Don't you guys dislike me?

Silent fear grew in his heart, but he had to go on.

Otherwise, Hoshino Yuichi's existence will be replaced...

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"See you next time, Hagiwara-san."

Tachibana Haruna pushed a few strands of hair over her ears, revealing her white earlobes. She lowered her head shyly, her emerald green eyes sparkling with anticipation. She was like a bud about to bloom, green and lovely.

She looked at the man in front of her with beautiful eyes full of love, intellectual, witty and humorous.

"Did you have fun today, Haruna?"

Hagiwara Hiiragi asked softly.

Tachibana Haruna grabbed the hem of her skirt and responded in a delicate voice.

"I'm very happy too. See you next time."

Hagiwara Hiiragi waved his hand gracefully and turned to leave.

Hoshino Yuichi was standing opposite them, with only a street between them, but Tachibana Haruna didn't notice him, and her mind wasn't on Yuichi, so what if she saw him?

The one he was obsessed with, Tachibana Haruna, was now in love with another man. His faith was shattered and he had no one to rely on. The darkness and gloom of the future was like a huge rock weighing down on him, making it difficult for him to even breathe.

Tachibana Haruna is not just someone the original owner likes. Her existence gives the original owner the concept of a mother. The motherly love that flows like water and moistens everything silently is something that Hoshino Atsuo, as a father, can hardly take care of.

The more people lack something, the more they yearn for it and want to get it.

The gentleness and tolerance of Tachibana Haruna are like a ray of light that illuminates the original owner's dark life. He, who is lonely and dark inside, learns to smile because of Tachibana Haruna's existence.

But... at this moment, that light will be taken away, and the spiritual pillar built up because of her will collapse in an instant, and the darkness and nightmare hidden in the heart will return.

Without hope, no tomorrow, no future, what's the point of living?

Death may be the only answer at this moment. There is no need to endure this hopeless reality. As long as the handle of the knife is stabbed into the throat, you will never feel despair and grief again.

The veins on Hoshino Yuichi's hands were bulging with blood, and he looked as ferocious as a dragon. He pinched his own neck, his obsession went out of control, and the future he saw was only dark.

At this moment, Youyi personally experienced the shadow hidden behind this passionate emotion. The gray childhood gave the original owner a fragile and sensitive heart, which magnified this despair infinitely and finally led him to commit suicide.

However, the person who bears this shadow again is no longer the original owner, but Hoshino Yuichi. This degree of shadow makes him feel suffocated, but not to the point of despair, and it is even less likely that he will be cowardly enough to commit suicide.

After taking a few deep breaths, Hoshino Yuichi slowly put down the hand that was pinching his throat, coughed lightly a few times, and his eyes returned to calm.

The obsession that had just been so fierce seemed to have exhausted everything, but it was still active as if it was struggling to survive.

…………

Tonight, the sister still did not come home, which gave Youyi a good opportunity, which was also what he was obsessed with - to confess his feelings.

It was afraid of losing Tachibana. The delicious taste it tasted that night made it unforgettable. But there was no time left. If it didn't go now, it would be too late.

As usual, Tachibana Haruna took out the cheesecake from the refrigerator and handed it to Yuichi.

"Fufu~ I bought today's cheesecake in Chiyoda-ku, come and try it, Yuichi!"

This time, Yuichi didn't catch it, he pushed it back gently.

"Don't you like it?" She was a little surprised.

"Of course I like it." Youyi smiled bitterly.

"Why?"

"Hina..."

Youyi opened his mouth.

"Um?"

Tachibana Haruna raised her beautiful eyes with doubt and looked at him. She remembered that this was the first time that Yuichi called her by her name.

"I like you, the kind of love that lovers have."

She couldn't escape the seriousness and determination in Youyi's eyes.

Tachibana Haruna's emerald green eyes changed from confusion to astonishment, and finally her eyelids drooped, her brown hair covering her eyes.

"I'm sorry... Yuichi, I've always treated you like a younger brother, so I'm sorry."

She couldn't bear Yuichi's emotion, so she pursed her lips and lowered her head, not daring to look into Yuichi's eyes.

"Hina, you know what? Ever since I was taken care of by Hina, your delicate tenderness and care have made me happy. This kind of meticulous care is what my father has never given me."

"Whenever I have something bothering me, I will tell you first, and you will always encourage me, as if you will always stand by my side."

"You know what? That was the happiest time in my life. You were my hope in life, but gradually I got carried away."

"I naively thought that your tenderness belonged only to me, so I fell hopelessly in love with you and looked forward to dinner every day so that I could see you again and experience your tenderness again."

"Seeing you patiently listening to me, I feel like you are my angel, bringing light into my life."

"But one day, I saw you walking and talking with another man. Your smile was so charming. I had never seen you smile at me like that before."

"At that moment, I realized that you didn't like me. You might just treat me as a younger brother, but...if I don't confess my feelings now, I will never have another chance."

With an evasive look in her eyes, Tachibana Haruna still chose to look up. She was stunned for a moment, and for a moment she seemed to see the boy in front of her just like he was a few months ago, with ordinary looks, messy hair, and often shy eyes. At this moment, she couldn't stop shedding two lines of tears.

He smiled carefreely, and the satisfied expression on his face made people feel pity against the backdrop of tears, which also made Tachibana Haruna feel deeply guilty.

"Yuichi..."

She raised her hand blankly and wanted to wipe away the tears from the eyes of the boy who she had been with day and night. She had never thought that her appearance would be so important to Youyi.

She had never experienced Yuichi's experience and could not empathize with him. The simplicity of what he asked for made Tachibana Haruna feel deep pity for him. How much psychological trauma would her words to him cause her?

The kind-hearted girl might lose sleep at night and regret what she has done.

"Yuichi, don't cry, okay? I will take care of you like before."

Hoshino Yuichi took a half step back and avoided her hand. Her gentleness was like poison that could revive his obsession.

"Don't be like this anymore. Since you've already rejected me, please don't be so kind to me. I'll misunderstand."

Those purple eyes, covered with haze, became brighter and more gorgeous as the tears flowed, revealing a captivating magic.

Hoshino Yuichi left through the half-open door, leaving only Tachibana Haruna standing there, eyes filled with deep regret and sorrow. She sat weakly on the cold floor, staring blankly at the open door.

At this time, Tachibana Haruna's cell phone rang and the call was connected:

"Moximoxi, Hina?" the other party's sharp voice was filled with gloating.

"What's the matter?" Tachibana Haruna asked with an impatient frown.

"Let me tell you, that Hagiwara Hiiragi has actually been married for a long time."

"Ms. Sawamura, spreading rumors is illegal."

Without saying a word, the other party sent a photo in which Hagiwara Hiiragi was holding the hand of a strange woman, their fingers interlocked, and the woman was smiling as sweetly as she did when he returned home the previous evening.

All the strength in Tachibana Haruna's body was drained away again, and her phone quietly slid to the floor.

34. A dog

Spring nights are neither as hot as the scorching heat of midsummer nor as biting as the freezing frost of winter. The timely breeze makes everything just right.

In the empty park, Yuichi Hoshino sat alone on the swing, swaying gently in the wind, like a lonely pendulum clock, tirelessly.

The obsession is gone, the residual soul has disappeared, and the original owner's last words were spoken through his body. From then on, this body was completely controlled by Youyi.

There is still a little sadness in my heart, which is the lingering echo of obsession.

"Mr. Scum, you are still reluctant to go home so late, are you a child who will never grow up?"

A girl in a light-colored dress was sitting on another swing, one in front of her and one behind Youyi. The smile in her eyes made Youyi feel that she was the child who would never grow up.

"Um……"

Hoshino Yuichi was a little tired. A day of self-torture had exhausted him mentally. He decided to leave the quarreling to himself tomorrow.

"Maybe."

He looked up and saw the girl's waist-length black hair dancing in the wind as the swing swayed. Her long hair glowed with a tranquil luster under the moonlight, and even her wine-red eyes were no longer enchanting.

It was only then that Kasumigaoka Utaha noticed the faint traces of tears on Yuichi's face, and his bloodshot eyes under his messy hair, drooping weakly, looking tired and haggard.

"What happened?"

Her tone gradually softened, she put away her coldness and arrogance, revealing the purest gentleness, and her raised eyebrows drooped slightly, becoming less domineering.

"Nothing at all."

After hesitating for a moment, Youyi suppressed his weakness. He didn't want to pretend to shed tears. He was the winner and should smile.

Even if he has experienced shadows and despair like a tsunami and a landslide, and his heart is devastated, he will only lick his wounds silently. This is responsibility in a sense, and also stubbornness to a certain extent.

"come here."

Without further ado, a gentle hand took Youyi's hand and led him to a bench in the park.

Under Yuichi's puzzled gaze, Kasumigaoka Utaha patted her long legs together and smiled softly:

"Lie down, this is a special reward for you today."

"why?"

In Yuichi's opinion, it was good enough that Kasumigaoka Utaha didn't take advantage of her misfortune at this time. The gentleness she showed when she put aside her arrogance made Yuichi think that she was a dagger hidden in her cotton wool, with murderous intent.

"Don't think too much!" Just when Youyi was confused, Kasumigaoka Utaha smiled and pressed his head on her lap, "You are so ungrateful, Odoudou-kun. It's a rare opportunity for me to let you act like a spoiled child, but you didn't seize the opportunity."

His bright purple eyes stared at the sky and the girl's pretty face without blinking. No matter how hard he tried to guess and observe, he could not understand her behavior.

The warmth and softness at the back of his head made him relax unconsciously, and the faint fragrance surrounding his nose made him let down his guard.

"Who are you showing your eyes to? If you are tired, just lie on your sister's lap and have a good rest."

The girl's hand gently stroked Yuichi's hair, over and over again, until Yuichi's eyes slowly closed, and her smile revealed a bit of helplessness.

Although Kasumigaoka Utaha has made up her mind to take revenge on Yuichi, and things developed as she expected, when Yuichi was really rejected and sat alone in the corner with no one paying attention to him but looking stubborn, Kasumigaoka Utaha thought of herself and the homeless puppy.

In the end, she still couldn't bear to do it. It was Youyi who went to the mountains in the rain to bring her back. It was Youyi who carried her home when her leg was injured, even though this scumbag had a stinky face.

Only this time, only tonight, I specially allow you to lie on my legs. After tonight they will still be enemies, Mr. Scum, I will not settle the score with you so easily.

Kasumigaoka Utaha convinced herself this way.

But when she saw Youichi squinting his eyes comfortably and even rubbing against her hands, Kasumigaoka Utaha smiled helplessly and smoothed the fur of this mixed-haired puppy that made people love and hate it.

Who said I was the scumbag's sister?

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After returning home, Youyi came to the mirror again. As expected, his appearance had completely changed to what it was in his previous life.

Compared to before, his eyebrows became thicker and longer as if outlined by a brush, the corners of his eyes were slightly raised, making him look sharper, with clearer edges and corners, revealing a slight coldness.

The only thing that remained unchanged was the pair of gorgeous purple eyes, as bright and deep as ever, but his eyelids were habitually lowered, obscuring most of the starry view, making them look a little more lazy.

Because of the transition period during which the original owner and Yuichi looked similar, others would only think that he had inexplicably become much more handsome, but upon closer inspection they could not tell why.

…………

at the same time.

Tachibana Haruna sat upright on the sofa with her brows furrowed. Too many things had happened tonight, each one heavier than the last, and she was filled with sorrow.

Yuichi must be very sad now, right? What I said must have left a deep shadow in his heart... She still has no idea how to make up for it.

As for... Hagiwara Shuri, she was initially attracted by Hagiwara Shuri's humor and wit, and the two of them got along well and gradually became closer.

The two of them have never even held hands, at most they are just friends with a little affection, so... it's not too late to cut your losses now!

After a long silence and rehearsing the rejection scene countless times in her mind, Tachibana Haruna took a deep breath, picked up the phone and dialed the number.

Maybe because she was nervous, or maybe because she wanted to end this relationship as soon as possible, Tachibana Haruna stated her purpose the moment she dialed the number:

"Um! Mr. Hagiwara, if you are married, we should not have any contact anymore!"

"Oh?! What were you doing in your previous relationship? Can you tell me, an outsider, about it?"