Faced with the blackened heroine, they actually stopped time

She had been aware of the pain her parents had left her with from the beginning, but she had never faced it.

As she grew up, she faced exclusion from others and loneliness due to having no friends, but she just accepted it and never faced it.

And at this moment...

She didn't want to escape anymore.

At least now, she was drunk and had no reason to escape from everything.

What's more, he said such words for himself. If he escapes...then what will he become?

Won't let him down.

She didn't even need to look at Oreki Tsubasa.

It was enough for her to just look at the imposing girl in front of her.

"I think so. Do you dare?"

Sakuraba Jianyue sneered.

"As expected...even you have been changed by him."

Yes.

I have also been changed by him, there is no need to deny it.

This is the real fact.

"Well, I will give you this chance. Only tonight, think carefully about what you are going to do, think carefully... whether you can face this disaster from me."

After saying this, Sakuraba Mitsuki didn't even look at Oreki Gen and got into the car directly.

With a "bang", she closed the car door.

The car quickly disappeared into the distance.

The action was so swift and decisive that it seemed as if people had no time to react.

Now only Asagiri Sakura and Oreki Gen were left standing on the seemingly deserted street, the two figures illuminated by the lonely street lamp.

Asagiri Ran felt a little dizzy and her cheeks were a little red.

But she was not cold, not only because of the alcohol content in her body, but also because of the young man beside her who seemed to be able to block everything.

She turned and looked at the handsome boy.

"She was angry."

"It seems so..." Oreki Gen gave a bitter smile.

How can I not be angry?

But there is no way, it’s my own choice.

There is no turning back.

"...Feel sorry."

Asagiri Ran said softly.

Oreki Gen turned around and looked at her and smiled.

"Why are you sorry?"

"Because..." Asagiri Ran was suddenly speechless. Should she say that it was because of her existence that made him so embarrassed?

But...it seems very hypocritical.

Oreki Gen didn't wait for her to think of how to say this, but just said it with a smile.

"Let's go home first."

I got a taxi quickly.

Two people were in the back seat together.

This time, Asagiri Ran felt something different. It was not the first time she rode in a car with this boy, but most of the time they were on buses, so she didn't feel anything even though they were very close to each other.

But the back seat of the taxi was obviously quite spacious, but when the boy sat very close to him, it seemed like it was deliberate.

She felt a little uncomfortable and even dizzy.

She didn't even dare to look at the expression on the other person's face at this moment, and just looked out the window.

Looking at the light and shadow outside the window that quickly changes from light to dark due to the street lights.

It seems as if the passing of time is giving mortals evidence of its real existence.

And what are you thinking about?

It's not how cold it is tonight.

It’s not about whether I’ll have a headache tomorrow if I drink so much tonight.

But...what would he do if he was by his side?

"Is it cold?"

When the boy's low and warm voice came, the girl's body tensed for a moment and almost stiffened instantly.

She could clearly feel how Oreki Gen's arm was resting on her shoulders, and she lowered her head slightly.

"You gave me... that. It won't be cold."

"But what if I think you'll be cold?"

"what?"

Words he had never thought of came out of his mouth. When the girl looked up in surprise, Oreki Gen stretched out his hand.

At an angle she couldn't see.

Then let her feel it clearly.

Not holding hands.

Not putting your hands in his warm pockets.

Instead, his strong, slender arms were around her thin shoulders.

That wasn't pulling her body into his arms.

Instead, it is about a girl who has always lived in her own world, complaining about everything, appearing strong but actually lonely...

Pulled into a world of spring flowers.

Chapter 133: I can’t help it!

The girl was caught off guard by the sudden embrace on her shoulders.

Is she cold? She is not cold, but no one would refuse the warmth in winter, especially at night when one is more likely to be lonely if not careful.

Just like this, secretly nestling in the arms of this young man, made Asagiri Ran's mood fluctuate violently.

Although she seemed to be lying docilely in his arms, in his warm and broad embrace.

In fact, my heart was beating faster than anyone else's, even faster than any other time in my life.

Asagiri Ran remembered that she once ran 400 meters during a physical fitness test at school.

She still clearly remembered her heartbeat rate and the dryness in her throat at that time.

That time, she almost got heatstroke and fainted on the track. Later, because of this reason, she never participated in any strenuous exercise again.

I can only play table tennis, badminton and the like occasionally, but not for a long time.

But she will always remember that summer, a dry and slightly tipsy summer.

That violent heartbeat.

It was winter now, but her heartbeat was even more violent than last time, and she almost thought she was going to faint for several moments.

But this did not happen, even though Oreki Gen didn't say anything, he just put his arm around her shoulders and did nothing else.

The taxi was very quiet, so quiet that it seemed as if there was nothing else except the sound of their heartbeats and breathing.

Oreki Gen also felt that this moment was a bit awkward and scary.

How to say it, I put my arm around the girl's shoulders.

Although she was only frozen for a moment and didn't resist, but...what should I say? It seems that I don't know what to say. It seems that nothing I say will be right, so it's better to say nothing.

This seems an awkward moment.

The experienced taxi driver in the front seat glanced in the rearview mirror and then reached out his hand.

"~~~"

A soothing music was floating in the car.

Oreki Xian was stunned. Wow, you are obviously an experienced driver. You are too skilled, Master!

The power of music seems to be exerted at this moment and in this situation.

The effect is also quite obvious.

All of a sudden, the body of Asagiri Ran, who was leaning in Oreki Gen's arms, became noticeably softer.

Oreki Gen couldn't help but look down.

Asagiri Ran didn't dare to look up, but she seemed to know that Oreki Gen was looking at her, so her already rosy face became even redder.

Her eyes were already looking at her toes.

The two people's feet are not touching, but interestingly, they are facing the same direction.

At this moment, he felt inexplicably nervous, or even more nervous than ever before since Oreki Gen was free to be a scumbag, and finally spoke in a low voice.

"How do you feel about tonight?"

Asking questions that have nothing to do with your behavior.

Asagiri Ran was stunned for a moment, her ears turning red.

But he still answered in a low voice.

"Yeah...I think it's fine."

"I saw you laughing happily several times."

"Yes, yes?"

Asagiri Ran herself didn't remember anything, but she had the impression that she was very happy tonight, whether it was the effect of alcohol or the influence of the atmosphere.

Some things cannot be denied. This is the happiest moment since I joined this club. It even surpasses the one at the comic exhibition.

But what is the reason for happiness? It seems that there is no suitable evidence to prove it.

Oreki Gen smiled, and his arms unconsciously tightened a little.

Asagiri Ran moved closer to the boy's neck. She could smell the familiar scent on the boy, even stronger than before.

It's like a rich, hot, clean summer day, with a hillside covered with lush grass and singing birds.

The girl stood on the top of the mountain, gazing at the clouds in the distance.

It makes people feel at ease, but also makes people dazzled.

Then, in this trance, she heard Oreki Gen's muffled voice.

"Yes, of course. I remember every time you laughed."

"What nonsense are you talking about..."

Asagiri Ran couldn't stand such direct and ambiguous words. At least, no one had ever said this to her before.

Or maybe it's simply because of my unapproachable expression and cold temperament that people are afraid to approach me.

Oreki Gen smiled and lowered his head, getting closer to her avoiding eyes.

"Because you never like to laugh. Don't you know that once such a person laughs, people will never forget him?"

"I don't know about this..."

"Well you know now."

"I don't want to know about this kind of thing..."