Chapter 333: As Sweet as Lemon Syrup!
After downing a few cocktails, Ryohei was no longer content with just listening to Hatsune Miku sing from below the stage.
The slight buzz of alcohol teased his nerves; he wanted to go up and sing a song himself.
After all, he had the "Singer-Songwriter" trait. His singing skills were quite good, and he was proficient in all kinds of musical instruments.
However, Ryohei's reason was still intact. Someone had kindly invited him to watch the concert; how could he have the nerve to go up and crash the show?
And so, time passed, and it was ten o'clock.
"Thank you very much for today! Arigato!"
On stage, Hatsune Miku bowed, then waved the emerald green onion in her hand, bidding farewell to the audience: "May Lady Luck smile upon everyone! Bye-bye!"
"Bye-bye—!"
Below the stage, the fans responded in unison, their enthusiasm undiminished.
Ryohei took out a gift bag from his storage space and signaled to Yusa and Koji: "Come on, follow me to give a return gift."
"Eh?"
Yusa looked sideways in surprise, glanced at the gift bag, and a shy expression appeared on her face:
"Did Ryohei-kun prepare a return gift? I didn't prepare anything."
"It's okay."
Ryohei jokingly handed over an empty bowl: "You can make a shaved ice on the spot, lemon flavor."
"I'll treat you to the lemon flavor later!"
Yusa raised her hand and patted Ryohei reproachfully.
Fine by me! I don't mind—if you have the guts, just spray it directly into my mouth later!
Of course, Ryohei didn't say this out loud, as Koji was still watching from the side.
He took out his phone and sent a private message to Yusa.
Yusa looked down at it, the corners of her lips turning up slightly, and replied to Ryohei with a "Large Quantity, Full Satisfaction" sticker.
"..." Koji looked up, glancing left and right, a puzzled expression on her small face.
Why did they suddenly stop talking? And start playing with their phones?
"..."
It was a bit ambiguous!
Ryohei looked at the "Large Quantity, Full Satisfaction" sticker on the screen, put away his phone with a subtle mood.
Then—
He grabbed a random staff member and asked for the location of Hatsune Miku's dressing room, explaining that he and his friends were given tickets by Hatsune Miku and wanted to give a return gift.
The staff member was initially a bit wary and scrutinized Ryohei.
But after looking at his face, he was instantly surprised and asked tentatively, "Are you... the Culinary Sage?"
"Yes, it's me."
Ryohei nodded lightly.
The other party's attitude immediately became enthusiastic. He made a "please" gesture and actively led the way: "Please follow me..."
"Thanks."
Ryohei, having successfully used his face card, thanked him casually.
After that, he brought Yusa and Koji along, following the staff member to the door of a dressing room.
Knock, knock—!
He raised his hand and knocked gently on the door. Only after hearing a "Please come in" from inside did he push the door open and enter.
"Ah... it's you guys!"
Hatsune Miku, who was sitting on a chair drinking water and resting, immediately stood up upon seeing Ryohei and the others.
She took a second look at Yusa and Koji—since they had changed clothes, she almost didn't recognize them.
"The concert was wonderful."
Ryohei stepped forward with a smile and handed out the gift bag in his hand: "This is a return gift for the tickets."
"Arigato!"
Hatsune Miku took the gift bag with a face full of surprise. A bright smile bloomed on her face as she asked with anticipation, "Can I open it and see?"
"Of course."
Having received permission, the twin-tailed girl happily opened the gift bag to see four shining puddings lying neatly inside.
"It's pudding!"
Hatsune Miku exclaimed in surprise, seemingly liking it very much.
Her manager watched from the side, stunned for a moment.
Seeing her so happy, the smile on Ryohei's face deepened a few degrees. He then bid farewell at the appropriate time: "It's getting late, we won't disturb you any longer."
"Okay, take care on the way back!"
Hatsune Miku and her manager enthusiastically saw them to the door of the dressing room.
"..."
By this time, most of the guests in the venue had left. Ryohei led Yusa and Koji easily out of the "Starry Sky" live house.
Outside, the night breeze was slightly cool, gently blowing away the residual excitement from the concert. Ryohei took out his phone, called a ride-share car, and said to the sisters beside him:
"Let's take a taxi back."
After all, having drunk alcohol, do not drive.
"Okay."
Yusa held Koji's hand, her heart wavering a little.
Just go back like this?
Yurine isn't here tonight... it's a rare opportunity...
She hesitated, then got into the car.
Yusa and her sister sat in the back, while Ryohei sat in the front passenger seat.
Perhaps due to the alcohol going to her head, Yusa took out her phone and sent Ryohei a LINE message...
"..."
[Yusa]: "I had so much fun tonight! I'll give you a taste of something sweet later~."
Ryohei glanced at his phone and replied casually—
"How sweet?"
[Yusa]: "As sweet as lemon syrup~."
[Ryohei]: "Good, good, good, I'm touched to death!"
[Yusa]: "(￣y▽￣)~* covering mouth and snickering."
A few seconds later—
[Yusa]: "I'm serious."
[Yusa]: "Ryohei-kun, go book a room. Once Koji-kun is asleep, I'll come find you."
"..." Ryohei's heart skipped a beat. You serious?
He instinctively looked up, glancing at the rearview mirror to look at Yusa.
As if telepathic, Yusa looked into the rearview mirror at the same time. their gazes locked—she gave a slightly shy, yet expectant, charming smile.
"..." Ryohei unconsciously raised the corners of his mouth, replied to Yusa with an "OK" sticker, and then excitedly booked a room at a hotel near the apartment.
In the blink of an eye, it was past eleven, and the night was deep.
Knock, knock—!
A gentle knock broke the silence of the room.
Ryohei, who was sitting on the single sofa playing on his phone, turned to look at the door and asked, "Who is it?"
"Community warmth delivery."
A deliberately lowered voice came from outside the door.
If the voice didn't sound familiar, Ryohei would have thought the police were here for a vice raid.
"Copying me? I'll have to charge copyright fees for that."
The corners of his mouth turned up as he spoke, walking quickly to the door.
The lock turned with a click, and Ryohei opened the door—only to see Yusa standing prettily in front of him with her hands behind her back.
"I won't pay."
Yusa said with a smile.
"That's not up to you!"
Ryohei reached out and pulled her into the room, closing and locking the door behind him.
The movements were smooth and fluid, done in one breath!
Then,
He pressed her against the door panel.
In the quiet room, they could hear each other's breathing.
Ryohei gazed into Yusa's beautiful ice-blue eyes, leaned in slowly, closed his eyes, and kissed her, then said:
"Let me see your inner layer."
"What inner layer?"
"The clothes you're wearing underneath..."
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