"..."

Ema opened her mouth, unable to speak for a while.It's not that she has nothing to say to Dongyue, but that the words that have been suppressed in her heart for a long time are pouring out of her brain, so that she doesn't know where to start and what to say.

Seeing that Ema didn't answer herself immediately, she was taken aback for a while.Then he looked down at the steaming black tea on the coffee table, and said with a light smile, "...No, nothing, nothing."

Dongyue used her knees to think and knew that this was not a "nothing" reaction at all, and Ema must have concealed something.And those things must have been the source of her so much distress and distress.

(Although I don't know if it has anything to do with exorcism.)

It only took Dongyue a tenth of a second to make a decision: I can't leave such Ema alone.Even if Ema's distress has nothing to do with exorcising the soul, even if Ema's distress is a problem that I can intervene in; even if I can't give Ema any useful advice, the advice I give can't bring Ema back. What are the benefits; at least I can listen to Ema's troubles.Besides, it's better to help Ema share some of her troubles than to let Ema fight all her emotions alone.

"...I'm too unreliable, Ema-san, to say that, right?"

Dongyue, who was holding a teacup, frowned and smiled.Her expression clearly shows that a young female teacher who cares about her students feels a little sad because she is not trusted by the students, but can only hold back her self-deprecating emotions.

"If you were a more reliable person, Ema-san would be able to talk about your troubles more easily, right?"

Seeing Dongyue showing such an expression because of a perfunctory sentence she said casually, Ema, who blamed herself, stood up almost subconsciously: "There is no such thing...!!"

"It doesn't matter. I won't force Ema-san to say things that I don't want to say. But if possible, I still hope that Ema-san can choose someone to share with and share with. That will be more beneficial to Ema-san Physical and mental health. No matter who Ema-san chooses to share with you, I don’t mind. If you can’t even forgive things like not being trusted by students, then I am really disqualified as a teacher.”

Dongyue said and smiled at Ema again.

Dongyue's smile this time was normal.But somehow, Ema saw a faint loneliness on Dongyue's face.Thinking that the "Star Sauce" that everyone likes and I like very much is the one who showed this expression, Ema feels even more self-blame and sad.

"I've never mistrusted Hoshino-sensei...! It's just, that—"

Knowing that as long as she speaks frankly and clearly, Fuyutsuki won't show that expression again, and she will feel relieved by talking to Fuyutsuki, but Ema still can't immediately tell the reason for her troubles.

(Because that's--)

"...too extravagant..."

"...?"

Fuyutsuki found it hard to understand what Ema said suddenly.Although the life of the Asahina brothers is indeed quite luxurious in the world, Fuyutsuki doesn't think that this level of luxury is enough to cause Ema such a big trouble.Ema wasn't the kind of kid who grew up in poverty and felt so guilty about the daily life of the Asahina family.

"luxury……?"

"Yes……"

Holding the tray with her hands crossed to her chest, Ema whispered as if she was protecting herself: "This is, too extravagant trouble... If you say it... it will be like showing off..."

(Um?)

Ema's words gave Dongyue a sense of déjà vu for a second.

(Wait, is this——)

"Because, being liked by others is something to be happy about...?"

"..."

Hearing what Ema said, Fuyutsuki almost wanted to sigh.

(Another victim of the Asahina Brothers.)

(...No, it was supposed to be the only one in this world, the victim of Asahina Shisanchai.)

"Everyone, everyone is always trying to be liked."

Ema's voice was very soft, like a whisper in a trance.

"I want to be liked by people I like, I want to be liked by my family, I want to be liked by my teachers, I want to be liked by my classmates, I want to be liked by my boss, I want to be liked by my subordinates, I want to be liked by my customers, I want to be liked by people around me, I want to be liked by idols , I want to be liked by fans...I want to be liked by people I know or don’t know. Everyone is working hard every moment to be liked by more people—”

Even I said what I didn't want to say because I didn't want to be hated by Dongyue, didn't want to be alienated by Dongyue, and wanted to be liked by Dongyue.

"Because being liked by others is something to be happy about, because everyone, including me, wants to be liked...so, being liked by multiple people must be something I should be happy about being liked by others Bar……"

(Obviously I know. I understand.)

"Because, if you don't feel happy about being liked by others, or even feel that you hate being liked, wouldn't you trample on others' desire to like you...?"

(but still——)

"Obviously, being liked is also my wish..."

When she first came to Asahina's house, Ema was most worried about whether she could be accepted by the Asahina's family.As for the doubt in Ema's heart about "whether she can adapt to the life of Asahina's family" or not, she has long since left it behind in Ema's desire to be accepted by the new family.

Ema's father, Rintaro, is an adventurer. Although he can't say that he doesn't love his daughter after traveling around the world for a long time, he really didn't spend too much energy and time on Ema.Ema has always lived alone for as long as she can remember.

Ema, who is considerate of her father, never asks Rintaro for excessive things, such as family members who can come to her school on teaching visit days, such as being accompanied by Rintaro during New Years and holidays.Because there is Julie the squirrel who is always noisy, Ema doesn't feel too lonely.However, Ema still has a very strong longing for the existence of "family".

Even once, Ema wants to know what kind of "family" exists, what it's like to live with "family", and what it's like to be with "family" by her side.So when she heard that Rintaro was going to marry Miwa, Ema, in addition to congratulating Rintaro, also had countless expectations for the new family.

Because I want to be accepted by the Asahina family as a family member, because I want to be liked by the new "family members".In fact, Ema, who didn't know how to get along with the "family", chose to treat the new family members with the most favorable attitude.

What Ling Ema didn't expect was that although she got the goodwill of the new family members, the kindness of the new family members towards her was not the "family affection" she expected at first.

It is true that Ema, a young girl, has also looked forward to the sweetest love and a devoted lover.But Ema would never apply this kind of girl-specific careful thinking to her family, imagining that she could fall in love with one of the thirteen men from the Asahina family.Ema also can't imagine the picture of Asahina brothers who she regards as "family" becoming her lovers.

When Ema regarded as "family" and showed her the love of a man for a woman, she was not only shocked but also puzzled. I can't even sort out the complicated emotions right away.

Even if you don’t look at Subaru who kissed his date and confessed to himself without looking at “family”; even if you face Yusuke who feels more like “classmate” than “family”, There is still no way for Ema to accept the feelings from the Asahina brothers frankly.

"Clearly, don't want to, trample on anyone's feelings...but willfully pick the type of 'like', and..."

When I think that I am liked by so many people, I actually despise those people who like me easily, thinking that the feelings they impose on me are very heavy, very annoying, and very depressing; Ema The disgust towards herself will swallow her whole like a black hole.

The feelings for "family" and the feeling of disgust, disappointment, and feeling of being betrayed after finding out that he was liked by "family" are all contradictory and rampant in Ema's body.

Every time she saw Subaru and Zao clashing, the melancholy and depression in Ema's heart would become more and more tiring.Up to now, Ema no longer knows what identity, attitude, and expression she should use to face Subaru and Zao, whose conflicts have intensified because of her.

"family"? "younger sister"? "The girl who fell in love with the Asahina Brothers"?

Ema, who wanders among these identities, sometimes thinks that if she knew that her desire to accept her family would lead to this kind of swamp-like Shura field, she might as well just have Rintaro and Well done to the two families, Julie.

Then subconsciously and unconsciously, a voice would arise from the bottom of Ema's heart and ask her: Why should I be forced to be involved in such a Shura field?Why can't these people give themselves family affection as they thought instead of the love they didn't want to pursue?Why must the disputes caused by these people's minds be borne by themselves?

And at times like this, Ema's dislike of herself would reach its peak.as it is now.

"I hate, this kind of me——"

Ema bit her lip and shed tears.Covering her face with her hands, she hastily covered her face with a tray.

"Yes, I'm sorry, teacher! I... I said something strange! Please don't take it to heart, teacher!"

Ema wanted to leave as soon as she said that, but she was held back by Dongyue as soon as she took a step.

bang——

The tray in Ema's hand fell to the ground, and quickly hit the leg of the coffee table as it rolled.

"Woo~..."

The sleeping Julie turned over, but when he wanted to wake up, he uttered "Xiaoqian, no... I can't believe those dirty scumbags..." After that, he fell asleep again with a painful expression .

"It's not that everyone has a love brain, they only have 'love love love' in their heads. Don't you think it's natural for others to maintain love and love feelings for you, which is heavy and troublesome?"

"Ugh……?"

Ema looked at Dongyue in amazement, even forgetting to struggle.

"Because that's not what you want, that's not what you want."

Ema didn't say a few words, but Dongyue had already figured out her mood in various ways.

(Rather, it would be strange if you didn't feel the same way.)

Thinking of this, Dongyue really wanted to roll her eyes at the brothers of the Asahina family.

"Actually, I also find it very troublesome. The twins also have the prince and the little devil idol. ... Well, it is a lie to say that you are not happy at all. Which girl doesn't want to be popular? How many girls are there? Has the child ever fantasized about being pampered | pampered | spoiled by beautiful men and handsome guys? But—”

"Troublesome things are troublesome! Troubled feelings are troublesome! Heavy things are heavy things! How good is this group of men who like you so much that they bother you? It doesn't matter who you are! You don't need to think about them at all, force yourself to bear the burden they bring to you!"

Ema moved her body slightly when she heard the words, and subconsciously wanted to defend herself: "But..."

"What's wrong with picking on the type of liking someone has for you? Who says you have to respond to them the way they want?"

Dongyue said and let go of Ema.

"At the end of the day, it's all the fault of the men who give others the kindness and kindness that others don't expect. They don't think about what you want and what you expect. They just cross the boundaries of family members without authorization. , I have a male-female love for you."

"Old, teacher, you..."

Ema, who wanted to ask Dongyue how she knew this, opened her teary eyes.But she quickly realized that with Dongyue's relationship with Tsubaki, Azusa and others, it's not surprising that she would know what happened between herself, Subaru, Zao, and Yusuke.It was at this moment that Ema realized that Fuyutsuki, who was pursued by Tsubaki, Azusa, Futo, and Kiori, was someone who could understand her troubles.

Seeing Ema stunned in place, Dongyue who wiped the tears from the corners of Ema's eyes with her hand softened her voice: "Student Ema did nothing wrong, so don't feel that you are very annoying. Don't worry about those men I’m sorry that you found it bothering that they fell in love with you without permission.”

"There's nothing shameful about wanting family, longing for affection. It's normal to be disappointed and sad when someone who should be 'relative' betrays one's expectations."

Touching Ema's cheeks with both hands, listening to Ema's small sobs, seeing Ema sobbing without pretense and concealment, Dongyue closed her eyes and smiled: "I am more eager for family and family than love." It's not surprising at all, it's not capricious to want family affection for me, Ema-san."

"Woo,... woo woo..."

The grievances, self-blame, and pain points accumulated in my heart for a long time flowed outward.Tears welled up in her eyes, and Ema's sobbing voice was out of tune.She tried to cover her tearful eyes with her hands, but her tears grew more and more.Strings of crystals fell on the floor at Ema's feet.

Walking a few steps forward, Dongyue hugged Ema's body.Reaching out and stroking the top of Ema's head, she felt more and more that the soft girl Ema is really cute and soft. Dongyue subconsciously comforted Ema with a soft and warm voice like a child: "Okay Okay...don't cry. Those stupid men can't give you the affection you want, so let me give it to you. "

"It's okay if you call me 'sister'... Ema."

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