Okamoto?

Nino and Miku exchanged glances and then looked away.

If Haruto was choosing an opponent, did that mean the winner was already decided?

Just when the two girls felt nervous, Yotsuba suddenly appeared from behind Haruto and exclaimed, "Wow~ There's so much space in the car~"

No matter how spacious it was, it could only fit six people in the back!

Multiple-choice question?

Not at all.

Haruto said calmly, "Itsuki and Yotsuba haven't gotten into the car yet, plus Yoruha, so there aren't enough seats in the back. I'll sit in the front."

Nino: "😐"

Miku: "😐"

In their nervous moments, they had actually forgotten about their hardworking sister.

The two girls turned away awkwardly and stopped speaking.

The matter was settled.

Haruto sat in the passenger seat, and Saki started the car and drove off.

At first, the car was lively, with the girls chatting with Yoruha, but as time passed, everyone gradually fell asleep, leaning against each other.

❀❀❀

It was unclear how much time had passed, but the vehicle had left Chiba City, and the number of cars on the road began to dwindle.

When the girls woke up, it was already dark outside the window.

Only the streetlights illuminated the road ahead.

"Kamiya-san, we've been driving for a long time. Let's stop at a service area to rest for a bit before we continue." Itsuki suggested.

"Yes, it's time for dinner. After dinner, we can take a break before moving on."

The other girls spoke up one after another.

Anyone driving a car would feel tired, let alone the driver.

Saki was momentarily stunned but then showed a genuine smile and said, "Thank you for your concern, but I'm fine."

Hearing this, a few girls looked at Haruto.

Ichika raised her eyes and said with a smile, "Kuromori-kun, what do you think?"

Haruto glanced at Saki and said, "Stop at the next service area and rest for a bit before continuing."

❀❀❀

After getting out of the car, the cool, fresh air hit their faces, instantly boosting their spirits.

Haruto went to a vending machine to buy a drink and was about to return when he suddenly noticed Miku sitting on a bench, frowning and holding her stomach.

"Miku, what's wrong?"

Seeing Haruto sitting beside her with a concerned look, Miku showed a slight complaint on her face and said, "I just had ice cream with Nino, and now my stomach hurts."

At that moment, Nino came over and scoffed, "It's just a stomachache. It'll pass soon. Here, have some water."

"Why is Nino fine?"

"Huh~ Obviously because I'm healthier than you. Do you even need to ask?"

Haruto had the right to weigh in. He nodded and said, "Nino is indeed in much better health than Miku because she frequently goes shopping."

At least, in terms of lung capacity, Nino was far better than Miku.

"Hmm~"

Hearing Haruto siding with Nino, Miku's cheeks puffed up visibly, like a hamster stuffing its mouth with melon seeds.

Miku glared at Haruto, then stood up. "I'm going back to the car."

Haruto: "😐"

'I was just stating the truth. Why are you suddenly upset?'

Just as Haruto was about to get up, a hand grabbed his sleeve.

Seeing him look over, Nino handed him a piece of chocolate and said indifferently, "Since you haven't eaten, I'll give you this piece of chocolate."

"Thanks." Haruto didn't refuse, taking the chocolate and sitting down.

Nino glanced at him. "What are you still sitting here for?"

Jealous?

But jealousy was a normal reaction. It would be strange if Nino weren't jealous.

Haruto reached out for her hand, and Nino pulled back a bit. Realizing she couldn't break free, she turned her head, glared at him angrily, then accepted it.

"I forgot to mention earlier, your health isn't that much better than Miku's."

Holding Nino's cool hand, Haruto said, "Among you sisters, Itsuki and Yotsuba are the healthiest."

Nino couldn't help but grumble, "If I could eat as much as Itsuki, I'd be healthier too."

Haruto chuckled. "In theory, Itsuki can eat, but you two are sisters, so it should be similar."

"What? I'm not a big eater. If you don't believe me, touch and see. There's no fat at all, okay?"

"Then I'll touch."

"You can touch as much as you want, so why say so much nonsense!"

Haruto's eyes twitched slightly.

Should he say that this was typical Nino?

Yet her face was already flushed!

Haruto looked at Nino, who pretended to be calm but was actually nervous and shy, and decisively extended his hand.

"Mhm~" Nino's body trembled slightly. "Well?"

Even through her clothes, the softness and smoothness of her skin were apparent. Overall, it felt very comfortable.

Haruto said, "There really isn't any fat at all."

"Hmph, of course, I always maintain my figure."

The corner of Nino's mouth lifted slightly, showing a hint of pride. However, in the next moment, she shivered and said shyly, "Idiot, don't move your hand around!"

Haruto coughed. "Sorry, I'll be more careful next time."

"Fool!"

"Hm?"

Nino glanced at him, turned around with a red face, and muttered softly, "Idiot!"

"No."

Haruto denied it, then turned to the side and hugged the girl's waist. Nino fell into his arms and wrapped her arms around his neck.

The next moment, their eyes met. Nino's eyes glowed with an inexplicable light, and she breathed softly, "What are you trying to do?"

Haruto's gaze shifted to Nino's moist pink lips, and then he lowered his head.

❀❀❀

A few minutes later, Haruto returned to the car.

At that moment, only Miku and Saki were in the car.

As for Yoruha, she had gone shopping with a few other girls and was also guarding them.

Haruto looked at Saki.

Next, he needed to take care of Miku. With this young girl's demeanor, she would surely be embarrassed if an outsider was present.

However, Saki misunderstood something, and there was an odd expression on her face.

Finally, as she passed Haruto, Saki lowered her voice and said, "Kuromori-sama, the items you requested are ready and in the passenger drawer."

"Thanks, I understand."

Although he didn't know what Saki had prepared, she said it was what he needed, and her expression was strange, which piqued Haruto's curiosity.

After all, Saki was from the Kamiya family.

So, in front of Miku, Haruto opened the drawer and took out a box of items.

Huh?

Okamoto?