[Free! ] Midsummer's annual rings

Ningiao didn't dare to open his eyes at all, but just tightly grasped the things in his hands.Until I heard some strange cheers.

In this game, Rin lost in the 100-meter freestyle because he took off a step slower.

Seeing him walk back to the locker room dejectedly, Bi Niao felt as if his heart was being pinched.

It turned out that the removal from the relay race had such a big impact on Senior Matsuoka.

In normal times, whether it is the amount of exercise or strength, Rin's grades are among the best, and he is very focused, and rarely makes mistakes, as if in his eyes, there is nothing but swimming.

But today...he even slowed down when he took off, which shows that his concentration has been tightly tied up by something.

Climbing ashore with some difficulty, Rin was still a little dreamy, what happened to him?

Haha, lost, lost again, in front of the person he had agreed with, in front of the person who regarded him as a hero.

The photo that accidentally appeared in the bag flashed through my mind again.

That photo is a bit old, but the joy on their faces can still be seen clearly. They won the championship of that county conference relay race, and the black-haired boy holding the cup...

dad……

When he remembered in his mind that he was finally able to follow his path and won the trophy of the county meeting at the same age as him, he suddenly felt very painful, obviously he followed so hard, why still can't?

After getting dressed, he walked alone in the somewhat dark passage backstage. The light from the window next to him elongated his figure, but he looked extremely lonely, infinitely magnifying the frustration in his heart.

Niiao followed him closely, his mind was in a mess, my God, what should I say at this time, what should I say? !Ahhh, Nitori Aiichiro, think about it, think about it! ! !

But, at this time, what can you say? !

Seeing him walking faster and faster, as if he was about to leave far away, Niao finally reached out and grabbed him tightly, and began to comfort him clumsily: "Well, Senior Songgang, don't be discouraged, today is just... a coincidence It’s just that you’re in a bad state, we all have seen your strength, so it doesn’t matter…”

"I'm sick!"

Rin suddenly turned around, and punched the vending machine next to Niao, Niao was frightened by his sudden rage, but he hardened his face rarely, "Senior, don't be like this, if you are reported, you will Disqualified from the competition!"

"Boom!" There was another loud noise in his ear, and Rin roared angrily: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter what you do! I am nothing more than that, so I was kicked out even after Li Sai was kicked out!"

He was stunned like a bird, and the furious Rin seemed to be completely alone, "Enough, I give up, anyway, no matter what I do, I give up swimming or something!"

"Snapped"

Nisiao stared blankly at his numb palm, then turned to Rin who turned his face slightly, and couldn't find his voice, "Give up or something, please don't say it so easily!"

Many people don't have talent like you, and many people are in the middle and lower reaches no matter how hard they try, and they can't even participate in official competitions, you know?You give up so easily, what a mockery to those other people...

Rin stood quietly for a second, then glared at him suddenly, just when Niu Niao thought he was about to be beaten, he suddenly turned around and kicked away the trash can beside him, and walked out without saying a word, as if The bird didn't call him again this time, just watched.

Because he knew it was useless, because the only person who could persuade him was not here.

Hearing the sound of hurried footsteps behind him, Niu Niao turned his head, looked at them who were rushing over, smiled weakly, and then leaned against the vending machine behind him with some strength, "Senior Nanase, this time may depend on you gone."

Haruka didn't speak, but stared blankly at the direction Rin rushed out. He also heard what Rin said just now, which shocked him very much.

"Niao-chan, why do you think Rin-chan was kicked out?" Nagisa obviously couldn't digest this sentence either.

Bi Niao replied in a low voice: "That's right, the minister removed Senior Songgang from the relay race out of strategic considerations..." This matter was probably the main reason why Senior Songgang lost.

Makoto looked at Haruka worriedly, "I thought we could swim together in the relay race and decide the outcome, Haruka..."

you……

Haruka didn't seem to have heard their conversation, only the sentence echoed in his ears, "I give up swimming." What he said today overlapped with what he said that day again, which shocked and saddened him.

He really didn't want to believe that the person who was so optimistic and strong, who loved swimming more than anyone else, and brought the enthusiasm of swimming to them, would say that he would give up so easily again.

Rin, why do you always say such things so willfully?you let us...

"I can't swim with Rin anymore..." Haruka leaned back a little weakly, and Makoto nervously stepped forward and grabbed his hand, pulling him closer to her arms.

Haruka's trembling hands immediately grabbed his collar tightly, as if seeking his comfort and redemption, "Makoto, Rin will never swim with us again..."

"remote……"

Makoto looked at the person in front of her, and frowned rarely.What to do, it's far from the situation now, but their qualifiers are about to start...

"Well, actually..." Rei Longzaki who was next to him suddenly spoke, he hesitated and said: "Actually, Linsang asked me to go out for a talk the night before he came here, and he said that the reason why he gave up swimming was not Because Haruka encountered a bottleneck when studying abroad, and thought of giving up because he lacked confidence, and then just lost to Haruka after returning, so he said those willful words..."

"But after returning to Japan, he met Haruka and he got in touch with him after the race again. When we competed in the county meeting, he thought about the past, and then he wanted to swim the relay again. Together, they show you the best relay...

But I don't think that's his real idea, I think, Rin Sang doesn't really care about winning or losing so much, the reason why he is so obsessed with the match with you may be..."

"I just want to swim with you again, to participate in the relay with his best companion..." Niao Niao suddenly took his words, his eyes suddenly became moist, listening to Lian's words, and thinking of Rin's presence that day Those words spoken in the abandoned factory, thinking of the loneliness in his eyes, it turned out to be like this...

Originally, he couldn't understand it, but felt that Senior Matsuoka was too obsessed with winning or losing. It turned out that he himself hadn't gotten to know him better, but just glimpsed some of his loneliness, and only heard him utter some words buried in his heart. That's all, just so self-righteous, Nitori Aiichiro, you really are a hopeless idiot...

"That's right, I think that's how it is." Lian smiled, "I can understand Rin-sang, because I also think the same way, I want to swim the relay with you and my best friends." Then he Looking at Haruka, "Senior Haruka thinks so too, the outcome is not important, it's just because there are people who want to swim with you..."

Yeah, what a great thing it is to swim the relay with your best friends.

The bright smile of that young man that year flashed through his mind again, Bi Niao suddenly walked towards Haruka, and then bowed deeply, and said: "Senior Nanase, please, please, please, let the old man Bring back Senior Matsuoka who loves swimming! Now, only you can make him turn back!"

"I?"

Makoto let go of his shoulders and smiled, her emerald eyes were filled with gentle light, "Haruka, go and bring Rin back, don't you want to swim with Rin?"

Haruka was stunned for a moment, looked at him, then closed her eyes, and said softly: "I, I want to swim with Rin." I want to swim with everyone.

Lian looked at them, and said happily, "Go to him, and swim the relay with Rin Sang again."

Si Niao was stunned, this sentence... After thinking it through, he looked at Lian with some surprise.

Lian just patted and pushed his eyes impatiently, "This is the best way, and I also want to watch it once, your legendary relay!"

So, show us how free you really are.

*******

"This time, I will show you the scenery you have never seen before." This is their last conversation, and it is also the most beautiful promise that Si Niao has ever heard.

Then the person who was originally strong but became vulnerable among them walked into the venue together in their tolerance and support.

His hoarse cry echoed again, "Why can't I be free? I also want to swim with you, and I also want to swim relay with you..."

Niao suddenly laughed, and then tears rolled down his face drop by drop, and only they could get rid of the thorns on his body and really walk into his heart, while he could only wander outside the periphery, watching him sad and dying. Don't know what to do, no matter how good the swimming department of Yuzuru is, maybe it can't be compared with them...

But, good, really happy for him, his companions, are back again.

In the end, it still didn't help him... I was really useless.

"Now begins the second group of men's relay qualifiers"

Watching the referee raise his gun, Niao returned to his seat and sat next to the minister with some anxiety. After the emotions passed, only worries about him remained.

I don't know, what will happen if the minister finds out, will he... No, Senior Matsuoka is so good, Minister Mikoshiba will not let Senior Matsuoka go.

"Biao-chan, what's the matter?" Shen Jing looked at him, "Didn't you go to see Songgang-chan? How is he?"

"Ah, him." Si Niao was stunned for a moment, then his eyes slightly bent, "Senior Song Gang, he is fine." Because, he has already returned to his favorite companion.

Bi Niao's expression was a bit strange, Shen Jing narrowed his eyes slightly, and could only vaguely see his reddish eye sockets, that kid, did you still make such a cute pet cry?

He is really a guy who doesn't know how to cherish.

From the beginning of the competition, Ganju has been in the lead. They really are very good. In this kind of competition, they can be so free and easy, and move forward without fear. It doesn't look like they are coming to the competition. Swimming, just swimming for pure joy.

When the bright red came out first on Ganju's third blow, Mikoshiba and Shen Jing who were next to him were both surprised at the same time.

Falling into the water perfectly, the swimming style is domineering, arrogant and dazzling, just like the overlord wandering in the sea.

Fukai smiled inexplicably, and looked at Okoshiba with a serious face, "My lord, it's really incredible. Matsuoka-chan is really an incredible shark."

Ningniao didn't listen to their conversation carefully, but the sender stood up and cheered loudly for him, it doesn't matter, no matter what, as long as he can be happy, because that's the real him!

That was theirs, real freestyle.

It was the first time I saw Senior Matsuoka so excited. In front of so many people, he rushed over and hugged Haruka who had just landed. The ecstasy shown on his face seemed to be able to infect everyone around him. .

Niiao quietly wiped away her tears, feeling a faint pain in her chest, but she was more happy for him, and finally untied the knot that had been entangled for several years.

The red-haired boy hugged tightly with his companions, with a bright and bright smile, no less than any ray of sunshine. After such a long time, he finally saw it again.

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