Ome Quartet of Snow Country

Chapter 14 Party
Naoko was carried in the back seat, Hikaru Takikawa deliberately controlled the speed of the motorcycle, and did not drive too fast.

"is that OK?"

His long hair fluttered in the wind, Shangzi held on to the rear armrest tightly, and supported the motorcycle helmet on his head with the other hand.

"Well, no problem."

After leaving school, Takikawa Hikari chose to go home by the nearest route because he didn't need to go to the school at the central station to pick up his sister.

The sun was warm, and the wind was blowing on her cheeks, making her feel refreshed. She restrained herself from increasing her speed a little.

"It's really comfortable - Chunhai actually wants to hold a party at home."

"It seems to be Auntie's decision."

The scenery on both sides kept going backwards, and Shangzi didn't notice the slight increase in speed.She grasped the armrest tightly, and at the same time held down the skirt fluttering in the wind.

"She's going back to Tokyo tomorrow."

"yes……"

Hikaru Takikawa felt a little emotional, let go of his hands, and the speed of the car slowed down again.

"Artists are really busy, especially those at the level of Mother Chunhai."

"Ah."

Regarding Song Qianqiu's busyness, Shangzi had a better understanding, but he didn't intend to say more.

"Ah, it's time to stop." Takikawa Hikaru reminded.

Shangzi grasped the handrail, the motorcycle gradually slowed down, and stopped at the intersection of red lights.

Staring at the traffic lights for a few seconds, Takikawa Hikaru suddenly asked, "Aside from us, did Haruhi invite anyone else?"

"He didn't say anything." Shangzi pursed his lower lip, "But there should be one leaf left."

She has been helping out at school for the past few days, so she only knows about Naruse's movements, the only thing she knows is that he seems to have a good conversation with Morimi Kazuyo.

"One leaf..."

Thinking of Morimi Kazuyo, Takikawa Hikaru naturally thought of another girl who lived opposite her bookstore.

"So, starfish should come too."

"will not."

Shangzi first gave the result of his intuitive guess, then shook his head, "No, I don't know either."

He hasn't mentioned the name these days.

There were only a few seconds left at the red light, Hikaru Takikawa glanced at her in the rearview mirror, smiled and said, "I'll know when I get back."

"Ah."

Leave the urban area along the shortcut, and the road after that is basically the same as the bus route.

There are very few cars on the road, and even fewer people can be seen for a kilometer.When riding to a section of field, Takikawa Hikaru suddenly laughed.

"Having said that, when I asked Haruhi what his impression of Tokyo was, he said, 'There are so many people'."

Against the sun, Shangzi also smiled.

The journey was fast and steady, and it didn't take long for the two of them to return to Qingliu.

When they reached the intersection where Naruse's house was located, both of them saw Naruse and Morimi standing by the side of the road.

"Hi, two. Pick us up?"

Hikaru Takikawa stopped at the intersection, took off his helmet, and shook his head left and right.

Naruse was a little surprised that Shangzi came back with her, "Shangzi..."

"It's been a few days since the summer vacation, Yue feels a little tired, resting at home today, I didn't go to school."

Hikaru Takikawa explained, and at the same time raised his arms, letting Naoko behind him help him get out of the car.

"Thank you."

Shangzi smiled at her, and then greeted Morimi who was standing aside.

"So, what are you two doing here?" Takikawa asked.

"Waiting for takeout."

Naruse was a little helpless, "The boy who delivered the food called and said he couldn't find the way. I'll wait for him here."

Morimi next to him pushed his glasses, "I'm here to help."

"I see."

Hikaru Takikawa twisted the accelerator and turned the car's head skillfully, "When does the party start?"

"Six o'clock." Naruse said after thinking about it.

"OK. Then I'll go back and park the car first, and come over with Yue later."

"Ah."

"That's right." Before leaving, she thought of another thing, "Will Starfish come over?"

Naruse shook his head.

"Is something wrong?"

"She said she didn't want to come."

Shangzi looked at him calmly.

"Ok."

Hikaru Takikawa felt a little regretful, but he didn't say much. He turned the accelerator and went back first.

"How long have you been waiting?" Shangzi asked.

"A few minutes."

Naruse took out his mobile phone and looked around, then looked around, "I just mentioned that I was nearby, but I couldn't find the exact intersection..."

As he spoke, his voice became lower and his gaze became straight.

Shangzi turned his head, and a slow-moving motorcycle was approaching, and the rider on it was also looking at them.

He stopped in front of the three, "Mr. Naruse?"

"it's me."

Both sides breathed a sigh of relief.

"I'm so sorry, I'm not familiar with this place..."

"fine."

For convenience, Naruse ordered a lot of things at this store, and Naoko and Morimi helped to get them all.

"What's there?" Shang Zi asked.

"This place is full of pizza, fried chicken, egg tarts and the like. I ordered some baked goods at another store, but they haven't been delivered yet."

She looked at him, and though she didn't say anything, Naruse could understand what she meant.

"I don't know what to order either."

Shangzi smiled, "I'll prepare some vegetable salad."

"Ah."

Carrying the food back to Naruse's house, the three of them tidied up for a while, then another call came in.

"The baked goods have arrived... and I can't find the intersection."

Naruse was helpless, but he had no choice but to pick it up one more time, and Shangzi went out with him.

After waiting at the intersection for a while, he found that she seemed to be worried.

"Any questions."

"No... I'm just wondering if we can also see the starfish that told Chunhai 'I don't want to come'."

Naruse was taken aback, then a little dumbfounded.

"I actually went to her house to ask, and she herself refused."

Afterwards, he briefly explained how he met Hai Xing for the first time today, and how he went to Shinaki's house with Morimi to invite her to the party.

"So that's how it is..."

Shangzi was thoughtful, then smiled again.

"I didn't doubt what Chun Hai meant."

"Who are you lying to?"

At around six o'clock in the evening, with the arrival of the Takikawa sisters, the small party at Naruse's house and Matsu Chiaki's farewell party finally officially started.

Apart from the two of them, the only participants were Naruse's mother and son, plus Naoko and Morimi.

"So--"

In the living room, Song Qianqiu looked at the children sitting on the left and right, raised his glass, "Cheers!"

"cheers--"

The high school students drink fruit juice, but Matsu Chiaki, who can drink alcohol, drinks drinks because he is going on a long journey tomorrow.

She looked at them, smiling at every look she caught. "I'm really glad you all came to the party. You're welcome, enjoy the rest of it."

"it is good--"

Naruse just raised the cup in his hand, and the one who responded most enthusiastically was Takikawa Hikaru who was sitting opposite him.

Putting down his cup, he looked at the food on the table, he was really hungry.

A table full of various foods and drinks, such as pizza, fried chicken, potato chips, and various skewers, and a large plate in the middle is a vegetable salad prepared by Shangzi.

He picked up a piece of pizza, and Morimi who was next to him chatted with Takikawa Tsuki, and the topic was the evening classes at Juku.

"...It's a bit late until ten o'clock in the evening, and it's not convenient to come back."

"I think so too, but until the last period before the entrance exam, I might try... Just say she will pick me up."

"In snowy weather, riding a motorcycle would be dangerous, right?"

Song Qianqiu was chatting with Takikawa Hikaru. She was a little interested in her motorcycle, but it was a pity that she didn't ride it at night.

"It's Honda's Super Cub with a displacement of 110. I'll go back and ride it now..."

"No no, don't bother."

Naruse listened absently, ate a piece of pizza, and picked up the glass, only to realize it was empty.

Just about to look for it, Shangzi shook the big bottle of juice in his hand to him.

"this?"

"Ah."

Eating, drinking and chatting, Song Qianqiu looked at the children in front of him with a smile, and regretted the absence of Haixing.

Suddenly a phone call came in.

She got up and left, and went to answer the phone, Naruse vaguely heard her say "tomorrow morning", and couldn't hear the rest clearly.

Are you leaving early tomorrow morning?

"——Chunhai."

He came back to his senses, Takigawa Hikaru held a glass to him, "Cheers."

"It's not drinking."

"bring it on."

Naruse shook his head, held up the juice and touched her.

"cheers."

(End of this chapter)