Guitar, loneliness and the blue sea

“You just want to drink, dive and play music, right?”

"I just want to be happy every day, like a fool. I don't have to guess what other people think, and I don't have to look at other people's faces. I just do what I like to do." Yusuke said leisurely.

Xiao Ai nodded.

"Oh, I understand. Freedom, relaxation and happiness, these can be regarded as the pursuit of life."

"Right? Many people can't find this feeling throughout their lives. But I feel that if you live here, next to the sea, with such a group of companions, you might actually have a lot of fun."

"It's been quite fun."

Hayasaka Ai thought of the tragic scene she saw in the izakaya yesterday.

Is it really fun to play like that?

"So, you...can't accompany me to travel around the world." Her eyes inadvertently showed a sense of loss.

"Sorry, I still have to go to school."

The two of them looked at each other from a very close position, as if they were affectionate, but not as if they were not.

Yusuke thought to himself that if she came to him before school started and said the same thing in this way, he would probably not come to college.

But at that time, there were still some eldest ladies who were still upset and were still being hunted, so there was nothing they could do.

This is life.

Hayasaka Ai made up her mind after thinking for a while.

She knew that the time when she was most free, relaxed and happy was when she was by his side.

"...Then, Youjun, let me live in your house." She said seriously.

"what???"

075 Partner, best friend, mutually beneficial friend 4k

Kasumigaoka Yusuke was dumbfounded.

What the hell is this?

"Being hugged and thrown, and then picking up an unemployed maid"?

"Xiao Ai, didn't you hear clearly what I just said? I don't want to..."

"I know you don't want to fall in love, and I'm not looking for you to fall in love."

Hayasaka Ai said lightly.

"I discovered that what I have for you is not love, but... dependence."

"Wait a minute, what do you mean?"

"While watching American TV series recently, I learned a new concept - friends with benefits."

Yusuke started to understand a little bit.

"Oh, I know. It's an open relationship."

"Well, a 'mutually beneficial friend' relationship is a cohabitation partnership that puts aside love." Hayasaka Ai introduced, "Both parties do not interfere with each other, but only meet each other's needs occasionally. For example, if I don't want to do the laundry, you can do it. If you don’t want to cook, I will do it. You can also chat to relieve your boredom, or play and drink together. But you don’t have to worry about dates or romance, and you don’t have to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, and various festivals.”

"I see."

Yusuke touched his chin and looked at the ceiling and began to think.

"How's it going? Isn't it pretty rock'n'roll?"

He patted his thigh.

"It makes sense. There aren't that many mothers-in-law. If I go out to have a drinking party and stay up all night, you won't care about it. If you want to travel for ten or eight days, I won't care about it either. Do whatever you need to do."

This is equivalent to skipping the painful haziness and sourness when falling in love. Both parties can get what they need in life and live together without emotional pressure.

"Well, if I leave, just say 'Bon voyage' at the door. When I come back, say 'Welcome home.' It's that simple. It can be regarded as...a destination."

"I see. Homecoming is indeed very important for people who travel frequently."

"That's right."

Hayasaka Ai was a little excited. She picked up the wine glass and took another sip, but Kasumigaoka Yusuke snatched it away - obviously she should not drink more in her condition.

"But isn't that too idealistic?" Yusuke laughed, "It's a bit like brother and sister, or siblings. People who are not particularly close can't do it, right?"

"But I think if it were us, we could do it."

Although Xiao Ai was dizzy, she still tried her best to show a serious expression, so serious that Yusuke wanted to pinch her face to make her relax.

"Indeed, if they are relatively mature people, know each other well, have experienced some incidents, have a good relationship, and both parties are not financially burdened..."

I have to say that Yusuke was tempted at this moment.

If it is an ordinary girl, it will not be attractive.

After all, he has a sister, so he doesn't really lack family affection.

But this is a maid.

And she's not just any maid.

She is the maid of the richest family in Japan. She is a maid who can wash, cook, and do housework. She has a high emotional intelligence and high IQ. She is knowledgeable about astronomy and geography. She is capable of literature, martial arts, cuteness, and beauty. She has an excellent figure and appearance.

Hayasaka Ai showed an imperceptible smile.

She knew he couldn't refuse.

Because in addition to the conditions just now, there is one more thing.

The relationship of mutually beneficial friends is better than that of brothers and sisters, and it can also be astringent!

Yusuke thought about it carefully and felt that he hadn't had sex in a long time.

The Demonic Flame Dragon has not spread its wings and soared for a long time!

He just doesn’t want to fall in love anymore, and he’s not impotent!

As a 20-year-old man, I still have needs.

How can I refuse this?

But Yusuke paced around the room twice before sitting down again.

His expression was a little dignified.

"It's really good. I have to say that I'm very interested. But, Xiao Ai, living here is not as simple as in Tokyo. Not to mention that I only have a small single apartment..."

"One bed and one bathroom is enough. After all, we... have met each other frankly. After living in a big house for many years, I think a small house is quite charming, especially with you..." Hayasaka Ai quickly persuaded road.

"No, love, you don't understand, that's not the problem now."

Yusuke scratched his head and made a depressed expression.

"What's the problem?"

"If you move in, I'm afraid my life will be in danger."

The image of those scum pulling chainsaws, sharpening knives and loading bullets already appeared in his mind!

"?"

Although she was stunned for a moment, the ice-snow and smart Hayasaka Ai quickly understood the reason.

"Oh, because you are jealous of your happiness, you will be killed by red-eyed boys together. I remember that you seemed to have had this experience back then."

"Yeah, so don't let me remember it. Unlike then, you can really get killed here."

"But, shouldn't there be a lot of people in college who have girlfriends?" Xiao Ai was puzzled.

"As far as I know, the single rate in our department is 100%, and 140 boys have zero girlfriends. The virginity rate... except for me, maybe... is also [-]%?" Yusuke said with a bitter smile.

"What's your major?"

"Mechanical engineering, by the way, there are only three girls in our department."

"...Then it's no wonder they're going crazy."

Having said that, as a girl who likes electronic devices, Hayasaka Ai feels that the boys from the engineering school are actually quite good.

She found Yusuke's home very attractive, not only because of him, but also for another reason.

He has an i9-13900k+RTX4090 computer, a full set of e-sports peripherals including noise-canceling headphones, a customized brown switch keyboard, and a 4k gaming screen!

There is also a high-definition projector in the room for watching movies!

Is it not him that you like, but his computer?

"But... if it were you..." Just when Xiao Ai felt a little frustrated, Yusuke turned around and touched her head, "Should it be possible? They don't come to my room often, in fact. Yes, in the diving club, the only ones living in the dormitory are me and Little Bochi."

"Well, I will try my best." Hayasaka Ai said firmly, "I will bet on my dignity as a disguise master and my whereabouts will never be exposed."

"Okay, then it's settled."

It sounds crazy, but isn’t that what youth is?

Kasumigaoka Yusuke held Hayasaka Ai in his arms and smelled the charming scent of perfume on her body. Mixed with alcohol, it had a different kind of charm.

"Then... I'll move there today? I don't have a lot of luggage, just clothes and stuff." She seemed impatient.

"Wait, there's something else you need to know."

"what's up?"

"Unlike Tokyo, I found that people here often act based on instinct rather than choosing reason and common sense."

Yusuke took a sip of wine.

"If it's hard to understand, you can imagine that everyone here is an unscrupulous version of Chika Fujiwara..."

"Don't say any more."

Hayasaka Ai instantly turned into a crouching position with her head in her arms, as if Mai was crawling on her body.

"Is it really that scary?"

"Well...let me give you an example."

Yusuke took out a small bottle of colorless and transparent liquid from his pocket and poured it into an empty cup.

"Look, this is water."

"Well, then what?"

"It's just water. Do you want to drink it?" He handed over the cup.

Hayasaka Ai took the cup suspiciously and took a sip.

"puff--"

Then he sprayed Yusuke all over him.

“Isn’t this just vodka?!”

"Ah, it's vodka."

"There's something wrong! What are you doing?!"

Yusuke took out the lighter from his pocket again.

"When someone gives you water, you generally need to test it like this."

chap——

The 'water' just now was ignited!

The flame kept beating at the mouth of the bottle.

"I see... Molotovout?"

Hayasaka Ai looked at the burning bottle curiously.

"Have you played too much CSGO?!"

"Isn't this quite fun?" She waved her hand vigorously and extinguished the dancing flames of the vodka.

"Yeah, but do you think it's just that simple?"

Yusuke had a 'you're still too young' expression on his face.