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Hagiwara Kenji had a bright smile on his face and said, "Hitomi-chan, Jinpei-chan, let's go first. Don't stay in the corridor, let's go home together and talk on the way~"

Hoshino Hitomi's eyebrows curved, and she responded, "Well, Zhen Ping should catch up soon."

Matsuda Jinpei then followed the two of them, but his mind was lingering with what Hoshino Hitomi had just said. He still felt depressed, and his long eyelashes covered the lost light in his eyes.

After leaving campus

Kenji Hagiwara turned his head slightly and glanced at Jinpei Matsuda.

With his many years of experience in nurturing Matsuda Jinpei, he could easily tell at a glance that Matsuda Jinpei was in a bad mood. He was probably still feeling upset about Hoshino Hitomi's statement that she didn't plan to get married for the rest of her life.

Hagiwara Kenji sighed softly, thinking: This little setback has stumped Xiao Zhenping, it seems that there is still a long way to go in the future to pursue Tong-chan...

Hoshino Hitomi probably never expected that Kenji Hagiwara and Jinpei Matsuda, whose combined ages are less than half of her mental age.

One of them secretly likes her, the other helps his friend pursue her, and Jinpei Matsuda is still frustrated because of what she said.

After a while, Hoshino Hitomi quietly turned her head to look at Matsuda Jinpei, because she vaguely sensed that Matsuda Jinpei was in a strange mood.

Although Jinpei Matsuda is usually not talkative, he was too quiet today.

But when I turned around, I found that there was an expression of sadness that was hard to conceal on Jinpei Matsuda's handsome face.

Hoshino Hitomi couldn't help but feel puzzled and asked with concern: "Zhenping, are you feeling unwell? Why do you look so bad?"

When Jinpei Matsuda heard this, he caught a glimpse of her gaze towards him out of the corner of his eye and saw the way she was staring at him.

Jinpei Matsuda's eyes flashed, and then he looked away unconsciously, looking a little nervous.

In order to prevent Hoshino Hitomi from noticing that something was wrong, Matsuda Jinpei immediately adjusted his mood and tried hard to make others see that he was fine.

Matsuda Jinpei replied expressionlessly: "I'm fine."

The corners of Hagiwara Kenji's mouth twitched slightly, and he thought to himself: Xiao Zhenping's lying is too clumsy...

Even though Matsuda Jinpei's expression changed very quickly, Hoshino Hitomi was still able to catch the unnatural look on Matsuda Jinpei's face and his stiff tone.

Hoshino Hitomi frowned and asked worriedly again: "Zhen Ping, are you really okay? If you feel uncomfortable, just tell us. We are all friends, there is no need to be so formal."

In order to save Matsuda Jinpei, Hagiwara Kenji had no choice but to lie, saying without blushing, "Don't worry, Hitomi-chan. Jinpei just had an upset stomach today, so he doesn't look well. You know Jinpei is a person who cares about his reputation, so he didn't tell you."

Matsuda Jinpei also realized immediately that Hagiwara Kenji was helping him, and nodded as well, "Yes, yes..."

Hoshino Hitomi glanced at the two of them and asked doubtfully, "Really..."

Hoshino Hitomi thought for a moment and decided to trust the two. She said in a gentle voice, "It's just that your stomach is uncomfortable. What's there to not tell? Then Zhen Ping should go home and rest. I'll bring some stomach-nourishing tea for him tomorrow."

Kenji Hagiwara secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Hoshino Hitomi finally believed what they said.

Matsuda Jinpei felt warm at the words, but after hesitating for a moment, he still rejected Hoshino Hitomi's suggestion to bring him tea, and shook his head and said, "Xiaotong, you don't have to bring me tea, it's just a stomachache, it's just a small problem. I will be well soon, thank you."

Besides, he didn't really have a stomachache, and his conscience couldn't let him go. Not to mention that he had lied to Hoshino Hitomi, it would be too much trouble for her to bring him tea...

Seeing the determined look on Matsuda Jinpei's face, Hoshino Hitomi just thought that he was embarrassed to bother her.

But in this case, she doesn't need to force it. Forcing warmth will only put more psychological pressure on the other party.

Hoshino Hitomi smiled and nodded, "Then listen to Zhenping. Next time, you should pay attention to your health and don't get a stomachache again."

Matsuda Jinpei couldn't help but lower his head guiltily, the corners of his mouth slightly raised stiffly, and he responded: "I know, there will definitely not be a next time."

Soon after, the three of them came to a familiar intersection. Because Hoshino Hitomi and the other two had different ways home, the three of them had to separate.

Seeing this, Hagiwara Kenji said regretfully, "Looks like Xiaozhen and I have to say goodbye to Hitomi-chan. We'll have to see each other tomorrow."

Hoshino Hitomi chuckled, waved goodbye to the two and said, "See you tomorrow, bye~"

Hagiwara Kenji and Matsuda Jinpei said goodbye to Hoshino Hitomi in a harmonious voice: "Bye."

Not long after Hoshino Hitomi left, Hagiwara Kenji suddenly stopped while walking, looked sideways at Matsuda Jinpei, and slowly said, "I say... Jinpei-chan, you like Hitomi-chan, right?"

Matsuda Jinpei was slightly stunned, pursed his lips, hesitated for a long time, and then answered: "Yes... I like her. From the first time I saw her, I was deeply attracted by her smile. Since then, her shadow seems to be everywhere in my life. But I don't plan to let her know now. Now... It's too early. At least I have to wait until Xiaotong grows up."

Kenji Hagiwara frowned slightly. He disagreed with Matsuda Jinpei's statement that he fell in love at first sight. He thought it was too hasty.

After a while, Hagiwara Kenji sighed and asked, "Xiao Zhenping, do you really like Tongchan? Or are you just attracted by her looks? If you just like her looks, I advise you to give up and just be friends with Tongchan. She is a good girl."

Upon hearing this, Matsuda Jinpei's first reaction was to deny what Hagiwara Kenji said, and he immediately retorted: "...No! I don't like her just because of her looks."

After saying this, Jinpei Matsuda lowered his head, his lips tightened, and he began to reflect on himself.

Although at first when he saw Hoshino Hitomi's face, he felt his heart beating fast.

But later, compared to her stunning appearance, he admired Hitomi Hoshino's upright and courageous character more, as well as the gentle and kind attitude and tone that Hitomi Hoshino used when treating him.

And he really likes to see Hoshino Hitomi smile, as if when she smiles, the world becomes beautiful...

Jinpei Matsuda thought about it and finally realized that his liking for Hoshino Hitomi was not just about her appearance, and he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Kenji Hagiwara carefully observed the changes in Matsuda Jinpei's expression and found that Matsuda Jinpei did not seem to be lying. He saw that Matsuda Jinpei really liked Hoshino Hitomi, and in the end, he had wronged Jinpei...

Hagiwara Kenji then raised his lips slightly, and said with an apologetic look: "Well, it seems that I have wronged Xiao Zhenping, but it is also a good thing that you can really like a good girl like Tongchan~"

Matsuda Jinpei said calmly, "It's not your fault, it's true that my liking for Xiaotong was too abrupt."

Matsuda Jinpei then said seriously, "I will try my best to hide my feelings from now on. When she grows up, I will confess my feelings to her at the right time... For now, it is enough for us to be friends."

Hagiwara Kenji smiled and nodded with satisfaction, "Not bad, Xiao Zhenping has made progress."