Tokyo Sick Girlfriend

Chapter 49 Hasegawa Saori Doesn't Understand Love

Saori Hasegawa felt a heat rising in her chest. Turning her head to look at the boy's smile, a sweet feeling welled up in her heart, and a tingling sensation spread from her toes to the top of her head.

My body relaxed unconsciously, and I felt that if I were facing Shiratori Seiya, there would be no shame in doing anything even if it was outrageous.

Thinking about what Shiratori Seiya had just said, she hesitated for a moment, then couldn't help but ask:

"Does Kiyozai like saori?"

Upon hearing this, Shiratori Seiya wiped her left foot clean with a cloth and tucked it into his arms, then raised his other foot and replied:

"Is that even a question? Why wouldn't you like it?"

"But everyone says Saori is an idiot."

"Yeah, he's an idiot."

Upon hearing his admission, Saori Hasegawa's slender eyebrows furrowed, and a pang of bitterness rose in her heart.

She suddenly became a little unhappy.

However, looking at Shiratori Seiya, she found that he wasn't mocking her. Her clear eyes flickered with doubt as she asked:
"Huh? Does Kiyoya like idiots?"

Shiratori Seiya glanced at her, feeling that the question might be too important for her, and after thinking carefully, said:

"No one likes an idiot, but Saori, you're not just an idiot. You have something brighter about you, so bright that even your idiotic side seems cute."

"So, I like Saori, even if she's an idiot Saori."

"Oh."

Saori Hasegawa nodded seriously, pondering his words, and after a long while, asked again:
"What are Saori's strengths?"

"Too much……"

Just as Shiratori Seiya was about to continue his story, he saw the girl staring at him expectantly, her eyes shining with anticipation.

He realized what was happening and couldn't help but laugh:
"You really want me to praise you that much?"

"Is it not allowed...?"

Biting her lip, Saori turned around and bumped her forehead against his shoulder, saying:
"Saori will be happy."

"Saori is happy, but isn't Seiya happy?"

"Okay, then I'll make you happy today."

Seeing this, Shiratori Seiya felt it was time to build her confidence. He paused his movements, stared intently into her eyes, and said seriously:
“Saori, listen carefully. Even though there are always people who look down on you, I hope you will always remember what I’m saying.”

"You have strong athletic talent, purity, perseverance, can endure hardship, and are good-looking... Most importantly, your talent in kendo is the strongest I've ever seen, and you also love kendo. In this respect, I don't think anyone is better than you..."

As Shiratori Seiya listed her strengths one by one, Hasegawa Saori's eyes gradually brightened, and the tingling sensation that had just subsided surged back into her heart.

She asked herself, somewhat incredulously:
"Is Saori... really that good?"

"Of course, even if you don't believe in yourself, please believe in me. You will definitely become famous in the future. Next month's competition will be the beginning of your rise to fame..."

As he spoke, he suddenly paused, looked at the girl, and asked:

"Does Saori want to become famous?"

Meeting Shiratori Seiya's expectant gaze, Hasegawa Saori nodded vigorously and said:
"Yes! Saori will work hard to become famous."

"Will do."

Shiratori Seiya smiled, bent down to wipe the girl's feet clean, put on her newly bought white socks, and then put on her shoes.

"Eh?"

Looking at the new shoes on his feet and the boy tying his shoelaces...

Saori Hasegawa's eyes widened in surprise, a surge of joy welling up within her, and she couldn't help but ask:
"Um, regarding H, doesn't Kiyoya need to go through with it anymore?"

Upon hearing this, Shiratori Seiya raised his head, looked at her with a half-smile, and said:

"So Saori was really looking forward to H-related things?"

"I didn't expect that."

Saori gave a coquettish laugh, shook her new shoes, and her eyes revealed a look of joy.

Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, she turned to look at Shiratori Seiya and asked:
"And what about Kiyosai?"

"what?"

"What is Kiyosai's dream?"

Shiratori Seiya was taken aback by her question, and after a long pause, he smiled and said, "If I can see Saori become famous, my dream will be fulfilled."

…………

When Saori Hasegawa rests, she often thinks about what her life would be like if she hadn't met Seiya.
My mind is empty and lifeless. I live my life following the same trajectory as others, but even so, I can't keep up with everyone else's pace.

Poor academic performance, slow reaction time, inability to fit in, and seemingly dislikes by teachers and classmates...

While I wouldn't feel frustrated, this kind of life is definitely not happy either.

What does it feel like to be worshipped?

Saori Hasegawa didn't know, but being looked at with expectant eyes by Seiya made her happier than eating roast chicken.

At night, just like the previous days, Hasegawa Saori put away her bamboo sword, put on her shoes, and sneaked out of the house alone.

‘Swish, swish, swish…’

As soon as she stepped outside, a strong wind carrying fine rain slapped against her face, but Saori Hasegawa didn't seem to care.

Standing at the foot of the mountain, she took a step forward, following the training route that Shiratori Seiya had arranged beforehand, heading towards the summit against the wind.

She was very fast, and in no time she had climbed a third of the way.

However, the rain grew heavier and heavier, with raindrops the size of soybeans slapping her face, gradually blurring her vision.

She was soaked through by the rain, which clung almost to her skin, and the ground beneath her feet was muddy and treacherous...

Saori Hasegawa quickened her pace.

After that day, she decided that she must put in 'the effort that is second to none.'

It's not enough to say 'just do this much'; you have to keep striving without end or limit, otherwise you won't be able to meet Kiyoya's expectations.

"Saori..."

She thought she heard someone calling her from behind.

Before I could think about it further, the rustling sound of the wind blowing through the leaves completely drowned out the noise.

‘Crack. ’

Suddenly, the sound of a tree branch snapping exploded in the air. Saori Hasegawa instinctively looked up, only to see a huge shadow crashing down on her.

She tried to stop, but her foot slipped, and she fell uncontrollably down the hillside.

My mind went blank; I didn't know how to react, and I just let my body fall.

"Saori!"

The previously indistinct sound became clear, and Saori Hasegawa turned her head to see Seiya Shiratori rushing towards her...

……

Shiratori Seiya gripped the girl's arm tightly with one hand and hooked the branch on the edge of the slope with the other.

He glanced down at the girl, and after confirming she was alright, gritted his teeth and shouted:
"Saori, hold on tight!"

Immediately afterwards, Shiratori Seiya took a deep breath, trying to lift her up with force.

However, as soon as he exerted force, the branch seemed to have reached its limit.

With a 'click' sound, the feeling of weightlessness came instantly.

Damn!

Shiratori Seiya cursed inwardly, raising his left arm to grip the slope and try to slow his descent.

'Sizzle.'

A sudden, sharp pain shot through his left arm. Before he could think, Shiratori Seiya could only hold Saori tightly in his arms.

The two of them slid down the slope.

Saori Hasegawa looked up at the boy in front of her, feeling his body temperature, and tears mixed with raindrops slid down her face.

That day, she learned that she had to marry Shiratori Seiya.

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