My love is abyss mode

Chapter 92 The Cat Breaks Down
A cool evening breeze swept in through the window, ruffling the smooth ends of her black hair. Matsuzaka Kanon straightened the hair that was obscuring her vision, stood a few steps away from Shirakawa Momo, and quietly watched her, sorting through the few pieces of information in her mind.

Shinkai Shiona rarely mentions the band. Matsuzaka Kanon's only knowledge of Shirakawa Momo comes from their last meeting at the sports warehouse and information provided by Otani Sasa.

He's sharp-tongued and sarcastic, and seems to have some inappropriate thoughts about Kuronuma.

In addition, she seems to be a good friend of Hatsushino Ryo.

It's strange, why does paying the price to Black Swamp Fang require her approval?
What a complicated relationship.

Matsuzaka Kanon hesitated for a moment, then smiled and tentatively asked, her eyes as venomous as a snake: "Shirakawa-kun, what is your relationship with Kuronuma-senpai?"

"None of your business." Shirakawa Momo turned a page of her book and replied coldly.

"Ex-girlfriend?"

"."

"lover?"

Receiving no direct response, Matsuzaka Kanon turned to look at the sky outside the window. The bluish-green hue foreshadowed the approaching night, and the town was already dotted with lights.

Her smile vanished, her eyes instantly turning icy, even the beauty mark at the corner of her eye seemed to take on a sharper edge: "I understand your stance now, you won't agree no matter what, right?"

"Still not going to give up? Foolish." Shirakawa Momo raised her delicate face, her golden eyes meeting Matsuzaka Kanon's sharp gaze.

"I haven't thanked you yet for paying the price for me last time."

Matsuzaka Kanon strolled slowly beside Shirakawa Momo, smiling as she said in a gentle tone, "I wonder what Shirakawa-kun sacrificed? I guess, he took the opportunity to cheat on her."

"I...didn't...cheat...fish!"

"But your relationship with Kuronuma is quite unusual, isn't it? At least you have some bad thoughts about your friend's boyfriend."

Even if there were something to it, I wouldn't do anything to him right now!

Touched on a sore spot, Shirakawa Momo clenched the pages of the book in her hand, glared at her with wide eyes, and emphasized in a serious tone through gritted teeth.

"I see. That's why you were secretly plotting to protect Kuronuma's purity and keep it for yourself."

Matsuzaka Kanon stopped and turned to look at her, a devilish smile spreading across her clean and pretty face: "Hmm~ What a terrible idea. But, can you even do it?"

"There's absolutely no problem keeping you out of trouble." Shirakawa Momo closed the book in her hand, put it aside, picked up the paper bag next to her, and took out the dessert that Kuronuma Kiba had bought for her today.

She opened the plastic box of cream puffs, picked one up, and popped it into her mouth, using the sweetness to calm herself down.

Matsusaka Kanon put a lot of pressure on her. Her words revealed the truth and her despicable schemes. The blow from a stranger was far more heart-wrenching than Toyama Chitose's questioning on the rooftop.

"You should understand that it was Kuronuma who asked me to ask you. We've already agreed on the price."

Matsuzaka Kanon bent down and snatched a cream puff from the plastic box in her hand, pinched it between two fingers, brought it to her lips, took a small bite, and savored it with elegant movements:
"Even if Kuronuma has a slight crush on you, how many times can you stop him? If you keep doing this, he'll eventually hate you."

Shirakawa Momo certainly understands that relationships between people are actually very fragile.

So even when she was angry, she would still wash Kuronuma's indoor shoes, give him satisfactory compensation, and carefully prepare every meal.

Will he hate himself because of this?

Probably.

Thinking of this, Shirakawa Momo swallowed the cream puff in her mouth with difficulty, but a bitter taste rose in her throat.

What Kurogane Kiba came to Tokyo to pursue were these things she found boring. It was fine once, but if it really accumulated, she might really be disliked.

"If Shirakawa-kun is willing to pay the price for me this time, that would be the best outcome, and we can cooperate."

Seeing Shirakawa Momo remain silent, her eyes gradually becoming unfocused, Matsuzaka Kanon put the half-eaten cream puff back into the plastic box, revealing a genuinely gentle smile:

"However, I may have a lot of things to ask of Kuronuma-kun. If I can take this opportunity to fulfill Shirakawa-kun's despicable, shameless, and friend-betraying ideas, that would be a good thing."

"Who wants to work with you?" Shirakawa Momo picked up the cream puff she had bitten and threw it forcefully into the trash can.

This is absolutely unacceptable; I cannot betray Liang.

“I’ve already given Kuronuma face, you’re the one who didn’t want it.” Matsuzaka Kanon nodded meaningfully, turned and walked towards the bathroom, her gentle voice gradually fading away: “I’ll give you one more chance to choose. Give me your answer when I come out of the shower.”

"I will not agree to either cooperation or a quota."

Does it really matter whether you agree or not?

"I--"

Shirakawa Momo watched as Matsuzaka Kanon entered the bathroom, closed the door, her expression frozen on her face, her golden eyes gradually dimming.

Does it really matter whether she agrees or not?
If Matsuzaka Kanon doesn't want a title and chooses to give herself away for free, Kuronuma Kiba is willing to accept it. His own opinion doesn't matter at all, since even Hatsushika Ryo doesn't care.

Her reason for blocking Chitose Toyama and Shionai Shinai was simply that [Kiba Kuronuma dislikes kendo].
Now, even he has negotiated the price, so he has no suitable position at all.

If I go to Kuronuma now and unreasonably say no, I'll definitely be disliked, unless she's willing to replace Matsuzaka Kanon with herself.

Otherwise, what grounds are there to stop it?
Tell Hatsushika Ryo that Matsuzaka Kanon is a bad person and is unqualified?
But if Kuronuma Kiba and Matsusaka Kanon get entangled in secret, and he betrays Hatsushino Ryo without permission, then shouldn't he also bear some responsibility?

Shirakawa Momo lowered her head and stuffed the cream puffs into her mouth one after another, while Kuronuma Kiba's voice rang in her ears again.

[I don't think I need to specifically notify you about this, do I?]
So, I've been in the way all along?
Kuronuma Kiba must have been holding back for a long time. She has been blocking him from reaching his goal, yet she is unwilling to compromise. If this continues...
Tears welled up uncontrollably in her eyes. Shirakawa Momo wiped them away with the blanket, swallowed the cream puff in her mouth, picked up her phone from beside her pillow, and sent a message to Hatsushino Ryo.

It's okay, he's just a lover, he absolutely can't be disliked.

This is absolutely unacceptable.

October 30th, the fourth day of the study tour.

As dawn broke, the white mist still lingered in the mountains and forests. The cheerful chirping of birds drifted in through the window, waking Black Swamp Fang from its beautiful dream.

Before I even opened my eyes, my nose was already catching a whiff of that nostalgic, enchanting scent in the air. The lingering warmth from the folds of the blankets mingled with the slightly bitter fragrance, creating a rosy atmosphere.

A soft touch from my fingertips came from my cheek.

Kuronuma reached out from under the covers, grabbed the thin wrist, and turned to look at the pillow.

The dimly lit room was quiet. Matsuzaka Kanon was sitting on the tatami mat, raising her hand to touch his cheek. Her long, black hair, which had been disheveled last night, was now neatly combed, and her gray eyes were blurry, making it impossible to discern her emotions.

Beside her, the clothes she had worn the day before were neatly folded.

"Are you leaving?" Kuronuma Fang asked softly.

"Hatsushino asked me to go back to Tokyo to see her today, it seems I have no choice but to go."

Matsuzaka Kanon leaned slightly forward, her grey eyes meeting his gaze with deep affection, and smiled gently as she said:
"Actually, I didn't sleep last night. How should I put it? Kurosuma said yesterday that he wanted to have a normal relationship, but he didn't know how to be gentle with women at all. I still feel a bit sore."

"I also want to get to know you slowly, but unfortunately, I don't have much time left." Kuronuma Kiba closed his eyes and let out a long sigh.

Fortunately, the spot wasn't wasted.

He is now confident that he can defeat Hatsushino Ryo. Shirakawa Momo said she would grant him a request, and everything seems to be going smoothly.

The problem lies in Hatsushiro Ryo's human-machine logic.

Kuronuma was certain that once their relationship made substantial progress, she would reclaim the sole spot—the excuse she had used initially had become invalid.

"Do you need me to give you some money?" he suddenly asked.

"No need, Miss Hatsukano said she'd give me 500 million yen every month."

Matsuzaka Kanon gently shook her head, bit her lower lip, hesitated for a few seconds, then withdrew her hand from his and stood up, supporting herself on the tatami mat.

"Let's get to know each other slowly after you join the kendo club. Could you please take care of Shionai-chan today?"

"I will definitely keep my promise, don't worry."

Kuronuma Kiba rolled over, pulled the blanket tighter around himself, and prepared to sleep a little longer until Shirakawa Momo came to wake him up.

(End of this chapter)