Tokyo Sick Girlfriend

Chapter 215 Questions
"Kiyoshi, let's meet at the same coffee shop again at 7 PM."

"it is good."

As soon as Shiratori Seiya finished speaking, the call was cut off.

He pressed the side button to turn off the screen with his thumb, and his furrowed brows were reflected on the black phone screen.

He thought about it carefully and concluded that the reason Xiyin contacted him was either because she missed him, or because of something related to Fujikawa Shunpei, or something about her at the company.

However, judging from her hoarse voice and obviously downcast tone just now, it couldn't possibly be because she missed him...

As for the latter two situations, Xiyin already knew about them and wouldn't be upset about them.

Could it be...

Shiratori Seiya recalled a scene from the training room with Suzune.

'Kiyoshi, they've actually been lying to you all along...'

"Your sister, Takahashi, and even Hasegawa, they've all guessed it—Seiya, your relationships with them are actually based on their talent."

'Squeak.'

Shiratori Seiya unconsciously tightened his grip on the Coca-Cola bottle, crushing the aluminum body.

His palms were cold, so he took a swig of cola to suppress his irritation, but it had little effect and he even felt a chill in his chest.

A current surged through his spine, Shiratori Seiya's shoulders trembled, and his right eyelid twitched.

He glanced at the time on his phone; it was almost six o'clock.

Although this time is a bit early, it will take about the same amount of time to get to the coffee shop from here, even if I arrive a little earlier.

Once I got in the car and turned on the air conditioning, I immediately felt much warmer.

I turned on the car radio without thinking.

A female voice announcing the weather forecast jumped out of the radio.

Today, Tokyo's temperature dropped below zero for the first time. Tonight, light snow is expected in Tokyo's 21st and 23rd wards... Please dress warmly when going out...

Is it going to snow again...?

While waiting at a red light, Shiratori Seiya glanced at the withered sycamore leaves outside the window, his expression somewhat complicated.

In this life, my parents died in a car accident, also during a snowfall, except it was in February...

My mind drifted back to my aunt, Norika Ando. I wondered how she was doing. Come to think of it, she had called me twice since the start of the semester because of Shion's situation, but we hadn't spoken since.

The two mostly communicated via text message. Norika Ando even reminded him to wear more clothes because it was getting cold, and asked about his school life. However, she was clearly more concerned about how her relationship with Shion was going.

Shiratori Seiya told her that he and Shione were together again. Upon receiving this news, Ando Norika was clearly very pleased, which was probably why she didn't call again.

In the text message, she told him to remember to bring Xiyin home for the Chinese New Year, while also telling him that he didn't need to work so hard.

Even if you can't make it in Tokyo after graduation, and you can't write songs anymore, you can always go home and have your uncle introduce you to a job... The money you send to your aunt is all saved up for you...

'Don't worry about me, I won't die. I'm still waiting to see you get married. You and Xiyin should have a child soon, so I can help take care of the baby before I get too old...'

In truth, he grew up alone in both his past and present lives, and could only feel a little warmth from his aunt and uncle.

My mind was wandering aimlessly, and before I knew it, I had driven to the coffee shop.

After getting out of the car, he had just reached the entrance of the coffee shop when he saw a familiar figure standing at the door.

The woman leaned against the glass door of the coffee shop, a bag slung over her arm, her hands rubbing her arms; she looked cold.

Thick black glasses, a baseball cap, a scarf, a mask... He naturally couldn't see what the other person's face looked like, but some people, just by looking at their back, will give you a sense of familiarity, and their face will pop into your mind before their name.

She looked around, as if searching for something.

Even when Shiratori Seiya walked right up to her, she didn't notice.

She only turned her gaze to the bird when it walked up to her and called out to her.

"Xiyin."

Hojo Shione's shoulders visibly stiffened. She then looked at Shiratori Seiya, blinked her eyes behind her glasses, and nodded, her muffled voice echoing in the air:
"Kiyoshi, you've arrived."

"Hmm, why don't you go inside first? It's awfully cold outside."

As he asked her the question, Shiratori Seiya took off his coat and draped it over her shoulders before embracing her and leading her into the coffee shop.

Stepping into the coffee shop, it immediately warmed up considerably, but Xiyin's slender shoulders were still trembling slightly.

"Sir, do you have an appointment?"

"No."

After choosing a seat on the first floor, Shiratori Seiya followed the waiter to a corner.

Sitting down in the chair, Shiratori Seiya frowned as he looked at Shion, who was still trembling noticeably, and asked:
"What's wrong? Are you sick?"

"I do not……"

Hojo Shione took off her mask and shook her head, then pursed her lips and smiled at him.

However, Shiratori Seiya's furrowed brows did not relax. Seeing the unhealthy flush on Shion's face, he stood up, leaned forward, and lifted Shion's bangs with his hand, pressing it against her forehead.

Feeling the burning heat on her palm, Shiratori Seiya pulled her hand and tried to lead her outside.

Hojo Shione was startled, then quickly realized what was happening and grabbed his arm tightly, saying:

"Clearly, farewell..."

Shiratori Seiya turned around, and their eyes met. The lighting was poor when they were at the door, but now, looking past her glasses, he noticed her reddened eyes.

Suppressing his anger, he knelt down, his chin just reaching Xiyin's thigh, and took her slender, white hand in his, saying gently:

"Xiyin, we're all delirious from the fever. This is a coffee shop, not a hospital."

"Sweetie, let's talk slowly after the fever goes down."

Feeling the intense heat of the boy's palm, Hojo Shione's lips moved, and she whispered:

"Kiyoshi, I've taken my medicine. After you finish speaking, I'll listen to you, okay? I've thought about this for a long time, and I only have the courage to ask you today. Please let me finish speaking, okay?"

"..."

Looking at her stubborn eyes, Shiratori Seiya knew that Shione wouldn't go to the hospital with him until she finished speaking.

Hojo Shione always complained about how stubborn Suzune was, but she wasn't much better herself. She seemed gentle and kind, like a perfect wife, but deep down, both sisters were as stubborn as mules.
Shiratori Seiya twitched the corner of his mouth, expressionlessly sat back down in his seat, and said:

"We'll leave after you've finished speaking."

"Ah."

Seeing Xiyin nod, Shiratori Seizai said:
"You say it."

Upon hearing this, Hojo Shione clenched her hands, which were resting on the table, and took a deep breath. She raised her eyes and looked at Shiratori Seiya, saying:
"What is your purpose in dating me?"

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(End of this chapter)