[Black Basket] The medicine cannot be stopped

When returning to the dormitory one day, I accidentally saw a figure wandering downstairs.It is particularly prominent among a large group of reluctantly parting couples, and they are playing with the gravel under their feet with their heads down.

At any rate, he was a classmate I knew, so I wanted to say hello anyway.

Thinking like this, Akashi stepped forward and let out a soft cry.

"Umiya?"

"Ah, ah?!"

The girl whose name was called turned around rashly and patted her chest with a startled expression, "Ah, yes, it's Akashi-kun..."

Akashi nodded.

"good evening."

"good evening……"

She bit her lower lip, staring at Akashi tangled as if there was something unspeakable.

Akashi immediately thought that there might be something that needed to be done, so he greeted again and prepared to leave.

"Then, I'll go up first. Goodbye."

"...Eeeeeeeeeeeee! No, no, wait...!"

Just a few steps away, there was a sound of panic, followed by the tactile sensation of his hand being grabbed.When Akashi turned his head, what he saw was Amemiya's wide-eyed and flustered face.

His eyes moved down and landed on the hand that was being held.

It's a bit strange feeling, the warm touch from the soft palm, but it's not disgusting.

However, Yu Gong quickly took two steps back as if he suddenly realized something, and let go of his hand.

Akashi wasn't sure if he felt a little regretful at that moment.

"Yes, I'm sorry... Actually, I came here today to find you..."

Yugong lowered his head and picked it up from the bag, then handed him something.

"This is the money that I agreed to pay back that day..."

Akashi didn't pick it up.

"Although there is a saying that you don't have to pay it back! But..."

Yugong looked a little uneasy, she lowered her head, but she still tried her best to finish what she wanted to say.

"But I still think it's not good!"

Of course Akashi couldn't be persuaded by such a reason.

"Since I have already said that there is no need, then I will not accept this again. If you feel uneasy, as I said before, just treat it as my treat."

"But... why did Akashi-kun invite me to dinner?"

Yugong frowned stubbornly.

"It's because it's impossible for Akashi-kun to invite me to eat..."

"It's a gift."

Akashi didn't know where the inspiration came from, and said simply, "Isn't it going to be Children's Day*, it's a gift for you."

"……what?!"

The expression on Yu Gong's face opposite could no longer simply be called doubt.

I don't know at all, showing this kind of expression... No, not only this kind of expression, but also the whole person's movements and behaviors, are children who are going to celebrate Children's Day.

At such an age, but I don't feel mature at all, and the people around me should also give gifts.

Akashi thought casually.

"This...but this is also..."

Yugong stammered, but he didn't seem to know what to say.

"Then, if there is no objection, I will go first."

Convinced that the other party could not come up with an effective answer, Akashi bid farewell again, turned and returned to his dormitory.

Although such a reason was put forward, it was just an excuse he randomly found in order to make Yugong accept his kindness.It didn't take long for Akashi to forget about this incident and devote himself to the basketball team's training and his usual studies, but the feeling of being touched by the opposite sex that night always came to his mind from time to time.

It is a novel experience.

Akashi took a step forward, thinking dispensably while walking forward, but unexpectedly, there was a scolding sound that could not be ignored from the front of the corridor.

The boy who spoke was facing him, and he could see the logo of the student union pinned to his collar. Akashi probably had the impression that he was a cadre of the student union or something, and he was considered a senior.

It seems that he is reprimanding the younger generation in front of him for work.

Seems a little familiar.

Akashi slowed down, looking at the figure with his head bowed and his back turned to him.

Brown-black shawl hair, slightly thin figure, even if it's just a back view, it's almost recognizable.

It seems that my previous guess was not wrong. It is normal for students to be treated like this at such a level.Akashi took one last look at the two of them, turned around and entered the classroom.

When he came out again, there was already no one there.

Should be gone.

Akashi glanced at the time, planning to go to the library to read some books again.But as soon as he turned around, he saw that the person he was thinking about just now really appeared in front of him.

... Chiyo Amamiya.

"Good afternoon, Amamiya."

Akashi greeted him calmly.

It was obvious that he had just been reprimanded, and it seemed that he was not in a good state of mind, but he was trying to hold on to his spirits.There are traces of being wet around the hair, it should have just gone to the bathroom.His eyes were red, probably from crying.Because of the whiteness of the skin, the red corners of the eyes are even more prominent.

It really looks like the rabbit I raised when I was a child.

Akashi recalled that when he was fed a little grass, he would obediently stay where he was and let others pet him. It was the same species in every way.

"Akashi-kun, good afternoon."

Her voice was a bit hoarse, so she spoke in a low voice on purpose, as if realizing that Akashi's gaze was lingering on her face, she turned her face away in a little embarrassment, took out a package and handed it over.

"...This, is, it's a gift."

Akashi paused for a few seconds, feeling for the first time that he didn't understand.

"Gift?"

"Well, it's... Akashi-kun said before, that, a return gift for Children's Day..."

After being reminded by Amamiya, Akashi remembered the excuse that he mentioned casually at that time, and the fact that today is May [-]th.

He even seriously prepared a return gift?

Akashi didn't know what kind of expression to put on in response, but he still reached out and took the fully wrapped present.

"So that's the case. Then, I accept it bluntly, thank you."

"Ah, no, it's okay."

Yugong smiled, but he was not as depressed as he was at the beginning.

"Have you ever cried?"

"...Eh, eh?"

"Just now, did you cry?"

Pointing to the corner of her eye, Akashi asked the question again.

Apparently he didn't expect to be asked directly like this, Yugong was stunned for a moment before pulling the corners of his mouth in embarrassment.

"No, it was accidentally caught by sand..."

"Are you lying to me?"

I can't tell where the anger came from, but I could feel that forced smile was very glaring, and Akashi couldn't help squinting his eyes.

"Well, it's not like that!"

She explained in a hurry, and it took a long time before she slumped her shoulders as if frustrated, and sighed.

"So, Akashi-kun saw it all..."

"Yes." Akashi admitted bluntly, "I've seen it all."

"I'm sorry, I just lied because I didn't want Akashi to know that he was so embarrassing..."

When he apologized, he was very candid.

Akashi felt his anger being magically calmed down again.

"If you know you are ashamed, don't just hide and cry."

After saying this meaningfully, Akashi took the package and left.

What was sent was not a valuable item, but a scarf suitable for spring and autumn.The red fabric is a color that matches his hair and eye color very well.It's not a high-end customization, but Akashi still hung it in the closet by the door.

That night, Amamiya Chiyo received an email from Akashi.

'I like the gift very much, thank you. '

Of course, Amamiya also replied, probably a reply like you're welcome, but Akashi took a look and ignored it.It was a week after seeing her again.

Moreover, it turned out to be in a place that Akashi never expected.

"……You are hurt?"

Amemiya stared at Akashi who was sitting on the bed in the health room with wide eyes, circling around like a frightened rabbit.

"Are you okay? Do you feel unwell? Does it matter? Do you want to go to the hospital? What's going on?"

A lot of words were said in crackling, and there was no room for people to interrupt.Even ordinary people will probably think that there is something wrong with her when they see her like this.

"fine."

Akashi interrupted her nervousness lightly.

"It's just a little twisted when playing, don't worry."

"Oh, oh, that's how it is..."

Seemingly realizing that his reaction was too much, Amamiya stroked his hair awkwardly.

"It's you—you must be sick here, what's the matter?"

As if he didn't expect the topic to turn to himself, Amamiya laughed awkwardly twice, wanting to brush things off like Akashi, so he purposely answered in a relaxed tone.

"It's just a bit of a cold. Isn't it hot and cold recently... The air conditioner in the dormitory is also broken, so it's a little cold at night with only a blanket and no air conditioner. If you are not careful..."

"Didn't you bring a thicker quilt?"

"Just... I thought it wouldn't be cold anymore, so I took it home..."

"Where's your roommate?"

"Their families are all in Tokyo, so they basically live at home..."

Having said that, Yugong couldn't help but sneezed again.She quickly waved her hand, signaling that she would go to the doctor to get the medicine.

So this brief meeting ended like this.