Chapter 142 Let Nissan take care of your 'vanity' today (3300)
"Rent a car?"
Junichi Sei shook his head: "There's no need."
Although Hayakawa Sakuno didn't consider herself a vain person, she couldn't help but lower her head guiltily under the direct gaze of the man opposite her.
It does seem silly to spend almost two months' worth of pocket money just to rent a decent car.
But is it really that bad for my terrible life?
This thought vanished in just two seconds.
She stubbornly raised her head, her voice turning cold: "If you think I'm vain, you don't have to lend it to me."
Growing up in the land of cherry blossoms, a land where male superiority and female inferiority are deeply ingrained, Hayakawa Sakuno has never been happy since birth.
In addition, due to her poor family background since childhood, Hayakawa Sakuno's arrogant personality hides an inferiority complex that cannot be revealed.
Even when I saw things I liked as a child, like pretty butterfly hair clips or strawberry skirts that went past my knees, I had to swallow them back because of my mother's and my own circumstances. I would watch other classmates show off while I secretly envied them from a corner.
After her biological father passed away, her situation worsened. Relatives from her father's side and people around her all criticized her and her mother as unlucky, thus giving them several more nicknames out of nowhere: unwanted child, unlucky child.
Being ostracized by classmates, even some former close friends distanced themselves because of these gossips.
Some teachers, despite realizing this, chose to ignore it, content with simply collecting their salary, which gradually led to their own aversion to learning.
Even after her mother remarried, she almost became superfluous.
They were even required to swallow their anger, even if they were treated unfairly in the family.
The only saving grace was that her stepfather wasn't as bad as her friends described. Because of his busy work, he neglected even his wife, so he had no time to care about his stepdaughter.
And the idiot, nerdy guy who's obsessed with some lousy woman is even less likely to make a move on her.
I thought that my life would only get better after I graduated from university and started to support myself.
But this guy in front of them suddenly seemed to have a breakthrough and took the initiative to adjust their lives in the right direction.
Although I initially approached the situation with a critical eye and didn't want to get involved, the other party seemed to have a knack for stirring my emotions.
Especially after returning from that beach swim, Hayakawa Sakuno felt for the first time that she was valued and treated equally.
And that is why, her emotions were revealed time and time again unintentionally.
They even hope that with the other party's help, they can get back everything they have lost.
But her naive idea was completely shattered simply because the other party said it was unnecessary.
This made Hayakawa Sakuno feel extremely uncomfortable, so she turned and left.
"What's wrong? Are you angry?"
Junichi grabbed the other person's arm.
"Let me go!"
Hayakawa Sakuno struggled desperately, trying to appear cool, but she was so vulnerable that she started to cry.
Everyone can think she's vain, but if this guy in front of her thinks so too, she'll feel really bad!
"I just said there was no need to lend you the car, not that I wouldn't lend you the money."
Junichi Segawa shoved ten Fukuzawa Yukichi cards directly into the other person's hand, his expression slightly helpless.
Hayakawa Sakuno stiffened and looked over, puzzled.
"I already borrowed the car a long time ago."
As he spoke, Junichi Segami took out the R8 car key and pressed it twice at the parking space the two of them had just passed.
When Hayakawa Sakuno saw the logo on the car, she was completely stunned.
R8!!
I'm afraid even if you wanted to rent it, you might not be able to.
"Are you vain? That's perfect, I'm pretty vain too. Since it's a class reunion, we're definitely going to have to fight it out!"
Junichi grinned, looking completely at ease.
"puff……"
Hayakawa Sakuno almost laughed at the other person's funny antics, but immediately covered her mouth and rolled her eyes at him.
Then, with great concern, she said, "This must have cost a lot of money!"
"It didn't cost me a penny, a friend lent it to me!"
Junichi shrugged.
Hayakawa Sakuno looked at her suspiciously: "Which friend?"
Clearly, she didn't believe the other person had such a rich second-generation friend, and felt that he was just putting on a brave face.
Junichi Sei said in a serious tone, "Kota Amon, that close friend I mentioned before, he never blinks an eye when it comes to spending money!"
Yes, it's in Master Saionji!
Before Hayakawa Sakuno could say anything, Sei Junichi jumped into the car first: "Since we've already borrowed the car, it's up to you whether you sit or not!"
Hayakawa Sakuno immediately got angry, wiped her eyes, and chased after him: "Who said I wouldn't sit?"
"It's so hot, why didn't you come in and turn on the air conditioner sooner?"
Once inside the passenger seat, Hayakawa Sakuno touched and fiddled with the objects, her voice filled with excitement.
"Because someone is crying outside."
"you!"
Hayakawa Sakuno blushed and wanted to hit him, but Sei Junichi suddenly stepped on the gas, causing her to scream in fright at the unique roar of the R8 exhaust pipe: "Ah—"
"It doesn't matter how loud you shout, this car has good sound insulation."
"asshole!"
[Ding! Hayakawa Sakuno's dislike level increases by 1!]
...
Hayakawa Sakuno's high school reunion this time was held at Shidax Karaoke.
Because of its wide variety of food, weekly member discounts, and gifts for those visiting during their birthday month, it is known as the most popular karaoke spot in Japan, ranking first on the list.
Typically, daytime prices are nearly half the price of evening prices, so the party organizer booked a luxury private room at noon.
A single private room cost 100 yen. We booked two adjacent rooms for a buffet. There were 26 people in total, and the cost per person was less than 850 yen.
Unless there's a genuine reason preventing them from coming, they generally mind this small expense.
Of course, this doesn't exclude people who simply don't like lively atmospheres.
"Shiina!"
At the karaoke entrance, Kaori Ogasawara raised her arm high, excitedly waving to Hitomi Shiina in the distance.
Shiina Hitomi smiled faintly and quickly went to greet her.
But as they got closer, they seemed to notice something and teased, "Wow, that's rare. You didn't bring a male companion. What about that big island? Didn't he bother you?"
Kaori Ogasawara rolled her eyes: "He thought about it, but as soon as I said he'd pay for the whole venue, he backed down immediately."
These words were obviously said intentionally by Ogasawara Kaori.
Since she's made up her mind to date Junichi Se, she naturally won't contact any other guys. Even if all the fishponds were combined, they couldn't afford Junichi Se's apartment with the Higanbana tree.
Shiina Hitomi seemed to have anticipated what the other person was talking about, and then turned her gaze to the other person's cheeks: "Have you had something good happen to you recently? You look very healthy!"
Although Ogasawara Kaori is usually cheerful, her smile never stopped when we met this time, and she was exceptionally bright.
Is it that obvious?
Ogasawara said funnyly.
"It's quite obvious, similar to those girls who are obsessed with love."
Shiina Hitomi nodded.
"Get lost!" Kaori Ogasawara playfully slapped the other person.
After playing around for a while, the two turned their attention to other people.
However, after looking left and right, I couldn't find the right person.
"By the way, where is Sakuno? Doesn't she usually arrive early?"
Shiina Hitomi turned her gaze back to Ogasawara Kaori.
Kaori Ogasawara's eyes flickered, and the face of another man immediately came to mind.
I wonder if that guy will come along!
Given Sakuno's personality, she'll probably use her as a shield again!
Thinking about it, Ogasawara Kaori's eyes involuntarily curved into crescent shapes, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly: "Who knows? Anyway, he will definitely come."
Shiina Hitomi didn't understand what the other person meant, and sighed, "Yes, Sakuno will definitely come to an occasion like today."
As they said this, their gazes focused on one spot.
There, a girl was surrounded by a group of classmates, like a star being fawned over.
In the past, there were more boys than girls, but this time it was girls.
Because, now the other party is already taken.
The other person seemed to notice Shiina Hitomi and Ogasawara's gazes as well, a knowing smile playing on their lips as they approached: "Long time no see, Shiina, Ogasawara!"
Shiina Hitomi nodded reservedly; she always maintained a cool and aloof demeanor when facing outsiders.
Ogasawara Kaori, however, found it even stranger. She ignored the other person and greeted the boy who had come with her, saying, "Hanarun-san, why do you look so pale? Have you been drained dry?"
The boy called Hanarin by Ogasawara Kaori was a tall, thin boy with fair skin and silver glasses. He was quite handsome, but his cheeks were a bit thin, making him look like he hadn't eaten for several meals. He was obviously a little uncomfortable when he saw Ogasawara Kaori and forced a smile, saying, "We're old classmates, so don't make fun of me."
When the girl saw Ogasawara Kaori talking directly to her male companion, a hint of barely perceptible anger flashed across her face, but she hid it well and stepped between the two of them: "Ogasawara, why didn't you bring your male companion this time? That's really strange!"
Kaori Ogasawara was quite blunt, retorting directly: "Isn't this because you're afraid some vixens will steal other people's partners? Picking up what other people don't want and eating it is just too easy."
The girl's eyelids twitched violently upon hearing this, but she suppressed her anger and retorted in a lukewarm tone, "Shouldn't it be you, Ogasawara Kaori, who's not picky about food? You even take advantage of scholarships for students from impoverished families."
"you!"
Kaori Ogasawara, whose past pain had been touched, was clearly the first to break down, pointing at the other person and unable to speak.
Seeing this, the girl raised her haughty chin and snorted, "I know you good sisters are all in this together, but you don't have to rush up here to make things difficult. Where's Sakura? Is she too broke to take a taxi and can't come?"
Shiina Hitomi, who hadn't intended to speak, raised an eyebrow and was about to open her mouth when she heard a gasp from the side.
"boom!!!"
At the same time, everyone heard a deafening roar. A silver-gray car speeding towards them screeched as its tires scraped against the ground at the exact distance. Then, with a graceful drift, it came to a smooth stop in the middle of the parking space between the two cars.
"Wow, it's an R8! And that drifting into the parking space is amazing!"
"Yeah, he's so handsome!"
"That's so cool! I thought it was just something made up for TV dramas, but it actually works!"
"Tch, that's way too flashy!"
Amidst the murmurs of the students, the two people in the driver's and passenger's seats opened the car doors one after the other.
In particular, the boy's tall and upright figure, which was taller than the average person, coupled with his handsome and rugged features, immediately attracted everyone's attention.
The girl patted her chest, still a little shaken: "You scared me to death! Couldn't you have parked properly?"
The boy laughed heartily, his deep, bright eyes seemingly capable of drawing people in: "No, because I'm going to make you proud for the entire day!"
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