monosyllable echo

"It's meaningless if that person doesn't come..."

that person?

Facing Spark's abnormal silence, before I had time to react, she preempted me again: "Oh, Xiao Jiu, you don't understand me now. I admit that I am very cute. If I compare it to an idol, it is that A type that cannot be taken off, too much exposure will definitely greatly reduce the score!"

Uh, silly girl, it's really not your usual style to change the subject so rigidly.Now even if it's not me, a stranger can feel that you are hiding something.

But, since you don't want me to know, shouldn't I go with your idea and muddle through this matter?Well, like my life has been lately.

"...You really don't know what humility is."

"Hey, do you still have to be humble in front of Xiao Jiu?"

Look, you and I will look very relaxed in such a life of wandering around.

But, as expected, I was still worried.You look like this.

Because we had our own concerns, and because I didn't know what to do, I had to turn my eyes from behind the curtain to the crowds of people outside.

The gathered people all seemed to have smiles on their faces.But are their hearts as straightforward and easy to understand as their expressions?It's still like me and Huo Hua, chatting so easily but hiding a lock in my heart.

There was a sudden sinking on the shoulders, and when I turned my head, I found that Huo Huan leaned over and hugged me, and whispered in my ear: "That person will definitely come, so don't worry about it."

that person?

At the beginning, I didn't realize it, but after being stupefied, I suddenly realized that Huohua must have thought that I was looking for Kazuki just now, right?

Silly girl, hehe.Are you still worried about me at this time?

But if you think about it carefully, is our current situation the same?They are all waiting for someone, and they are full of uneasiness in their hearts, but they still have to cover up to comfort the other person.

Yay, should I say that we are indeed good friends?It always feels a little ironic.

I think my smile at this time must be very far-fetched, because the self-deprecating sentence "even if that person came, he didn't come to see me."

We can't comfort each other right now.

"The competition of the third grade group is about to start, all contestants please get ready."

The notification broadcast sounded, which brought the dazed Spark and I back to our senses.

Huo Hua smiled mischievously at me: "Hurry up and change your clothes, my dear~ Today you will definitely shock the audience!"

Well, this sentence is what I want to say to you, and you stole the line again.

With an embarrassing grin, all I could say was, "Uh, please don't make fun of me."

The smile encouraged by Sparks still remained on my face, but the light in my eyes was getting darker and darker. After I walked out of the preparation seat, I thought about it and thought that I should be by her side, the girl who always left her smile to others Son, I must be hoping for the company of others at this moment.

Turning around, I ran back and pulled open the curtain, and saw that Spark was still standing there motionless as when I left just now.

Sure enough, something was wrong.

I wanted to get closer but was afraid of being rejected, so in the end I had no choice but to stand still and stare at her closely: "Huo Huo, is it really okay to be alone?"

Hearing my call, Huo Hua didn't hide her surprised expression. It's really right for me to come back, even if I can't help you, I want to accompany you, as long as you want.

But, do you still want to face it by yourself?

"No problem."

"Really? You don't need me to stay?"

"Really. No need."

Even if I ask repeatedly like this, you are unwilling to tell me.

In this way, you choose to face it alone.

Make me envious.

Then, let's work together!

# # #

It’s a beauty contest, but for me who didn’t have any preparations but just wore a shrine maiden costume and danced the blessing dance that shrine maidens usually dance, there is really nothing to say.

So, even though the audience applauded thunderously, I didn't have any reaction.Bow down after the dance.I regretted not staying with Huo Hua just now.

Because I was the last in the third grade group, and Spark, who was supposed to be the first in the second grade group, didn't come on stage after me, and now I'm looking around but can't find her.

Spark, what happened?

"Ajiu!"

My right hand was held tightly, I turned around and saw Baiyin standing in front of me holding a camera.

I stood there without making a sound, just staring at him in a daze.

Ajiu... It feels like it's been a long time since you called me that.

Shirogane looked a little embarrassed seeing me in a daze, but he still didn't let go of my hand: "Are you looking for Kazuki?"

After recovering from his question, I couldn't help but frowned, why does everyone think I'm looking for Kazuki?I obviously made an appointment to meet today, shouldn't it be him who came to see me?

I shook my head lightly, met Bai Yin's eyes: "I'm looking for sparks."

Obviously, Baiyin was a little dubious about my answer, and finally said: "I just saw Huahuajiang in the preparation room of the first-year group. She seems to have changed the order with a first-year school girl. You wait here She should be about to make an appearance."

After receiving such an answer and knowing the movement of Spark, I was a little relieved, and then I noticed that Baiyin had not let go of my hand.

His body stiffened involuntarily, and he wanted to pull out his wrist awkwardly, but was held tightly by Baiyin: "Ajiu, I have something to tell you."

Standing in the crowd like this, Baiyin took my hand and said to me in a solemn tone, as if he was about to make the most important decision in his life.

Looking at his firm eyes, I couldn't refuse.

Then he said: Yay, this is the precious time I borrowed from Kazuki.

He said: Of course, I will let you go to Kazuki after I finish speaking.

He said: Actually, I want to tell you, I like you, Ajiu.

Close your eyes, a sense of powerlessness walks through your body.

When I opened my eyes again, I could only see the green ribbon blowing in the wind, but I couldn't see his eyes clearly.

I regard Baiyin as an important person to me, and I do divination for him, hoping that he will avoid disaster and get happiness, but I didn't expect that the person who hurt her would be me.

Don't dare to look him in the eyes.I'm afraid I'm afraid I'll hurt him.

Not able to look directly into his eyes.I was already hurting him.

"Ajiu, raise your head!" This is what my mother used to say.

"Ajiu, don't run away, or you will regret it." This is what Soujiro's father specially asked me before I left.

Since I regard Baiyin as my important person, I can't escape it even more.

"Yeah. I don't mean to make Ajiu cry like that idiot."

Even without Baiyin's reminder, I know that my expression at the moment has betrayed my mood.He raised his hand to touch the corner of my eye, I know there are tears there, but...

I raised my hand to grab Baiyin's palm, and pressed my cheek against it, I could feel his trembling.

This is the warmth that has comforted me countless times, and I don't want to lose him.

"Hey, Baiyin. Baiyin is a very important person to me. I never thought of hurting Baiyin, but recently I still made you sad. Sorry, I treated you with a smiling mask, obviously Very important person. I'm sorry, even if I know it, I still ignore your feelings and live my own life. I'm sorry."

This time I won't cry, just like you said, because you don't want me to cry.

I raised my face and looked directly at the smiling Baiyin: "I want Baiyin to be happy, so I choose not to escape, and tell you my truest feelings, just like Baiyin treats me."

Speak up.Even if you already know the answer, I will tell you through my own efforts.

"I like Kazuki."

# # #

Panting and ran up the teaching building.

What echoed in his mind was Bai Yin's self-deprecating but bright smile.

"I knew that Ajiu would say that, but I couldn't help but made a bet with Kazuki. This time I lost badly. But it doesn't matter, just like Ajiu wants me to be happy, I always understand that Ajiu Only he can give you the happiness that Jiu longs for. So, go find that idiot. He said he will wait for you on the roof of the teaching building, if you are willing to go there after listening to my words, haha, you really are an idiot."

The witch clothes are layer by layer because of the sweat sticking to my body, which is extremely hot for me at this moment.

But I still don't want to stop myself from climbing the stairs, why is this building so tall? !I didn't even notice it.

Just a little more, just a little bit more.

When my trembling hands touched the doorknob of the rooftop, I couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief: it's finally here.

Use your last strength to push open the door, use your last strength to hug the figure not far away!

"Kazuki!"

"Uh, Ajiu? Why are you running in such a hurry, I will always wait here."

Even without looking up, I could feel his concerned eyes on me.

"Idiot! Idiot! Obviously you want me to participate in the beauty pageant, why don't you come to see me!"

"Well, I've seen it here too....Aku is the prettiest in the shrine maiden costume."

I can imagine your smiling eyes even without looking up.

"Don't come to me? Bet with Baiyin? If I still want to come here? Are you doing this to give me to Baiyin?"

"Uh. That idiot told you all?"

Even if you don't look up, you can guess your embarrassed expression.

None of this matters anymore, and now, it doesn't matter anymore.

Withdraw from this embrace and stand a little farther away. I stretch out my hands and wait for your arrival.

"Hey, Kazuki, I like you, I have always liked you. Whether in the past, now, or in the distant future. Therefore, I hope to accompany you on the next road. Now leave it to you to choose. Reject me, Or accept me."

The first time I fell in love was when I saw you saying goodbye to that girl in the warehouse, it became my nightmare almost every night.

The second lovelorn was when you saw your eyes chasing the one who came back to you.It was my own tears that hurt my eyes.

the third time.

Seeing your smiling eyebrows and eyes, feeling the warmth of you coming to me and surrounding me, I sigh with satisfaction.

"Ajiu, I like you."

The third lovelorn will never come.