December 30th, the second day of Winter COMI.

Tokyo International Showcase.

After a few months, Kato Yusuke came here again.

Just like the situation at Xia COMI, there were huge crowds of people outside the venue. Even though it was already the twelfth lunar month of winter, it still couldn't stop people's enthusiasm.

Wherever you look, the dense crowds are as dark and suffocating as the tide.

The piercing noise fills the sky, with more vitality than in midsummer, injecting a bit of warmth into this winter.

——The noise makes people dizzy.

Holding Comiket's club-specific admission ticket, Kato Yusuke entered the East Building venue where clubs gathered.

The noise outside suddenly became much quieter.

He did not stop and continued walking alone.

Go up the stairs to the second floor.

Every time you take a step forward, the hustle and bustle around you disappears a little.

Until I came to an office door.

Ignoring the "General personnel only" sign, Yusuke Kato pushed the door open and walked in.

In a warm room, a sophisticated and capable woman is sitting on the sofa.

The long brown-red hair is soft and dense, flowing along the slightly heroic face and draped over the shoulders.

There are two light red eye shadows painted on the white eyelids, which complement the vermilion lips, making her slightly charming.

The black suit is naturally open, revealing the pomegranate red silk shirt, and the slim-fitting black trousers set off the slender legs, which is both chic and formal.

The client held his arms, crossed his legs, and assumed a queen-like posture, then lightly closed his eyes and lowered his head to take a nap.

Kato Yusuke's footsteps paused.

Not wanting to wake the other person, he lightly touched the door behind him, then slowed down and walked over, taking off his coat and covering the other person.

Maybe it's because he didn't sleep deeply in the first place, or maybe he still retains some instinctive wariness against the outside world.

Although his movement was very slight, Akane Kurisaka was still awakened by the rustling movement and opened her beautiful eyes alertly.

As soon as she saw him, the sharpness in her majestic eyes faded away, turning into a half-dreaming laziness.

"... Huh~~ When did you get here, you little bastard?" the client asked with half-squinted eyes, leaning on the sofa lazily and not moving.

Kato Yusuke sat down next to her and casually put the cap on his head and the paper bag he brought beside him, "I just came in not long ago. Sorry, did I disturb you?"

Akane Benisaka yawned, pulled his coat up a little, and replied: "I don't blame you, I fell asleep accidentally."

There was still a hint of sleepiness in his voice as he spoke, obviously he hadn't slept enough yet.

Seeing her like this, Kato Yusuke asked casually: "Did you stay up late last night?"

"Absolutely. There was a case recently. I just came back from Osaka last night."

"Thank you, but why did you call me here today?"

Akane Benisaka yawned again.

"It's nothing, I just brought you some souvenirs. Here, take it."

As she said this, she picked up a square gift box from the side and handed it over.

"……What's this?"

"Open it and see for yourself."

Kato Yusuke nodded and started to unpack.

Although the other party's tone was a bit bossy, as the two of them had been together for a long time, he had become accustomed to this in her.

After opening the lid, what comes into view is a ball buried in white plastic foam...

"...Oh, is it a mug?"

Rustle~

Kato Yusuke took out the cup.

The smooth white porcelain glaze is printed with orange patterns that look like window grilles and paper-cuts. The style is neither monotonous nor exuberant.

When you touch it with your thumb, you can feel the slight concave and convex feeling outlined by the pattern, which is very textured.

Kato Yusuke played with the cup for a moment and couldn't help but sigh, "...this is damn capitalism."

"Huh? What did you say?" Akane Kurisaka frowned and looked at him.

"Nothing, I just wanted to say that you bought this."

Kato Yusuke put the mug back into the box, then picked up the instruction manual that came with the mug, and said silently: "Besides, do you call this a specialty of Osaka?"

"Why not?"

Akane Kurisaka looked at the Hermès manual he held between his fingers with a leisurely smile, and said lazily: "That's something I bought seriously from Osaka."

"Can this still be considered?"

Kato Yusuke asked: "It's like Hokkaido's special soup curry. Is it actually sold in Saitama Prefecture?"

"What kind of incomprehensible metaphor are you talking about?"

Akane Hongsaka couldn't help but laugh: "Also, what do you mean by capitalism just now?"

Kato Yusuke smiled and said nothing, just took the bag aside and handed it to the other party, "This is for you."

"what??"

"The gift I was going to give you is now a gift in return."

"Gift in return..."

Akane Hongsaka muttered, and at the same time started to open the return gift.

——Inside is a unique silk scarf.

The fragrant orange satin is printed with many gorgeous and eye-catching patterns, which looks both retro and fashionable.

"--oh?"

Akane Hongsaka's expression became strange, and she looked sideways at someone, "Did you go to their store too? Go shopping with your girlfriend?"

"That's not the point of the problem."

Kato Yusuke shook his head, his expression slightly depressed.

"I originally wanted to buy a mug similar to yours, but they said it was a VIP-restricted product and I was not qualified to buy it."

Akane Benisaka laughed, "Pfft~", and while laughing, she put an arm on his shoulder and said happily:

"How about big sister give you my card, and you can buy whatever you want next time~"

A burst of fragrance rushed into Kato Yusuke's nose, and at the same time something soft pressed on his shoulders.

He looked at the face so close and asked thoughtfully: "Are you trying to catch me?"

Akane Benisaka blinked in curiosity, then slightly raised the corners of her lips, playing with the taste: "Well, do you want to fish?"

Kato Yusuke's eyes swept over her face, his careless eyes seemed to have some thoughts, and finally he laughed hoarsely.

"let me consider it."

As if he lowered his voice deliberately, his Susu voice sounded a bit sultry.

Akane Hongsaka was stunned for a moment, briefly looked away from his face, squinted her eyes slightly and said, "...it would be a pity that you little bastard doesn't want to be a cowherd."

After she finished speaking, she lowered her head, looked at the silk scarf in her hand for a moment, then looked at someone again, pretending to be calm and said: "However, I didn't expect you to buy this..."

Kato Yusuke smiled slightly, "I didn't expect to bump into you so coincidentally."

"That's true. It's really a coincidence."

Akane Benisaka smiled knowingly, handed him the silk scarf, and said lazily: "It happens to be a little cold, tie it for me."

Kato Yusuke couldn't help but be stunned, "What is it?"

"Um?"

"I've only worn a tie and scarf, or...do you want me to tie a beautiful red scarf for you?"

"red scarf?"

Akane Akane looked at him with a "What are you talking about" expression on her face, and finally said in disappointment: "You are really stupid, forget it, I will teach you this once, so that you will not show such stupidity in front of women in the future."

As soon as she finished speaking, she took someone step by step and started teaching.

Along with the faint rustling movement, the silk scarf was quickly tied.

"How is it? Have you learned it?"

Kato Yusuke nodded and looked at her with his eyes.
To be continued...