chapter 350: The Big and The Small, Finally Meeting
Before midnight, the three returned to their respective rooms.
After showering, Eriri, wearing a bathrobe, sat on the bed and said with a smile, "Ah, I'm satisfied, satisfied. I don't want to go there for now. But Kaede-kun, once we're old enough to drink, let's go play at places like proper bars, okay? Without alcohol, it feels like something is missing."
"That'll be a few years from now, but I'm fine with it."
Scratching his dry hair, Kaede lay directly on the bed and mumbled, "Just promise me, Eriri, that you won't pull a stunt like that again. Even though I know you two planned it, don't test a man's self-control too much."
"Oh?"
Eriri smiled and lay down next to Kaede, looking at him as she said, "So Kaede-kun, you weren't telling the whole truth earlier, were you? You must have been a little tempted inside, right?"
Turning slightly, Kaede rested his chin on Eriri's head, inhaling the scent of her shampoo, and said, "Since Senpai was there earlier, of course, I couldn't say everything. I'm just a normal guy; it's impossible for me to be truly calm, like stagnant water."
"Hmm~~~ I see."
Eriri thought about it, and it seemed true. After all, there was a saying that a boy's preferences never change: they always like young, beautiful girls.
She was beautiful, so Kaede-kun naturally liked her, but it was impossible to say he didn't like looking at other beautiful girls. At most, he just knew inwardly what he should and shouldn't do.
Eriri herself never expected Kaede to act like a saint. The way he was now was fine; he would be honest with her.
Rubbing against Kaede's chest, Eriri whispered, "Hehe, sorry, Kaede-kun, for teasing you so much with Utaha today."
"It's fine. I knew you might have worries like that. It's good that we can talk about it honestly."
Holding Eriri tightly, Kaede smiled and said, "We're going to be together for many more years, and it's definitely impossible that we won't run into arguments or things like that. But there's one thing I always believe: I will always love Eriri."
"Ugh... that's a little embarrassing, but also a little heartwarming."
Blushing, Eriri bit her lip and whispered, "Um, Kaede-kun."
"Hmm? What is it?"
Holding the soft Eriri, Kaede was starting to feel sleepy.
"Well, actually, I brought some clothes with me."
"Hmm... Huh?"
Hearing that, Kaede was no longer sleepy. His eyes instantly flew open, and he stared intently at Eriri: "What is it? Let me see?"
... Fast forward to the next morning.
After getting up, washing, and putting on light makeup, Eriri looked at Kaede, who was emerging from the bathroom, and said, "Kaede-kun! It's finished!"
"Ah, I know. Let's find time to buy some today."
As for what was finished, those who know, know.
Kaede recalled the night and couldn't help but rub his lower back.
His back was a little sore, and they really hadn't brought enough supplies. They were unprepared.
Checking her phone, Eriri quickly packed up her makeup tools and said, "Alright, Utaha sent a message. I'm going next door now. Kaede-kun, hurry up and change your clothes. After breakfast, we need to meet up with Yui Yuigahama and the others."
"Mhm, don't worry, I'll be quick."
Boys are naturally fast when it comes to getting ready. After changing his clothes, Kaede went to Utaha's room next door.
The door wasn't closed. Kaede knocked and then pushed the door open to enter.
Inside the living area, Eriri and Utaha were chatting on the sofa, and Eriri's cheeks were slightly red. Seeing Kaede enter, Utaha immediately gave him a playful smile.
"Emmm... What are you two talking about?"
Utaha chuckled as she stood up and said, "It's nothing, just normal girl talk. Eriri looks really good this morning; I, a single dog, can't compare."
"..."
Kaede indicated that he didn't really want to talk to the female driver, "Let's go, time for breakfast."
After breakfast, Utaha finally stopped teasing them. The three left the hotel and took a car to Disneyland, located in Maihama, Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture. Calling it Tokyo Disneyland wasn't really a problem, as Chiba is part of the Greater Tokyo Area.
Upon arriving at Disneyland, Yui Yuigahama and the others also arrived. Hachiman Hikigaya, besides coming himself, also had a girl who looked like a middle schooler with him, who must be his younger sister.
When he was invited earlier, he actually asked if he could bring his sister, which Eriri immediately judged as a siscon.
Yui Yuigahama and the others also knew that besides the two of them, another person was coming from Eriri's side: a friend of theirs, a fellow author from the same Bunko as Kaede, Utako Kasumi.
After exchanging greetings, Komachi Hikigaya went directly to Utaha, pulled out the latest volume of love metronome from her bag, and with shining eyes, said, "Teacher Utako Kasumi, I'm your loyal fan! Could you please sign this for me?"
For this cute girl, Utaha happily took the light novel, signed her pen name, and even generously signed her real name. Then she patted her head and said, "Thank you! This is an extra rare signature; hardly anyone has gotten one."
"Wow! That's awesome! I'll be the first to buy the last volume when it's released! Brother really is useful sometimes; it's rare for him to bring me to Disneyland, and I even met my favorite light novel author!"
Kaede, meanwhile, came over to Hachiman Hikigaya and whispered, "So you agreed to come because your sister is Kasumigaoka-senpai's fan."
"That's right, otherwise, why do you think I'd come to Disneyland?"
Hachiman, with his dead fish eyes, said, "Disneyland, a place that's useless except for its fantastical colors, and a place that only knows how to make money off tourists. I really don't get the fun of it."
"Tsk tsk tsk, you really are a shut-in."
Kaede mercilessly evaluated him, then said, "But your luck isn't bad; you joined a decent club, though the club's name is a bit odd."
Hachiman Hikigaya nodded in complete agreement, not even minding Kaede's jab at him: "On that point, I completely agree."
And on Yukino's side, her once unique long black hair attribute felt a silent pressure after Utaha appeared.
In terms of appearance, the two could be said to be on par, but in terms of figure, even though Yukino always claimed not to care, upon truly seeing Utaha, she still felt an immense shock.
Is this really the figure someone only one year older than herself should have?