Yukinoshita Yukino narrowed her eyes, watching the few people who had already been defeated standing together.
Clearly, they weren't willing to tell her, waiting for her to go up herself.
Yukinoshita Yukino didn't hesitate. She took a mouthful of water and, like a warrior stepping onto a battlefield, came before Tanaka Masao.
Tanaka Masao held his phone in front of Yukinoshita Yukino, thinking.
"When the other person sprays, maybe I just won't dodge."
A panda-man emoji with a lewd smile appeared before Yukinoshita Yukino's eyes.
Her eyes widened, and her cheeks instantly puffed up.
Tanaka Masao: It's coming, it's coming.
Under Tanaka Masao's expectant gaze, Yukinoshita Yukino controlled her emotions and quickly swallowed the water in her mouth.
However, in her haste, she choked a little, and some water still trickled down the corner of her mouth.
Yukinoshita Yukino gently wiped the corner of her mouth with her hand, coughed a few times, and then recovered.
"What kind of panda is this?"
"Right, this can't even be considered a panda."
Fujiwara Chika seemed to have found an ally and condemned Tanaka Masao along with Yukinoshita Yukino.
"How could you make a cute panda look like that?"
On the other side, Shinomiya Kaguya looked at the group with some confusion.
"What kind is it, I haven't seen it yet."
She was also a little curious but didn't really want to step forward proactively.
Tanaka Masao also didn't dare to tease Shinomiya Kaguya, genuinely afraid she would hold a grudge.
As for Fujiwara Chika, as her best friend, she once again ignored Shinomiya Kaguya.
In the end, Shinomiya Kaguya still managed to see the panda-man emoji.
Because although this emoji was very funny, it was also very interesting, and Fujiwara Chika wanted to get it to use frequently in the future.
Shinomiya Kaguya didn't have water in her mouth when she looked at the emoji, so even though her expression momentarily faltered, she didn't spray water.
This always made people feel like something was missing, not quite satisfying.
…
It was past eleven o'clock, and the sun outside was quite strong. Even the animals had found shade under a tree to rest.
The group had visited the Panda Garden and bought things, and they were all a bit tired, naturally unwilling to continue sightseeing in such weather.
After some discussion, Tanaka Masao and the other two decided to return to Chiba first.
Arriving at the Zoo entrance, they hailed a taxi, but unfortunately, they didn't encounter the driver who had brought them.
"Well, Fujiwara-senpai, we'll head back now."
Tanaka Masao opened the car door and waved to Fujiwara Chika.
Fujiwara Chika also waved goodbye.
"Goodbye, Junior Tanaka. Oh, right, don't forget our appointment for next week."
"Don't worry, I'll definitely have time next week. We'll keep in touch on our phones."
After saying goodbye, Tanaka Masao got into the taxi.
The taxi driver looked at Fujiwara Chika, who was waving goodbye with a smiling face.
Then he looked at Yukinoshita Yukino, who was sitting quietly and gracefully in the back row.
The driver's gaze towards Tanaka Masao was a little strange.
"Going out with his girlfriend, and he can still ambiguously arrange to go out with another girl next weekend.
The main thing is, both of these are rare beauties, and there are a few others with them.
This kid is not simple, just like the male protagonists in anime and TV dramas.
But why?"
The driver was puzzled, this question bothered him, making him taciturn throughout the journey.
After nearly two hours of driving, the three finally returned to Chiba.
Although the day was fun, it was also very tiring; just half a day left them feeling exhausted.
Tanaka Masao hailed a taxi and took the three of them towards his home.
Seeing Yukinoshita Yukino's somewhat puzzled expression, Tanaka Masao spoke.
"Xuezhixia Classmate, you're so tired today, let's just have dinner at my house.
My mom has the weekend off, and she heard we went to Tokyo today, so she specifically prepared a big spread of food and told me to bring you back directly when I returned."
Yukinoshita Yukino rolled her eyes; why did this excuse sound so familiar to her, but…
"Sigh, never mind, it's not like this is the first time."
"Degeneration Value + 10"
Seeing Yukinoshita Yukino nod, and hearing the system prompt in his mind, Tanaka Masao smiled.
"What excuse should I use tomorrow to get Yukinoshita Yukino to come over?"
Tanaka Masao began to think. He even felt that in Yukinoshita Yukino's current state, even without any special reason, if he just invited her directly.
Unless there were special circumstances, with a little push and pull, Yukinoshita Yukino wouldn't refuse.
This was the power of habit; one time she would resist, two times she would hesitate, three or four times she would get used to it and wouldn't have much aversion.
Tanaka Kazumi looked at her silly son bringing the 'cabbage' home again, and the smile on her face grew even brighter.
"Hehe, soon, soon. It looks like my son is about to succeed."
Just as she was serving fruit to the group, she suddenly heard Tanaka Masao on the phone.
"Hello, Fujiwara-senpai.
Ah, I'm home already. What? You want to ask where I want to go next week? Isn't that a bit too early?
Book tickets in advance, huh? How about the Yuenchi?
Fujiwara-senpai, you're hesitating. Are you perhaps afraid of roller coasters or something?
Not afraid? Then let's go there. Well, Fujiwara-senpai, see you next weekend."
Tanaka Kazumi tilted her head, her eyes showing confusion.
What had she just heard? Her silly son was going to the Yuenchi with someone else next week?
And if she wasn't mistaken, this so-called Fujiwara-senpai should be a girl, right?
"My son is making plans with another girl to go out next weekend, right in front of Yukino?
Hey, hey, Masao, have you lost your mind? Shouldn't you be wholeheartedly pursuing Yukino?
Such a wonderful girl is right in front of you, and you're not cherishing her."
Tanaka Kazumi was furious and decided to give Tanaka Masao a good scolding.
She walked forward, intending to pull Tanaka Masao's ear and teach him a lesson.
Coincidentally, at this moment, Tanaka Masao was looking through the photos taken today.
"We said we'd take a group photo, but how did it turn into Fujiwara-senpai taking selfies with my phone? I can only see her, not me. What kind of group photo is this?"
Looking at the cute pink-haired girl in the photo, Tanaka Kazumi's eyes widened, and she withdrew the hand she had intended to use to punish Tanaka Masao.
She quietly put down the fruit.
"Oh, it's fruit. Thanks, Mom."
"Thank you, Auntie."
Tanaka Kazumi walked into the kitchen, feeling somewhat dazed for a moment.
"Yukino is a great girl, but…"
Recalling Fujiwara Chika's appearance in the photo.
"This child is also great. Shouldn't I also consider my grandchildren?"