distant light

17,

This week is no different than usual.Going to school-part-time job-going home-going to school-part-time job... Well, I think this kind of life is simple and flat, and there is nothing wrong with it.But the only thing that is different is probably...

After collecting the change, Xiandao suddenly said, "There will be a match tomorrow."

"Game? Basketball?"

"Well, the practice match with Xiangbei is in the school's gymnasium."

"Oh, then please come on!" I smiled, thinking that the name Xiangbei seems a bit familiar... Where did I hear it?

"Tomorrow is Saturday, can Yuan Shan go to the game?" The light in the store is too bright, and there are small sharp edges shining in his eyes. I don't know if it's an illusion, but his expression seems a little serious.

I said hesitantly, "On weekends... I don't know if Mingyue will let me work overtime. But if I'm free, I'll definitely go."

Before the words fell, the boy greeted him with a gentle smile as always, with a firm tone.

"Then see you tomorrow."

...I just said I was free, but I didn't say I would definitely go...

……

The truth is, when it was time to change shifts, I hesitated and told Mingyue if I could not work overtime tomorrow because I was going to watch the practice match between Lingnan and Xiangbei, Queen Mingyue waved her small hand without raising her head, "Go, yes I took the few pieces of cake left over today and took them back."

"it is good."

… Mingyue and the others always said that the cakes that could not be sold out that day would never be sold stale in the store, and it would be bad to waste them, so they would ask me to take them back.

Gentle rhetoric, in order not to make me feel like being given out by pity.

I understood their kindness in my heart, and I accepted it frankly.

Probably, being able to meet such a friend is the happiest thing in my experience of running away from home.

...Although this incident did come second in the end, Mingyue and the others accused her of "having the opposite sex without humanity"...

As a ball nerd, I had no interest in ball games at first, but since I was drawing a sketch for Akira Sendo at the beach last time, I suddenly had the idea of ​​"what does Akira Sendo look like on the court?" I'm a little curious.

So when I came to the school basketball hall the next day, my first impression... probably was "Xiandao is really popular in our school."

"The popularity of Rukawa Kaede in Xiangbei is also pretty good."

And

"Their cheerleading squad is really... huge"

...such a feeling from the heart.

Even though it was just a practice match, the fighting spirit of the two sides was high, so the atmosphere of the game was very enthusiastic. Even a person like me who has no interest in basketball at all was excited with enthusiasm unconsciously.Xiandao is very good, completely different from the day when he taught me how to play.If I have to use a metaphor, it was a breeze at that time, but now...

Like a samurai sword unsheathed.

Luxurious and sharp, full of sharpness, people can't move their gazes away.

... Can't help but feel a faster heartbeat than usual, and even a little shortness of breath.Sure enough, because it is indoors, the air does not flow well.

The points on both sides were tight, and finally Lingnan won the game with a slight advantage of one goal.I finally breathed a sigh of relief, only to realize that the palms of my hands, which were clenched tightly because of tension, are now dripping with sweat.

All the audience cheered and applauded this wonderful and fierce game. I stood up and clapped my hands. I saw Xiandao who returned to the rest area was enthusiastically surrounded by a lot of girls holding towels and water. He was still calm Coping with it calmly, a few words "Popular Lover" suddenly popped up in my mind--it really lives up to the name.

Walking out of the gymnasium, the bright noon sun made me dizzy. I raised my hand to cover my eyes, thinking about where to go for lunch?The school cafeteria is not open on weekends, it is very expensive to eat out...

"Distant mountains."

A clear and laughing voice came from behind me. I turned around and saw Xiandao running towards me. The sweatshirt was soaked in a lot of sweat, and the wind passing by brought a faint smell of sweat.

"Thank you for coming to the game."

"You're welcome, the game was great."

"To thank you for taking the time to watch the game, let me treat you to dinner." Xiandao held the snow-white towel around his neck with both hands, looked down at me with a smile.

I shook my head again and again, "No need." I felt weird in my heart. According to what he said, shouldn't he invite all the people who watch his game?

"I didn't thank you for my sketch last time, so I must treat you to dinner this time." The gentle words contained a hint of stubbornness, and I suddenly felt inexplicably irritable, suppressing my impatience and whispering, "It's just a trivial matter." That's all... But Mr. Xiandao helped me a lot by teaching me how to play basketball last time, so I should be the one to invite you."

God swears that this is definitely just perfunctory words, but he nodded immediately, "Okay, since Yuan Shan insists on inviting us, then let's go out for lunch. I'll go back and change clothes, just wait a little longer." Said Regardless of my reaction, I ran back immediately...

Leaving me stunned and watching his back go away, I was in a daze for a while, who insisted?What I said was obviously just an excuse, so why did he believe it? !What is this called? !

...Although my head was still dizzy and I didn't turn around, I subconsciously touched the money in my trouser pocket and breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, I didn't have any change in the morning and took Zhang Zheng's with me. It should be no problem to deal with ordinary restaurants .It's just... I can't help feeling worried, if he proposes to eat sashimi, sushi, etc., my little money won't even fit between my teeth!

"Um...excuse me, are you Haruka Toyama-senpai from the second grade?"

The sound of cautious inquiry interrupted my entanglement, and when I looked back, a boy who was not too tall with a shy smile was looking at me expectantly.

"……Yes."

"Great! I finally saw the legendary Yao-senpai with my own eyes!" The boy was so excited that he almost cried, and I couldn't help but take a few steps back. This, what is the legend?I feel like I'm dead...

"Yuan Shanyao in class A of the second year of Lingnan High School has excellent grades, and can get the only special scholarship in the whole school every month; with a quiet personality, he is the third person in the school flower ranking of Lingnan High School." I don't know where to take out a notebook, The boy read loudly, "I work in a dessert shop near the school in my spare time, and my home address is unknown. The above is all the information I have collected."

The corner of my mouth twitched, what kind of mess is this?

The boy closed the notebook and scratched his hair in embarrassment, "Um... I'm Hikichi Aida from the basketball team, so just call me Hikichi."

"...Hello." I smiled politely, and suddenly remembered that I saw him in the rest area of ​​the gym just now, but he didn't play.Is it because of the height restriction... I looked at him, and by visual inspection, he looks similar to me.Playing basketball generally requires height, like Xiandao...

"Senior sister is even more beautiful than in the photo!" Yan Yi blushed, "I am very happy to meet senior sister, I..."

"Hanichi, why are you here?"

The clear voice interrupted Yanyi's words, and I was slightly relieved when I saw the person coming - he is really a passionate boy... By the way, I am really not good at dealing with these interpersonal relationships.

"Senior Xiandao!" Yan Yi seemed to respect Xiandao, and when he saw him coming, he immediately saluted respectfully, and said excitedly, "I just came here when I saw Senior Sister Yao! Senior sister is beautiful and has good grades. She is very popular in our school." Popular!"

... Hey, I'm still here, don't treat me like a mural, okay? !

"Really?" Xiandao smiled with interest, and gave me a teasing look. I was so ashamed and angry that I just wanted to cover my face...

"I was so happy to talk to senior sister just now! Senior sister is really a very gentle person! By the way, Sendou-senpai, do you want to meet senior sister?"

...I'm very impulsive...

Xiandao smiled apologetically at me, "I've been waiting for a long time, sorry."

"...Senior Xiandao, sister Haruka," Yan Yi widened his eyes and glanced back and forth between Xiandao and me in shock, "You...know each other?"

...I almost ran away.

"If it's inconvenient for Mr. Xiandao today, it will be fine in another day. I'll..."

"It's okay," Xiandou Okiya waved his hand, "Then we're leaving, see you on Monday." After walking side by side with me, I twitched the corners of my mouth, and when I turned around, I saw Yanichi standing there as if petrified, his mouth He was still muttering, "...Senior Xiandao and Sister Haruka... what is the relationship..."

"Does Toyama care about Yanichi?"

"...For the person I just met, I can't talk about whether I care about it or not, by the way." Suddenly remembered something, "Does Xiandao know, I haven't even heard of that inexplicable school beauty ranking."

"I know," Xiandao put his hands in his trouser pockets, and smiled casually, "It's done by a club in the school. It is held every two months, and the boys in the school will vote for the top ten girls."

"Did you have nothing to do..." He muttered, but he heard a burst of clear laughter, "It's a little bit, but all the girls in the school are proud of being on the list... By the way," he suddenly He stopped and looked at me with a half-smile, "Yuan Shan, do you know who I'm voting for?"

...I want to say that I really don't want to know...

"It's a distant mountain."

"...Thank you." I twitched the corners of my mouth.

"However, Yuan Shan doesn't usually participate in club activities, and many people in the school don't know you, so you're ranked third." With a slightly regretful tone, I shook my head indifferently, "I'm not interested in this at all... Well, if there's a bonus I think I'll pay attention."

He chuckled twice, "Sure enough, it's what Yuan Shan said..."

"...Should I say thank you?"

"Toyama, why are you able to say joking things with a serious expression? That's amazing."

……

"By the way, what would Xiandaojun want to eat?" I asked anxiously, and let me make a mental preparation first.

"Ramen, how about ramen? I know a very good one."

I let out a long sigh of relief, and couldn't help laughing: the words about ramen are really good!One is the food I like to eat, and the most important thing is that the price is cheap!

Out of the corner of his eye, he seemed to be in a daze, and quickly suppressed his smile, nodded solemnly, "Okay."

A soft smile appeared in his eyes, "Then, let me lead the way."

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