“Sorry, Mami. My words before were wrong.” On their walk, Kazuya continued their silent conversation from the bar earlier.
They stopped, looking at each other under the streetlights. A serious atmosphere formed.
“First, I think our previous relationship was wrong, and ending it can’t be called wrong either.” Kazuya began his explanation (or rather, his excuse).
“No matter what, we’ve already broken up. Let’s just separate completely.”
“I didn’t know what was hidden behind Mami’s smile back then. I’ve changed since we were dating.”
“We’re like strangers who are familiar with each other now. Getting back together, even as a joke, don’t say it anymore.”
“But this isn’t the end. It’s a new beginning for us.”
“I want to get to know Nanami Mami again, including the Mami behind the smile. I think Mami might not be a good girl, but she’s definitely not a bad woman.”
“Also, if Mami is interested in the current me later, if we feel like it’s a good fit then, we can forget about the past and start over, for the first time, dating.”
Although his words were improvised and a bit messy, he finally started telling Nanami Mami his thoughts. The current Kinoshita Kazuya had nothing else to say.
“Kazuya-kun.” Nanami Mami looked at Kazuya with the eyes she used when she first met him. “Mm, I understand. Let’s keep walking.”
Nanami Mami seemed to have let out a sigh of relief. The two continued walking, symbolizing the advancement of their future.
“Kazuya, I’m tired.” Nanami Mami suddenly used the voice of a girlfriend, acting cute towards Kazuya. “I want to be carried by Kazuya.”
“Ugh, you’re really something.” Kinoshita Kazuya also felt relieved that Nanami Mami had returned to her usual demeanor. “Get on.”
Kazuya bent down, and Nanami Mami took the opportunity to wrap her arms around his neck.
Feeling the girl’s fair legs and full breasts, Kinoshita Kazuya blushed for the first time because he was being flirted with by Nanami Mami.
“Kazuya, I’m so happy now.” Nanami Mami leaned over and pressed her lips against Kinoshita Kazuya’s cheek. “啾~ Don’t think too much about it. It’s a service fee, a service fee… This is just the payment for your service.”
Kazuya turned to look at Nanami Mami’s pink cherry lips…
But he discovered that Nanami Mami’s pretty face was even more vibrant than the sunset in the sky.
Nanami Mami’s smile was alluring and mischievous under the streetlight, swaying in Kazuya’s heart along with the evening breeze.
Kinoshita Kazuya couldn’t help but wonder what his future girlfriend would be like? Maybe she wouldn’t be as cute as Nanami Mami, but she’d be just as beautiful. As for other things…
Indeed, although he didn’t know why the original Kinoshita Kazuya had such a beautiful girlfriend, the current Kinoshita Kazuya’s first requirement for his future girlfriend was beauty. After all, Nanami Mami had significantly raised Kinoshita Kazuya’s standards. No matter what, he wouldn’t be worse than the original, right?
After sending Mami to the train station and putting her down, Kazuya’s hand was numb. Once again, Kinoshita Kazuya realized the importance of exercise. Even carrying someone as light as Nanami Mami made him tired. What about other women?
“So, can I leave you here? Mami-chan.” Kinoshita Kazuya used a bland tone to hide his lack of physical strength.
“It’s fine.” Nanami Mami’s beautiful eyes involuntarily darted around.
“That, Kazuya, won’t you come to my place? I should be alone at home now.” Nanami Mami’s smile contained a hint of mischievousness.
“…No, thank you.” The original Kinoshita Kazuya had never invited her before, so why was Nanami Mami inviting the current Kinoshita Kazuya to her place after only the second meeting?
He didn’t know how much today’s conversation would change their relationship, but he decided to end the awkward relationship he had inherited from the original.
“Then goodbye, Kazuya.” Nanami Mami waved goodbye with a smile.
“Bye, Mami.” Looking at Nanami Mami, her familiar smile.
Kazuya thought to himself: ‘If she doesn’t want to smile, then she shouldn’t. Oh well, everyone has the freedom to live their own life. It’s none of the current “me”’s business.’
After Nanami Mami left, Kinoshita Kazuya also took the train back to his dormitory.
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The big bow beauty girl stayed at the park entrance after her workout: “Why didn’t he come today?”
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Alcohol, consumed in moderation, can improve sleep: Meaning he overslept.
Weekend, ten thirty in the morning, sunny weather, fresh air.
Today, taking a walk on the street is a beautiful thing.
Once a person relaxes, they will notice that even the ordinary streets they see daily have beautiful scenes.
Kinoshita Kazuya planned to visit his grandmother at the hospital. Although she was the original’s grandmother, the current Kazuya had inherited his body. He needed to continue maintaining the bond of family.
Kazuya put down his phone, ending his online search for the best fruits to bring for a hospital visit.
He decided to give up on the idea. After all, he didn’t know what his grandmother liked to eat, and he didn’t know what was suitable to bring for a hospital visit in Japan. It was better to buy a bouquet of flowers.
Kazuya purchased a bouquet of nameless yellow flowers that symbolized health like the sun at a flower shop called “Good Times.” He carried them and entered the hospital.
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“Hello, have you seen Kinoshita’s grandmother in room 503?” Kinoshita Kazuya didn’t see his grandmother in the ward. He went out to ask the nurse on duty.
“Kinoshita-san seems to be taking a walk in the courtyard.” The nurse on duty replied.
“Thank you.” Kazuya expressed his gratitude.
“You’re welcome.”
The breeze blew through the leaves, casting flickering shadows.
In the courtyard, a group of elderly women were taking shelter from the heat in a scenic pavilion built by the hospital.
“Grandma, good morning.” Kinoshita Kazuya smiled and greeted his grandmother, who looked the most energetic even among the group of elderly women.
“Oh, it’s Kazuya.” Kinoshita’s grandmother only acknowledged Kazuya’s presence and didn’t pay him any further attention. This shows how low the original’s status was in the family.
“Let me tell you, the current games are incredible. The hot spring vapor, the young innkeeper, and Ichinose-san’s granddaughter look exactly the same. So cute.” Grandma said while showing the game to the people around her.
“Let me take a look, Kinoshita-san.” An elderly woman sitting in a wheelchair politely requested.
“Ichinose-san, here, take a look.” Grandma handed her phone to the elegant-looking Ichinose grandmother. “If Ichinose-san’s granddaughter was my granddaughter, that would be great.”
She then looked at Kazuya and shook her head.
“But my Kazuya and Chizuru-chan are completely incompatible.” Grandma sighed as she spoke.