Laid-Back Life in Tokyo: I Really Didn't Want to Work Hard-Chapter 929 - 543: An Unforgettable Christmas (Part 2)

Chapter 929: Chapter 543: An Unforgettable Christmas (Part 2)

Uesugi Sakura looked like a little child, carrying Hanamaru Hanabi on his back as they walked through the snow-covered Sakura Trees by the Kanda River.

His footsteps trod through the snowy ground, his silhouette swept through the fluttering snowflakes.

Listening to the gentle laughter of the girl behind him, Uesugi Sakura ran slowly forward.

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Reaching the doorstep, Uesugi Sakura held his knees with both hands, panting out large breaths of white mist.

"Is Hanabi that heavy?" Hanamaru Hanabi asked him curiously.

"Hahaha, actually, not really."

Walking into the small courtyard with "Hanamaru" written on it, Uesugi Sakura saw Hanamaru Yuuki putting gloves on two little girls.

"Brother!"

Little Aei saw Uesugi Sakura and enthusiastically ran over, hugging his leg.

Uesugi Sakura smiled and patted her head. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Feeling it was somewhat biased to only hug her brother, little Aei then considerately hugged Hanamaru Hanabi’s leg, squinting her eyes and saying, "Sister’s legs are so slim."

"Aei! Why are you talking like a rascal?" Chiaei pouted at her.

"Because sister Hanabi is just so pretty," Hanamaru Yuuki said with a voice full of firm belief, supporting little Aei, "By the way, brother-in-law, have you decided where we’re going to play?"

"Skytree Tower."

"Skytree Tower... Although I’ve been there before, it’s been a few years since I last visited." Hanamaru Yuuki raised her head, looking at the clear transparent snowy scenery, reaching out to catch a snowflake in her palm, watching it gradually melt away from the warmth of her cane, "Tokyo’s snowy scene should be quite nice, right?"

"Aren’t Aunt and the others coming with us?" Uesugi Sakura peeked inside the house, having just woken up and finished breakfast.

"They are, but Aunt is taking a different path." Hanamaru Yuuki nodded to herself, "They’re going to buy a Christmas tree and Christmas gift boxes, preparing for tonight’s Christmas celebration."

Uesugi Sakura laughed: "It’s a bit awkward having the elders prepare for Christmas while we go out to play."

Hanamaru Yuuki immediately said: "There’s nothing awkward about it! We go out and have fun, and come back to joyfully gather and have a meal together."

"Also, think about it, we didn’t even eat properly yesterday! You three men just clinged to bottles, drinking the whole time!"

"Hahaha." Uesugi Sakura tried to laugh off his embarrassment, "I was forced, forced."

"Forced? Brother-in-law seemed quite happy drinking with my uncle and Uesugi uncle."

"Haha, let’s not talk about this, it’s time to set off, where’s Shio?"

"She’s also going with Aunt and them, she said she’d help carry stuff, with so many things for Christmas, they can’t carry it all."

"I see," Uesugi Sakura nodded, "So just us?"

"Yes! So hurry up! Let’s go!!"

....

Skytree Tower is located in Sumida District, Tokyo.

Standing at 634 meters, also known as Tokyo Skytree, the new Tokyo Tower.

Honestly, since Skytree Tower was built, Tokyo Tower lost its old "iconic feel," if someone mentions scenic buildings in Tokyo, surely someone would recommend Skytree Tower.

During Christmas, the number of tourists here has clearly increased.

"Brother-in-law, brother-in-law! Hurry and take photos of me and sister!"

As soon as Hanamaru Yuuki arrived here, she pulled Hanabi to stand by a snow-covered flower bed, constantly shouting for Uesugi Sakura to take photos.

Who is supposed to be the one on a date with Hanabi?

Uesugi Sakura smiled lightly and shook his head, picking up the camera borrowed from Mrs. Hanamaru: "Yuuki, a little to the right, Chiaei put your hand on sister’s shoulder... good..."

Click.

Uesugi Sakura checked the photo just taken on the camera.

It’s just average.

Hanamaru Yuuki ran over, smiling as she took the camera for a look: "Let me see, let me see... it’s alright, brother-in-law, have you studied photography?"

"Studied a little bit."

Hanamaru Yuuki hugged the camera: "Alright, alright, it’s brother-in-law’s turn for a photo, quickly go."

"Okay."

Uesugi Sakura didn’t decline, and went to the spot just now, next to Hanamaru Hanabi.

"Aei wants brother to hold her."

"You want to be held?"

Uesugi Sakura glanced at Hanamaru Hanabi, then turned to Aei and said, "Sure, Chiaei, let Hanabi sister hold you, just hold you in her arms."

"Okay." Chiaei, of course, wouldn’t refuse.

"Can sister hold another sister?" Aei asked from Uesugi Sakura’s arm.

Uesugi Sakura replied with a smile, "Aei, don’t underestimate your sister. You know, during that time in Hokkaido, she ate two deluxe meals by herself, that’s food for six people."

"Sakura-kun~~"

"Hahaha."

The simple joke naturally drew a slightly annoyed look from Hanamaru Hanabi.

She doesn’t really like being commented on for eating a lot or being chubby.

Hanamaru Yuuki, from across, waved with a smile, "Brother-in-law! Move a little closer to sister... yeah, like that, and put one hand around sister’s waist."

Yuuki...

Seeing the slight smile on Hanamaru Yuuki’s lips from the opposite side, Hanamaru Hanabi couldn’t help but suspect she was deliberately making Uesugi Sakura do that.

And Uesugi Sakura actually did as suggested, moving a bit closer and wrapping an arm around her waist.

With two little girls in his arms, and his arm around her waist, it felt like... a family photo?

"Great! Just like that."

Hanamaru Yuuki laughed at the side, pointed the camera at the two in the snow, "Come on, smile."

Click.

Hanamaru Yuuki quickly checked the result.

The travelers behind, a matching couple holding little girls, and the continuously falling snowflakes from the sky.

Hanamaru Yuuki was quite satisfied with the photo, "Beautiful! Sister, come over and take a look."

As soon as Hanamaru Hanabi heard it was beautiful, she walked over with Chiaei in her arms.

Uesugi Sakura and Aei remained standing where they were.

Aei looked around, "Seems like there are so many people today."

"Because today is Christmas Eve, December 24th."

"Is Christmas very important?"

"Christmas isn’t important, what’s important are the people and the moments. Without the people around, even with the lively atmosphere of Christmas, it wouldn’t matter to us."

"Aei seems to understand what brother means."

"Really?"

"In the past, Aei and sister would spend Christmas lying by the window watching other brothers and sisters celebrate Christmas, seeing them walk together, seeing them stop and kiss, and below were lots of food carts and people."

"Aei felt Christmas was a good holiday, but Aei and sister couldn’t join because mom didn’t come back, and we didn’t have money, only a few slices of bread left in the fridge..."

"I see."

Hearing this, Uesugi Sakura couldn’t help but feel a little heartache, he gently patted her head, "Anyway, now you have a new Hanamaru family, with brothers, sisters, and uncles and aunts. Whatever you and sister want to eat, we can get it for you."

"Aei knows, Aei also knows it was brother and Hanabi sister who took us out of that house, and they made lots of great food for us, even better than strawberry cake."

Aei’s voice was always calm, but even so, you could hear a hint of childishness in her words.

It seems that during this time, Aei and Chiaei have been taken care of well by Auntie and the others.

"What do you think of Hanamaru uncle, Aei?"

"Also very nice, Hanamaru uncle isn’t fierce at all, in the morning he’ll happily lift Aei and sister, and little Hanami, feels like Hanamaru uncle is a very kind person."

No matter how you put it, father-in-law is indeed great at dealing with kids.

Uesugi Sakura remembered him as being a cheerful uncle before.

Now... the mighty and serious Police Chief at Police Headquarters.

Perhaps due to his work?

"Sakura-kun, look at this photo."

"Okay."

Uesugi Sakura glanced at the four-person group photo just taken by Yuuki, in the snowy day, the deep warmth was evident.

He smiled:

"Very nice, Yuuki."

"Humph! Aren’t you going to thank me!"