They all have special skills

There's no point in thinking so much.

Kasumigaoka Utaha slowly sat up, lifted her face from the pillow, and sighed deeply.

The current situation is.

At school, they are teachers like Gan Xia or Xiao Ba.

The mother at home and the father who is unwilling to admit it.

Even her own editor.

Everyone thinks that she and Shimizukawa are now officially dating!

Is it...

It really depends on yourself...

It's the girl's turn to confess...

In the not very big single apartment, the sound of showering can be heard from the Qingshui River.

Kasumigaoka Utaha stood up and paced back and forth in the room.

After a while, she sighed helplessly.

It seems that this is the only thing we can do.

After all, he even disregarded his own life and death for me.

Whatever reward she gives is understandable.

Not to mention just a verbal confession.

I'm just a little worried that the guy won't accept it after I confess...

No no no no no!

There is no such possibility!

Kasumigaoka Utaha quickly shook her head.

She thought back to the time they had spent together.

If he didn't have that kind of intention towards her, he wouldn't have chosen to protect her so recklessly in the first place.

There must be a certain degree of goodwill based on this.

Moreover……

He hasn't been unresponsive these days.

The number of times I secretly look at myself is increasing.

To sum up, the general conditions have been met.

So, here's what to consider next.

It's about how to confess, and when to confess...

"Senior!"

While Kasumigaoka was thinking, a call came from the bathroom.

"what happened?"

"I forgot to bring a towel, can you please pass it to me?"

"……understood."

Kasumigaoka got up and went to the balcony to retrieve the towel, then walked to the bathroom and knocked on the door.

"Thank you."

“…Remember to get it yourself next time.”

When Qingshuichuan opened the door and took the towel.

Kasumigaoka Utaha saw the curves of his upper body with distinct muscular lines.

She felt a little dizzy for a moment.

Was this guy so strong at the beginning?

After returning to the bed and sitting down, he recalled the scene that had just made his heart beat faster.

Kasumigaoka felt more and more that her confession plan should be launched soon.

After putting on his clothes, Qingshuichuan walked out of the bathroom.

He didn't notice anything unusual about Kasumigaoka and casually chatted about the school's notice to all teachers and students a few days ago.

"Speaking of which, Senior, will you participate in the school's travel activities?"

"Travel activities?"

Kasumigaoka was confused for a moment, then he searched through his memories, and the next moment he understood.

Speaking of which, there is indeed such a thing.

Originally, the school was going to hold a campus festival in May, but who could have expected that an accidental fire would burn down the main teaching building.

As a result, normal learning now has to be squeezed into the classrooms over there in the club building, leaving no extra space for holding campus festivals.

But considering that it is really hard for students to study together during this period, and the students' original anticipation for the school festival.

The most important thing is that I want to dilute the unfortunate things that happened recently on campus with the happy memories of the trip.

Therefore, after a meeting, the school decided to replace the originally planned school festival with a travel activity.

A five-day, four-night trip from Tokyo to Hokkaido.

Of course, participation in this event is not mandatory.

Participants will also need to pay additional activity fees.

But students, by nature, love to play.

Therefore, many people signed up enthusiastically for this travel activity.

"are you going? "

Kasumigaoka asked back.

"Ah."

Qingshuichuan wiped his wet hair,

"I heard from Teacher Gan Xia that the school used their connections to arrange a nice hotel for us, where we can enjoy local delicacies.

The itinerary was relatively loose, leaving one day for the team to move freely.

In addition, this time I went to Hokkaido by ferry, which allowed me to not only enjoy the sea bathing beach on the boat, but also enjoy the sunset and starry sky from the deck.

He took off the towel and smiled handsomely.

"I've never taken a ferry since I was a child, so I'm quite looking forward to it."

"Really? That sounds really good."

Shimizukawa's words moved Kasumigaoka Utaha.

"But I may not be able to go this time."

There really is no way.

Except for Kasumigaoka Utaha who was a little seasick.

The main reason was that the library she signed a contract with urged her to write the fifth volume of "Love Metronome" as soon as possible.

There's nothing we can do about it, because of the unexpected incident that went viral and someone's shameless promotion in front of the live camera.

Teacher Xia Shizi’s books are selling very well now!

Even if she doesn't consider making money now, she still has to think about the expectant fans and the editor who is almost going crazy because of the pressure from her superiors.

This is what Kasumigaoka Utaha is really thinking now.

"Really? That's a shame. If you could come with me, Senior, I'd like to be able to go with you and hang out near our destination."

"...It doesn't matter. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future anyway."

Kasumigaoka took a deep breath and tried her best to appear calm.

But only she herself knows how much regret and pity she feels in her heart.

"When does this event depart?"

"The day after tomorrow afternoon, we'll all take the bus to catch the boat at school."

"In this case, there isn't enough time..."

"what?"

Kasumigaoka's whisper just now was not heard by Shimizukawa.

"nothing!"

After thinking about it, Kasumigaoka squeezed her soft thighs together.

"...There are some things, but... let's forget about it now."

"What's going on? You're so mysterious."

"Don't ask! You'll know when you come back!"

"……Fine."

Almost a week.

Kasumigaoka Utaha feels that with her own intelligence and talent.

I can definitely think of a way to confess my love that is both appropriate and romantic.

We'll be together soon...

she thinks.

Image: "Senior's Mental State", Location: "Images/1724977137-100413974-112067071.jpg"

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Volume 1: Chapter 38: Trip to Hokkaido

May 16th.

Thursday.

Negative.

The day of the Hokkaido tour organized by Toyonosaki Gakuen.

At around one o'clock in the afternoon, Qingshuichuan had already packed his clothes at home.

Just as I was about to go out, Kasumigaoka Utaha came to the door by chance.

Well, it doesn't seem like a coincidence.

After welcoming her in, Qingshuichuan saw the lunch box in her hand.

After entering the house and sitting down, Kasumigaoka handed the lunch box to Shimizukawa as expected.

"This is the bento I made. I heard that the food on some ferries doesn't taste very good, so if you're not used to it, try this instead."

I have to say that now her tone is gentle and her expression is concerned, she is completely like a good wife and mother.

But after opening the disposable lunch box and taking a look at the sumptuous food inside, Shimizukawa discovered the highlight.

"Senior, did you really do this?"

"Of course!"

Kasumigaoka Utaha folded her arms across her chest and stood firm in the face of Shimizukawa's questioning gaze.

However, her gradually red face betrayed her efforts to maintain composure.

"...I asked my mom to help a little, but the most important steps, seasoning and boxing, were all done by me!"