Hikigaya Hachiman is still in the dark

So in the end, I can only say this, I am so sorry for staying in the United States...

This approach certainly has its drawbacks, because the opinion of the American student was not sought in advance, so this approach is likely to cause the American student's disgust, and she may dislike Niwa even more afterwards.

And, most importantly, the relationship between Liumei and I might disappear because of this incident. Liumei will regard me as Niwa's accomplice, and the relationship between us will probably never return to the state it was before.

The risk is so huge, which is exactly why Yukinoshita is worried. If it were just for Niwa, I wouldn't have to go to such lengths. In Yukinoshita's understanding, most of the reasons for this matter are actually Niwa himself. Now it's enough to let Niwa bear the consequences of his own mistakes.

There is nothing wrong with this, but it is not just that. The purpose of my doing this is actually more to stay in the United States.

If Rumi continues to have conflicts with Niwa, her environment will not change much and she may even fall into an even worse situation.

So, I have no choice but to give it a try.

Hahaha, this is really ridiculous. To be honest, my approach is essentially the same as what Niwa did before. We were both doing things that we thought were good for Liu Mei, but we didn't even ask Liu Mei about her opinion on the matter itself...

However, I really want to be able to fully come out of my study in the United States and be able to walk freely on my own happy path.

The performance of the stage play is also to help Liu Mei increase her popularity among the people of Haibin High School. If she is the "Queen" of the stage play, then it is not strange for Niwa to have a crush on her. At that time, although Liu Mei cannot have the peaceful campus life she imagined before, such a life will definitely get better. Liu Mei will probably be able to get what she wants. I hope so...

Even if Rumi is still cold after becoming like that, with Origina by her side, Origina will definitely be able to help Rumi manage her interpersonal relationships. I believe they can do it, even though I may no longer be with them by then. But after all, I have always been doing things like a watcher, so it doesn't matter...

In a student union full of contradictions, Orikusa is able to maintain such popularity. If we infer from this, Orikusa should be able to grasp the degree of interpersonal communication.

I have considered everything that can be considered. Now it depends on Niwa himself. Whether this guy can tell his story completely is the key to this operation.

Come on, express all the words you have always wanted to say to the students in the United States and all the feelings you have always wanted to express to the students in the United States in this stage play!

For your past self, for your future self, and for all those who are praying on this Christmas Eve.

"A long time ago, I had someone I liked." Niwa finally began to speak on the stage.

"A long time ago, I had someone I liked." Niwa said and emphasized again: "At that time, I was not what I am now. I was still fat and didn't know how to express my thoughts."

At this point, the spotlight turned to the screen, where was a photo of Niwa in high school. There was an immediate uproar from the audience below the stage. It's no wonder, as I was also very surprised when I first saw this photo.

The person in the photo is just eating normally, there is nothing special about him, but the key point is that the owner of the photo is a very fat man. No, maybe "fat" is not enough to describe him, maybe "obese" is more appropriate.

At that time, Niwa was 1.6 meters tall and weighed 1.6 meters. No matter how you understand it, it was beyond common sense.

He had a lot of excess fat on his face and his clothes looked like they would tear at any moment. This was exactly what Niwa was doing.

It was so bad that I couldn't believe my eyes when I first saw it. Looking at Niwa and then looking at the photo, I felt like my entire outlook on life was shaken.

But this photo is also proof of Niwa's hard work. From it, you can see how hard Niwa has worked to study in the United States. This is also the biggest reason why I decided to help Niwa.

"I was like another member of this world. I was at the bottom, watching the rest of the people interacting with each other. I couldn't accept others because at the time, I felt that no one would accept me. Even those who approached me did so just to laugh at me, or to highlight their excellence through me. I did see their contempt for me among those people. Even if it was only a minority, I became hostile to this world." Niwa squatted down in pain, covering his face with his hands to hide his expression.

"This painful experience continued until that day, when I met the angel of my destiny." Niwa stood up, and a trace of happiness finally appeared on his face that was originally tired and filled with sadness.

"At that time I thought that the person must be sent by God to save me." Niwa said this while covering his heart with one hand and reaching towards the sky with the other.

"During the school festival and sports festival, I was forced to participate in the marathon. For me at that time, sports were undoubtedly the most difficult thing in the world. So, after I ran a short distance, I came to the rest room prepared by the school to give up the race. At that time, when I entered the resting place, the other people who were preparing there quickly walked away from me. I was used to their behavior, so I didn't say anything. I just found a secluded corner to rest and prepare to go back to the classroom directly."

"At this time, she walked over to my side and handed me a glass of water. When I looked up, I saw her eyes. Her eyes were so clear and beautiful. They were definitely the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen in my life."

"Moreover, at the most critical moment, there was nothing in her eyes that I had always hated. She was special. She treated me and the rest of the people equally. She was not prejudiced."

"At that time, something surged into my heart. Even though the girl didn't say a word to me, I couldn't help but fall in love with her at that time." Niwa on the stage showed a satisfied smile. Presumably, that time was probably the happiest moment for him so far.

"After that, I deliberately observed the girl. She was still indifferent to almost everyone, but I knew that she was actually very gentle and kind-hearted. When she was sad and confused, she would often go to a stand alone and look into the distance. When she was happy, she would go to a cafe alone and drink coffee. I knew a lot of her habits, and gradually, a strange idea sprouted in my mind."

"If only, the way that girl looked at me was a little different... If only the way that girl looked at me had something more that others didn't have."

"I kept thinking about this, but I knew I couldn't do it right now. So I kept working hard, started training, started learning, started getting along with different people, and worked hard to improve my interpersonal skills."

"Finally, I achieved my goal. I rejected a better high school and applied to the same school as the girl. At my own request, I entered the same class as the girl. Everything went according to the script, but..." At this time, Niwa squatted on the ground, holding his head in pain.

"But everything I did did not take the girl's feelings into consideration. Everything I did was a nuisance to the girl. Everything I did made her isolated from the rest of the people without her realizing it. Not only did I not notice it, I was even thinking about why the girl's eyes on me remained the same."

"Finally, when I saw the girl getting close to other people, I lost all my reason. I used my own way to make things difficult for the man who was much better than me. I tried every way to prevent him from having contact with the girl."

"Finally, I finally understood the truth. That man is actually the girl's brother. I have always been wrong, but things can't be undone. I have done the thing that I regret the most." Niwa said, shedding tears of regret. His performance was so real that some of the audience members in the audience sobbed as if they felt his pain. I looked around and saw that some people's eyes were indeed moist.

Well done, Niwa, your emotions are conveyed very well.

"Can I be redeemed as I am now?" Niwa said this as he curled up into a ball on the ground, pounding the stage with his hands to express his unwillingness.

Sad music started playing, followed by the sound of rain.

After flickering for a while, the spotlight moved to Niwa's side, where Rumi, still dressed as an angel, was looking at Niwa quietly.

Liu Mei's expression hasn't changed much, it's still that indifferent, yet looks very sad.

What are you thinking about now, now that you are in the United States? After knowing everything about Niwa, how will you face him?

If you know that everything a person does is for himself, it would be impossible to have no feelings at all!

The final result is up to you. Liumei, I believe in you.

Even if you don't forgive Niwa, you should be able to make friends other than Orikusa with your stage performances. Although your situation may get worse because of Niwa, Niwa should be able to control the situation, and then you won't encounter the same thing again...

If you forgive Niwa, you will not be the only one who gets redemption. Although they have hurt you before, they are not bad in nature. I believe in Mr. Hiratsuka's judgment, and I hope they can also get redemption. I am really sorry for doing such a thing, Rumi, I am really sorry that I have to force you to make such a difficult choice...

But sometimes, people can't do without making their own choices. Liumei, this is the last thing I, your Hachiman, can do for you. Even if you can't be saved, I will always keep an eye on you, but I believe that you can do it, who wants you to be Liumei...

So, if you are studying in the United States, please take a good look at us like this, and make your own final choice on this stage!

Chapter 213: Tsurumi Rumi's Final Response

The entire venue fell silent, and everyone was waiting for Liu Mei's reply on the stage.

It is understandable to have such a feeling. After watching the performance, everyone has put themselves into the role of "Niwa", so now everyone is looking forward to what Niwa's final outcome will be.

To be fair, each of us has had this experience, working hard for someone with good intentions, but in the end the fact is that we do something that hurts others.

Everyone will have such an experience to a greater or lesser extent, so correspondingly, everyone will also have some sense of involvement in this role to a greater or lesser extent.

So in the end, everyone hopes to get an answer, an answer from the person they care about.

If you are studying in the United States, what answer would you give?

Liumei's expression was very stiff, but I could see some hesitation in it. Although it was very subtle, Liumei was indeed wavering.

I felt someone holding my hand tightly, and I looked to my side and found Hai Zhixing looking at Niwa and Rumi on the stage seriously, her hand tightly holding my sleeve. Because the situation was very special, I didn't say anything to Hai Zhixing to let go.

"I..." Liu Mei on the stage finally spoke, her voice trembling with fear.

Speak up and tell me what you think about studying in the United States. Please be serious and speak out what you think in your heart.

"I think that wrong is wrong!"

Time seemed to stand still, and everyone was frozen in place because of Liu Mei's words.

This was the case with Niwa on the stage, with me off the stage, and with everyone in the entire stadium.

A painful expression appeared on Niwa's face. This time it was no longer an act, but real, Niwa's most essential feeling.

Under the spotlight, Liu Mei is no longer shaken, and determination can be seen in her eyes.

Is that so? Is this your final choice to stay in the United States? Did you still fail to forgive Niwa in the end?

"But, young man, that's what I think. What do you think?"

I thought everything was over, but after hearing Liumei's voice, I looked at her in surprise. Niwa also looked up in surprise. We didn't know what Liumei was thinking.

"Young man, what do you think? What do you think about this matter?" Liu Mei asked again.

"Me, me?" Niwa looked a little absent-minded: "I know that the damage in the past cannot be repaired. The damage is like a nail deeply embedded in a wooden board. Even if the nail is taken out, it still leaves an indelible scar on the board."

There is nothing wrong with this, mistakes are mistakes, and the injuries suffered can never be fully filled.

"But I still want to work hard, not to make the scars disappear, but to let that person get what they want and not think about the scars anymore. I hope that person can feel the kindness of the world again. I hope I can see the different scenery that she saw... I, I still have many, many things I want to tell her, I..."

The crisp sound of "tick-tock" rang out in the quiet gymnasium.

Did Niwa cry again?

Everyone in the gymnasium was watching the performance on the stage quietly. Because everyone was so quiet, the sound of Niwa's tears dripping on the ground could be heard so clearly.

"Why am I crying?" Niwa reached out and touched his cheek, then looked at his hand in disbelief: "Why am I still crying? I clearly told myself to be strong, but why can't I control myself?"

Niwa's voice sounded extremely helpless.

I see. Niwa, you really work hard. You really work hard for you and your studies in the United States.

"It's okay, boy. This is normal. You don't have to worry!" Rumi reached out and pulled Niwa up.

"I understand what you want to say to me. Go forward bravely and use your true actions to earn that person's forgiveness." When she said this, Liumei whispered something to Niwa.

"But you must remember your promise and not let that girl be troubled again. You must know that an angel can only forgive you once."

Rumi, who was holding Niwa, no longer had any hesitation or entanglement on her face, and she smiled. It was a very warm smile that could light up the entire night.

"Yeah." Niwa, who was being supported, looked at Liumei in disbelief, but then he smiled and responded to Liumei in this way.

This ending may be the best ending.

Those two people worked hard!

It seems that what happened between the two people has come to an end.

Just as I was feeling relieved, I felt my sleeve being pulled by a stronger force.

I turned to look at Sea Star in confusion, wanting to remind her to let go of my hand, but the scene in front of me shocked me.

I don't know when the Star of the Sea began to cry silently. Two lines of cold tears glowed faintly under the reflection of the light. The surging sadness from the Star of the Sea buried me.

"Star of the Sea?"

"It's nothing. It's a really wonderful stage play. You're worthy of being called Mr. Hikigaya." After hearing my voice, Hai Zhixing quickly took out her handkerchief and wiped her tears, but I could still feel the deep turmoil in Hai Zhixing's heart.

"Well, that's it for today. See you later, Mr. Hikigaya."

After saying this, Hai Zhixing left his seat without any further explanation.

Although I was confused, when I stood up, the play had officially ended and many people stood up, cheered and walked towards the stage. The crowded crowd quickly distanced me from the Star of the Sea.

That child... Although he was worried about Hai Zhixing, he was the person in charge of the stage play after all. After the performance, it was natural for him to go backstage to see the actors.

Everyone backstage looked very happy, and it was no wonder. After all, the response to this stage play was very enthusiastic. If it could be welcomed by everyone, then all the previous hard work would not be in vain, so everyone showed a very happy smile.

When they saw me coming, everyone bowed to me and I waved back to them.

"Teacher Hikigaya?" I walked a little further and heard Hua Nian's happy voice greeting me.

"The performance was great." I praised Huanian as soon as I saw him. Although I was responsible for part of the stage work, the subsequent work was basically done by Huanian alone. Huanian certainly had a great contribution to the success of the stage play.

"It was only with the help of Mr. Hikigaya that I was able to..."

"Excessive modesty is not a good thing, classmate Huanian."

"Oh, but that..." Huanian looked a little flustered.

"Feel it well. The success of this stage play is because you worked hard." Hua Nian was silent for a while, as if she was thinking about something, and then she smiled again: "Well, I know."

"More importantly, do you know where Niwa and the others are?"

"Well, their performance was excellent and it really added a lot of points to the stage play. They should be on the roof now."

"Okay, I know."

After nodding, I walked towards the rooftop.

When we reached the rooftop, we could see Niwa and Rumi from quite a distance.

Although they had reconciled before, it seemed that they still needed some time to ease the tension. Looking around, one could see that the two of them were standing on either side of the rooftop, not far apart from each other.

Really, things have become like this, what are these two people still thinking about?

I walked to the empty space between the two people.

"Yo."

I greeted both of them and they both looked surprised.

"Mr. Hikigaya, when did you get here?"

"Hachiman?"

"I've been here for a long time, but you two just didn't notice."

Standing in such an awkward confrontation like this, of course you can't notice the changes around you. You are completely unaware of my arrival. Despite this, I can still reluctantly forgive you. Yes, I can forgive you, I will forgive you...

"Well, um..." Niwa stuttered and wanted to say something.

"Don't thank me. It's not me that made Liumei forgive you. It's because of your own efforts. You don't need to thank me so much."