This Japanese Monogatari Isn't Lame
Chapter 293 - 222. The Friend Who Lacks Tact (8000 Word Goal Achieved!)_2

Chapter 293: Chapter 222. The Friend Who Lacks Tact (8000 Word Goal Achieved!)_2

Before I could clarify that point, whether to ask about it would depend on the actual situation.

After a brief greeting to Nakajima Michika, Beichuan Si left the Beichuan Family’s home and headed to Nakanojou Town in Gunma Prefecture.

The journey from Tokyo to Gunma Prefecture took over two hours, and from there to Nakanojou Town another forty minutes, totaling three hours.

Beichuan Si set out at seven in the morning, and arrived in Nakanojou Town, Gunma Prefecture, at ten o’clock.

During the trip, Nishijou Kurenai was allowed out to get some fresh air.

After all, it really wasn’t too good to have a child cooped up all the time—

But actually, Nishijou Kurenai occasionally slipped out to scare people, giving rise to another ghostly urban legend in the area where Beichuan Si lived.

The story went that if someone was out for a stroll at midnight and saw a gruesome, tattered doll, they would be cursed by the doll and bad luck would follow.

However, this urban legend had yet to reach Beichuan Si’s ears, and he was still unaware of it.

After arriving in Nakanojou Town, Beichuan Si first called a friend of Nakajima Michika.

The phone rang for a long time, and it was quite a while before someone answered.

A soft and ethereal voice came from the cell phone, "Hello? Who might this be?"

This girl named Qiuxiao Yunai, unlike the energetic Nakajima Michika, had a voice that sounded somewhat airy and enchanting, with a gently soothing quality that made people instinctively like her.

"Is this Miss Qiuxiao? I’m Beichuan Si, referred by Miss Nakajima. I’ve arrived in Nakanojou Town."

There was a panicked response from the other end, and after a moment, the voice came back more composed,

"You’ve arrived already? Your name is... Mr. Beichuan, right?"

"Yes."

Beichuan Si frowned.

He felt that Qiuxiao Yunai seemed a bit absent-minded.

Unlike Magong Tong’s clumsy type of absent-mindedness, Qiuxiao Yunai just seemed to be simply spaced out, as if she was missing a beat when thinking about things.

"I’ll come over right away. You’re at the train station right now, aren’t you?"

"Yes."

"Understood."

The call ended, and it seemed Qiuxiao Yunai was planning to drive over.

Beichuan Si waited patiently in the same spot for her.

After a short time,

a taxi stopped in front of Beichuan Si, and a disheveled but cute young woman with messy black hair and wearing house slippers stepped out.

As soon as she got off, she busily bowed and thanked the taxi driver, as if she had caused the driver quite a bit of trouble on her way.

After the taxi drove off and she stood by Beichuan Si’s side, she turned to him and gave a smile.

Beichuan Si initially thought Qiuxiao Yunai had recognized him.

He was just about to introduce himself when he noticed Qiuxiao Yunai looking around after smiling at him as if searching for someone.

"..." Beichuan Si.

"Miss Qiuxiao," Beichuan Si spoke up.

"Eh?! Yes!!" Qiuxiao Yunai tensed up, and after realizing it was Beichuan Si beside her, she exclaimed with surprise, "Are you Mr. Beichuan?"

"..." Beichuan Si.

"Yes."

Beichuan Si admitted.

"I’m so sorry!" Qiuxiao Yunai bowed deeply to Beichuan Si, her tone unnaturally apologetic, "I just got up. After receiving your call, I rushed to look for my car keys, but I couldn’t find them anywhere. I went out and hailed a taxi, and that’s why I’m only getting here now, I really apologize!"

She bowed again and then said, "We shouldn’t delay any longer, let’s quickly get in the car. I’ve already..."

Beichuan Si remained silent, watching Qiuxiao Yunai for several seconds before saying, "Didn’t the taxi just leave?"

"...Sorry!" Qiuxiao Yunai realized her mistake too.

She had forgotten to ask the taxi driver to wait!

"It’s fine, we can just call another one," Beichuan Si said, keeping a calm expression, his words attempting to convey friendliness.

"Oh! Right!" Qiuxiao Yunai had an epiphany, but then looked confused again, "But, but I forgot to bring my wallet! I paid the taxi fare with the few thousand yen I had left in my pocket..."

"No worries, Miss Qiuxiao, it’s already a big help that you’re providing me with a place to stay. I’ll cover this expense,"

Beichuan Si gestured dismissively.

He didn’t care about all that, he just wanted to get in the car and leave this place quickly.

Actually, Qiuxiao Yunai had come out without even changing her slippers, and her long hair was a mess.

Truth be told, Beichuan Si was getting a bit worried.

Who exactly was taking care of whom...

This Qiuxiao Yunai seemed even less reliable than Nakajima Michika.

But it had to be said, Beichuan Si’s impressions of Qiuxiao Yunai were not too bad.

It seemed that Nakajima Michika’s request weighed heavily in the heart of Qiuxiao Yunai, otherwise she wouldn’t have appeared before Beichuan Si in such a disheveled state as a girl.

After calling for another car, Beichuan Si chatted idly with her.

"Mr. Beichuan, do you know how Michika has been doing recently?"

"She’s been doing quite well."

"Really? The last time I saw her, she looked pale and seemed like she was about to die. Honestly, I was a bit concerned."

Qiuxiao Yunai felt a bit relieved, but recalling the expression on Nakajima Michika’s face made her heart feel like it was being clenched.

The last time she saw Nakajima Michika was probably when Michika had just been diagnosed with acute leukemia.

The Michika of that time certainly couldn’t be compared to the carefree, smiling Michika who now lounged in her room every day, secretly doing God knows what.

"Speaking of which, Miss Michika was also curious about what Miss Qiuxiao has been up to lately."

Beichuan Si probed casually.

"Hehe... I’m still the same as before; I’ve already graduated from college, now unemployed at home. I haven’t found a job, so of course, I can’t compare with her."

Qiuxiao Yunai smiled sweetly, her voice ethereal and clear.

"May I ask what was Miss Qiuxiao’s major in university? I’m just curious."

"Hmm... something related to religious studies."

Qiuxiao Yunai tucked her stray hair behind her ear and replied with a smile.

If Qiuxiao Yunai’s image right now were to be changed, she would indeed be a charming beauty.

But her departure was too hasty, with her hair all disheveled, naturally there was no beauty to speak of.

As the two chatted, they arrived at their destination.

This was a two-story detached house, decorated luxuriously, with flowers and plants growing in the small courtyard on the left that were budding, ready to bloom. A glance at the indoor garage on the right revealed expensive cars that obviously came with a hefty price tag.

Beichuan Si took note of everything,

This Qiuxiao Yunai, unemployed at home, still had so much money to buy all these things...

"Please enjoy, Mr. Beichuan." Qiuxiao Yunai brewed some coffee, placed it in front of Beichuan Si, and then took out a sugar bowl.

There were marks on the sugar bowl, and it was squared off properly, this time Qiuxiao Yunai didn’t make any mistakes or create a humiliating situation by mixing up sugar with salt.

This was coffee Qiuxiao Yunai ground by hand, which had a more fragrant aroma compared to instant coffee.

From these signs, one could tell that Qiuxiao Yunai came from a distinguished family.

It was only natural, being the friend of Nakajima Michika, who also came from a wealthy family.

"Mr. Beichuan." Qiuxiao Yunai looked at Beichuan Si after taking a sip of coffee, "You’ll stay at my place for a couple of days. If there’s anything you need, you can ask me. However, I might occasionally be away from home due to some personal matters, so I’ll entrust you with the keys for now."

As she spoke, Qiuxiao Yunai handed over the keys she had been keeping to Beichuan Si.

"..." Beichuan Si.

"Thank you for your trust, Miss Qiuxiao."

After receiving the keys, Beichuan Si offered his thanks.

To give the keys to her house directly to someone she had just met, Michika must hold a significant place in Qiuxiao Yunai’s heart.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have taken such action.

"Uh..." Qiuxiao Yunai blinked, somewhat bewildered, "What trust?"

I take back my previous statement.

Seeing the oblivious look on Qiuxiao Yunai’s face, Beichuan Si became certain.

This young woman...

was simply naïve!

"It’s nothing, Miss Qiuxiao, I hope we can get along well these next few days."

Beichuan Si decided to avoid saying anything unnecessary.

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