Tokyo life starting with painting

Chapter 143 Can’t I? (4000 words)

"So it's you." Chihaya Higashino nodded with satisfaction as she looked at Konoe Ryoka's cute appearance with red lips and white teeth.

She looked at Higashinoji quite reassuringly.

You see, this Konoe Ryoka has a soft personality, so she is indeed a good candidate for a girlfriend.

If Yumi Takahashi is considered as her girlfriend, she, as a sister, might be defeated by him.

And looking at the opponent's energetic appearance after training, I might not be able to beat her with my little arms and legs.

So Konoe Ryoka must be excellent.

Thinking of this, Chihaya Higashino just wanted to speak——

"I brought the tea and snacks. If you don't mind, please use them."

Higashinoji came out of the kitchen and said hello.

Listening to Higashinoji's voice, Higashino Chihaya suddenly shut up and stopped talking.

She knew her brother's temper very well. If she said that Konoe Ryoka was his girlfriend, Higashinoji would definitely laugh and brush it off and not admit it.

So she chose not to speak.

Seeing that Konoe Ryoka and the others were getting along well with Higashino Chihaya, Higashinoji thought for a while and said, "I'm sorry, I want to buy some ingredients next. I'll invite you all to stay for dinner today."

"How embarrassing is this?" Fujiwara Aoi stood up and wanted to refuse.

She originally wanted to create opportunities for Konoe Ryoka and Higashinoji, so it would be too much to bother Higashinoji with cooking.

But Yumi Takahashi next to her was also a daily rebel, with an excited look on her face: "Then can I go to your room, Mr. Higashino? I want to see the working environment of manga authors."

"sure."

Higashikata did not refuse.

There wasn't anything shady hidden in his room anyway.

"There are also cassette game consoles and controllers behind the TV. You can use them if you want to play. I put a few cushions in the cabinet next to them. Don't sit on the floor."

Higashino added one more sentence before walking towards the entrance: "Then I'm going out and I'll be back soon."

His voice disappeared quickly, and he had obviously gone out to buy the ingredients needed for the afternoon.

Of course, Yumi Takahashi would not be idle in the room. She begged Chihaya Higashino excitedly to take her to Higashino Tsukasa's room.

Behind them, Fujiwara Aoi and Konoe Ryoka didn't say anything, because they were actually very interested.

Especially Konoe Ryoka, her eyes secretly glanced over there, her face was red, and she didn't know what she was thinking.

They were soon led to the door by Higashino Chihaya. The door was ajar and could be pushed open with a gentle push.

Yumi Takahashi was the first to rush into the room when Aoi Fujiwara said, "Don't mess up other people's rooms." Then——

She made a sound of disappointment: "Teacher Higashino's room feels similar to an ordinary boy's room."

Yes.

The room in front of me feels like an ordinary boy's room.

If I had to find one difference, it would be that Higashinoji's room was very simple and simple.

There is a bench, a work table, a single bed against the wall, a window next to the wall, and a laptop on the desk on the left.

Other than that there is no furniture.

The room was kept very clean, showing the owner's good hygiene habits.

There was nothing like what Yumi Takahashi had imagined: "comic manuscripts everywhere, bed sheets in disarray, and the smell of ink in the air."

The only thing Takahashi Yumi was interested in was the workbench. She approached the workbench and just wanted to take a look at what was placed on it——

Snapped.

"What is this?"

Takahashi Yumi stumbled forward because she tripped over something, and then she looked at her feet in confusion.

It looked like a corrugated cardboard box, filled with paper and looking heavy.

"Hey, it's almost done, eh?" Fujiwara Aoi was trying to stop Takahashi Yumi from behind, and then she saw clearly what was in the carton.

She opened her mouth wide in surprise, and for a moment she couldn't say a word.

Yes.

I couldn't speak at all.

Stuffed in the cardboard box next to Higashinoji's workbench was obviously a whole box of manuscripts that Higashinoji had shot.

The reasons are all written above.

Why am I not satisfied with the storyboard? The plot progresses too fast.

Anyway, there are various reasons.

Looking at this whole box of manuscripts, Konoe Ryoka, who had always felt that Higashinoji was really a genius and could do anything, became a little silent.

It turns out that Higashinoji worked so hard when they didn't know it?

They were all speechless, but soon, Higashino Chihaya poked her head out from behind them, blinked and said, "Huh? This kind of box? I've seen Aji take it before."

She bypassed Yumi Takahashi, opened it and put it under the bookcase in the corner: "Look, there are many more here, and there are also some here."

Not just one box, but seven or eight boxes of comic manuscripts that had been shot were thrown under here.

This too realistic scene made Takahashi Yumi, who had always admired manga authors, shrink her head.

She has always thought drawing comics is very interesting.

But when she saw the terrifying amount of painting required, she was completely speechless. She could only touch her head, confused, and whispered in a low voice: "It turns out that Mr. Higashino also needs to work hard."

Yes, it turns out that genius still requires hard work.

Isn't Higashikata too powerful?

Several people left Higashinoji's room and chatted for a few more words.

Fujiwara Aoi feels that Higashinoji is indeed very powerful, not only has an interesting soul and good-looking appearance, but he is also hard-working and hard-working.

Takahashi Yumi said that Mr. Higashino is indeed a good candidate for her boyfriend.

But when she said this, her expression was eager to try, which made Konoe Ryoka next to her extremely nervous.

The other Chihaya Higashino agreed with the two of them, but at the same time she did not forget to whisper to Konoe Ryoka, asking her to hurry up and try to win Higashino Tsukasa after graduating from high school and marry him.

Three little girls together is a drama, but these four girls together are even less so.

They chatted for about ten minutes, and then Higashino opened the door and came back.

At this time, Higashinoji didn't know that he had been pushed out and sold by Higashino Chihaya. He just looked at the time and then said: "I will cook now. Please wait a moment."

It's past two o'clock now, and it's probably already three o'clock when the meal is finished. After that, Konoe Ryoka has to go home, so it's almost the same starting now.

"I, let me help you, Higashino-san." Konoe Ryoka volunteered and raised her palm.

She had been practicing cooking at home for a long time. Although she might not be as skilled as Higashinoji, she felt that it would be fine just to get started.

Of course Higashinoji didn't refuse this. It was good to have someone to help him after all.

He cheerfully brought Konoe Ryoka into the kitchen.

Then--

Yumi Takahashi, Aoi Fujiwara and Chihaya Higashino heard the following conversation.

"Konoe-san, can you please kill the lobster? Start from here."

"Why?"

"No way? Can you please remove the chicken bones? I want to use the chicken bones to make soup."

"Why?"

"Uh, don't you know this? It's okay. Can you help me knead the dough? You should know the proportions, right?"

"Why?"

After a while, Konoe Ryoka came out of the kitchen with a sad face, sat on the chair obediently, and murmured to herself with doubts about life: "I don't seem to know anything."

"" Yumi Takahashi, Aoi Fujiwara.

Don't tell me you don't know how. We both know how to knead dough, and can't we buy chicken that has already been boned in the supermarket?

And knead the dough, what are you going to cook?

They were also dizzy after hearing it. Several of them were crowded together, looking lonely, pitiful and helpless.

Almost an hour passed.

Higashinoji took out several large bowls from inside.

Only then did Konoe Ryoka and the others know what Higashinoji had done.

This is clearly a handmade noodle. The bright red and translucent lobster meat is cut into circular slices and stacked on the thin noodles. A bunch of green chopped green onions are dotted in the middle. The chicken bone soup is thick and full. The chicken is chopped into pieces. The minced chicken is floating in the soup, with little bits of fat floating around the edges of the white minced meat.

On the other side is a sliced ​​soft-boiled egg. While the soft and greasy yolk oozes out, crushed seaweed is sprinkled on the edge.

“This is so pretty”

Next to her, Yumi Takahashi couldn't help but murmur.

And the presentation is too particular, right? At first glance, it looks particularly delicious.

“I happened to have some chicken at home, so I thought about it and made handmade noodles, but I didn’t entertain them well.”

Higashino smiled apologetically: "But I'm still a little confident about the taste. It shouldn't be too unpleasant. Please use it. Well, Konoe-san also helped a lot."

""Konoe Ryoka.

Although she knew that Higashino was trying to smooth things over for her, she was still a little embarrassed.

After all, she walked in and came out shortly after, so she didn't help at all.

and

Konoe Ryoka smelled the fragrant aroma in front of her, and finally couldn't help but move her chopsticks.

Then--

Isn’t this delicious?

Konoe Ryoka covered her mouth.

As a senior big eater, although she usually doesn't show off, she still has very high requirements for food, otherwise she wouldn't eat out often.

Because of this, Konoe Ryoka has tried many famous ramen restaurants.

Higashinoji's craftsmanship is comparable to that of the masters in the shop.

The shrimp meat soaked up by the soup has rich texture. Although the soup is rich but not greasy, the soft-boiled egg is just right.

She couldn't help it any longer. She used her chopsticks very frequently and looked very cute while slurping her noodles in small mouths.

At this moment, Yumi Takahashi, who was eating noodles regardless of her image, raised her head and asked Chihaya Higashino cheerfully: "Speaking of which, sister, what kind of girl do you like to be Mr. Higashino's girlfriend?"

Konoe Ryoka stopped and looked up secretly, as if she wanted to know Higashino Chihaya's answer.

"Hmm." After hearing this question, Higashino Chihaya, who was using her chopsticks, stopped. She tilted her head and thought for a while, and then said, "Don't be a girl who eats too much."

If it was too delicious, wouldn’t Higashinoji be exhausted from cooking?

Higashino Chihaya's idea is that simple.

But as soon as he said these words, Konoe Ryoka's movements immediately stopped.

Then she carefully and aggrievedly put down her chopsticks and whispered, "I'm full."

"Huh? Are you full so quickly? Lianghua, are you usually?" Takahashi Yumi was stunned and was about to speak.

"I'm really full." Konoe Ryoka lowered her head aggrievedly: "I will eat less in the future."

"Really?" Yumi Takahashi looked dumbfounded as she looked at the half-eaten noodles that Konoe Ryoka had just eaten.

But before she could continue speaking, Higashinoji on the other side suddenly said with a smile: "Lianghua, is what I made not to your liking?"

Why?

"It's not that there isn't that" Konoe Ryoka stammered, raising her head half way.

"Chihaya-san's preferences belong to Chihaya-san. Personally, I prefer girls who eat more." Higashinoji turned to look at Higashino Chihaya: "Chihaya-san, don't you think so?"

Higashino Chihaya was innocent, she nodded directly: "You must like Aji."

"Look." Tonoji tapped the table with his fingers and said impatiently: "Lianghua, why don't you finish what I finally made? I don't like girls who waste food."

"No, no!" After hearing this, Konoe Ryoka panicked and immediately hugged the bowl: "I, I will eat it right now."

Watching her start to take small bites of noodles again, Tonoji also nodded.

He has been watching for a long time, but he still doesn't understand Konoe Ryoka's little thoughts.

Konoe Ryoka probably likes herself.

This sudden visit, Takahashi Yumi and Fujiwara Aoi were probably wingmen, mainly because they wanted to promote their relationship with Konoe Ryoka.

Thinking of this, it was rare for Higashinoji not to be as careless as usual.

After all, he can also feel that Konoe Ryoka is most likely the type who likes someone and has a hard time walking out.

So nothing can be taken lightly here.

Higashinoji thought about it and planned to find time to have a good talk with Konoe Ryoka in the future.

After all, Konoe Ryoka is thin-skinned, and it is simply impossible to expect her to take the initiative to find him.

And Higashinoji is not the type of person who likes to hang on to others, but is simply a scumbag.

With this thought in mind, the meal was quickly finished.

After finishing the meal, Higashinoji was not in a hurry to send Aoi Fujiwara and the others away. Instead, he played controller games with these little girls.

They continued playing like this until five or six o'clock, and Fujiwara Aoi and the others were about to leave.

"Thank you for taking care of me today, Higashino-san."

Fujiwara Aoi bowed to Higashinoji.

It was indeed a lot of trouble for Higashi Yesi, and even she felt a little embarrassed.

"Haha, it's okay. Just have fun."

Tonoji smiled.

Although Konoe Ryoka stammered and didn't say anything in the end, Higashinoji could also feel that the other party was probably in a pretty good mood.

"Then let's say goodbye first." Fujiwara Aoi bowed again and left with Takahashi Yumi and Konoe Ryoka.

Before leaving, Konoe Ryoka glanced at Higashinoji and moved her mouth, as if she wanted to say something.

But Yumi Takahashi pulled her away quickly, and she was finally pulled away.

“That’s pretty much it for today.”

Higashikata turned around and was about to walk into the room.

Then--

A panting voice sounded from behind.

"Higashi, Higashino-san"

Um?

Tonoji turned around with a surprised expression.

In front of him.

It was clearly Konoe Ryoka.

At this time, she was half raising her head, looking at Higashinoji with her big watery eyes, her face slightly red from running.

Then.

Konoe Ryoka straightened her breathing and asked Higashinoji in a soft voice:

"Can't I?"

She spoke slowly.

But make it very clear.

That blush-stained face and those big, clear yet charming eyes

Touyesi was stunned.

He couldn't help but think about it.

Yes, couldn't she?

Thanks to Fifty-One Stone, 10086 who happened to be passing by, Tianyu Tianze, eviljohn, Daozu Linlin, Fatty's Family, and Glow Demon Tiger for the reward! Thank you so much!