Love Comes After Learning

There is a common saying, she forgot how to say it, but the meaning is deeply remembered in her heart - even a dike that is thousands of miles long may collapse because of an ant nest.

But other than that, there's still a lot to be happy about.

For example, classmate Xuebai used Chuanliu to tell her that Forest School is fun, and she laughed very happily.

For example, Yuzaki said that she could come to this kind of forest school ten times without getting tired of it, and she smiled very gently.

For example, the high-bed classmate agrees with the planning of the dating roadmap... Although Yotsuba doesn't know what it is at all, but judging by her vaguely excited look, maybe she had a good time with her boyfriend.

Not only these, there are many, many examples.

At the buffet in the evening, Clover just stood there, and a bunch of people came to chat with her, sharing the dishes with her, and happily talking about the fun of the event and the beauty of the scenery.

The smiles on their faces illuminate Yotsuba's heart more than the bonfire.

Even though she was flustered by the crowds of people surrounding her left and right, Yotsuba couldn't help showing a satisfied smile.

--that is really good.

——The hard work finally paid off!

As long as everyone can be happy, she can get unprecedented happiness.

All time is not in vain, all efforts are not useless, and all prayers will not turn into tears.

...God, please let this happiness last until the end.

If this requires an equivalent exchange, I will give anything.

Just like photos need film and memory cards as media, in order to let everyone have as many good memories as I have, I am willing to work harder, work harder, and dedicate everything I can.

Can't be a dazzling bonfire, please let me guard the smile under the bonfire.

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After dinner, the sisters got together before the country dance.

May seemed to be eating very happily, her face was flushed and she was very satisfied.

Er Nao also seemed to have untied some knot in his heart, his spirits were high, and he was confident and proud.

Yihua and Sanjiu seemed to be staying together all the time. Although they seemed to have a good relationship, they always felt that the atmosphere was weird.

"After the group dance, does anyone want to find that guy as a dance partner?" Nino dropped a bomb directly at the beginning, and Yotsuba's expression immediately became bitter.

She had a bad feeling.

"My words..." Yihua embraced Sanjiu's arm and pondered for a while, "I'll go if Sanjiu goes, if Sanjiu doesn't go, I'll go if Ernai goes."

"What kind of complicated logical relationship do you have..." Er Nai complained dumbfounded, then looked at San Jiu, "What about you? It's just a dance, don't you need to be shy?"

"..." Sanjiu was silent for a while, and looked at Er Nao quietly, "Are you going?"

"Yeah." Er Nao nodded unabashedly, "Let's not say whether I like him or not, anyway, if I can dance with him, I will not let go of this opportunity. Because I just want to dance with him, it's as simple as that."

Her super straight ball silenced everyone else, and Sanjiu's expression made Yotsuba a little worried, but she didn't know what to say.

The music of the folk dance just rang, and the matter was temporarily put aside, and everyone dispersed to dance in groups.

Then when it was time to find a dance partner, while rejecting a passer-by who came to invite him to dance, they searched for traces of Asada, but after searching around, they were nowhere to be found!

"This guy, shouldn't he go on a date with Guqiao!" Nino gritted his teeth.

"Fumino? I saw her just now, because there are too many boys pestering her, so she is pretending to dance with a little girl wearing glasses." Yihua smiled amusedly.

Wuyue put on her glasses at some point, with a serious expression on her face.

"Everyone, I've listed a few locations where Asada-kun is most likely to appear at this time. According to my observations of Asada-kun, he is very likely to appear in... er, anywhere in this area."

"Aren't you talking nonsense..."

Fortunately, soon, Asada came back. After they discussed the bonfire, she went to get oil and dry wood, waiting to rekindle the glory of the bonfire

Chapter 280 IX The Disillusionment of Hope and the Will to Redeem

Yotsuba had practiced the method of adding firewood with him. She thought she could perfectly complete the task given by Asada-san, and after knowing that he was in a hurry, she subconsciously sped up the action.

——Nakano Yotsuba, I want everyone to smile.

Not just Asada-san, my sisters, but also classmates, teachers, and everyone who participated in the activities of Forest School...

She has been working hard for this, and she looks forward to reaping rewards and ushering in the most perfect ending.

She thought it would be fine.

I can move forward, which is different from the past, and I will no longer hinder everyone, and I will no longer disappoint everyone's wishes.

Her smile is obviously blooming for this reason——

boom!

The moment the log fell, everything was shattered.

She didn't even know that she was being protected, she just felt her head was blank, the world was spinning, and the huge and dull landing sound seemed to shatter her heart and shatter her consciousness.

At this moment, countless pictures flashed in my mind like a marquee.

She thought of the countless times of mutual encouragement with her family.

She remembered every word she had said with Shinichi Asada.

She thought of all the roads she had traveled, all the materials she had sent, all the people she had met, and all the smiles she had seen in the past month.

In the past, because of her innocence and stupidity, her grandfather and sisters were hurt. She regrets it to this day, and still can't let it go.

Now, because she didn't check the campfire properly, because of her carelessness, because of her confusion, and because of her, the campfire collapsed because of her-the beautiful memories of 150 students and teachers were destroyed by her own hands.

ended.

The bonfire party will be terminated, and everyone's smiles will disappear... It will be the same as before, causing them to be repeated.

——At this moment, she really didn't know what kind of mood she should live with in the future.

The fire that ignited on the ground seemed to burn all the photos piled up in my heart, and the ashes fell to the ground and were blown away by the wind.

The smile that used to exist in the eyes has been replaced by the dazzling bonfire, including hope and expectation, and there is nothing left.

He was obviously sitting on the ground, but he seemed to keep falling towards the ground.

Yes, she should have known.

Why can't I see clearly?Why can you still pretend to not find anything with a smile?

——Nakano Yotsuba, from the beginning to the end, is just a loser who can screw up everything.

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"One can't get anything without paying... This is equivalent exchange."

It was Asada-san's voice.

Are these words what he said before?

Asada-san, I know it, but I can't do it; I've paid enough, but all I get is the fallen wood.

"Come to the final refinement."

No, I am different from Asada-san, so I am not qualified to do such a thing.

Then, Asada-san started talking a lot. I couldn't understand what he was saying, but I knew he was encouraging me.

...It turned out to be like this, do I still need to worry Asada-san?

It's really useless...me.

Sadness seems to condense into water in my heart, and I feel that my body is so heavy that when I shake it, tears will be shed all over the place.

——No, now is not the time to be dazed or blame yourself, is it?

The people around have all looked over, and they have to apologize to them quickly, and they have to clean up the aftermath...

If it's the only thing I can do right now, do my best—

The hand stretched out in front of her eyes.

"Clover, I need you."

……what are you saying?

"I can't do it without you."

...isn't it?

Obviously I am the culprit, obviously everyone's efforts have been ruined by my carelessness, if I can check more carefully, if I can be more careful when throwing firewood...

I should be the extra one.

——These words disappeared from my heart without knowing when.

Seeing the still gleam in their eyes, I blinked, and the chaos in my head magically stopped.

……Really?

Is it not over yet?

Can I still... go to save it?

Can I still... make everyone smile?

Those memories, those photos... haven't been burned yet?

Even if the bonfire has fallen, even if the flames are still burning on the ground, even if the teacher seems to be about to stop the bonfire party...

Is there anything else I can do?

Can I still redeem my sins?

Thinking of this, his nose became sore and painful, his vision became blurred, and he couldn't see the hand stretched out in front of him clearly.

The body stood up by itself, staggering, but still standing firmly.

The voice seemed to be trembling, and some of it couldn't reach my ears, but the fist was clenched tightly and firmly, and I could feel the pain.

"Asada-san... what can I do?"

It was like at the bottom of the deep water, a rope suddenly dropped down.