With practiced ease, Uesugi Sakura arrived at the familiar spot and stood in front of the door, pressing the doorbell.
With a "ding dong" sound, the expected beep didn't come from the small speaker, but Uesugi Sakura wasn't in a hurry to press again. This situation meant Hanamaru Hanabi had already packed and was ready to leave.
This was a hard-earned experience compiled by Uesugi Sakura over the years.
About a minute later, he heard some scattered footsteps mixed with voices coming from inside the door.
With a "click," Hanamaru Meiko opened the door and looked at Uesugi Sakura standing there, then playfully pushed Hanamaru Hanabi, in her black sailor uniform, forward, smiling as she patted her on the small shoulder.
"Sakura, Hanabi mentioned about you two during dinner last night. Although her dad isn't too happy about it,
"don't worry. He can't stop you two. Auntie is rooting for you. Good luck!"
Hanamaru Meiko bit down on the word "certainly" with extra emphasis.
"..."
