The girl under the cherry blossoms, her smile is like a flower

Saturday soon came.

After an afternoon and an evening of not-so-intense discussions, the final accommodation location was arranged at a hot spring hotel in Hakone. Kaede Kiyomiya also checked the hotel online and found that the environment was indeed good, but he wanted to make a reservation. too easy.

But there is an eldest lady in the tea club, so this matter is not a problem.

And because Chiyo Hanashanyin is not in good health, this trip will be picked up and dropped off by Hanashanyin's driver.

Well, that's very considerate.

At least Qing Gongfeng and the others didn't have any objections.

Hakone's hot springs are famous for their neon lights, especially the open-air hot springs inside. Think about it on a snowy winter night, the dense heat and the cool moonlight complement each other, surrounded by a white world wrapped in silver light. In the warm spring water Taking a bath inside must be a very comfortable thing.

But that’s something that might happen in the future. It doesn’t snow in Hakone in May.

"Good morning, Chinatsu-chan, you worked hard today too."

"If you want to accomplish something, these efforts are just the most basic. Also, don't call my name like that."

The stubborn girl wearing kendo uniform, holding a bamboo sword in her hand and wearing a high ponytail said this.

"You are too serious, Xiao Qianxia," Qing Gongfeng crossed his arms and looked at the slender girl on the dojo who kept waving the bamboo sword. "People are like bow strings. It is not a good thing to tighten them too tightly."

As if she didn't hear anything, Chinatsu Yagyu continued to vibrate, her white kendo uniform was even wet with sweat, but she still had no intention of stopping.

Qing Gongfeng sighed slightly. Chinatsu, who is in the third grade of junior high school, is about to face the problem of entering a higher school. Her academic performance is not bad, but her enrollment target is Nanamori Academy, which has a high deviation value.

In addition, Yagyu Jiro is the only daughter, and only Chinatsu can inherit this huge dojo. She insists on practicing kendo every day, just so that she will not disgrace the reputation of Yagyu Kendo Hall when she takes over it in the future.

Although Yagyu Jiro would definitely not hand over the kendo gym to Chinatsu so early, the stubborn girl directly took this responsibility on her shoulders.

Every day I either practice kendo or study, and my schedule is tight.

If this continues, problems will arise sooner or later.

"Xiao Qianxia, ​​do you have any plans for today and tomorrow?"

"...Yes, I am reading at home."

Chinatsu gasped, and large beads of sweat fell from her smooth forehead, hitting the waxed wooden floor.

"Would you like to go to Hakone's hot springs with me? Only by relaxing can you get into a learning state faster."

"...bathing in a hot spring? The two of us?"

Chinatsu stopped moving, she wiped her sweat, her thin lips were slightly opened, and her pretty face, which was rosy due to exercise, had no expression.

"No, there are Rina and other members of our club, but don't worry Chinatsu-chan, they are all girls and easy to get along with."

The Minister should be considered the kind of person who is easy to get along with, well, probably.

"...Forget it, I already made an appointment with my classmates in the afternoon."

"Huh? Male classmate?"

Qing Gongfeng looked solemn.

"...Whatever is on your mind, of course it's a girl."

Chinatsu rolled her eyes at Qing Gongfeng.

"That's good," Qing Gongfeng took a long breath, "If Xiao Qianxia finds a boyfriend, I will be very uncomfortable."

"By the way, why didn't I see the master today?"

"...Father has something to do and asked you to spar with me first."

Qing Gongfeng's expression suddenly became awkward. Qing Gongfeng thought she was tired, so she ordered.

"I see. I'm going to change clothes first, and Chinatsu-chan will rest for a while."

When Qing Gongfeng walked into the locker room, Chinatsu Yagyu stood there, with the words 'I will die of discomfort' filling his mind.

As a result, her already rosy face turned even redder.

What do you mean? This is such a frivolous speech.

Yagyu Chinatsu walked towards the bathroom. She wanted to wash her face. As for the purpose, she didn't want to wait until Qing Gongfeng came out and she would still be blushing.

In that case, what's the use of my persistence so far? I can just jump into his arms and act like a baby like I did when I was a child.

But she has grown up and has to shoulder her responsibilities. She can no longer be as willful as she was when she was a child.

Besides, the daughter of the Yagyu family should be as sharp as the sword in her hand and move forward, twisting and clinging to the tree like a vine. This was not her original wish.

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Time flies by.

After lunch, Qing Gongfeng rested for a while at Yagyu's house and then prepared to go back. The agreed time was two o'clock in the afternoon, and arriving at the agreed place ten minutes early was considered basic etiquette.

Chinatsu Yagyu sends Qing Gong Kaede out. Although it is not necessary at all, every time Qing Gong Kaede leaves, Yagyu Chinatsu will give him a send, as if she is afraid that Qing Gong Kaede will not find his way out.

Qing Gongfeng opened the door, only to see a girl carrying a schoolbag standing outside the door. The girl's face was a little surprised. It was obvious that she was about to open the door, but Qing Gongfeng beat her to it.

"Are you Chinatsu's classmate?"

The girl bowed lightly. She knew that Chinatsu's family owned a kendo gym, and the location was easy to find, but she had never heard that Chinatsu had an older brother. Could it be that he was a student at the kendo gym?

"Yes, is Chinatsu at home now?"

"Xiao Qianxia, ​​your classmate is here to see you."

Qing Gongfeng shouted behind him. He always felt that Chinatsu's classmate looked familiar, especially those narrow eyes that always reminded him of Koike's classmate who was five years older than Rina.

"Jingzi?"

"Well, Chinatsu, good afternoon."

As the name suggests, every move of the girl gives people a quiet and indifferent feeling, but if you think that such a girl is easy to bully, she will definitely look at you with contempt with her narrow, fox-like eyes.

Seeing the two people looking at him, Qing Gongfeng smiled softly and began to introduce himself.

"Hello, I am Qing Gongfeng, Chinatsu's elder brother. Please give me your advice."

Hearing this, Qian Xia's expression changed and she opened her mouth, but still did not refute.

"Hello, I'm Shizuko Koike, Chinatsu's friend. Please give me your advice."

"Does Koike-san have a sister named Hisae?"

"That's right, does Senior Qinggong know my sister?"

"I said you look familiar to Koike-san. Your sister and I are friends."

"Sister, thank you for taking care of me."

Koike Jingzi bowed again. This girl is really polite and very generous in dealing with others.

All I can say is that they are worthy of being Chinatsu’s friends, but they are too mature.

"My roommate also thanks Koike-san for taking care of me."

At this time, Qing Gongfeng felt Qianxia tugging on his sleeve, and he immediately understood.

"Okay, I have something else to do, so I will leave first. You should work hard on your studies, but remember to relax when you are tired from studying."

"I remember, goodbye, Senior Qingmiya."

Qing Gongfeng nodded and looked at Qian Xia standing aside with a smile.

"Chinatsu, I have to leave."

"...Ah hmm."

"Chinatsu-chan, don't you have anything to say?"

The smile on Qing Gongfeng's face became even brighter.

"Brother, brother, goodbye..."

Finally, Chinatsu said it coyly.

"Haha, goodbye, you two."