Real teaching, hypocritical gray life

"Speaking of which...can I take dinner home and eat it later? Actually, I feel quite full right now."

"..."

After hearing my question, Ichinose suddenly stopped and stood there without saying a word.

"what happened?"

"...I just wanted to feel the current condition of my body. It seems to be the same as Luo's."

"Then let's choose takeout."

Then Ichinose and I randomly picked a takeaway snack bar, packed some food and returned to my dormitory room. The journey was very safe and there were no accidents. However, what I didn't expect was that the change in divination still happened at the last moment.

And this time the disaster lasted for nearly two days...

Chapter 117 I'm Locked

Okonomiyaki.

This is the name of the snack I am enjoying at this moment.

Although I have never tasted it before, I have heard of this famous dish known as "Japanese pizza" in street food before entering this school.

Generally speaking, okonomiyaki is made of eggs, flour, cabbage and other raw materials. At the same time, it is divided into two major factions, namely Kansai-style okonomiyaki (Osaka-style okonomiyaki) and Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki (Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki). Ichinose and I ordered Kansai-style okonomiyaki, which is naturally a little different in style. The cabbage is replaced by green onions, and beef tendons are added, and it is changed to soy sauce flavored scallion.

Since I didn't buy Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki at the same time, I can't compare the taste of the two styles. But the changes made to the Kansai-style okonomiyaki are excellent, so the taste of the basic production must not be inferior.

After finishing the entire portion for one person, I tried a few pieces of grilled rice cakes coated with white miso mixed with soy flour, which was also a satisfying meal.

In the end, it was a pity that the cup noodles that I had not been able to use were still stored in the kitchen cabinet. I bought them shortly after school started to try them out, but my personal memory seemed to have accelerated, so I kept delaying it until now.

"Let me take care of these disposable tableware. You don't have to take care of them."

"I'll do it."

"I'm going back soon anyway, so I might as well throw away the trash on the way."

"Ichinose's dormitory is on the upper floor. If you want to dispose of the garbage, you have to go back to the lobby on the first floor, which is not convenient."

"I have to go out anyway. I've been in too much trouble today, so just leave it to me."

"......All right."

I wanted to continue to refuse symbolically, but considering that this matter might really be entrusted to me in the end, I accepted the proposal. In addition, looking at Ichinose's face, if I continue to persuade him, I might suffer some unnecessary resentment.

I went into the kitchen to wash the grease off my fingertips, and when I came out, Ichinose had already put all the disposable dishes and chopsticks into the trash bag, and even the surface of the table had been wiped clean.

That's really helpful, it saved me a lot of trouble.

I tried to compliment him, but after thinking for a long time, the words that came to my mind were all joking, not very good, and if I didn't control it well, it might cause misunderstanding. In addition, considering that Ichinose couldn't adapt to that kind of format, I didn't say anything in the end.

While Ichinose was still busy between the kitchen and the dining table, I didn't dare to have the lazy idea of ​​turning on the TV to cultivate my character. I had no choice but to go to the storage bags I bought today to sort and pack our things.

Because Ichinose bought many more things than I did when shopping at Keyaki Shopping Center, I couldn't tell which ones were mine and which ones were not. After a lot of effort, I also divided the items neatly into two areas.

“Is this differentiating things?”

At this time, Ichinose also finished taking care of the post-meal matters and came to my side.

"Well, these are all Ichinose's. Check to see if there's anything missing."

"No need, since it's packed in batches, there must be no problem."

"Although I'm glad that Ichinose has such high trust in me, it would be better to check it out anyway. I'm just an ordinary person and I will always make mistakes in some aspects."

"...Luo really dares to say that."

"...There shouldn't be anything wrong with what I just said, right... or is it just what I think?"

If Ichinose's previous words were not an expression of trust and confidence in me, then what I just said was too embarrassing.

"No, just pretend I didn't say anything. Luo won't tell the truth anyway."

"...If that's the case, it's all Ichinose's fault. I can't even give a clear answer without even giving a clear question, let alone an honest explanation."

"Hmm, then consider it my problem."

After hearing my reply, Ichinose's face became a little puffy, as if he was expressing his dissatisfaction with me.

Anyway, I can't understand what I did wrong. I was acting under Ichinose's orders the entire day, and I was even responsible for all the hard work...

No thanks at all for this?

Just as I was thinking this, Ichinose seemed to have noticed it the next moment.

"But I still want to thank Luo for accompanying me for such a long time today."

"Next time, it's best to ask Shiranami-san and the others for this kind of thing. Also, if there are other options, please try to choose activities for me that avoid physical labor. Although I know that asking Ichinose to deliver meals these days is a bit offensive to you, it was more or less Ichinose's own will. It was agreed that going out for divination was a reward for Ichinose, but in the end it became Ichinose's revenge on me..."

"It's not that drastic. I have nothing to do here anyway, so I might as well take a good look at the disaster predicted by the fortune teller. Although everything turned out fine in the end..."

"Isn't that good? Or does Ichinose prefer to see me in trouble?"

"..."

"Why did you suddenly stop talking?"

Facing my question, Ichinose scratched his face lightly and smiled a little sheepishly.

"Because I was wondering whether I should tell the truth..."

"......"

Silence fell upon me and I didn't know what to say.

"I seem to... maybe have some expectations?"

"..."

Break up the relationship!

"Ichinose said it herself. If anything happens to me, you won't be safe. Besides, you will be fully responsible."

"Only for that day. I won't be responsible for other disasters."

"Today is almost over."

"That's why I said that."

"..."

"I'm just kidding. If I notice Luo is having any troubles in the future, I will try my best to help. It would be better if Luo could be more proactive..."

"Well, maybe."

I nodded without giving Ichinose a clear answer, and she didn't seem to take it to heart.

"Well, it's getting late. I'll go back first then."

"Don't forget the things."

Although the shopping bag was right in front of me, I still pointed it out and Ichinose also picked up six or seven bags.

"I've also taken care of the garbage and other things, so Luo Jun doesn't have to worry about the situation in the kitchen."

"Thank you."

“You’re welcome.” Looking at Ichinose’s back as she changed her shoes at the entrance, I let down my guard and sat on the sofa in front of the TV.

Then I heard Ichinose holding the handle, and at the same time I pressed the power button of the TV remote control, and the sound of the news broadcast came from the TV.

"Not long ago, there was some bad news: Toranoana, a well-known ACG specialty store chain in Japan's two-dimensional world, closed many stores, and even the store in Akihabara was gone."

"Toranoana was founded in 1996. It mainly sells comics, peripherals, doujinshi and other two-dimensional publications and products. There are as many as stores in Japan. Old two-dimensional fans should have heard of this store. This large-scale closure has caused two-dimensional fans to sigh. On the day of the closure, many people went to the scene to say their final goodbyes..."

"..."

Very strange.

At this time in the past, Ichinose would always say "good night" to me before leaving, and then remind me to remember to lock the door, but this regular procedure did not happen tonight.

"..."

Rather than saying it's strange, it's better to say that this is normal, isn't it?

Unless the visitor is someone very close to you, such as your parents, sister, etc., who would give such intimate instructions before leaving?

Even if we take into account Ichinose's personality and the fact that she can do these things generously, being busy once or twice might make her forget about it. After all, she still has to help me take out the trash.

So no matter how you look at it, this makes sense.

Well, so it's all reasonable, why should I care so much?

"..."

But I've been quite concerned about it since the beginning.

And it's not just ordinary care.

Because I usually don't make mistakes.

Thinking of this, I turned my head and shifted my gaze to the door, where something that concerned me was happening.

"..."

"Did you remember that you left something here?"

"No."

"So that means Ichinose has other things to do?"

“No…”

"Then why...?"

The news on TV had been broadcasting for three or four minutes, but Ichinose was still standing at the entrance of my room, with his hand still on the door handle.

While I was still confused, Ichinose smiled bitterly.

"Actually...I can't open the door."

"..."

I see. Because I had too many things in my hands, I couldn't apply the force well.

"Ichinose, maybe it would be better for you to put down what you are holding before opening the door. After all, your grip on the door handle is not strong enough."

After listening to my advice, Ichinose was about to put down the dozens of bags she had just picked up. Seeing this, and the large number of items, I hurriedly spoke up to stop her.

"Wait, let me help you."

"Sorry to trouble you."

I shrugged casually, walked around Ichinose and put my hand directly on the door handle.

Kala Kala——

Kala Kala——

"..."

"...Won't open it? Or is it that the inner lock of the door hasn't been turned yet?"

"No... please wait for me."

Because my figure blocked Ichinose's view, she couldn't understand what was going on.

I loosened my grip and took a deep breath. After carefully confirming that the inner lock was unlocked, I turned the door handle again.

The handle slid down in my hand very smoothly, without any obstruction in the process, and there was also a sound coming from the internal structure of the door lock.

Kala Kala——

"..."

"......fall?"

I still found it hard to believe when Ichinose called out in confusion.

"...Anyway, please put your things down first."

"Uh, oh... why?"

As the sound of many plastic bags rubbing against the ground was heard, I turned around and made way for Ichinose.