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"No."
"In that case, Jiuhua, I am quite curious about your life experience."
Jiuhuayue looked towards Fujii Itsuki, "Where's the uncle?"
"Hmm? What do you want to ask?"
"Does the uncle have any friends?"
"Friends? No, I haven't had many friends since junior high school. After all, I was born in an orphanage, and I have no parents. No one wants to be friends with me, and I don't like to play with those naive guys. I just focus on studying hard and getting good grades."
Jiu Huayue laughed, "That uncle was quite sober at that time!"
"Of course. I only had one goal at the beginning - to go to a good university."
"What happened to uncle later?"
"Later, the situation became even worse in high school. I didn't have much money, and I wanted to go to a famous university like Kyoto University. Apart from studying, the only thing I had time for was working part-time."
"What about college?"
"I didn't know how to socialize in college and high school, so how can you still do that in college? I just went to social gatherings to make up the numbers, and those classmates couldn't be considered my real friends. After work, my life is just about work. I don't even have time to deal with my co-workers, so how can I have time to make real friends or drink with them?"
Jiuhuayue ate her meal in small bites and said, "Uncle doesn't have many friends."
Fujii Itsuki smiled and looked at the girl who was eating. "Jiuka, do you mean you want to be friends with me?"
"Yeah." Jiu Huayue admitted generously, "After all, uncle, you look very pitiful."
"Hey, hey, no matter how you look at it, you look more pitiful. You've been crying all the time these past few days."
"Uncle, you always bully me!"
"No way, it makes me sound like I'm an unforgivable sinner."
"Uncle, you are hateful but you are a good person. To comfort me, you even cooked for me and apologized sincerely. You knew I was feeling bad and you were willing to relieve my stress. I want to share the things I like with you more and more."
"Bad shark movie? I don't want it."
Jiu Huayue pursed her lips unhappily and said in a commanding tone, "Don't be disgusted! When one day I really take you to see it, then this will be considered a gift from a good friend!"
".When giving gifts, you also have to consider the other person's preferences. How can that be possible?"
"You're going to love sharks! I'm going to make you feel the charm of sharks."
"You sound a little bit like a young lady when you talk. Jiuhua really wants to make friends with me?"
"Ok!"
"Even though I'm ten years older than you?"
"Is it not possible? I have friends who are 30 or 40 years older than me, and you are a teacher. I think there is nothing wrong with making friends with a teacher. Besides, you will listen to me very seriously. I like to have a friend who can patiently listen to me like this. Of course, uncle, if you have any unhappy things or difficulties, you can tell me. As your friend, I, Jiu Huayue, will definitely listen patiently and help you."
friend
It feels a bit strange.
Fujii Itsuki vaguely felt that the relationship between the two was not like that of friends, but rather like a pronoun that Jiuhua temporarily came up with in order to confirm the relationship between the two.
Friends?
That’s okay.
It's nice to have someone to talk to, even if the other person is a little girl who is usually cold but a little arrogant in private.
"Also." Jiu Huayue blushed and lowered her voice, "Uncle, the potato stew you made is delicious. Can you make it for me tomorrow?"
Fujii Itsuki laughed immediately, "Is that how you order your friend around?"
"Because. Because it's really delicious! I really like it."
"It's good that Jiuhua is honest. I like it."
"Ah? Thank you for your likes. So——"
"Okay, I'm in a good mood today. As your friend, I'll satisfy your request and cook for you tomorrow."
"That's great! Thank you."
Jiuhuayue thanked with a red face and did not forget to eat.
Fujii Itsuki saw this scene and felt that she was as cute as her beauty.
I really can't help myself and I'm becoming more and more attracted to this little girl.
"Wait! Leave some for me, I haven't had dinner yet!"
"Ah? Sorry, I ate too much by accident."
Chapter 32: Chitose's Visit (Part )
For the next two days, Fujii Itsuki made potato stew with meat for Jiuhuayue as promised.
This girl really likes this dish. Fujii Itsuki made it for her for three consecutive days and she didn't get tired of it.
When asked why she liked it so much, she squinted her eyes happily while eating and answered - "Because it tastes good."
After answering, she deliberately put on a stern face and acted as if "I'm not that happy eating."
It's so cute that it makes you laugh.
Jiuhuayue would also regularly check the hygiene of Fujii Itsuki's room every day to see if clothes were thrown around, if garbage was properly sorted, etc.
For this purpose, the girl gave him a good scientific explanation.
For example, if you want to throw away a milk carton, you can't just throw it away. You have to take it apart, wash it, dry it, and then fold it along the edges.
When throwing away, the milk carton cannot be thrown away like a paper carton, because the milk carton has a unique attribute and can only be thrown into the milk carton column.
Lunch boxes, mineral water bottles, beverage bottles, and glass jars must also be washed before being thrown away.
The label of the plastic bottle needs to be separated from the bottle body, and the lid and body of the glass jar must be separated. They must also be clean and free of debris.
Fujii Itsuki would habitually pour the instant noodle soup into the sewer, but Jiuhuayue said "Dame!" and made a cross with both hands to him.
“This is illegal in Otaru.”
".?"
"Liquid kitchen waste such as oil and noodle soup must be poured with a special coagulation powder and stirred evenly. After the oil solidifies into a combustible solid, it can be thrown away as combustible waste."
"I never had this much trouble in Tokyo."
"Uncle just came back to Otaru, so he doesn't know yet. In recent years, Otaru's garbage sorting requirements have been very strict. In Tokyo's Minato Ward, because there are many people and the garbage disposal equipment is advanced, garbage sorting is rarely done."
"I see. Thank you for your teaching, Mr. Jiuhua."
"Yeah~ Teacher Jiuhua forgives your ignorance."
Jiuhuayue seemed very happy when she heard his words.
When two people live in the same house, some life problems are inevitable.
For example, who will do what in terms of cooking and cleaning the kitchen utensils?
So, Jiuhuayue came up with a way to draw lots.
She makes two skewers every day, one for cooking and one for washing dishes.
Whoever draws the task will have the other person do something else. If there is cleaning work, both of them will do it together.
Fujii Itsuki thought that this clear division of labor was good and fair, so he would cooperate with her in drawing lots every day.
Early this morning, Jiuhuayue came to Fujii Itsuki's room as usual to check on his hygiene and living conditions.
Seeing that it was still so neat, the girl's eyes lit up:
"Uncle is really good at housework. He keeps the room and the garbage very clean. That's awesome."
"I've already said that I don't want to do it, just because it's unnecessary."
"Actually, uncle, you are just lazy. In fact, you need someone to supervise your life. But you still need to put your clothes in order. Clothes should be in one row, and pants should be in another row. I will help you sort them out."
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Fujii Itsuki stood at the door, watching Jiuhuayue patiently helping him organize his closet, with other thoughts in his mind.
His personal life is indeed quite sloppy. He also said that the main reason is that no one comes to visit his room. As long as there is no peculiar smell, why bother to keep it so tidy?
Living alone in Tokyo, who would care whether their life is messy or not?
Who cares whether the garbage in their room is thrown away every day?
Who cares if their clothes are folded neatly?
Isn't it comfortable to be alone? How can you do it?
Maybe I have been lonely for too long. Ever since I accompanied Jiu Huayue to do the housework two days ago, I have had a new perspective on housework.
I find sweeping the floor quite interesting.
You will feel particularly comfortable when you clean the house and wipe away the dust;
I think if I put all my clothes in order and hang them neatly in the closet, Jiuhua will praise me when she sees them.
The happiest thing was when Jiuhua checked on her every day and she would give her heartfelt praise, "Uncle, you are so good! You folded them so neatly."
It's like having the capital to show off.
Fujii Itsuki had been a teacher and knew that this was a little trick of encouragement, but he had never thought that the technique he used on his students every day would be used by Jiuhua on herself.
I was actually like a child, happy because of her praise.
How funny.
Speaking of which, it has been almost eight years since I left Otaru. It has been so long, and it seems that no one has praised me since the professor passed away.
These days, chatting about hobbies and sharing things we like with each other has become a common occurrence.
Fujii Itsuki was often dragged by her to listen to music, sitting on the sofa, and was forced to share her partner's headphones
If she doesn’t like the music she hears, she will always say next time. Then next time she will try her best to play the song on the guitar!
Full of enthusiasm.