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

After saying that, he picked up his bag and went back.

Leaving three people standing there stupidly.

"By the way, how did you two know this? And you jumped out from the bushes. Were you eavesdropping the whole time?"

Facing Takahashi Kaede's direct gaze, Goto Ichiri and Eriri pretended they knew nothing and looked away.

"Hey, just don't say anything nonsense. You two are quite smart about this kind of thing."

"How about it, Eriri, do you want to go back together?"

Knowing that Goto Ichiri was definitely fine, Takahashi Kaede directly asked Eriri whether she wanted to go home.

"No, I still have club activities to attend."

"Is that so? Then we'll go first."

After Takahashi Kaede and Goto Ichiri left, Eriri stood there looking at Tanaka Misaki's slow back, and she didn't show any intention of leaving for a long time.

If I were standing here and confessing to Feng today, what would Feng’s reaction be?

I guess... there is no difference.

......

"Before Eriri came, she said she didn't have any club activities today. Why did she say she did just now?"

On the way back, Goto Ichiri was a little confused about what Eriri said.

"Maybe I suddenly remembered something."

"By the way, Xiao Feng, I told you at that time that I felt that Tanaka-san liked you a little bit, but I didn't expect that he would confess today."

Because Tanaka Misaki always comes to talk to Takahashi Kaede whenever she has something to do, and Goto Ichiri gets scared every time, so she remembers every time clearly.

"I didn't expect that. After all, I'm a little nearsighted. I felt familiar from a distance. When I got closer, I realized, isn't this Tanaka Misaki?!"

"To be honest, when she said she loved me so much, including when she cried because I rejected her, I still felt heavy."

I rejected her so harshly today. Although it was what I should do and I couldn't keep her hanging, it still felt cruel.

"I hope she can learn from today's lesson and put it to good use next time she confesses. I really think her coercive approach is shameless."

"Xiao Feng, do you mean she suddenly kissed me?"

Goto Ichiri asked, putting his finger on his lips.

"Well, this is a kind of moral kidnapping, which means 'You have taken advantage of me so much, you must be with me, otherwise you are a hooligan!' Considering that the attitudes and requirements for boys and girls in today's society are different, if she really succeeds, I might really have to give in for a while."

Chapter 71 Secret Base

"Even you, Xiao Feng?"

"Well, after all, this method must require a lot of determination. If I really let her kiss me, I will definitely be responsible for her feelings."

"To put it bluntly, I am also responsible for letting her get so close... It feels so far-fetched to say this, just think that I am kind and can't bear to see this."

Just now, it seemed natural for him to think that if he got Tanaka Misaki's first kiss, he would be responsible for her. Now that Takahashi Feng has come to his senses and is thinking back, he cannot find any appropriate reason to support his thinking.

The setting sun does not emit strong light in the evening and can be looked at directly by the naked eye without hurting the eyes, but it still hangs high in the sky, looking down on all living beings like a god, constantly emitting heat.

As he walked, he felt a little hot, so Takahashi Feng took off his school jacket and rolled it up in his hands.

Only then did he realize that the clothes he was wearing inside were already wet with sweat. It seemed that he was indeed nervous to a certain extent just now.

"Xiao Feng is kind-hearted, but she said such harsh words. Even Class Leader Tanaka was crying like that."

"You little guy, are you standing over there? Remember, in this world, whoever cries is not right. Tears are just her fig leaf. What she did is essentially shameful - no, you actually spoke to her, let me turn your head to vent my anger, I happen to be under a lot of pressure!"

"Wow - don't come over here, Xiao Feng, I was wrong, let me go!"

Goto Ichiri ran forward subconsciously. It was not a pleasant experience to have Takahashi Kaede drill into the head.

Gao Qiaofeng chased closely behind, and the two of them ran into an empty park unknowingly.

Tall trees are planted around the park, and their shade is like a huge umbrella, covering the entire park.

The park is more dilapidated than one would imagine. As no one has visited it for a long time, moss has been growing vigorously in the cracks of the floor. The vines that have grown out have been climbing up the rusty horizontal bar, but have been stopped at the break for unknown reasons. Unable to find the way up, they have been swinging in confusion.

The slide had not been maintained and there was a large puddle of water inside. You might still be able to slide on it, but your pants would definitely get wet.

Goto Ichiri once had an experience where she and Takahashi Kaede were playing in the water outside during a heavy rain and got their entire pants wet, but when she returned home her mother didn't blame her at all. Her mother just asked her to be careful and not catch a cold.

After consciously staying away from the slide and the water inside, Goto Ichiri calmed down and felt a little scared of the dilapidated scene around him, so he took Takahashi Kaede's hand.

They looked towards the inside of the park and suddenly found two magical swings.

The metal frame and other equipment were all rusty, but the hanging ropes and cushions showed signs of replacement, as if someone came here frequently and refurbished the swing.

Letting go of Takahashi Kaede's hand, Goto Ichiri walked up with small steps, sat on the swing, and uttered a small exclamation.

It doesn't look like a proper seat cushion, but rather like a small basket, covering the buttocks and a small part of the back, so you feel like you can sleep in it completely relaxed.

“So comfortable~”

Goto Ichiri stretched her legs and found that with her body size, she could just push off the ground when sitting on it, and it swayed gently. Although there was a sound of metallic friction, it was not loud and felt completely up to par.

"It's strange that people still come to places like this so often."

Gao Qiaofeng looked at the surrounding environment. Although most of it was shabby, there were obviously some brightly colored packages, which might have been accidentally dropped on the ground when leaving.

"Xiao Feng, push me. I can't push myself anymore." Goto Ichiri said coquettishly.

Takahashi Kaede walked to the side, pulling the rope and swinging it back and forth, and Goto Ichiri made a "wu~" sound very appropriately.

It’s not too late now, so it’s okay to stay here for a while.

"Who would build a swing here? These things must have been made by themselves."

Goto Ichiri asked curiously.

"Maybe there are some bored office workers, or some friends who live nearby and often hang out here together?"

Elementary school, park, two boys and two girls, growing up together, seems to be a very standard configuration, and these elements immediately popped into Takahashi Kaede's mind.

"That shouldn't be the case. After all, it doesn't look like many people come here often."

"That's right... Yili, I have a terrible guess. Do you want to hear it?"

Gao Qiaofeng suddenly spoke gloomily, as if he had discovered some big secret.

"What...?"

Goto Ichiri asked cautiously.

"I heard that there are a lot of homeless people here. They will specifically choose places with few people to make their nests. They go out to pick up garbage or do things during the day, and return to their secret bases at night..."

Gao Qiaofeng paused when he said this.

"Tell me, is it possible that this is actually someone else's home—"

"Xiao Feng, don't scare me!"

"I'm not a bum!"

Hmm? Why are there two female voices?

"Get off my swing right now. This is my secret base. It's so rude of you to just come in like that!"

A girl with short purple hair and a single hair standing on her head appeared in the opposite direction of the sun.

He seemed very angry and shouted at the two of them.

"Oh, sorry! I'll be right down!"

Goto Ichiri felt like leaving the swing and hiding behind Takahashi Kaede.

"Did you make this swing yourself?"

Hearing Takahashi Kaede's question, the short-haired girl nodded proudly.

"That's amazing. How did you manage to weave this cushion and put it on top of it by yourself?"

The knot was located very high, and Takahashi Kaede had to look up to see it, and he couldn't reach it even if he jumped.

"Hehe~ Since you have such good vision, I will forgive you for breaking into my secret base without my permission!"

She smiled triumphantly.

“It’s high, but we can just climb up! Once we climb up, all problems will be solved.”

Spreading her hands casually, she seemed to think she was a great person who had accomplished something, and pointed out things frivolously.

"It's actually climbing up there. It's very dangerous."

"What else can I do? I don't have any friends to help me. Why do you think I built a secret base here..."

Ah, I suddenly feel a little sad.

But Takahashi Feng didn't want to continue to argue, so he pulled Goto Ichiri and walked out.

"I'm so sorry for using your secret base. If we can meet again next time, I will make it up to you."

The girl with short hair did not stop them and let them leave.

"Xiao Feng, isn't your promise the same as not having it? You said it yourself before, 'The first meeting with many people is the last meeting,' and you asked me to cherish every person I meet."

"It's a delaying tactic. Otherwise, what will we do if they don't let us go? Let's go back quickly. It's a bit late today."

"Oh."

In the sunset, the two quickened their pace.

Chapter 72: Human Limited Rationality

Being rejected when you confess your love for the first time will definitely leave a deep impression on people, and it may even be heartbreaking for some romantic and sensitive people.

Takahashi Kaede told Ryoko about this matter and received praise for a good job.

But he didn't want praise, he wanted a better way to deal with it. What could he have done at that time to prevent Tanaka Misaki from being so sad?

Ryoko's answer was to make the situation comedic. He could do something absurd at the time to break the serious atmosphere.

For example, if you suddenly put a red nose on Tanaka Misaki and took out a small trumpet to blow, she might be very angry, thinking that the person she likes is such a moron.

The same ending wouldn't be so sad.

But he is Takahashi Kaede, a notoriously taciturn person, so naturally this matter has no solution for him.

I originally thought that Tanaka Misaki's reaction to him would change drastically, but the next day, except for some red circles under her eyes, there was no change at all.

Even the tone of voice when speaking to him did not change because of what happened yesterday.

Since she herself doesn't care, Takahashi Feng naturally won't say anything.

Without the bloody and annoying things like emotional entanglements, life tends to be easier and more peaceful.

The second volume of the novel came out and received very good responses, and even won a newcomer award.

But when it came time to organize an authors' gathering, Takahashi Kaede resolutely declined. It wasn't because of social phobia, but because he really couldn't let others know that he was an elementary school student.

The image of the handsome middle-aged uncle on the Internet is almost established. Every time he posts the meals he copied online, people will praise him for being mature and family-oriented.

If an insider reveals his identity, all the efforts so far will be in vain.

Asada was still very nice and didn't force him to do these social activities.

He no longer cares about the sales of light novels, and he is too lazy to read them himself.

From asking a question every few hours in the beginning, to asking Asada to call and report later, his mentality tended to go with the flow.

At the same time, he also deeply realized that writing light novels can make money much faster than making figures. After all, the time cost of making figures is too high, and the price cannot be raised.

Light novels are different. If you can write a good IP, you can make a living from it for the rest of your life.

It's not just the revenue from the books sold, but also the sales of various peripheral products and the granting of copyrights, these are all ways to make money.

He plans to write a super long book, which will take many years to write. If it can be completed smoothly, Gao Qiaofeng will feel that everything will be fine. He can pursue his ideals for the rest of his life without worrying about financial problems.

Time passed as the balance in my bank account increased, and in the blink of an eye, it was the second semester of the sixth grade, the critical point when I was about to enter junior high school.

Just recently, Takahashi Kaede suddenly remembered an old thing, which was to help Goto Ichiri's father make a guitar.

I still remember that I was still in kindergarten when I agreed, but suddenly I was in grade 6. Gao Qiaofeng sighed and felt a little embarrassed.