My love index is at its maximum.

"It doesn't sound like medical treatment; it sounds more like a rural tourism experience. Does it really work?"

"Well, the results vary from person to person." Tsukasa Tazaki paused, glancing at Sakura Kuriyama. "Some people, once they come in, never come out again."

At that moment, Kuriyama Sakura tilted her head and rested it on his shoulder.

Feeling a slight weight on his shoulder, Tsukasa Tazaki smiled knowingly.

It's a very happy thing that Kuriyama Sakura can sleep with her head on her shoulder in such a safe and comfortable environment.

"Why don't you go out?" Kikawa Yui's eyes, as blue as the sea, were also looking at Kuriyama Sakura.

“Living here for too long will make you out of touch with the times.” Tsukasa Tazaki stroked her bright blonde hair and smelled her fragrance. “Without people to accept them, without jobs, without friends… they are completely unaware of the changes in the world. It’s better for them to stay here. At least this place can give them peace of mind.”

After being touched in the hair for a while, Qichuan Wei shook off his hand in dissatisfaction, tilted her head slightly to look at him: "Since you like staying here too, you might as well not go out anymore."

Looking at her older brother's stubborn temper, and at her beautiful and refined face, and her clear blue eyes like ice crystals, Tsukasa Tazaki felt both fondness and a desire to use every means to bully her and make her show a weak posture and beg for mercy.

Unfortunately, this is a church, and there are still many people here.

Bad intentions should only be put into action when no one is around.

Tazaki Tsukasa gave her a warm, scumbag-like smile and hugged her to comfort her: "How can you stay here forever? I still have to go back to school, be the student council's assistant, and help my brother manage the Kikawa family. How can such a small sanatorium hold me back?"

"There are plenty of beautiful women waiting for you, right?"

Qichuan Wei rolled her eyes at him, annoyed.

I got very angry.

On one hand, she wanted to stab him with a wood-chopping knife, but on the other hand, she wanted to snuggle in his arms and listen to him say all sorts of sweet words...

"I'm not that kind of superficial person!" Tsukasa Tazaki declared again. "Wouldn't it be too boring to define a woman just by how pretty she is? Hanami-nee's heroic bearing, Shimamoto-sensei's gentleness, Shiori's straightforwardness, and so on..."

Yui Kikawa asked directly, "Would you like it if it were ugly?"

"...That's no fun!"

"Ha, men!"

"Okay, okay, quiet down, stop making a fuss..."

I can't be bothered with you.

Kikawa Yui broke free from his embrace, crossed her arms, and stared idly at the priest.

At this moment, the others in the church finished their prayers, and the ceremony moved on to the next step. Kuriyama Sakura also woke up and looked up from Tazaki Tsukasa's shoulder.

"I confess to Almighty God and to all believers my sins in thought, word and deed. (beats breast) My sin, my sin, my grave sin. For this, I implore the Virgin Mary, the angels, the saints, and all believers present here to pray for me to the Lord our God."

Tazaki Tsukasa imitated him by pounding his chest a few times.

He recalled what he had been thinking about on his way to the church and began to sincerely repent.

Scumbag!

May God have mercy on him and forgive his sins.

The old priest stepped down from the altar, holding a small basin of holy water. He was the first to approach Tsukasa Tazaki, gently sprinkling a few drops of water on him: "May Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive our sins, and grant us eternal life."

Seeing this scene, both Yui Kuriyama and Sakura Kuriyama burst out laughing.

“Father, let him go to hell,” one said.

Another immediately chimed in: "Yes, leaving such a menace in people's homes will only drive up rice prices!"

"...That won't do!" Tsukasa Tazaki spread his hands innocently. "Even if you don't use it, others will still need it..."

The two girls simultaneously gave a disdainful snort.

Fortunately, the priest did not abandon him.

The elderly priest, his hair streaked with gray, gently stroked Tsukasa Tazaki's hair: "May the Lord forgive you."

After sprinkling holy water on everyone, the next segment, called the Glory Praise, began. In this segment, the priest, with a voice that was still strong despite his age, loudly confessed the sins of the believers to God and asked for forgiveness.

The long and tedious process made the three of them, including Tsaki Tsukasa, yawn repeatedly.

Next, the Bible was read aloud, and before the Gospel was played, everyone shouted again.

"May the Lord be with you."

"May God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, bless you."

Amen.

"Mass ends, hymns are sung."

After waiting for those words to be spoken, the small speaker hidden under the table blared the voices of the entire choir.

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Liluya

Hallelujah~ Hallelujah~ Hallelujah...

Amidst the solemn and dignified singing, Yui Kikawa stretched and glanced at her watch; it was almost 11 a.m.

Chapter 345 On Romance and Confrontation

The people in the church gradually dispersed, and the peaceful and tranquil atmosphere was quickly restored.

"Where are we going?" asked Yui Kikawa, yawning.

“We’ll go out for dinner later,” Tsukasa Tazaki said, walking toward the piano. “This is one of only two pianos in the sanatorium. One is used for the patients’ music lessons, and this is the only one we can come and play with on the weekend.”

Yui Kikawa stared at him boredly: "You wasted your whole morning on this?"

“Isn’t it worth it?” Tsukasa Tazaki retorted.

Kuriyama Sakura smiled knowingly.

"What are you going to perform for me today?" she asked in a cool voice.

"Let me think about it..."

Tazaki Tsukasa sat down at the piano, opened the lid, and tilted her head to look at the club president a few times. The girl's eyes, which had regained their clarity, looked at him with a smile, as transparent and dazzling as sunlight shining on ice.

"Tazaki-kun, hurry up!"

Dr. Kobayashi, who hadn't left, said something while leaning against the bench, her tone very natural, "I have another patient who needs a consultation later. I specially postponed it to come see your performance."

"Dr. Kobayashi, you're so mean," Tsukasa Tazaki said with a laugh. "This is clearly my and Ms. Kuriyama's private time. You got away with listening to us for free last weekend, and now you have the nerve to come over this week!"

"It's free~" Dr. Kobayashi smiled, a cigarette dangling from her lips, but she didn't light it. She happily clasped her hands together on her knees. "Life is so boring, it's rare to have a concert to enjoy. Tazaki-kun wouldn't kick me out, would he?"

Even if I don't kick you out, I won't let you understand what I mean!

Tazaki Tsukasa said rather stingily, glancing at Kuriyama Sakura one last time, "For Sakura!"

"Hurry up!" Kuriyama Sakura urged impatiently.

Kichikawa Yui wasn't in a hurry to leave. She leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes.

The tall, round dome had a beautiful skylight in the middle. The boy brushed aside his messy bangs and skillfully placed his ten fingers on the piano keys, pressing them gently.

A light and gentle melody filled the church...

An unfamiliar melody... Kikawa Yui opened her eyes and saw his elegant appearance, with a slight smile on his lips.

When the blonde girl watched him intently doing something, she always felt that everything around him seemed to be composed of a gradient of black and white, with no other colors visible.

In Kuriyama Sakura's words, this is called a sense of alienation.

Not long after the intro began, Tsukasa Tazaki opened his mouth and began to hum softly.

Who did you spend your childhood with?

Songs sung in the choir

Can you hum one more time?

The moment the sound came out, Kuriyama Sakura, who was still thinking about what kind of surprise she would receive, suddenly trembled. A surge of excited joy made her body tremble slightly.

Whom did you pass by in the past?

How many parks did you visit?

Can we walk around a little further?

Inside the church, only the gentle and serene sound of piano melodies and the foreign language sung by a young boy could be heard.

Qichuan Wei couldn't understand.

But she was deeply shocked.

From Kuriyama Sakura's strange, almost smitten gaze, the blonde girl could tell that Tazaki Tsukasa had hit her G-spot. This aloof and proud girl was on the verge of breaking down.

Dr. Kobayashi gently tapped along to the beat.

It doesn't matter if she doesn't understand, she came here to enjoy the performance and also get to witness the romance between the handsome young men and beautiful young women. Such an experience is rare in the quiet and secluded sanatorium.

How I envy the window you shared yesterday

I want to see your beautiful face soon.

Your naive appreciation

At this point in the song, Tsukasa Tazaki turned to look at Sakura Kuriyama, a mischievous smile appearing in his clear eyes.

'See, I sang this just for you, didn't I?'

The two looked at each other.

Under the soft light, Kuriyama Sakura's face was coated with a layer of light, both warm and bright, completely dispelling her usual stern demeanor.

It's a pity I was too young to embrace you and admire you in person.

We've known each other since childhood

May the rest of your days shine many times brighter.

how to say……

As Tsukasa Tazaki focused intently on playing the music, Sakura Kuriyama felt as if her body had been struck by a thunderclap on a summer afternoon.

This guy...