Tokyo Sick Girlfriend

Chapter 170 Wax

After a close call, Shiratori Seiya finally managed to reach Rin. He called Shion to let her know he was safe and sound, and when he asked Rin if she wanted to answer the phone, she waved her hand, indicating that she had no intention of answering.

It seems the two sisters don't have a very good relationship.

Although he felt regretful about the situation, it was within Shiratori Seiya's expectations. He knew that the two sisters' relationship had been strained because of him, and he had thought that after he and Shione broke up, their relationship would improve.

But to my surprise, Lingyin had already developed a huge liking for me without me even realizing it.

It's a bit puzzling, but it seems that their relationship will probably never be the same again.

Moreover, if Lingyin found out that she had a relationship with her sister, their relationship would probably be beyond repair.

Moreover, to be honest, he still doesn't know how to face Lingyin, or rather, he doesn't know how to treat her.

On one hand, because Suzune's skill in the piano is top-notch, she doesn't want to give up on nurturing her in the future. On the other hand, she is currently tied to Mio and cannot devote most of her energy to her in the short term.

On the other hand, the reason why Suzune's feelings for him are so strong and won't decrease is that he subconsciously already categorizes her as his girlfriend. It's not because he likes her, but simply because of his own desire to completely possess her...

However, because he has too many things to consider in a short period of time, he hasn't figured out how to handle his relationship with Lingyin yet...

In fact, Shiratori Seiya felt that he was not quite up to the task.

She has to consider the feelings of Shion, Saori, Mio, and Rin, and also handle all sorts of work and study matters...

During the only half hour he had free time today, he couldn't help but search to see if the system actually had a clone technique.

The result was disheartening; there was none at all.

Although Saori's participation in a competition and Shion's busy schedule gave him a little respite, he was actually preoccupied with starting his company these past two days and hadn't paid much attention to Mio's situation...

Speaking of which, Mio said she was going to have a get-together today, I wonder how it went...

Thinking of this, Shiratori Seiya sent a message to Mio, asking about the dinner, whether she had finished eating, and whether he needed to pick her up.

Actually, although he said it was a question, Shiratori Seiya felt that she would not refuse.

Given Mio's tendency to show off, having her boyfriend pick her up in a private car after a dinner party would greatly satisfy her vanity.

However, to Shiratori Seiya's surprise, she replied almost instantly after the message was sent.

"No need, I've already eaten and am home."

Seemingly feeling that her initial statement was too dry, she added a sentence after a couple of seconds:
"I'm so tired these past few days. I'm going to take a shower and then go to sleep."

The conversation ended there, and there was no further discussion. Shiratori Seiya felt something was off, and he vaguely felt that Mio's dinner party that night probably didn't go very well.

After thinking for a moment, I asked, "What's wrong?", but it showed as unread.

It seems I can only ask her when we meet tomorrow or when we go to school. Shiratori Seiya isn't too worried, since her house is only one building away from his.

Driving home, halfway there, while waiting at a traffic light, Shiratori Seiya suddenly felt something was inexplicably wrong.

Something seems off.

He didn't understand at first, but when he caught a glimpse of Hojo Suzune sitting in the passenger seat, he immediately realized what was wrong.

It's so quiet.

Based on Lingyin's previous personality, once she saw him, she would definitely chatter on and on, either about interesting things from his previous school, or about how well he was doing in his studies, or how much his piano skills had improved. Even if she didn't talk about these things, she would find all sorts of topics to chat about, chattering away. Whenever Lingyin was around, it would be quite lively.

But today, from the moment she saw me until now, she only said two words to me before getting into the car, and then sat quietly in the car, which was unusual for her.

Was I too harsh on her just now?
Shiratori Seiya subconsciously reflected on himself, then turned to look at Rinne sitting in the passenger seat. However, just as he was about to speak to her, he found that Rinne was looking up, staring blankly at the roof.

"..." Seeing her action, Shiratori Seiya suddenly felt troubled.

She definitely saw the words that Saori had carved on the roof of the car...

In contrast to Suzune's reaction upon seeing this line of text, Shiratori Seiya was puzzled.

If it were before, Lingyin might have been stunned at first when she saw this line of text, but she would definitely have been furious and wanted to scratch the roof of the car and then carve her name on it.

Even though Saori will likely do the same thing again, it at least shows that Rinne's condition is normal.

Instead of like now...

What's wrong with Lingyin?
Shiratori Seiya felt a headache coming on, thinking that he would have to replace this old car sooner or later.

But now is definitely not the right time to ask. He decided to try asking Lingyin what had happened when he got home later.

Did Xiyin say something to her...?

Hojo Suzune looked away from the roof of the car, turned her head and stared blankly out the window, a pang of sorrow rising in her heart.

As for Shiratori Seiya, she originally wanted to possess him, to possess him completely.

She had always felt that if she had been the one who arrived earlier, everything would have been different. She thought that Kiyoya would have chosen her, that she would have been the one to fall in love with him, and that she would have been the one to receive his love.

But now, after learning that Kiyoya had actively chosen his sister, Hasegawa, and Takahashi...

Her thoughts crumbled instantly.

So it turns out... I wasn't qualified...

Despite repeatedly telling Mio Takahashi, "It doesn't matter if the moon shines on me or not, as long as it hangs high in the sky," the original gap in the place where the bright moon couldn't reach seemed to melt away little by little, like wax dripping from a raging fire.

The burnt hole grew larger and larger, and scalding wax dripped into it, freezing half of the heart solid...

Suddenly, Hojo Suzune lost her will to fight.

Yet the love in her heart did not diminish in the slightest. The candle could not extinguish the flame; the love in her heart was half flowing and half frozen.

As long as Kiyoya gets what he wants, as long as Kiyoya is happy, as long as Kiyoya receives love...

As for myself, I'm no longer important.

Hojo Suzune suddenly loosened her clenched fist, opened her eyes again, tears welling in the corners, a smile appearing on her pretty face. Staring at her hand, she took a deep breath and suddenly said:
"Qing Zai."

"Ah, what's wrong?"

Shiratori Seiya had been paying attention to Rin's condition, and upon hearing her speak, he immediately responded.

"Hasegawa Saori, my older sister, Takahashi Mio, who is your favorite?"

"Uh……"

The first question posed was one that was difficult to answer. Shiratori Seiya opened his mouth, his mind racing.

If a girl asks this kind of question without mentioning herself, the standard answer is that there is no other option but her.

'My favorite is Rinne.'

Just as Shiratori Seiya was about to reply in that way, Hojo Suzune's next words startled him.

"Actually, I went to Mio Takahashi's party tonight..."

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(End of this chapter)