Lonely Rock for the Blind

After Nekoyashiki Haru finished speaking, he hesitated for a moment and then sat up.

"!"

Yamada Ryo was startled and leaned back subconsciously.

Then, warm arms embraced Yamada Ryo.

Nekoyashiki Haru's voice rang out.

"I hope Liang can always do what he likes, just like a loner, free and independent, doing whatever he wants. He won't force himself because of me, and won't abandon his individuality because of me. If that happens, it will be a good result for me."

"... "

Yamada Ryo's body trembled, and then he reached out carefully and hugged Nekayashiki Haru's body.

The boy is still very thin, but compared to before, he seems to have gained a little weight.

His smiles kept growing, and his hands kept getting stronger.

This is all because…

"Because of you...that's why I have to stay."

Nekoyashiki Haru released the hug.

"So, Liang, from now on..."

Nekayashiki Haru's smile brightened a little.

"Go to bed early."

"…Um…"

Yamada Ryo covered his heart, which was beating faster and faster, and his slightly hot face with his hands.

"I see...I'll go to bed early."

"Ah."

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded vigorously.

"Thank you, Ryo."

"... "

Yamada Ryo lowered his head, unable to utter a word.

...

……

.........

late at night.

Yamada Ryo was lying on the sofa with his eyes closed.

However, no matter how tightly I close my eyes, my mood remains active.

Can't sleep...

His heartbeat was as fast as the beat of a drum, and Yamada Ryo narrowed his eyes.

The temperature on my cheeks is still hot.

“…This…is really bad…”

Yamada Ryo said softly, then stood up from the sofa.

After standing up, Yamada Ryo hesitated for a while.

Then he looked in the direction of Nekayashiki Haru's bedroom.

“…Are you asleep?”

she asked.

There was no response from the room.

“…Tsk…”

Yamada Ryo smacked his lips lightly and then stood there.

The alarm clock made a clicking sound.

Time keeps passing.

It keeps flowing.

It was not known how long it took, until Yamada Ryo felt her feet a little numb, she walked towards Nekayashiki Haru's room.

In the pitch darkness, she didn't turn on the light.

Even though she knew the other person couldn't see anything, she still didn't turn on the light.

He walked up to Nekayashiki Haru and looked down at the boy's sleeping face.

"...After telling me all that...you're still able to sleep..."

Yamada Ryo squatted down and poked Nekayashiki Haru's face with his finger in dissatisfaction.

“…hard…”

Yamada Ryoan commented, then lowered his head.

"You're sleeping so soundly... Why aren't you awake now? If you were awake... I could go back to sleep..."

Yamada Ryo raised his head, his breathing gradually became heavier, and his golden eyes were fixed on Nekayashiki Haru's face.

"...I will sleep well from now on...Just consider it my defeat..."

Yamada Ryo promised once again, then put his face close to Nekayashiki Haru's sleeping face.

Yamada Ryo began to subconsciously imagine the scene after Nekayashiki Haru chose to leave that day.

I personally pushed away the person I had made a promise to, said nothing when he asked for help, and kept avoiding the feeling of losing him.

It must be a scene that makes people unable to smile.

"So... let's always be friends..."

Yamada Ryo said softly.

"My life...maybe I can't live without you?"

"Think about it this way...you're really a terrible guy..."

"...But don't worry...I won't..."

Yamada Ryo wanted to tell him about his previous promise.

But at this moment I couldn't say it at all.

It was as if her vocal cords had betrayed her, causing her breathing to hitch.

She opened her mouth again.

"I would never..."

After that... I couldn't speak again...

Yamada Ryo's pupils shrank sharply.

She stood up trembling.

The shrunken golden pupils also trembled violently.

The boy's peaceful sleeping face is still there.

It makes people feel cute and comfortable.

Makes me want to laugh from the bottom of my heart.

Makes me want...

Yamada Ryo covered his mouth tremblingly.

Then he spoke in a small voice.

“…Sorry…I think I’m going to be a liar…”

Chapter 190: Autumnal Equinox

"Nekoyashiki-kun! Thank you so much!"

At the door of Nekayashiki Haru's apartment, the blue-haired lady was thanking Nekayashiki Haru with her hands clasped together.

"Xiaoliang must have caused you a lot of trouble these days!"

Nekoyashiki Haru shook his head and smiled.

"It's just a few days' stay. It's not a big deal."

"Ah la la~"

Yamada Kyoka covered her mouth and chuckled.

"By the way, Nekayashiki-kun...Ryo shouldn't owe you any money, right? I did ask before, but just to be safe..."

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru was facing the direction of Yamada Ryo.

Yamada Ryo tilted his head and whistled softly.

Nekoyashiki Haru raised his head and looked at Yamada Kyoka.

"No, the money and everything was already paid off last time."

"That's good…"

Yamada Kyoka smiled and then grabbed Yamada Ryo.

"Well, we'll take our leave now."

"it is good."

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded slightly, then said to Yamada Ryo.

"Liang, take a good rest."

"…Um."

Yamada Ryo nodded slightly.

Then, he followed his mother towards the elevator.

...

In the car.

Yamada Ryo was unusually quiet.

Yamada Kyoka looked at the car and suddenly spoke.

"Have you made up your mind about living in someone else's house for a few days, Xiaoliang?"

"... "

Yamada Ryo raised his head and looked at Yamada Kyoka.

Seeing Yamada Ryo through the rearview mirror, Yamada Kyoka continued asking.

"Because you didn't seem to have the book..."

“…No need.”

Yamada Ryo replied.

"I'm letting the cat go home."

"...So, Xiaoliang is not interested after all?"

"Well, not interested."

Yamada Ryo nodded.