Faced with the blackened heroine, they actually stopped time

“No, I’m just worried about Oreki-san’s situation. After all, Oreki-san always gives me the impression of being stumbling, stupid and clumsy.”

Oreki Gen looked at the girl in feigned surprise.

"Shouldn't I be a very smart, wise and powerful person?"

Sayuri Yukino suppressed her laughter and shook her head.

"Of course not. Because most of the time, Oreki-san always makes things complicated when it's obviously a simple matter. He always goes around in circles when he can be honest and direct. How should I put it... It makes me feel inexplicably distressed when I see this."

Oreki Gen did not deny that he had such moments, but he was just curious whether the other party really cared so much about his affairs?

Unbelievable.

He sighed, then turned his head and saw a milk tea shop next to him.

"Would you like a cup of milk tea?"

Sayuri Yukino nodded vigorously.

"Yeah! I want matcha, hot."

Buddy, I have something hotter, do you want it?

Of course, Oreki Gen didn't say such a thing. He just quickly ordered two cups of milk tea, one with the matcha flavor the other party requested, and one with the scent of osmanthus tea.

While waiting, Oreki Gen thought of his answer.

"Isn't this normal? The most interesting thing about people is that they don't share information. It's impossible for people to be completely honest with each other. Even the most loving couples will hide things from each other or even deceive each other at times. As long as your heart is good, it's fine."

Sayuri Yukino nodded thoughtfully.

“Indeed. It seems Oreki-san is more insightful than I thought.”

"Have you ever been in love, senior?"

Oreki Gen suddenly asked.

Sayuri Yukino blinked.

"Why do you ask about this?"

Oreki Gen said casually.

"Nothing, I just feel that Senior is more concerned about relationships. Is it because she has never been in a relationship, or has she been hurt before?"

Sayuri Yukino slapped the boy's arm in annoyance.

"Now you think I'm too talkative and gossipy, right?"

"No...you said it yourself."

"Hmph." After a moment's silence, Sayuri Yukino sighed, "I haven't had a serious relationship, but... before, there was a boy with good conditions who pursued me very persistently, but I never accepted him, and we just maintained a friendship."

"what about now?"

That was the case in the past, but now the situation must have changed dramatically.

Sayuri Yukino shrugged: "Later, he had a car accident and died unexpectedly."

what?

Is it so bloody?

"Will you be sad, senior?"

"As a friend, I will definitely feel sad, and I also feel a little regretful."

"It's a pity that if you tried to accept the other person's feelings, maybe things would be different?"

Oreki Gen looked at the other person.

Sayuri Yukino shook her head.

She looked at Oreki Ken, just looked at Oreki Ken, and Oreki Ken did not see the look in her eyes as if he was looking at someone else.

This feeling is amazing, just like when you look at the circle of friends and know that the update sent by the other party must be for you.

she says.

"My regret is that I didn't figure out why he liked me. Maybe I also wanted to know what it felt like to love someone so persistently and purely."

"Customer, your milk tea is ready~"

Oreki Gen's eyes crossed with Sayuri Yukino's, but they did not look at each other for long.

The boy took the milk tea and put it into the other person's hand.

Sayuri Yukino said sweetly: "Thank you~"

"You're welcome. This is your birthday present."

“Eh? How could this be? How could Oreki-san be so shameless? Can this be considered a birthday present?”

Oreki Xian smiled and said, "Who told you not to tell me in advance? I didn't have time to prepare a birthday present for you, senior."

The two continued walking on the busy street, feeling the late autumn breeze. There were countless lights in front of them and in the distance, but it seemed that there was still no end in sight.

Sayuri Yukino looked at the boy angrily.

"Then Oreki-san owes me a birthday present."

The boy's eyes widened even more.

"Senior, you are even more shameless than me. I have been so busy today, but all my help was in vain?"

Sayuri Yukino took a deep sip of the milk tea.

"Anyway, President Kobayashi has promised you a share of the profits, so this is just a simple part-time job."

"That's really something you can do."

Oreki Gen still didn't agree, but he didn't seem to refuse either.

Some things are in that ambiguous gray area between commitment and rejection.

If it comes true one day, it will be the promise of someone with a caring heart.

If there is no such day, it will just be a shell lost in the long river of time.

The street did not reach the end, but Sayuri Yukino stopped and, under Oreki Gen's gaze, she pointed at the taxi parked on the side of the road.

"I am going home."

"Oh, that's good."

It’s not a pity for Oreki Gen. Today has been enough. There seems to be no point in saying more or staying with him longer.

The thing that people least understand, but should understand most, is to quit while they are ahead.

Before getting on the bus, Sayuri Yukino looked at Oreki Gen and said.

"By the way, Oreki-san."

"Ok?"

"Have you ever been moved?"

Oreki Gen was stunned, looking at the girl with her hair flying in the wind.

"My heart is beating all the time."

Sayuri Yukino chuckled.

"That's not what I'm talking about..." Her gaze shifted and she missed the handsome and charming face of the boy.

Then sighed.

"Actually, Oreki-kun... you'd be cuter if you were more honest, and more likable."

Oreki Gen retracted his expression, then smiled and shook his head.

"I'm already likable enough, I don't need to be more charming. Besides, people's hearts are hidden in their stomachs. If I say I'm sincere, do you think you will believe everything I say?"

Sayuri Yukino nodded without hesitation.

"I believe."

"Ok?"

"I totally believe it."

"Ah... this."

Caught off guard, Oreki Gen didn't know how to respond to this question.

It was as if suddenly, inexplicably, a bomb called ambiguity exploded at this moment, trapping the two of them deeply in it.

The atmosphere seems hazy.

But Sayuri Yukino smiled brightly.

“Okay, I’m leaving now. Thank you for today, Oreki-san.”

"...Happy birthday, Senpai."

She closed the door and got in the car.

Disappeared in this inexplicably bleak autumn night.

Oreki Gen took a deep breath and exhaled a thin mist.

"I don't believe it myself...how can you believe it?"

58: Go to your house~

"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

"boom!"

Oreki Gen's life has been very peaceful these days. How should I put it? It's not the kind of peacefulness that allows him to lie down. He is very busy, but it is obviously more regular.

During the day at school, he and Sakuraba Mizuki acted like an enviable couple... Oh, not acting, they are indeed a couple now.

At least it's something both parties acknowledge, but they seldom do what normal couples would do.

For example, there was basically no flirting, because according to the girl's personality, Oreki Gen was only worthy of being the one being crushed, and he still lived under the tyranny of the girl.

However, it's not that there is no change at all. At least Oreki Gen has gained a certain degree of say, which often makes the girl feel embarrassed but helpless.

It is a significant phased and strategic victory.

As for Asagiri Ryou, they occasionally met at the station, went to school together, and then separated quickly at the moment of entering the school gate, like two strangers. What kind of feeling did Oreki Tsune give? It was like an underground love, sneaking around, a little bit of ambiguity, and then the familiar bickering and quarreling.

And Amamiya Momiji is still the same. She will find opportunities to tease her nerves in various stimulating situations.

It is indeed thrilling, but it also makes people feel like they are always on the edge of a crime.

Life can't just be about excitement, right?

Oreki Gen didn't know either, but now he had to passively accept everything.

And now, in this place where the strange noise is coming from.

It's not like they're doing anything weird, nor is it a friendly 'exchange movement' between men and women.

It's a more direct and intense exchange.

It can be said that every punch hits the flesh.

Yes, that's right, it was Oreki Gen who was fighting with Kiyono Ryo.

It should be okay to call it a fight, right? No protective gear was worn, and it was a real fight.

There were many bruises on Oreki Ken's skin from the beating, but of course these things were not a problem.

Relying on his powerful self-healing ability, Oreki Ken can quickly recover to his original state the next day, with still the same delicate skin and no trace of residual disease.

During this period, Oreki Gen did not give up on training his skills. Although it seemed that Sakuraba Mizuki's superpowers made it impossible for him to resist, having more ways always made people feel a little comforted.

It is also in such an exhilarating battle that a lot of stress can be released.