Don't you guys dislike me?

While she was secretly sighing, Tachibana Haruna had already opened her new umbrella and walked some distance away on the wet floor.

He hurried to follow.

"Hina, do you have a minute? I have something important to talk to you about."

Using words as sincere as possible, and giving up any teasing or hope of bringing up old feelings, Hagiwara Hiiragi wanted to let Tachibana Haruna see his determination and actions.

"No."

Simply ending the topic, Hagiwara Hiiragi once again missed Haruna's previous gentleness, or rather, her gentleness towards him.

"Don't say that. Considering that I brought you an umbrella on a rainy day, let's find a place to chat. It only takes ten minutes! No, five minutes will be enough!"

Haruna was really annoyed by Hagiwara Hiiragi's shamelessness, so she just let him finish what he was saying, and then he would leave obediently.

"If you have anything to say, just say no."

"This place... is a little inappropriate..."

His smile seemed a little shy and a little difficult to express. His eyes under the mirror looked at Tachibana Haruna awkwardly, with a hint of negotiation.

"Then there is nothing to talk about. Your affairs have nothing to do with me."

Tachibana Haruna ignored Hagiwara Hiiragi's expression, left this sentence and walked away into the gradually hazy drizzle.

After several attempts to persuade her to no avail, Hagiwara Hiiragi finally spoke out the words that had been stuck in his throat for a long time:

"Hina, I'm divorced."

The voice was suppressed by the sound of rain, it was flat and indifferent, but it sounded like a relief as if a heavy burden had been lifted.

"for you."

Tachibana Haruna's eyes widened slightly, and raindrops kept flashing before her eyes, but Hagiwara Hiiragi could still vaguely read a little surprise in her eyes, and she couldn't help but feel a little relieved that this couldn't attract Haruna's attention.

Then he really has no other choice.

"So can you give me some time... let's talk."

There was strong expectation in Hagiwara Hiiragi's eyes. He walked closer, and couldn't wait to know her reply.

"Um……"

……

……

Tachibana Haruna specifically chose a remote cafe so that the scene of her and Hagiwara Hiiragi walking together would not be seen by their colleagues, and no boring rumors would spread.

When she walked into the store, she was greeted by the air-conditioned air and her arms felt a little cold, probably because they were splashed by rain on the way in.

Looking around the store, the classic and dreamy decoration style seems to have a unique charm. The middle-aged store manager with a mustache is sitting at the table, and at the bar...

I had really bad luck today. Not only did I not bring an umbrella when it rained, but I was suddenly pestered by Hagiwara Hiiragi, and finally ran into Yuichi in the store.

Why is Yuichi here? He is wearing a uniform, so he must be an employee of the store... This is terrible, why does Yuichi have to work here?!! And when he is with this guy.

I chose a remote place on purpose!

Damn! What bad luck...

Tachibana Haruna pursed her lips, turned her head and glared fiercely at Hagiwara Hiiragi, who also had an ugly expression on his face.

"Hina, how about we change the restaurant?"

After all, he was scared of being oppressed by his wife. He was afraid that Youyi would go to Hagiwara Sawae to complain. After all, the so-called divorce was just his own decision.

"No! This one!"

121. I won’t give up

Tachibana Haruna knew that if she turned around and left now, it would be difficult to explain clearly later, so it was better for her to show her attitude here in front of Yuichi, which might help to save the situation to some extent.

The rain kept falling, accompanied by the whistling sound of the wind, but the store was surprisingly quiet.

Tachibana Haruna and Hagiwara Hiiragi sat down, both staring at the menu absentmindedly, with no intention of ordering.

"Excuse me, what can you two do for me?"

The calm voice woke the two people sitting opposite each other from their thoughts.

Tachibana Haruna couldn't help but look up at Yuichi. Her gorgeous purple eyes were more dazzling than the exquisite pendants on the roof. His expression was still as calm as ever. Tachibana Haruna didn't know whether she should be glad or disappointed...

As expected, it was really difficult to pretend to be calm when facing Yuichi. I just glanced at him secretly and was scared in my heart, afraid that Yuichi would misunderstand me.

"Hey~ Yuichi is working here."

She tilted her head and looked at Youyi with a sweet smile. There was nothing she could do. She really couldn't stand Youyi's calmness. It didn't feel real at all, as if she was dancing in the clouds. She didn't know what was hidden under the thin clouds. Her heart was in a panic.

Tachibana Haruna's expectations were destined to be dashed. Yuichi nodded without changing his expression at all.

But Tachibana Haruna's words made Miura Yumiko, who was not far away, suddenly realize. She remembered the older sister who took care of Yuichi when he was sick.

The girl did not stop wiping her hands. After all, in her eyes, Tachibana Haruna should have come with her boyfriend, and she was not aware of the complicated relationship between the three people at all.

“I’d like a latte, please.”

Hagiwara Hiiragi felt that he needed to win back Haruna's attention and get Hoshino Yuichi away as soon as possible so that he could continue the conversation.

"Ok."

Yuu turned his head to look at Tachibana Haruna, who seemed to have something else to say, but in the end she could only reply listlessly:

"A cappuccino."

"Hold on."

Yuichi turned and left, taking away Hagiwara Hiiragi's longing gaze with him. His sharp eyes only reflected the figure of one person from beginning to end.

Tachibana Haruna didn't know if the next topic was necessary. Hagiwara Hiiragi's divorce had little to do with her. She was more afraid that Hagiwara Sawae would go to find Yuichi for her husband, that wolf-like woman...

A certain extreme thought popped up in her mind. Perhaps it would be better to tell Yuichi directly at this time and explain to him clearly why she was with Hagiwara Hiiragi, even though Yuichi didn't seem to care.

But that wasn't in her character.

It took a long time for Tachibana Haruna to come back to her senses. She casually adjusted the hem of her skirt and apologized for her distraction:

"sorry."

Hagiwara Hiiragi was slightly stunned and could only accept her apology with a fake smile. The table was indeed too far away.

"It's ok."

After the words were spoken, there was a long silence.

Tachibana Haruna was staring at the rain falling from the eaves in fascination. Her beautiful eyelashes drooped and trembled slightly, and there was an unremovable sorrow in her eyes. Her melancholy expression made Hagiwara Hiiragi look a little silly.

That’s right…this is the kind of gentle and delicate wife he is looking for, not the cold and condescending tyrant at home.

"Hina, do you still remember the first time I met you..."

In order to help Tachibana Haruna build up her emotions, Hagiwara Hiiragi tried to bring back her memories of their past, but their time together was too short, so he had to rehearse every detail and try to make the memories seem beautiful and meaningful.

The steady voice with a slight sigh was the only sound in the quiet cafe. It lasted for a long time, starting with a slight smile and ending with no ups and downs.

At some point, the voice stopped.

No... it can't be conveyed at all...

Hagiwara Hiiragi clenched his hands on the table into fists. No matter how emotional his words were, they could not make those watery eyes ripple at all. A deep feeling of powerlessness surged in his heart.

He pushed the frame of his glasses and found that he was sweating lightly.

“Your latte.”

Miura Yumiko brought the coffee to the table. Hagiwara Hiiragi thanked him and took a sip. The slight bitterness melted in his mouth, soothing his restless heart a little.

"Aren't you the girl who came to You's house last time?"

Only then did Tachibana Haruna recognize Miura Yumiko.

"Well, I'm Yuichi's classmate, Miura Yumiko. Thank you for your care last time."

After all, she was the one who took care of Yuichi, Yumiko replied seriously.

"I'm his neighbor, just call me Sister Hina. When did Miura and Yuichi start working here? That guy didn't even tell me."

Hagiwara Hiiragi was thrown aside. He took another sip and always felt that there was not enough milk in the latte.

"It's been a while, and he didn't tell me. If he hadn't come here for a part-time job, I would have been kept in the dark."

Youmiko snorted, her dissatisfaction written all over her face.

Tachibana Haruna nodded in agreement.

The two men reached a consensus on some strange points.

They chatted for a while, and the topic mostly revolved around Yuichi who served as the anchor. Miura Yumiko wanted to know more about Yuichi, while Tachibana Haruna wanted to know about his recent situation.

Hagiwara Hiiragi's face was somewhat gloomy. He should have invited Tachibana Haruna, so why didn't she talk to him?

The man's Adam's apple moved slightly, and most of the coffee in the cup was gone, as if this could explain his bitterness.

"what……"

Miura Yumiko, who was chatting with Tachibana Haruna, suddenly realized her identity and cried out with her hands covering her mouth:

"I'm sorry, I disturbed you."

As they spoke, the girl's ambiguous gaze lingered between the two of them.

"It's okay, our relationship is not what you think."

Tachibana Haruna waved her hand, her eyes moved slightly, but her gaze fell on Yuichi. It was unknown who she was talking to with this explanation.

Of course, Yumiko Miura didn't believe it. She just thought she was shy and didn't dare to admit it, so she left with a smile.

Tachibana Haruna wanted her to stay a little longer. After all, it was really embarrassing to listen to Hagiwara Hiiragi's self-righteous and sensational remarks. No matter how much the wife exaggerated, it was not presentable.

Yang Cai stirred the coffee and took a sip. The sweet smile just now seemed to be dissolved by the coffee, and only a blank expression remained:

"Mr. Hagiwara, the reason you came to me here shouldn't just be to say these meaningless words, right? I have something else to do later, and I can't wait for you forever. If there is something important, please tell me as soon as possible."

"This……"

Hagiwara Hiiragi found it difficult to speak for a moment. Haruna's attitude seemed to be waiting for him to say it and then reject it without leaving any room for negotiation.

He couldn't help feeling a little anxious. He didn't know when Hagiwara Sawae would find him. If she did, he would never have a second chance to say these words.

But according to the current situation, once the words are spoken, the hope will be dashed, which is almost inevitable, so:

"It seems that today is not a good day to talk. Let's talk about it next time, Haruna."

Tachibana Haruna is his motivation and hope to get rid of Hagiwara Sawae. If he loses hope while escaping, he will definitely be dragged back to that home without any dignity and live a life in darkness.

122.Response

"There won't be a next time, Hagiwara-san. I have no obligation to chat with you. My time is equally valuable. Please don't come to me again in the future."

Tachibana Haruna's voice was not loud, but it was loud enough in the quiet cafe. Her pretty face was determined, which made Hagiwara Hiiragi smile awkwardly without saying a word.

When he passed by her, he left a message:

"Hina, I won't give up." Then he walked away.

I will not give up and I cannot give up.

You need to be thick-skinned to pursue a girl, and Hagiwara Hiiragi carries it through to the end.

Tachibana Haruna sat on the soft seat, sipping her coffee in small sips.

The drizzle outside the window became more and more intense, and small puddles gradually accumulated on the wet ground outside. It just so happened that she had no intention of leaving.

I saw the gray in the sky gradually thicker, the dark clouds gathered more and more, and finally it all turned black.

The store manager looked up from his book and found that it was already night, so he asked Yuichi and Miura Yumiko to finish their work early and said:

"It's dark now, be careful."