knew he had designs on Arishima Ryoko.

　　When asked about it, he still chose to tell the truth.

　　It’s unclear whether it’s because she never lies, or because she’s somewhat dissatisfied with Shirakawa Natsu’s relationships with women.

　　Yu Mukai’s eyes darted around, and he picked up his water glass and drank it down in one gulp, shifting restlessly in his seat.

　　Shirakawa Natsumi smiled, looked away, and said casually, “They seem to be having a good conversation.”

　　Miyuki was dressed in men’s clothing today, looking exceptionally handsome. Ryoko Arishima looked awkward, and if one didn’t know what the two were talking about, the atmosphere seemed ambiguous at first glance.

　　”Yes…yes.” Yu Mukai looked over and then looked away, his hands unsure of what to do.

　　“That guy is incredibly fast,” Shirakawa Natsu looked up and laughed. “He’s a wild beast, you know.”

　　He wasn’t lying; even a dog girl can be considered a beast.

　　He had already said this once during the photography exhibition, and now that he brought it up again, it reached Yutaka Mukai’s ears.

　　The impression was reinforced once again.

　　Yu Mukai’s unease gradually became undisguised.

　　“Only by being faster than him.” Shirakawa Natsu continued, “Miss Arishima Ryoko probably hopes the same way.”

　　Yu Mukai’s expression hardened, his unease turning into determination. He nodded sharply, regaining his confidence: “Yes, that’s right.”

　　After saying that, he stood up abruptly and bowed to Shirakawa Natsumi, saying, “Thank you, Shirakawa-kun.”

　　Like the male protagonist in anime who is encouraged by his friends, he ran towards the door.

　　Shirakawa Natsu watched his retreating figure and narrowed her eyes: “It seems he didn’t go to Arishima Ryoko’s house last night.”

　　If Yu Mukai had seen him pleasuring Ryoko Arisuma on the sofa last night, he wouldn’t have been able to express his gratitude.

　　After being rejected by Kang Eun-hye yesterday, Yu Mukai spent the whole night thinking about it at home and decided to try to find Ryoko Arishima again.

　　Ryoko Arishima had made an appointment with Miyuki in the morning, which is why she came along.

　　Outside the window, Miyuki looked down into Ryoko Arishima’s eyes and chuckled, “The look of someone in love. You’d better turn back soon, sweet girl.”

　　”I…” Ryoko Arishima opened her mouth, then hesitated before speaking.

　　Yu Mukai rushed out from the side, grabbed Ryoko Arishima’s hand, and said to Miyuki, “Sorry.”

　　After he finished speaking, he exchanged a glance with Ryoko Arishima, then took her hand and ran to the side.

　　Ryoko Arishima was stunned. She never expected that Yu Mukai, who had always kept his distance from her, would suddenly take the initiative to pull her along.

　　While she was still in a daze, he had already pulled her aside.

　　The two stood facing each other.

　　Passersby who witnessed this scene turned to look at them.

　　”I…” Yu Mukai took a deep breath, hesitated for a moment, and didn’t finish his sentence, seemingly still unsure.

　　”Is…is there something you need?” Ryoko Arishima asked, her cheeks slightly flushed, as she lowered her head.

　　“Tomorrow, we’re going on a date,” Yu Mukai said earnestly. “It won’t just be ordinary friends or classmates anymore, but a real date, a genuine date.”

　　Ryoko Arishima looked up in surprise, staring at Yu Mukai in disbelief.

　　Yu Mukai looked at her with the same unwavering gaze.

　　Ryoko Arishima’s face initially lit up with surprise, but it quickly dimmed, and she lowered her head slightly.

　　”I’ll pick you up tomorrow!” Yu Mukai said earnestly, “Is that alright?”

　　Ryoko Arishima’s expression was extremely complicated. After pausing for a few seconds, she nodded: “Okay.”

　　”I underestimated this guy; he actually confessed.” Shirakawa Natsumi pouted. Mukai Yu had always been stringing Arishima Ryoko along.

　　Now that Miyuki has appeared, there is no future for her and Kang Eunhye.

　　A sense of crisis finally made him resolute.

　　He had already planted the seed in Ryoko Arishima yesterday, and originally planned to develop it for a few more days.

　　Yutaka Mukai’s decisive actions today led to some unexpected developments in the plan.

　　Ryoko Arishima’s feelings for Yu Mukai have become a habit over the years.

　　Of course, I wouldn’t refuse if I was suddenly asked to go on a date.

　　”I miscalculated.” Shirakawa Natsu tapped her fingers on the table. They were going on a date tomorrow, given Arishima Ryoko’s personality.

　　If the atmosphere is right, she might actually agree to date him.

　　Although she has a bit of an exhibitionist streak, she’s not the kind of shameless woman like Kang Eun-hye.

　　The difficulty of completing the task will increase dramatically at that time.

　　Looking out the window at the two people standing together.

　　”This must be resolved tonight.”

　　The four of them sat in the coffee shop for a while longer, but the atmosphere was extremely awkward. Ryoko Arishima didn’t dare to look at Natsu Shirakawa and quickly said goodbye and went home.

　　After she left, Yuya Mukai also got up and left.

　　Shirakawa Natsu got into Mino-Kami’s jeep.

　　”I’m sorry.” Miyuki said with a smile as she drove, but there was no real remorse in her voice: “I can’t lie.”

　　”Hmph.” Shirakawa Natsu snorted. He didn’t blame Miyuki, nor could he ask her to deceive Arishima Ryoko for the sake of his mission.

　　Besides, it’s impossible for him to develop a romantic relationship with Ryoko Arishima.

　　Just like Jingu Nao told him, one person’s heart is too small to hold two people.

　　He’s already impersonated many people: Jingu Nao, Hashimoto Arina, and the perverted fox.

　　However, my dog ​​is disobedient and needs to be disciplined.

　　That’s just how reality is; all sorts of unexpected things can happen.

　　”What’s next?” Miyuki asked.

　　”Let’s go back to the apartment first.” Shirakawa Natsu closed her eyes. “Leave the rest to me. You don’t need to contact Arishima Ryoko anymore.”

　　Miyuki’s mission was to provoke Yu Mukai, and now it’s working very well, even too well. Everything in excess is bad.

　　We can’t let her appear in front of Arishima Ryoko again, otherwise it will only increase Mukai Yu’s sense of crisis.

　　She has done her job very well.

　　“Okay.” Miyuki nodded, stepped on the gas, and the jeep roared.

　　They darted dozens of meters away in an instant on the street.

　　It was around 9 p.m. when the time came.

　　Shirakawa Natsu arrived alone at Arishima Ryoko’s apartment, the summer evening breeze blowing on her face bringing a slight coolness.

　　He was carrying a canvas bag, which the saleswoman had given him as a gift when he bought the camera that afternoon.

　　”Cameras are so expensive these days.” Shirakawa Natsumi pouted and reached out to press the doorbell.