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

Chapter 585 Unexpected Encounter
"The result of the game just now.

Private Toyosaki High School No. 18, Tongxian High School No. 17.

Therefore, the winner was private Toyosaki High School. "

With the referee making the announcement...

"Win... win!!"

While shouting, Miyazaki rushed towards Nomiya.

"Okay! Well done Nomiya! The last arrow was shot so beautifully~~~!"

"Wow, you bastard, don't hug me suddenly!"

"What does it matter, we are the champions!"

"Well……"

Seeing Miyazaki who was dancing and making noise with his arms around his neck, Nomiya couldn't help but heaved a big sigh, and then looked back.

The boy was sitting silently on the seat, holding the broken bow in his hand, frowning slightly.

He couldn't help being taken aback when he saw this, then pushed away Miyazaki's hand and walked up.

"...What, Kato-kun."

After searching in his mind for a while, Nomiya said dryly, "Don't worry about what happened just now, you've already done a good job."

"Wow, you really don't know how to comfort people, Nomiya."

Miyazaki who ran up followed carelessly said:
"Hey~ Kato-san, you've worked hard!

I mean it was really risky just now, but fortunately the opposite number [-] made a mistake, and Nomiya is still doing well, otherwise he might be dragged to the playoffs~

By the way, were you injured just now?Do you want someone to take a look? "

Facing Miyazaki's question, Kato Yusuke restrained his expression and shook his head, "...it's nothing, thank you for your concern, I'm fine."

"That's it, um, that's good!" Miyazaki said nervously.

Nomiya, on the other hand, coughed solemnly and made arrangements.

"Okay, anyway, let's go and meet with everyone first, and it's time to prepare to receive the award later."

As he spoke, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but smile.

No one laughed at him.

Except for Kato Yusuke, the faces of the other three were filled with joy from the bottom of their hearts.

A group of people started to pack their things.

……

Leave the shooting range and go outside.

The other members of the Kyudo Department were already waiting there.

Seeing them appear, they surrounded them excitedly.

"Everyone is amazing, you won the championship!"

"To be honest, I really didn't expect you to come to this point."

"It's really amazing!"

"It's been hard, hard work, here, I'll give you mineral water~

"The men's and women's groups, the individual competition and the team competition, we can actually win two individual championships and one team championship! It's like a dream~~~!"

"It's all thanks to Nakano-senpai and Kato-san!"

"To be honest, I was so nervous just now, especially when Kato-san had an accident, my heart almost jumped out."

"Really, it's a pity that Kato-kun didn't get the four full rings."

Following Zuo Mei's words, the others all nodded their heads in agreement.

Kato Yusuke didn't respond to this, he was absent-mindedly drinking water from a plastic bottle, his eyes wandering around between the venue and the auditorium.

Groups from various schools, scattered around, were now buzzing with lively conversation and buzzing.

— Nothing worth noticing.

A trace of self-mockery flashed in his eyes, and he felt a little ridiculous about his auditory hallucinations.

Ryoko Nakano, who was walking from the auditorium, just caught the emotion in his eyes, couldn't help but pause slightly, and then came to the people with a normal expression.

"Everyone~ Thank you for your hard work."

"""""Sister Nakano!"""""

"Congratulations on winning the team competition."

Ryoko Nakano smiled and said, "Also, Nomiya-kun. The organizers are going to present the awards. May I trouble you to accept the awards?"

"Uh, do I...?"

Nomiya, whose name was called, scratched the back of his head and asked hesitantly:

"About this... shouldn't it be better for Kato-kun to come forward? After all, he is the biggest contributor this time."

"That's it, then are you going? You-kun." Nakano Ryoko said and looked aside.

As she expected, Kato Yusuke refused without any surprise.

"...No, I'm not a member of the Kyudo Club, so I'm not suitable to appear here, so don't think about me."

Seeing that his expression didn't seem fake, Nomiya felt relieved, and said a little embarrassedly: "Okay, then I'll go, Kato-kun, Nakano-senpai."

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his foot and walked forward.

The rest of the Kyudo Club members didn't want to miss this scene, and ran to join in the fun, and in a blink of an eye, only Kato Yusuke and Nakano Ryoko were left.

"Nakano-senpai."

Kato Yusuke took the initiative and said, "Return this Japanese bow to you. Sorry for breaking the string, I will be responsible for the corresponding compensation."

"..."

Nakano Ryoko reached out to take the bow, and twirled the bowstring with two fingers to observe for a while, then asked with a smile:
"Well, there is no need for compensation, but I am more curious about how it broke. Can you tell me what happened at that time?"

"I accidentally pushed too hard. Sorry, I broke it."

"Don't say that, I'm already very grateful for You-kun's willingness to participate in the competition, and this bow just needs to be replaced with a new string, so it's fine."

Ryoko Nakano reached into his pocket and took out a medal for him.

"And this, this is the personal medal you asked me to keep, and I will return it to you now."

"Thank you, senpai."

"You're welcome."

Kato Yusuke accepted the warm medal and put it in his pocket.

As the game ended, the crowd began to gradually disperse.

After waiting for about 10 minutes, the members of the Kyudo Club left and returned.

The leader, Nomiya, walked with majestic steps, showing the commendation letter and trophy to Nakano Ryoko with unconcealed excitement, and got a few words of encouragement from the latter.

Seeing this opportunity, Sami coaxed and said something.

"Senior sister, senior sister~ For the sake of our school winning the championship, can we hold a celebration banquet next? We can also spend Christmas together by the way!"

Miyazaki disputes this.

"What about Christmas? Didn't it end last night? If you insist, today is Boxing Day. How can anyone celebrate today?"

"I can't help it, who told us that it's so unfortunate that we have to play on Christmas, and there's no rule that says we can't make up today, right?"

Nakano Ryoko watched them interact with a smile, and then said to everyone:

"Well~ That's right, everyone has really worked hard these few days, so let's hold a celebration banquet, and I will pay for the party expenses."

"Okay~~~!"

Zomi happily said: "Then I want to eat Christmas dinner!"

Seeing this, Miyazaki insulted her again: "Wow, you really can't make it through Christmas."

Of course, this is just a joke.

Hearing that a celebration banquet was going to be held, none of the members present were unhappy.

Just when everyone was discussing where to go next, Kato Yusuke spoke.

"Sorry, everyone, I still have something to do, so I won't go to the celebration banquet later."

"Hey, why—!?"

Sami said with a look of disbelief: "I finally won the championship, wouldn't it be strange if Kato-kun, as the protagonist, didn't go?"

"Sami, don't embarrass others."

Ryoko Nakano said this first, then turned to look at Yusuke Kato.

"Then where are you going to go next? You-kun."

"I should go home first."

"So that's the case, then I will arrange for someone to take you back."

"……what?"

Regardless of Kato Yusuke's somewhat dazed reaction, Nakano Ryoko couldn't help but said: "After all, I asked you to participate in the competition. Anyway, Yu-kun, come with me."

After greeting everyone, the girl led him outside the venue.

Unknowingly, the sky has completely darkened.

Bright street lamps are dotted on both sides of the road, illuminating the night.

Snow covered the streets, dyeing the city white.

Ryoko Nakano made a phone call.

The two chatted and waited.

After about 5 minutes or so.

A black car approached slowly from the corner of the intersection, and finally stopped in front of them.

"Miss."

The driver in a neat suit stepped down from the driver's seat, walked quickly to them with an umbrella in hand, "Sorry for keeping you waiting."

Ryoko Nakano didn't say anything, she tightened the silk jacket on her body, and then introduced to Yusuke Kato:
"Then You Jun, you can get in the car. This is my driver, and he will take you home."

"..."

Kato Yusuke first glanced at the middle-aged man who held the umbrella for them, then at the S600 in front of him, and couldn't help but smile helplessly.

"Wouldn't this be too grand, senior sister?"

Ryoko Nakano smiled without saying a word, stretched out her hand and opened the rear door, jokingly said: "As a national champion, I think this is a very reasonable treatment, so please get in the car~"

Kato Yusuke suddenly felt even more helpless.

But instead of refusing, he felt that it was better for him to accept the other party's kindness frankly.

Just when he was about to say thanks...

"—Iwanami-san!"

A voice full of tension suddenly came from behind.

Kato Yusuke's expression froze, and he suddenly looked back.

In the snowstorm, the girl standing there was as illusory and beautiful as a mirror image on the ice, occupying his field of vision.

The night breeze gently brushed her hair, and the familiar eyes under the slender eyelashes were fixed on him.

Kato Yusuke's pupils vibrated violently, and his heart shrank suddenly.

Just looking at each other's eyes, his mind will be completely taken away.

The surrounding voices suddenly became quieter, as if they were coming from far away.

"Iwanami-san..."

Sayu stepped forward with her legs wide open, her tight little face looming in the hazy white air, with a touch of redness from the cold temperature in the whiteness, showing a slightly forced smile.

"I want to talk to you, can I...?"

The girl declared so, her amber eyes were full of sincerity.

"what……"

Ryoko Nakano let out a light snort, and whispered, "You're the one in the auditorium..."

"?"

Hearing this, Sayu glanced at her suspiciously, his eyes wandered between her and Kato Yusuke, hesitation appeared on his face for a moment, and he pursed his lips lightly.

'The girl next to him has changed again...'

She couldn't help thinking, then took a deep breath and explained:
"...I have no other intentions, I just want to talk to you, Iwanami-san. Just five... 10 minutes! I'll leave after that, okay?"

In the clear eyes, there was a hint of uneasiness.

'Iwanami-san...? '

Nakano Ryoko looked at this scene thoughtfully, and asked the boy beside him, "You-kun?"

"..."

Kato Yusuke was silent, his dark eyes flickered like candles, his throat seemed to be blocked, and he couldn't make a sound.

He quietly stared at the girl in front of him, his eyes seemed to be trekking in the long river of time, and finally closed his eyes, exhaled heavily from his chest, and then opened his eyes again.

"……Who are you?"

Frightened by his indifferent tone, Sayu's frail body trembled a bit, frowned and bit her lips tightly and said:

"You know who I am... If you don't know, then I'm Sayu... Sayu from Asahikawa High School in Hokkaido."

There was a hint of stubbornness in his voice.

The young man remained silent, and the things in his eyes were silently extinguished and dimmed.

He turned his face to the senior sister beside him.

"...Sorry, Nakano-senpai. Thank you for your kindness, can I go back by myself next?"

Ryoko Nakano's gaze rested on their faces for a few seconds, then she nodded slightly with a smile.

"oh, I understand now."

Without asking any questions, she took the umbrella from the driver and handed it to him.

"Be careful on the way, Mr. You. I'll give you this umbrella. It doesn't matter if you don't need to return it to me."

"..."

Kato Yusuke didn't say anything, but solemnly nodded, and then walked in the opposite direction to the car.

When he passed by, Sayu suddenly heard "Follow me".

This made her startled for a moment, and then suddenly realized that she quickly turned her body to follow his footsteps.

Two people, one in front and one behind.

Just like that, slowly walking towards the depths of the night.

Behind them, the driver took out an umbrella from the car again and put it on for his lady.

The girl in the silk jacket kept watching them.

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On both sides of the straight road, street trees are neatly arranged.

Snow was hanging on the bare branches, heavy and about to fall.

Speechless all the way.

Heavy and light footsteps echoed in the quiet night, leaving deep and shallow footprints.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, the young man in front suddenly stopped.

"...Just here."

He whispered, and then took the lead towards a store across the road.

"Ah, okay."

Sayu hurriedly followed her footsteps and instinctively looked around.

A coffee shop with a fashionable appearance came into view.

The two entered the store with their front and rear feet, and were led by the waiter to sit in the sofa area by the window.

It's brightly lit.

Although Christmas is over, the store still retains the festive decorations.

Gentle bossa nova jazz lingers in your ears.

Bright and soft lighting fills the entire interior, creating a unique atmosphere of the cafe.

The voices of the guests have an indescribable sense of distance, which makes people feel as if they are floating in the water.

Looking out of the window, the monorail is driving in the night, with a kind of advanced atmosphere that Hokkaido does not have.

"What do you two want?"

Pulled back to reality by the waiter's question.

Sayu subconsciously looked towards the opposite side, just in time to hear the boy order a cup of Americano coffee and cast his gaze at her.

There was no emotion in the other party's eyes, but it made her nervous for no reason, so she hurriedly said, "Please give me a matcha latte, thank you."

The waiter who took the order turned and left.

During the waiting time, Kato Yusuke said bluntly: "So, what do you want?"

Sayu unconsciously sat upright, not knowing where to start.

She first lowered her head and stared at the table for a while, then raised her head slowly, and asked word by word:

"Maybe it's a bit abrupt for me to say that... but, I wonder, did we know each other a long time ago?"

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