Iwahashi Shinichi gave up the right to speak and drank coffee while waiting for them to come up with a conclusion. Both of them were very familiar with this area and gave the names of several restaurants one after another.
While talking, Akina Nakamori subconsciously looked at Shinichi Iwahashi.
Her eyes fell on him, and Iwahashi Shinichi noticed it. Just as she was about to respond, she immediately looked away.
After deciding on a restaurant, Shinichi Iwahashi picked up the bill. The store he wanted to go to was not far from here. When he walked out of the coffee shop, Akina Nakamori and Yukiko Okada walked in front together, and Shinichi Iwahashi trailed a few steps behind, following the two of them.
The days are short in winter and night has fallen.
With Okada Yukiko, Nakamori Akina only wore a baseball cap, but the hazy light and shadow of the street gave her a more reliable disguise.
The two girls walked side by side, Okada Yukiko was not idle. Along with such lively Okada Yukiko, Nakamori Akina was also talking and laughing.
Iwahashi Shinichi looked at the two girls who were talking endlessly, but he remembered the hesitant look in Nakamori Akina's eyes when she looked at him in the coffee shop just now.
Was it because it was inconvenient to speak in front of Okada Yukiko? But he also felt that that look was not a look that was meant to keep secrets in front of Okada Yukiko.
When he called Akina Nakamori on the first day of the year, her abnormal behavior also came back to his memory.
I made an appointment with her on the phone to meet again, but unexpectedly it was a day later because Okada Yukiko met her first.
Iwahashi Shinichi didn't believe Okada Yukiko's unlucky words. He could feel that she wanted to introduce them to each other and wanted him to meet Nakamori Akina.
However, even though he knew it was her little trick, he didn't mind.
They had known her personally for a long time, but now she was working hard to set her up. Before coming, Iwahashi Shin thought of keeping a secret in front of Okada Yukiko, and thought this situation was very interesting.
It can be seen that seeing Nakamori Akina, she wanted to say something but couldn't, made Iwahashi Shinichi even more concerned. He had previously thought of teasing Okada Yukiko, but he put it aside without realizing it.
At this time, Akina Nakamori and Yukiko Okada, who were walking in front, suddenly stopped and turned to look at him.
Iwahashi Shinichi had question marks floating over his head and was about to ask what was wrong.
Okada Yukiko waved to him and announced with a smile: "We're here, Iwahashi-san."
Akina Nakamori stood aside and watched Shinichi Iwahashi smile at Yukiko Okada and walk over here. The night was so dark that she looked at him and let her eyes blend into the hazy light and shadow of the street.
At this time, Shinichi Iwahashi suddenly looked over to her.
Nakamori Akina's heart skipped a beat, like a child who was caught doing bad things. But it seemed like her illusion, Iwahashi Shinichi's eyes only accidentally stayed here for a moment, and then went to talk to Okada Yukiko.
She breathed a sigh of relief, but felt a little disappointed.
…
In the restaurant, two girls sat next to each other, and Shinichi Iwahashi sat opposite them.
After reading the menu, Okada Yukiko once again acted as a link, chatting with Nakamori Akina and Iwahashi Shinichi. After the holiday, there were a lot of topics waiting for her to start in work and life, and it seemed that she would never be left alone.
While she was chatting, she did not forget her secret mission. She observed their attitudes and quietly collected evidence that the two had known each other for a long time.
Iwahashi Shinichi did not only talk to Okada Yukiko, but also turned the topic to Nakamori Akina from time to time, with a calm attitude. Nakamori Akina's response was not slow, but it was not enthusiastic either.
It's really hard to tell whether these two people are familiar or unfamiliar.
Is it because they are good at disguising?
However, rather than enthusiasm or unfamiliarity, there seems to be something subtle flowing between these two people.
This kind of subtle thing makes them look like there is something between them, rather than familiarity or unfamiliarity. Okada Yukiko can't describe the feeling, but she is sure in her heart that Iwahashi Shinichi and Nakamori Akina have already
Already familiar with each other.
But looking at the attitudes of both parties, she was still confused and couldn't figure out what was going on between them.
With Okada Yukiko here, the meal was a lively one.
With the buffer provided by Okada Yukiko, Nakamori Akina and Iwahashi Shinichi met. However, with the two sitting face to face, she could not let Iwahashi Shinichi know her mood, and she could not know Iwahashi Shinichi's thoughts.
However, although the answer to the question was not here, she realized one thing very clearly: Shinichi Iwahashi was there, right in front of her.
Now, she could either approach him or push him away.
Everything depends on herself... Unilateral jealousy and unhappiness are the first to take the initiative.
Nakamori Akina unconsciously glanced at Iwahashi Shinichi from time to time, and then looked away, as if her gaze fell on him unconsciously.
It was okay on the phone, but face to face, the words she wanted to say surged in her chest.
…
After finishing the meal, Iwahashi Shinichi asked: "Do you two have any plans next?" The question was asked by two girls, but he looked at Okada Yukiko and said it.
Okada Yukiko heard that Iwahashi Shinichi was talking about how it was supposed to be two different dates, but now it was a "coincidence". She turned to Nakamori Akina and asked, "Where is Akina-san?"
Nakamori Akina shook her head. The two girls seemed to want to go home.
Especially Yukiko Okada, who was still thinking about collecting evidence, and couldn't wait to see if Iwahashi Shinichi would still send them off as expected this time.
Okada Yukiko enjoys this detective game.
Unexpectedly, Nakamori Akina said first, "I drove here." While looking at Okada Yukiko, "I'll take you back, okay?"
"Huh?" Okada Yukiko was startled.
An important part of the plan went awry, Akina-san drove here by herself...
"What's wrong?"
Shinichi Iwahashi teased her, "An expression of disappointed expectations."
"That's not the case!" Okada Yukiko quickly defended herself. It would be terrible if Akina-san misunderstood that she didn't want to be sent back.
Akina Nakamori was also a little baffled by her reaction.
But then, Okada Yukiko quickly said: "Then I'll leave it to Akina-san."
After the matter was settled, Shinichi Iwahashi took the bill.
After leaving the restaurant, the two girls were still walking in front. Different from the chatting and laughing atmosphere when they came in, the two girls only occasionally whispered to each other.
Iwahashi Shinichi fell a little behind and followed them to look at their shadows.
It's a journey, but it feels like we've already said goodbye.
The road without topic was short, and we arrived at the parking lot soon. Yukiko Okada said goodbye to Shinichi Iwahashi loudly, "Iwahashi-san, thank you for today~"
Akina Nakamori smiled implicitly at him and nodded in greeting.
When they raised their heads, their eyes met again.
