Meanwhile, in the courtyard of the Toyama family home, Toyama Ginjiro was lounging in a rocking chair, basking in the sun. He touched his still slightly flushed face and muttered to himself, "This kid... his alcohol tolerance is really good..."
Yuanshan Ying walked over with a cup of tea: "What's wrong? Did your son-in-law get you drunk?"
"Nonsense!" Ginjiro Toyama immediately sat up straight and retorted loudly, "I was... I was letting him win!"
Men, even to the death, will keep their mouths shut.
Sakura Toyama smiled and shook her head: "You're just so stubborn. But..." She looked up at the distant sky, "I'm relieved that Kazuha has found such a good home."
...
...
Ikebo Mansion.
"Ding-dong—"
After pressing the doorbell outside the gate, Yu Shengnan took a step back in surprise and looked up at the doorplate above.
【Ikeha Mansion】
He frowned slightly, thinking to himself, if he remembered correctly, the last time he came here, the sign said Hattori Residence...
Before Yuzuru could continue to think deeply, a crisp sound of wooden clogs tapping on the floor came from inside the door, the sound growing louder as it approached.
The door opened, and a beautiful, elegant woman appeared before them.
The tight black kimono accentuated the woman's graceful figure, with stunning curves. In contrast, her face exuded gentleness and tranquility, with a subtle charm in her eyes that drew attention.
"Master! It's been so long! Your disciple has missed you terribly!"
Yuzuru made an exaggerated gesture and went up to ask for a hug.
Chibo Jinghua looked at her suddenly appearing disciple, a hint of joy hidden in her eyes, her lips curving upwards, the smile fleeting. She did not resist, letting the boy's broad body embrace her.
She was clearly pleasantly surprised to see Yuzuru Hanyu arrive.
However, due to her status as a master, after discovering someone's mischievous little actions, she nodded slightly and regained her composure and reserve, saying, "Alright, have you hugged enough? You're so grown up now, why are you still acting like a little child?"
"Hmph~ In front of Master, your disciple will always be a child." Yu Shengnan not only did not restrain himself, but instead intensified his actions, lying on Chi Bojinghua's fair neck, taking a deep breath, and giggling and acting coquettishly.
But Ikeba Shizuka was exactly the type to fall for this. Hearing his words, she couldn't help but sigh softly, her attitude immediately softening as she said gently, "You..."
The master and apprentice cuddled affectionately at the door for quite a while.
After clearly feeling the softness and unique scent emanating from Master Jinghua, Yu Sheng Nan finally released his grip with satisfaction, not forgetting to mischievously kiss her smooth face.
"Come in, what kind of posture is it to stand at the door?"
Chibo Jinghua rolled her eyes at Yusheng Nan, her eyes full of reproach, yet also hiding a hint of barely perceptible doting. She tidied the stray hairs at her temples, then closed the gate and walked towards the house.
Yuzuru hurriedly followed behind, his gaze inadvertently noticing the slightly loosened sash of the beautiful woman's kimono.
The once neatly tied knot was now slightly loose, with a few strands of ribbon hanging down casually. A thought struck him, and he reminded him, "Master, your belt... is a little loose."
As he spoke, he reached out, his fingers slowly sliding down the knot on Chibo Jinghua's back, but just as he was about to touch her waist, his hand was gently tapped by a folding fan.
“Behave yourself.” Ikeba Shizuka turned around, the hem of her kimono tracing an elegant and charming arc. “You’re all grown up, yet you still have such a lack of manners.”
Yuzuru rubbed the back of his hand, looking aggrieved, and said, "It's just that I saw it was inconvenient for Master to tie the sash alone..."
"Don't try that." Ikeba Shizuka wasn't going to be fooled. She gently tapped his forehead with her fan. "You said the same thing last time, and look what happened..."
As a result, this clumsy apprentice almost got the better of him.
Looking back now, she still finds it somewhat amusing.
"An accident, an accident, it was just an accident."
Yuzuru smiled awkwardly.
After laughing, he quickened his pace and caught up with Ikeba Shizuka in a few steps, walking side by side with her on the path in the courtyard.
The Japanese garden scenery is well-arranged, with lush greenery, exquisite rockeries, and winding paths, all of which together create a tranquil and beautiful scene.
Just then, the startled deer in the courtyard landed with a "thud," making a crisp sound, which startled the blue-tailed robin that was perched on the bamboo tube.
...
The afternoon sun dappled through the trees in the courtyard, casting dappled patterns on the wooden veranda.
When did you arrive in Osaka?
Chibo Jinghua gracefully knelt on the veranda to make tea, her slender fingertips brushing against the teacup. "Why didn't you inform me beforehand? I could have come to pick you up."
Yu Sheng Nan casually sat cross-legged opposite her, and upon hearing this, replied with a smile, "I only arrived at noon. Wasn't this to give you a surprise, Master?"
surprise…
It was indeed a pleasant surprise.
Chibo Jinghua thought to herself, but on the surface she maintained her usual calm and composure. She knew her disciple's personality very well; she was extremely greedy and would always want more after getting what she wanted.
"Master, this is a gift I brought for you. It's a skincare set I made myself, including face masks, facial cleanser, and shower gel... It's good for your skin and can keep it moisturized and smooth for a long time."
As Yuzuru spoke with great enthusiasm, he took out a multi-purpose capsule, pressed it gently, and a beautifully packaged skincare set appeared before him.
It was made by the little maids.
By combining the purifying spring water with various special flowers, and through repeated experiments and adjustments by Ai, this set of all-natural skincare products was created. They tried it themselves and found the results to be excellent.
"Thank you for your thoughtfulness." Listening to her apprentice's endless chatter, Ikeba Shizuka focused on whisking the tea leaves to create fine foam, then looked up at Yuzuru Nanami, "But are you sure you made this yourself?"
She raised an eyebrow as she looked at the various exquisite bottles and jars inside the gift box and the detailed instructions for use labeled on them.
This meticulous packaging and clear categorization are clearly not something a grown man would do.
"certainly!"
Yuzuru Hanyu remained unfazed. "I put in a lot of effort."
"What force?"
"...provide materials..."
"They certainly put in a lot of effort."
Ikeba Shizuka suppressed a laugh, nodded, and didn't expose him any further. She leaned forward slightly, picked up the teapot, and poured a cup of tea for Yuzuru Nanami. The steaming aroma of the tea instantly filled the air.
Then, she put down the teapot, took a sip of tea, and asked casually, "Did you come to Osaka to prepare for tomorrow's kendo competition?"
"Master, you know?"
Yuzuru picked up his teacup, took a sip, and asked in return.
"Heh~"
Chibo Jinghua chuckled softly, lowering her gaze to concentrate on preparing the tea. After a while, she continued, "Didn't you yourself insist on winning a championship...?"
"Master, do you still remember our promise?"
When this topic came up, Yu Shengnan suddenly lost his appetite for tea. In a flash, he moved closer to Ikeba Shizuka and sat down right next to her.
This was one of the main purposes of my trip to Osaka.
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