Faced with the blackened heroine, they actually stopped time

"Isn't he the brother you were chasing after? Why did he come all the way here... Did he ask you to come over?"

But Sakuraba Mitsuki was very angry.

"I'm holding a celebration party for you, and you're still speaking for outsiders, right?"

"Hey, hey, hey, how did we become outsiders?"

Oreki Sakura was also stunned for a moment, then she reacted and her face flushed.

"You haven't gotten married yet!"

Sakuraba Mitsuki smiled and crossed his arms across his chest, with an unquestionable aura.

"It's just that you're not old enough now. You can call me sister-in-law in advance."

"In your dreams!"

"You'd better never call me sister-in-law~"

"Don't worry, it's absolutely impossible!!"

After saying this, Oreki Sakura looked at Oreki Tsune who was hiding from the war and trying his best to pretend to be an invisible person.

"Right, brother?"

He looked at me with a pitiful and aggrieved expression.

Oreki Gen was sweating so much, aren't you trying to trick me?

How do you want me to answer this? Or don't call me brother, just a buddy.

Sakuraba Mitsuki also looked over and looked at the boy with a smile.

"I'm asking you, answer it."

Sayuri Yukino's curious eyes were also fixed on her. Even Asagiri Ran, who had been looking at her phone and seemed not to care about these things at all, had her phone screen turned black, and her eyes staring at the mirror could be clearly reflected.

It is no exaggeration to say that I was sweating.

Oreki Gen could only look at Sakuraba Mizuki and say with a smile.

"That's just kid talk..."

"I'm asking you what you say, not what you think."

As expected, it is not so easy to let myself go, especially since it is such a sensitive topic.

It was just like the situation on the battlefield where generals from both sides met and were ready to take down the other's head with one strike.

Oreki Gen no longer had time to wipe the sweat off his face, as it was overflowing from the bottom of his heart.

"Ah, well... there's a lot of things to look forward to in the future."

"Do you believe that I will kill you?!"

Sakuraba Mitsuki was quite dissatisfied with this ambiguous answer.

Oreki Gen could only be forced to endure the anger.

When there were only the two of them, Oreki Ken would have used a series of combos to confuse the opponent, but now there were too many people, and any words he said without thinking about the consequences would backfire.

He doesn't want to have a lot of flags hanging on his head.

Now I seem a little cowardly and shameless, but there is no way I can help it. Everyone has to make a choice.

If you can't be a real gentleman with dignity, then just be a visible hypocrite.

Oreki Gen hurriedly held the girl's hand.

"Let's go home and talk about it. Let's talk about it when we get home."

"Get out!!"

Sayuri Yukino couldn't help but laugh.

"Oreki-san is still as cunning as ever. Why does he seem unsatisfied even though he has a girlfriend like Sakuraba-san?"

Sayuri Yukino seemed unable to resist acting weird too.

Sakuraba Jianyue rolled her eyes.

"He's such a jerk, it's amazing that your club is willing to accept him."

Sayuri Yukino said thoughtfully.

"How should I put it? I think even if Oreki-san is not a good person for girls, he still has more advantages than disadvantages."

"How do you know that? I think he's full of flaws."

Sakuraba Mitsuki snorted softly, then pinched Oreki Gen's middle finger, which was still trying to play tricks on his hand.

Who do you think you are to do such a little trick?

Are you done yet? Still coming? I will strangle you to death, you scumbag!

"Miss, here we are."

Just when Sayuri Yukino was about to answer, Chidao Kaede had already stopped the car. The sunset came particularly early in winter. It was dark outside and the neon lights came on early.

When Oreki Sakura looked over, she could see that this bustling street was filled with young people in various outfits coming and going.

Dressed fashionably, moving back and forth.

"Is this Sakura City..."

She said with some emotion, and the girl's black and white eyes were full of colorful lights.

Sakuraba Mitsuki did not laugh at the girl's honest expression as she saw the prosperity of such a big city for the first time.

Instead, he leaned close to her ear and spoke.

"If your brother marries into your wife's family, you will see scenes like this every day."

Oreki Sakura turned around, her face slightly flushed, and spoke through gritted teeth.

"I won't sell out my brother!"

"I suggest you be nicer to me. After all, if your sister-in-law and your younger sister-in-law don't have a good relationship, your future life won't be very happy. Of course, I'm talking about you. After all, some facts cannot be changed, so it's better for you to prepare early."

After saying this, Sakuraba Mitsuki got out of the car first and walked directly towards the izakaya that looked quite classy.

Oreki Sakura stamped her feet in anger.

At this time, Oreki Gen came back and touched the girl's head.

Oreki Sakura looked up and saw the boy's calm yet helpless look.

He looked at himself and said.

"I told you not to worry too much about me. Arguing with her will only make you feel bad. Relax, today is your celebration party."

"Obviously she is the one that is annoying..."

The girl said somewhat aggrievedly.

"Of course, you're the cutest."

Oreki lowered his voice so that the girl in front of him wouldn't hear it.

But it flowed accurately into Oreki Sakura's ears.

She blinked.

"Really?"

"Of course, let's go, enjoy today and don't think about other things."

"I know. Just consider it as giving my brother some face, hum~!"

The girl tilted her head back, and her hair gave off a fragrance.

Oreki Gen gave a bitter smile.

Sayuri Yukino and Asagiri Ran followed closely behind. When they passed by Oreki Gen, Asagiri Ran said nothing.

Sayuri Yukino stopped and looked at the sign of the pub in almost the same posture as Oreki Gen.

Her words with a smile floated gently in the wind.

“Oreki-kun, it’s been tough, right?”

Oreki Gen looked at her soft and beautiful face.

"It's okay, I'm used to it."

"If I keep walking on the tightrope like this, will there be a day when I will unfortunately fall and be smashed to pieces?"

Oreki Xian took a deep breath, sucking the cold air into his lungs, but it made his mind clearer.

He is often cynical and frivolous, and doesn't seem like a reliable person.

But when his expression becomes serious, his inexplicable personal charm will come to the fore, and you will find him credible even when he tells the most outrageous lies.

Just like at this moment, he spoke to Sayuri Yukino in a calm voice.

"Even if my life hangs on a thread, I will not give up the opportunity to reach the only truth."

"So what is the truth? What is your real thing, Oreki-kun?"

Sayuri Yukino issued the final soul-searching question.

Oreki Gen felt that this conversation was too childish and too anime-like.

But it seems that life just needs moments like this, some romance, some second-year mentality, and some childishness that can make people laugh.

So he would say this to Sayuri Yukino before entering the izakaya.

"Even if it's hard, you must be happy and not have any regrets."

"Can't you have any regrets at all?"

"Not at all."

Watching Oreki Gen walked into the pub with his head held high.

Sayuri Yukino felt that the north wind was not that cold. Perhaps... she would always remember this boy at this moment, the most spirited moment.

Caught in the cracks, a thorny rose was born in the dirty mud.

Many people may not be able to go where they want to go or get what they want in their wandering and unpredictable life.

Will he still remember the emotion behind saying these words at this moment?

Sayuri Yukino was looking forward to it, because she knew clearly that at least what he said just now...

it is true.

Chapter 26: What about normal people?

The izakaya seemed to be more lively than expected. The lighting was not as dim as in a quiet bar, and the music was so soothing that it made people sleepy.

Bright lights, polite waiters in uniform walking around.

There is also music that seems more passionate, such as the rhythmic R&B, or the chanting of Brother Ni, which makes Oreki Xian frown.

Fortunately, this kind of atmosphere is actually acceptable.

The places booked by Sakuraba Mitsuki will never disappoint people, because the quality is always high and the things are always expensive.

With the increase in price, many ordinary flavors will seem more delicious.

“It’s so big~”

Sayuri Yukino looked around the box and asked, "Is there a stage here?"

Sakuraba Mitsuki said calmly, "Guests in this room can request a geisha to come in and perform."

Oreki Gen blinked his eyes and said, "Is there such a good job?"

"Are you looking forward to it?" She squinted her eyes and looked at me, as if she was still angry.

Oreki Xian immediately looked up at the ceiling and said, "This ceiling is so beautiful."

The girl rolled her eyes.

Soon a waiter knocked on the door politely, then came in at my signal and picked up the tablet to take my order.

Sakuraba Mitsuki first ordered some things casually, and Oreki Gen took a breath when he saw the long string of numbers.