According to incomplete statistics, since she moved to her new home at Wu Geng, she has held more than ten gatherings, large and small, at her residence. The reasons for each gathering were strange and under various clever names.

Single release celebrations, animation appreciation parties, holiday game conventions, dinner parties, holiday parties, and even leisurely afternoon tea parties with nothing to do, it's all a mess.

Most of the initiators are Ikoma. This guy sometimes doesn't say hello. During holidays, he brings a group of people to the door and rings the doorbell wildly. He forcibly invades the private time and space of the fifth night, has a party, then pats his butt and leaves, leaving a mess.

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I counted at the end of the night and found that among all the members, there were no more than ten who had never been to her home. Sometimes I wonder whether it is because the Ikoma group has a wide range of friends and friends all over the world, or whether the members generally have low moral integrity and are purely

When there is excitement, just join in?

So Ikoma proposed that the party be held at her house, but Wu Geng subconsciously refused sternly, which was similar to an instinctive stress reaction.

However, Wu Geng's rejection was not just once or twice. Each time, he could not compete with Ikoma's persistent pursuit, not to mention that this time it was Nishino's birthday.

"It's okay to open it at my house, but you have to promise me something."

As a last resort, I will make a three-chapter agreement before the fifth update.

"My house doesn't have much space for you to waste. Counting me, Nanase, Xiaomi, you and Wakazuki-san, we can call up to ten people. And before leaving, I will pack up all the tableware and trash and take them away, otherwise I will just

Take Nanase and go outside to celebrate her birthday alone."

This was the maximum number of people that the living room plus the balcony could accommodate. She was too afraid that Ikoma would call half of the group on a whim, and everyone would end up crowded into the living room, like sardines in a can.

Ikoma vowed to do so.

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May 25th is Wild West Day.

As expected, Ikoma brought barbecue equipment, which was quite big to my surprise. When I opened the door, Ikoma and Takayama were panting and standing at the door carrying two boxes.

The three people quickly assembled it and placed it on the balcony. Fortunately, the balcony space was large enough, otherwise it would not have been possible to put it down.

The grill looked new and had not been used a few times. Just in case, I carefully wiped it inside and out. Another box contained wooden skewers and seasonings, which I bought on the mountain road.

Nishino is still recording other groups' programs at this time. "Nogizaka is Here" is an irregular program of the uner group. It is broadcast on the official website. There is no control of the scene in many cases. The members had a lot of fun before. I really like it.

That relaxed and happy atmosphere.

The recording this time was divided into several groups according to the schedule of the uner members. Wakazuki just recorded a few days ago, and today it is Nishino's turn.

"...Nanase said she won't arrive until nearly six o'clock."

Wu Geng put down his cell phone and said to Ikoma who was lying on the sofa.

"Hey - can't we start now? Ikoma is already hungry."

"You just moved the equipment here, and you didn't do anything else." Wugeng complained.

It's a blessing that she could shamelessly lie down and watch the barbecue grill being wiped up and down several times, even pretending to be deaf and mute and refusing to get up even when asked to change the water in the basin.

"Because I'm really tired. Ikoma is carrying me from downhill to uphill, and the calorie consumption is extraordinary, so I have to rest for at least another thirty minutes to recharge." Ikoma said hard.

(ex){}&/Indeed, the bottom of a very large bottle has been reached.

So how much did the two of them eat?

I had no choice but to go to a nearby convenience store to buy some. Before leaving home, I didn’t forget to remind Sakurai:

"Captain, watch the bedroom door and don't let those two scourges out."

Sakurai was poking the piece of meat in her hand hard with a wooden skewer, and nodded when she heard the words. Wugeng didn't know if she heard it or not.

The slope in front of Wu Geng's house is just as Ikoma said, it is a calorie-consuming area. Even if she is empty-handed, going up and down is quite tiring. Fortunately, Wu Geng has climbed it countless times in the past six months, and her physical strength has improved a lot.

I am confident that if I have another sports meeting, I will definitely come out on top.

She quickly picked up a bottle of sauce at the convenience store according to the clerk's recommendation, which cost 1280 yen. She just paid the money and looked up to find Nishino standing beside the glass door and waving slightly to her.

At five o'clock, he collected the change, picked up the paper bag, and hurried out.

"Why so early?"

"No," Nishino looked at his phone, then raised the screen to face her, "Look, it's just six o'clock."

To be precise, there was still three minutes left, but Wu Gen was not one to care about such minutiae, so she raised the paper bag in her hand.

"What's this?"

"BBQ sauce, barbecue party."

"Well, I like barbecue." Nishino smiled happily.

"I knew it a long time ago." Wu Geng also smiled and took Nishino's arm, "Let's go, otherwise the barbecue will be eaten up by Ikoma and Ikuta again."

At this time, the sky was getting darker.

On the way back, Wu Geng secretly sent a message back, and Nishino talked to Wu Geng enthusiastically about the episodes in the recording of the program, Nakagen Himaka, Kawamura Mayo, and other interesting things that happened to the members. She

She said it happily, and the expression on her face was bright, and she seemed to have completely integrated into the uner group.

Nishino's joyful mood also infected Wu Geng. Compared with when the group was first formed, Nishino's interpersonal relationships are broader and more casual. Even if Wu Geng is not around, he can get along with her comfortably.

I am even more convinced that this is a good thing, both for her and for Nishino himself.

Wu Geng did not tell Nishino about everyone's actions to help her celebrate her birthday, but only told her about the barbecue party.

After climbing up the long slope, Nishino was slightly out of breath.

Wu Geng signaled Nishino to ring the doorbell. After waiting for a while, no one opened the door. Nishino turned around and winked at Wu Geng.

At this time, the door was opened, the lights were not turned on in the room, and the dim light in the corridor poured onto the floor of the entrance hall.

Nishino entered the door hesitantly, followed by Wu Geng. In an instant, the lights were brightly lit, there were a few "pop" sounds, and the cone-shaped paper fireworks burst out with colorful pieces of paper and long ribbons.

"Happy birthday!!!"

Nishino raised his hand and pulled off the colored strips hanging on his body. Amidst the warm cheers, he turned back and looked at Wu Gen.

"I guessed it a long time ago." In the warm orange light, Nishino smiled softly, and a sense of happiness rippled through her body.

Wu Geng put his hands around his mouth and said loudly in the commotion:

"Happy birthday! Nanase!"
Chapter completed!