Ome Quartet of Snow Country

Chapter 432 Tomorrow, walk with Dazed
When Naruse and his party came out of the arcade, it was already dark.

Because they continued to sing at karaoke for an hour, it was already too early when they came over.

Hikaru Takigawa got on his motorcycle and his eyes stayed on the racing car next to him for a few seconds before he raised his head.

From playing in the morning to now, according to their plan, there is still one last place left to go.

"At this time, will there be too many people in the izakaya?"

"We'll go over there first." Naruse turned the car around. "At worst, we just have to wait a little longer. We can afford to wait today."

"That's right."

Naoko and Haixing got into the car respectively. Naruse turned back and looked at Morimi, "You can wait somewhere with a lot of people... just go to the intersection ahead."

Seeing that Shangzi also turned around, she swallowed what she originally wanted to say and just nodded.

The two cars set off first.

Picking up the schoolbag on his shoulder, Morimi also walked in the direction they left.

Stopping at the intersection and seeing the ice cream shop not far away, she suddenly remembered something that happened the last time she came here.

After being dazed for a while, Hikari Takigawa came to pick her up.

"Would any of you go get a motorcycle with a seat on the side? It breaks my heart every time you leave me alone."

"Haha, a sidecar motorcycle?"

"I don't know. I've only seen him on TV and don't know his name."

"That's probably a sidecar motorcycle. But it's too ugly for high school students to ride that kind of motorcycle to school..."

"I do not care."

"Is Kazuha acting coquettishly? Okay, then I'll let Harumi think about it."

"Why not just think about it."

"I thought about it just now and rejected it."

"..."

Hikaru Takigawa turned around and smiled, then handed the helmet to her, "Put it on and get ready to go."

"Is it easy to take the original driver's license test?" Morimi suddenly asked.

Hikaru Takigawa was stunned for a few seconds and said, "It's easier than the ordinary second round."

She nodded.

"Is Kazuye going to take the exam?"

"I'm thinking about it. Any questions?"

"A little bit, I'm afraid you won't be able to help the car if it falls over."

"..."

Sen's eyes widened, he put on his helmet and pushed her on the back.

"Go your way."

Takigawa Hikaru smiled, turned around, started the car, and rode forward.

When we arrived at the izakaya, there were not many people, so we could find an empty private room without queuing. At this time, the three of them were already sitting inside.

"Ah, I found it, here it is. Have you ordered?"

"For now, I'm going to order some of the things you ordered last time. Is that okay? I'll order more if it's not enough."

"definitely no problem."

Takigawa Hikaru opened the door and came in. After sitting down, he said, "Kazuha said she wanted to take the original driver's license test."

Naruse glanced at Morimi who was sitting next to her, "Harasuke? Are you sure it's okay? I feel like you may not be able to help the car up if it reverses."

"..."

Before Morimi could say anything, Hikaru Takigawa next to him smiled crookedly.

She glared at her and then said, "I'm not that weak yet."

"The original portion just looks small, but in fact the portion is not light."

"Have you ever ridden one?" she asked Naruse.

He shook his head, "No."

"Then how do you know I can't help you up?"

Naruse raised an eyebrow and didn't say much.

"whatever."

"Why do you suddenly need to take the original driver's license test?" Haixing asked.

Morimi didn't mention what he just said to Takigawa Hikaru at all, "Just like the reason they both took the driver's license, it was mainly for the convenience of commuting."

"Oh……"

"And after solving those things this summer, I have to devote myself to studying. I don't want the course choices at the study school to be limited by commuting." Morimi continued.

"..."

The others' attention was focused on her plans to study at the private school, but Naruse was more concerned about her opening sentence.

Solving those things during the summer vacation...what else can be done?

And Morimi also glanced at him at this time, his eyes were about to leave, but he gave the most straightforward response to the speculation in his heart.

"Is Kazuha planning to take the exam during the summer vacation?" Takigawa Hikaru asked.

"I'm still thinking...if I really want to take the exam, can I make it in time during the summer vacation?"

"It's totally in time. It's easy to pass the exam."

Morimi nodded, his eyes lowered, as if he was considering whether to take action on this matter.

Haixing was also a little hesitant, and after a while he said, "If Yiye wants to take the driver's license test, then I can take the test too."

Everyone looked at her, and Morimi was the last to speak.

"Don't worry, today is only the first day of summer vacation, think about it slowly."

"Uh-huh."

While talking, drinks for several people were also served.

"cheers--"

Juice and soda collided together, making a muffled sound, and drinks of different colors splashed out of the glass, dotted among the various foods that were served one after another.

“The seasoned fried chicken nuggets here are really delicious!”

“The scallops with butter are also good.”

“You should try this grilled miso beef tongue…”

Since they didn't have to worry about time, they ate and reordered a lot, and it took more than two hours to finish the dinner.

"Very supportive..."

Takigawa Hikaru walked out of the izakaya while holding on to his waist, "Let's rest for a while before going back. I can't bend anymore."

Naruse looked around, raised his hand and pointed, "Would you like to go for a walk in the park over there?"

"Okay."

The park in front of the station is actually not very big. You can walk to the end in a few minutes. It is quiet and quiet, and there are enough lights to prevent people from coming in at night.

After eating and drinking, several people slowly walked around the park, commenting on the lighting and greening everywhere, but they all agreed with the public restrooms that ruined the scenery.

"I'll wash my hands..."

"I also need to go."

"I also……"

Naoko, Hikaru Takigawa and Haisei went to the bathroom together, while Naruse and Morimi were waiting outside.

She looked around and sat down on a bench next to her.

"Don't you need to go? I saw you drank a lot just now."

"No, I only went there once before leaving the izakaya," Naruse said.

Morimi responded and looked into the distance again, "But it's more convenient for boys. You can do it anywhere."

"...Do you have any misunderstandings about boys? It's not that convenient yet."

She looked over and said, "Why, have you become thinner as you grow up? Even when I was a child, I dared to write with urine in the street."

"..."

Naruse held his forehead and took a deep breath.

"Can you talk about something else?"

"You can pick me up later."

"..."

This wasn't a topic he wanted to talk about either.

"no?"

"Ah."

She sighed, "Then if we want to have a tryst again, we can only wait until you go to my bookstore tomorrow... We are obviously in love, but it seems like we are having an affair."

Naruse went to the bathroom without looking back.

She stared at his back until he walked in, then looked into the dark corner ahead.

"coward……"

He is more mature than before, but his face is thinner... although it cannot be simply generalized.

However, as long as he doesn't say that he likes her for a day, he will not be able to face the feelings that have been revealed to each other calmly, let alone take it a step further.

Although some of his recent changes were enough to surprise her, as she told him, she wanted to resolve this matter this summer... at least with a big breakthrough that would put her at ease.

The passage of time will cause his armor to crack automatically. However, what she lacks most is time, so she can only choose to encourage it.

She or Haixing, which one is more suitable for a breakthrough...

Selfishly, of course she would prefer that he abandon his rationality when facing her, but the fact is that every time she tries something, he will immediately tense up.

Starfish's words...

She didn't know how they were when they were alone, but she could understand the look in his eyes when he occasionally looked at the starfish.

Restrained, yet extremely aggressive and possessive...

Starfish...starfish.

Morimi sighed silently.

The three girls who entered the bathroom first came out quickly.

She stood up and said, "Let's go for a while."

"Well, we'll wait for you."

When she was about to go in, Naruse happened to come out.

"wait for me."

He just glanced at her and didn't say anything.

After waiting on the bench for a while, Morimi came out of the bathroom waving his hands, and they continued to stroll in the park for a while.

"what time is it?"

"It's past nine o'clock." Naruse just looked at the time.

Through the sparse trees, Takigawa Hikari looked outside the park, "No wonder it's deserted outside."

"It has become deserted a long time ago...except for us high school students who are on summer vacation, today is just an ordinary Monday for most people."

"Ok."

She seemed a little reluctant to give up, looked back at her companions, and smiled again.

"Then go home."

"Ah."

After leaving the park and returning to the place where the two parked their cars, Morimi looked around, pointed to the cafe next to him and said to Takigawa Hikari: "I'll wait for you here."

"Okay. I'll be back soon."

"No, you should slow down. I want to drink a cup of coffee slowly."

"haha, okay."

The four of them left first, and Mori Jian walked into the coffee shop and asked for a cup of coffee.

Almost half an hour later, Takigawa Hikaru returned here.

"Would you like to have a cup of coffee before going back?" Morimi looked at her, "I'll treat you."

"I still want to sleep at night."

"Others are fine."

"..."

Takigawa Hikaru understood, she had something to say.She sat down opposite her and raised her hand to the bar, "A glass of milk."

The shopkeeper inside nodded.

"Does Hikaru have any plans?" Morimi asked.

She was startled for a moment, then smiled, "I still want to ask Kazuyo that way."

"I see that you have been a little absent-minded all night." Morimi continued, "But if you don't plan to join my side, then there is no need to say more."

Takigawa Hikaru opened his mouth, and finally smiled: "Then I have nothing to say."

"Ah."

"Where's Kazuyo?"

"I have nothing to say." Morimi said, "In the next month, just enjoy your vacation and don't do anything annoying."

"It's too much. If Kazuye says this, I will be sad."

"You just need to understand that I won't do anything to harm Light."

"That Yiye should also understand that hurting my friends hurts me more than hurting me..."

She paused, but did not say the word "hate" after all.

"care."

"I understand. Light is a good guy, I've always understood."

Morimi looked at her, "But if you have to choose between hurting one person and hurting three people, which side will Hikaru choose?"

"I……"

"Don't say such useless things as you chose to run away."

Takigawa Hikaru opened his mouth, his eyes straightened, and then gradually lowered.

"I chose to run away."

"..."

Morimi frowned and stared at her for a while,

"Okay, you can run away, as long as you don't hinder me... I don't mind giving you a share of Harumi in the end, although this is not something I can decide."

The milk was delivered, and Hikaru Takigawa gave the clerk a smile, "Thank you."

She picked up the milk and took a sip, then put down the cup. She was silent for a few more minutes, and then suddenly sighed: "Chunhai is so pitiful."

"What's so pitiful about him..."

"Shangzi is so pitiful."

"..."

"Starfish is so pitiful, Kazuyo is so pitiful."

Hikari Takigawa turned her head and looked at the deserted street outside. The outside scene changed from clear to blurry, and her eyes fell on her own face reflected on the glass.

"I'm so pitiful... disgusting, seems a bit world-weary."

Morimi couldn't tell whether she was serious or joking.

After Hikaru Takigawa finished speaking, she fell silent. She could no longer say what she originally wanted to say, so she could only swallow it along with the coffee.

"go home."

"Ah."

On the deserted streets, motorcycles rode forward at a not too fast speed.

"Let's take the road by the river."

"up to you."

Leaving the city, the light on the roadside suddenly decreased. On the county road by the river, there was no street light at all, and the light was completely provided by the lights of motorcycles.

The light spot lengthened, illuminating the road ahead. Morimi hugged Takigawa Hikaru's waist and looked at her helmet.

The mask reflected the light in front, making it difficult to see the face inside.

After driving straight for a while, Hikaru Takigawa slowed down and turned at the intersection, and soon rode on the road that passed Morimi Furu Honten.

"Want to go to the bookstore?" She stopped and asked.

"No, just take me home."

"it is good."

It's a half-day's walk away, and it's just a few twists of the motorcycle's accelerator.

She dropped her off at her doorstep.

Taking off his helmet, Morimi brushed his hair and gave the helmet to her.

Takigawa Hikaru reached out to take it, but she didn't let go.

She raised her eyes and said, "Yiye?"

Morimi looked down at the helmet in his hand, "I still hope Hikari can understand me."

"..."

After a brief silence, the hand on the helmet moved forward again, covering her hands.

"I understand. I just understand that Kazuyo is in such pain now."

The fundus of his eyes and the tip of his nose suddenly turned sour. Morijian bit his lips tightly and managed to squeeze out a little sound after a long while.

"……Um."

With a click, she stopped the motorcycle, got off and gave her a hug.

"Byebye, one leaf."

Without any extra persuasion, just a simple goodbye, she got on her motorcycle, waved and left.

The next morning, Naruse woke up at the usual school time because he forgot to turn off the alarm clock.

Then he saw a message on his phone, which was sent by Hikaru Takigawa a few minutes ago.

Hikaru: I'll come see Harumi later.

find him?

Want to go out to play... Today is the first day of summer vacation.

He unconsciously thought a little more, and the sleepiness he felt when he first woke up dissipated before he knew it.

Harumi: Yeah.

She didn't read the message for a long time.

Putting down the phone, Naruse looked at Naoko who was still sleeping next to him, then leaned over and hugged her tightly.

After lying there for a while, he let go of his girlfriend and got up alone.

It wasn't too late to go home last night, and after they went to bed, they talked for a long time about where to travel during the summer vacation.

In the end, we talked until each other fell asleep, but we couldn't come up with a definite answer.

"what……"

After yawning and washing up, Naruse made up his mind that no matter what Takigawa Hikari said, he would never go out today.

After preparing breakfast, he went upstairs and took a look. Shangzi was still sleeping deeply.

He didn't wake her up, quietly went downstairs, and stayed in the living room after breakfast.

buzz-

Light: I'm coming.

A few minutes later, Hikaru Takigawa rode a motorcycle and came to the yard of his house.

"Light……"

Naruse looked at the riding suit on her with some surprise.

Cycling clothes, cycling gloves, knee pads and elbow pads... He also bought this set of cycling protective equipment when he bought the car, but he had never worn it, and he had never seen her wearing it - even when going to ten Neither did Sanhu.

"You're not here to invite me for a long ride, are you?"

She pushed up her mask and smiled at him, "Will Harumi agree?"

"No, I won't go far away today."

She still smiled, "I knew it."

Now it was Naruse's turn to be surprised, "Then you came here to say goodbye to me?"

"right."

She patted her knee pads and said, "Did you see that all the protective gear that you might not wear even once in 800 years is now equipped?"

"Where is the light going?"

"Hokkaido."

"..."

Naruse opened his mouth.

She stopped the car and got out.

“Cycling around Japan is too far, so I plan to take a step back and cycle around Hokkaido first. This season is just right.

Cycling for five or six hours every day and visiting the places I pass by should be enough for half a month. "

"Are you going alone?" Naruse frowned, "It's too dangerous. What if something goes wrong along the way?"

"Don't worry, I was preparing a month ago."

He still frowned, "It's too sudden..."

"I just made up my mind yesterday." Hikaru Takigawa patted him on the shoulder, "But don't worry, I've made all the preparations I need to make. I can't guarantee that there will be no problem 100%, but at least I can come back alive."

"..."

Naruse was silent for a while, then his eyes fell on her motorcycle, "Are you going to ride on this bike?"

"Yes."

"Ride my car, the performance is more reassuring."

Her eyes lit up, "Really?"

"Ah."

“Change cars, change cars, change cars——”

she urged.

Naruse opened the garage and pushed his motorcycle out, but he couldn't help but want to give up on her plan, which was very sudden for him.

"Why do you suddenly want to go to Hokkaido to find yourself?"

Takigawa Hikaru was startled, then smiled.

"I do not know either.

After returning from Thirteen Lakes, I will still feel uneasy, confused, and at a loss. Maybe I really want to find a way out... But if I don't find it, it doesn't matter.

I can now better understand what Harumi said on the day I came back. "

Naruse held the motorcycle and looked at her.

"I'm just confused. I seem to have slowly found a way to get along with it."

Hikaru Takigawa took off his helmet, put it on his car, and stood up straight in front of him.

"I will carry on with this confusion and continue walking."

He opened his mouth, but in the end he couldn't say anything to dissuade him.

"Be careful on the road."

"Uh-huh."

She smiled, opened her arms to him, and just looked at him.

Naruse took a step forward and gave her a goodbye hug.

"Contact me if anything happens on the road."

"Good~"

embrace.

Some long hugs.

"Light……"

A burst of hot breath suddenly hit his face, and then left a soft warmth.

"..."

Naruse was stunned for a moment, but she had already let go, waving her hands and walking back to the motorcycle, with a successful smile on her face, but it was also rapidly turning red.

She ran away quickly amid the roar of the engine.

"Byebye!"

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