"And then you're leaving Akemi-chan speechless, aren't you?"

"Haha, I wish I could show you her expression at the time, and I still want to laugh when I think about it now!"

"But...... Doesn't that make it difficult for Akemi-chan to do this? After all...... Everyone has secrets they don't want people to know!"

……

The next day, when Reina made a special trip to visit Sakurako with a gift brought back from the United States, she couldn't help but talk about what happened last night in front of Akemi, although she didn't mention the glow-in-the-dark version of happiness 0.01mm that finally made Lin Xiuyi have to confess his guilt, but talking about last night's incident, Reina still found it very interesting.

"It's okay, anyway, I just don't know how to explain this to Reina-chan, but now that she has discovered this secret, I feel a lot more relaxed in my heart. How can I say it, please take care of me in the future, Reina-chan!"

Hearing Sakurako scolding Reina, who played tricks on herself and Lin Shuichi last night, Akemi's heart couldn't help but feel very happy. But when I thought that maybe three people would have to live together in the future, Akemi generously revealed this one. And after seeing Akemi's reaction, Reina couldn't help but say with a straight face:

"In the future, I want you to take care of me, Akemi-chan!"

……

"Okay, I'm really happy today, it's rare that everyone can get together again, so...... How about we all stay for a barbecue in the evening?"

Seeing that Akemi and Reina didn't have any conflicts because of last night's incident, Sakurako's heart was also relieved. So she wanted to invite Akemi and Reina, who had not been to Sakura-no-Sato for a long time, to stay for dinner, and Akemi and Reina were naturally very happy after hearing this suggestion, but ...... Considering that Sakurako still had to prepare for the World Barista Championship, Reina and Akemi couldn't help but hesitate a little.

"But...... If that's the case, we won't disturb Sakurako-sama's competition, which will be held in Seoul next week. ”

"It's okay, even if you want to prepare for the game, you can't skip dinner......! I've been thinking about the game all this time, and I want to give it a good show. Well, would you like to stay with me?"

"Of course I do...... I like Sakurako-san the most......"

"Huh...... I remember you said what you liked me the most, Sakurako-san, don't believe her......"

Akemi saw Reina flattering Sakurako, and immediately seized the opportunity to expose Reina's cunning to Sakurako. And Reina said unceremoniously to Akemi:

"Ah...... But your favorite person is not me anymore, so ...... I've decided to abandon you!"

"Alright, alright, I'll give you another glass of Furry White...... Then I'll explain what happened in the store!"

"Hmm!"

……

When Sakurako left, Reina looked at the interior of Sakura-no-Sato with a curious expression, and couldn't help but appreciate the very different interior design here.

"Ah...... Sakura-no-Sato has really changed now!"

"Now, of course, the coffee beans are flown in from Ethiopia, and Sakura-no-Sato has built an eco-farm in the village of Marunouchi, the origin of coffee in Ethiopia and near Tokyo. It's not the little coffee shop it used to be. ”

"Huh...... It's amazing how much has happened......

"Yes! So...... This competition is too important for Sakurako-sama, and if she fails, Sakura-no-Sato will be in danger!"

……

When Sakurako was done with the things in the store, he took Akemi and Reina to his upstairs home. Several people quickly set up grills on the terrace. Then a charcoal fire was raised.

Maybe it's because it hasn't been lively for a long time!!, Sakurako, after obtaining everyone's consent, immediately notified Miko and the rest of the study club to come to the barbecue. As a result, everyone has become more prepared.

"Ah...... It's such a pleasure that we haven't been together in a long time!"

After receiving Sakurako's notice, Miko quickly put down what she was doing and ran upstairs. Later, I also joined in everyone's preparations, and after getting Sakurako's notice, everyone in the study club also rushed to everyone's spiritual harbor - Sakura-no-Sato.

"Hostess, it's the first time we've come to your home, so please don't mind if you have a little heart. ”

When Kirihara Soji and the others walked into Sakurako's house, he immediately took out a bottle of expensive sake from behind him and sent it to Sakurako as a greeting gift. And after Sakurako accepted the other party's gift, she also hurriedly let everyone into her own home.

"Thank you very much for being here with me, speaking of which, today is really rare, and it is rare that Mr. Hayashi's sister Rena has also returned to Tokyo to be able to get together with everyone, so ...... I thought I could take this opportunity to entertain you and thank you for taking care of Sakuranosato and me for so long......"

As soon as Sakurako's words fell, she respectfully saluted everyone, and when the study group present saw this, they also hurriedly saluted Sakurako.

"Boss, I wish you the best of luck in the World Barista Championship!"

"yes, you're going to win the championship, Sakura-no-Sato's coffee is definitely the best coffee I've ever had......"

"Don't worry, hostess, your opponent won't know what kind of secret weapon you have in your hands, Geisha in the woods......!

……

In the face of everyone's encouragement, Sakura repeatedly expressed her gratitude, and after Lin Xiu saw that everyone had finished saying the words of blessing, he said to Sakura with a little restraint:

"Sakurako-chan, about the game, I'm a layman after all, so this aspect ...... I'm afraid it won't help you. I know...... You've put a lot of effort into this competition, and if you can, I hope you can really enjoy Sakuranosato coffee that you can drink every day. So...... Enjoy the contest to the fullest, and it doesn't matter if you fail, because I know that Sakurako is an absolute ...... You won't be defeated by fate!"

……

Hearing Lin Xiuyi's words, Sakurako's heart suddenly understood that only he and Lin Xiuyi knew the secret. I couldn't help but feel very moved. And Kono Xiangping, who was standing on the side, heard Lin Xiuyi's words, and immediately understood what Lin Xiuyi's fate was about.

Although Lin Xiuyi's words sounded no different from others, they brought great encouragement to Sakurako.

"Even if I only occupy the position of a cup of coffee in Shuichi's life, I won't feel any regrets!"

Sakurako took advantage of everyone's inattention and secretly glanced at Lin Xiuyi standing in front of her, but she suddenly felt very sweet in her heart.