Lonely Rock for the Blind.

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Chapter 178 Basketball

"...So you still came after all..."

Carrying a bag, Kita Ikuyo dragged me to the school early in the morning to watch the weekend competition.

Sitting in the stands of the stadium, Nekoyashiki Haru felt a little uncomfortable.

I always feel like there are a lot of people watching me...

It must be my imagination, right?

Thinking this, Nekoyashiki Haru straightened her back, trying her best to appear calm, her purple, fragmented pupils fixed on the direction facing the arena.

Is that person from our school?

[It looks so good...]

Which class are you in...?

[It looks like a blind person? I just saw them using a white cane?]

Do blind people come to watch basketball games?

The whispers were unusually clear to Nekoyashiki Haru, whose senses were far more acute than those of ordinary people.

He really wished these people would speak a little quieter.

That way he can pretend he doesn't exist.

In the slightly noisy environment, Nekoyashiki Haru felt a little nostalgic for Kita Ikuyo.

Hurry up and start the game... stop focusing on me.

Ah! Kita!

As soon as the contestants began to take the stage, Kita Ikuyo, a star-like figure at the school, immediately attracted the attention of a group of people.

[Little Kita! Look over here!]

I'll cheer you on!

Go for it! Go for it!

"...They're incredibly popular."

"Nekoyashiki Haru said softly."

On the basketball court, Kita Ikuyo, wearing a basketball uniform and with her hair tied in a single ponytail, was waving to her friends in the stands.

Then he smiled and gazed at Nekoyashiki Haru.

"... "

Feeling a strange gaze, Nekoyashiki Haru hesitantly reached out and waved.

They must be watching me…

He then swung the pen a little harder.

It sounded like a greeting, but also like encouragement.

"You got it?"

Someone behind him asked Kita Ikuyo.

Not yet, still figuring it out!

Kita Ikuyo said softly.

"Huh? Is that the person that Kita likes?"

Another teammate asked.

Kita Ikuyo was slightly taken aback, then nodded vigorously.

"Ok!"

"Speaking of which, why did you think of having a blind person watch a basketball game? There are other suitable places for a date, aren't there?"

Another person asked.

Kita Ikuyo paused for a moment, then lightly jumped around on the basketball court.

"Is it because you want to show off my amazing side...?"

"Hey~ I'll pass the ball to you, Xiao Xiduo, in a bit. By the way, how did he know you scored?"

"You'll find out."

Pyr————

As soon as the whistle blew, the 10 people in the field immediately sprang into action.

The sound of basketball shoes rubbing against the smooth court, the slight panting of the girls playing basketball, and the sound of the basketball hitting the ground and bouncing.

And there were occasional cheers from the surrounding area.

Nekoyashiki Haru closed her eyes and began to concentrate on distinguishing the sounds.

Yu Dai... should walk more quietly.

The sound of her breathing was also slightly different from others…

Amidst a cacophony of sounds, Nekoyashiki Haru slowly opened her shattered purple eyes.

Then he turned his head to face the left.

Kita Ikuyo, who was dribbling the ball, quickly caught Nekoyashiki Haru's face as she was facing him out of the corner of her eye.

"Hey…"

They found me... so fast...

With a soft chuckle, Kita Ikuyo suddenly increased the speed of his dribbling.

Sizzle—

The screeching sound of basketball shoes rubbing against the court was like the bugle call of a charge.

Just thinking about Haru Nekoyashiki watching her from behind made Kita Ikuyo feel much lighter.

The basketball spun rapidly in his hands, bypassing the defense, and Kita Ikuyo started his layup.

boom!

Pyr————

The whistle blew.

Clap clap clap clap!

Nekoyashiki Haru clapped her hands.

Then they stopped after taking only a couple of shots.

"... "

Why isn't anyone clapping?

Nekoyashiki Haru broke out in a cold sweat.

Wait... can't we clap during a basketball game?

On another note, why didn't you say a word? Is basketball such a quiet sport?

Ugh... It feels so awkward to clap alone...

But it should have been Ikuyo who scored that goal...

Then we should definitely encourage them.

Nekoyashiki Haru hesitated for a moment, then raised her hand and clapped.

Then, after a few moments, applause broke out from the others.

[Kita! Kita!]

[Little Xiduo is so amazing!]

The belated applause and cheers relieved Nekoyashiki Haru.

So, was it just that I reacted too quickly...?

On the field, Kita Ikuyo, who had just scored a goal, stood with one hand on his hip, watching Nekoyashiki Haru, who had gone from clapping to hesitating and then clapping again.

"So cute..."

Stop looking at your boyfriend! Keep playing the game.

A teammate passing by whispered a reminder.

"I haven't forgotten. Also, he's not my boyfriend. My relationship with him isn't official yet, and he's my senior."

"Whatever you want, just don't lose the game."

"it is good!"

boom…

Kita Ikuyo's continuous attacks and goals almost ripped the opposing team apart.

"Kita was so scary today?!"

Those on the opposing team who recognized Kita Ikuyo couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"Stop sighing! Here it comes again! It's the last ball!"

Kita Ikuyo dribbled the basketball, gradually increasing her speed.