Tokyo Sick Girlfriend

Chapter 29: Deciding the Future (Please continue reading!)
Mount Takao is not high, with an altitude of 599 meters. The road is relatively flat, and as long as you are not someone who has only been walking for a few years or someone who is so old that you have almost lost all your teeth, climbing it is not a problem at all.

Shiratori Seiya had visited once before, but it was just a quick visit to check in.

After all, compared to Mount Fuji and Mount Kumotori, this place is really not that interesting; it's more suitable for sightseeing.

Nevertheless, Shiratori Seiya couldn't help but look the girl beside him up and down with a suspicious gaze.

It's been more than half a year since I last saw her, and Hojo Suzune hasn't changed at all.

It's so small that he can hold it in his arms with just a few scoops.

My gaze lingered on her slender, fair arms.

It has to be said that what she lacked in Hojo Shione's chest, she completely made up for in her legs and arms.

Her arms were smooth and delicate, and the sunlight on her skin made them shimmer like clean white porcelain, with faint blue veins visible beneath.

She would be absolutely perfect for playing an immortal vampire loli.

His suggestion went unanswered, and instead, he was being stared at by Shiratori Seiya.

A blush crept onto Hojo Suzune's fair face, and a shy expression appeared in her eyes. She raised her hand to smooth her bangs and said embarrassedly:
"Hey, Kiyoya, why are you looking at me like that...?"

Shiratori Seiya snapped out of his daze and looked away, saying:
"Climbing is fine, but if you get tired, I won't carry you."

"Hmph, I don't need to memorize it."

Hojo Suzune gave a soft hum, then stretched out her delicate arm, clenched her fist the size of a small bean curd, and showed it off:
"I did get some serious training at school, you know."

"But I remember you used to stay home all day long. I asked you to go for a run, but you would lie down and fall asleep in a chair halfway through. You're going to be this diligent?"

"Where, where is it?!"

Having her secret exposed, Hojo Suzune blushed even more, exuding a sickly allure, and whispered an explanation:

"That's because they're too tired, okay? Who gets up at seven in the morning to exercise? They haven't slept well..."

"Does that mean it has to be eight o'clock? That's difficult, isn't it? Xiyin said you always sleep until one o'clock in the afternoon on your days off."

Upon hearing this, Hojo Suzune felt a surge of warmth in her heart, and couldn't help but stomp her foot in anger as she retorted:

"Don't listen to her nonsense! She's just trying to slander me!"

"Moreover, moreover, a scholar should be viewed with new eyes after three days of separation. Anyway, I don't need you to recite Qingzai."

As she spoke, she reached out and tugged at Shiratori Seiya's sleeve.

However, after taking only two steps forward, she seemed to suddenly realize something and stared at Shiratori Seiya's left hand without saying a word.

Noticing her gaze, Shiratori Seiya smiled nonchalantly and said:

"Stop looking, let's go. Today isn't just about hiking; we're going shopping together this afternoon, aren't we?"

"Oh."

Yes, we can't waste time.

Hojo Suzune responded and quickly walked towards Takaoyama Route 6.

Route 6 has Biwa Falls, but the path is not very wide, so the two of them can only walk one in front of the other.

Hojo Suzune walked behind him, her hand gripping his sleeve, talking incessantly against the backdrop of the noisy rushing water.

Perhaps because it had been so long since they last met, she seemed to have endless things to say.

They started talking about everything from when Shiratori Seiya graduated and she entered her third year of high school, to which teacher got married, which student started dating, and how terrible the atmosphere was when club presidents were assigned to second-year students...

She basically talked the whole time, while Shiratori Seiya occasionally responded with a few words.

I was afraid she'd get bored and then keep asking questions like 'And then what?'

Lately, I've been thinking a lot about Mio Takahashi's career planning, and now listening to these stories full of youthful energy is quite interesting.

"Let me tell you, Ms. Mami even made me teach those first-year idiots. I thought I was being patient enough, but they still couldn't understand after I explained it to them several times..."

"However, a second-year high school student recently transferred to the school. He also plays the piano, haha, but his skill level is nowhere near mine."

"But she probably thought she played quite well. When she heard Ms. Mami say that she was still a bit behind me, she was probably unconvinced and used things like 'I want to ask my senior for guidance when I participate in the competition' to annoy me. I just showed her a little bit, and she ran away looking embarrassed."

"Ran?"

"I ran away, and I felt ashamed of myself."

Hojo Suzune smiled smugly, raised her pretty face, and displayed the proud posture of a little swan.

Shiratori Seiya glanced at her without saying anything, only thinking that the truth was that the other party couldn't stand her mockery and ran away.

'call……'

Perhaps she had walked too fast, because Hojo Suzune took a deep breath and her face turned even redder.

She felt a surge of heat rising up her back, but then a cool breeze made her feel a little cold.

"Can you still hold on?"

Shiratori Seiya slowed his pace, turned his head to look at the slightly sickly flush on Rin's face, and asked with narrowed eyes.

A little fool is still a little fool, with skinny arms and legs. Do you think I don't know whether you exercise regularly?

"No problem at all, it's only 1.5 kilometers left."

Hojo Suzune, panting heavily, pointed to the sign next to her.

It says above: [Distance from starting point 2.5KM, distance from finish point 1.5KM...]

"If you can't hold on any longer, just say so."

Upon hearing this, Hojo Suzune's eyes darted around, and she covered her head pitifully, saying:

"Then will you carry me up?"

Seeing her sudden change in expression, Shiratori Seiya was speechless and continued walking forward.

"whee."

A girl's silvery laughter rang out behind her, and then she leaned closer and asked:

"I'm tired of talking. Kiyoya, how have you been lately?"

"What do you mean?"

"Huh? It's university? I'm graduating soon, right? What's university life like? I want to know in advance."

Upon hearing this, Shiratori Seiya thought for a moment and said, "University is just so-so. Everyone's relationships are basically set in stone since high school. After all, it's not like high school where there are fixed classes. The only way to cultivate good relationships is through clubs."

"So, Kiyoya, your girlfriend is someone you met in the club?"

"?"

Hojo Suzune's sudden change of topic caught Shiratori Seiya off guard.

He paused for a moment, then shook his head and said:
"No, I don't have many friends in the kendo club."

"Huh? What's wrong? Kiyoya-nii, you're still just as antisocial as you were in high school."

Hojo Suzune chuckled and made a sarcastic remark, then asked:

"Then how did you meet?"

"We met because of money."

"money?"

Hojo Suzune didn't understand.

Shiratori Seiya nodded and said:
"Well, it's hard to explain in detail."

"Oh fine……"

Seeing that he was unwilling to talk, Hojo Suzune changed the subject and continued to ask:
"What's her name? What's her personality like?"

Upon hearing this, Shiratori Seiya narrowed his eyes, turned around to look at the girl's profile, and said:

"Why do I feel like you care more about my love life than your sister does?"

Hojo Suzune, afraid that he would see through her, quickly lowered her eyes and stared at the tips of her shoes as she explained:
"No, I'm just worried you'll get scammed. After all, I haven't taken responsibility for you, so as your younger sister, I should at least help you make sure you're safe, right?"

Shiratori Seiya remained noncommittal, then thought for a moment and replied:
"Her name is Takahashi Mio. As for her appearance... you must have seen my posts about her, right? As for her personality, she's quite greedy, has a strong sense of self-esteem, and likes to play tricks. Other than that, she's a decent person, I'd say."

What green tea bitch, gold digger, vixen?

As soon as Shiratori Seiya finished speaking, Hojo Suzune mentally defined the other person.

She bit her tongue to resist the sadness in her heart, and couldn't help but say:
"Then you need to be careful, lest she swindle all your money."

"how come……"

Shiratori Seiya smiled and shook his head, then thought carefully and felt he should talk about things that would be of reference value to Rin's future development, so he said seriously:

"However, most people actually feel that college is not as easy as high school. After all, it is the last hurdle before entering society, and everyone is working hard to find a job they like after graduation."

Hojo Suzune's eyes flickered with doubt as she asked:

"most?"

"Well, the remaining small portion are from wealthy families, so they can live a stable life without having to work hard."

At this point, Shiratori Seiya couldn't help but conclude:
"So you see, money often determines a person's future."

"Of course, there are also some idiots around me who have no plans for the future, whose lives are a mess, and who are in trouble without even realizing it, and who need others to pull them out."

"Ok?"

Hojo Suzune had a feeling he was implying something, but after considering the possibility that it wasn't about her, she retorted:
"That felt awful; I had absolutely no self-control."

"I'm not as lazy as the kind of person you're describing in college..."

As she spoke, Hojo Suzune stopped, took a deep breath, and said earnestly:

"I've made up my mind, I want to apply to the Tokyo University of the Arts."

"?"

Upon hearing this, Shiratori Seiya stopped and turned to look at Rinne with some surprise, saying:
"Are you really sure? Did your aunt and uncle agree?"

Seeing his sudden reaction, Hojo Suzune seemed to remember something, and her delicate brows furrowed unconsciously.

But it only lasted a moment, then he narrowed his eyes and smiled:

"Of course, I want to become a famous pianist in the future."

Didn't you say you didn't have this dream?

"People always change, don't they?"

Hojo Suzune unconsciously recited the words her older sister had told her.

"After all, my sister is so amazing. If I don't have anything to offer, I always feel like I'll be outdone by her."

"Besides, since you've said that money determines the future, and I'll become famous and make a lot of money in the future, wouldn't our futures be secure then?"

Upon hearing this, Shiratori Seiya fell silent for a moment, recalling the words Suzune had said on the phone that she would take care of him.

Having received no response to her words, Hojo Suzune looked at Shiratori Seiya with a resentful expression and said:
"You don't think I'm not qualified, do you? Kiyosai."

Shiratori Seiya snapped out of his reverie, shook his head, and stared intently into her eyes, saying seriously:
"How could that be? You are the most talented person I have ever seen in playing musical instruments. As long as you are willing to work hard, there is nothing you cannot do."

"..."

Hearing him say that, Hojo Suzune was stunned. She stared at him blankly, her cherry lips slightly parted, and joy flowed from her heart.

Her face flushed even more, as if she had been intoxicated by the wind, her eyes became hazy, and she lowered her pretty face to ask:

"Then... will you write a song for me?"

Shiratori Seiya was taken aback by her words, hesitated for a moment, and then smiled:

"My current skill level is far from sufficient. Lingyin, you overestimate me."

"And what about later? There will be a future, right?"

Seemingly seeking some kind of answer, Hojo Suzune's tone suddenly became urgent, and she stared intently at him.

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