I have a lot of green plums

"Let's go then."

Without exposing the girls, Siyue Yuzhi took the lead and walked out of the house, and the five girls followed obediently behind him.

"I am leaving."

They said something to the room which had become empty again and set out on the road back to school.

"Come to think of it, it's been a long time since I've walked this road with Yuzhi."

Ichika walked slowly, just as leisurely as they did when they went to school.

The people are still the same people, the road is still the same road, the sky is still blue, the scenery is the same as before, and the only things that have changed are probably them.

Growing up...they.

"Ah, it's that traffic light!" Siye pointed at the intersection not far away as if she had discovered some treasure, and shouted: "It's here, I remember it!"

"We'll call Yuzhi here."

"We were here, and Yuzhi was over there." She danced with excitement, gesturing with her hands. "Then, I called out to Yuzhi."

"Do you remember even this?"

Si Yue Yuzhi smiled. He actually remembered it, but after the girl's words, the memory seemed to become concrete. He seemed to have really seen the past and heard their voices.

The five little girls waved and shouted, and the boy in front stopped.

"Don't underestimate me."

"Yoto is really amazing."

"hey-hey."

“We remember that, too.”

Not content with being the only one being praised, the other four girls also expressed their gratitude. Although it may seem like jealousy, they did remember the incident.

Because this was their encounter with the boy, a memory that they will never forget.

"Yes, you guys are awesome."

After waiting for the red light, the few people continued to walk forward.

The road that had not been walked for several years was now walked again. Both April Yuzhi and the five girls had some insights in their hearts.

Moving forward slowly, they finally arrived at their destination.

Shenying Primary School... Just as Siyueyu expected, this place has long been in ruins.

Standing at the door and looking inside, the teaching building had collapsed, revealing the steel and iron structure inside. The playground was also buried under lime and soil, where many lively sports events had been held. The canteen had also disappeared.

Looking at the scene in front of them in silence, it seemed as if something in their hearts was buried by the ruins.

That was the best time of my childhood.

"why is it like this......"

Although they said they didn't miss him that much, the girls were not happy at this moment. They bit their lips and tears welled up in their eyes.

Si Yue Yuzhi saw it but did not say anything to comfort her.

Ah...this is growing up. Not only do they have to grow up, but the town also has to grow up.

But unlike them, every growth of the town is always accompanied by collapse and reconstruction, burying the memories of unknown people and causing heartbreak to countless people.

April Yuzhi was also a little sad, but he was not as sad as the girls.

This ruin is not enough to bury everything. There will always be unyielding souls that break through its shackles and sway in the wind.

Looking at the tender branches growing out of the ruins not far away, April Yuzhi thought to himself.

He remembered that there used to be a cherry tree in that spot.

"You are......"

Just as April was silent and the five girls were sad, a voice sounded from beside them.

Turning around, I saw a slightly older middle-aged woman wearing a pair of black-framed glasses and holding a plastic bag in her hand.

"Hey, is there anything I can help you with?" Nino rubbed her eyes and asked politely.

“No, you guys…” The middle-aged woman looked a little hesitant and said uncertainly, “I just think you guys are familiar.”

"We?" May tilted her head, looked at the other person carefully, and said uncertainly: "I also think you look familiar, Auntie."

"I think so too," Yotsuba agreed.

"But it seems that I have never seen you, Auntie."

......

Several girls were chattering about something, and when they saw April Yuzhi, they couldn't help but hold their foreheads.

"Idiot, this is Uesugi-sensei."

"Uesugi-sensei?"

"Teacher Uesugi!!"

After Si Yueyuzhi's reminder, the five girls finally screamed in surprise after a brief moment of stunned silence.

"Teacher Uesugi!"

The cheerful Yotsuba was the first to rush over and hugged the other tightly, and the other girls also gathered around.

"It's really you..." Uesugi Rie, who was originally a little uncertain, finally made sure that she had not recognized the wrong people.

Her former students finally came back.

He couldn't help but hug the girl back. Although his eyes became moist, Uesugi Rie was extremely happy in his heart.

"My children..."

After talking to the girls for a long time, Uesugi Rie finally turned her attention to April Yuzhi. She took out a handkerchief to wipe her tears and said with a smile: "April, you finally came back to take a look?"

April Yuzhi glanced at the handkerchief in Uesugi Rie's hand. It was white and clean, but a little thready.

"Don't look at it, it's the one you gave me."

"......" Si Yue Yu Zhi paused and looked away, "I didn't expect that Mr. Uesugi still kept it."

"After all, I'm afraid some kid will be sad if I throw it away."

"No way."

"Really? Then why are you still thinking about this handkerchief? Oh, I see, you are such a money-grubber and you still can't bear to part with it."

"..."

Si Yue Yuzhi looked at the woman's face. There were a few more wrinkles on her face than before. Even though she still wore glasses, she no longer had the serious temperament she had before.

Time has made her gentler.

"Haha." Uesugi Rie covered her mouth and laughed. She liked teasing the boy in front of her and watching the cracks appear on his calm face.

However, this kind of thing should not be taken too far.

After laughing for a while, she waved her hand. The expression on her face became gentle again, and the look she gave Si Yue Yu Zhi seemed to be filled with warm autumn water.

"Congratulations on finding it." She then turned her gaze to the five girls, "I hope you will never be separated again this time."

He still remembered what the boy was like in school after the five girls left. It was like a flower growing in the sun that suddenly fell into darkness.

"Woo..."

"Teacher Uesugi..." April Yuzhi couldn't help but be moved by such a look and tone.

"Don't call me teacher." Uesugi Rie explained with a chuckle: "I'm no longer a teacher."

"..."

"But you can call me Manager Uesugi. I opened a flower shop in the west of town, and you're welcome to come visit when you're ready."

"Yes, we will, Mr. Uesugi!"

"I will save the best roses for you."

"Thank you, Mr. Uesugi!"

Chapter 170: You Must Take Care of Your Health

"Uesugi-sensei has become more gentle, too."

"Yeah, it's incredible."

“Is this what you call growing up?”

"But Uesugi-sensei is an adult."

"But if everyone were as gentle as Uesugi-sensei, there would be no disputes in this world."

......

On the way back, perhaps because they saw old friends, the gloom in the girls' hearts was not so heavy.

Hearing their happy voices, April Yuzhi breathed a sigh of relief that was barely noticeable.

"By the way, Yuzhi, can we go to the cake shop on East Street later?"

"What are you going to do again?" April Yuzhi looked at May, and he already knew what she was thinking. What a glutton.

"I want to eat cake."

"Isn't there a cake at home?"

"But I want to eat at the one on East Street." Wu Yue begged, "I've wanted to try the cake from that store since I was very young, but I've never had it. Yuzhi, please take us there."

"I want to eat too!" Siye was the first to stand up and support, and the others also looked at him with expectant eyes.

"You guys..." How could he have the heart to refuse after hearing what they said?

I don’t know how many years the cake shop on East Street has been open. As far as I can remember, the first time I knew of its existence was when I and the other girls had to pass by there after school because we had to take a detour.

Si Yueyuzhi still remembers the longing in their eyes when they passed by that store. The milky white cakes and exquisite fruit decorations in the transparent window were so appetizing.

However, no matter how much they longed for it, they could not enjoy such delicious food. The average cake cost more than 1,000 yen, which was beyond their reach at the time.

But nowadays are different, no matter how expensive the cakes are, the girls have eaten them all. But even so, they still want to taste the taste they longed for in their childhood.

"Is it tasty?"

April Yuzhi looked curiously at the girl holding a small piece of cake.

“It’s not as delicious as I thought.”

May replied somewhat disappointedly. The taste she longed for in childhood did not satisfy her after she actually tasted it. It was far inferior to the cakes they had eaten before.

"Yuzhi, ah~"

Come again?

Si Yue Yu Zhi felt a little helpless, but looking at San Jiu who was full of expectation, he still bit the fork in front of him and ate the cake on it.

He thought it was delicious.

"I don't want to eat anymore. I have to have dinner later."

Just after swallowing the cake in her mouth, she saw the other girls eager to try, so she quickly spoke up to dissuade them from the idea.

He actually doesn't like eating this kind of thing very much.

"Oh~ what a pity."

"So where do we go next?"

"Let's go to the shopping street. It's time to buy some food."

I looked at the sky. It was only around three o'clock in the afternoon and the sun was at its hottest. But I had to make dinner early today, so I had to start preparing in advance.

He is going to prepare a grand dinner party.

After returning home, Siyue Yuzhi started to prepare dinner, and Nino was still helping him.