Tokyo: My Superpower Refreshes Every Week-Chapter 536 - 534: The Qualities of a Top-Tier Green Tea Girl
Saitama Prefecture, Tokorozawa City.
This place is reputed to be Tokyo’s backyard.
The group traveled from Kita-Senju to Tokorozawa Station and stepped off the train to find the platform quite deserted, reminiscent of Ayase Station late at night.
Because it’s not a holiday, it’s rare for Tokyoites to visit Tokorozawa City. Tourists from abroad usually stick to famous places like Tokyo or Okinawa.
More locals are found here for tourism; it’s not that they don’t want to go to Okinawa, but Tokorozawa City offers better value.
"So quiet."
Ayatsuki Ayaka looked at the empty platform, feeling it was different from the promotional video.
This is practically false advertising.
She recalled the crowded video and the welcoming in Katsuraya in Chinese characters, making her doubt whether Katsuraya is really interesting.
Aozawa glanced around and then back at Ayatsuki Ayaka, who was carrying a small square shoulder bag hanging at her waist.
"Ayaka, let me carry your bag."
"Eh, no need, the bag isn’t heavy."
Ayatsuki Ayaka waved her hand, showing she could handle it.
Takahashi Saeko shook her head and directly grabbed the backpack’s straps, chiding: "Ayaka, you’re really slow on the uptake in this area.
When a guy wants to carry a bag, you should graciously tell him, ’Thank you.’"
"Please carry mine too~"
Takahashi Saeko took the opportunity to hand over her backpack, and on the side, Tama Chan naturally handed over her bag with a smile: "Thanks, Aokun."
Aozawa wanted to retort that he hadn’t offered to carry bags for both of them. But considering he was only carrying Ayatsuki Ayaka’s bag, the situation might go unresolved, so he carried both.
"Oh, as expected of a guy, strong as ever!"
Takahashi Saeko said, poking his abdomen, feeling the soft, resilient abs.
Tama Chan smiled and pinched his arm: "Indeed, strong muscles. How do you usually work out?"
Faced with their teasing, Aozawa didn’t respond, Ayatsuki Ayaka quickly moved forward saying: "Maru, Saeko, don’t touch him."
"Hey, hey, you’re such a stingy one!"
Takahashi Saeko withdrew her hand and poked Ayaka’s face, teasing: "Will parts fall off just by touching?"
"It’s troubling for Aozawa."
Ayatsuki Ayaka specifically added a sentence, indicating she was concerned about Aozawa’s feelings rather than her own.
Tama Chan and Takahashi Saeko exchanged a glance, both wordlessly staring at her.
Ayatsuki Ayaka’s face flushed with embarrassment again, she nervously looked around, okay, she was a bit jealous, she hadn’t touched those muscles.
"Hmm~"
They made a melodious nasal sound without probing further.
Takahashi Saeko smiled: "Let’s just go with that."
Talking while walking towards the station exit.
Katsuraya’s staff stood in the shade at the entrance, seeing Takahashi Saeko his eyes lit up, waving eagerly: "Miss Takahashi, here."
Ayatsuki Ayaka glanced at him, assessing he looked in his early twenties, about 173 centimeters tall, average-looking but sturdy.
"Is Katsuraya’s staff responsible for picking up guests too?"
"Tokorozawa City’s transportation isn’t very convenient, normally others pay for this service, we offer it for free~"
Takahashi Saeko blinked, exploiting her skill for freebies with just words.
Of course, she aimed to secure it.
"Oh."
Ayatsuki Ayaka realized, accustomed to Takahashi Saeko’s charming skills.
...
The shuttle was a van, Takahashi Saeko naturally sat in the passenger seat, chatting happily with the driver.
Men are actually easy to entertain, once you grasp their interests, there are no silent men.
Takahashi Saeko frequently encountered men who presumed they were taciturn. Their silence merely stemmed from lacking common conversational topics, wanting to speak but lacking courage. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎
She didn’t need to do much, just guide slightly, showcasing an attentive expression and they’d start chatting away, sharing mundane topics.
Regarding those mundane topics, Takahashi Saeko never showed impatience.
Being the ultimate "Green Tea" isn’t easy, you must genuinely listen to the dullest topics men raise, not simply pretend.
Reaching this level largely requires talent.
The real top-notch "Green Tea" doesn’t have ulterior motives; women like Takahashi Saeko and Tama Chan treat it as a fun hobby rather than a means to please men with secret intentions.
To them, toying with men is akin to handling instant noodles in the supermarket for stress relief.
No additional motives, simply a desire to acquire and discard, seeking the next prey.
As she conversed delightfully in front, Tama Chan equally exhibited her top-tier "Green Tea" instincts.
Ensuring Ayatsuki Ayaka and Aozawa had topics to talk about.
Expecting Ayatsuki Ayaka to maintain a conversational atmosphere was asking too much.
Tama Chan assumed she’d only share what she considered amusing with Aozawa, without considering whether it interested him.
Not wanting Aozawa to sit in silence, she couldn’t allow Ayaka to lead the dialogue.
Guided by her, the trio’s atmosphere was lively.
Upon reaching Katsuraya, the vehicle parked, Takahashi Saeko unbuckled and grinned: "Thanks, Kotaro."
"Haha, don’t mention it. If you need anything next time, feel free to hit me up."
"Eh, Kotaro is so H~"
Takahashi Saeko deliberately showed a surprised expression, stretching her tone to make Kotaro blush and become flustered, saying, "No, I didn’t mean it like that. I meant, if you need a car, you can always ask me for a ride."
"Alright, I know what you mean. I’ll definitely ask you next time, Kotaro~"
Takahashi Saeko naturally tapped his forehead with a light laugh and turned to get out of the car.
Leaving Kotaro with a face full of expectancy, he had never chatted so happily with a girl before, it was practically like a dream.
...
Katsuraya is a building with a Japanese-style exterior, with a sign in front featuring the two characters, Katsuraya.
Ayatsuki Ayaka glanced at it, showing a bit of a puzzled expression, "Is this really Tokorozawa City’s hottest adventure house?"
"Yeah, look at the mountain behind the house. It’s said various checkpoints are set up on the mountain to let guests fully experience a fun adventure."
Takahashi Saeko pointed a finger at the green mountain behind the house, showing a smile on her face, "Let’s put our luggage in the room first, and then go up the mountain to play."
"Okay."
Ayatsuki Ayaka nodded, reaching to open Katsuraya’s door.
The inside arrangement also appeared very Japanese-style. The wooden floors and walls gave a warm feeling, and a faint fragrance greeted them.
The landlady was a middle-aged woman in her forties, dressed in a kimono, the fabric slightly cool, unlike normal kimonos that make one sweat from the heat.
"Welcome to Katsuraya, Miss Takahashi, please follow me."
Katsuraya’s landlady turned with a hint of elegance in her movements.
Ayatsuki Ayaka’s eyes flashed with envy. She also wanted to have an elegant aura, but just didn’t have the talent.
The group followed the landlady upstairs to a place marked with "Hana."
The landlady opened the door to a spacious room with windows adorned with narcissus flowers, "The floor is covered with tatami mats, you can lay out bedding at night, and the smaller room inside can also accommodate someone."
"The air-conditioner remote is on the table, and the TV can play any channel. When the tea runs out, you can call us to replace it."
"Okay."
Takahashi Saeko nodded, pleased with the room, then turned to Aozawa, "Aokun, you’ll sleep in the room inside tonight, we’ll sleep outside."
"No problem."
Aozawa nodded, placing the three people’s bags on the table.
He had his back to the three, so he didn’t notice the blush that flashed across Iroha’s cheeks, or the mischievous expressions Takahashi Saeko and Tama Chan wore.
...
Outside Katsuraya, in front of the adventure entrance to the back mountain.
Even though the main purpose of this trip was to let Ayatsuki Ayaka take it easy, there was no slacking off in terms of fun.
They rarely went out to play, naturally spending the day exhausting themselves to make it easier to act at night.
Takahashi Saeko looked at the map, saying, "Follow this map all the way to the back of the mountain, that marks the end of the game."
"Let’s go!"
Ayatsuki Ayaka shouted, appearing full of enthusiasm.
Aozawa saw her so energetic, and a smile appeared on his face too.
Takahashi Saeko winked, "At this point, we should have the guys lead the way. Aokun, it’s up to you."
"No problem."
Aozawa nodded, striding in front.
The mountain path was said to be an immersive experience and wasn’t paved, but in Aozawa’s view, it was probably just to save on costs.
The mountain’s dirt path was passable, so there was no need to cater to tourists’ experience.
He walked ahead, the air filled with the fresh scent of vegetation, sunshine streaming through the leaves, forming beams of light on the surface of fallen leaves.
Occasionally, a breeze blew through, the leaves swayed gently, seemingly responding to the cicada’s cries.
"Feels like nothing’s happening."
Ayatsuki Ayaka mumbled, what happened to the grand adventure in the different world?
Aozawa’s ears twitched, turning his head, "It seems like something’s approaching."
"Eh?!" Ayatsuki Ayaka immediately became tense, nervously drawing close to Aozawa, staring at the side, with the air seemingly carrying the sound of barking.
"Could it be..."
"Run!"
Takahashi Saeko shouted, taking off at a sprint.
Ayatsuki Ayaka hurriedly pulled Aozawa along to start running.
"Woof woof woof!"
A large wolfdog darted out from the bushes, with two dangling dog heads around its neck, obviously playing the role of a Cerberus.
Tama Chan calmly took out a hot dog, solemnly saying, "Brave Iroha, this sword of bravery to defeat Cerberus is for you!"
"Oh! Wise Maru, leave it to me!"
Ayatsuki Ayaka quickly accepted, took a bite, intending to replenish her strength, and with the dog...
"I don’t think I can beat it."
Tama Chan glared, "I meant for you to throw it to the dog!"
"Oh."
Ayatsuki Ayaka realized, tossing it aside, the well-trained dog quickly pounced on the hot dog.
