With every new year, it seems like many things will undergo some kind of change.

For example, in terms of age, he must be more mature than the previous year. Another example is the story of a man...and a woman.

When he woke up in the morning, Shiraishi felt his nose was a little itchy and the room felt a little colder.

He looked out the window and saw something light falling in the outside world. It turned out to be a light snowfall.

Although I didn't really want to get up, I still endured the cold breath, turned on the heater in the room, and then returned to the warm bed.

Just like last night, Shiraishi's hands began to become irregular, passing through Liuli's armpits and caressing her gently.

Liuli, who was sleeping soundly, snorted unhappily, as if she didn't like being controlled by a man, and curled up like a cat to protest her dissatisfaction.

Liuli probably hadn't slept enough yet, so Baishi teased her for a while and then gave up.

I don't know why, but as long as I hug the other person like this, my heart will suddenly become quiet.

The anxiety and timidity in any existence's heart will generally dissipate.

His chest was pressed tightly against Liuli's back, and his hands were pressed tightly on her chest and lower abdomen.

No matter what, he must not let the warm woman's body in his arms become cold.

Baishi told himself this more than once, and then he and Liuli slept together again.

When I woke up again, it was already noon.

Shiraishi found that Liuli had left his arms and was sitting next to the pillow.

"It's snowing."

"um, yes."

Outside there was the sound of wind and snow lapping at things.

Liuli was wearing the light blue kimono she wore at the festival last night. Other than that, she had no other clothes on her body.

There were no belts to fasten the kimono, it was just draped casually around her body. She was facing Shiraishi, and what was revealed in front of her was a blushing snow-white complexion.

Feeling that the light in the room was a bit dark, Liuli walked to the balcony and opened the curtains there to allow outside light to shine inside.

In Liuli's field of vision, the light white snow outside the window was blown by the wind and fell sideways, like a white arrow that disappeared after passing through.

There is a silvery world outside.

The trees and lanterns in the courtyard are also covered with snow.

There was frozen dew on the edge of the window, but there was a heater in the room, so the cold outside could not be felt inside.

Bai Shi stared blankly at all this, the north wind, the white snow, and the girl in thin clothes. All the pictures were so natural and dreamy to the point of suffocation.

The artist's brush may not necessarily be able to freeze the beautiful scenery.

It was an extremely enchanting charm.

Shiraishi's heart was about to move, and he suddenly said: "Would you like some wine?"

"It's very cold."

"It will feel a little bit warm in your mouth when you drink it, but it will feel warm in your stomach."

When he came to this world, Shiraishi rarely drank alcohol.

Even if it is dipped in wine, it is the kind that only tastes briefly.

But at this time, I don’t know why, but suddenly I became more drunk.

Liuli didn't answer, so Baishi took it as her consent.

Take out the fine wine that has been stored for a long time from the cabinet next to it, and take out the drinking utensils.

As if to seduce Shiraishi, Liuli's clothes were never fastened with straps. Perhaps she herself has not realized how deadly she is to men now.

The two clinked glasses and drank, feeling very happy.

The heater keeps the temperature in the room moderate, adding a bit of warmth to the atmosphere.

There was some blush on Liuli's drunken cheeks, and her eyes shone like flames, revealing a gentle look.

As Shiraishi said, when I first drank it, it felt a little cold because it had not been warmed, but after drinking it, the warmth was there.

After that, everything fell into place.

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After the annual holiday, everything returned to normal.

The ninjas who had been idle during the New Year began to work in the new year.

The end of January is a time of severe cold weather. On the calendar, this is the coldest time.

The snow never stopped.

Walking into the snow-covered ninja school, today is the first day of class after this year's annual vacation.

Before arriving at the office, I saw Shizune standing there in the corridor.

"Good afternoon, Shizune."

Shiraishi went over and said hello.

"snort."

Seeing Shiraishi greeting her, Shizune snorted softly and turned her face aside, as if she didn't want to talk to him.

Shiraishi smiled awkwardly, and knew why Shizune was so angry with him. Who knew that on the night of the New Year Festival, he completely forgot about her existence, causing her to wait until midnight to leave.

It is normal to have a lot of resentment towards yourself.

"I'm really sorry about what happened last time. Here, this is an apology."

Shiraishi sent the gift he had prepared in advance to Shizune. It was an exquisite gift box, which contained the gift Shiraishi wanted to give to Shizune.

Shizune's face looked better now, and she accepted the apology without any hesitation.

"If you do this again next time, I will be really angry, Shiraishi-senpai."

After receiving the apology, Shizune's tone was still filled with dissatisfaction.

"Haha, I will be more careful."

Shiraishi scratched his head and smiled.

If there really is a next time, that would be great.

If there is no next time, then there seems to be nothing wrong with not complying.

I am really a genius.

"Is Tsunade-sensei in there?"

"She'll be here soon."

"Where did you go?"

"Because at the end of last year, didn't the village discuss some cooperation with the Shionhua Company in the Kingdom of Demons? The other party wanted to arrange for some students who are interested in medical ninjutsu to learn medical ninjutsu at our ninja school in Konoha.

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"But, isn't that what happened in April?"

This matter has Tsunade's approval, so there will naturally be no objections from Konoha's higher-ups.

After all, the Oni Country is a neutral country and does not participate in the Great Ninja War, and the business exchanges between the two parties are relatively harmonious. The drugs and medical supplies produced by Shionka Company have relieved a lot of pressure on Konoha hospitals.

However, it was decided that people from the Kingdom of Demons should come to Konoha to learn medical ninjutsu, which should only start in April.

"Just prepare in advance. There are many vacant classrooms in the school anyway. Tsunade-sama went to find someone to decorate them when she had nothing to do."

"It seems that Tsunade-sensei takes it very seriously."

Shiraishi asked intentionally or unintentionally.

"Well, because Tsunade-sama said that the drug research information exchanged by Shionhua to Konoha will be of great benefit to Konoha. This is a normal return."

Shizune thought about it for a moment and answered Shiraishi's question.

Not long after, just as Shizune said, Tsunade came from the other side of the corridor.

"I came on time today."

"After all, it's the first day after the annual vacation."

"Well, is that so? Let me take a look."

Tsunade looked at Shiraishi's whole body with interest, as if she had discovered something interesting.

"What's wrong, Tsunade-sensei?"

Shiraishi was a little uncomfortable with her stare and couldn't help but ask.

"The smell of a woman."
To be continued...