The rest of the time, Yui Yuigahama was chatting with Yukino Yukinoshita.
Mochizuki saw that there was nothing for him to do and felt awkward listening to the girls' conversation, so he decided to leave first.
"I'm leaving now, bye-bye."
Before Yukinoshita could respond, Yui Yuigahama waved goodbye enthusiastically.
"Bye-bye! Xiao Wang, see you next week."
Mochizuki also waved.
Actually, there was a reason why Mochizuki left early today.
Today was Shiina Mahiru's birthday, and he guessed that Mahiru might go out for dinner with friends.
In that case, he would have to figure out dinner himself tonight.
Walking home alone, he passed by the familiar park, the one where Mochizuki first met Shiina Mahiru.
Then he arrived at the familiar convenience store.
For Mochizuki to solve dinner himself, he could only rely on instant noodles.
Mochizuki thought about it; it had been quite a while since he had eaten instant noodles.
At school, he usually ate bread for lunch, and at home in the evening, Shiina Mahiru prepared a hearty dinner.
He bought a few boxes of instant noodles with different flavors, just in case.
To be honest, Mochizuki still missed the taste of instant noodles; after all, he was an instant noodle expert.
Mochizuki returned home and took out his phone; there were a few unread messages.
They were from Yamada Elf, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.
What surprised Mochizuki was that she wasn't asking him to play games but inviting him to hang out.
Yōsei-sama: Stupid Wangyue, what are your plans for the holiday?
Yōsei-sama: If you have nowhere to stay, this young lady can consider taking you in.
Then she sent a high-definition video of several hundred megabytes.
Mochizuki clicked and watched the video; it was an uninhabited island!
There was a luxuriously decorated large villa on the island, a beach glistening in the sun, a vast and blue sea, seagulls perching and hunting in the shallows, and a yacht docked nearby...
Mochizuki was shocked, those damn rich people, because he saw the next message.
Yōsei-sama: Hmph, look at the video, this small island was bought by this young lady with a huge sum of money.
That's right, this young lady is the island owner.
I named it the Kingdom of the Elf - Elf Island.
Yōsei-sama: I plan to go there for a holiday on May Day, do you want to come with me?
The messages ended there.
Mochizuki thought, what a chuunibyou name.
But he had to admit, for a moment, he was tempted.
He even thought about abandoning his plan to rest at home for five days and go out to broaden his horizons.
Light Novelist Wang Yue: Where is it?
Yōsei-sama: Too slow, it took you so long to reply.
Yōsei-sama: Somewhere in the Pacific Ocean, it's only a few hours by plane.
Light Novelist Wang Yue: By plane, that's too much trouble, maybe I'll pass.
Mochizuki felt that having to take a plane was too much trouble.
More importantly, he was afraid it wouldn't be safe; what if there was a typhoon on the island, it's better to stay home.
Yōsei-sama: Huh? You actually refused me?
This young lady personally invited...
Before she could finish typing, Yamada Elf called directly; Yamada Elf wanted someone to go with her so she wouldn't be too bored alone, and with limited friends, she could only ask Mochizuki, thinking that asking Mochizuki would be easy, but she didn't expect to be refused.
However, Mochizuki hung up the phone because his doorbell rang.
Yamada Elf was even more angry when she saw that Mochizuki actually hung up on her.
So she had to retype what she wanted to say!
Yōsei-sama: I have a private jet!
Bastard, this young lady personally invited you, and you dare to refuse me, you will definitely regret it.
But Mochizuki wouldn't see these for a while.
Mochizuki opened the door, and it was Shiina Mahiru, who had returned with freshly bought vegetables.
"You're back so early today!"
Shiina Mahiru said with a smile.
"Yeah, I am, nothing much today."
Seeing Shiina Mahiru return at her usual time, Mochizuki was slightly surprised but remained calm.
It seemed she didn't have plans to go out for dinner with friends, but going out for dinner was just Mochizuki's guess.
Could it be that Shiina Mahiru turned down her friends for Mochizuki?
After all, Angel is so kind.
Shiina Mahiru entered the house, put the fresh vegetables on the table, and saw the many instant noodles Mochizuki had bought.
"Why did you buy instant noodles again?"
"Ahaha, I haven't eaten them yet."
"I'll prepare food properly during the holiday too, no instant noodles, confiscated!"
Shiina Mahiru said unequivocally, then collected the instant noodles.
"Huh, no way!"
"Hmph, I'll go cook first, no eating instant noodles!"
"Okay."
.....
Mochizuki felt a little strange; although Shiina Mahiru's face was beaming with smiles, she seemed happy about the holiday.
However, Mochizuki couldn't feel the atmosphere of her birthday from Shiina Mahiru; everything was the same as usual.
Could it be that she herself had forgotten?
After thinking about it, Mochizuki decided to wait until dinner time to find an opportunity to give her the gift.
Soon, Shiina Mahiru prepared the usual rich and delicious meal.
"Dinner is ready, Mochizuki-kun."
"Hai, I'm coming."
At the dining table, Mochizuki decided to get straight to the point.
Mochizuki took out the gift he had prepared in advance, which was already wrapped in a beautiful gift box.
Shiina looked at him with some curiosity.
"A gift for you."
Mochizuki was a little embarrassed, his voice trembling slightly as he spoke, feeling that he might have been too sudden.
"A gift?"
Shiina Mahiru repeated, her expression a little confused.
Looking at the confused Shiina Mahiru, Mochizuki was puzzled; could it be that he had the date wrong, no way!
"Isn't today your birthday?"
Hearing that it was a birthday gift, Shiina Mahiru finally realized.
Today was indeed her birthday.
Then, Shiina Mahiru showed a look of confusion.
Her voice also became somewhat guarded and cold, just like when they first met on a rainy day.
Mochizuki naturally noticed it and quickly explained.
"I accidentally saw it on your student ID last time.
Sorry."
Hearing Mochizuki's explanation, Shiina Mahiru understood.
She was no longer so guarded, but her voice was still relatively cold as she said.
"You don't need to care about birthdays; I don't celebrate them anyway."
It seemed that Shiina Mahiru was quite resistant to the idea of birthdays.
But, even people who don't celebrate their birthdays would look forward to receiving gifts, right?
So, Mochizuki changed his approach.
"Then can it be a thank-you gift?"
"You see, I've been receiving your care during this time, you've helped me prepare dinner and clean up together.
I haven't found a chance to thank you."
"Well, you don't have to, it's just some small things."
Mochizuki also felt Shiina Mahiru's hesitation and continued to add: "They may be small things to Shiina, but they've helped me a lot!
Otherwise, I might still be eating instant noodles now; if you don't accept it, I'll feel very guilty."
Shiina Mahiru hesitated for a moment, looking at Mochizuki's sincere eyes: "Is it okay?"
"Mm-hmm.
Please do accept it."
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