Reborn in Tokyo after picking up Sayu who ran away from home

Chapter 582 Showdown
Starbucks.

The girl looked at the boy, her eyes glistening like dewdrops.

The voices of people around seemed to suddenly become smaller, and time flowed peacefully and comfortably.

Lines of sight intertwine.

Kato Yusuke was rarely panicked.

Ever since the day of the Hou Ye Matsuri, his relationship with Kei has been at a standstill.

He moves forward, and the opponent retreats.

It is like two people facing each other across the bank, separated by an invisible river, drawing a dividing line.

But now, there seems to be one more tree on the shore.

He may be able to use it to build a boat, or he may not be able to do anything.

Kato Yusuke took a light breath, then slowly let it out from his chest, looked directly at the other party and said word by word:

"...Maybe my request is selfish, but I hope Hui can stay by my side forever."

that moment.

The girl was stunned for a moment and lowered her eyelashes.

There seemed to be something extra in those clear eyes, but it was like a mirage in the heat wave, making it hard to see clearly.

The other party did not respond immediately, but gently raised a hand to tie up the hair that was left in front of his face, and then asked calmly:

"...Then, Yusuke, in what capacity or position did you say that to me?"

"...What identity?" Kato Yusuke repeated in a low voice.

"Because there seem to be some unreasonable demands in what you just said. Even if you want me to consider it, you must first let me know what attitude I should adopt, or whether I have the right to think about it?"

"...If I say there is no reason, I just think so, what will you do?"

Kato Yusuke paused for a moment, and continued: "Just like Kei said just now, our studio also needs you, so I hope you can stay."

"Right……"

The girl agreed ambiguously, neither agreeing nor denying the words, looking over her eyes as if signaling him to continue talking.

"..."

Kato Yusuke reached out to pick up the matcha latte on the table and took a sip.

Before you know it, the coffee is completely cold.

It tastes like iced sweet milk, and the taste of matcha is slightly astringent, making it indescribable.

During this period, Hui just kept staring at him, waiting for the follow-up.

"To be honest..."

He slightly lowered his gaze, moved away from the other party's eyes, and then slowly said:

"I'm not ready to see you in a relationship with someone else, and I don't want to be mentally prepared for that."

"That is to say... Yusuke will feel unhappy seeing me with other boys, can I understand this?"

"Ah."

A brief silence.

"Is that so..."

With the same expression on the girl's face as before, she said nonchalantly:

"Seriously, didn't your opening remarks be too oblique? You just need to say that at the beginning."

There was a hint of lightness in the tone, and there was a bit of sarcasm in it.

She seemed finally satisfied.

Kato Yusuke was dumbfounded, not knowing how to react.

Kei leaned back on the chair and said softly:

"However, it's like you will be unhappy seeing me going out with other people. On the other hand, it's the same on my side..."

As for what is the same, it naturally refers to the matter between him and other girls.

Kato Yusuke's lips twitched, and he whispered sorry.

It is said that this is the way to express convenience.

""The meaning of apologizing to me in this situation, you'd better think about it more?" Do you remember what I said before? "

"……of course I remember."

"So can I ask you about this now? Why are you apologizing to me?"

Kato Yusuke pondered for a moment, then looked straight into the other's eyes.

"Because I ruined our relationship, I kissed you on the school's rooftop... However, I don't regret it."

"—!"

As if she didn't expect him to mention that matter suddenly, the girl couldn't help but froze, then immediately lowered her head.

Under the rendering of the setting sun, that face seemed to be slightly flushed.

After a while, she raised her head again in a leisurely manner, with a slight dissatisfaction in her eyes.

"... I always feel that I seem to have misjudged your thick-skinned level."

Kato Yusuke touched his nose, "Actually, I've been thinking about this all the time, so are you really angry because of this?"

"angry?"

The girl blinked her eyes twice, her slender and thick eyelashes fluttered like a fan, and then gave a meaningful oh.

"Well, it's not completely without anger, but it may be a little different from what you think."

She paused and said, "... To be precise, I'm just a little angry about the meaning behind it."

"what……?"

Kato Yusuke asked without confidence: "...the meaning behind it?"

"I'm asking you, Yusuke."

Hui stared at him, his eyes were more serious than usual, "...Do you understand the meaning of kissing me in that situation?"

Kato Yusuke kept silent, using silence instead of answering.

"Ugh……"

A sigh came to my ears.

"Because you refused to step on the brakes, so I have to speak straight, okay?

Regarding Kasumigaoka-senpai and the others, Yusuke, what are you going to do?Or... how do you want me to treat this matter? "

Kato Yusuke's heart tightened.

Before he had time to speak, he added something casually to the convenience.

"Ah, let me tell you in advance, that kind of harem male protagonist like Galgame is really bad, I won't accept it?"

As soon as the voice fell, the air seemed to vibrate slightly.

The two fell into silence.

Kato Yusuke opened his mouth, but couldn't make any sound.

The girl's statement was serious and solemn, and her seemingly calm tone was full of unshakable determination.

——It was so clearly conveyed into his heart.

This short conversation brought out a gap that both sides knew but had been buried all along.

The obvious meaning in her words seemed to make the current situation even more embarrassing.

That subtle atmosphere blocked Kato Yusuke's throat invisibly, and he couldn't say anything else.

At the moment, the store is noisy and crowded, and the air is very dull.

He leaned lightly on the back of his chair, not knowing what to do with himself.

For quite a while, no one spoke at the table.

Kato Yusuke's brain was running at high speed, one idea after another kept coming out of his mind, and then dissipated one by one like bubbles.

Although the other party didn't finish what she said, he already understood what she meant.

To put it simply, the current situation is like doing multiple-choice questions.

And he can only choose one, or one side.

Kato Yusuke frowned tightly, his hands clenched his trousers unconsciously.While overlooking the current situation in his heart, he tried his best to find an opportunity to break the deadlock.

however.

There is no right answer to this kind of thing.

Before he knew it, cold sweat dripped from his forehead.

Megumi, Shiwa, Kano, and Sayu from memory flashed in my mind one by one.

A shadow appeared in Kato Yusuke's heart, and at the same time there was a dull pain and indescribable self-loathing.

'Can I let go of Shiba-senpai and Xiao Kano? '

He questioned his heart.

Logically speaking.

Hasami Kanoko is now free of the pressure of the house, life has become much easier, and she can take care of herself even without him.

As for Shiba-senpai.

The relationship between the two has not yet broken through to the end, and perhaps other methods can be used to compensate each other...

But--!
That's not how it works, is it—?
Thinking of this, Kato Yusuke's expression couldn't help becoming distorted, and he couldn't help clenching his teeth tightly.

He can indeed make up materially, but what about other aspects?
To put it bluntly.

After going through so many things.

Can he live up to Shi Yu, who has never turned back for him, and Xiao Kano, who is devoted to him wholeheartedly?

On the other hand.

Can he afford to lose Kei?
"..."

The boy vigilantly raised his head in fear, looking at the girl in front of him who said she would stay by his side at the nearest location, her Adam's apple kept rolling up and down.

The other party's eyes were still as indifferent as before, but there was also a faint look of thinking, as if he had been silently observing his reaction.

"benefit……"

He took a deep breath, and the voice that came out of his throat was inexplicably dry.

The girl looked at his tense face, her expression changed for a moment, and then she slightly pursed her lower lip.

"...Sorry, I seem to have said some nasty words that bothered you so much."

"No, this is me..."

Kato Yusuke was only halfway through his words, and the other party interrupted him.

"Otherwise that's fine."

Hui Weiwei tilted his head, thought about it and said:

"Actually, I've been thinking about how to get along with you recently, and how to treat our relationship... Then, I finally thought of it just now."

Kato Yusuke said nothing, just listened carefully.

"Yusuke...no, Kato Yusuke-san."

The indifferent tone suddenly became formal.

"Basically, our recent relationship is indeed not right, and I don't think it's good, so I should make it clear to you."

Hearing this, Kato Yusuke swallowed subconsciously, but still nodded.

Based on the conversation below, it will be decided where their future relationship will go.

He clearly recognized this, and felt a little nervous for no reason.

While studying his reaction, Hui lightly pressed one hand on his chest and took a shallow breath.

"...In short, you don't need to make a decision now. After all, we are only high school students...I will wait until college."

"University……?"

Kato Yusuke muttered to himself, his thoughts stopped for a moment.

Ignoring his reaction, the other party stared down at the table and continued speaking.

"That said, I can wait until we get to college.

If you still liked me, Yusuke, I would be your... lover and date you.

Before that, you have a long time to think about it, and I will wait patiently for you to make a decision and try not to interfere with you.

That's basically it. "

Kato Yusuke opened his mouth in astonishment, his brain was emptied by this unexpected development, and he couldn't help blurting out: "What about before university?"

As if seeing through his inner thoughts, Hui's tone softened a little, and her light hair flowed down.

"It's okay, just as we agreed, I will continue to stay by your side to accompany you."

"..."

Kato Yusuke closed his eyes in silence, thinking quietly.

Judging from the results alone, he seems to be on base safely.

With a rather clear attitude, the other party clearly gave him a conclusion.

He didn't have to make a decision right away, the question was deferred to the university.

Before that, he had a little over two years to think about it, or to make arrangements and deal with it.

Then, he needs to make a final decision at that time.

To sum it up in one sentence, it's like going from the death penalty to a reprieve.

After clarifying the key points, Kato Yusuke slowly opened his eyes.In his heart, there was both the joy of remaining alive after the catastrophe, and also some kind of unspeakable loss.

Kato Megumi is always that Kato Megumi, and he will not easily compromise just because he has a good impression of someone.

thought here.

Whether it was joy or disappointment, they all turned into a long sigh in the end.

"……I understand."

Kato Yusuke nodded slightly.

Hearing his sigh, Hui frowned slightly for a moment, like a little dissatisfied, but immediately recovered.

"...By the way, today is actually the first time in my life that someone confessed to me. Although I refused, but..."

Crystal clear eyes stared at him.

"...The first love since I was a child, if the object can be the person I like...it will be fine."

The girl said in a slender voice, then quietly lowered her eyes.

Kato Yusuke's breathing stagnates slightly.

Hui gave him the feeling at this moment, like looking at the underwater moon through thick ice.

She seems far away, but it is so clear.

"...Okay, anyway, I've finished what I have to say, so let's do this, Yusuke. From tomorrow onwards, I will temporarily forget about this matter, so bye~"

Without giving him a chance to respond, Hui finished his farewell words in one breath, and then hurried away as if fleeing, leaving him where he was.

◇

After leaving the mall.

The girl got into her cousin's car and went home together.

The newly bought Audi S6 drove smoothly on the road.

"Let me tell you, Xiaohui."

Keiichi Kato looked at the co-pilot from the corner of his eye, and asked, "Is it really okay to leave Kato-kun alone like this?"

"Huh? But I said good-bye."

Hui, who was playing with his mobile phone, replied without raising his head, his tone full of puzzlement.

"I'm not talking about that."

Kato Keiichi smiled wryly.

"It's just that he is your friend after all, and he is also someone you like. You can actually chat with him for a while, don't worry about me..."

"Well, I think it's better for Keiichi-san to concentrate on driving? Also, I don't seem to have talked with anyone about the person I like, have I?"

Hearing the displeasure and resistance in the girl's words, Kato Keiichi couldn't help being a little dumb, and then sighed with a little emotion.

"Well, since you don't want to talk about it, forget it.

By the way, you haven't talked about that topic, but Hiromi-san has already passed on the story of Kato-kun in our family. "

"Sister, she really—!"

Hui, who heard this, complained a little unbearably, and for a while complained to the sister who was about to become a bride, but still had a stubborn personality.

But after a while, he regained his sense of normalcy.

Not wanting to see the smiling face of her cousin next door, she leaned her elbow on the car door and rested her chin on one hand, and just looked out the window.

Even though the car has driven quite a distance, the Sunshine City of Ikebukuro in the distance still looks very tall.

She quietly watched the tall building that was gradually shrouded in night, but felt that her thoughts were still in that Starbucks.

Take a step back, respectful and reserved.

Taking a step closer, I feel unwilling.

So she took half a step lightly and stretched out her hand.

Standing on the other side, as long as you stretch out your hand, you can go to her place and wait quietly.

"I'll be by that person's side closer than anyone else."

When she made this promise, she didn't say anything.

— But there are always some things that cannot be compromised.

Just like the relationship between people, it will change because of some opportunity.

When I saw his tears for the first time.

When one person monopolizes his sleeping face.

When he understands that he cannot be monopolized by one person.

──I hope that the person who stays with that person and lives in my heart is her.

She couldn't help wishing so deeply.

In retrospect, since the intersection of the two people.

From the moment when I was pulled out of a world where there was nothing, and the relationship with the people around me was neither far nor close.

The love heart that rolled out because the lid slipped open will definitely not be able to close again.

She wants to be his "Number One Uncompromising", and she does not hesitate to go through all kinds of difficulties for this.

I hope that one day, I can face him with all the emotions hidden in my heart.

To keep him looking only at her.

To keep her in his heart forever.

In order that the hands that are held together will never be separated.

In order to be able to hug him tenderly on a night when the moon cannot be seen.

If it can become his special.

For her, this is the best.

……

(End of this chapter)