This weekend, when Tiantongjue returned home, he found that there was a new member at home — a three-month-old Maine kitten.

Tiantongjue walked into the living room and saw the kitten running around on the sofa energetically.

The kitten probably sensed that there was a stranger, so it turned its head and looked over. Its golden eyes were watery.

The man and the cat looked at each other for a moment, then the kitten jumped off the sofa lightly and ran to Tiantongjue's feet, meowing and rubbing against his legs.

Tiantongjue smiled, bent down to pick up the kitten, and ruffled its originally soft and neat fur.

The kitten turned over in his hands, revealing its soft white belly, obviously asking for a pet.

The kitten's ears, eyes, and back were all black, but its belly and limbs were pure white, and its black tail was mixed with a white stripe. It was really cute and handsome.

"Did my sister buy this?" Tiantongjue asked Tian Tong Xing as he stroked the kitten.

Tian Tong Xing shook her head, "No, this is a birthday present from Zhaoyan."

Tiantongjue suddenly realized that his sister's birthday was next week.

"What's this little guy's name?"

"How about Cat King?"

Tiantongjue: "_ | |" What a simple and crude name.

"Are you going to bring Cat King to school?" Tiantongjue asked, "Did Ikuta agree?"

Shiratorozawa students were allowed to raise cats and dogs during the semester, but they had to take care of their pets and negotiate with their roommates. They couldn't affect their roommates' lives.

That was why Tiantongjue asked this question.

Tian Tong Xing nodded, "Yes, Ikuta also agreed."

Tian Tong Xing took the groaning Cat King from Tiantongjue's hands and gently smoothed its fur. Her expression was very gentle, "By the way, Zhaoyan also has one. It's her twin brother, but its tail is all black."

Tiantongjue's reaction was to take out his phone and snap a photo. He then said jealously, "Hmph!

Even my sister wasn't so gentle when she looked at me! "

The girl in the photo was wearing simple home clothes. She was looking down at the furry cat in her arms. Her neck was bent at a gentle angle. Although it was only her side profile, one could still see the gentleness and smile on her face.

Tian Tong Xing was expressionless most of the time. It was rare for her to be so gentle and smiling.

Tian Tong Xing glanced at her angry brother and changed the topic, "I put Zhaoyan's gift in your room."

Tiantongjue's eyes lit up, but he quickly thought of another question, "Oh, oh, oh, I almost forgot. What does my sister want this year?"

Tian Tong Xing thought for a few seconds, "How about Ah Jue buy a cat scratching board?"

Although the Cat King came with a cat bed, cat litter, cat food bowl, and some cat toys, Tian Tong Xing felt that a cat scratching board was probably not enough.

Tiantongjue: "..." Hmph!

He decided that he couldn't be the only one who was jealous, so he sent the photo to Wakari Ushima via email.

Wakari Ushima's focus was a little different, "Who sent the cat?"

Tiantongjue: Eh, eh, eh, why do I feel a murderous aura?!

Maybe I'm thinking too much, thinking too much _ (: з 」 ∠) _

Tiantongjue replied calmly, "It's Shōnen Sauce, your sister's little brother ~"

Wakari Ushima: "Okay."

Tiantongjue immediately felt refreshed. He walked briskly upstairs to his room to see his birthday present.

During dinner, Tiantongjue asked Tian Tong Xing, "Sister, you must have seen the sports news, right?!

Starting from the next year, not only did the Spring High School change its name, but it was also brought forward to January! "

Tiantongjue wasn't in a hurry to eat. He rested his chin on his hands on the dining table and continued, "It's said that the Spring High School was brought forward to January because the third grade has to prepare for the exam in March and can't participate in the Spring High School."

Tian Tong Xing nodded, "I know." As she spoke, she added some tender fish belly meat for Tiantongjue.

"Thank you, sister."

Tiantongjue smiled. His eyelids drooped, and his expression seemed casual and even a bit sarcastic, "They say this is the last chance for the third grade, but it's just another amusement park for the victors."

Tian Tong Xing: "Ah Jue, don't look at the problem from such an extreme perspective."

Cat King meowed, reminding its owner to add more food to it.

Tiantongjue took the initiative to give the Cat King a second helping of food that he had prepared beforehand, then said, "How am I extreme? Only the victors can enter the country."

"Sometimes, the fairer the competition, the crueler it is, right?" Tiantongjue gave Tian Tong Xing a heartless smile.

"So?"

Tiantongjue sat back in his seat, picked up his chopsticks, and said, "So we have to eat seriously. Eat."

Tian Tong Xing: "..." Tsk, changing the subject again.

After the meal, Tiantongjue took the initiative to wash the dishes, while Tian Tong Xing stood on the other side, cutting fruit and preparing a fruit plate.

Tiantongjue said as he washed the dishes, "Shōnen Sauce gave me a pair of volleyball shoes that have been selling like hotcakes recently, so I don't have to buy new ones!"

"Okay, remember to thank Zhaoyan."

"I already sent her an email to thank her!" Tiantongjue said, "I'm very polite!"

Tian Tong Xing said "okay" and began to peel an apple.

Tiantongjue wiped the bowls and chopsticks with a clean cotton cloth and put them away. Seeing that the fruit plate had been cut, he helped carry the fruit plate to the table.

The two siblings ate the fruit plate while secretly observing the Cat King, who was still engrossed in eating cat food. They were very relaxed and comfortable.

The two siblings' birthdays happened to be on Friday.

On Thursday night, Tian Tong's father and Tian Tong's mother had already returned home and were ready to celebrate the two siblings' birthdays.

Rin Ikuda also gave Tian Tong Xing a birthday present on Friday, a set of oil painting cleaning utensils, and took the opportunity to settle the matter of Tian Tong Xing treating her to lunch on Monday.

"What does Ikuta like to eat?" Tian Tong Xing asked.

Rin Ikuda: "As long as it's soft, I like it."

Tian Tong Xing: "You're so young, but your teeth are already bad, Ikuta?"

Rin Ikuda: "I went for a dental checkup last week, and the doctor said that my teeth are very healthy."

Tian Tong Xing: "Really?

That's really great. "

Rin Ikuda: "…" Can't your tone be a little different when you say 'that's really great'?!

Forget it, she was already used to it.

On Friday night, Tiantongjue gave Tian Tong Xing a birthday present as soon as he got home.

It was a pink and cute cat scratching board.

Tian Tong Xing: "Thank you, Ah Jue." But the color was too girly.

(: з 」 ∠) _

Tiantongjue made a "V" sign with his hands.

Tiantongjue also received the kneepads knitted by Tian Tong Xing shortly after.

The kneepads were dark gray with fine stitches, and they were embroidered with delicate and complicated patterns. Tiantongjue's name was also embroidered on the back.

The material felt like cotton, but it was very soft. After putting it on, it actually felt a little cool instead of hot.

The most important thing was that wearing this pair of kneepads didn't feel any hindrance at all.

"Thank you, sister!

You're so awesome! "Tiantongjue's eyes were sparkling.

Tian Tong Xing's cat eyes curved slightly. "As long as you like it."

Tiantongjue asked in a gossipy whisper, "Did sister knit for Wakari Kun?"

Because of the mention of Wakari Ushima, Tiantongjue said casually, "Wakari Kun gave me a roll of bandages today. Seimian and the others also invited me to eat. It turns out that the cafeteria still has some good food."

Tian Tong Xing: "… It's pretty good." Suddenly mentioning Wakari Ushima made Tian Tong Xing feel a little down.

Wakari Ushima hadn't contacted her all day.

Tian Tong Xing pursed her lips.

Tiantongjue blinked and instinctively slipped into the living room to play with the kitten.

Tian Tong Xing was about to go to the kitchen to help Tian Tong's mother when she received an email from Wakari Ushima.

Tian Tong Xing didn't notice that her expression had softened, but Tiantongjue noticed and couldn't help but click his tongue.

Sister must have received an email from Wakari Kun. Hmph.

"Dad, Mom, I'm going out." Tian Tong Xing shouted towards the living room as she put on her shoes at the entrance.

Tian Tong's father, who was playing with the kitten, was puzzled. "Xiao Jue just came back. Xiao Xing, why are you going out now?"

Tiantongjue was reaching out to poke the kitten's soft belly. When he heard his father's words, he squinted his eyes and revealed an ambiguous smile.

It was indeed an email from Wakari Kun.

Tian Tong Xing replied, "A friend just came over. I'll be back soon."

Tian Tong's mother poked her head out of the kitchen. "Dinner is almost ready. Don't stay out too long.

Be careful on the road. "

"Okay." Tian Tong Xing responded and left the house.

Tian Tong's father glanced at his son. "Xiao Jue, do you know something?"

Tiantongjue spread his hands innocently. "I don't know anything."

Tian Tong's father snorted. Seeing Tiantongjue sneakily reaching out to poke the kitten's soft belly again, he directly slapped Tiantongjue's hand.

Tiantongjue: "… Ouch, ouch, ouch!"

Tian Tong's father smiled innocently.

Tian Tong Xing walked out of the house and found a low-key black car parked not far away.

Tian Tong Xing frowned slightly, then turned and walked to the nearby park.

Wakari Ushima was waiting for Tian Tong in the park near Tian Tong's house.

He was sitting on a bench in the small park.

The bench was surrounded by tall trees.

It was almost the end of May. The trees were already lush and covered the bench in the shade.

It was almost seven o 'clock. The night was low, and a few stars twinkled in the night sky.

The street lights hidden in the trees illuminated the area around the bench. It was both open and hidden.

Wakari Ushima was carrying his school bag diagonally. He was still wearing the school uniform of Shiratorozawa Academy. Whether it was a neatly buttoned gray-blue short-sleeved shirt, a dark purple tie, or a white suit jacket with dark purple cuffs and dark purple trousers, everything was clean and tidy without a single wrinkle. Wakari Ushima's shoulders were broad and his legs were long, and he looked very handsome.

Half of Wakari Ushima's face was hidden in the darkness. His dark brown eyes were shockingly bright.

Tian Tong Xing stopped in her tracks. She unconsciously reached out and began to play with the ends of her single braid hanging in front of her.

Wakari Ushima looked up at Xiang Tien Tong. With Tian Tong Xing's night vision, she could easily see the faint smile on Wakari Ushima's face.

He didn't smile often. He looked like a dignified and calm person, but when he smiled, it was childish and mischievous.

Tian Tong Xing's heart skipped a beat. She keenly sensed that something was different.

"Wakari, sorry to keep you waiting."

"Ah Hing," Wakari Ushima stood up and said in a gentle tone, "Happy birthday."

"Thank you." Tian Tong Xing played with the ends of her hair. She hesitated for a moment before asking, "Why are you only here now?"

Tian Tong Xing suddenly realized what she had just said. She wanted to turn around and run.

Why was she talking nonsense at this time?

She clearly wanted to ask, "Why are you here now?"

Tian Tong Xing still wanted to explain, but Wakari Ushima had already answered her question, "I just figured out something, so I'm late. Sorry."

Just as Tian Tongxing was about to speak, the phone in his jeans pocket rang with a "meow".

Tian Tong Xing looked at Wakari Ushima apologetically. She took out her phone and saw that it was a message from Tiantongjue. He said that dinner was ready and asked when his sister would be back.

[It might be a while. You eat with mom and dad first.]

Tian Tong Xing replied briefly to Tiantongjue. She put her phone back in her pants pocket. Just as she was about to look up and say something, Wakari Ushima suddenly grabbed her waist, lifted her up, and carried her to the bench.

Tian Tong Xing's eyes were unprecedentedly round. "Wakari???!!!"

Tian Tong Xing's feet suddenly left the ground. She subconsciously put her hands on Wakari Ushima's shoulders and grabbed his suit jacket.

Although it was separated by clothes, she could still feel the strong and powerful muscles under her palms. They seemed to contain endless strength.

Tian Tong Xing's fingers couldn't help but curl.

The two were so close that they could almost hear each other's breathing and heartbeat.

They were clearly at the same height, but probably because they were both in the dark, Tian Tong Xing clearly felt a huge sense of oppression from Wakari Ushima that she had never felt before.

Tian Tong Xing's fingers curled up again. She lowered her eyes slightly to avoid Wakari Ushima's gaze.

Wakari Ushima was still holding Tian Tong Xing's waist. His eyes were bright, and his tone didn't seem to be any different from usual. "Ah Hing, are you nervous?"

After Wakari Ushima spoke, Tian Tong Xing calmed down and dared to look at Wakari Ushima. "I can't keep my feet on the ground. It's normal to be nervous."

She gently squeezed Wakari Ushima's shoulders. Her tone was much softer than usual. "Wakari, let me down."

Tian Tong Xing was only wearing a thin T-shirt with three-quarter sleeves. Wakari Ushima's hands were holding her waist. She could feel the heat of Wakari Ushima's palms through the clothes, which made Tian Tong Xing a little uncomfortable.

"I have something to say to Ah Hing." Wakari Ushima didn't move. "I don't want Ah Hing's neck to hurt tomorrow."

Tian Tong Xing: "…" Wakari Kun, you've learned bad things. You're actually beating around the bush to say that I'm short!

"Can't we sit down and talk?" Tian Tong Xing was a little helpless.

"If we sit down and talk, I'm afraid Ah Hing will run away." Wakari Ushima looked serious.

Tian Tong Xing narrowed her eyes and pinched Wakari Ushima's shoulders hard.

Wakari Ushima laughed softly. That low laughter made Tian Tong Xing's hands and ears tingle.

Wakari Ushima returned to his usual serious expression. "I always thought that even if I don't say it, Ah Hing can understand my feelings and thoughts. But recently, I don't think so."

"There are some things that if I don't say, Ah Hing will probably never understand."

Tian Tong Xing unconsciously grabbed Wakari Ushima's suit jacket. She was inexplicably nervous.

Wakari Ushima had always been a very honest person. He often pointed out the reality directly.

Because of this, it was easy for people to think that he was too arrogant or too cold.

Although Wakari Ushima's appearance and temperament were not many people who dared to talk to Wakari Ushima.

Of course, Wakari Ushima didn't care much about other people's opinions of him, and he wouldn't casually reveal his inner thoughts to others.

Tian Tong Xing's intuition told her that if Wakari Ushima finished the rest of his words, some things would probably be different.

Her fingers that were grabbing Wakari Ushima's suit jacket trembled slightly.

"Ah Hing, do you want to hear it from me?" Wakari Ushima gave the decision to Tian Tong Xing.

Tian Tong Xing looked down at Wakari Ushima's hands that were tightly holding her waist. She felt that if she said "no", her waist might be lost.

But he wanted to know what he was thinking. He really wanted to know. Tian Tong Xing obeyed his heart and said, "Okay."

"Then I'll tell Ah Hing everything."

"I like you." Wakari Ushima's voice clearly entered Tian Tong Xing's ears. "I like you," he repeated.

"I thought that being friends with Ah Hing was enough, but I don't know when it started, but I found that the idea of just being friends is really ridiculous."

"I want to have a more intimate relationship with Ah Hing. I want to hold hands, hug, kiss …"

Tian Tong Xing quickly reached out to cover Wakari Ushima's mouth. Her tone was no longer as calm as before. Instead, there was a hint of embarrassment and anger. "Please skip the second half of this idea!"

Tian Tong Xing felt the warmth and dryness of his thin lips from her palm. Thinking of what Wakari Ushima had just said, Tian Tong Xing felt that her ears and cheeks were burning. It was as if her whole body was about to burn up.

How could the person in front of her say such things so directly without any burden?!

But the person opposite her didn't seem to be affected by her embarrassment. His hand holding her hand was still very steady. His dark brown eyes were getting brighter and brighter, and there was even a hint of a smile.

The two of them were in a stalemate for a few minutes before Tian Tong Xing put her hand on Wakari Ushima's shoulder again, indicating for Wakari Ushima to continue.

Wakari Ushima then continued, "Ah Hing, I'm no longer the child who couldn't do anything. I have the ability to take care of you and protect you."

"Although I'm still not sure what to do as a boyfriend, I'll try my best."

"So, please be with me."

Thump, thump, thump —

Thump, thump, thump —

Was this her own heartbeat, or was it Wakari's?

Why was it beating so fast?

Tian Tong Xing's thoughts were subtly diverted by the countless hidden joy and shyness that suddenly surged in her heart. She asked in a somewhat unpleasant tone, "It's so late, aren't you afraid that there won't be a streetcar if you don't go home, Wakari?"

Wakari Ushima: "…" He sighed a little helplessly. "It's okay, I'll take the family car."

Tian Tong Xing: "… Oh." This was the second time she had acted stupidly in front of Wakari today.

Tian Tong Xing bit her lower lip. She felt too ashamed to face anyone, so she could only silently bury her face in Wakari Ushima's neck.

Wakari Ushima wanted to laugh, but if he really did, Ah Hing would probably really explode.

Wakari Ushima reached out and pulled Tian Tong Xing into his arms.

This time, Tian Tong Xing really could hear the two of them's heartbeats. Both of them were equally intense and fast.

If their heartbeats were always so fast, would they get a heart attack … Wait, wait, wait, now wasn't the time to think about this!

Tian Tong Xing really wanted to kneel down in front of herself.

Could she ever get rid of her bad habit of letting her imagination run wild when she was nervous? QAQ

"Ah Hing?" Wakari Ushima reached out and touched the back of Tian Tong Xing's head. "What's your answer?"

Tian Tong Xing whispered after a long while, "Take me home first. There are going to be a lot of mosquitoes here."

So the two of them walked to Tian Tong's house in silence.

Like the buildings nearby, Tian Tong's house was a two-story Japanese-style building with a small courtyard.

At this time, the warm and bright lights of the stars came from these houses.

There were pedestrians passing by in twos and threes on the street. Occasionally, the laughter of the pedestrians could be heard in the night wind. In contrast, Tian Tong Xing and Wakari Ushima were even quieter.

In the past, when the two of them were together, it was also quiet like this. However, tonight's silence was different from the past. Tian Tong Xing thought that there seemed to be a bit of ambiguity, but it was more relaxed and … made her feel at ease.

In less than 15 minutes, Tian Tong Xing's mind flashed through countless thoughts, but in the end, these thoughts all converged into one idea.

Just now, when Wakari Ushima said, "Please be with me," she was really happy, and her heart really surged with unfamiliar shyness.

She didn't resist having a further relationship with him.

She liked him.

That was enough.

When they were still a short distance away from the door of the house, Tian Tong Xing stopped, looked up at Wakari Ushima, and waved to him to bend down.

The two of them happened to be standing in the shadow of the street lamp, but they could see each other's expressions and movements by the light of the street lamp.

Wakari Ushima bent down obediently, and his hands nervously clenched into fists by his side.

At this moment, Tian Tong Xing's dark cat eyes were bright and beautiful, with a slight gentle smile, and the corners of her mouth were slightly raised. She was gentle and gentle, which had never been shown in front of others.

Wakari Ushima's eyes lit up.

Tian Tong Xing reached out to smooth out the wrinkles on the shoulders of Wakari Ushima's suit jacket, and then calmly withdrew her hand.

Wakari Ushima straightened up, and looked down at Tian Tong Xing.

Tian Tong Xing folded her hands in front of her, and said in a low but clear voice, "In fact, I don't know what my girlfriend wants to do, so Wakari, don't worry."

"We have enough time to figure it out."

"Wakari Kun, please take care of me in the future." Tian Tong Xing bowed deeply to Wakari Ushima.

Wakari Ushima's expression seemed calm, but the smile in his eyes was almost overflowing.

He also bowed back. "Please take care of me."

When Wakari Ushima hugged her again, Tian Tong Xing secretly tiptoed a little, reached out and gently wrapped her arms around Wakari Ushima's waist, and buried her face in his arms.

Wakari Ushima: "Ah Hing, it's okay not to tiptoe."

Tian Tong Xing: "…"

Tiantongjue: "Pfft."

Because Tian Tong Xing had been out for a long time, Tiantongjue's intuition told him that he would be gossiping, so he volunteered to go find his sister. Sure enough, as soon as he went out, he saw Wakari Ushima reach out and hug Tian Tong Xing, which satisfied Tiantongjue's gossipy nature.

Today's intuition was 120 points!?

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They were hugging, so it seemed like they were going to be dating. But "it's okay not to tiptoe" or something like that …

Tiantongjue: "Hahahahaha."

Tian Tong Xing poked her head out of Wakari Ushima's arms. She didn't feel nervous about being caught by her brother at all. She just narrowed her eyes at Tiantongjue, who was covering his mouth and laughing.

Tian Tong Xing was really calm about being caught.

Although she didn't plan to tell her parents about it so soon, she definitely couldn't hide it from her brother.

So, if she was caught, then so be it.

But how dare he laugh so brazenly …

Tiantongjue's survival instincts forced him to suppress his laughter and he revealed a bitter expression. "Sister, can we go back now?

I'm starving to death. "

Wakari Ushima let go of Tian Tong Xing and turned to hold Tian Tong Xing's hand, but he said to Tiantongjue, "Tian Tong, you go home first. Just give me and Ah Hing five minutes."

Tiantongjue clicked his tongue. "I thought Wakari Kun wouldn't let Sister go home tonight."

Tian Tong Xing: "…" Don't say such things, stupid brother!

Wakari Ushima's expression didn't change. After Tiantongjue turned and walked away, he said to Tian Tong Xing, "I also brought you a birthday present."

Tian Tong Xing: "…" If Wakari Ushima hadn't reminded her, she would have forgotten about it. After all, there was a lot of information tonight …

She was pulled to the side of the black car. Only then did she realize that it was Wakari Ushima's family car.

Wakari Ushima opened the car door and took out a white gift bag from the back seat before closing the door.

Tian Tong Xing took the gift bag with both hands and opened it to find two boxes of oil paints. They were the brand she often used, but they weren't the usual 36 colors. Instead, they were the very rare 72 colors.

Tian Tong Xing couldn't help but smile. She looked up and was about to say something when the person in front of her suddenly magnified his face. Her chin was gently clasped, and then she felt a warm and dry touch on her lips.

Tian Tong Xing was so shocked that her lips parted slightly.

Wakari Ushima's tongue took the opportunity to enter her mouth. He swept a circle around her mouth unhurriedly and hooked her tongue with his for a while before he reluctantly withdrew.

This sudden kiss caused Tian Tong Xing to freeze.

When she came back to her senses, she was already sitting on the sofa in the living room. She was still hugging the birthday present that Wakari Ushima had given her. Tiantongjue was sitting next to her, poking her shoulder with his index finger.

"Sis, including the two minutes you were in a daze just now, it really was five minutes."

Tiantongjue revealed an ambiguous smile again. In a voice that only the siblings could hear, he said, "Looks like Wakari Kun already planned this."

Tian Tong Xing: "…" In the end, she couldn't hold it in anymore. She reached out to cover her face and collapsed on the sofa in despair.