[Net King] Extreme day

"In the evening, I met Tezuka in the library...I didn't want to be found out, but..."

When I told Kosaki about meeting Tezuka during the day, Kosaki's eyes suddenly became as round as grapes.

"What? Did you talk to him? Did you meet eyes? Really...! What did you say...!?"

Kosaki looks like the kind of girl who can't wait to watch the plot of an idol drama.

"It's true, but it's nothing..."

In order to tell Kosaki more information about Tezuka, I gradually developed the habit of going in and out of the library like Tezuka.

I would cover my face with a large book at random, and sit there pretending to read, actually observing which bookshelf Tezuka was standing on and which books he was looking for.

Tezuka often stayed in the library for a long time. In order to borrow back the books he had read, I usually had to wait for Tezuka to leave before going home.

Tezuka stayed longer than usual that day, and he didn't leave until it was almost dark.I was drowsy at the table, and when I was about to doze off, Xiaosaki's voice suddenly rang in my ears: Hello!Wake up!

So I hurriedly stood up and looked around for Tezuka's figure to check whether he had left the library.I remember that Tezuka was standing by a row of bookshelves in the back, but because other bookshelves blocked my view, I couldn't see if Tezuka was still there.

"So, you went to look for it?"

"Yes. I went."

It was getting dark, and I was almost sure Tezuka had left since he always came home around this time.But just in case, I quietly walked to the deep bookshelf, carefully looking for Tezuka.

Tezuka didn't leave, he was still there.When I saw Tezuka, I was startled and hid behind a row of bookshelves in front of him.

Tezuka was concentrating on reading a book, he lowered his head and didn't notice me.I tried my best to suppress my breath, not wanting him to discover my existence.

A row of bookshelves is only a few tens of centimeters apart, and within this distance, Tezuka and I stood together.

It was a tense moment because I didn't want to be found out, to be seen as a stalker or something suspicious.I just hope that Tezuka can leave as soon as possible, so that I can cross this bookshelf and bring back the books Tezuka has read for Xiaosaki to read.

But Tezuka never left for a long time.He put down the book in his hand and began to look for other books on the shelf.Some sporadic gaps began to appear on the bookshelves, which were the blank spaces after the books were taken down by Tezuka.The gap slowly moved towards where I was, and I began to worry that I would be discovered soon, once Tezuka took down the book in front of me, and I would be exposed.

So I reached out my hand out of nowhere and grabbed a book in front of me, but at the same time, there was a force on the opposite side that was pulling the book.

It's over, I thought, it's over.

Sure enough, as soon as I let go of my hand, the book was taken down by the person opposite.Then Tezuka's surprised face appeared in front of my eyes, and I don't remember what expression I had at that time.

"I didn't know anyone was here." Although surprised, Tezuka's tone remained calm, "Are you also looking for this picture book?"

I nodded stiffly, not knowing what else to do.

Through the bookshelf, Tezuka passed the picture book from the opposite side.I caught it quickly, only to realize after catching it that it was not an ordinary book at all, but a very heavy picture album, a picture album about Mount Guan.

"Thank you..." I could only pretend to open the album and read it.

"It's rare to meet people who are interested in this." Tezuka seemed to stare at me for a while, "Do you like mountains?"

"Yes, yes..." Otherwise, what else can I say, there must be a reason for taking this album.

"Brocken Mountain." Tezuka said suddenly.

Just when I was at a loss and wanted to ask "what did you say", Tezuka continued.

"This is the picture book of the Brocken Mountain... It is located in central Germany and is the highest peak in the Harz Mountains. The ghost of the Brocken is named after it."

I don't know what to answer.To be honest, I really don't know anything about mountains.

"That mountain is surrounded by thick fog all the year round. From a distance, it looks like it is shrouded in a halo, and it looks very mysterious. That's why it's called the Brocken ghost, and it's also called the Brocken phenomenon...you should know it."

Maybe it was my stunned expression that reminded Tezuka, he immediately apologized and said: "Ah, I'm sorry, I'm just talking about boring things, you're not interested in listening to these...but the picture book is very beautiful, you can learn about it, no There is a loss."

I felt a little strange, a little surprised, but also an indescribable sense of security.

It turned out that Tezuka could speak.And when he talks about the things he likes, his expression can be as peaceful as that of ordinary people, not indifferent.

"I like mountains." I said to Tezuka.Like a lie, but not quite a lie.

"Really." He nodded slightly, "Such beautiful scenery is indeed very attractive... If I have the opportunity, I really want to go climbing there and see the ghost of Brocken with my own eyes."

Behind his metal-framed glasses, I see a different face.Just like I suddenly had the urge to flip through that picture book to see what the Brocken ghost is, Tezuka may not have thought of what kind of purpose and mood I was standing behind this bookshelf, when I was with He talks.

Later, Tezuka left, and I took the album back home.

I said to Kosaki that I decided not to follow Tezuka anymore, I will talk to him in a fair manner, talk to him about mountains or something, so maybe he will know that there is at least one other person in this school It is possible to talk to him.

"If Tezuka can get some support, maybe he can cheer up... Xiaosaki, will you feel happy if I do this?"

Kosaki smiled contentedly, and nodded "Mmm".

The author has something to say: Note: [Brocken Ghost] Brocken Mountain, 13 kilometers southwest of Wernigerode, Germany.The altitude is 1,142 meters.The mountain is a huge granite dome.Brocken ghosts are a common sight on this enigmatic mountain, an eerie optical effect created by climbers' shadows cast on the fog.