The next day.
Bai Qiu made sure to leave a little earlier than usual.
He did this to avoid running into Soyo Nagasaki in the hallway, which would have been awkward.
Recalling yesterday's dinner, Bai Qiu couldn't help but sigh.
He glanced at Soyo Nagasaki's door, then quickly stepped into the elevator.
Oh, right, Bai Qiu also brought his trusty companion today.
The Electronic Keyboard.
Because the band was holding a meeting after school today.
So Bai Qiu decided it would be best to bring the Guitar along.
Next, Bai Qiu planned to buy some breakfast.
A new dessert shop had just opened nearby.
Rumor had it that business was booming, with rave reviews.
And they had a limited quantity available each day.
Bai Qiu planned to check it out.
Luckily, Bai Qiu had come early today, as he was at the front of the line.
A long queue quickly formed behind Bai Qiu.
One!
Two!
Three!
Four!
It wasn't drumming, it was Bai Qiu counting.
He was fifth in line.
The line moved quickly.
In a moment, it was the customer in front of Bai Qiu's turn.
"Twenty donuts, please!"
It was a voice full of energy.
"Huh?"
The shop assistant was slightly stunned, then responded professionally.
"Certainly, just a moment, please."
The shop assistant picked up a box and immediately started working.
Bai Qiu was also slightly stunned.
He glanced at the somewhat strange person in front of him.
Twenty?
Can you even eat that much?
You won't die from being fat!
At the same time, an ominous premonition welled up.
Her gaze swept past this guy,
Bai Qiu looked towards the transparent glass display case, where several rows of golden Donuts rested together neatly.
Are there even twenty?
Even if there were, after taking away twenty, would there be any left?
Bai Qiu's answer was no.
So he looked again at the woman who had committed the crime of devouring the Donuts.
She was wearing a dark mask and sunglasses.
It covered almost her entire face, making it impossible to see her features.
But even without seeing her face, her slender figure and unique aura suggested she was a great beauty.
However, this didn't stop Bai Qiu from secretly resenting her.
This kind of outfit,
You think you're some kind of popular idol?
Don't tell me you thought you could just waltz in here, all covered up like that, and clear out all the Donuts.
That darn Donut Lady!
"Here you go, your Donuts."
"Thank you!"
The Donut Lady happily took the bag.
Paid and turned to leave.
Seemed to feel a burning gaze.
Donut Lady looked at Bai Qiu with a hint of confusion.
I don't think I was recognized, right?
I've dressed so conservatively.
Hehe!
A smile appeared on her delicate face beneath the mask.
Then, she left calmly.
"Excuse me, sir..."
"You might have..."
Without waiting to hear the end, Bai Qiu already understood everything.
He looked at the graceful figure that was leaving.
Bai Qiu's eyelids twitched.
He actually dared to provoke him.
Black-brown hair, I'll remember you!
"Sir, you might have to wait for the next batch…"
The long ponytail-wearing shop assistant repeated, then pointed apologetically at the empty display case.
There was only one donut left inside.
Her voice sounded a little nervous.
It seemed she was afraid the guest would get angry.
So, she immediately added,
"Um... the freshly baked ones taste even better!"
"Okay!"
Bai Qiu came back to his senses.
So there were more.
Even if he had to wait a little longer.
But he was carrying over ten kilograms of stuff!
Of course, I still can't forgive Donut Lady.
After thinking for a moment, Bai Qiu spoke,
"Give me 20 of those too!"
This time, the people behind Bai Qiu looked at him strangely.
But when they saw Bai Qiu effortlessly carrying a large package,
no one dared to say anything.
"Ah, okay!"
The shop assistant breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, the customer hadn't gotten angry. Moreover, the new batch had more than twenty donuts, so the customers behind wouldn't have to wait so long.
However, she should probably suggest something to the manager.
Maybe they should limit the number of donuts purchased during certain time periods!
Or, they could hire more staff. She really couldn't handle it all by herself!
Sakuragaoka, Class 3.
Bai Qiu had just sat down at his seat.
Preparing to wipe the sweat from my brow with a tissue.
My arms are still a bit sore after that.
Bai Qiu now has some respect for those who carry instruments around all day.
Yui Hirasawa said with a pained expression,
"Xiao Qiu, Guitar! So expensive!"
"Huh? What's this?"
"An instrument? Is it a Guitar?"
Yui Hirasawa spoke as fast as a machine gun, non-stop.
Bai Qiu didn't have time to answer.
Tomori Takamatsu also looked over, a little curious.
That packaging...
It should be an Electronic Keyboard.
A keyboard...
Tomori Takamatsu lowered her eyes and bowed her head.
Bai Qiu wiped away the sweat that actually existed, and was about to speak.
Yui Hirasawa suddenly leaned in.
"Wow! It smells so good!"
"What's delicious?"
Yui Hirasawa sniffed the air like a puppy.
Luckily, Bai Qiu knew.
She wasn't talking about sweat.
Bai Qiu took out another bag and waved it in front of Yui Hirasawa.
"Donuts!"
Yui Hirasawa was a little excited.
"Want one?"
"Mmm-hmm!"
Bai Qiu generously offered the Donuts to Yui Hirasawa.
Yui Hirasawa didn't hold back at all, taking several.
Then, Bai Qiu looked at Tomori Takamatsu.
Bai Qiu was a little puzzled.
Why was Tomori so down so early in the morning?
Like a sad little penguin.
"Tomori, morning. Want a donut?"
"Morning, Aki."
Soyo glanced at the round donuts.
Tomori Takamatsu was a little tempted.
"Can I? But…is this Aki's breakfast?"
"Eh?! Breakfast?"
Yui Hirasawa looked over in alarm when she heard it was breakfast.
She already had half a donut in her mouth, and the remaining third was in her hand.
"You eat fast!"
Bai Qiu chuckled and shook his head at the two of them.
"I couldn't possibly eat all this myself."
Bai Qiu lifted the bag again, and a dull thud echoed from it.
"See? There's still so much left."
He'd bought twenty of them specifically to share with the two of them.
Yui and Tomori relaxed.
Tomori took one out and said, "Thank you."
Yui Hirasawa said confidently, "Leave it to me, I won't let any go to waste."
Bai Qiu also began to taste them.
The flavor was good, crispy and delicious.
It would be even better with a cup of the Light Music Club's tea.
Unlike Bai Qiu and Yui, Tomori Takamatsu didn't put one directly into her mouth.
Instead, she observed them with great interest.
Her eyes seemed to sparkle.
Donuts, how amazing.
There were two perfect circles.
The person who invented Donuts was a genius.
Holding the Donuts gently, Tomori Takamatsu couldn't bear to ruin their beauty.
But, these were from Aki.
She couldn't disappoint Aki's feelings.
Tomori Takamatsu bit her lip, caught in a moment of internal struggle.
Aki Hakushu saw this and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.
He didn't say anything.
"As long as you like it, Tomori!"
However, he still reminded her, "Tomori, there's more here."
"Mm…"
Busted, Tomori Takamatsu's cheeks flushed.
Only then did she steel herself and gently take a bite of the donuts.
Her way of eating was in stark contrast to Yui Hirasawa's.
Bai Qiu looked back at Yui.
Because there was food.
She'd already forgotten all about the instruments.
But Bai Qiu could guess what was going on.
So, Bai Qiu reminded her, "Yui, you were just talking about the Guitar..."
"Oh! Right."
"I forgot all about it."
Yui Hirasawa grinned foolishly while munching on a Donut.
"I mean, the Guitar costs a whopping 250,000 yen."
"It's 250,000 yen!"
Yui Hirasawa started to gesture with her fingers, but realized she was holding a donut, so she gave up.
"Even if I sold myself, I couldn't afford it."
Yui Hirasawa said, a little deflated. She really loved the Guitar.
"How about I lend it to you?"
After a little bit of internal grumbling about already naming it before even getting her hands on it, Bai Qiu suggested.
Putting aside his relationship with Yui Hirasawa.
Just for lending Yui such a sum of money, whether or not it was repaid was irrelevant.
The system should give him some rewards, right?
"Really?"
Yui Hirasawa's ahoge twitched.
"Yeah."
"Actually, I was planning to borrow one from you too, hehe..."
Yui Hirasawa said, a little embarrassed.
Her little sister didn't have much pocket money, and neither did Wawa.
Only Baiqiu was left.
Then, she'd have to ask her parents for an advance on her future allowance.
So I can get the Guitar!
Bai Qiu was slightly stunned. So I'm already being targeted.
"How much allowance does Xiao Qiu have?"
Yui Hirasawa asked.
"I can lend you 250,000."
"Huh?!"