Mygo, this is not the ending I want!

She didn't reach her stop until the sky turned dark.

After taking another taxi, Shiina Maki arrived near her home. She got out of the car and sent a message to Suzuki Suke.

"Do you have time now?"

Suzuki Jie had already walked out of the training room at this time. He planned to have a casual dinner.

Seeing the message from Shiina Maki, he answered truthfully: "Yes, what's wrong, Maki-san."

"I'm already in Ikebukuro. Send me your location and I'll come find you." Shiina Maki said directly.

Suzukisuke stopped and shared his seat with Shiina Maki. He found a bench and sat down.

He waited quietly for Shiina Maki to arrive.

Normally, Shiina Maki wouldn't be in Ikebukuro today. She should be at school because she still has classes to attend to.

But when I think about today and Shiina Maki's abnormality.

Suzuki probably guessed why Shiina Maki did this, she did it for herself...

This made him a little unsure of what to do, so he could only quietly look at the dark sky.

Shiina Maki ran towards the address where Suzuki Suke was. She had a guitar on her back, and the guitar swayed on her back as she ran, which consumed more of her energy.

Suzukisuke sat on a bench, looking around while checking his phone to avoid missing any messages from Maki.

Until a running figure appeared in front of him.

The girl's chest was shaking.

Shiina Maki was getting closer and closer. She stopped right next to Suzukisuke and gasped.

"Ha ha....."

She leaned her hands on the back of the chair and breathed hard.

After a long while, when her body had recovered, she sat down next to Suzuki Jie. Her breathing was still a little rapid, obviously the exercise just now was too intense.

Shiina Maki smiled and looked at her younger brother who was four years younger than her and asked:

"You received a lot of gifts today, didn't you?"

Suzuki thought for a moment and answered honestly, "Yeah."

Shiina Maki took off the guitar backpack and handed it to Suzuki Suke.

"Here, this is for you."

Suzuki was a little hesitant.

Because he knew that what Shiina Maki gave him would definitely not be a cheap item.

"Hurry up and take it. I'll be angry if you don't." Shiina Maki pretended to be angry.

Only then did Suzukisuke take the guitar.

"Open it and try it." Shiina Maki said with a smile.

Suzukisuke unzipped the bag and took out the guitar.

He plucked the strings and produced a rhythmic sound.

He tried to play his favorite songs.

After a moment, he confirmed that the guitar was of good quality.

"How is it? Do you like it?" Shiina Maki smiled.

Suzuki nodded: "I like it."

But he suddenly remembered that he had not prepared a gift for Shiina Maki yet.

Because Shiina Maki is a college student and I am a high school student, I can't give her the gift in person on this day.

Moreover, he did not expect that Shiina Maki would return to Ikebukuro on this day.

"Sister Maki, I'm sorry I couldn't prepare a gift for you." Suzuki Jie felt a little guilty.

"It's okay, Jie has a gift for me right now." Shiina Maki smiled.

"What?" Suzukisuke looked at Shiina Maki curiously and asked.

"Just consider it a gift to me if you can accompany me for dinner." Shiina Maki said cheerfully.

"Besides, I've been driving for so long and I'm already a little hungry. Come with me, little brother."

Suzuki did not refuse.

But he laughed and said, "This is clearly a treat from Maki-sama, how can it be considered my gift?"

"Then what does it mean?" Shiina Maki asked with a smile.

"How about I treat Maki-san to dinner? I'll pay later." Suzuki suggested.

Shiina Maki thought for a moment and shook her head: "Suke is still a student, so I'll treat you. If you're so kind, just don't forget your sister in the future."

Suzuki knew that once Shiina Maki made a decision, it would not be changed, so he nodded.

Shiina Maki brought Suzuki Suke to a Western restaurant. The cost of food here was not low. If Suzuki Suke paid, Shiina Maki would feel bad for him, but if she paid for it herself, it would not be a big deal, as her scholarship was enough anyway.

Shiina Maki asked some questions about the band, and Suzukisuke answered with a smile. The two continued to communicate until the food was served.

Shiina Maki cut a piece of steak, dipped it in the sauce on the side and put it into her mouth.

The aroma of oil filled my mouth, and swallowing it effectively relieved my hunger.

The two of them were silent for a moment, both concentrating on eating the dishes on the table.

Shiina Maki felt her body regain energy and spoke with a smile.

"By the way, you should know why I came back suddenly, right?"

She started to get into the topic.

Suzukisuke was silent for a moment, then pointed at himself: "Because of me?"

Shiina Maki laughed heartily: "I thought you were going to play dumb!"

Suzukisuke shook his head: "If you pretend to be stupid about something so obvious, then I'm really bad."

"That's right..." Shiina Maki nodded, then she looked at Suzukisuke with a serious expression: "In that case, I'll be more direct."

Shiina Maki took a breath, then looked into Suzukisuke's eyes: "Suke, I like you."

She stared straight into Suzukisuke's eyes, wanting to know his answer.

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Those were a pair of clear and moving eyes.

Through it, Suzukisuke can completely see into Shiina Maki's mind.

She did not hide anything from herself, just let her inner thoughts be seen and quietly waited for her response.

Suzukisuke closed his eyes for a moment, then opened them and replied, "I like Maki-nee too... but I already accepted Aine's confession just now."

He couldn't lie to Shiina Maki, who had completely opened her heart to him, so he still chose to be honest.

"Is that so..." Shiina Maki felt a little happy and a little disappointed when she heard Suzuki Suke's answer.

I was happy that Suzuki Suke did not abandon his feelings for me just because he had established a relationship with Chihaya Aine, but I was disappointed that it was too late.

If she could be two years younger and be a high school student like Suzuki Suke, she wouldn't have to leave Ikebukuro; she was sure that she would be able to win over Suzuki Suke.

But the reality is that because of her studies, the time she and Suzuki Suke spend together in real life is far less than that spent with Chihaya Aine who goes to Suzuki Suke's house every day.

This was the result she could have expected.

"I understand." Shiina Maki took a deep breath.

Since it has already happened, there is nothing she can do to change it.

She won't do anything to destroy other people's feelings.

She knew that due to the age difference between them, she would never be able to accompany Suzuki Sukuro every day like Chihaya Aine did.

After Suzuki Suke graduates from high school, she will also graduate from college. At that time, Suzuki Suke will continue to be in the same school with Chihaya Aine, while she will have her own career.

So she knew that she had completely lost, lost in the four extra years.

There is no way around it.

She didn't say anything more, but quietly ate the remaining food.

Suzuki Jie also carefully used his knife and fork to eat the remaining barbecue.

Dinner is coming to an end.

"Come walk with me." Even Shiina Maki, who always has clear goals, feels a little confused and upset at this moment.

Suzuki Jie walked beside her, his mood was equally complicated.

Two people walked on the busy street without saying a word.

Shiina Maki sorted out her thoughts in her mind.

What should she do?

Should I gradually reduce contact with Suzuki Suke or continue to maintain this friendship?

It is obviously unrealistic to stop contacting each other. Suzuki Jie has done nothing wrong. It would be too petty for her to do so. Besides, she doesn't want to do so either.

So continue to be friends?

Although she was somewhat unwilling, this was the only option she had.

Maki Shiina believes that the outcome of a relationship certainly does not always end in marriage.

If friendship can be settled over time, it will not be inferior to love.

If you think about it carefully, each of Suzuki Suke's teammates is a beautiful girl with a unique style.

Since he could maintain friendship with them, then of course I could too.

The answer was almost certain in Shiina Maki's mind.

As long as there is no problem in the relationship between Suzuki Suke and Chihaya Aine, she and Suzuki Suke will become the most sincere friends.

Shiina Maki suddenly patted Suzukisuke's shoulder and said with a smile, "In that case, I am willing to be your most sincere friend. No matter what problems you encounter in the future, you can tell me, and I will definitely help you."

Suzukisuke looked at Shiina Maki, who had regained her smile, and he felt that the old Maki had returned.

He nodded: "Me too, I will help you if you have any difficulties in the future, Maki-san."

"I feel relieved with your words."

Shiina Maki looked at the neon lights in the distance.

"By the way, since you have accepted Aine's confession, why isn't she with you tonight?" Shiina Maki suddenly remembered and asked.

Logically speaking, men and women who are in a relationship should naturally stick together.

“Well…Aine is actually feeling really embarrassed now. I guess she doesn’t know how to get along with others after they’ve confirmed their relationship.”

Suzukisuke answered with a smile. He still remembered how cute she looked after she accepted Chihaya Aine's confession.

"I see..." Shiina Maki looked at Suzuki Suke's smiling face and nodded.

After a while, Shiina Maki felt her feet a little sore. Both picking gifts and taking the bus to find Suzuki Suke had exhausted her strength, and she felt she needed to rest.

"Okay, it's getting late, I'm a little tired, you should go back and rest too." Shiina Maki looked at Suzuki Suke tiredly.

"it is good."

Just as she was about to leave, Shiina Maki suddenly remembered something.

"By the way, introduction..." she continued.

"what happened?"

Shiina Maki looked at the guitar backpack on Suzukisuke's back and smiled, "If it's not broken, you should keep using the guitar I gave you."

"Yeah." Suzuki nodded seriously.

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