"When will you arrive? I'll pick you up at the station. Akina Nakamori said.

As a result, Yukiko Okada told her, "Thank you...... However, Iwahashi-san said he was going to pick me up. ”

"Ahh Hearing Shinichi Iwahashi's name, Akina Nakamori reacted.

Just as she was about to say something, she heard Yukiko Okada discuss with her, "Akina-san, can you let Iwahashi-san come with you for dinner today?"

Having learned the lesson of being almost killed by Shinichi Iwahashi, Yukiko Okada went straight to the point this time, "Iwahashi-san went to Osaka on the fifth day, and when the work started, I probably didn't have a chance to see him for a long time......"

Yukiko Okada has a suspicion in her heart that Akina Nakamori and Shinichi Iwahashi already know in private, and she wants to confirm her suspicions.

She couldn't figure out why she didn't tell her if the two of them knew each other in private. The best thing to do is, of course, to ask me directly - Yukiko Okada had planned to find an opportunity to ask the two of them.

However, on Chinese New Year's Eve, she suddenly changed her mind when she kept the secret about the identity of the giraffe man for Shinichi Iwahashi in front of her family.

None of the family members knew the identity of the giraffe man, only she knew.

Keeping this secret, when the mother was curious about what the person under the giraffe hood looked like, with a kind of "only I know", this process of keeping the secret was full of fun beyond imagination.

Yukiko Okada couldn't help but wonder if the casual attitude of Shinichi Iwahashi and Akina Nakamori in front of her was also like the secret she kept the identity of Shinichi Iwahashi in front of her family?

A somewhat naughty idea popped up in her heart, so she didn't ask them first, but went to find the "evidence" they were really familiar with.

If you guess wrong, don't worry about jokes.

If you guessed correctly...... Then treat others the way they do.

Okada Yukiko imagined that in front of Shinichi Iwahashi and Akina Nakamori, who thought she didn't know, she also pretended to be unaware, secretly smiled, and quickly asked again: "Is it okay?" ”

......

After receiving a call from Shinichi Iwahashi on the first day, Akina Nakamori was in a mess, and she didn't have a clue to this day. A sudden, but never-before-seen freedom, made her not know what to do.

Whether it's getting close to him or pushing him away, when you make a decision, you take the first step.

The first step is always the hardest.

Akina Nakamori didn't want to think about distancing herself from Shinichi Iwahashi later. However, if you want to get closer to him, such a choice itself also carries the possibility of disconnecting from him.

was spinning in place, but as a result, Yukiko Okada sent such an invitation.

Akina Nakamori thought about her performance when she gave away concert tickets and invited her to dinner with her, and she didn't believe that her current invitation was unintentional.

Yukiko seems to have always wanted to introduce the two of them to each other.

Yukiko Okada wouldn't know about Akina Nakamori's hesitation now, but, after receiving the invitation, Akina Nakamori didn't seem to have any reason to refuse.

Or rather, receiving this invitation made Akina Nakamori quietly relieved.

She didn't think that Yukiko Okada had made a choice for her, but she couldn't help but think in her heart that this time it was because of Yukiko that they met...... It's not a decision she made on her own.

This kind of thought subtly gave her room for buffering. It's a little cunning, but it's a useful escape.

"Okay. Akina Nakamori replied.

Okada Yukiko's goal was achieved, and he agreed with Akina Nakamori about the time and place of the meeting, hung up the phone, and was satisfied. Everything is ready, and next, it's time to collect the "evidence".

......

In the afternoon, Iwahashi Shinichi went to pick up Yukiko Okada as agreed.

After the New Year, there is a lot of people coming to Tokyo. Walking off the platform, Okada Yukiko looked around, and couldn't help but raise her arm and wave.

Shinichi Iwahashi walked over to her, "Happy New Year, Nozomi Yukiko." ”

The crowded platform, the passengers passing by, no one looked at this side.

No one would have thought that this cheerful wave of her arms and said with a smile to the person who came to pick her up, "Happy New Year, Iwahashi-san!" Yukiko is a popular idol in the past.

Shinichi Iwahashi took the suitcase for her, "Good work." ”

Yukiko was a small step behind him, but followed him closely, "Thank you for coming to pick me up." ...... By the way, my mother asked me to say hello to you on her behalf. ”

"After that, there will also be Kiko, you will say hello to my mother on my behalf. Iwahashi Shinichi replied.

Shinichi Iwahashi first sends Yukiko Okada back to her rented apartment.

On the way, he remembered what he said on the phone before, and was about to ask her about her agreement with Akina Nakamori, but Yukiko Okada spoke first and told him that he had made an appointment with Akina Nakamori at half past five and met at a coffee shop in Meguro.

"I'll wait until we meet and then decide on today's menu. "Yukiko Okada has a lot of ideas.

Shinichi Iwahashi casually said, "However, the restaurant where I ate last time was on the side of Meguro, right?" That way, you don't have to worry about finding your way.

"There are also a lot of coffee shops over there that have good cakes. "Okada Yukiko answered the question.

She is very familiar with Meguro's side, and in addition, she will choose here, which is somewhat of a sense of cooperating with her to find evidence - after eating here last time, Iwahashi Shinichi sent her back first according to the degree of the way.

In order to find evidence, it is necessary to make all kinds of preparations in advance. Okada Yukiko's idea is also very right.

To such an extent, she thought to herself, and even felt that she was playing a prank. I hope it can be the perfect prank...... Yukiko Okada smiled.

Shinichi Iwahashi noticed her smiling face and thought to himself, is this event going to meet Akina Nakamori later, does this make her so happy?

......

Akina Nakamori arrived at the appointment on time at half past five. She entered the coffee shop, and Shinichi Iwahashi and Yukiko Okada had already arrived first.

Shinichi Iwahashi saw her first, looked at her, and smiled gently at her.

In the past few days, I've been thinking about Shinichi Iwahashi over and over again. Now, seeing his kind smile, Akina Nakamori felt relieved, but she felt uncomfortable.

A momentary exchange of sights, Yukiko Okada also spotted her, and waved at her, "This way~"

As if something was loose, Akina Nakamori walked over, "I've been waiting for a long time, there's Kiko." His gaze fell on Shinichi Iwahashi and greeted him, "Happy New Year, Iwahashi-san." ”

"Happy New Year. Shin Iwahashi replied and watched her sit next to Yukiko Okada.

Okada Yukiko has always had a little dependence on Akina Nakamori for her sister's coquettishness, and she hasn't seen her for a long time, so she took her hand and asked questions, and forgot about Iwahashi Shinichi and finding evidence first.

After chatting for a while, Yukiko Okada remembered what was going on and asked the two of them, "What are we going to eat later?"

Iwahashi Shinichi was the first to say, "I'm not familiar with this area, listen to you." ”