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Chatting along the way, the Train Station unknowingly appeared before them.
"Today just flew by." Kitahara Makoto stopped, his tone a little regretful, "Usually, this path feels so long."
"Mhm, mhm."
Gotō Hitori nodded subconsciously.
(It's probably because Kitahara-kun is by my side, that's why the journey feels so short…)
After this thought popped into her mind, Gotō Hitori quickly lowered her small head, and her face, which had just cooled down, became hot again.
(Oh no, oh no, oh no!)
(I, who am merely a slipper, actually dare to have such thoughts. It's truly overestimating myself!)
(Only the abandoned cardboard box by the roadside is my ultimate destination…)
Kitahara Makoto suggested:
"There are still a few minutes until the Train arrives. Shall we go to the convenience store nearby and buy two small cakes?"
"I-I don't eat…"
Gotō Hitori instinctively shook her head.
"Hitori, you misunderstood, these cakes are for Hana-chan." Kitahara Makoto said softly, "When I left earlier, Hana-chan insisted on coming along, and I promised to buy her cakes, which is why she didn't follow."
"Ah…"
Gotō Hitori's small face was flushed, and her eyes involuntarily glanced at the nearby trash can.
(Too, too embarrassing!)
(I really want to hide in the trash can… but if my clothes get dirty, Mom will be angry, right?)
"Hitori can also buy a small cake." Kitahara Makoto continued, "Auntie must be very tired working overtime until now. If Hitori gives her a small cake as a gift, Auntie will surely be very happy."
Gotō Hitori looked up in surprise, her long eyelashes trembling slightly.
(I didn't even think of Mom, but Kitahara-kun actually considered preparing a gift for Mom… He's really thoughtful…)
"Let's go then."
Kitahara Makoto led Little Miss Anxiety into the convenience store next to the Train Station.
It was already very late, and the convenience store was deserted, with only a few customers.
Walking into the convenience store, Kitahara Makoto was picking out cakes when he suddenly felt Little Miss Anxiety frantically press against him.
"What's wrong?"
Kitahara Makoto looked over curiously.
"Th-there…" Gotō Hitori nervously hid behind Kitahara Makoto, her eyes timidly glancing into the distance, "A Hell Demon!"
"Hmm?"
Kitahara Makoto looked over in the direction she indicated, and saw a tall, bald middle-aged man with a scar on his face and a tattoo on his neck standing next to a shelf not far away. He looked like a dangerous person at first glance.
In Japan, generally only members of Kyokudo organizations get tattoos. Ordinary people are afraid when they encounter Kyokudo members, let alone Bocchi-chan, who is much more timid than ordinary people.
In Bocchi-chan's eyes, only home is a safe place. Once she leaves home, the entire world is full of terrifying presences. If the pedestrians on the road are like swaying zombies, then the Kyokudo Uncle in front of her is as terrifying as a Hell Demon.
Kitahara Makoto, however, didn't care. The other party did look fierce, but he was clearly just buying things. Even if he was a member of a Kyokudo organization, he wouldn't casually bully ordinary people.
However, Little Miss Anxiety was clearly very scared; seeing Kyokudo Uncle look over, she quickly shrank her neck and nervously tugged at Kitahara Makoto's sleeve:
"W-we need to run!"
Hey, running away is a bit too exaggerated!
Kitahara Makoto was about to complain when his heart suddenly stirred; he took the opportunity to hold Bocchi-chan's small hand and said nonchalantly:
"That's right, let's run."
"…"
Gotō Hitori's attention was clearly on Kyokudo Uncle, so she didn't notice Kitahara Makoto's small action for the time being.
It wasn't until Kyokudo Uncle was out of sight that Gotō Hitori finally realized something was off.
"So warm…"
Gotō Hitori looked down blankly and saw their hands clasped together; her small face instantly flushed red, and she nervously tried to pull her hand away.
"Don't move," Kitahara Makoto said with a serious expression, lowering his voice, "Kyokudo Uncle is coming over again."
Gotō Hitori looked over nervously and indeed saw Kyokudo Uncle appear in her line of sight, instantly turning into a small quail, no longer daring to move.
"Let's keep running."
Kitahara Makoto openly held Little Miss Anxiety's hand and continued to run.
A moment later.
As Kyokudo Uncle left with a bag of food, Kitahara Makoto finally stopped, released Bocchi-chan, and said with a straight face:
"It should be safe now."
"…"
Gotō Hitori lowered her small head, her face burning, and nervously hid her hands behind her back.
If she hadn't reacted at first, by later, she clearly knew what Kitahara Makoto was doing; he was clearly taking advantage of the situation to bully her…
Fortunately, Kitahara Makoto was thick-skinned enough; as long as he wasn't embarrassed by such things, others would be:
"Let's go, hurry up, we're going to buy a small cake."
"…"
After buying the small cake, the two walked out of the convenience store, and the sound of the train was already heard from a distance.
"Hitori-chan, go to the platform," Kitahara Makoto said softly, pointing to a cherry blossom tree not far away, "I'll stand behind the tree for a while and then secretly protect you all."
Gotō Hitori quietly breathed a sigh of relief and wanted to thank him, but unfortunately, she still couldn't speak normally; she could only bow and then run towards the platform with her head down.
A moment later.
The train arrived on time, and the few passengers who disembarked were almost all tired office workers.
Kitahara Makoto stood behind the tree, watching from a distance, and soon saw Little Miss Anxiety walk up to a pink-haired woman; the pink-haired woman was clearly a little surprised, and then a relieved and sweet smile appeared on her face.
"It seems Bocchi-chan's appearance is inherited from her mother…"
Kitahara Makoto sighed to himself.
It must be said that Gotō-san was quite gentle and kind, looking still charming; no wonder she could give birth to such a cute daughter.
The rest was simple; the mother and daughter went home first, and Kitahara Makoto secretly followed behind to protect them.
The journey was peaceful, Bocchi-chan and Gotō-san walked to their doorstep, and yesterday's windbreaker ghost did not appear.
Kitahara Makoto stood in the corner and sent a message to Little Miss Anxiety: "Hitori-chan, I'm going back."
Gotō Hitori: "Thank you, Kitahara-kun…"
Kitahara Makoto: "Is Auntie working overtime again tomorrow night?"
Gotō Hitori: "…"
Kitahara Makoto: "Then I'll see you again tomorrow night."
Gotō Hitori: "…"
No words were exchanged on the way back.
After returning home, Kitahara Makoto handed the promised small cake to the Beast Eared Girl and then continued to read and study.
Before he knew it, it was 10:30 PM, and Kitahara Makoto turned off the lights and went to bed on time.
After an unknown amount of sleep, Kitahara Makoto suddenly opened his eyes.
"Very good, someone dreamed of me again… but who could it be?"
Kitahara Makoto decisively transformed into a succubus and entered the Dream World following the mysterious sensation.
Soon, the reassuring sensation of solid ground came from beneath his feet.
Kitahara Makoto opened his eyes and curiously looked around, finding himself standing in an empty amusement park.
"It's an amusement park…"
Kitahara Makoto instantly understood; the owner of this dream was clearly Tsundere Young Miss.
"To dream of me again, Soyo-san, you're in trouble…"
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