Tokyo Sick Girlfriend

Chapter 58 Fairness
"I promised to marry her."

Hojo Shione stared blankly at the words on the screen. In an instant, the surrounding sounds suddenly became blurred, as if she had fallen into the sea.

The salty seawater stung her eyes, causing them to redden. Tears welled up and dripped onto her jeans, creating patches of deep blue stains.

When I try to breathe, pain floods my heart.

Then, with a sudden 'buzz' in her head, Hojo Shione snapped back to reality.

She suddenly laughed.

Her fingers, gripping the phone tightly, turned white and trembled slightly, tears streaming down the curve of her lips.

My feelings at this moment are like honey mixed with salt water, a mixture of joy and pain.

'call……'

Hojo Shione straightened up, letting out a sigh of relief, a look of satisfaction appearing in her tear-filled eyes.

What's with this? It's like you're really cutting ties with the past, but you can't bring yourself to do it at all.

I thought I would need to think of another way, but I didn't expect their attitude to change so quickly.

"Ha ha……"

Hojo Shione's gaze followed her fingertip across the line of text sent by Shiratori Seiya on the screen. She chuckled softly, thought for a moment, and then typed out:
"why?"

"Did Ms. Takahashi break up with you?"

The message instantly became read, followed by a brief reply.

Shiratori Seiya: No.

Hojo Shione: Huh? Ms. Takahashi agreed?

"Seiya Shiratori: I'll tell her myself."

Hojo Shione's eyes narrowed unconsciously, her fingertips lingering on the screen for a moment as she spoke:

"I also think Kiyozai, you should make things clear, but I won't say anything more..."

Upon hearing Hojo Shione's words, Shiratori Seiya couldn't help but feel a little helpless.

If you really didn't talk too much and didn't tell Saori so much, she wouldn't have come to cause trouble. Besides, you also have contact with Takahashi Mio, so he doesn't believe you can keep your mouth shut.

After thinking for a moment, he said directly:

"It was actually Mio who brought this up with me first, and she'll agree, so you don't need to worry."

Shiratori Seiya wasn't actually worried that Shione would tell Takahashi Mio about it.

The reason I made that promise to Saori was partly because I was really worried about her, and partly because Mio Takahashi had told me that night, "I can accept it even if you date her."

However, considering Mio Takahashi's vanity, he postponed the date to three years later...

The message has been marked as read, and the chat box above continuously displays the words 'typing'.

A little over a minute later, a few words popped up on the screen.

Hojo Shione: Don't you think this is unfair?

Isn't it fair?

Shiratori Seiya paused for a moment.

Subconsciously, I thought Hojo Shione was talking about Takahashi and Saori, but I also vaguely felt that she was talking about herself and Saori.

Shiratori Seiya pursed his lips, narrowed his eyes, and steeled himself as he replied:
"It was consensual. There's no such thing as fairness in matters of the heart. You can treat me like a jerk if you want; everyone has their own path to walk..."

"Besides, aren't you having a concert next month? Thinking about so many things that have nothing to do with you will inevitably have an impact."

He almost typed out "Don't meddle in other people's business" and "Mind your own life."

The message was sent, but this time Hojo Shione didn't reply for a long time, seemingly caught in a deep dilemma.

Just as Shiratori Seiya thought the conversation was over and was about to turn off his phone, another message popped up.

This time it was just two short sentences.

"I see."

"I wish you happiness." Upon seeing these two sentences, Shiratori Seiya breathed a sigh of relief and crossed out his conversation with her.

I raised my arms behind my head, tilted my head back and stared at the ceiling. My eyes gradually lost focus, and I felt a little empty inside.

A memory crept out from the cracks in my heart...

In the recording studio, after the indicator light flashed red twice, Hojo Shione finally managed to pass the test on the third recording attempt.

To be honest, the quality wasn't very good and didn't meet my expectations. I guess I'll have to record it again later.

Suppressing his worry, Shiratori Seiya handed Hojo Shione water while asking with concern:

"Xiyin, have you been feeling unwell lately? Have you been getting enough rest?"

"Um……"

Hearing his words, Hojo Shione knew that her performance today was not very good. She didn't dare to look at him and nodded guiltily before handing him the bottled water in her hand.

Shiratori Seiya understood her meaning, twisted open the bottle cap and handed it to the girl. Her eyes immediately narrowed into crescent shapes, and a look of 'happiness' danced between her brows and eyes.

Watching her finish her water with satisfaction, Shiratori Seiya hesitated for a moment, carefully considering his words, before continuing:

"Xiyin, do you remember telling me before that we were going to the martial arts gym together? You seem to have been a bit lax lately."

"Well……"

Seemingly sensing the odd tone in his voice, Hojo Shione removed the bottle from her lips, blinked, and nodded at him.

Then a troubled look appeared on her face as she said:
"But if I spend so much time on work, I won't be able to spend all my time with you. That's not fair to Kiyoya, is it?"

She paused, then smiled happily and said:

"Besides, things aren't bad as they are now, are they?"

"Okay, don't worry about me. I'll try my best. There won't be any problems. I'll definitely go to the martial arts gym."

People often have an inexplicable confidence in things they can't do.

The same goes for Hojo Shione.

She seemed to be trying really hard, but Shiratori Seiya could clearly feel that as long as he was by her side, her thoughts would shift towards him.

This is something even she herself cannot control.

My singing skills haven't improved for two months.

Hojo Shione seemed to realize this in the end. After sulking, she probably made peace with herself, hugging her own arm and acting coquettishly:

"There's nothing I can do about it. This is pretty much my level. After we get married, I'll have to rely on you, Qingzai, to support me..."

You are definitely more than that.

Shiratori Seiya wanted to say that, but when the words reached his lips, he felt that it would be meaningless to say them.

As long as he is by her side, she uncontrollably focuses her life on herself.

……

Pulling himself back to reality, Shiratori Seiya took a deep breath and looked away from the ceiling.

Even a fool could tell that Hojo Shione must be feeling terrible right now.

But a short, sharp pain is worse than a long, drawn-out one.

He wanted to harden his heart and clearly tell Hojo Shione that he had decided to marry Saori, so that she would give up on the idea sooner.

Perhaps this is indeed unfair to her.

but……

An image of a girl holding a long sword, crying and grinning foolishly at him, appeared in Shiratori Seiya's mind, and his eyes gradually returned to calm.

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　There's one more chapter, but it won't be until after midnight.

　　No need to wait.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)