After getting his haircut, Mochizuki felt his head was much lighter. His long hair no longer occasionally touched his eyes, making him feel itchy. It was just that his head felt light now, which he wasn't quite used to. Also, the price was a bit expensive; the wash, cut, and blow-dry cost him 1000 yen. Could the boss have ripped him off? But thinking that it was a holiday, and the boss was working hard during the festive season, a higher price was reasonable. The boss also needed to make money. Shiina Mahiru was also very satisfied and surprised to see Mochizuki with his new haircut; the current Mochizuki was refreshing. She never expected Mochizuki to become so handsome after changing his hairstyle. Although Shiina had previously noticed that the face hidden by his hair should have a good foundation, seeing it clearly now was still surprising. His previous hair length was not what a normal male high school student should have. She even thought to herself if she should take Mochizuki to buy a new set of clothes so he would be even more attractively dressed. Shiina Mahiru nodded repeatedly and commented, "Doesn't this look much better!" "I really don't understand why you didn't cut your hair when it was already in your eyes."
"Cough cough, I was too lazy."
Mochizuki didn't feel any change in himself. Next, the two of them set off to buy sunscreen and arrived in front of a specialty store. Shiina Mahiru picked up the sunscreen and carefully compared several different brands.
"Aren't they all about the same?"
"They're not the same, you know. This is something you put on your skin. You need to choose the right sunscreen according to your needs, especially paying attention to the SPF. If it's too low, the sun protection effect might not be good, and if it's too high, it might harm your skin." Shiina Mahiru patiently explained to Mochizuki.
"Oh... that's so complicated..." Mochizuki fell silent. He hadn't expected such a small bottle of sunscreen to have so much to it. Girls really thought things through when it came to their skin. So he quietly waited by the side.
"Sorry to keep you waiting." After a while, Shiina Mahiru finally chose the right sunscreen and said to Mochizuki, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"It's okay." Next, the two prepared to buy ingredients for tonight's meal. On the way, they passed through the clothing area. Shiina Mahiru saw a long dress and was immediately attracted to it, then looked at Mochizuki with expectant eyes. The long dress was hung on a mannequin and didn't have many fancy patterns, only a bow inlaid at the waist. It was quite eye-catching. Mochizuki understood and then said, "Go try it on, it looks quite suitable for you."
Shiina Mahiru nodded happily.
"Mhm, arigato."
"Take your time, no need to rush." Because of the Golden Week holiday, there were quite a lot of people out shopping. And this was the women's clothing area, full of various types of women's clothing. The customers were also some women dressed up elaborately and wearing bright clothes. There were only a few accompanying men, gathered in a small corner, playing with their phones. Mochizuki felt a bit awkward for a moment. In this place, he could only pray in his heart for Shiina to be quick, and then he focused his eyes on his phone. Meanwhile, on Shiina Mahiru's side, the sales assistant had already taken down the dress for her, and she took the dress into the fitting room to prepare to try it on. While Mochizuki was waiting for Shiina Mahiru, two beautifully dressed girls gradually approached him. They looked to be around twenty years old, probably university students from nearby. Perhaps because summer was approaching, the weather was hot, and both were dressed very lightly. One was wearing shorts, the other a short skirt, and their upper bodies had short sleeves that reached their chests. Mochizuki was a bit at a loss for a moment because he could clearly smell their strong perfume since they were close. "Hello. Little brother."
"Are you alone? What are you doing here?"
"Want to come with us?" The short-haired girl in shorts spoke first.
"Yeah, yeah, aren't you bored here alone?"
"Don't be shy, we'll take you somewhere fun." The companion of the hot girl, the other girl wearing a super short skirt, also chimed in. The two of them were teasing Mochizuki like prey. The men hiding in the small corner scrolling on their phones waiting for their female companions also noticed the situation here, all filled with envy and jealousy. Because these two women were dressed very sexily and maturely, much better looking and more alluring than their own companions. They wished they could go up and replace Mochizuki.
"No, I'm waiting for someone." Although he wasn't good at handling this situation, Mochizuki immediately refused. But the two women seemed to think this was just an excuse to brush them off and continued to pester him.
"Can we add your contact info? How about we go grab something to eat nearby?" The long-haired girl in shorts shook her phone. After saying that, before Mochizuki could respond, the two women each took a side, trying to grab Mochizuki and pull him away. Just as Mochizuki was about to step back to avoid them, a gust of wind carrying hair brushed against his cheek. At the same time, he felt his arm touch something, and cold fingers pressed onto it. It turned out that Shiina Mahiru had suddenly appeared next to Mochizuki, stepping with light steps.
"Excuse me, he has company." Shiina Mahiru responded to the two girls in a cold tone. Shiina Mahiru didn't know what was wrong with her. She was about to try on the dress, but she heard Mochizuki talking to the two girls in the fitting room. She pulled open the curtain, poked her little head out to look, and saw two beautifully dressed girls pestering Mochizuki, already reaching out and standing so close! She had never been that close to him. In a moment of urgency, she immediately put down the dress she was going to try on and rushed out. The two beautifully dressed girls were startled by Shiina Mahiru. Seeing such a cute girl, who looked like an angel, guarding Mochizuki as if protecting her food, they compared themselves to her and felt a little ashamed for a moment. So he had a girlfriend, what a handsome young man, it was such a pity. "Cough cough, sorry, we bothered you." After saying that, the two quickly left; they also had their principles. Some of the men peeking from the small corner saw an even more beautiful girl arrive, and their relationship was very close. They felt that Mochizuki was even more hateful; why weren't they the ones enjoying such treatment!...
Mochizuki said with a hint of bitterness, "Shiina, weren't you trying on clothes?" Shiina Mahiru felt the bitterness in Mochizuki's words and thought he was blaming her for interrupting his romantic encounter. She immediately became a little angry, so she said pouting, "I'm sorry, it's all my fault for ruining your good opportunity!"
Mochizuki didn't understand why Shiina suddenly got angry and explained, "Thank you, Shiina, you were a great help!" "I'm really not good at dealing with situations like that." Shiina Mahiru also realized that she had misunderstood, and then her words just now sounded like a jealous girlfriend, and she felt her cheeks starting to turn red and warm. Her voice also became smaller, losing confidence, trying to cover it up. "It's okay, since we're out together."
"Mhm, they were too enthusiastic. Are the clothes tried on?"
"I tried them on, the size wasn't right."
"The size wasn't right? How about asking if they have other sizes?"
"No need, let's go buy groceries quickly." Then, under the envious gazes of those men, Shiina Mahiru pulled Mochizuki away. Hmph! Shiina Mahiru was now subtly regretting letting Mochizuki cut his hair. She hadn't expected Mochizuki to change so much after getting a haircut, becoming so attractive, and even attracting people to hit on him. It infuriated her! She should have known better than to let Mochizuki cut his hair; she herself knowing that under Mochizuki's hair was a handsome face was enough.
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