The last day of November is Suzu's birthday. It was also a Saturday.

In Kamihara's memory, on the day Suzu was born, her whole body was wrinkled, and her skin was slightly white. The head is like an octopus head, but the cry is very loud.

Under the mother's slightly weak smile on the hospital bed, the first time Kamihara saw her, the idea of "ugly" came out.

Although it is true that this word should not be used on his sister, the fact that he has seen it with his own eyes will inevitably make this kind of thought arise in his heart.

[Ugly is ugly, at least, I have a sister]

With this in mind, I watched my sister grow up day by day.

feeding, crying, babbling;

Learn to climb, learn to call your brother, start toddler;

I ate more, I learned to run, I started to jump;

After that, it's time to start school.

I vaguely remember that when this ugly sister was sent to kindergarten on the first day, she held her mother's leg and refused to let go, shouting not to go to school, and she was going home.

It's really stupid.

Everything is vivid... It's like the little girl who cried to find her brother in the past is still pulling the corner of her clothes behind her.

......

There are so many memories about Ah Ling that Kamihara Le doesn't know what things to recall for a while.

However, he vaguely remembered that his sister, who used to rely on him and trusted 100%, gradually turned into a tsundere personality from near middle school.

Dislike my brother and learn to dress up......

As for the reason, it can probably only be explained by the rebellious period.

Ah Ling is still a different person from people who are generally rebellious, she still has herself in her heart, and she still occupies a very big place in her heart.

It can only be said that Ah Ling has changed from the little girl who could only call her brother to ask for attention to her own sister.

"Whew-whew-"

Thinking about the mess in his head about Suzu, Kamihara Raku went for a morning jog on Rinkai Avenue in Tokyo Bay, Minato Ward.

Goose down snow fell from the sky, the cold seaside wind blowing from the Pacific Ocean blew through the hot cheeks, and the running feet repeatedly stepped forward like a machine, long since they lost consciousness.

His steps are brisk, his thighs drive the muscles of his calves, and the impact of the ground on the heel of his rubber running shoes seems to be gently dissolved by the muscles of his whole body, leaving only the beauty of running.

After crossing the train viaduct, as expected, I met several long-distance runners from Tokyo Sports University at this similar point in time.

They came running from the other side of the crossing, and their gait was fast and steady, and they looked like people who had been trained for a long time. They also saw Kamihara's music coming from the morning run.

The leader greeted him with a smile, and the other teammates waved at him.

Kamihara Raku sped up and followed, arriving at the side of the captain, Ryuken Maeda.

"Why didn't I see your girlfriend running with me today?" He asked with a smile. Under the neat hairstyle, the forehead is covered with sweat droplets.

"I slept a little late yesterday and she hadn't woken up when I went out."

"Then we don't have to envy you today!"

A member of the team who couldn't bear to talk poked his head out and laughed and teased.

Everyone laughed as they ran.

Kamihara also smiled.

"What's your goal for today's morning run?"

"15 km." The captain replied.

"It's a little bit more than before." Kamihara Leke knows that this 15 kilometers is not the other 15 kilometers, this is a person from the East Sports University, and the average pace is terrifying.

"Can you hold on?"

Kamihara looked ahead, walked steadily, and accelerated his speed of running forward.

A group of athletes from the East Sports University, even with the captain Long Xian Maeda, could only see his back gradually moving away. All were left behind.

"Captain!" There were team members shouting in the back, sweat shining on their bodies.

"I know, I know."

After reluctantly agreeing twice, the captain who led the race also quickened his pace, and soon kept up with the speed of Kamihara.

The crowd stopped talking, and their flexible legs cut through the oncoming wind at the same frequency, and they ran silently through the streets of Tokyo in winter.

Since moving to the house, Kamihara has been jogging around for a long time, and most of the time he will bring nine glasses with him.

After coming and going, I met this group of people from Tokyo Sports University. They seem to live in the neighborhood with the goal of breaking the Hakone Ekiden record, and they practice running around here every morning when they have nothing to do.

The 15-kilometer run took just over 45 minutes, which is beyond the top level.

Maybe that's not clear. However, judging by the international level of athletes, 15 kilometers takes about 50 minutes.

And this group of people from East Sports University is about 45 minutes.

In other words, after 15 kilometers of running, they take an average of 3 minutes per kilometer!

And today they only ran 15 kilometers for 51 minutes. Kamihara knew that they were taking care of themselves.

Kamihara Le was already tired as a dog when he ran to the back, and he was so tired that he couldn't breathe.

"Sorry, it's holding you back."

"Haha, let your kid be arrogant. You're running too fast in front of you, and for long-distance running, it's tantamount to looking for death. Another teammate laughed and said loudly. Of course, after 15 kilometers of running, he was also tired and sweaty.

"It's okay," Captain Long Ken Maeda waved his hand and said, he came to Kamihara, smiled and patted him on the shoulder, "Kamihara-san, are you interested in coming to our East Sports University in the future?" ”

"Is this an unsolicited invitation?"

"Yes. You have such a good talent, it would be a shame to waste it. By the way, what time are you in high school now? ”

"Freshman year of high school."

Everyone was taken aback.

Kamihara leke stood up straight on his knees, "But I'm two years older than the average student, and the actual situation should actually be the third year of high school." ”

After hearing this, everyone nodded. It's okay, it's not outrageous at the level of the sky.

How can anyone who almost reached the level of an international athlete in his first year of high school!

The group stopped at a vending machine to rehydrate, and after a brief chat, Kamihara prepared to leave.

He said to the crowd at the East Sports University, "Come on, everyone, Hakone!" ”

Everyone laughed at the same time and gave him a thumbs up.

"Kamihara, remember to bring your girlfriend over next time! Everyone is motivated to run with girls! ”

"Haha, next time."

After saying goodbye and walking away, Kamihara slowly paced home along the road and entered the elevator, where he stood still in front of the control board, and the number above him jumped to "16".

Enter the hallway, change into slippers and enter the living room. As soon as he entered, he saw that his three younger sisters had gotten up.

Suzu Kamihara sat on the couch in the middle, with some boxes piled up in front of her, as well as some books.

This is obviously a birthday present from Ah Ling.

Tianhai Qi Mingyue gave her a handwritten study outline, plus some books that seemed very good to her, and one or two figures.

Tianhai Jiuliuli gave her a winter coat, plus sneakers, gloves and a scarf. Suzu Kamihara is trying on this outfit right now.

It can be seen that Jiu Liuli is very careful, and knows that Ah Ling usually likes cool coats when she wears clothes, and she specially bought this style.

Ah Ling was very happy to wear this dress.

"Isn't that pretty?" Kamihara said with a smile.

Following the voice, Suzu Kamihara quickly found the old brother who was running home, and happily came to him, revealing an innocent smile: "Brother, what are you going to give me~~"

Kamihara Le saw her coquettishness, sister is sister, and when she asked for a gift, every "brother" shouted soft and sweet.

"Didn't I give you a rabbit doll two days ago?"

"How dare you mention that...!" Suzu Kamihara originally wanted to be angry, but quickly regained her attitude and continued to smile and say, "I know you still have da~"

Shenyuan Le was angry when he saw her cute bun face, and reached out to pull it, "If you want a gift, you know that you want a gift, don't you know how much your fans have given you?" ”

"Can they be like you? It's not at all the same, okay! ”

"Wait."

"Okay." Suzu Kamihara immediately agreed.

Kamihara went back to his bedroom and quickly took out a small gift box.

Tianhai Jiuliuli asked, "What does my brother plan to send?" ”

Tianhai Qimingyue, who was wearing glasses and had to read a book even in the early morning, quickly added on the other sofa: "Probably some handicraft." ”

When Kamihara heard this, his face was embarrassed.

Kamihara Suzu noticed it and winked at him: "Qi Mingyue is right?" ”

"Ahem, yes, not exactly." Kamihara straightened his back and said, "Let's open it and take a look." ”

"Hmmm......"

After all, it was a gift from my brother.

Kamihara Suzu held this gift box with some weight in his hand, and looked at the ribbon tied on it, feeling inexplicably a little turbulent.

For her, it's a pleasure to receive gifts from everyone.

But what I care about the most in my heart is actually the objects that my brother gave me.

Like the doll rabbit he gave him a few days ago with an animated prototype, Suzu Kamihara was happy for a long time, and he thought about it for a long time.

There were many, many images in my head.

If you want to say that the most impressive thing in recent times is the back of me when he went out to help him buy the ingredients he wanted to eat without saying a word after being gossiped about by his colleagues.

Really, scolding myself every day for being stupid... I care about myself very much......

When Suzu Kamihara thought of this, she wanted to pout while holding the gift he gave herself.

"Why haven't you opened it yet?"

"Just... Suddenly I don't want to open it! Suzu Kamihara looked at him and said.

Kamihara Le guessed her thoughts, twisted his head to the side and said, "Don't say that you want to take my things as a finale gift, the last one to open is not a valuable object." ”

Kamihara Suzu waved his hand in disgust: "I'm not very short of money, and I don't scarce those precious things. ”

The old mother, who was wearing a French trench coat, poked her head out of the corridor of the bedroom and said to everyone: "Everyone, hurry up and get ready to change clothes, the Tianhai family will pick up our car and arrive on time at 9 o'clock." ”

After getting everyone's reply, my mother shrank back after speaking.

Suzu Kamihara, who was holding the gift, asked the elder brother, "Have you noticed that your mother is becoming more and more temperamental?" ”

"Don't you know that married women are like that?"

"Will it change when I get married?"

"Why did you suddenly talk about getting married?"

"I、I just want to say, brother, do you like that kind of gentle girl who can take care of you?"

"Well, as long as you like it enough, you care about each other, right? It doesn't have to be cared for, and gentleness doesn't have to be gentle, as long as it's not annoying. ”

Some weak and angry sisters ask questions so cute that Kamihara wants to touch her head. He did touch it, and Ah Ling didn't refuse as much as he used to be.

"Okay, you go and change your clothes, I'll change my outfit too, I'm going to go to Tianhai's house, this time it's going to be formal, after all, it's a banquet centered on you."

"Hmm."

At nine o'clock, everyone, including Uncle Tianhai, changed into a formal outfit.

During this time, the sky was covered with drizzle and fine snow, so the clothes should be thicker than usual.

There are a total of six people in the family, so the car that comes to pick up is also the kind of extended model that looks like a rich person sitting.

As the eldest young master of the Tianhai family, Tianhai Maodian's expression was very complicated when he saw the old housekeeper walking down from the car.

The old butler has white hair, white gloves, and a straight body, and at first glance it is a posture that will only be practiced for decades.

The old butler stood by the door, bent down, and said hello:

"Young Master."

"The old man actually shouted Uncle Sakura, you came?"

The old housekeeper glanced at Kamihara Le and Kamihara Ling behind Tianhai Maodian, and said politely: "After all, it's the first time I've come to pick up the little master and the little lady." ”

The old housekeeper then also greeted the two of them and introduced himself, Kamihara nodded in response, Ah Ling was stupid, and after staying for a while, he realized that he also had to respond.

She still used honorifics, which made the old butler smile.

Next is the reminiscence between the uncle and the old housekeeper, and the uncle calls the old housekeeper Uncle Sakura.

Sakura's full name is Sakura Guizhong (さくらきちゅう).

It's the same age as the old man.,I heard that it's a person who grew up with the old man.,Deeply trusted.。

According to the knowledge that Kamihara Raku learned from the TV series.

Uncle Sakura should be regarded as the chief housekeeper in the Tianhai family, right?

He knows everything about the big and small affairs in the family.

Also, after all, the old man's main vein has ten children, not to mention other branches. There are too many people in a family, and they are not completely separated, even if it is a daily life, there are too many things to deal with.

Kamihara Suzu stood behind a few people, watching his uncle communicate with Sakura, but he was a little scared, and secretly approached Kamihara Le:

"Are we going to the mansion later?"

"It's a big villa, the kind with a garden and a pool."

"It can't be dangerous inside, can it?"

"Dangerous what?"

"It's just... The kind in the TV series, all kinds of intrigues and conspiracies. ”

"You've watched too much of this purely big river drama." Kamihara Raku clenched his fists and smashed them directly on her head.

Kamihara Suzu hugged her head dissatisfiedly, "I don't believe it, ask Qi Mingyue and Jiu Liuli, and ask them if they have any intrigue to rob the family property?" ”

Coincidentally, these words were heard by the two sisters in front of them. They went out very well today, they were all wearing the same snow-white woolen jacket, their long flaxen hair stretched over their shoulders, and from behind, there were often small snowflakes falling on them, moving slightly, and their hair was shiny like silver powder.

Tianhai Jiu Liuli: "Intrigue? No, everyone is very kind. ”

Tianhai Qi Mingyue disagreed: "It's just that my sister just doesn't know." Although it has nothing to do with our generation. ”

Suzu Kamihara pinched the flesh on Kamihara's waist: "Look! I'll just say yes! ”

You girls like to pinch there so old?

"Qi Mingyue didn't say it, it has nothing to do with us. Jiuliuli also said that everyone is very kind. ”

After the uncle and Uncle Sakura chatted and renewed the old one, the uncle sighed for some reason. Afterwards, Sakura smiled and invited everyone to get on the bus first.

The interior space is quite luxurious, because it is an extended version of the car, and there is a bar or something.

Suzu Kamihara had never seen such a spacious interior at all, and was even more curious about some of the buttons in the car that looked exquisite.

In some places, a bottle of fruit drink and a few transparent wine glasses came out.

Suzu Kamihara felt strange and took out the fruit drink that looked very expensive:

"Shouldn't it be red wine or champagne? Why fruit juice. ”

Shigerunori Tianhai replied with a smile: "This is specially prepared by Sakura. ”

The car door is not related yet, and the old housekeeper Sakura Bo specially helped Kamihara Suzu introduce the functions in the car, as well as the place where the cake and snacks are stored, and you can eat it if you need it.

Ah Ling only kept nodding his head when he heard this.

"Well, I'll go drive first."

"Well, Uncle Sakura, you're busy with you."

The old butler closed the car door for a few people with a smile and went to the cab.

Then, the black elongated limousine began to drive slowly on the streets of Shirokane Takanawa in Minato Ward.

Kamihara also noticed that there would be many people on the side of the street looking at the car curiously.

I guess I'm curious about who is sitting inside.

Kamihara couldn't help but look at the two twins sitting opposite, with a peugeot figure, sitting together. Tianhai Qimingyue was closing her eyes to recuperate, and Tianhai Jiuliuli found herself looking at her, so she smiled at him.

The eldest daughter's movements, Tianhai Maodian actually noticed it.

During the time when Kamihara ran away from home, he also asked about her feelings for him.

It was ambiguous at the time, but now it seems that it is time to clarify what is in mind.

He didn't want to interfere with the feelings of his daughters, he lacked care for them since he was a child, and as a father, he was ashamed of them, and he couldn't force them to give their feelings and lives for something.

If he still forcibly interferes, he will undoubtedly do the same thing as Bertha and the same thing as the old man.

It was the last thing he wanted.

He has been reluctant to obey the old man's words since high school, and it is for this reason.

As for the nine glasses......

She likes it, she likes it, and it's up to her to make her own choices.

Tianhai Maodian retracted his gaze, listened to the smooth engine sound of the limousine, and also closed his eyes, quiet and recuperating.

The black shadow of the car slowly drove away from the port area, skimming over the snowfall and rows of ginkgo trees in the middle of the road.

Finally, stop at a manor house in Chiyoda-ku.

Sakura got out of the car first and opened the door for everyone, and my mother got out of the car first after saying thank you.

Kamihara stood on the ground that suddenly felt different, he looked at the iron gate in front of him, and the outrageously large front yard + villa in a daze.

"It's... It's too big......"

Ah Ling's exaggerated voice came from behind him.