After deciding to give up, he started to gain popularity

He had each one of them, and none of them was missing, so he was confused for a while - on the one hand, as his memories were retrieved, the attached emotions were deeply implanted in his heart, so his original feelings for them became even more difficult to extricate himself from; on the other hand, when he realized that he could not let go of any of them, an unavoidable problem emerged - how should he deal with his feelings towards each person?

This is almost an unsolvable problem, because given the current situation, choosing one of them means abandoning everyone else, but he simply can't make a decision, because every memory is so real and so deep, so in the end, after a series of difficult days, he finally made a decision that was very in line with his heart - I want them all!

Since he can no longer abandon anyone, he will choose the one that can satisfy all his desires!

So he began a long struggle, but in fact he gained nothing. In fact, because his inner thoughts were too obvious, some of them noticed his thoughts and he was treated coldly by them for a long time.

As for why he was able to successfully complete his delusion in the end... it was all thanks to this belated "golden finger", which not only allowed him to recall the memories of his life with them, but also allowed them to regain their memories of those days. So in the end, his relationship with them gradually became like this: "On the surface, they will definitely not agree, but in fact, they seem to have acquiesced to the existence of others."

Xiachuan Zou understood that this was because their love was too deep. Like him, they also couldn't let him go. After knowing that other people also had such memories, they also developed a feeling of "sympathy". Then, gradually, because of various things, their relationship gradually deepened and they could acquiesce to each other's existence...

Although it sounds quite light now, in fact, it was a very difficult period for him, because this situation made him become everyone's "punching bag". It is not wrong to say that he completely lost his "human rights", but now he feels that he has not lost out. After all, he has raised the banner of "I want it all!", and it would be a pipe dream to expect to get it without paying anything.

In short, things went a little "smoothly" after that. Although they still tried to minimize their encounters, his efforts finally brought everyone together - after Natsukawa Kanade's college entrance examination, during the rather long summer vacation that followed, they found a time when everyone was free and went to the beach together for a completely private trip.

This was not an easy thing to do, because first of all, everyone had to be free, and secondly, everyone had to be willing to agree. To this end, he agreed to many very "excessive" requests before he was finally able to make this party happen.

The process was quite arduous, but he also felt that the rewards were very generous - the angel was wearing a swimsuit and sitting on the beach building sand castles, Natsukawa Kanade was beside her and building them together, Kaguya and Yukino were both sitting on beach chairs to enjoy the cool air, and their seats were very close to each other, but in fact, their relationship... can't be said to be incompatible, it can only be said that they are competing with each other all the time, and even the swimsuits they chose this time are exactly the same style, as if they are competing with each other.

Senior Shiyu was also enjoying the cool air, but she was a little further away from the other two, and looked disdainful to join them. Not far from her, Xiaohui was catching crabs with the childish Eriri, and then Eriri...got pinched by a crab, but there was no bleeding, just a little pain, and then she was tearful and looked extremely aggrieved.

So Xiachuan Zou came over and helped her get revenge - he boiled the crabs, and then she happily ate the crab legs with sweet and sour sauce, and all her tears disappeared.

In addition to their land group, Qianhua, Yako and Xiaoai, who were more curious and had more pressure to relieve, devoted themselves to diving. They swam in the sea for a long time and only went ashore to replenish their energy because they were hungry.

They played for quite a long time... No, actually it wasn't very long, but for Xiachuan Zou, it was quite a long time - especially when he was applying sunscreen to Shiyu, he could clearly feel that the air around him suddenly became cold, countless pairs of eyes began to stare at him, and he could even hear countless shouts of "danger".

"..."

But what to do? Everyone has someone they are close to, and they all help each other apply sunscreen. Only Senior Shiyu didn't ask anyone else and directly asked him to apply it. If he doesn't help, it will be too much, right?

In the end, he still gritted his teeth and helped Senior Shiyu apply sunscreen despite everyone's murderous gazes. During the whole process, he was very well behaved, never touching places that he shouldn't have touched, never looking around, and even dared not tremble with his hands until he had completely applied the sunscreen for her.

But Shiyu is not someone who can sit idle. During the whole process, she would "accidentally" make some strange little noises, and would cover them up with her hands in a very pretentious manner, as if she didn't want other people to notice.

But Natsukawa Zou understood that this guy definitely did it on purpose, and maybe this was even part of her plan.

Anyway, we played until the evening, when the weather became a little cooler. The breeze from the beach made it even cooler. Occasionally, seagulls flew by, causing the girls to exclaim.

As it grew darker, they started to light a bonfire and prepared all the things needed for a barbecue.

Of course, Natsukawa Kanade was fully responsible for this matter. Due to his possessiveness, he didn't even want to call for help. He moved everything and prepared everything by himself. During the whole process, Mahiru suggested that she wanted to come over to at least help with the barbecue, but was immediately pulled away by other girls.

Fortunately, Natsukawa Zou had not originally intended to ask her for help. After all, this was the treatment he deserved.

While he was preparing dinner and midnight snack, several girls were chasing and playing on the beach, or collecting shells, leaving a trail of footprints. Then, he seemed to see them gathered together, as if they were discussing something. Although he was a little concerned, he knew that this was not something he could go up and ask about, so in every sense he could only pretend that he didn't see it.

After cooking for a long time, he finally wanted to sit down and rest for a while, but he heard footsteps behind him, and then a pair of hands covered his eyes all of a sudden.

"..."

The person behind him didn't say anything, but he could understand her...or rather, what they were thinking - wanted to play the classic game of "Guess Who I Am?"

No wonder they got together secretly before... Without any other options, he had to fight.

Originally, for this kind of game, the first thing to consider is of course the height issue. After all, some of them are quite petite. If they want to cover his eyes from behind, they must at least stand on tiptoe or stretch out their hands. This also requires not touching his back. But now he is sitting, so this is not easy to judge. So they can only start from other aspects.

The first thing that came to his mind was naturally the smell. After all, he was the person who was most familiar with them except themselves. He could distinguish not only their various little habits, but even the smell of their commonly used shampoo and shower gel. So this was what he thought of now. Unfortunately, this was not a closed environment, and they were not wearing the clothes that were full of personal smells on weekdays. After being blown by the wind, except for the freshly prepared food, there was almost no other smell that could enter his nose, so this method was also ruled out.

Well, in the end, we can only consider it from the touch of their hands - if it's this one... we have to rule out Senior Shiyu and Angel first, because the former's palms are slightly larger and warmer, and although the latter's hands are equally soft, one can still vaguely distinguish a different caressing feeling from others.

And considering that the palm is quite slender...

"Can I get a reward if I guess correctly?" Xia Chuan Zou murmured.

But there was no answer.

So he ruled out some people again, such as Eriri and Yako. Although they might have tried their best to resist the urge to answer him, their hand movements should not be so steady.

So that leaves Yukino, Kaguya, and Koharu, whose hands also fall into the slender category.

"..."

The answer is obvious!

"Is it Hui?"

"..."

Seeing that there was no movement behind him, Xiachuan Zou's heart subconsciously tightened, thinking that he had really guessed wrong - in fact, he was not too sure about the three people. After all, the touch between each other was too similar. The reason why he said it was Xiaohui was completely to seek profit and avoid harm - what if he guessed Yukino or Kaguya, and found that the person behind him was just the opposite?

Considering what would happen to him after this happened, he decisively chose Xiaohui.

But now it seems...

"As expected of you, Mr. Zou. You guessed it right." Mr. Shengren finally spoke and loosened his hands.

"..." So Xiachuan Kanade secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then slowly turned his head and looked at her intently, "So... what is the reward?"

He was indeed a little curious, after all, he had seen them gather together to discuss something.

"Reward..." Saint Sang's fingertips gently curled the hair on the edge of his cheek, as if he was thinking about something, but also seemed to be hiding something.

"Before we talk about that, can you tell me why you guessed it was me?" Xiao Hui tilted her head slightly, looking a little curious, "Do you think I'm the best person at doing this kind of 'boring' thing?"

"No, how could that be?" Xia Chuan Zou shook his head as a matter of course, "On the contrary, I think that you are the one who is least likely to do such a thing..."

Even though his real inner thoughts were not like that, when trying to coax a girl, he would naturally say things that she would like.

"Because I also saw you guys secretly gathering together to chat... I think that's why I think the most unlikely person is the possible one... Well, so... did you make a bet? Or did you do something else?" Xiachuan Zou was a little curious.

"..." Saint Sang nodded slightly, and then said with a helpless look, "They bet that you can't guess it's me."

"..." Xiachuan Kanade blinked and understood her subtext - Hui bet that he would definitely guess that it was her.

"So what about the bet?" Xiachuan Zou felt that it must be a more interesting thing, at least Hui agreed to participate.

"..." But she suddenly stopped talking and turned her face away, "No."

"No...really?"

“…No.”

"Oh, so disappointed..." Natsukawa Kanade pretended to be very "disappointed", but it was obvious that she was lying.

"...Ah, I'm a little hungry." Xiaohui then turned around and left, but it didn't look like anything happened. He felt more like she was panicking?

Xiachuan Zou saw that she also took some food to grill, and then the senior sister who was not far away slowly walked over, and she also had two strings of potato chips that she had just grilled in her hands.

"What did you bet with her?"

"Want to know?"

"think."

"Then lick my hand." Shiyu stretched out her hand with a smile.

Xiachuan Kanade's face suddenly fell, and after glancing at the girls not far away for a few more times, he lowered his voice and replied to her: "When we are alone together later... Is that okay?"

"Heh, man."

"..." Xiachuan Zou thought that her curiosity could not be satisfied now, but the senior suddenly spoke again.

"Go to Hui's room tonight." The corners of her lips curled up, revealing a smile like a little devil.

"what?"

"That girl deserved it... After all, when we were all about to stay away from you, she was the only one who was thinking about how to pull us back together, as if she didn't care at all..." Shiyu curled her lips, and then her eyes suddenly rolled several times.

Natsukawa Kanade understood that this was the time when she was thinking of a "bad idea".

"Well, but we can't let her eat alone..." Shiyu suddenly moved closer to him, and in a faint and seductive tone, she made an invitation that was completely irresistible, "Do you remember what I told you last time?"

"Uh... Could it be that... you mean... together...?"

"Heh, man."

"..."

"Well, that's what happened anyway. I'll come find you guys later. Remember to save your energy, okay?"

"..." Xiachuan Zou didn't know what to say.

Seeing him like this, Shiyu rolled her eyes, then left him, stood up and joined the girls.

"..."

(End of the book)

Extra

Extra: A happy future with Miss Angel (4K) (not the ending)

"Zou, why do you want to get married on the Chinese Valentine's Day?" The girl put her arms around the man's shoulders from behind, her small hands around his neck, her chin resting on his shoulder, the soft and tender flesh on her chest gently pressing against his back through a layer of cloth.

The voice is soft and sweet.

This is the bedroom. Outside the window, there are bits of sunlight shining through the gauze curtains. The fair skin of the girl in the room is sprinkled with sunlight, making her look more gentle and holy.

Xiachuan Zou turned his head and easily hugged the girl, who was already 22 years old but still petite and lovely.

"We've discussed this for so long and have decided on it. Why are you asking this suddenly?" Xia Chuanzou moved closer and whispered in her small ear.

"But... I suddenly feel anxious when I think about getting married soon." Shiina pouted her pink lips and leaned her little head on his chest. Her voice sounded a little aggrieved, but it was as sweet as honey.

She loves to act like a spoiled child more and more, but she is so pure and lovely that it is hard for people to have any bad thoughts about her.

"Shouldn't I be happy?"

"Happy... for sure... but... it feels like time has passed so quickly. In the blink of an eye, we are about to get married, and Hui has not found a boyfriend yet..."

"She's only 21 this year, so she's definitely not in a hurry." Xia Chuan Zou sat on the bed, his arms gently around the girl's body. The girl tried to pry his hands apart from her chest, but gave up when she couldn't, and then muttered softly, "Zou is being naughty again..."

"That's not what you said seven hours ago."

"Don't say that." The girl looked a little embarrassed.

"..." He shrugged, and then seemed to remember something, "Speaking of which, we should officially change our names tomorrow, right? Miss Mahiru, what do you think?"

"Hmm, I don't seem to have any feelings... Calling me husband is a bit weird... How about calling me Kanade?"

"It's up to you, as long as you are happy."

"Then how are you going to call me..."

"Lord Angel?"

"Ugh! I told you not to call me like that!" Shiina puffed up his cheeks and pretended to be angry.

"Then let's go with Mahiru." Natsukawa Kanade coaxed as he turned her body over and gently held her in his arms.

"Well... Hui will be the bridesmaid tomorrow."

"That's not certain. Let Hachiman be the best man. He will do the heavy work. I'm sure he won't say anything."

Seeing that she still looked a little worried, Xiachuan Zou gently leaned over and rested his forehead against hers.

"It's fine like this, and everything is ready, what are you worried about?"

"I'm not worried, I'm just very emotional... I keep thinking about what Kanade said to me that day. If I hadn't told you that I liked you a day earlier, you would have confessed to Kato..."

"We were all still young back then." Xia Chuan Zou scratched his head, trying to suppress those youthful memories from many years ago.

"..." Shiina's eyes were a little doubtful, but he pursed his lips and said nothing.

"It's true. Even now when I think back to when Mahiru confessed her love to me, I still feel like jumping for joy... Besides, under Mahiru's wise guidance, I have fully realized the cuteness of lolita, especially someone like Angel..."

Shiina was a little embarrassed and annoyed, and slammed the back of her head on his chest, shouting something like "She's not a loli! It's just that Kanade is too big!"

Compared to him who is 1 meters tall, she is less than 6 meters tall and looks like a lolita. But even if it is true, it is still annoying! She drinks milk every day, but she looks in the wrong place.

Suddenly, she felt the hand that was hugging her chest starting to play tricks on her, and her cheeks suddenly turned lightly red.

"open."

"Don't let it go."

"Damn it... You just want to change the subject while bullying me! Tell me the truth, have you ever thought about Kato in all these years?"

"Please, I'm thinking about how cute Mahiru-sama is every day, so I don't have time to think about anything else." Natsukawa Kanade loosened his hand, and his fingertips moved down along the girl's waist, and then her hand was grabbed by her.

Shiina broke free from his arms, then stood up and pressed on top of him.

She just sat on his chest. She was not heavy, so Natsukawa Kanade didn't even feel like she was having trouble breathing. She put her hands behind her head and looked into Shiina's eyes with playful eyes.