Chapter 23, Section 22

"Five items."

Airi Matsuzaka stopped Satoru Gojo's chopsticks as they were secretly reaching in, and gave him a low warning.

There's absolutely no way you're going to steal the char siu from my bowl.

After their sneak attack failed, Gojo Satoru quietly ate his ramen, and the two of them were unusually quiet and didn't cause any trouble.

When Gojo Satoru had eaten half of his meal, the people around him had already put down their chopsticks and wiped their mouths.

? ?

Is this a normal eating speed?

Won't it burn your mouth?

"Airi, don't you feel... hot?" He pointed to his mouth.

Um?

Airi Matsuzaka rested her face on the table, propping her cheek up with one hand, and faced Satoru Gojo. After a moment's thought, she leaned closer, opened her mouth, and curled her tongue.

...Is this a way of saying that she wasn't burned and wants him to take a look?

"No."

Airi Matsuzaka denied it.

However, her lips were still red, so she was definitely burned. But whether it was scalding or just a little hot... I guess her nerves have a high pain tolerance.

Airi Matsuzaka didn't sit back down immediately; she just stared at him as he ate his noodles.

...If only I were just looking at him.

Gojo Satoru picked up a slice of char siu—Airi followed suit, turning her head.

This isn't just her being attracted to him; she's clearly eyeing the char siu in his bowl.

He realized that he was Airi's mobile ATM, an automatic guide dog.

It's true that one can be omnipotent, and it's also true that one can go to heaven and earth.

Their status as mere tools is also undeniable.

This is really... I really want him to swear and make a gesture.

(**ck, convex)

What can he do? Of course, he can do anything. He can even refuse her with an air of righteous indignation.

But when my gaze fell upon her adorable expression as she propped her chin on her hand, looking at me as if she wanted food...

Give it to her. Give it to her.

What's wrong with being a mobile ATM? I'm rich, what's wrong with paying for my girlfriend?

What's wrong with being a guide dog? I'd be happy to be one!

"Woof."

Gojo Satoru suddenly let out a soft, low bark.

It was sudden and caught everyone off guard.

What does it mean that he suddenly barked like a dog? Does he know that he's actually quite dog-like?

With a clear and insightful understanding, he picked up the char siu from the bowl and brought it to her lips.

Schrödinger's obsession with cleanliness.

When I want to eat something, I don't have any germaphobia; when I don't want to eat something, I can come up with a bunch of excuses.

It was eaten.

This was the first time Airi had ever eaten food that he had ever eaten before.

The food he ate (highlighted).

He ate it, that's a good start.

"ah--"

She probably felt she could take all the char siu in Gojo's bowl, or perhaps she was taking advantage of his indulgence to push her luck. After finishing her food, she immediately opened her mouth again, waiting for him to pick some more for her.

A complete hedonist.

It's impossible for him to be considerate and tell him to eat his noodles quickly so they don't get soggy...

Even if you eat meat from someone else's bowl, you're still annoying. But when it came to Gojo Satoru's bowl, Matsuzaka Airi was happy and felt she could pay a little attention to him.

She opened Gojo Satoru's phone and typed.

I don't like dogs.

I don't like dogs, so please stop barking.

Is that what you mean? It seems like there were insults mixed in.

Where's the cat?

Little girls usually choose to keep their favorite pet, such as a cat or a dog, which are affectionate and cute.

If you don't like dogs, what about other things?

Shedding is so annoying!

Oh... that means you still like cats, you just don't like being covered in fur.

Does Airi have a favorite animal?

【have】

【rabbit】

Little girls really do love cute things...

【tasty】

"……tasty?"

[Spicy rabbit head, want to try it?]

She looked up at him after typing, her lips slightly downturned and her lower lip pouting, looking incredibly cute.

Question: What is Airi Matsuzaka trying to do with that expression?

This question requires five key points to understand.

She wanted him to pay her again.

And, well, it touches on the soul.

Gojo Satoru is rich, but he doesn't want to be a freeloader with his girlfriend.

Even a cute girlfriend won't do.

"no."

He declined with a smile.

Airi Matsuzaka didn't immediately turn hostile. She tilted her head and stared at him, the corners of her mouth curving upwards again. She blatantly displayed an expression that said, "I'm thinking about how to scheme against you."

Airi Matsusaka was typing with her head down.

Have you eaten yet?

"I'm done eating!"

Only Airi ate well; he didn't eat much, as he doesn't usually eat ramen.

She closed her phone and put it on the table, then took out a tissue.

Tissues?

Could it be...?

Her slender, delicate fingers rested on his chin, gently lifting it. She stood beside him, their bodies pressed close together, a distance that was incredibly intimate and made his heart race.

With her other hand, she carefully wiped his mouth with a tissue.

"Enlightenment".

Her voice is gentle and sweet, perfect for fooling innocent boys.

They can swindle someone out of everything.

Airi only calls him so affectionately when she's scheming against him. Otherwise, she always wears a fake face and speaks coldly to him, wishing she could freeze him to death.

Will he fall for it?

Won't.

"This is not enough to order me around." He immediately raised the price without hesitation.

This, this is Airi Matsuzaka.

She can get the other party to act efficiently by giving a small favor, so she doesn't lose out.

Like her little knight, he gently placed a kiss under her eyelids.

Airi Matsuzaka also gently pressed a patch under Satoru Gojo's eye mask.

Perhaps touching his head would be more effective?

However, Gojo Satoru stopped him by reaching out.

Hmm, I won't let you touch me.

Just touch it.

I originally intended to just give it a perfunctory massage to achieve the desired effect, but now...

His rebellious spirit rose, and he grabbed his head and started scratching wildly, almost tearing off his blindfold as well.

"..."

It's so difficult! She throws a tantrum if he doesn't let her touch him. He can't just let her touch everything, can he?

Gojo Satoru used one hand to hold down Airi's hand that was trying to grab his hair, and used the other hand to pay the bill.

Take your phone with you when you leave.

My original intention was just to avoid my hair getting messed up, but now it's not about whether it's messy or not.

She's angry again. Is she a walking air pump?

Gojo Satoru could only stand up straight, hold down her restless hands, and walk out with the reluctant little cannonball in his arms.

Ouch... if this continues, I'll just be scratching my face.

How did things turn out like this? Weren't we just being all sweet and loving? How come she's scratching my face the next second??

"Don't scratch my face, Airi." Stopping at the street corner, Gojo Satoru bent down to appease the impotently furious Airi. "You can touch it, but don't scratch."

^_^ (Who wants to listen to you?)

"I'm letting go."

Get out of here, you bastard.

"..."

Gojo Satoru gets a headache just looking at her sweet smile and adorable demeanor.

"...Go ahead and catch him."

Gojo Satoru released his grip.

Just listen to what Airi says in reverse.

She can just do the opposite of what she wants.

Going along with her wishes might not make her happy, but it will certainly keep him calm.

Airi Matsuzaka dropped her fake smile; she had lost interest in teasing or getting revenge, and she didn't want to play along with him anymore.

"Would you like more spicy rabbit heads?"

"Um."

It's alright; the fact that they could coax him back with food means the situation isn't too serious.

You can stay angry, but you can't give up the spicy rabbit head.

"Besides coffee jelly, what else do you want?"

"I don't know when I'll be able to come out again."

Gojo Satoru can come and go as he pleases, but she can't.

Too lazy to type, she patted her chest.

Buying underwear... Gojo Satoru is considering the potential trouble of approving the removal of his blindfold. But today is his first date, and he really doesn't want to deal with a love rival.