Ignoring the risks, the amusement park project was launched.

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"They drink, I'll just watch from the side."

"You'd better really be something else."

Hiratsuka, who had just entered the room, listened to their conversation and suddenly froze.

Kiku is still abstaining from alcohol, doesn't that mean I have to get Jiang Qiu drunk?

He brought his own alcohol, bought his own umbrella, and got himself drunk.

Damn it, why didn't they do it themselves?!

As Hiratsuka Shizuka gradually came to her senses, her face twitched involuntarily, and her gaze towards Jiang Qiu became somewhat subtle.

Thinking about it carefully, it seems that this guy is the only person of the opposite sex I'm closest to.

I usually feel comfortable and close to them, and they are quite good-looking, which is exactly my type. They also come from good families.

Even when he's drunk and acting crazy, the other person will patiently take care of him; when he's feeling down and hopeless, they'll comfort him; and they often share watching shonen manga together.

Looking at this, isn't he the perfect marriage partner for me?!

Staring intently at Jiang Qiu's youthful face, Hiratsuka Shizuka quickly deflated and slumped down.

If only this guy had been born a few years earlier.

I'm not as heartless and insane as that guy Kiku, who can shamelessly take advantage of a young woman.

Hiratsuka Shizuka sighed dejectedly and slumped onto the sofa like a salted fish.

"What happened? It was fine when I came in."

Jiang Qiu asked with some confusion, and casually pulled over a cushion to place under the other person's head.

"Just lamenting the unpredictability of fate."

Hiratsuka Shizuka waved her hand weakly, trying to calm herself down and avoid thinking about irrelevant things.

It's fine as it is now; I'll just take it one day at a time.

Jiang Qiu was stunned, but seeing that the other party had no intention of explaining, she did not press the matter further.

After casually peeling an orange and stuffing it into her mouth, he changed the subject—

Have you had dinner yet?

"No, we're just waiting for Shihua to bring back this meal."

"Hehe, good wine paired with good food is the real enjoyment."

Seeing Kikuri arrange bottles of fine wine on the coffee table, Hiratsuka Shizuka's mood improved considerably.

Noticing how much the other person was craving it, she casually picked up a bottle and teased them—

"On the hour?"

"Don't get me into trouble! I'm quitting now and rejecting all temptations."

"From now on, I will no longer be a decadent and decadent alcoholic, but a reborn and successful person who is dedicated to making music."

Kikuri Hiroi refused resolutely.

That resolute stance made it seem as if she had truly severed all ties with the past, leaving Hiratsuka Shizuka stunned.

Has the withdrawal symptoms become so terrifying that they've distorted this guy's personality?

Before she could ask any more questions, another knock on the door drew everyone's attention.

Unsurprisingly, it was Touka Takanashi and Hoshika Ichiji who returned carrying large and small bags.

After entering the house, the two threw their numerous shopping bags onto the carpet and then lazily slumped onto the sofa.

"I brought everything back for you. It was quite heavy."

"What did you buy again? So much!"

"Thank you for your hard work. Here are some dolls and gifts, quite a few of them are for you."

Jiang Qiu smiled and handed the two drinks, then turned around and started rummaging through the shopping bags, looking for the gifts that corresponded to each person.

"Is there any left for us?"

"Here, this is for Sister Jing."

As Jiang Qiu spoke, she handed over a gift box, which contained a complete set of perfume and lipstick.

Upon seeing this, everyone's eyes lit up, and they immediately stared intently at the remaining shopping bags.

"This is from Sister Shihua. You often work in the kitchen, where the fumes are quite strong, so I picked out a series of skincare products for you."

"Sister Xingge, this is it: skincare products and perfume."

"Sister Juli has a lot of supplements, and some of them are Sister Jing's too."

"You two drink too much alcohol, it's good for your health to recover."

"Oh wow, kid, you're pretty thoughtful. You'll definitely be a good man in the future."

Hiratsuka Shizuka put her arm around Jiang Qiu's shoulder and shook him with satisfaction, but her regret deepened.

It would be better if it were a little bigger.

"Nijika and Rikka's are here too, they can take them themselves later."

Where are the Rainbow Nymphs?

"I'm taking a shower inside. I was already half asleep before I went in, and I'll probably fall asleep soon after I finish showering."

"You can drink as much as you want, just let her lie down in my room later."

Xingge nodded and didn't say anything more, turning the gift box in her hands with great interest.

Meanwhile, Hiratsuka Shizuka, on the other side, couldn't wait any longer and hurriedly urged them on—

"Now that everyone's here, let's start drinking!"

"Shihua, did you bring any snacks to go with your drinks?"

“The bag on the ground is full of things that you and Kiku love to eat.”

"Oh wow, I'm going to have a good time tonight."

Hiratsuka Shizuka grabbed a bottle opener and pried open the bottle cap with a loud "pop," which made Hiroi Kikuri's body tremble.

Hold on!

A small leak will sink a great ship!

Hiroi Kikuri took a deep breath, obediently pouring drinks while frantically gesturing to Hiratsuka Shizuka with her eyes.

Hiratsuka Shizuka's eye twitched, but she ultimately chose to cooperate and pull Jiang Qiu into her arms.

"Want to grab a drink?"

"I can't drink as much as you guys."

"It's alright, it's good to join in the fun, come on~ fill it up!"

As Toka and Hoshika were sipping their drinks, they seemed to sense something and exchanged a fleeting glance.

Kiku and Shizuka seem to be plotting something!

Under their watchful eyes, Hiratsuka Shizuka kept urging Jiang Qiu to drink, and even as if afraid he would run away, she locked her entire arm around his neck.

"A few more drinks, you're sipping them so slowly, are you raising fish here?"

"Drinking should be done to the fullest! No one leaves until they're drunk!"

"You're locking me up so I can hardly breathe."

"Cough, an accident!"

"I can't drink anymore. I still have to keep an eye on Kiku-nee. If she sneaks a drink, all my efforts will be wasted."

"It's alright. It's rare for her to try to quit drinking. We'll all help keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn't touch a drop."

Hiratsuka Shizuka solemnly assured him, and poured Jiang Qiu another full glass of wine.

Chapter 19, Section 19: Takanashi Touka, who realizes the "truth"

"Ah~ I feel so much more refreshed after taking a shower."

A soft, contented sigh echoed in the bathroom, and a petite figure was reflected in the mirror as she wiped her wet blonde hair.

Before long, the sound of the hairdryer filled the air, blowing away the steam and drowning out the noise coming from the living room.

When she put on Jiang Qiu's oversized T-shirt, her already rosy cheeks became even redder.

After opening the door, Hongxia greeted the people in the living room.

"The bathroom is now available. Anyone who wants to take a shower can come in."

"I am coming!"

Hiroi Kikuri's figure darted over instantly, her whole body radiating an aura of frantic despair, even her eyes were bloodshot with a ferocious look.

If she doesn't take a bath to cool down, she'll lose her mind from the alcohol.

Bang! ! !

As the bathroom door slammed shut, Hongxia scratched her head, somewhat dazed.

When she arrived in the living room, she saw everyone gradually becoming intoxicated by the alcohol.

The figures swayed and staggered, completely unlike their usual proper and elegant selves. Surrounded by the smell of alcohol, their consciousness was becoming increasingly hazy.

Hiratsuka Shizuka reached out and hooked her arm around Jiang Qiu's neck, pouring the wine directly into his mouth.

The liquor spilled freely, soaking both of their clothes, and the strong aroma of the liquor further numbed their senses.

"You can't drink anymore, how can you force-feed me like that?"

Jiang Qiu mumbled incoherently, constantly shaking her body in an attempt to break free.

He doesn't usually drink much, but after downing several bottles in a row, everything in front of him started to go blurry.

"You haven't even finished a whole bottle, can that be considered drinking?"

"Have some more! Show your manliness, be more spirited, don't embarrass yourself!"

"Don't try to fool me, these aren't even the same bottles anymore."

"Really?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka stared blankly at the bottle of sake in her hand.

I tried to read the label text clearly, but with the flickering and blurry images, I couldn't make out a single thing.

"It doesn't matter, as long as it's the same bottle."

"Come on, let's have some more, we won't leave until we're drunk."

"How can you calculate it like that?"

Jiang Qiu rolled her eyes in annoyance, but she couldn't resist the guy's stubbornness, and was tightly hugged and pressed against him.

"Sister Jing, please stop pouring it in. Drinking too much is really bad for your health."

As Hongxia picked up the bottles that had fallen to the ground, she whispered a word of dissuasion.

However, her slightly hesitant tone suggested that she wasn't going to persuade him to the end, which made Hiratsuka Shizuka chuckle.

"Hongxia has bad intentions, Jiang Qiu. She also wants to see you speak your true feelings and act childishly when you're drunk."

"certainly not!"

Hongxia's ears turned red when her little scheme was exposed.

Instead of continuing their bickering, Shizuka started tugging at her older sister.

Xingge had the lowest alcohol tolerance and was already completely drunk. He was half-lying on the side of the sofa with his head buried in Shihua's calves.

"Sister—it's time to go back to your room and sleep."

"Seriously, if you can't hold your liquor, don't drink so much."

But in response, Xingge responded with indistinct humming, seemingly still immersed in a blissful dream.

Hongxia couldn't drag Xingge away for a while, but Shihua stuffed a plush toy into her hands, which finally calmed Xingge down, and she was obediently dragged to the bedroom.