Lonely Rock for the Blind.

Because of what?

Was it because of Liang's cold words, or because of his anger at Liang's sudden arrival?

Actually, the answer is...

I really... really like my senior!

The answer is this…

I really admire my senior... so... no matter what, I will never accept this...

No matter who takes away my senior, even if it's Ijichi-senpai's victory, I will still be unwilling.

I don't seem to be able to accept it calmly and then smile and offer my blessings.

I want to be by my senior's side... to be with him...

Just like in this cold winter, we can hug each other.

I'm afraid that there's no place for me in the future that Senior Liang has chosen for him.

I'm afraid I'll never see my seniors again.

I'm afraid of being all alone in winter.

I think I know... why my senior has never fallen for me.

Kita Ikuyo quickened her pace.

I felt resentful, yet I couldn't accept myself as I was...

She clenched her teeth.

I thought I could accept it calmly, but in reality, I simply can't...

Therefore, I'm afraid of new situations arising... I've become accustomed to my current peaceful life and thus refrain from moving forward...

But that's not right...

and so…

So far, my senior hasn't fallen for me...

It was my fault.

...

……

.........

Dark green eyes stared at the flying snow.

Then, amidst the falling snow, a splash of red appeared.

Dahei Yin closed his eyes and sighed.

She suddenly felt a little irritated.

Amidst the falling snow, yellow-green eyes gaze at the cat on the snow under the streetlights.

The boy's shattered purple eyes still gazed in Kita Ikuyo's direction.

It's as if you can see it.

Kita Ikuyo met the gaze and walked towards Nekoyashiki Haru.

Haru Nekoyashiki heard footsteps and looked up.

next moment.

boom…

A soft tapping sound.

The girl bumped into the boy.

There was no crying, no apology, just a gentle bump into it.

Then, slowly raise both arms.

Kita Ikuyo didn't hug Nekoyashiki Haru; she simply raised her arms like this.

She was afraid that if she hugged him, he would throw her off; she was afraid that if she cried, he would hate her; she was afraid that if she apologized, he would find her annoying.

Unfortunately... he can't do any of these things.

Kita Ikuyo is scared...very scared.

After doing those things, they still shamelessly ran back.

Then, for no apparent reason, he gently bumped into Nekoyashiki Haru with his body.

She reached out her arms, trembling.

Kita Ikuyo herself had absolutely no idea what she was doing…

She wanted to hug him but was stuck in mid-air.

The boy waited like that.

"... "

Then, slowly extend your hand.

Kita Ikuyo's pupils trembled slightly.

The next moment, a warm embrace enveloped Kita Ikuyo.

"... "

"I'm fine, and I don't blame you."

"... "

“There is no need to be afraid in my presence.”

"... "

"I will never hate you, never."

"…senior?"

Nekoyashiki Haru closed her eyes and tightened her grip on Kita Ikuyo slightly.

"I've always been superior..."

"…no…"

Kita Ikuyo also hugged Nekoyashiki Haru tightly.

The two did not speak, but embraced each other in the snow.

It was Haru Nekoyashiki who initiated the hug.

Embracing each other in the snowy sky.

And so, after standing still for 10 seconds.

Kita Ikuyo slowly took a step forward, as if she wanted to melt her body into the space inside Nekoyashiki Haruka.

"…I like you…"

"I see."

"Um…"

Kita Ikuyo pressed her body even closer into Nekoya Shiki Haru's clothes.

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru gently lifted her coat, allowing Kita Ikuyo to move towards a warmer area.

Kita Ikuyo pressed her face against his chest, feeling the pounding of his heart.

The heartbeat will gradually quicken.

Kita Ikuyo's eyes narrowed slightly, glistening with tears.

"...Please forget about it."

"what?"

"That... kiss..."

Kita Ikuyo raised her head, but only while tightly hugging Nekoyashiki Haru.

"If it was just a kiss, forgetting about it isn't a big deal, is it..."

Kita Ikuyo continued.

"I was too impulsive... It's already enough that my senior was willing to wait for me here and even hug me..."

"I will not forget."

Nekoyashiki Haru shook her head.

"... "

Kita Yudai opened his mouth.

"But…"

“I will never forget, Yudai.”

Nekoyashiki Haru's purple, fragmented eyes met Kita Ikuyo's yellowish-green pupils.

"…Um…"

Kita Ikuyo nodded, then hugged the boy even tighter.

Under the falling snow, the two embraced quietly and for a long time, using their body heat to dispel the cold.

In the shadows, his dark green pupils narrowed slightly.

Dahei Yin suddenly felt very uncomfortable.

Yu Zhong's unhappiness.