[Black Basket] Star Trail

The sound of deliberately light footsteps came from upstairs.It's brother.

Kanzawa Norie let go of the hand that was pressing on the back of her head.Then the hair fell to the shoulders, and a few strands brushed the cheeks.She rested her forehead on the inside of her arm, hoping to stop the dizziness in her head.The girl slowed down a bit, then lowered the toilet cover with the water switch, and flushed away the dirt.

After the death of his parents, my brother moved out of the guest room on the first floor and moved into the master bedroom on the second floor, so that he had his own study.He has been studying abroad since middle school. After finishing college in the United States, he returned to work in a family business in Japan. Within half a month after returning, he encountered a car accident with his parents, and he didn't even have a room ready for him at home.The decision to move to the master bedroom was a logical one. Keeping the parents' bedroom doesn't mean they haven't left. The twins are well aware of this and have no objections.

Change never ends with the death of a parent, and everyone knows that.

Isn't it weird?We are obviously connected on the genetic level, but we are like half strangers. Because of that incident, we don't even have a chance to get in touch. We always feel awkward and there is no way to solve it.

A jump without a run-up is neither high nor far.

There is a bitter taste in the mouth, a bit like almonds, a bit like pills, in short, it is an unpleasant smell.She stood up on the edge of the stage, turned on the faucet, Kanzawa Norie stretched out her hand to straighten her bangs, and mouthed a word to the girl in the mirror.

Come on.

"Good morning."

It was already seven o'clock when Kanzawa Norie went down the stairs touching the handrail.The other two were already fully dressed and half-eaten breakfast, and my brother had even finished watching the news.Seeing her walking down, the black-haired young man glanced at her. The girl was wearing Diguang's school uniform, with a white sweater over it, and the beautiful bowknot around her neck.She tied her hair into a ponytail, and the broken bangs on her forehead just passed her eyebrows, and every detail showed her care.In these small matters, she has always had the cautious and meticulous style of the Japanese.

The young man noticed the abnormality in her eyes in an instant, but he didn't say anything. He shook the coffee pot in his hand, and the brown-black liquid sloshed in it. "Good morning. Want some coffee?"

The girl declined with a smile, "No, I don't drink coffee much."

Although the tone was quite gentle, it couldn't change the fact that she refused straight away.The young man's expression became a little embarrassing, "Really."

The girl smiled at the young man, and put her schoolbag on the sofa.The younger brother walked by with a plate and stuffed half a piece of buttered toast into her mouth.The toast was too big, stretching her mouth a bit out of shape, the girl covered her mouth lightly, glared at him half angry, and chewed the toast thoroughly before she could swallow it.The greasy feeling made her feel a little queasy.

"Don't give me your leftovers," she patted his messy black hair, "it's not a trash can."

Facing her twin brother, the girl's tone was obviously much more intimate, even a little coquettish.The young man lazily made a face at her, his facial features clearly began to grow, but he still looked like a child.

"Not at all. I left it for you." He pulled the sleeves of his school uniform up to his elbows and started washing the dishes.

The girl cupped the mug with both hands, took a sip of hot honey, and glanced at the black-haired young man who was watching inadvertently.

That sucks, she thought.They intentionally or unintentionally reject the eldest brother, knowing that he is not the root cause of the change, but they cannot suppress this hostility.Worst ever.

The brown-haired girl got into the car shortly, and the driver closed the door for her.

Since the car accident, no one in the family has a driver's license and can drive. No matter how much they don't like him, they can't force the eldest brother to sit in the driver's seat. That's too cruel.Fortunately, Teiko Middle School and the company headquarters were on the way, so they could go out together, and then the twins would go home by themselves after school, so one driver was enough for them.

The three of them had already sat down, and the slightly gray-haired driver backed the car out of the warehouse.

Shen Ze Ji Hui Zhi Yi looked out the window.

Through a layer of glass, the street view outside the car is the same. There are residential areas nearby, and the scenery is elegant and not too remote.In the gap between the houses, the morning light of Tokyo can be seen.It was plum time, the temperature was gradually rising, the car windows were half down, and the outside air poured in, full of unpleasant dampness.

Such weather reminded Kanzawa Norie of last night's dream.She pressed her lips backhand.

……

The car turned a corner, and the school gate was not far away.Kanzawa Norie squinted his eyes and looked at the words "Teiguang Middle School", which was so polished that it could be seen from others.The back of her hand suddenly warmed up. It was her younger brother. He clasped the back of her hand with his palm.Just like at that time, when faced with difficulties, teenagers will always make these heartwarming actions.

The young man's face still had the paleness after illness, but his eyes finally had warmth, not as cold and harsh as in the dream.His eyes are the same as Kanazawa Norie's, and also like his mother's, they are elegant rose red.Although both look more like their mothers, the Kanzawa twins are not very similar in appearance.The elder sister Kanzawa Norie has the same eyes and hair color as her mother, but the boy's hair color is pure black inherited from his father.

He could see that after the incident, Kanzawa Norie seemed to be the calmest, but in fact it was Kanzawa Norie who was hurt the most.She never showed it clearly, but Kanzawa Norie can give up everything for her family.She is more emotional and more delicate than anyone else.

The black-haired boy would rather she make a fuss and do crazy things, than not to cause it now.Looking at the girl in front of him, he always had the illusion that she was no longer his closest relative, but a stranger in the appearance of Kanzawa Kie, whose living habits were similar, but in his soul, he was another person.

The mysterious telepathy between the twins made him uneasy.

And he needs evidence too much at this moment to prove that some things will not change.

In the face of life and death, some people whitewash their scars with indifference, while others openly express their pain.The twins went to different extremes, so each began to feel strange to each other.

The car gradually approached Teiko Middle School. Kanzawa Norie moved his hands and eyes away, and bid farewell to the young man in the co-pilot who closed his eyes and meditated, "Well, I hope everything goes well for you today, brother. Let's go back to school first Yes, please go slowly."

The young man rubbed the center of his eyebrows, the hangover made him have a splitting headache, his eyes were bloodshot, and he looked a little scary.

"Goodbye, Ji Hui."

After the two got out of the car, they stood side by side to watch the car drive away.Students passed by here from time to time, and someone recognized them and cast strange eyes, but the twins were unmoved.Kanzawa Norie cast a glance at his younger brother, and spoke first.

"He didn't sleep well."

"Who knows." The black-haired boy said.He had his hands in his pockets and was wearing a standard white suit jacket and light blue shirt.Because she was a little thinner, her clothes looked a little empty. "I guess so."

"Pay attention to your attitude. His pressure is no less than ours." Kanzawa Jihui's tone was complicated, "In any case, we only have this relative, can't you treat him better?"

The boy turned a deaf ear, "You didn't sleep well either. Me too."

Kanazawa Norie sighed.She knew that it was impossible to let him let go of his prejudice with just a few words of her own.These two people are too similar, and sometimes the same kind will not date each other, but repel each other instead.She looked at the watch on her left wrist.

"Let's go, it's getting late. I still have to go to the grade director."

Before she finished speaking, she stepped forward and slowly walked into the school like other students.The black-haired boy watched her back from behind, only to realize that before he knew it, he was already a full head taller than her.

He pulled up his skirt and followed her.

Although the two skipped the classroom and went directly to the teacher's room to meet the grade director, it was inevitable that they would be seen halfway.The news of the two returning to school spread like wildfire—after all, the accident at the Kanzawa family was on the news the very night it happened.

Half a month is enough for it to ferment well and become the talk of the whole school.

This is why Akashi Seijuro heard the name of Kanzawa Norie as soon as he stepped into the classroom.

The red-haired boy glanced at the empty table in front left, the seat had been vacant for half a month.Kanzawa Jihui left in such a hurry that day that even the schoolbag was taken back for her only afterward.Someone helped her tidy up her textbooks during cleaning, but that was all.

It's eight o'clock now, there's still a little time left, probably the first class will be back.

The affairs of the Kanzawa family were raging in Teiko, and the names of the twins became known to the whole school.The Akashi family has business dealings with the Kanzawa family, and he also went to the funeral with his father.

However, even without that incident, they are far from low-key in this grade.

The younger brother of the twins is a member of the Diguang Swimming Team. Although he can't compete with the basketball team, the two of them also know who each other is, and they can connect their names and appearances.Although the swimming team is not as famous as the basketball team, it is still a strong team in Tokyo. He is also the leader of the team and is definitely an active member.

Kanzawa Norie is in the same class as Akashi, but he has never spoken.

In fact she hadn't talked to anyone at all, except her own brother.

The entire grade knows that the Shenze family twins have completely different personalities, one active and one quiet, one talkative and the other silent.Unless necessary, Kanzawa Jihui didn't speak very often, but judging from her oral test results, it didn't seem like she was hiding her clumsiness because she was not articulate.

The less data, the less clear the perception.The whole grade knows the family situation of the Shenze family, and the two of them have already won a lot of attention.Compared with the black-haired boy who actively participated in activities at school, Kanzawa Norie is not often talked about by people, but it is not that Akashi has not heard rumors about her.

The twins must have known what the rumors were about, but never bothered to explain or even clarify.They don't care what other people think.The reason, Akashi can probably figure it out.

Even if the whole school isolates them, they still have each other, so they don't need others to get close, they are never alone.This feature is particularly evident in Kanzawa Norie.She firmly believes that her younger brother will never abandon her under any circumstances, so she has the capital to live self-willed and self-willed.

In a sense, he is really a consistent person.

The funeral of the Kanzawa family adopted a Western style, with the eldest son taking care of everything, while the old man mourned silently in the back, and the visitors were, of course, the twins.Akashi still remembered how they were dressed that day.

Kanzawa Norie was wearing a black sleeveless dress with no decorations, leather low heels of the same color, and a black veil covering her swollen eyes.Akashi took a closer look, and found that the dark circles under her eyes were so heavy that even makeup powder could not cover them, she must have not had a good night's sleep for a long time.It may be because of the deep color of the clothes, or it may not be his illusion. Kanzawa Norie is thinner than before leaving school, with distinct knuckles overlapping his abdomen, protruding wrist bones, and even the blue veins under the skin are faintly visible.

The black-haired boy was standing side by side with her. He was also wearing standard funeral attire. The vest, tie, and coat were all plain black without patterns, and only the shirt was white.His stature is right between a teenager and a young man. Although he looks immature at the moment, he can foresee his future charm.

Seeing Akashi and his party climbing up the stairs, the two held their breaths in solemn expressions, lowered their eyebrows and lowered their eyes.

Akashi noticed a couple taking care of the elderly in the back, and at that moment he became suspicious, but it was obviously not a good time to find out.The age difference between many guests and the twins was too large, so they sent juniors to deal with them, and the Akashi family also followed this unwritten rule.And because the style of the Kanzawa family has always been westernized, everyone in the group is wearing suits.

The red-haired boy bowed slightly, and the two returned the same.

The boy's smile was rather stiff.It must have been a bit awkward for him to see his classmates at the farewell ceremony of his parents.Kanzawa Norie took a step forward and calmly took Akashi's gaze. Her smile was elegant and her manner was impeccable. "Akashi-kun and your father took the time to attend the farewell ceremony. I am very grateful. My father has always regarded your father as a senior and praised him." Akashi-kun's ability...please come with me."

They have been in the same class for a whole year, but this is the first sentence Kanzawa Norie said to Akashi Seijuro.

Others can feel how much attention she pays to her classmates.Not to mention Akashi's name and appearance, she may not even remember the name of the teacher clearly, but he not only recognized him, but also naturally reminded Kamisawa Jizheng of the relationship between the two families.That is to say, while the girl is experiencing the pain of bereavement, she also memorizes the relationship between her parents by heart.Calm, general understanding, and politeness that makes people easily feel a sense of distance. Although that thought may be disrespectful to her parents, although it may be forced, but on that day, Kanzawa Norie gave Akashi Seijuro a very deep feeling. impression.