Chapter 112 Fair Competition [5k6]

For high school students who are in the best stage of their lives, anything that has something to do with love spreads very quickly.

In less than half an hour, the news of Watanabe Yu and Hamabe Ryoko holding hands spread like wildfire.

It caused widespread discussion in the class groups of the first and second year high school students.

Some people said that the person who broke the news didn't see it clearly and recognized the wrong person. Others were deliberately mysterious, saying that they had known for a long time that the two were dating and holding hands, but it was just the beginning.

But the vast majority of people are still skeptical about this news.

Firstly, there is no substantial evidence for the so-called hand-holding.

Not to mention the video, there isn't even a single photo. It would be too hasty to make a judgment based solely on the one-sided statement of the 'eyewitness'.

To quote the president of Hamabe Ryoko's fan club, she is the most beautiful girl in the second year of high school, not some unknown girl in the grade. Even if she likes a boy, she will maintain the necessary reserve.

Secondly, the person involved in this news is Hamabe Ryoko.

She is the one who keeps her distance from most boys and treats everyone with indifference and alienation.

Most people cannot imagine that such a person would be controlled by hormones and fall in love.

But no matter what these spectators thought or said, the fact is that until the 28th, which was the early morning of the next day, neither of the two parties participated in the discussion and did not make any remarks.

So, naturally, the "skeptics" gained the upper hand with an absolute advantage.

Time passed like this until evening.

At 6:40 in the evening, on the beach, in the "station" of Class 1C of Senior High School.

"Si Guoyi!"

"Watanabe-san is a professional, right?!"

"Yes, usually he is responsible for starting the fire and I am responsible for burning it."

“So… uh, huh????”

"Pass it on, Watanabe-san likes it grilled."

A group of boys and girls exclaimed in amazement as they watched Watanabe Yu's smooth movements.

While doing the same preparatory work for a BBQ buffet, the boys from other classes tried to make the fire as if they were doing a wilderness survival live broadcast, and it was as hard as possible. However, Watanabe Yuu was very familiar with it, as if he was showing off his skills.

"Okay, my mission is over."

Watanabe You patted the ashes on his hands, left out two lit smokeless charcoal, put the other charcoal into the oven, and stood up.

God knows if the school did it on purpose. Although the charcoal provided this time was smokeless charcoal, it was not as easy to ignite as imagined.

This is especially true when the only ignition tool is a lighter.

"The rest is up to you."

He took a step back, indicating that it was time for the boys and girls watching to perform.

He knows everything very well.

Based on the number of people in Class C and the first law that young boys will eat their fathers out of money, whoever plays the role of barbecue chef today will definitely get cramps in his hands.

"I come!"

The boy who was making fun of the crowd just now raised his hand.

"Then I'll do one too."

Takakura Maki raised her hand with great interest.

She learned the techniques from Watanabe Yu during the last self-service BBQ, and now is the best opportunity to show them off.

"Then I'll come too."

Kiriyama and Ma immediately raised their hands.

There was no way he would not seize such an opportunity.

Soon after, several boys and girls also raised their hands.

Everyone has always been very interested in this kind of thing.

"The rest of you, follow me and spread out the picnic mats. Then we'll prepare the garbage bags."

C Class President Ishikawa Natsumi called out and took the lead in spreading out the picnic mat.

"hai~"

Everyone responded and followed the squad leader's actions, doing preparations to the best of their ability.

Soon, time flew by.

The setting sun had been mostly swallowed up by the sea level, and the fiery clouds in the sky had also fallen into the night.

"Xia Mei, can I borrow the charcoal fire you made?"

After several unsuccessful attempts, the monitor of Class B finally got up the nerve and came to Class C to borrow charcoal.

She and Natsumi Ishikawa were desk mates in junior high school and they had a pretty good relationship.

"I can't make the decision on this."

Natsumi Ishikawa, who was sorting out garbage bags, stopped what she was doing and gave her a helpless look.

"You can't make the decision..."

The monitor of Class B was stunned.

She thought to herself, you are the class monitor and you can't make the decision.

"You have to ask Watanabe-san. He was the one who started the charcoal fire."

Ishikawa Natsumi raised her eyebrows and motioned her to look to the other side.

"……oh."

Hearing this, the monitor of Class B nodded belatedly and reacted.

"Watanabe-san."

She turned her head and quickly came to Watanabe Yu.

"Ok?"

Watanabe Yu raised his head.

"Um, I, um, charcoal fire..."

Looking at that overly handsome face, the monitor of Class B was suddenly stuck.

She started stuttering for no apparent reason.

This was the first time she saw Watanabe Yu at such a close distance.
——Meet Yuu Watanabe who is highly praised by all the girls in the class.

In the past, she even suspected that the girls in her class were crazy. It was just a handsome boy, so what was the big deal?

Now, she suddenly understood.

It's really not their fault that they are obsessed with love.

"Take it and use it, but when you return it, remember to give it a few bottles of drinks."

Watanabe Yu saw it.

The boys from Class B came with many large bottles of drinks.

Compared to Class B, their class seems a little petty.

"no problem."

The monitor of Class B agreed readily.

"Also, thank you, Watanabe-san."

Just drinks, their class brought a lot.

"Easy to do."

Watanabe Yu responded casually.

soon.

The monitor of Class B took the tongs and grabbed the charcoal fire.

When she came back, it was fifteen minutes later.

She fulfilled her promise and returned the charcoal, five large bottles of drinks, and a large bag of snacks.

This excited many boys and girls in Class C.

Even the way they looked at Watanabe Yuu was filled with a bit more respect.

Yes, everyone can afford drinks and snacks.

But it’s a different feeling to have others willingly exchange it for something.

The sky had completely darkened and bursts of delicious aroma wafted from the barbecue stoves in each class.

"Here, barley tea."

Yuki Hayakawa sat next to Yu Watanabe and handed him a can of barley tea at room temperature.

She knew he didn't drink ice cold.

"Thank you."

Watanabe You thanked him and took the barley tea.

"Everyone is talking about you exchanging charcoal for drinks and snacks."

Yuki Hayakawa held her can of coffee and looked towards the small shop in the distance.

The coastline was now completely dark, and the only light that could be seen was the light from the small shop and the colorful ribbon lights.

"Ah."

He responded indifferently.

"You still don't care as always."

She chuckled.

"Because it's just a small matter."

"But the boys don't think so. The class president of Class B is pretty, isn't she?"

Yuki Hayakawa turned around and looked at him beside her with the help of the lights that the school had turned to the scene.

"Compared to her, I'm more interested in the big bottle of drink she brought. That juice is quite delicious. What do you think?"

Watanabe Yu's voice was still calm and gentle.

"I don't really like sweet drinks."

Yuki Hayakawa took a sip of coffee.

"But you have a sweet tooth, don't you?"

Watanabe Yu chose to read and reply randomly.

"…Can this be the same thing?"

Yuki Hayakawa was a little amused.

"…Uh, should it count?"

"How can that be counted?"

She corrected him!

Although sweet foods and sweet drinks are both sweet, they are not the same thing.

"Hai~ then it doesn't count."

Watanabe responded lazily and lay down on the picnic mat.

He put his hands behind his head and looked at the starry sky comfortably.

Yuki Hayakawa glanced at him, then pursed her lips helplessly.

Forget it.

She muttered to herself and planned to lie on the picnic mat and look at the stars like him.

"Yuki-chan!!"

Sudden.

Takakura Maki's figure appeared in front of her, naturally interrupting her thoughts.

However, unlike twenty minutes ago, this "barbecue master" had changed into new clothes, carried a guitar on his back, and had a faint scent of shower gel on his body.

"I have already borrowed the guitar."

Takakura Maki blinked.

She went back to the hotel, took a quick shower, changed her clothes, and borrowed a guitar from a friend from the next class who was on sick leave and staying in the hotel.

On the way here in the car, Xiao Yuki promised her.

Show her what you can do!
"Then give it to me."

Yuki Hayakawa said this openly.

"it is good."

Maki Takakura came to Yuki Hayakawa, took the guitar from behind and handed it to her, and took the can of coffee from her hand.

"So, what do you want to hear?"

Yuki Hayakawa changed to a more comfortable cross-legged position and gently plucked the strings with her long fingers.

"Anything is fine. I'm not picky."

Maki Takakura looked at her best friend expectantly.

"Hey, is there still a guitar singing session?"

Several students who were close to them stopped what they were doing and their voices unconsciously rose a few degrees.

“It’s a paid program.”

Yuki Hayakawa turned her head and made a little joke.

"Yes, I testify that I paid for it, for a can of café au lait."

Maki Takakura raised the milk coffee in her hand.

"Then let's listen to it first. If it's good, we'll pay for it." The girl who had a good relationship with Takakura Maki replied with a smile.

"Did you hear that, Yuki-chan? Keep going!"

Takakura Maki turned around and looked at Hayakawa Yuki in a cooperative manner.

"hai~"

Yuki Hayakawa nodded.

"Then I will sing a song by one of my favorite singers. It is also my favorite song recently."

After saying that, she plucked the strings of the piano and played the prelude to "Light the Fireworks".

Then, he began to hum softly.

On that day, I saw the beach at Nagisa. (The coast I saw that day)
I still think about it today (I can still think about it today)

The girl's voice was ethereal, like the sound of wind chimes at the door of the hotel blown by the night wind, and it was refreshing without anyone noticing.

There was no deliberate show of skill, just simple singing, and soon the whispers in Class C became quieter and quieter, and everyone's eyes unconsciously fell on Hayakawa Yuki.

There was a flash of shock in the eyes of many boys and girls, as if they were looking at a classmate who was very familiar to them, and suddenly transformed into a shining and dazzling appearance.

It feels strange, yet filled with an indescribable sense of longing.

この夜(よる)が続(つづ)いてdesire(ほ)しかった(May tonight never end)

The sea breeze blows by and the song ends.

Yuki Hayakawa put down her guitar, turned around and looked at Maki Takakura beside her.

"How is it, is it worth the price?"

Her tone was playful.

“…It’s a bit too worth it.”

Takakura Maki was silent for a while before she squeezed out these few words.

If Watanabe Yu's singing and playing that day opened her eyes, then today, Yuki added a bold and colorful stroke to her life.

"Hayakawa-san, what's the name of this song? It's so nice!"

The girl who was joking just now raised her hand and joined the conversation.

"This song is called "Fireworks", and it's sung by a very talented singer. It's just that for some reason, he hasn't become a big star yet."

Yuki Hayakawa turned around and met the girl's gaze, and introduced her to her and everyone in Class C.

"Can you sing another song?"

The girl asked.

"I want to listen to that song 'Flowers of the Night'!"

"I want to listen to "Fireworks" again!"

"Encore! Encore!"

The students in Class C began to get agitated.

"I will not make myself look bad any more. If you still want to hear more, I have a candidate to recommend. Let me tell you in secret, he is much better than me."

Yuki Hayakawa blinked, hinting at something.

"who is it?"

Maki Takakura understood what her best friend meant and cooperated very well.

They started a duet.

"Show me, Mr. Watanabe~"

Yuki Hayakawa turned around, raised the corners of her mouth slightly, and stretched out her hand towards Watanabe Yu.

Under the warm light, his profile inexplicably looked three-dimensional.

"You call me teacher with no respect at all."

Watanabe Yu rolled his eyes, but still shook Hayakawa Yuki's hand.

The latter exerted a little force and he cooperated and stood up.

"Here."

Yuki Hayakawa pretended not to hear and handed the guitar to Yu Watanabe, then asked everyone in the class, "Do you have a high stool like that? It will look more professional this way."

"some."

Kiriyama and Ma responded and moved a slightly higher stool.

It was not known whether intentionally or unintentionally, but he placed the stool in the center of Class C.

Then he stepped back and slightly changed the direction of the light.

So in the blink of an eye, a small stage was completely created.

"Come on, Mr. Watanabe~"

Yuki Hayakawa sat back down on the picnic mat and hugged her legs.

"Come on, Mr. Watanabe."

Several boys also joined in the fun.

It's just that there's a hint of sourness in their voices.

The scene of Yuki Hayakawa singing and playing the guitar just now left a very deep impression on them.

At that moment.

To be honest, Hayakawa-san is in no way inferior to Hamabe-san.

They are all equally dazzling.

Same, glowing.

So, Watanabe, you really deserve to die! !
"thanks, I will."

Watanabe Yu waved his hand, walked to the chair and sat down.

There was something sour in their words.

The title of that song also sounds sour.

——Although that’s not what the lyrics mean.

But, just sing it.

Thinking of this, he plucked the strings of the zither.

Gradually I adjusted my state and my thoughts also entered the song.

Dream(ゆめ)ならばどれほどよかったでしょう(It would be great if all this was a dream)
无(いま)だにあなたのことを梦(ゆめ)にみる(I can still find you in my dreams)
Forget(わす)れた物(もの)をtake(と)りに帰(かえ)るように(like returning home to retrieve something forgotten)
"Lemon" was composed by Kenshi Yonezu during his national tour at the end of 2017. It is the theme song of the forensic drama "Unnatural Death".

This song and "Unnatural Death" can be said to have accomplished each other.

The whole song is clear and mellow. It does not mention the word death, but it tells the theme of death in a leisurely manner, and is full of the living's deep and sincere nostalgia for the deceased.

And just like the sentence summarizes, the meaning of the song "Lemon" is actually the opposite of the title.
——Turn the lemon-like sourness that life brings you into the sweetness of lemonade.

This is the true meaning of this song.

Sitting on the chair, he freely displayed his talent.

As he sang, he got more and more into the mood.

The waves are surging and the singing is floating.

The few boys who had been making a fuss just now suddenly felt relieved.

Indeed, they are laymen when it comes to music and they are unable to comment using extremely professional words.

But they do have basic judgment on whether something sounds good or not.

There is no doubt that this song played and sung by Yu Watanabe is very nice.

His voice is very recognizable.

Just like ice cubes in a glass on a hot summer day.

It is refreshing and refreshing.

The beautiful melody floated in the night sky. At this moment, there was only the sound of the wind and the sizzling sound of fat bursting from the charcoal-grilled skewers.

"Hamabe-senpai, this way."

The sharp-eyed Yuki Hayakawa spotted the figure in the short-sleeved shirt and greeted him.

"…Hayakawa-san, Takakura-san."

Ryoko Hamabe hesitated for a moment, but still sat next to Yuki Hayakawa.

There was a lot of things to do in class, and she was forced to delay for a long time.

"Hamabe-senpai."

Takakura Maki responded and sat down a little further away without making any noise.

Her instincts told her so.

Next, Yuki-chan and Hamabe-senpai are going to talk about something she shouldn't hear.

"He's glowing, isn't he?"

Yuki Hayakawa raised his eyebrows and motioned Ryoko Hamabe to look at him under the light.

Watanabe Yu was still singing softly.

At this moment, he has completely entered a state of wanton indulgence.

Natural, freehand, and extremely chic.

"……Yes."

Ryoko Hamabe looked at him singing and played the guitar and nodded.

With just one glance, she felt as if her sight was glued to her.

"I like him, how about you?"

Yuki Hayakawa tied up her golden hair behind her ears.

The sea breeze blows.

Her voice was not loud, but it was loud enough for Ryoko Hamabe next to her to hear clearly.

"I like him too."

Hamabe Ryoko pursed her thin lips.

“…He is my light.”

She was silent for a moment, then added this sentence.

"The light in the night will always attract countless eyes."

Yuki Hayakawa held up her chin with her left hand, and her eyes reflected the glowing figure of herself singing and playing on the stage.

this moment.

The feeling that she used to be inferior to Hamabe Ryoko disappeared.

They should be on the same track.

"what do you mean?"

Hamabe Ryoko turned her head and looked at Hayakawa Yuki.

She suddenly felt that this junior schoolmate was a little different.

"I want to be friends with senior, real friends."

Yuki Hayakawa extended her hand to Ryoko Hamabe.

"Even if we are 'enemies'."

She was very candid.

"Or, the more 'enemy' you are, the more you should understand each other, right?"

Know yourself and the enemy, a hundred battles will never end.

"It's a double-edged sword. As you get to know me, I'll get to know you."

Yuki Hayakawa's face was reflected in Hamabe Ryoko's eyes.

She was sure.

Junior Hayakawa, no, it’s Yuki Hayakawa who is indeed different.

"We have to give it a try, don't you think?"

Yuki Hayakawa blinked.

Her voice was very soft, but it inexplicably had a magical power of confidence.

Her mood changed from the moment she confessed.

"…You convinced me, Yuki."

Hamabe Ryoko held her hand back.

(To this day, you are still my light)

On the stage, Yu Watanabe just finished singing the last sentence.

clap clap.

Kiriyama and Ma were the first to applaud, and then the applause rang out like a tide.

The sound of "Encore" resounded throughout the night sky.

In the dark, Risa Yasuhara frowned slightly.

The situation was not quite what she had imagined.

Why are these two girls holding hands?!

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Today I have written ten thousand words, so I’ll just make up for it. I’m going to lie down.

Please give me a ticket!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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(End of this chapter)

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