The next day.
Hotaru deliberately went out a little earlier than usual.
The reason for doing this is to avoid meeting Soyo in the corridor and causing an embarrassing situation.
Recalling yesterday's dinner, Hotaru couldn't help but sigh.
After looking at the door of Soyo's house, Hotaru quickly stepped into the elevator.
By the way, Hotaru also brought his good partner with him today.
Electronic keyboard.
Because the band has a meeting after school today.
So Hotaru decided it would be better to bring the piano with him.
Next, Hotaru planned to buy breakfast.
A new dessert shop has opened nearby.
He heard that the business is booming and it has received rave reviews.
And the supply is limited every day.
Hotaru plans to check in.
Fortunately, Hotaru came early today and was able to line up at the front of the line.
A long line soon formed behind Hotaru.
One!
Two!
Three!
Four!
It's not drumming, it's Hotaru counting.
He came in fifth.
The team moved very quickly.
After a while, it was the turn of the customer in front of Hotaru.
"Give me 20 donuts!"
It was a vibrant female voice.
"Ah?"
The clerk was stunned for a moment, then responded professionally.
"Okay, please wait."
The clerk picked up the box and immediately got busy.
Hotaru was also slightly stunned.
He glanced at the somewhat strange person in front of him.
20?
Can you eat so much?
You won't die of obesity!
At the same time, an ominous feeling arose.
Looking past this person,
Hotaru looked at the transparent glass window, where several rows of golden donuts were neatly leaning against each other.
Are there 20 of these?
Even if there are, if we remove 20 of them, will there be anything left?
Hotaru's answer was no.
So he looked again at the woman who had committed the crime of clearing out the donuts.
In the dual combination of dark mask and sunglasses,
She almost covered her entire face, making it impossible to see her appearance.
But even if you can't see her face clearly, you can still see her slim figure and the unique temperament she exudes.
It will also make passers-by think she is a great beauty.
However, this did not affect Hotaru's secret hatred towards her.
This kind of dress,
Do you think you are a popular idol?
You don't think that by covering yourself up like this, you can just eat all the donuts without restraint.
Damn donut lady!
"Here, your donut."
"Thanks!"
The donut lady happily took the package.
Pay and leave.
It seemed as if she felt the intense gaze.
The donut lady looked at Hotaru with a hint of confusion.
He probably wasn't recognized, was he?
I dress so conservatively.
Whee!
Beneath the mask, a smile appeared on her delicate face.
Then she left calmly.
"Excuse me, sir..."
"You might..."
Hotaru understood everything without having to listen to the end.
Look at the back of the person leaving in a chic manner.
Hotaru's eyelids twitched.
You actually dare to provoke me.
Dark brown hair, I remember you!
"Sir, you may have to wait for the next batch..."
The shop assistant with a long ponytail repeated it again, then pointed to the empty window sheepishly.
There was only one donut left inside.
Her voice sounded a little nervous.
It seems like she is afraid that the guests will be angry.
Then she immediately added,
"That... it tastes even better when freshly baked!"
"Yeah, okay!"
Hotaru came to his senses.
It turns out there is.
Although you have to wait a little longer.
But he was carrying more than ten kilograms of things!
As expected, I still can't forgive the donut lady.
After thinking for a while, Hotaru spoke.
"Give me 20 too!"
This time it was the turn of the people behind Hotaru to look at him strangely.
But when they saw Hotaru carrying a large package effortlessly,
No one dared to say anything.
"Oh, okay!"
The salesgirl breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, the customer was not angry, and there were more than 20 pieces in the new batch, so the next customers didn't have to wait any longer.
However, I need to propose this to the store manager.
There are purchase restrictions during specific time periods!
Or add more staff, she really can't handle it all by herself!
...
Sakuragaoka, Class 3.
Hotaru just sat down.
Prepared to use a tissue to wipe the sweat from his forehead.
After this trip, his arms were still a little sore.
Hotaru now admires those who carry musical instruments all day long.
Yui said with a sad face,
"Hotaru, my guitar! It's so expensive!"
"Huh? What is this?"
"An instrument? Is it a guitar?"
Yui spoke like a machine gun, rattling fast.
Hotaru didn't have time to answer.
Tomori also looked over with some curiosity.
This packaging.
It should be an electronic keyboard.
Piano...
Tomori lowered her eyes and bowed her head.
Hotaru wiped the real sweat off his face and was about to speak.
Yui suddenly came closer again.
"Wow! It smells so good!"
"What's good to eat?"
Yui sniffed like a puppy.
Fortunately, Hotaru knew.
She wasn't talking about sweat.
Hotaru took out another bag and waved it in front of Yui.
"Donut!"
Yui was a little excited.
"Do you want it?"
"Uh-huh!"
Hotaru generously handed the donut to Yui.
Yui was not polite at all and took several.
Then, Hotaru looked at Tomori again.
Hotaru looked a little confused.
Why is Tomori so dim so early in the morning?
Like a sad little penguin.
"Tomori, morning, want some donuts?"
"Good morning, Hotaru."
Glancing at the round donut,
Tomori was a little moved.
"Is that okay? But... this is Hotaru's breakfast, right?"
"Eh?! Breakfast?"
When Yui heard that it was breakfast, she looked over in panic.
She already had most of the donut in her mouth and the remaining third in her hand.
You eat so fast!
Hotaru smiled and shook his head at the two of them.
"I can't eat so much by myself."
Hotaru lifted the bag again, and it made a dull sound.
"Look, there are still so many."
The reason he bought 20 was to share them with these two people.
Yui and Tomori felt relieved.
Tomori took out a piece and said, "Thank you."
Yui was full of confidence, "Leave it to me, I'll be able to finish it."
Hotaru also started to taste it.
Good flavor, crispy and delicious.
It would be even better if he had a cup of black tea from the light music club.
Unlike Hotaru and Yui, Tomori did not put it directly into her mouth.
Instead, she observed with great interest.
Her eyes seemed to sparkle.
Donuts, so magical.
There are two round circles.
Whoever invented the donut was a genius.
Gently pinching the donut, Tomori couldn't bear to destroy the beauty of the donut.
But this was sent by Hotaru again.
I can't let Hotaru down.
Tomori bit her lips lightly and fell into a dilemma.
When Hotaru saw this, the corners of his mouth curled up.
Nothing said.
Just like Tomori!
But he still reminded, "Tomori, it's still here."
"Um..."
Being discovered, Tomori's cheeks turned slightly red.
Only then did she make up her mind and gently bite the donut.
Her way of eating was in stark contrast to that of Yui.
Hotaru looked back at Yui again.
Because there was food,
She had already forgotten everything about the musical instrument.
However, Hotaru could guess the general situation in his heart.
So, Hotaru reminded, "Yui, the guitar you just mentioned..."
"Oh! Yes."
"I had forgotten all about it."
Yui was grinning foolishly while biting a donut.
"That's right, the guitar actually costs 250,000 yen."
"It's 250,000 yen!"
Yui wanted to gesture with her fingers, but she gave up when she realized she had a donut in her hand.
"Even if you sell me, I can't afford it."
Yui said a little disappointedly that she really liked that guitar.
"How about I lend it to you?"
Hotaru suggested, after a little complaint in his mind, that someone should be named before she even got the item.
Let's not talk about his relationship with Yui for now.
Just for the sake of lending Yui such a large sum of money, it doesn't matter whether she pays it back or not.
The system should at least give some reward.
"Really?"
Yui's ahoge hair twitched.
"Um."
"Actually, I was planning to borrow it from you, hehe..."
Yui said a little embarrassedly.
Her sister doesn't have much pocket money left, and neither does Tsumugi.
Only Hotaru is left.
Then go to her parents to ask for an advance on her future pocket money.
She can take down the guitar!
Hotaru was slightly stunned. It turned out that he was already being remembered.
"How much pocket money does Hotaru have?"
Yui asked.
"I can lend you 250,000."
"Ha?!"