บท 224: Either Way, You're Always So Beautiful

Shouko and Aunt Masako talked a bit more before the older lady had to leave. Both Kyoya and Shouko sent Aunt Masako off to the entrance of the clubhouse. A chauffeur was waiting to bring her back home.

"Tell me if you have something to say," Aunt Masako gave her niece a tight hug before she pulled away from Shouko. With a smile, she added, "If you guys have any plan to go out of the city, do make sure to come back before the middle of the next month."

"Ah, why so?" Shouko was puzzled, "Do you have something plan, Aunt?"

"If Ono knew you forgot her birthday on the 10th, she would definitely sulk with you," Aunt Masako lightly flicked Shouko's forehead. She laughed in amusement when her niece's face suddenly changed.

"I totally forgot! Don't worry, Aunt! I'll make sure to celebrate Ono's birthday with you!"