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Me...?
"Just kidding, why are you so nervous? Besides, I have a girlfriend."
Observing Hachiman's obvious reaction, Su Qing, while confirming a certain answer, inwardly complained that love really does make people stupid.
They've practically turned Hikigaya into an idiot.
"Who's nervous? Who's nervous?" Hachiman tried to calm his rapid breathing, then his ears twitched slightly, his dead fish eyes widened, and he asked incredulously.
"You have a girlfriend? When?"
"We got together a couple of days ago, and today is the third day."
When I think of someone I like, the corners of my mouth unconsciously turn up.
[...No, aren't these two sentences saying the same thing?]
[Speechless. I didn't realize this guy was such a hopeless romantic.]
This was the first time Hachiman had ever seen Su Qing show such an expression. He figured that he and "her" must truly like each other.
so...
Who is it?
Seemingly aware of Hachiman's thoughts, Su Qing said softly:
"It's [Shiina Mahiru] from Class B."
Oh, it's Shiina Mahiru.
Shiina Mahiru...?
Isn't that Yui Yuigahama?!
"Congratulations."
This is the first time Hachiman has truly made a friend.
Uh, what does he mean by "what should I say when my good friend finds a partner?"
"Ah."
Su Qing suddenly didn't feel like talking anymore.
Have we not seen Mahiru all day today?
What is he doing...?
Noticing Hachiman's hesitant manner, he asked directly:
"what you want to say?"
"Uh...it's nothing, I just wanted to ask you what to do about Yuihama?"
After thinking for a moment, Hachiman still asked.
"I'll take care of it."
Su Qing's voice was very calm.
"Okay, that's fine then."
Hikigaya scratched his head. Since the other party had said that, there shouldn't be any problems.
So, can those popular people have a big explosion of popularity during the Lunar New Year...?
"Let me ask you a question, and I'm not joking this time."
Su Qing suddenly stood up, her expression serious.
"Oh... go ahead and ask."
For some reason, Hachiman felt a little nervous.
"If Caijia were really a woman and confessed her feelings to you, would you say yes?"
"...Why are you suddenly saying that?"
After a moment of silence with his head bowed, Hachiman looked up again with a complex expression in his eyes.
"You're so smart, you should understand."
Su Qing stopped talking and quietly looked at Hikigaya.
It's like waiting for an answer for someone.
"I don't know. If there were a 'what if'... I probably would have confessed first, right?"
Hachiman remained silent for a long time.
Every moment spent with Ayaka, her voice and appearance kept replaying in his mind.
in fact.
Having experienced so much, he already had a bold conjecture in his mind.
Caijia, she really is a woman, right?
He just didn't dare to expose it.
Even if you know it's wrong.
But he didn't know where to start.
“...Remember what you said today, Hachiman Hikigaya.”
Su Qing called him by his full name, which was unusual for her.
By now.
The outcome is entirely in the hands of the other party.
"Yes... I will."
Hear the words.
Hachiman nodded firmly.
......
?
Hikigaya and Ayaka's relationship is progressing smoothly as expected. They probably only need to open up to each other and they can naturally be together.
Even after they get together, there may still be a lot of rumors about Ayaka, but I believe Hikigaya will handle them properly.
But he will help out.
So now...
What should he do?
The first floor of the hotel.
Su Qing did not return to her room.
Sometimes he wonders if he's missing a piece of the puzzle.
I just didn't realize this before, so I got through it without any problems.
After meeting Mahiru, he could no longer ignore the last piece of the puzzle.
Because Mahiru is that [final piece of the puzzle].
Once you leave the daytime, the rest of the puzzle pieces become meaningless in an instant.
Because it is no longer [complete].
That's why he misses Mahiru so much...
Longing is the most painful torment.
Su Qing's eyes suddenly became empty and unfocused, as if her soul had been ripped away.
Hidden within the emptiness is a desolation that is difficult to detect.
Fortunately, no one saw it at that moment.
After all, Hachiman had already returned to his room, and besides, no student wanted to come downstairs at this time...
and many more.
Isn't that Yukino?
She had probably just taken a shower; she was dressed casually, and her long black hair was now tied up.
She was walking straight toward the souvenir shop on the first floor of the hotel.
His steps were somewhat hurried.
Su Qing's gaze followed the other person's figure, finally settling on the various "Mr. Pan" dolls.
"found it..."
Yukino's face lit up with joy, and just as she was about to pick out a doll up close, her outstretched hand seemed to be frozen in place by some strange gaze.
She slowly turned her head, trying to glance around to see if anyone was there.
After confirming it was Su Qing, she immediately withdrew her hand as if nothing had happened, then took two steps back without making a sound, and then walked towards him again.
"What a coincidence, you're here too."
Su Qing: Huh?
......
......
P.S.: I will speed up the progress of the four-day, three-night school trip.
I don't know how you feel about this, but I actually think... it's never handled well enough.
Chapter 289 A Girl Like a Winter Plum
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After being stunned for a few seconds by Yukino's abrupt greeting.
Su Qing glanced helplessly at the souvenir section.
"Don't worry about me, you really like that one, don't you? Take this opportunity to pick out a style you like."
After speaking, he paused, as if thinking, "If it's a souvenir that can only be bought in Kyoto."
Yukino blushed slightly, then quickly regained her composure, crossing her arms over her chest.
"Souvenirs can be bought anytime, and no matter how you look at it, greeting friends should be a higher priority, right?"
What exactly is this feeling of being both arrogant and not arrogant...?
"Have a seat? I'd like to discuss the matter entrusted to me by the Ministry of Revenue with you."
As the president of the company, he still has a right to know.
Su Qing shifted her position and sat down at the very edge of the sofa.
Although there was only one sofa on the first floor of the hotel, it was enough to seat four people.
It won't be too awkward.
"Perfect timing... I'd also like to discuss this with you."
Although Yukino was somewhat surprised that Su Qing was sitting so far away, she didn't pay much attention to it.
Then I chose to sit in the middle of the sofa, maintaining a distance that was neither too close nor too far.
"I observed for a while today. The Ministry of Revenue's offensive is quite aggressive, but Ebina's response is mostly just a superficial attitude."
Su Qing analyzed the scene he was observing as it flashed through his mind.
Actually, there wasn't much to say from the beginning.
If it were truly successful, Ebina wouldn't have bothered to visit.
"So... the chances of a successful confession are indeed very slim."
Yukino nodded; she had anticipated this situation long ago.
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