In the anime series, Goto Ichiri is actually my childhood sweetheart?

"Xiao Feng, please help me fold the quilt. Remember to get on the school bus on time."

After leaving these words, Ryoko walked out.

"Remember to eat, Ryoko!" Takahashi Feng followed and shouted.

"Okay, I know that! You too!"

Ryoko's voice gradually disappeared at the end of the corridor. She looked energetic after a good sleep. After closing the door, Takahashi Feng breathed a sigh of relief. It was really exciting to be suddenly awakened from a dream.

Dream?

Takahashi Feng recalled the wonderful dream she had just had, the pink-haired girl, dressed fashionably, just like the grown-up Goto Ichiri, but she didn't match her elements.

"Freud, you are so amazing." Takahashi Feng exclaimed nonsensically to the master of dream interpretation, and then turned his eyes to the clock.

The school bus was almost arriving downstairs of his house, so if he got ready and set off, he would be just in time to catch it.

"Ryoko's biological clock is quite accurate." Takahashi Feng turned off the alarm clock that was ringing and walked slowly towards the bathroom.

......

The school bus slowly approached. Gaoqiao Feng, holding a piece of bread in his mouth, had been waiting for a long time. The steps to get on the school bus were very high. The attendant took Gaoqiao Feng's hand and pulled him up.

The car was still noisy, with a group of kids chattering about what they did last night, and some mischievously kneeling on the seats to tease the classmates behind them.

Standing at the front of the car and looking towards the back, Gao Qiaofeng found a little pink head sticking out from the side of a chair. Her little hands were still clinging to the seat, as if she was observing something secretly.

Takahashi Feng wanted to laugh. It was obvious that Goto Ichiri wanted him to sit there but didn't dare to say it. He could only stare at him stupidly.

Seeing that Takahashi Kaede had discovered her, Goto Ichiri quickly shrank back.

“Are you a gopher?”

When Goto Ichiri stuck her head out for the second time to see what Takahashi Kaede would do, Takahashi Kaede had already walked to the chair and looked at her in confusion.

"what!"

Goto Ichiri was horrified and screamed in fear, and instantly shrank into the seat inside.

Takahashi Kaede sat down speechlessly. This level of exaggerated reaction was truly worthy of Goto Ichiri. It was hard to imagine what she would look like when she grew up.

The rock girl in his dream flashed through his mind, but he quickly shook the thought off. Such an association was too unreasonable. Apart from both of them having pink hair, the two of them had nothing in common.

The school bus rumbled forward, but the two of them didn't say a word.

Takahashi Feng didn't like the smell of the school bus. He leaned back in his chair with a frown and listened to the kids next to him chatting boredly. Goto Ichiri tightened the schoolbag in his arms.

Books are not something that Goto Ichiri rarely has. As for why she was protecting the bag, it all started with the conversation she had with her parents after she returned home last night.

Chapter 6 Gift

"Yili, did you make any friends at school today?"

As usual, Goto's mother asked her socially anxious daughter whether she had made friends. She didn't have much hope for the result because she was used to Ichiri not being able to make friends. Whether it was taking her to the park or asking the teacher for help, they had done everything they could as parents. Now they just hoped that Goto Ichiri would not be bullied at school and would be happier at home.

"I think.... I guess so..."

Goto Ichiri's hesitant reaction surprised Goto's mother, and even his father, who was sitting on the sofa watching TV, almost spit out his tea on the floor.

"Hey, Xiaoyili, you actually made friends?!"

"Mom, your 'actually' is too hurtful!"

"Can you tell mom who it is and what's his name?"

"Takahashi Kaede."

Goto's mother has an impression of this name. She remembers that her guardian seemed to be 'Ryoko'. They had communicated with each other at the parent-teacher meeting and she seemed to be a very strong person.

"So, what was the opportunity for you and him to become friends?"

Goto's father couldn't help but join the conversation.

Goto Ichiri slowly told her parents about her and Takahashi Kaede. From how Takahashi Kaede spoke for her to how they later looked at recipes together, when she recalled these things, she couldn't help but smile.

"Hmm, I see... Have you ever thought about thanking her properly, like giving her a gift to express your gratitude?"

Do you need a gift?

Only then did Goto Ichiri realize the significance of gifts.

"Ichiri, think about it. Takahashi Kaede helped you and became your friend. If you give him a gift with gratitude, it will not only be a response to the help and an expression of gratitude, but also deepen the friendship between you two friends. What do you think, Ichiri?"

Goto's mother slowly expressed her opinion, and her father beside her also said

"Yes, and if you can't make up your mind, we can help you think of a gift. Takahashi will definitely be happy with the gift that our family comes up with."

Takahashi? Will you feel happy?

"Wow! Is this a gift for me? Thank you! Let's be good friends!"

The image of Takahashi Kaede happily accepting the gift she gave him and then smiling exaggeratedly slowly emerged in Goto Ichiri's mind.

The extremely self-conscious association was deeply imprinted in Goto Ichiri's mind the moment it emerged. A feeling of shame surged in her heart. She suddenly hugged the pillow next to her, buried her head in it, and began to roll around on the ground frantically, even making strange noises.

This is Goto Ichiri's first unforgettable dark history, about his desire for recognition and friendship from his kindergarten classmates.

Goto's parents didn't quite understand what happened to Ichiri all of a sudden. He was fine, but after listening to his father's words, he started rolling on the ground. Is this kid stupid?

"Um, Yili, do you still need to prepare gifts?"

After watching Yili rolling for a long time, the father asked weakly.

“Be prepared!”

Goto Ichiri got up and looked at his father firmly, his face no longer serious.

......

The car was bumpy and Goto Ichiri hugged her schoolbag tighter. After discussing with her parents last night, everyone agreed that baked cookies made by her could express her sincerity. Takahashi Kaede happened to be interested in food as well, so she pinched the cookies into the shape of bears, and after baking they were packed in a lunch box with a bear label on it, and finally put the lunch in her schoolbag.

The plan was to take it out during lunch. Ichiri was afraid that the cookies would be damaged by the shaking of the car on the way to school, so he held the schoolbag tightly. It was his first time to give a gift to a friend, so Goto Ichiri seemed to cherish it especially.

"Goto-san, what do you usually do at home?"

Takahashi Feng asked casually. It was a normal chat between children, a sharing-based social interaction that was not difficult.

"Nothing, just normal time spent lying on the couch with my parents..." Goto Ichiri gave an answer without any hook.

"Oh." Takahashi Feng turned his head calmly, sighing that it was worthy of Goto-classmate. He had nothing to say at all.

The school bus drove into the campus and arrived at school.

"Goto, we're here, let's get off the car together." Takahashi said with his head tilted.

"Oh, oh." Goto Ichiri responded, put on his schoolbag and followed Takahashi Kaede out of the car.

In the morning, Goto Ichiri either supported her head with one hand or lowered her head in thought, seeming absent-minded. Although giving gifts was her wish, she was at a loss as to how to achieve it and how to give the gifts naturally.

"I have a gift for you"

This seems to have no theme, and if you don't tell me, you won't know that this is a gift to thank him.

"Thank you for your help yesterday. I have a gift for you."

This is too distant, giving people the feeling that there is nothing more to say after the thanks.

"Hey, this is the return gift from yesterday."

How could you say that? Where did this rude kid come from?

This doesn't work, and that doesn't work either. Goto Ichiri feels like he has come to a fork in the road in his life, one leading to light and friendship, and the other leading to loneliness and darkness.

Goto Ichiri was alone and sad, and didn't notice the strange look from Takahashi Kaede who was sitting next to her.

"What's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell? If you feel unwell, you should tell the teacher. It's not good to endure it yourself."

Takahashi Kaede couldn't help but put down the book and spoke. Goto Ichiri was so shy that she didn't hide it at all, giving people the feeling that she was uncomfortable somewhere.

It’s not Takahashi Kaede’s fault that he didn’t guess what she was thinking. After all, that’s Goto Ichiri, a person who can act at heart.

"Nothing! Nothing! Please don't mind me!"

The three rapid replies made Gao Qiaofeng stop thinking about her physical discomfort. How could she have health problems when she was so energetic?

Seeing Takahashi Kaede raise the book again, Goto Ichiri breathed a sigh of relief.

"Nothing on your mind, right?"

Holding the book, Gao Qiaofeng tilted her head and asked again. The way she looked really made people feel uneasy.

"..."

This time, Goto Ichiri did not respond. She should say that she did have something on her mind, but if it was something on her mind, how could it be so easy to say it out loud.

"I want to have lunch with you at noon...is that ok?"

After a moment of silence, Goto Ichiri spoke slowly.

"Of course, there's no need to hesitate. Just say it."

Gao Qiaofeng thought it was a big deal and was a little worried. Since she just wanted to have dinner with him, this kind of reaction was normal for someone with social phobia.

This time Takahashi Kaede really didn't care. Goto Ichiri secretly congratulated himself on his wit. While dispelling Takahashi Kaede's concerns, he also reasonably expressed his request to have dinner together.

Chapter 7 Attack!

Although the meal was arranged, the gift-giving had not yet been decided. As Goto Ichiri was thinking about it, it was soon noon and time for lunch.

The lunch for kindergarten children is divided into two groups. One group is for children whose families have carefully prepared lunch boxes. The parents of these children are relatively more caring about their children and are able to spend time on their children. The other group eats in the cafeteria. Of course, the school cafeteria cannot be said to be bad, but it is definitely not as exquisite and comprehensive as the lunch boxes at home.

After Takahashi Feng got his meal, he found a seat and sat down. Then he waved to Goto Ichiri and called her over.

"Huh? Why don't you go get some food?"

Seeing Goto Ichiri sit down and start rummaging through his schoolbag, Takahashi Kaede asked in confusion.

"Ah, because my parents made a bento for me, so I can just eat the bento."

Yili replied and took out a lunch box in a sealed bag. After putting it away, he took out a box with a bear pattern on it. This was a gift that had not yet been given away.

Seeing Goto Ichiri take out the lunch box, Takahashi Feng felt a little emotional. Nowadays, parents generally have great work pressure and get off work late. It is not easy for them to accompany their children before they go to bed, not to mention carefully preparing lunch boxes for their children to go to school. From this point of view, Goto's parents still love Goto Ichiri very much.

"Is it because my parents protected me too well that I'm so afraid of people..." Thinking of this, Takahashi Feng noticed that Goto Ichiri took out another bento. The little bear pattern on it was exactly the same as the one on his keychain.

Is it such a coincidence?

Takahashi Feng was a little confused, but didn't care. It was just... Goto Ichiri had such a big appetite and ate two servings at one time. Could it be that she was actually a little fat girl?

Takahashi Feng quietly looked Goto Ichiri up and down, trying to find clues as to why she ate so much, without thinking about anything else.

The first bento that Goto Ichiri opened and took out contained rice and vegetables, and the meat was cute octopus balls. The side dishes were arranged very carefully, with the rice, meat and vegetables separated, and looked very appetizing.

"This bento is pretty good, isn't it? Did your mother make it? It's arranged so beautifully, it feels like the display of dishes in a fancy restaurant."

Gao Qiaofeng praised it, saying that although he didn't know how it tasted, it looked indeed exquisite, and the glossiness of the dish was just right, which made people's appetites growl.

"Do you want to try it? If you want to eat it... you can!"

Goto Ichiri showed her emotional intelligence for the second time today. After accepting Gaoqiao Feng's compliments on the bento, she let him taste it. It was reasonable and generous! This was not easy for her.

"Really? Then feel free to try my dishes. Even though they are from the cafeteria, it's a blessing to be able to taste different kinds of dishes."

Takahashi Feng said gratefully, then picked up a piece of octopus ball with clean chopsticks, put it in the bowl for a while, and then ate it in one bite.

"It's delicious!" Takahashi Feng exclaimed. Although this kind of self-processed food is easy to make, it is a technical job to make the skin golden and crispy while being so flavorful. It is also juicy when you bite it. The Goto family's cooking skills are really good.

"Well, um, actually I have something to give you." Looking at Takahashi Kaede who was eating happily, Goto Ichiri suddenly said.

She opened the little bear box on one side, revealing the golden little bear biscuits inside, which exuded an enticing milky aroma.

"Actually, I'm very grateful that you helped me yesterday. These cookies are a thank you gift. Please accept them. Thank you for taking care of me yesterday!"

Goto Ichiri blurted out all these words almost at once. After she finished speaking, she breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Takahashi Kaede with some excitement and some fear.

"Thank you so much. You don't have to take yesterday's incident too seriously. It's just a simple favor."

Gao Qiaofeng was surprised. He took the cookie box and tasted one.

Very sweet.

It had been a long time since he had eaten something so sweet, something that was made with care and emotion.

"Thank you, the cookies are delicious." Gao Qiaofeng thanked him softly, "You can have some too, they are really delicious."