Although it wasn't explicitly stated.
But Ichiko must also like her.
Everything Black said was false!
With the gloom in her heart dispelled, Haruko was pulled into a boutique by Ichiko. The incredibly surprised voice made her snap back to attention, "Haruko, this hairpin suits you so well!"
Ichiko picked up a small hairpin.
It was a hairpin made of a sliced Orange and green leaves.
The Orange looked like it was sliced open from the middle with a knife, with a cartoonish feel and clear texture. The green leaves served as a decorative embellishment, preventing the hairpin from being too monotonous.
Ichiko half-squatted, reached out, and gently brushed Haruko's bangs, "The hairpin is a Orange, and Haruko is also a Orange. It really matches."
Putting the hairpin on her hair, Ichiko took out a mirror with satisfaction.
Haruko already looked young and cute. The Orange hairpin was like an element of her own, adding a touch of liveliness to her.
"Ichiko, do you like it?"
Haruko touched the hairpin and asked.
Ichiko nodded, "I like it."
Hearing this, Haruko happily narrowed her eyes.
She only assumed that the object of Ichiko's affection was herself, not the hairpin.
Shopping, holding hands, buying gifts, recording memories with a camera, and occasionally saying sweet words – it was enjoyable and happy.
What else could this be but a date?
What else could this be but love?
At 8 PM, the temperature seemed to drop with the arrival of night.
The two walked to the restroom on the second floor of the mall. Ichiko handed the bags she was carrying to Haruko, "Haruko, hold these for a moment, I need to use the restroom."
"Okay."
Haruko hugged the numerous shopping bags, waiting with a sweet smile.
However, at the edge of her vision, she noticed a tall and sturdy man walking out of the men's restroom.
He was 1.9 meters tall and incredibly muscular.
His gaze... was on her?
Instantly, an alarm blared in Haruko's heart!
This man seemed to have targeted the moment Ichiko wasn't by her side. Ignoring the mall's crowd and nearby cameras, he suddenly rushed towards Haruko.
Opening his arms, he seemed to want to grab her and quickly escape!
With the early warning from the Perception Skill, Haruko immediately let go of the things in her hands and smartly squatted down, covering her head.
There was already a significant height difference between the two. With her covering her head and squatting, the man immediately missed.
Haruko quickly ducked into the women's restroom, shouting loudly at the same time, "Ichiko, save me!"
The man's face turned cold, and he immediately walked towards the women's restroom as well.
Reaching out, he intended to seize Haruko again!
However, at this instant, a seemingly delicate arm suddenly reached out from the side of the wall and fiercely clamped onto the man's thick hand.
A huge force struck, and the man actually felt himself being pulled along by the leverage!
Pulled back.
Knee strike.
Then, a kick in the air sent the man flying.
Ichiko's movements were extremely clean and decisive, but she frowned as she scanned the area around the women's restroom.
She saw several men surrounding them from all directions, looking like ordinary passersby, wearing ordinary coats.
The sudden turn of events interrupted their harmonious date. Haruko couldn't help but say worriedly, "Ichiko, what should we do?"
Hearing the slightly frightened voice behind her, Ichiko bent down, reached out, and firmly held Haruko's small hand.
Without turning back, in front of her beautiful silhouette, her tone was extremely firm, "Don't worry, Haruko. No matter what happens, I will protect you!"
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