Anime Crossover Band, Rock Girl Won't Let Me Go

Chapter 196 Su Shi's Gift

Today is the third day since Toyokawa Shoko moved out.

As time goes by, the slight melancholy left behind by Xiangzi's departure seems to have faded away.

At least that's how it should be in the ancient world.

It was evening after school.

A duplex apartment in a high-rise building, overlooking the sea and river, with panoramic views of Tokyo's bustling nightscape.

At the home of Motoyo in Nagasaki, Motoyo, exuding the air of a housewife, is preparing dinner for herself and Shiraaki.

Tofu, red peppers, eggs, chicken, beef, celery... and judging from the setup on the cutting board, Su Shi is making Chinese food.

I've already confirmed with Mom that she won't be coming back today, so no one will disturb them.

Not only that, she also prepared a gift for Bai Qiu.

What kind of expression will he make in a moment?

Thinking of this, Nagasaki Motoyo tilted her snow-white neck slightly, a happy smile curving her lips.

A moment later, the faces of Takamatsu Akari and Toyokawa Shoko appeared in her mind.

Su Shi was still unsure of the specifics of Deng's feelings for Bai Qiu.

However, Xiangzi, Su Shi already regarded her as a rival.

I never expected that Xiangzi would actually quit on his own initiative?

Could it be that Xiao Xiang didn't actually like Bai Qiu that much?

If that's the case, that would be wonderful.

I will not give Bai Qiu to you.

Now, Nagasaki Motoyo is all too clear about her feelings!

……

After Xiangzi moved out, he still ate dinner at Bai Qiu's house every day.

However, Bai Qiu received a message from Su Shi today that she would be having dinner at Su Shi's house tonight.

Bai Qiu was only slightly puzzled by this.

Could it be that Su Shi's mother has returned?

Ring the doorbell of the Su family.

Bai Qiu stood at the door and waited for a while.

A dozen seconds later, Su Shi opened the door.

"welcome."

First came Bai Qiu's familiar and enthusiastic welcome, followed by Su Shi's slightly helpless tone: "Just come in."

"Isn't this because you're here?"

Bai Qiu smiled slightly and answered casually.

Su Shi said that because she had also told him the password to her smart lock, but she felt it wasn't right to just barge into the home of a girl living alone.

So Bai Qiu still chose to ring the doorbell.

Change into the men's indoor shoes that Su Shi prepared.

Su Shi smiled and said, "Dinner will have to wait a while."

"Can I help you with anything?"

Bai Qiu asked a polite question.

Su Shi replied, "No need, Bai Qiu, please sit for a while."

As expected, Su Shi rejected him.

Xiangzi and Su Shi never needed his help.

When will his cooking skills improve?

Nodding helplessly, Bai Qiu obediently sat down on the dining chair to wait, her nose twitching slightly as she could already faintly smell the aroma wafting over.

soon.

Su Shi brought over several dishes one after another.

Mapo tofu, steamed egg, stir-fried beef with celery, chicken soup...

"Chinese food?"

Suddenly, Bai Qiu's eyes lit up, and he sighed with surprise as he looked at Nagasaki Motoyo.

“Sodayou~” Nagasaki Motoyo responded sweetly, then explained, “I just saw it on a video recently, and I thought it looked pretty delicious.”

"Since I thought of you, Bai Qiu, you're from China, I tried making it. I don't know if it will suit your taste."

Su Shi chose to tell Bai Qiu frankly that she did it for him.

It's not just an experiment; it's something that's been planned for a long time and practiced many times.

Bai Qiu was slightly taken aback. So Su Shi had deliberately said that she would eat at her house tonight in order to give him a surprise?

"I won't say thank you," Bai Qiu said gratefully. "It looks delicious, I can't wait."

As soon as she finished speaking, Bai Qiu picked up her chopsticks, grabbed a piece of beef, and stuffed it into her mouth.

He quickly gave Su Shi a thumbs up, a look of enjoyment on his face.

Seeing this, Nagasaki Motoyo smiled with satisfaction and then said, "Wait a minute, I have something else for you."

Bai Qiu looked puzzled, only to see Su Shi turn around and run towards the balcony with small, quick steps.

Soon, Su Shi, holding a bouquet of flowers wrapped in flaxen paper, walked up to Bai Qiu, presented it with both hands, and slowly began to speak:

"Here, this is for Bai Qiu."

Bai Qiu was slightly taken aback, both puzzled and surprised.

Preparing Chinese food for him is not a problem.

What's the story behind these flowers?

Why did you send me flowers?

Although she found it strange, Bai Qiu still reached out and took it.

Regardless, Su Shi said she would give it to him, although she didn't know why.

It couldn't possibly be a confession of love, could it?

"It's a return gift!"

Nagasaki Motoyo put her hands behind her back, showing a girlish liveliness that was different from usual, and told Bai Qiu in a sweet voice.

"A perfume as a return gift?"

Bai Qiu blinked and spoke instinctively.

He then looked down at the beautifully wrapped bouquet of flowers.

The bouquet is mostly made up of pink roses, interspersed with a few violets and baby's breath.

Flowers are often a gift from men to women.

Men receive fewer flowers and gifts.

Bai Qiu suddenly thought of a sentence.

For most men, it is likely that only when they die will someone offer them a bouquet of flowers at their grave.

He felt he probably wouldn't be among the vast majority.

But the bouquet of flowers that Su Shi is giving him now is indeed the first bouquet of flowers he has ever received in his life.

Bai Qiu's gaze returned to Su Shi, who maintained her gentle smile.

Bai Qiu swallowed almost imperceptibly, and for some reason felt a momentary flutter in her heart at Su Shi's incredibly gentle and graceful demeanor.

"Like it?"

Su Shi's cheeks flushed slightly. Seeing that Bai Qiu didn't speak for a moment, she couldn't help but ask with a slightly uneasy feeling.

"like very much."

Bai Qiu nodded earnestly, a gentle smile on her face, her eyes filled with gratitude as she looked at her. "This is the first time I've ever received such a gift."

"Eh, is this your first time?"

Nagasaki Motoyo reached out and covered her mouth in surprise.

Sending flowers as a return gift was something she had carefully considered, and the flowers she chose were selected after researching their meanings.

But the fact that it was the first time Bai Qiu had ever received flowers filled her with joy and surprise.

You made the right choice!

"Do I look like I'm going to receive flowers?" Bai Qiu asked with a laugh, holding the flowers in her hands.

"Then who knows."

Nagasaki Motoyo lightly touched her chin with her index finger, then tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, staring at Bai Qiu, and spoke with a hint of inexplicable emotion:

"After all, Bai Qiujun seems to have quite a few female friends."

Bai Qiu was taken aback and didn't know how to respond.

"Let's eat. Su Shi's Chinese food is so delicious, it would be a shame if it got cold."

Nagasaki Motoyo nodded, not intending to continue the topic.

Anyway, once you become mine, I'll definitely teach you a lesson.

Bai Qiu then placed the flowers in the vase that Su Shi had prepared, intending to take them back with her when she returned.