Tokyo.
The timeline suddenly came to winter. The sudden change in the weather made Tang Ze complain a lot, but he had no choice but to accept it.
But even as the weather gets colder, the city always keeps running like a machine, with countless people forming the gears, but they are not necessary.
If it breaks, just replace it. No one is necessary. This is the cold reality.
Standing in front of the bus stop and observing his surroundings, Tang Ze unconsciously thought of the previous case.
Shaking his head, Tang Ze freed himself from the slightly negative mood.
"What are you thinking about? Are you frowning because something is bothering you?" A gentle female voice suddenly came into his ears, bringing Tang Ze back to his senses from his personal world.
Ayako was standing in front of Tang Ze at this moment. She was wearing a white turtleneck sweater with a black windbreaker jacket on the outside and black trousers underneath.
The simple contrast between black and white adds a touch of sexiness to her intellectuality.
A bright and gentle smile bloomed on Ayako's cheek, dispelling the faint haze in Tang Ze's heart, and he even no longer felt the cold.
Dating.
This is a joyful thing.
It will make you forget the unpleasantness at work, help you adjust your mood, and let you face every day positively.
At least at this moment, Tang Ze's painting style suddenly changed from its previous slightly depressed and sad style to bright and warm colors.
"It's just some work stuff, it's been resolved." Tang Ze smiled and said, "Seeing you makes me feel much better."
"Really? That's not that exaggerated." Ayako took Tang Ze's arm and nudged him lightly, feeling a little embarrassed. "You're so smooth-talking~"
"Let's go, don't you want to go to the aquarium?" Tang Ze said with a smile, "Let's go for a good stroll today."
"Well, let's go~"
Sunshine Aquarium is located in Ikebukuro, a bustling urban area.
The aquarium here is also a frequent date spot for couples, where they can watch countless species of fish swimming in the ocean tunnel.
Transparent fish swim by in groups. As the name suggests, you can even see the bones inside their bodies, which is quite magical.
Tropical fish of various colors are swimming around among the colorful corals, looking very comfortable.
The transparent jellyfish transforms into beautiful dreamy colors under the colorful lights.
Tang Ze and his companions were admiring the scenery around them, walking and stopping, chatting and joking about the more unusual fish, and occasionally a huge creature would swim past them.
In a separate world of ice and snow, two adorable penguins snuggled up to each other, exuding the sour smell of love.
"By the way, Genichi-kun..."
Just as the two of them finished visiting the penguins and were about to move on to the next attraction, Ayako called out to Tang Ze a little embarrassedly, "Well... because of Sonoko... my mother knows about us..."
Hearing this, Tang Ze was stunned for a moment, but he felt that it was unexpected but reasonable. After all, given Sonoko's carefree personality, it was normal for Suzuki Tomoko to hear what she was saying.
However, this news came too suddenly, and it made Tang Ze a little panicked...
Tang Ze didn't know why he was panicking, but it was just a physiological reflex. He believed that many of his friends who met their partner's parents had this feeling.
Oh, everyone is single... That's fine...
But you can still imagine it for a moment... Do you feel a bit of panic when facing the unknown?
However, after the tension, Tang Ze immediately calmed down. After calming down, Tang Ze looked at Ayako and asked, "What was Aunt Suzuki's reaction when she found out? Did she agree or..."
"Of course I agree!"
Ayako didn't wait for Tang Ze to finish, as if she was afraid that Tang Ze would think too much, so she quickly interrupted Tang Ze's words, and then said shyly: "You two met before, and my mother said she was very impressed with you and very satisfied with you... She said I found a good husband..."
When Ayako said this, her face had turned red, and her last sentence was as soft as a mosquito. If it weren't for Tang Ze's sensitive ears, he would hardly have heard what she said.
However, while Tang Ze felt that Ayako was cute, he was also a little surprised.
You have to know that Suzuki Tomoko is very strong, and Kyogoku Makoto has to pass the test before he can get permission to officially date Sonoko.
But when he came to his place, he had never even met her in person. He just heard that Ayako was dating him, so he directly agreed to their relationship. From what Ayako said, she also admired him very much.
If I had to say I had seen him before, it would have been when I was on the cruise ship helping to protect the Black Pearl. I never expected that the good impression he left on me that time would actually help me now.
It can be said that it was an unexpected success.
"So do you want me to visit them now? What gift should I buy? What do my uncle and aunt like?..." Tang Ze scratched his head and blurted out several questions.
Although I felt somewhat inexplicably uncomfortable and didn't know what to do when visiting someone for the first time, I had to go even if I was unsure. It was a matter of etiquette.
After all, he was in love with someone else's daughter, and now that the parents knew about it, he had to visit them.
This is not only a courtesy, a responsibility, but also an attitude. It shows not only to my parents but also to my lover that I am serious about this relationship.
Isn’t that saying very well, “Any relationship that is not aimed at marriage is hooliganism.”
If you keep making excuses, not only your mother-in-law but also your girlfriend will probably be unhappy.
Although Ayako had never heard this sentence before, she was very happy when she heard that Tang Ze's first reaction was not to refuse but to visit him, and there was a little more tenderness in her eyes when she looked at Tang Ze.
"No need to visit right away, don't rush." Seeing Tang Ze's questions coming one after another, Ayako quickly said, "I told my mother not to worry and give you some time to prepare."
After saying that, Ayako took Tang Ze's arm and said with a gentle smile, "After all, asking you to come here so suddenly is really a bit too abrupt."
"Thank you so much. I was actually quite nervous. Now that I've arrived at your house, I don't know what to do with my hands and feet." Tang Ze couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when he heard that and said with a smile.
"So even a famous criminal can get nervous." Ayako narrowed her eyes in laughter and jokingly said, "The reports say you're calm and decisive, like a general."
"This can't be summed up in one sentence." Tang Ze said angrily: "I think no matter which man meets his mother-in-law for the first time, it will probably not be a good experience.
Otherwise, put yourself in my shoes and think about how you would feel if you visited my house. Would you worry that my parents don't like you? "
"It seems to be true." Ayako thought for a moment, then looked at Tang Ze with an unnatural expression and asked, "Uncle and aunt don't really dislike me, do they?"
"Don't worry, a virtuous girl like you is too worthy to be liked. It's impossible for you to be disliked."
Tang Ze held Ayako's hand and pulled her forward, "Don't think about that, let's go eat after visiting the aquarium."
"Okay, how about going for Sukiyaki?" Ayako suggested.
"That's great, it's a good time to celebrate."
"What are you celebrating?"
Tang Ze looked at Ayako and smiled gently, saying, "Celebrate gaining aunt's approval~"
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