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Chapter 428 - 203. Heading Toward the Christmas at the End of the Term (Final)_2

Chapter 428: 203. Heading Toward the Christmas at the End of the Term (Final)_2

The real world, paused not because his thoughts were interrupted.

From the adjacent fitting room, the sound of clothing friction; after the struggle of taking off clothes, a slight panting could be heard.

"Che..." A soft, beautiful voice as Mayi Asuka reached out to him.

Dubian Che was pulled into another world.

...

Women shop for clothes slowly.

Not only did Mayi Asuka stay in the fitting room, but next door, Xiaoquan Aonai and Akiko, with the help of Miyazaki Mieko fetching new underwear, seemed intent on trying on every piece of lingerie in the store.

Dubian Che felt lucky that Kiyono Rin, too, had times when she was just an ordinary girl, for so far, her voice hadn’t been heard.

She was probably in another fitting room with Hanaoka Asako and Yuzao Haomei.

...

On the mirror fogged with body warmth, Mayi Asuka’s fingers gently slid across.

...

After a while, Dubian Che let go of her, pretending to pull a necklace out of his trouser pocket.

"Mayi, this is your Christmas gift," he said as he put it on her.

Underneath the delicate chain dangled a small, silver tenor horn, which sparkled under the warm lights of the fitting room.

The silver tenor horn rested against Mayi Asuka’s fair skin.

Mayi Asuka stared at it unblinkingly.

"Knowing you said you wanted to switch to the oboe, I initially thought of gifting you one, but then I decided on the tenor horn instead. Do you like it?" Dubian Che asked softly.

"Yes, I love everything about you, Che. I’ll wear it always."

"Sorry I can’t give you more," Dubian Che said tenderly.

Mayi Asuka gently shook her head, her soft bangs swaying slightly.

"It was my choice, and besides, it’s me who caused you trouble."

Dubian Che took her hand and said softly and firmly, "At this point, let’s not talk like that; everything is voluntary for both of us."

"I’ll listen to you, Che."

Mayi Asuka wrapped her arms around Dubian Che’s neck again.

From next door came the sound of unfastening a skirt—Akiko exited, and Miyazaki Mieko took her turn to try on clothes.

"Miyuki, I’ve reserved a few sets here that really suit you," Xiaoquan Aonai’s voice was gentle and appealing.

Xiaoquan Aonai must be wearing just her lingerie now, right?

Just the thought of that scene made his blood heat up again.

"You girls’ sizes don’t fit me, though," Miyazaki Mieko said somewhat smugly.

"I know you’re bigger," Xiaoquan Aonai laughed and said, "Just check out the patterns and styles first. If you like them, let Akiko bring over the larger sizes directly."

"Okay."

Mayi Asuka put on her clothes, straightened her hair, and stuffed a clump of tissues into her bag.

Dubian Che, listening to the movements outside and behind the curtain, confirmed Akiko had gone to pick lingerie and whispered to Mayi Asuka:

"Tell Ichiki she should get ready herself and help put these lingerie back."

Mayi Asuka relayed the message, handing out the clothes in the fitting room at the same time.

Outside, Ichiki Aoi, having waited for so long, didn’t seem tired, excited either by her seat or sheer enthusiasm.

She walked out with a joyful stride.

Still letting Mayi Asuka peek out first to scout the surroundings.

Mayi Asuka pulled her head back and shook it at Dubian Che.

Dubian Che didn’t linger any longer, lifted the curtain, and checked the situation, especially the direction where Xiaoquan Aonai and her group had come from.

Seeing no one, he hurried out.

Safe.

As they headed for the door, they ran into Ichiki Aoi coming back.

"Eh? Mr. Dubian? Where were you?"

"Just exploring another floor," Dubian Che said, "Aren’t you girls done yet?"

"It’s almost done. Mayi and I are ready, but Hanaoka, Kiyono, and Yuzao, being three people, might take a bit more time."

"Girls really do fuss over buying lingerie."

"Mr. Dubian, that’s where you’re clueless," Ichiki Aoi shook her finger and assumed a lecturing pose, "Women’s lingerie is not as monotonous as men’s. The range is vast, from cute to sexy. Finding the right lingerie to fully enhance one’s charm is not simple."

"Is it necessary? It’s not like it’s Victory Underwear."

"Of course! Are you aware of the spicy girl groups in Harajuku?"

"I’ve been to Harajuku, heard about the spicy girls, but didn’t pay much attention to them there."

"I read an interview on the magazine; they mentioned one thing: It’s not scary to have a wardrobe mishap, but it’s worse when it happens and your lingerie isn’t cute. That’s why every piece of a girl’s lingerie must be cute, just in case."

"...I might never understand spicy girls."

After hearing Dubian Che, Ichiki Aoi giggled.

"Rush them a bit," Dubian Che said.

"Boys need to be patient, or else you’ll annoy the girls."

"Okay, okay, you take your time; I’ll wait outside."

Dubian Che stepped out of the shop, breathing in fresher air.

He linked his fingers, stretched his arms forward, and then twisted his shoulders.

When everyone had finished shopping and gathered at the entrance, Dubian Che was already holding two magazines.

Driven by human instinct and greed, more than once during that short period, he thought: I should have stayed in there a bit longer.

Of course, that was merely a thought.

Ruminations like these, if known by Kiyono Rin, would certainly provoke a lecture on how "regret is the most useless emotion."

But before that, she’d probably add something else.

"Be careful and remember to go back early."

"Yes, take care, teacher."

"Okay, see you next year, goodbye~"

The six watched as the three teachers disappeared into the crowd.