Chapter 201
Seeing her older sister's excited expression, Yukiho couldn't help but feel a little curious.
"Is Mineo-oniichan's cooking really that amazing?"
"Of course it's great! I'm not lying to you!"
"Yukiho, next time Mineo-oniichan cooks, I'll bring you along too. Once you've tasted it, I guarantee you'll love his food just as much as I do."
Hearing her sister's words, Yukiho looked over at Mineo.
"Mineo-oniichan, would that be okay?"
Gazing at Yukiho, Mineo smiled and said:
"Of course it's no problem. It's nothing at all. Next time, I'll invite all of you to eat at my restaurant."
After Mineo chatted casually for a while with Honoka and her younger sister, Umi, who had been quiet until now, suddenly spoke up.
"Mineo-kun."
"That..."
"I..."
Seeing Umi looking hesitant to speak, Mineo smiled and said:
"What is it, Umi? If there's a problem, just say it directly. There's no need for us to be formal with each other."
"Geez, Mineo-oniichan, let me just ask for her. She just wanted to know how you know the Student Council President and the others. To be honest, I'm actually really curious about that too."
Hearing Honoka's words, Mineo smiled and said:
"Actually, I've known Eli and the others for a long time. It was around the same time I met all of you."
"It's just that I thought you were in different grades and might not know each other, so I didn't mention it on purpose."
"Then Honoka told me that the school was in a crisis, and to solve that crisis, I thought about bringing you all together."
"μ's is an idol group full of infinite possibilities. As long as you all work together with everything you've got, you will definitely be able to create a miracle."
After hearing Mineo's words, Honoka showed a cute smile.
"Mineo-oniichan really is the one who looks out for me the most!"
"But regarding this idol group, it really is a great suggestion."
"Kotori, Umi, and I will definitely keep working hard."
"By the way, did the Student Council President and the others agree to join μ's?"
"Yeah, basically everything is settled."
"Besides Eli, there's Nozomi-chan, Hanayo, Rin, Maki, and then Nico. Including the three of you, the nine members are all set."
"So I was thinking, tomorrow night, I'll treat you all to dinner together."
"At that time, you can have a good talk about how to develop μ's."
While Mineo was chatting with Honoka and Umi, Honoka's mother's voice could be heard from outside the door.
"Honoka, Umi, Takamine-kun, it's almost time to come out and eat."
"I know, Mom! We'll be down in a second."
After answering her mother, Honoka said to Mineo: "Mineo-oniichan, have lunch with us at our house today."
"After eating, I want to consult with Mineo-oniichan again about a few things regarding the idol group."
After having a simple lunch at Honoka's house, Mineo chatted for a bit longer with Honoka and Umi about the idol group.
It wasn't until past five in the evening that Mineo finally said his goodbyes to leave.
After leaving Honoka's house, Mineo headed straight for the seaside.
There, on the rocky shore bathed in the glow of the setting sun, Nozomi's figure could be seen sitting quietly.
To Nozomi's left, a pair of small leather shoes were placed, with black knee-high socks tucked into the openings of the shoes.
Nozomi-chan hugged her knees, her small feet resting on the reef rocks. Her gaze seemed fixed on the horizon, at the point where the sea and sky met.
"Nozomi-chan is very good at picking spots. The view here is quite beautiful."
"The sunset by the sea, huh... it's been a long time since I've enjoyed one."
Hearing Mineo's voice, Nozomi turned her head. She brushed aside a few strands of hair near her ear that were a bit messy from the sea breeze, then gave a faint smile:
"Mineo-kun's entire dating schedule for today was arranged and set by me. Naturally, I had to save one time slot that I like for myself."
"How was it? Did Mineo-kun's journey today end well? Everyone should have fully accepted Mineo-kun by now, right?"
"More or less. Basically, I've communicated well with everyone. Next is the day μ's begins its voyage!"
As he spoke, Mineo sat down beside Nozomi. Nozomi-chan's body leaned slightly, resting quietly against Mineo.
While staring into the distance, she said:
"Am I a big fool?"
Hearing Nozomi's words, Mineo asked with curiosity:
"Why would you say that about yourself?"
"Helping the person I like to chase other girls... the person who can do something like that is probably only me in the whole world."
Hearing Nozomi's words, Mineo wrapped his arm around her shoulders helplessly.
"What Nozomi-chan said makes me feel as if I'm a bit guilty toward you."
Hearing Mineo's words, Nozomi couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"I was only joking with you, Mineo-kun. If I really minded, I definitely wouldn't have done all this."
"To be honest, I also really like it when the house gets lively. It's fine to have more sisters; just like Mineo-kun said, even playing cards won't be short on people."
"Alright, let's not talk about this unnecessary idle chatter anymore. Mineo-kun has shared his time with so many people today, and now, it's finally my turn!"
"Being together with Mineo-kun, even for one minute or one second, I don't want to waste it!"
Nozomi reached out her hands, passing them over Mineo's shoulders, and gently wrapped them around his neck. In the next second, she closed her eyes, leaning close to Mineo's ear.
"Now is my time. Mineo-kun isn't allowed to think about other girls, okay? Otherwise, I'll be very jealous!"
"Now, I'm ready."
"Can the private date time between Mineo-kun and me begin?"
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