The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

What are you arguing about now?

Chapter 74: A Belated Gift

"No, no! ... You can't have fried noodles, takoyaki, sausages, hot dogs, and then a big cup of shaved ice! You'll definitely get a stomach upset!"

Festival food is characterized by a strong flavor with a lot of oil and salt. Having a large cup of refreshing shaved ice after eating is good for the mouth, but it is not so friendly to the stomach.

And please, you guys are little idols—

Even though eating more of these foods might be a bit challenging to maintain your figure, you can still make up for it with exercise. But surely no one wants to see their dick tied to the toilet?!

"But I want to eat it too, Hina. How about we go to a convenience store and buy it after Hirashin-senpai leaves, Toru-senpai~"

Hina Ichikawa directly grabbed Toru Asakura's hand, and the two announced their alliance and formed a united front.

Hey, hey, hey, are you already plotting loudly while the parties are still here?

Although he was complaining in his heart, a smile appeared on Pingxin's face. He actually enjoyed this atmosphere. After all, it might be the last time.

Thinking of this, Ping Xin suddenly pulled down the mask and put it on, then said in a muffled voice: "Puff puff~ I am Octopus~"

“…Puff~”

"...What is that? It's hilarious~!"

"Hey, octopus~"

"I, I'm a rabbit~?"

Well, today everyone is as “in sync” as ever!

"Since everyone has worked so hard this month, let's give you a special reward of a cup of shaved ice today~"

"Yeah~!"

"But for the sake of our health, let's share one cup among the four of us~"

“Bad~!”

Blowing with the wind and cursing against the wind, what a real scene in the world.

"Wait a minute, what about Shin-chan...Octopus-kun?"

If four people were sharing a serving of shaved ice, then Pingxin definitely didn't count himself, because that's just the kind of person he is...

Hirayuko continued his childish role-playing, completely unaware of how he had become a saint, and spoke truthfully, belying his adorable octopus appearance: "Pfft~ Wrong answer! Of course I'm going to eat one portion by myself... and it's a super large cup~"

What? It’s an extra large cup?

What? They actually have extra large cups of shaved ice here!?

Like a group of elementary school students who had spent all their pocket money, Toru and the other three bought a medium cup of shaved ice under the boss's strange gaze, while Heishin bought an extra large cup under the boss's contemptuous and idiotic gaze.

Shaved ice stall owner: The young man has no future

Pingxin: I see you don’t understand at all~?

On ordinary days, eating while walking would only attract looks of concern, suspicion, and contempt, but at festivals these are tolerated liberations, rare indulgences in repressed life.

"...How long are you going to wear it, um?"

"Hey, isn't that cute?"

It might be cute on someone else, but on you...

Higuchi Enka refused to answer the question.

"Hina (I) think it's cute, so can I borrow it for a while~?"

"Well... unless you trade it for Yu-A Kuma's mask!"

"Hey~ stingy~!"

Hinana pouted in anger, but she didn't seem that angry, but she didn't give away her limited edition Yua Bear mask for nothing.

The "wild" beauty Toru Asakura, wearing a Godzilla monster mask, rolled her eyes around, and then when no one was paying attention, she dreamed of eating shaved ice, and ended up covering her head with her hands as a result of her own actions.

It’s good to eat ice, but don’t eat too much.

This motto is also recorded in the Kojiki (Records of Ancient Things). I'm sure you all remember it, right?

Are you a primary school student?

It’s hard to imagine that such childish “fairness” would come out of Ping Xin’s mouth. Is his mind still stuck in that time?

No, are you some kind of elementary school student group?

Enka looked around and realized that she seemed to be the "most mature" person here. The world must really be upside down...

Oh no, I’ve become a kindergarten teacher!

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"As expected, even though I've grown up, the desire for that thing will always remain—"

[That thing]...?

The four people who heard Ping Xin's words began to think silently, but they could not imagine that the things Ping Xin was talking about were not concrete things, but some abstract things...

Perhaps it could be called "freedom".

They were still thinking, but Enka had already memorized it skillfully and cleared her mind——

Are you kidding? Who wants to be led by him?

At this moment, Hirayukobu still wore that somewhat funny and infernal (joke) octopus mask on his face, but Higuchi Enka felt that this might be his most honest...

It is also the most vulnerable moment.

Isn't it ironic that we take off the mask while wearing it? It's like how we pretend to be ourselves in front of our friends and family every day, but then we pour out our hearts to strangers in our group chats every night.

Did something really happen in this month?

...besides finding a new woman?

Although it is well hidden, Ping Xin has both open-mindedness and relief and entanglement and hesitation. He is like a detached master who is entangled in the fireworks of the mortal world, or like an ordinary person with seven emotions and six desires who is determined to give up everything and become an ideal saint.

The hands in her sleeves clenched quietly. Being able to see everything clearly but unable to do anything made Enka extremely annoyed.

It feels like this again...

Ping Xin, who was inexplicably locked in murderous aura, trembled slightly. To be honest, he rarely had such a reaction except when going to the toilet. Could it be an enemy coming from the sky?

After battling wits and courage with the air for a long time, Ping Xin finally turned around and saw Enka behind him, who was using her eyes to poke holes in his knife. However, he was now being held on both sides by Hina and Toru, so he couldn't run away. He could only enjoy this endurance training.

Oh, but I’m angry, why?!

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When it comes to summer festivals, goldfish fishing, fried noodles, takoyaki, and target shooting are all essential, but this is also unforgettable.

"This year's fireworks display seems particularly grand..."

Yes, after all, the festivals in Tokyo are all sponsored by Hengxin to some extent, so the scale is naturally larger than before.

"Here, consider this a souvenir for your trip."

"Too late."

No, it's still too early?

After all, who would take out such an important ring so casually!

Although it was a cloudy night, Enka could still clearly see the ring with the help of the moonlight, the lights from the festival, and the colors of the sky.

Because of various concerns, Enka, like Liyin, did not wear the ring, but instead put on a chain to make a necklace.

"Really... idiot?~"

I didn't expect to be scolded after giving a gift...

Never mind, idiots are idiots, after all, we are all idiots——

The fireworks in the sky were set off one after another, and the people on the ground were gathered in clusters, but none of this had anything to do with the two of them.

He was looking at her and she was looking at him.

Look at the most beautiful fireworks in the world in his eyes, and look at the most lovely girl in the world in front of him.

Chapter 75 Sports Meet

As a representative of pessimism, realism, and hard work, Enka has begun to think about countermeasures after calming down.

The ring is engraved with the letters P (Ping Xin) and M (Madoka, Madoka), but perhaps... we can use Pokémon as an excuse to force an explanation?

It's well known that women's IQ explodes when they catch their partner cheating or having an affair, but when they're in love or pregnant, their intelligence tends to decline due to emotional stress...

In short, in a daily life where nothing seems to change, such small changes and happiness become things that Enka wants to hold tightly in her hands.

Whether it's her, them, or him, they all want to catch it in their hands...

"Ha~"

I'm a fool too...

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Unconsciously, the festival passed away along with the summer. The next day, October 10th, Monday, the Shengxiang Middle School Sports Day officially began.

"Come to think of it, this seems to be my first time participating in a sports meet since kindergarten..." Ping Xin said to himself after changing into the classic green Yan Country sportswear.

In my previous life, it goes without saying that studying and sports were a big hindrance.jpg

But in this life, Ping Xin often presents himself as a literature major and an indoor person. In fact, except for beating up a few "little" people in junior high school because of his poor physical and mental health, he has always played the role of a good boy. After all, he hates trouble the most.

"After all, Ping Xin was very busy last year, but this year it should be no problem!"

No, actually this year I also...

"Yeah, I'm free~"

Work?

Go to hell!

The ultimate goal of going to work is to not have to go to work. Do I still have to punch in that stupid card and attend these stupid meetings every day?

Damn it!

Thinking of this, Pingxin suddenly laughed again, and Asuna, Karin, Akane and the others followed suit. Only Nel looked at them with a puzzled expression.

What's going on? I feel like I'm the only one who doesn't fit in this atmosphere?

This moment is just like that moment, maybe this is the bond between short stature + special ahoge + flat chest group!

Corn Crisp Cat with shaking fur, Cat Eyes Rainbow Summer: I don’t want such a bond at all!

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"This year's goal is second place. Is that clear to everyone?"

"Oh----!!!"

What’s going on? Is there a second family here?

"This year, the important thing is to participate. Just have fun and don't get hurt!"

“Okay~~~~!”