Faced with the blackened heroine, they actually stopped time

The time we arrived was not early.

After everyone gathered, they chatted for a while and then started giving gifts to each person. Time was wasted and squeezed out in this process.

But this also illustrates one thing indirectly.

Except for Sayuri Yukino, no one else noticed the issue of time, which proved that at least everyone was immersed in this process.

It wasn’t boring, at least everyone participated in this matter physically and mentally.

At this time, Oreki Gen still had the leisure to think that this should be considered a great success of the club activities for Sayuri Yukino, right?

It seems there is no point in thinking about this now.

The bar, which had seemed quiet and soothing, now inevitably began to become lively.

Many people began to gather towards the window, although the government officials had long ago stated that any New Year's Eve celebrations were prohibited in this crowded central area, so they hoped that everyone would not gather here on this day to avoid causing large-scale crowd riots.

But standing by the French window and looking down, although the floor was high enough, Oreki Xian, with his excellent eyesight, could still see a crowd of "ants".

It's so crowded that I'm almost suffering from trypophobia if I look at it any further.

"There are really a lot of people here, and it's still so lively down there."

Sayuri Yukino said while looking over there.

Sakuraba Mizuki leaned slowly against the sofa, with a fur coat draped over her snow-white shoulders. She looked like a noble aristocratic girl, just like a domineering princess.

Especially the high heels that are hanging on the feet and swaying slightly but not falling down, just one look at them can easily make people lose their minds and get their blood boiling.

"What's so good about it? It's just the moment when 59 seconds turns into 01 seconds. What's the point?"

Sakuraba Mizuki doesn't think time is precious, or rather, she has too many things, and she doesn't know what to pursue with the extra time. She doesn't need to seek ways to live well in such a fast-paced world like most people do.

Asagiri Ran ignored Sakuraba Mitsuki's words. She just turned her head honestly. She didn't stand by the window like Sayuri Yukino, but seemed to be looking at the endless night sky.

There is obviously nothing there.

On the contrary, the world is extremely lively at this time, and it even seems overshadowed by the brilliant lights of thousands of homes.

Just like the blank space in a painting, most ordinary people won’t notice it.

Oreki Gen looked at the three people's very different attitudes and postures at this moment.

He decided that as the only male in the club, he still needed to stand up at the end of the year.

So he put his canvas bag away and stood up on his knees.

"Only three minutes left, won't you guys come together?"

His eyes turned to Asagiri Sorrow and Sakuraba Mizuki.

Sakuraba Mitsuki narrowed her eyes. The girl was in a good mood. Although the gifts he gave to each girl were special, the two gifts he just gave her made her very satisfied.

Maybe there are other aspects, some other reasons.

But that doesn't matter now.

"You're interested in this? Nothing's going to happen outside tonight. What's there to see?"

Oreki Gen smiled and shook his head, speaking in a mysterious manner.

"What if something happens anyway?"

Perhaps influenced by Oreki Gen's mysterious tone, Sakuraba Mizuki thought for a moment and decided to lower her long legs slightly.

Then stood up.

"Something better would happen."

Then Oreki Gen looked at the cold girl who was still sitting in her seat.

Asagiri Ran’s eyes were looking at her.

Oreki Gen smiled.

"Let's get together. A club should be neat and tidy."

In fact, Asagiri Ran suddenly thought of something, but what happened tonight has not happened yet.

Could it be that he wanted to take advantage of this opportunity?

No... Impossible, how could something like that happen at a time like this?

only...

Her cheeks flushed slightly for a moment.

She stood up anyway.

So the four of them stood by the floor-to-ceiling window. At this time, many people gathered by the window because time was passing.

It seems that now I can no longer care about things like shelves.

"Two minutes left."

Sayuri Yukino looked over and smiled at the three people beside her.

She remembered something and smiled beautifully.

Her smile was already beautiful, but now everyone could see that there was something else in it.

It is sincere, and there is a warmth flowing from the heart.

"I am very happy to be here with you today, and we are about to reach the new year. I wish you all a happy new year, and I wish you all happiness."

Her smile was touching under the bright lights specially set up in the bar.

It seemed as if an atmosphere began to spread naturally.

how to say.

It’s a feeling as if you’ve finally accomplished something big, and that this stage of your life seems to have become more complete.

It’s like finally achieving something in a game.

Oreki Genji looked over with a smile.

"Why do you feel so sad?"

Sayuri Yukino smiled and replied, "Because I will be leaving soon, and I won't be able to come to school for much time next semester. So you are the real protagonists of this youth."

Sakuraba Jianyue sneered.

"Whether you are here or not, I am the protagonist."

But at this moment, Asagiri Ran suddenly asked.

"Senior, have you decided what to do after graduation?"

Sayuri Yukino smiled and reached out her hand, touching the head of Asagiri Ran beside her.

"Of course, I've already thought about it."

But she did not tell her choice, and Asagiri Ran did not force her to satisfy her curiosity. She just nodded.

"Whatever it is, I wish you the best."

Sakuraba Jianyue snorted.

"She's not stupid, she's pretty smart...it's hard for her to be unhappy, right?"

Sayuri Yukino stretched out her other hand and put it around Sakuraba Mizuki's shoulders, teasing the girl.

"Does it seem so awkward to wish me a happy birthday? Xiao Jianyue is not frank at all~"

"Why are you hugging me? Let go!"

"No~ It's already this late, I want to do what I want to do most!"

Sayuri Yukino suddenly said this.

Others couldn't help but look at her.

Under everyone's curious gaze, Sayuri Yukino suddenly opened her arms.

Then he hugged Asagiri Soryu and Sakuraba Mizuki in his arms, one on the left and one on the right.

Suddenly, the two girls were caught off guard and froze in Sayuri Yukino's arms.

Oreki Gen didn't expect such a scene to happen, he was stunned.

What does this mean? It's a joke, right?

Sayuri Yukino looked at Oreki Gen arrogantly.

"You're not the harem king, I am!"

"What...let me go!"

"There really isn't a single normal person in the entire club, except me."

Oreki Gen couldn't help but laugh out loud when he saw Sayuri Yukino like this.

So is this how she expresses her wish?

But why am I not moved at all and even want to punch her?

So, in cooperation with the other party, Oreki Gen also raised his head and said with the exaggerated smile of an anime protagonist.

"Hehe, you can't become a harem king even if you want to!"

"Look outside!"

Sayuri Yukino suddenly called out, causing Asagiri Ran and Sakuraba Mizuki, who were still struggling in her arms, to look out the window together.

They looked over, but there was nothing there, everything was exactly the same as before.

Just when they were confused.

"Trojan horse~"

"Trojan horse~~"

With lightning speed, Sayuri Yukino kissed both girls on the cheek.

This speed, this reaction, is simply that of a gangster.

Sakuraba Mitsuki and Asagiri Ran turned their heads in surprise and looked at Sayuri Yukino.

Sayuri Yukino laughed so happily that her beret almost fell off.

"Sayuri Yukino!"

"You are crazy!"

"Hey, hey, hey, stop pinching me~ I'm not Oreki Gen, why are you tickling me? It's a foul! It's a foul!!"

The three girls were in a mess.

If it happened in this bar at any other time, someone would have come to remind them to lower the volume.

But on this special day, on this special moment that is getting closer and closer, it seems that every sound and every excitement can be understood.

Oreki Gen was standing aside watching this scene, and if possible, he would certainly want to join in.

But unfortunately, if I join, the nature of the thing may change completely.

But it seems not bad to look at it this way, at least this period of time is good.

At least at this moment, everyone is immersed in happiness, without confrontation or jealousy.

All we have done is become a traveler in this youth.

We watched the scenery together.

Through the mud together.

We saw the weather change together.

We also gained the friendship that is indispensable in youth.

As Oreki Gen was watching quietly, suddenly—

"five!"

It wasn't just the sound coming from the bar, it was coming from outside the French window! It was coming from the square far below!

The sound of countdown appeared in the crowd, and they actually shouted out the countdown numbers together. The sound passed through the floors and the floor-to-ceiling windows, as if it would spread throughout the universe.