"Eh, Sister Sakurako, she really went to Ethiopia all of a sudden, where ...... It's a long way from Japan!"

"Hmm...... It's closer than France, although it's in Africa, but it's not far from the Arab countries, and it's also a visa-free country in Japan, so it's still quite convenient, but the economy is not very developed. But the most important thing is that Ethiopia is the origin of coffee, and I think Sakurako will definitely get something out of it......"

"That'...... Will there be any danger to Sister Sakura, after all, I am still a little worried about her safety when I go to that kind of strange country......"

"This ...... It seems that Kono-kun has asked a colleague from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to take care of it on his be......half! The volunteer who delivered the coffee beans to Kono-kun has also been in contact with Sakurako, and it is said that there are many people there who believe in Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity, so it is said that they are relatively kind to foreigners......

"Ah...... Sister Sakurako is really amazing, she dares to go so far alone, I really hope she can find those coffee beans as she wishes!"

"Yes, if you have those amazing coffee beans, Sakurako should be more sure to go to Seoul to participate in the World Barista Championship!"

……

Due to the pollen season, the number of people wearing masks to go out has increased, and the number of visits to Hayashi Shu's family has become more frequent during this time, and usually if the work is still early, Akemi will take the train from Akasaka to Kichijoji alone to accompany Hayashi Shuichi. And the excuse is the entrustment that Reina gave her when she left.

When dinner was over, the two cleaned up the used utensils together, and then sat down on the couch together and watched a movie.

Maybe it's because I really don't have any other hobbies to stay at home! Lin Xiuyi bought a projector during this time, and when dinner was over, Akemi would hold a glass of beer and a glass of freshly squeezed vegetable juice and Lin Xiuyi on the sofa for a long time.

Thanks to Akemi's unremitting efforts, the herbivorous strategy is now being carried out in an orderly manner. As a result, Lin Xiuyi's family slowly added a lot of new things that belonged to Mingmei. Especially in places like the bathroom, the things that belonged to Reina before have been quietly cleaned up by Akemi, replaced by Akemi's electric toothbrushes, mouthwash cups, bathroom slippers, bath towels and bathrobes and other items, watching these things slowly appear in Lin Xiuyi's home, Akemi feels a special sense of accomplishment when she thinks about it.

"That...... I want to tell you something in advance, a friend asked me to go to the equestrian department of Aoyama University this weekend, that ...... Do you have any arrangements here, and if not, why don't you come with me?"

"Huh...... It's such a coincidence that my companions from the crew have already told me that everyone is going to go on vacation in Hakone on the weekend. It's not impossible to say no, but because this time it was Mr. Nogi who gathered everyone, so ...... If you don't go, it might not be good!"

"Ah...... If that's the case, then you'll have to act with everyone, and that's okay, I'm not very good at horseback riding anyway, that ...... Then next time!"

Lin Xiu smiled and said to Akemi disappreciatively, however, there was one thing that Lin Xiuyi didn't tell Akemi, that is, Li Fan would also participate in this equestrian gathering. Although Lin Xiuyi had a good impression of Li Fan when he was in Mingshan University, it was already six or seven years ago, and after such a long time, after everyone met again, it was inevitable that they would be a little rusty when they got along. However, in a huge Tokyo, it is indeed not easy to meet a companion in college, so Lin Xiuyi naturally did not refuse Lifan's kindness.

"By the way, who is the friend you just said about asking you to go to the Aoyama Equestrian Club?

"Oh? huh...... You've also seen Rifan and Miss Catherine last time I saw at the House of Hermès in Ginza. Oh...... By the way, and the Overseer will be there too!"

"Huh, that...... How could the overseer know Miss Lifan, is it...... Did you introduce you?"

"Hah...... Although I didn't introduce them, I did witness how they got to know each other. In fact...... The last time the supervisor took me to meet his blind date, but what I didn't expect was that the other party was actually my classmate Li Fan, and then ...... That's how we all know each other!"

"Ah...... Mr. Yuan, is he pursuing Miss Rifan now? This is really unexpected!"

"That's not the case, it seems that Mr. Gen is more compatible with Miss Catherine now. ”

"Ah...... I see, it's a complicated relationship!"

"yes, but it's rare that everyone is familiar with each other, so it's fun to get together on the weekend, how about you...... If you go to Hakone, you should be looking forward to it!"

"Hi...... The view is really good, but ...... This trip was mainly due to the fact that everyone was working together...... So...... It's not as easy as you think...... But...... Nogi-sensei takes very good care of me, and I really can't shirk her kindness!"

"Oh...... That's it...... Think of it as an ordinary trip! Don't forget to bring the hot spring powder back!"

Maybe it's Lin Xiuyi's comfort that has had an effect! When the two of them told each other about their arrangements for the weekend, they focused their attention on the projection in front of them again, to be honest, Akemi quite likes this feeling now, although so far, Lin Xiuyi and her have not made any substantial progress, but ...... This kind of semi-cohabitation life makes Akemi feel very happy. It's just that after the pollen season has passed, maybe he won't be able to run to Lin Xiu's house as unscrupulously as he is now.

"Shu-chan, do you like a house with a garden?"

"Uh...... Why did you suddenly think of this question?"

"It's nothing, I just want to ask suddenly!"

"I guess I like it, but it takes a lot of time and effort to take care of the garden!"

"That'...... What about a yard with a pond? What do you think?"

"This ...... It looks good, but that kind ......of house should be expensive! I think the fish tank might be more convenient than the pond, ah...... However, these pets require people to spend time and effort to care for them, so ...... I think it's better to keep it simple!"

"That's right! I see...... Do you remember the promise I made to go to Kamakura?"

"Ah...... I'm so sorry, I ...... I've broken my promise several times!"

"Just remember, maybe one day I'll want you to fulfill your promise!"

"I know, when the time comes, I will not break my promise again!"