My daily life in love is too contrary to my character.

“Okay, it’s warm.” As her toes slipped in, Chiyo nodded, agreeing with Shiraishi Sawah’s assessment.

“Right?” Shiraishi Sawa said smugly.

The boy's smile was backlit, making it appear somewhat dim, but in reality, it was more dazzling than the sunlight. Chiyo imitated Shiraishi Sawa Hide, swinging her legs.

"Okay, you childish dog."

"What childish dog? Call me a hero. In Aomori Prefecture, which is my hometown, there is a river that is fifty centimeters deep and more than one meter wide."

I was the only one among my peers who could jump over it; they all called me a true hero, and that's how I became the leader of the kids.

Shiraishi Zexiu recounted his achievements with great pride and pride.

"Yes, yes, hero, congratulations on subduing that 'Great River'." Seeing the slight regret on Shiraishi Sawa's face, Ichiyo asked curiously, "What's wrong, hero?"

"Later, those guys met some girls behind my back and wanted to bring them over to meet me, the hero. I was so scared that I ran away."

"Pfft."

A gentle breeze carried Chiyo's laughter into the distance; perhaps some lucky person will catch it.

There aren't many beautiful things in the world, like the wind blowing from the other side of the river on an autumn evening, and you at eighteen with a smile that could kill.

Shiraishi Sawa suddenly remembered this sentence.

"Baby dog, how afraid of girls were you when you were little?"

"Let's not talk about it, let's not talk about it." Shiraishi Sawa's face was full of affected 'vicissitudes'. "The sun will be setting soon, and it will be a beautiful sight."

Looking at the increasingly vibrant red sunset, Shiraishi Sawa said.

"I am looking forward."

Unconsciously, Chiyo's legs began to sway more naturally, and her body would sway slightly as she hummed familiar songs.

"Sing out the fox."

Upon hearing Shiraishi Sawa's request, Ichiyo raised an eyebrow but did not object. She then opened her mouth and began to sing a cappella:

"Yesterday's sound came out and the dream came out, and every day, every dream, and everything came out..."

Hideaki Shiraishi can't sing Natsuko Aso's "Everyday Sunshine Line," but that doesn't stop him from thinking it's nice.

After listening to it once, I can still sway my body to the rhythm of Chiyo Ichiyo.

......

Chiyo's singing stopped as both of their phones lit up at that moment.

Shiraishi Sawahide picked up his phone, and Ichiyo leaned her head closer.

It really is that group chat from before; someone has finally replied.

"Where are you, Shiraishi-kun? I just woke up. Has the sun set yet?" It was Takanashi Yuko.

"Not yet, but soon. It's less than a ten-minute walk from Bird's Mouth! We'll make it in time," Shiraishi Sawa replied.

"Okay, I'm coming right now. Should I ask Yinglian and President Su? They're both sleeping."

"Okay, by the way, bring some tissues." Shiraishi Zexiu didn't have any new jackets for them to sit on, and taking off his short sleeves would be a bit indecent.

He usually carries paper with him, but he forgot to bring any today because he was in such a rush.

"【Location】"

Not long after, Kuramochi Sakura and Soga Kiriren from the group also replied to the message, saying they were coming.

Shiraishi Sawahide turned off the screen in his hand, turned his head to the side, and Ichiyo, who was very close, looked at Shiraishi Sawahide when she saw that the screen was off:

"Haven't you ever seen a beautiful woman before?"

"I see them every day, but that's not a reason for me not to look at beautiful women. It's like I eat every day, but I still have to eat tomorrow."

"Eating is a necessity, but looking at beautiful women is what you're after?"

"Yes, you, who can see yourself in the mirror every day, have no idea how much I'm suffering."

Chiyo glared at him, straightened her body again, and continued to sway slightly.

Shiraishi Sawa noticed the golden sunlight on his shoulder and said:

"The setting sun slanted across my right shoulder, casting a beautiful and hazy halo, like the armor of a Saint Seiya warrior."

"Where did you quote this again?" Chiyo tilted her head and looked at Shiraishi Sawa. "You always quote so many famous lines about the sun."

"I forgot, but it doesn't seem to be from Japan. And there are many of them there."

"Hmph." Chiyo snorted softly, without replying.

Chiyo continued singing, with Shiraishi Sawa Hide standing beside her, clapping enthusiastically at the end of each song.

"Shiraishi-kun!" came Yuko Takanashi's shout from not far away.

“Here I am, Takanashi!” Shiraishi Sawa shouted loudly, his voice so loud that Ichiri Chiyo next to him covered her ears and gave him a reproachful look.

The three quickly parted the nearby reeds and found two people.

Contrary to Shiraishi Sawa's expectations, none of the three looked like they had just woken up, neither in terms of their hair nor their overall appearance.

Her hair wasn't frizzy; it was smooth and neatly draped down, and her eyes showed no signs of fatigue.

"Kotori, did you bring tissues?" Shiraishi Sawa asked.

"I brought them!" Upon hearing this, Takanashi Yuuko took out two small packs of tissues from her pocket and handed them to Shiraishi Sawa.

Shiraishi Sawa laid out three spots along the riverbank, watching the three people who were filming the increasingly beautiful and breathtaking scenery, and said:

"Come sit down after you're done filming! It would be best if you could play in the water and soak your feet like me and the fox."

“No, it’s a must,” Chiyo Ichiriki chimed in. “Otherwise, you’re not allowed to sit.”

“That’s true, but don’t worry, the water is warm and comfortable, and it’s very clean. You can see the pebbles on the bottom of the river!” Shiraishi Zexiu added.

The three then noticed that the two were soaking their feet. After exchanging glances for a few seconds, only Kuramochi Sakura looked at the other two girls. Soga Kiriren quickly sat down next to Shiraishi Sawa, took off her shoes and socks that she had just put on, and put her feet into the water.

Takanashi Yuuko followed and sat down next to Soga Kirei.

"It's warm, Sakura, sit down, it's very comfortable," Takanashi Yuuko said, turning to Sakura Kuramochi, who was still taking pictures.

"Let me take a few more pictures."

“Kuramochi-san, it’s alright. There are no reeds on the other side of the river, so we can see the sunset while sitting. Besides, I don’t think it’s the best time to see it.”

"Is that so?" Kuramochi Sakura put down her phone and walked curiously to Shiraishi Sawa Hide's side. "This angle looks better!"

"The angle is lower, so it looks more magnificent. I can make the reeds next to me look like they're ten meters high."

"Do you remember how you made my legs, which were over a meter long, look like they were only fifty centimeters long?" Chiyo asked with a smile as she turned her head.

"Ahem, don't bring up things you don't want to talk about. Do you remember learning about Lü Meng in your academic class? 'A scholar should be looked at with new eyes after three days of separation.' Have you forgotten that saying?"

"I remember now, thank you, Professor Shiraishi."

"You're welcome."

"But that doesn't stop me from looking down on you."

"The teacher also said something quite right: 'The only thing that's difficult to raise is to be raised in Chiyo, and once you're in Chiyo, you're hard to raise.'"

"It really is! The river water is warm, it's quite comfortable."

As Kuramochi Sakura also put her legs into the river, eight more white, tender lotus roots appeared on the riverbank, swaying haphazardly to the left or right.

The two yellowish-brown old lotus roots in the middle look out of place with the surrounding area. If someone were taking a picture, they would definitely want to cut them off.

"What kind of river is this?" Kuramochi Sakura suddenly asked.

"Athlete's foot, Sichuan." Shiraishi Sawa replied lazily without thinking.

"Go to hell!" This answer clearly disrupted the mood of the four girls, and Shiraishi Sawa Hide was met with their angry glares.

"Baby Dog, the sin of choosing this name is enough to make you jump into this river and drown," Chiyo said helplessly, pressing her forehead.

"This river isn't wide or long, and its official name is probably only known to the locals," Shiraishi Zexiu added weakly.

"So, name it whatever you want. I suggest calling it Tokyo River. Doesn't that sound impressive?"

No one objected, nor did anyone agree.

It's just a small river that carries the beauty of this moment; whether it has a name or not really doesn't matter.

No one responded. Shiraishi Sawah supported himself with his hands behind his back, looking at the sunset. The girl began to sing, listening to the heavenly chorus of the four girls around him.

No one can refuse this moment, at least not Shiraishi Sawa.

There's a sense of comfort here, like finding a perfectly shaped depression in a corner. Haruki Murakami was probably describing Shiraishi Sawa's feelings at that moment.

The singing gradually subsided, and everyone quieted down, silently watching the western scenery—the sunset.

The light of the setting sun slowly faded in Shiraishi Sawa's eyes. The enormous sun was about to sink beneath the mountains. The last rays of light burned the clouds in the sky to the color of flames. In the increasingly dark night, Shiraishi Sawa's eyes shone brighter than ever before.

Surprisingly, no one took any pictures; it seems they've all forgotten about it.

The night breeze tossed and turned the hair of the young boys and girls, and the air was filled with fragrance.

It's not interesting enough.

"Is naming someone 'Athlete's Foot River' really a crime punishable by jumping into the river?" Shiraishi Sawa asked, his voice much louder than before.

"Of course!" Chiyo rolled her eyes at her and prepared to get up—the sunset was over, it was time to go back.

"What do you all say?" Shiraishi Sawa looked at the three girls on his left.

"I support the bad woman on this point; Athlete's Foot River ruins the mood!" Kuramochi Sakura was the first to agree.

Even Yuuko Takanashi and Kirei Soga nodded, indicating that they did not accept the name.

Shiraishi Zexiu had a bright smile on his face.

"thump."

The four girls stared in surprise as Shiraishi Sawa suddenly fell into the river, using their hands to shield themselves from the splashing water.

"I have come to cleanse myself of my sins," said the boy in the water.

That's what makes it interesting.

His swimming level is already at A, and besides, the water here is too shallow. If Shiraishi Sawa were to stand up, the water would only reach his chest, posing no danger whatsoever.