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So...can I make a slightly outrageous request?"
"You don't need to be so polite to my boyfriend."
Su Qing pinched Zhen Zhou's cheek; her skin was as smooth as a freshly peeled egg.
The other party has probably maintained this speaking pattern for more than a decade, so it is indeed difficult to adjust in a short period of time.
Fortunately, he could clearly sense that the other person was gradually learning to be "honest," which was a huge improvement.
The joy of being touched and the shyness flushed Mahiru's ears red.
"Can I pay for these glasses? I'd also like to give you a gift."
Mahiru bit her lower lip, still a little nervous.
To the innocent young girl, giving away something Su Qing was going to buy as a gift seemed like a bit like "robbery".
That's why she felt she had "gone a bit too far".
"Are you going to give me a ride?"
Su Qing was visibly taken aback for a moment, but when she saw Mahiru nod firmly, that look of surprise instantly turned into a smile.
"Actually, gifts aren't limited to physical items. You've already given me so much, but if you want to give me something, I'm asking you to."
"That's exactly what I meant... you idiot."
Mahiru's lips moved slightly, uttering a silent murmur, before she smiled and took her boyfriend's hand to pay the bill.
It's worth mentioning that Mahiru not only paid for the glasses, but also for the three pairs of earplugs.
When Su Qing asked why, the girl simply looked at her big, watery eyes and said in an extremely cute tone:
"Because if you pay for it, then it becomes a gift from my boyfriend to them, right?"
Thinking about it that way, I still feel a little jealous...
With his girlfriend saying all that, what else could Su Qing say?
But she really is a jealous person.
After a moment of utter disbelief, he simply agreed.
Thinking about it, that makes sense. He bought four extra copies to better protect Mahiru, so perhaps giving them to her in her name would be the best option.
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The sun was high in the sky, and noon had quietly arrived.
After lunch, the two visited Kiyomizu-dera Temple once again.
The difference between large-scale group activities and a couple spending time alone is self-evident.
More importantly, the two of them haven't left any memories of each other here.
Inside the temple engulfed in flames, a lively girl happily holds a boy's hand.
The wind chimes that passed by jingled and tinkled along with the crisp, melodious sound.
Liking something is largely an insatiable desire to share it.
Mahiru suddenly started talking more.
That was an emotion that had been building up since the first day of the school trip, because she hadn't seen her boyfriend.
Mahiru chattered on and on, having rehearsed what she wanted to say countless times in her mind, yet she never grew tired of it.
The smile on her face was not only from the joy of traveling, but also because Su Qing was right beside her.
The midday sun grew even warmer.
The rustling light, like water, scattered and fragmented across the gravelly ground of the courtyard.
On the suspended wooden balcony, the wind from the ancient temple once again bestows autumn maple leaves upon the flax-colored girl.
Su Qing childishly collected the maple leaves that were blown by and arranged them into a pretty heart shape, then had Mahiru stand on it.
"You should be surrounded by the love of the whole world."
These are Su Qing's original words.
Midori's caramel-colored eyes sparkled and sparkled, and the sun in the sky suddenly dimmed a little.
Then, with a sweet and dignified smile, she shook her head slightly, completely ignoring the gazes of others, and pulled Su Qing's hand into her arms.
Speak softly:
"If this love doesn't include you, then I'd rather be alone, so please don't leave me alone, okay?"
Upon hearing this, Su Qing simply responded softly, "Okay."
Deep love needs no words, because concrete love always leaves people speechless.
Maju lay on Su Qing's chest, listening to his warm heartbeat.
She remembered the shooting star from that day. She had only caught a glimpse of it by chance, but she saw that its eyes were filled with the utter darkness of the night, without a single ray of light.
As if it were an illusion, when she woke up the next day, he was as gentle to her as ever.
But how could the girl bear to see the boy helpless and alone in that abyss?
Mahiru closed her eyes and wrote Su Qing's name countless times in her heart.
"Qing, do you know? There is no day without light in this world."
Since you have become my light, I will only be your day.
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Chapter 309 Next Summer
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The warm breeze pushed the bright sun westward.
The intimate couple attracted the attention of many other tourists, but they seemed oblivious and slowly climbed the Otowa Waterfall inside Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
The refreshing mist from the waterfall gently calmed the excited beat in their hearts.
Su Qing's gaze pierced through the layers of mist, settling on the magnificent waterfall that resembled an inverted Milky Way, and she suddenly said:
"How about I take you to the beach next summer?"
"Okay..." Mahiru nodded gently, her eyes shy, her voice hesitant, "I've never been to the beach before, I've only seen it from afar, because I can't swim..."
"Going to the beach is really just about playing in the water and sand, feeling the sea breeze, etc. Very few people swim there, but even so, everyone still has a lot of fun, right?"
Su Qing patted Mahiru's head, not thinking she lacked common sense, but just finding her silly and cute.
"But if you'd like, I can take you surfing."
He was referring to stand-up paddleboards, which are longer and wider than regular surfboards.
"Surfing? That must be really difficult, especially with two people..."
Mahiru was slightly taken aback, her expression conflicted.
The fact that she couldn't swim was just an excuse.
Going to the beach means wearing a swimsuit, right?
But Su Qing's half-naked appearance was still too stimulating for her...
However, there are still more than six months left, so we can always overcome this!
And surfing...
It sounds like it would be quite fun?
"It's okay, I know how. You just need to fasten the tow rope and life jacket, and I'll take care of the rest."
Su Qing smiled slightly and said.
"Sounds pretty reliable~"
Mahiru covered her mouth and smiled knowingly, but she didn't think the other person was deliberately showing off or flaunting their skills.
Even if Su Qing were just an ordinary person, she would still love him passionately.
"That's what they say, but I've never carried a person surfing before, so I might actually swallow a few mouthfuls of seawater."
Su Qing thought that Mahiru would be a little disappointed, but she unexpectedly laughed even more.
"It's okay, isn't it more fun that way?"
"Where is the interesting part?"
Su Qing couldn't figure it out, so she humbly asked for help.
"Hmm~ For example, I can see how disheveled you look when you fall into the water."
"It's Mahiru saying mischievously."
Actually, she thought Su Qing would look sexy with her hair and body wet, but she'd save that for later.
"If I fall into the water, won't you fall into the water too? You idiot."
Su Qing glanced at the girl helplessly, knowing in her heart that it was definitely not for that reason.
"That's what makes it fun, you silly goose~"
Mahiru shook her head, looking quite pleased with herself, and at the same time used a whisper to return the two-word mantra to Su Qing.
Su Qing had nothing to say, so he could only accept the idea of falling into the water together and gently hug the girl's slender and smooth waist.
"You're so thin, I feel like you could eat more."
Sometimes he really didn't dare to use too much force, for fear of breaking her.
The scent lingering in her ear made Mahiru's heart flutter. She didn't dare turn around for a moment, and blushed as she softly retorted:
"I think most girls still prefer to be thin, right? Besides, I already eat enough."
Mahiru's voice grew softer and softer.
After meeting Su Qing, she seemed to have an appetite, eating more and more, and even having dessert after meals from time to time.
If she hadn't noticed the subtle signs of weight gain in time and increased her yoga practice, Su Qing would have turned into a chubby little boy long ago!
"I like you no matter what."
Su Qing's words were willful, but the moment his gentle brows caught Mahiru's eye, she immediately forgave his willfulness.
"Hmm... No, this is the only thing that's non-negotiable. I also want to present my best self to you."
Mahiru used to do yoga simply for self-discipline and exercise, but now her thoughts are much simpler.
—I want to make my boyfriend happy!
"fool."
After sighing, Su Qing commented on the girl in his arms.
"You're the idiot!"
Mahiru retorted coquettishly, not to be outdone.
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The two did not choose to continue exploring Kiyomizu-dera Temple after that.
Although Kyoto is famous for its temples and shrines, Mahiru and Su Qing happen to be the same as people who don't believe in so-called "divine blessings," so they didn't do things like other couples who ask for fortunes or pray to Buddha.
After leaving the temple, the two bought matcha ice cream and wagashi (Japanese sweets) in the surrounding area.
Mahiru said they were all delicious, but Su Qing said they were just so-so. In comparison, he was more looking forward to going back to eat the dishes she made.
Mahiru lowered her head in embarrassment at the praise, then lied and said she couldn't eat anymore, giving him the rest of the wagashi (Japanese sweets).
Unexpectedly, after taking a bite, Su Qing suddenly changed her mind and said it was delicious.
After stealing a glance at the smile on the other person's face, Mahiru knew exactly what he meant by "delicious".
So he secretly lowered his head even further.
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