In the busiest district of Tokyo, he quietly sat in the elevator, walked down the hallway, and arrived in front of a bar.
The name of the bar was Hanabi.
Translated, it means "sparks."
The meaning is quite clear; the bar owner obviously wanted the customers who came here to drink to spark something between them.
Just seeing this name, Masayo Aoshima already felt her heart beat faster.
Girls, after all, come in two types, either they like money, or they like romance.
The Hanabi bar is precisely that type of high-end, romantic bar.
Upon entering the bar, the soft and relaxing music calms the emotions. She stands in front of the panoramic window and watches the bright lights below.
This atmosphere, this design, she hadn't even tried a drink yet, and her mood had already subtly changed.
Lin Yi was sitting in a box-shaped seat, greeting the two sisters from Qingdao.
He had only invited Masayo Aoshima, but Mina Aoshima had followed him as well.
This did not surprise Lin Yi, as it was something he had anticipated.
"I brought my sister, I hope it won't bother you," Masayo Aoshima apologized as she arrived.
"Of course, it's not a problem."
Lin Yi smiled and said, "The more, the merrier, right? Please, sit down."
The seat was U-shaped, and Masayo Aoshima naturally sat next to Lin Yi.
Mina Aoshima looked around and didn't sit directly next to her sister, instead turning around and sitting on the other side of Lin Yi.
"..."
Masayo Aoshima wanted to let out an "mmp" in her mind, but held it in.
She asked, "Mina, why are you sitting there?"
Lin Yi also curiously looked at the younger sister who was stealing her older sister, wanting to understand how her mind worked.
"Because my sister is very interested in Lin Yi."
Mina Aoshima said naturally, "So I want to get a closer look at what kind of person Lin Yi is, to see why my sister likes him so much."
"¡Mina~~!" Masayo Aoshima felt embarrassed by what her sister had said, and she no longer even remembered to be angry.
Lin Yi was also surprised by the younger sister's frankness.
At her age, does she really not know how to speak indirectly...?
It's clear she's a spoiled girl, like those naughty kids that relatives bring to New Year's gatherings, and see other families' action figures and say they want them.
That tests a person's reaction skills.
You can't give, absolutely not.
But directly rejecting her would make you seem stingy.
What to do in this case?
If she wants it, I'll give it, but not for free; I'll set a condition through which the goal of giving it in the future will be achieved.
For example: "Do you like it? When you take first place in your course (and enter a prestigious high school), I'll give it to you."
The current situation is very similar to the one above.
Lin Yi can't directly say "I like you too," that would be too straightforward, and what if there's a misunderstanding? The girl might have just come because she had free time, and that would be awkward.
But you also can't reject her, girls hate being rejected, even if that guy isn't to their liking, rejecting her is like damaging her pride.
So, Lin Yi smiled and said: "A charming girl like Masayo, I'd also like to get to know her better."
This response avoided the dangerous area and expressed his intention, perfect!
Masayo Aoshima, hearing this, smiled broadly, happier than ever, and instinctively began playing with her hair.
What could be happier in the world than "I pay attention to you, and you pay attention to me too"?
Lin Yi snapped his fingers, called the waiter, and ordered three appetizer drinks.
Mina Aoshima couldn't wait to ask Lin Yi: "Lin Yi, you still haven't guessed my occupation... keep guessing."
Lin Yi said: "Hmm... Your sister is wearing a black dress, and you're wearing a white one. It's evident that the dressing style of both sisters is similar, and judging by the appetizers you ordered, it seems that your tastes in drinks are also alike."
"So I dare to guess that you work at a bank, is that right?"
In the morning, Lin Yi had touched Masayo Aoshima's hands several times before giving his answer.
Now, Lin Yi just took a glance, and he didn't even intend to touch Mina Aoshima's hand, his attitude was already quite clear: "I'm not that interested in you, but I don't want to reject you, so let's guess randomly."
Masayo Aoshima understood how Lin Yi expressed himself, and covered her mouth while smiling.
"Wow." Mina Aoshima, surprised, said: "You're really amazing, Lin Yi. You actually guessed that!"
"....."
Clearly, Lin Yi, the one giving the answers, was also more surprised because he had just guessed randomly and got it right, like throwing an empty water bottle into a wet waste bin and having the municipal guard catch it as they passed by.
Lin Yi calmed his surprise at guessing correctly and then asked: "So, do both of you work at the same bank?"
While asking, Lin Yi looked at Masayo Aoshima, showing that he was only interested in her.
This gesture greatly pleased Masayo Aoshima, who smiled: "No, we don't work at the same bank."
"But our workplaces aren't far, we can walk there in half an hour, so we go and come together." Mina Aoshima continued, clearly seeking Lin Yi's attention.
"It's a shame that Mina will soon move in with her fiancé... I'm afraid we won't go to work together anymore."
Masayo Aoshima, without changing her expression, dropped the news that her little sister already had a fiancé.
"Yes..." Mina Aoshima, thinking about it, felt somewhat down: "I've grown up with my sister since we were little, and now we're going to separate... Honestly, I'm worried I won't get used to it."
"Really? So Mina is getting married so soon... Well, I congratulate you in advance."
Lin Yi quickly ended the topic. He had gone out to flirt, not to be an emotional counselor.
Besides, what do I care if you get married or not? Can't I flirt if you're already married?
Just then, the waiter brought three appetizer cocktails.
"Let's go, let's toast with a drink first."
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