monosyllable echo

After the Nanami Yata fight, everything has become plain again.

In fact, I didn't expect things to turn out like that at the beginning.I also didn't expect to see Kazuki Shiranui and Dong Yuexi standing outside the door after talking with Nanami.

Ahhhh~~ A group of bastards listening to the corner! !

Seeing me coming out of the infirmary, Kazuki didn't show surprise or other expressions, just stood there looking at me with his frighteningly bright eyes.Dong Yuexi, on the other hand, first showed an embarrassed expression when she saw me coming out, then suddenly bent down and bowed deeply to me: "Thank you, Natsume-senpai. Really, thank you."

I think I understand what he means, but I don't know how to respond.Because, so what if he said these words, Qihai might not listen to him, right?

Moreover, did I really say this to the Qihai boy?

Actually not.At least not quite.

Because, when I saw Kazuki Shiranui standing in front of me, I confirmed this in my heart.

So, I didn't say anything, just nodded and walked past them and hurried out.

Only I know that this is called running away.

# # #

"Hey! Girl~~ You're back to your senses!!"

"?! Uh, sorry, what did you just say?" Turning his head, he saw a pair of swimming goggles and eyebrows that were frowning on it, and was startled.

"I said, why are you always in a daze recently? Are you sick? Have a fever?" Saying so, Bai Yin put the camera on the table and stretched out his hand to feel the temperature of my forehead.

When the cool touch fell on my head, I opened my eyes wide for a moment, watching the hand gently press against my forehead and then leave with warmth.

The picture in front of me suddenly overlapped with the image in my memory——

That little boy touched my forehead with his cold little hand in the same way, with anxious light in his eyes, and then said to me in a concerned tone: "Ajiu! Are you okay?! Have a fever? Is it okay? ? You lie down first, I'll go find Uncle Sojiro right away!"

Ahaha, how long ago was this... Really, it makes people miss it.

Baiyin withdrew his hand just like that, and said with a smile: "It seems that you don't have a fever. So, what's going on with you. Ah! I see, it's because of the work of the student union? You don't want to pretend to be sick because you hate settling accounts, do you?" ~This is not allowed, I will report to Kazuki~"

Even watching Baiyin raised her fingers and swayed back and forth in front of me, I still didn't recover from the cold touch, I just stared blankly.

Seeing that I still didn't respond, Baiyin put away his joking attitude and frowned: "Hey, are you really okay? Ajiu!"

Facing Shirogane who looked anxious in front of me, I couldn't help laughing.

So, what an awkward boy, just now he said he was going to report to Kazuki, and then he asked me if it was okay with such a nervous expression.If you are worried, just say it directly, I will not laugh at you.

I will appreciate you, silver.

Grabbing the shaking hand in front of his eyes, he raised his hand to smooth his frowning: "Hey, Sakura Shirou, come out with me this afternoon, okay?"

# # #

"I said, where on earth did you ask me to accompany you? There is no such thing as pulling people out without saying anything."

Even though he kept complaining like this, Baiyin still didn't stop him from following me.So, there must be a limit to being awkward, boy!To be honest, will you die? !

"You'll know when we get there! Could it be that you're still afraid that I'll trick you out and sell you!"

"It's hard to say." While making such a bold statement, Shirou Shirou, who turned around and walked upside down, winked at me with a playful smile, "Who knows that you don't have any dark thoughts about me~~ "

Boy, you can go to hell. To be honest, being narcissistic to your degree is already terminally ill.

I rubbed my twitching temples in shame, and confessed helplessly: "I just want you to accompany me to pick out Christmas presents."

Stopping at the same place, Shirogane seemed a little surprised: "Why didn't you ask Kazuki to accompany you?"

Well, why?Actually, I don't know either.shy?Fear?Scatter~

When I was puzzled, I heard the sound of fighting not far away, and I followed the sound: on the playground, the girls and boys who were playing snowball fights were laughing happily——

"Hey! This is too much!! President Kazuki!"

"Ahaha, Yuezi, you were the one who got hit because you were too slow to react, right? Don't blame me! ——Hey! Sa Dou, don't sneak attack!"

"This is the president's own carelessness, and it has nothing to do with me."

"Ahaha~~The president was also hit~~poof~"

"Oh~~How dare you laugh at me~~Watch how I deal with you two!"

It's winter, but the sun hurts my eyes so much.

ah!I suddenly thought of the answer.

"Hey~ Shirogane, you've also seen that the reason I didn't find Kazuki was because he had his own business to attend to. So, are you willing to go with me?"

Like me, Bai Yin, who stood there watching for a long time, suddenly grabbed my hand, just like me in the morning, with a smile on his face: "Let's go!"

"Ah."

"Ah! Shirogane-senpai! Natsume-senpai!"——Having not gone far, Yejiu Tsukiko's joyful voice called from behind.

At this time, I should say, is it really a long journey...

But, I just want to buy Christmas presents.

Stopping, I could only turn around with Baiyin and look at the student council trio running towards this side.

Bai Yin laughed as if he wanted to wave to them, only then did he realize that he was still holding my hand in his palm.

As if suddenly embarrassed, he paused, as if he wanted to let go.

Noticing Bai Yin's move, my first immediate reaction was to tightly hold the hand that wanted to let go.

--don't want!Don't leave me alone!

Seeing that figure approaching step by step, I still clenched that hand tightly, as if I was using all the strength in my life to grab the last straw.

——Please, don't let go of my hand.

Not daring to look at Baiyin's expression beside me, I just stared stiffly at the people who had already walked in front of me.

I could feel Yejiu and Aozora's undisguised surprise when they saw our clasped hands.

But so what?I don't care what you guys think.

I could feel that Kazuki paused for a moment when his eyes flicked across our folded arms.

But so what?He still greeted with a normal look: "Oh~ Sakurashirou~ Ajiu~ Where are you going?"

Enough, enough, enough!

I looked up at the face with a familiar smile that would never belong to me: "We're going shopping. I want Sakura Shirou to go shopping with me."

"...Has the account book been settled yet?"

Is that all you want to ask... Is the frowning topic only the student union's account books?

Ah ha ha, what a pity, how sad.

"The calculations are over. I deliberately finished the calculations early for today's date. So, can we go now? It's always a waste of time here."

I distinctly heard the words in my own laughing voice.

That's fine.It's ok.Can you leave now?

"...Oh, since that's the case, let's have fun~~"

Not having the courage to stand here again, I pulled up the people around me and turned around to leave.

Hurry up, hurry up, get out of here!I want to get out of this place quickly...

Running to the station entrance in one breath, I gradually let go of the warmth in my hands.

Already, there is no strength at all.

Slowly slide down and squat down on the spot, raise your arms to hug yourself tightly, and bury your head deeply into your knees.

"Ajiu..."

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Silver. Can you please don't say anything now? I know, I know everything. I know I'm so hateful, so despicable... How could I be like this... When did I become like this ……sorry Sorry……"

# # #

——"Have you calmed down?"

The hot cocoa in front of him was no longer warm, and the guests at the next table had changed countless times.Confused, I raised my head and looked at the boy sitting across the table, trying to carefully discern the meaning of the words that just passed into my ears.

How am I here.When did it start.Also, have you calmed down yet?calm?Calm down...you've calmed down, you should.

"Well, there is no problem." After thinking for a long time, I gave such an answer.

Apologize, apologize to him, this is what you should do.

"That, Silver..."

"Say~~ Next, let's go shopping! Otherwise, this afternoon will really be wasted~"

Before I could say anything, Baiyin grabbed my hand again and pulled me towards the door of the store.

"Huh?" Before I could react, Baiyin's hand pinched my cheek again, "It hurts! What are you doing, hey!?"

"Ah~~ You're back to your senses? Why are you always in a daze! Alright~~~Princess Ajiu~~Let's go shopping~~Let's go~~Or we won't be able to catch the bus back to school at night !"

Shirogane's smile is too bright, it must be because of me too.For my peace of mind...

fool!Don't disappoint others' kindness towards you!

"Let's go! Let's go shopping!"

# # #

"Hey! Ajiu, how much do you want to buy? Is it enough?"

Holding on to Bai Yin who refused to leave behind me, I was speechless for a moment, how much did I just buy?How long has it been since you started complaining?

Well~~ It should be almost the same, I should have bought everything I want to buy.

Pulling Baiyin and sitting on the public chair beside me, I spread out the things I bought and counted them carefully: "This one is for Soujiro's father... This one is for Sparks!... This one is for Yu's...this...this...and this...um! I bought them all!"

Hearing what I said, Bai Yin was obviously relieved: "I've said enough, girls are really crazy about shopping!"

Clenching my fist and shaking it in front of Baiyin's face, I narrowed my eyes and threatened: "What did you say?"

"Pfft~ You're not scary at all~~"

Looking at the corners of the mouth of the person in front of me, I have to admit: Oh~ It’s really counterproductive~~

Well~ forget it!

Thinking of this, I picked up a small red gift box beside me and handed it over: "Here."

Bai Yin hesitated for a moment, saw me nodding before taking it, then unpacked the package little by little, and asked, "Handkerchief?"

I looked at him and nodded: "Yeah, I stained your handkerchief because of some things before. Although I tried to wash it, but... Anyway, I decided to buy a new one and return it to you! That's it. It's gone!"

Gaving me a look of understanding, Baiyin smiled and said, "So, this is your Christmas present for me?"

I shook my head, then picked up a small green gift box in front of me and stuffed it to him: "That is just for you to return, this is a Christmas present...Although it is a bit early to give now. But since you can't give it on Christmas Eve You, then it’s the same if I hand it over to you now.”

"Oh oh oh~~ This is the first time I have received a gift from Ah Jiu! Can I open it now?" Putting the small box in his hand and looking at it for a moment, Bai Yin raised his eyebrows and asked.

"Please!" I nodded in agreement.

I just sat there and watched him unwrap the fireworks, tear off the wrapping paper, open the little box, and out of the box I picked out the ones I'd picked out at the store for him—

"Ribbons?"

I smiled and shook my head: "To be precise, it should be a hair tie?"

I took the two pure green lace headbands from him, spread them out a little bit, and then carefully tied them on his long hair that was braided on both sides: "When I saw this just now, I decided to give it to you." This one is for you, it is both beautiful and practical. Take a look~ it really fits~~"

With everything finished, I stepped back to admire my work.Well~ Although there is some element of a joke in giving this gift, it might really be an unexpected fit!

"Hey, what are we going to do?"

Baiyin stared at the headband in a daze, then laughed strangely.

He shifted his gaze to me, and there was something in his eyes that I couldn't understand, like he was happy, but also like he was very worried, and he murmured over and over again——

"What should I do with you?"