The morning hours passed quickly.
When lunchtime arrived, Ye Ran, carrying a full backpack of lunch boxes, went to the rooftop.
ε=(′ο｀*)))唉,霞之丘 Shiyu wasn't there.
The joy they once shared on the rooftop was temporarily out of reach.
Opening the door, in this place where Cheng once fought...
As expected, Yukinoshita Yukino's beautiful figure was already there.
"Good afternoon."
"......."
Yukinoshita Yukino put down her chopsticks, her small cherry-like mouth bulging with a rice ball, as she glanced at the boy.
It seemed the Second Miss Yukino wasn't hungry today, unlike last time.
Although she wasn't particularly eager to greet this rising young man, she still adhered to the manners instilled in her since childhood.
The girl with long black hair nodded slightly in response.
Today at lunchtime, the lively Kido Kawai Himu didn't come over.
As a fashion model, she had been extremely busy recently.
Even her lunch break was taken up by her manager for work.
"Pata, pata......."
Light footsteps came from the entrance.
They both looked up, and it was Kato Megumi who arrived.
"Good afternoon, both of you."
The short-haired girl with a bob had fair skin, delicate and gentle features, and a pure JK uniform that accentuated her slender but curvy figure.
Especially those round, snow-white legs, wrapped in black knee-high socks, were long and slender, with a flawless, well-proportioned shape. Paired with brown leather loafers, they exuded youthful vitality.
"Good afternoon, Megumi."
Ye Ran moved aside, making room for Kato Megumi to sit down.
He still liked this gentle and kind girl who always listened attentively to his conversations.
"Ye-kun, I made my own lunch. Would you like to eat together?"
"Sure, I brought my own lunch too. Let's eat together."
"Every time I see this guy, there are always beautiful girls around him... Showing off?"
Yukinoshita Yukino was used to being alone.
Seeing the two of them sitting together, she had no intention of joining in the fun.
She continued to sit at a nearby abandoned desk, eating her rice balls in small bites.
She was late again today.
Although she didn't get the pork cutlet rice bowl she wanted, the cafeteria lady had specially saved a few plum rice balls for her, so she wouldn't have to go hungry.
Plum rice balls, a common rice ball in the Land of the Rising Sun, have nothing but a pickled plum in the middle.
However, Yukino wasn't a picky eater. She simply pursed her lips and continued eating.
But as she ate......
The faint scent wafting from across the table pulled her gaze involuntarily.
What was that smell?
Why did it smell so good......
The rich aroma of food filled the rooftop, carried by the midday breeze, constantly stimulating people's taste buds and making their mouths water.
Today, Ye Ran had cooked standard Chinese dishes.
Stir-fried pork with vegetables, persimmons stir-fried with eggs, eggplant with minced meat, braised pork, garlic-flavored vermicelli...
A total of more than ten lunch boxes, all home-cooked dishes. He had prepared them the night before and warmed them up with "Magic Release," making them ready to eat.
"Oh, Ye Ran-kun, did you make all these dishes? Your cooking is amazing!"
Kato Megumi, who had the privilege of trying it, couldn't stop eating from the moment she picked up her chopsticks.
Her bright starry eyes were filled with surprise.
These authentic Chinese dishes were simply delicious.
She had never tasted such delicious food.
"Megumi, the eel rice you made is also delicious."
Ye Ran, eating the soft and spicy eel meat, was also amazed.
Kato Megumi's skills exceeded his expectations; they were truly remarkable.
"Damn it!! What are those two doing... Showing off?"
Holding her plum rice ball, Yukinoshita Yukino felt like she was eating a tasteless lump of wax. She instantly lost her appetite.
Yet, the two across from her sat intimately, eating delicious delicacies.
"Ye-kun, have some green tea."
Kato Megumi smiled softly.
She took out her handkerchief and wiped the corner of Ye Ran's mouth, then handed him a cup of green tea.
It was the exact flavor he loved.
He wondered when she had memorized it.
It had to be said, this kind and attentive care was truly enjoyable.
At least, Ye Ran didn't notice that he was being served with great care by Kato Megumi.
The girl's faint fragrance lingered around him with the breeze.
It was a scent similar to gardenia flowers.
Unconsciously, they had moved closer.
Kato Megumi's long, straight beautiful legs were pressed against his trousers, her delicate and smooth skin felt almost like it could burst with elasticity.
Even through the thin fabric of his trousers, he could feel the incredible softness.
With his height, all he had to do was look down slightly to easily see the girl's half-open collar.
The pale pink girl's bra, clinging to her jade-like skin, created a curvy silhouette that made one want to cast their gaze upon it.
"Ahem..."
Ye Ran's face turned red and he quickly moved his seat away.
Good grief, this was truly the Saint Megumi... Her subtle and effortless techniques were truly impressive.
"........"
Kato Megumi seemed to remain unfazed.
Her fair face didn't blush or show any sign of shyness.
She simply adjusted her position slightly and smiled without saying anything.
"Is this girl doing it on purpose, or is she just clumsy?"
Yukinoshita Yukino's suspicious gaze lingered on the short-haired girl's face.
But she stared for a long time, and the other girl remained composed, as if the scene they had just witnessed didn't exist.
The atmosphere fell silent.
Ye Ran continued to eat his food, feeling the Red Dragon's heart diligently digesting the nutrients and nourishing his body.
Suddenly, a soft meow came from ahead.
They all looked up and saw a pale yellow kitten, fearfully clinging to the edge of the rooftop.
Below it was a seven-story building.