Chapter 143
The scene shifts toward Otonokizaka Academy. At the very moment Takamine Mineo was sleeping soundly, the school bell signaling the end of classes rang out precisely on time.
Inside a second-year high school classroom, students were busy tidying up their desks.
Kosaka Honoka, after straightening up her workspace, pulled out her phone with the intention of using it for a brief moment.
"Eh? Mineo-Oniichan sent me a message?"
Honoka noticed an unread incoming message on her phone and opened it with curiosity.
After processing the contents of the message, Honoka suddenly stood up with an expression of pure joy.
"Umi~, Kotori~, come here quickly!"
Along with Honoka's shout of excitement, the eyes of everyone in the classroom shifted toward her.
However, Honoka paid no mind to the curious stares of her classmates; she simply gripped her phone tightly and ran straight to Sonoda Umi.
Umi looked at Honoka's visibly emotional state and said in a resigned tone:
"Honoka, why are you being so emotional? You just gave me a start."
Minami Kotori walked with small steps toward Honoka's side. She observed the energetic Honoka and asked with curiosity:
"Honoka, did something wonderful happen?"
"This is more than just wonderful!"
Honoka's face was beaming with delight. Initially, she wanted to share the news about Mineo's arrival with her two best friends right then and there.
However, after noticing the presence of her classmates surrounding them, she changed her words:
"Kotori, Umi, come with me to the roof! I have something very important to tell you!"
"Go to the roof? Alright..."
Hearing Honoka's words, Umi stood up from her seat. The three young girls walked out of the classroom and soon reached the rooftop.
Once they arrived, Honoka immediately closed the access door. Then, she grabbed Kotori's slender shoulders, looking so happy she was almost jumping.
"Umi, Kotori, do you know? Mineo-Oniichan just sent me a message. He's really coming to support us! Do you know? Mineo-Oniichan already arrived in Japan this morning!"
Hearing Honoka's words, Kotori and Umi were instantly stunned. A few seconds later, a flicker of indescribable surprise also radiated within the eyes of both girls.
"Honoka, is this true? Mineo-Oniichan... he really came?"
"Why would I lie to you? Look, Mineo-Oniichan sent me a message."
Honoka happily showed her phone to the two girls. Meanwhile, Umi also quickly pulled out her phone from her blazer pocket.
"Mineo-Oniichan sent a message to me as well."
There was a bright spark in Umi's eyes.
"Where is he in Tokyo right now? Do you know, Honoka?"
Hearing Umi's question, Honoka shook her head.
"Mineo-Oniichan didn't mention his location; he only said that he had to meet a friend first today. However, he plans to treat us to dinner tomorrow night. Once tomorrow's practice session is over, let's go meet him together! Kotori, Umi, are you willing?"
Hearing Honoka's words, Umi said with a slightly blushing tone:
"I... I have no problem on my end. Let's... let's go together tomorrow."
Then, Kotori also said with a joyful feeling:
"I'll definitely go too. This will be our first time meeting Mineo-Oniichan in person. Honoka, do we need to wear something a bit more formal?"
"Wear formal clothes?"
Hearing Kotori's words, Umi looked down at the school uniform she was currently wearing.
"We are all still students, so there's no need to wear anything too formal, right? Wearing the clothes we usually wear every day should be sufficient."
Hearing Umi's words, Honoka threw her arms around the necks of her two best friends.
"Oh, come on, what clothes we wear isn't that important! What matters is that tomorrow we can officially meet Mineo-Oniichan. Do you think Mineo-Oniichan has a very handsome face? Will his voice sound very gentle?"
Seeing how excited Honoka was, Umi glanced at her with a look of resignation:
"Honoka, why are you thinking so much? You'll find out as soon as you see Mineo-Oniichan tomorrow."
"I'm just really looking forward to it..."
Honoka smiled, then she pinched Kotori's soft cheek:
"Someone here is definitely looking forward to meeting Mineo-Oniichan much more than I am."
Because she was being looked at with a meaningful gaze by Honoka, Kotori's face instantly turned bright red.
"Honoka... what... what kind of nonsense are you talking about! Obviously... obviously we're all the same... we all really want to meet Mineo-Oniichan."
"I said 'someone,' Kotori, I didn't mention your name specifically. Why are you so tense? Eh? Umi, look over here, Kotori's face has turned so red! It's truly adorable... Kotori, can I give you a kiss?"
"No... you can't!!!"
The sounds of pure and adorable laughter from the three young girls echoed across the rooftop.
Unfortunately, there was no one else around to enjoy their charming side at this moment.
Time passed very quickly until nightfall arrived. Mineo woke up from bed at exactly six o'clock.
He picked up his phone and saw that the messages sent by Honoka, Umi, and the others had reached nearly 30 messages.
From the wording, Mineo could clearly feel that after learning of his arrival, their hearts were filled with emotional excitement and happiness.
Minami Kotori:
"Mineo-Oniichan, have you really arrived in Japan? I... I still don't dare to believe that this is reality. Mineo-Oniichan, are you very busy right now?"
"If that's the case... then I won't disturb you... I should rest early today so that I'll be in good physical and mental condition to meet you tomorrow."
Kousaka Honoka:
"Mineo-Oniichan! I feel really happy today! Did you actually come to Tokyo? I actually wanted to go to the airport right away to pick you up."
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