[i7][45 Huanzhuang]

"Good morning."

"Yo! Morning, Sougo."

Zhuangwu came out of the room, and the first thing he faced was Nagi.Everyone was basically in the living room, and seeing Zhuang Wu finally walked out of the room, they said their morning routinely.

He was a little hesitant in every gesture, but was ignored by everyone tacitly.They strive to maintain their usual lightheartedness - although not all of them succeed, and Lu fails.His eyes kept on looking at Zhuang Wu, and when he was spotted, he turned his head abruptly.

The shutters were raised, and the slanting light gently spread over the dining table.Depending on the mood of the chef and taster, the breakfast in the dormitory is occasionally rich to the point of shame like today.The pumpkin soup is steaming hot, and what's more important is the yellow and orange color like the hot sun.Three breakfast burgers are stacked low on the plate, and the muffins are served separately, and there are more than one flavor.Eggs Benedict is Zhuangwu's favorite, and it also happens to be in front of his seat: instead of lemon-yellow hollandaise, there is a tube of hot sauce on the side.

Huan also came out of the kitchen with a vegetable salad, and nodded at Zhuang Wu.

Under everyone's long-term preaching, Huan has developed the habit of actively saying good morning, and Zhuang Wu is even ready to answer, but Huan doesn't speak.He was strangely shy, deliberately averted his eyes, quickened his pace, ran past, and sat down at the table.

Everyone sat down one by one.Sogo was still at the corner of the table.

Soon after moving into the dormitory, the seats were fixed naturally.Zhuangwu, Huan, and Nagi were on one side, and Sanyue, Lu, and Yizhi were on the other side; the 22-year-old leader was booed by everyone, and sat horizontally at the very end.Afterwards, he found that the throne was very good, and he never had to be asked to go to the kitchen to get things.And Zhuangwu and Sanyue took the initiative to sit at the corner of the table outside, so that they could serve everyone at any time.

The seat lasted for more than a year until something happened between him and Huan.After that, Ichiori and Tamaki switched seats.To this day, it has not been exchanged.

The table was too quiet, not commensurate with the sumptuous food.It was still March, so I looked around and started the topic.

"The cherry blossoms bloomed really early this year, and the streets outside are already connected. Spring has really come—"

Yamato chuckled.

"What are you laughing at, Uncle? Spring is a season that must be treated with caution. To prevent flu viruses, it is even more important to prevent pollen! Lu, what about you? Have you worn enough replacement masks?"

"Don't worry, I'm all set."

It was Yizhi who answered.

"Okay, as expected of my younger brother. Speaking of you, Kazuori, are you ready for your graduation speech?"

"Ah."

"When did you make it?" Huan bit the crust, twisted her neck and looked at Yizhi.

"The gap between class and work is when you bother me endlessly."

"As expected of Iori, she perfectly fits the persona of a top student."

"That's an honor student who gave a speech at the ceremony as a valedictorian! Nagi, do you know what this means in Japan?"

"Oh, Mitsuki, I know. It's often seen in the anime, although the speech process is not broadcast. It would be great if I could be there too. Iori's graduation ceremony, you will be there, right?"

"Hahaha, if you cry, San, I will take a picture next to you."

"Hey, I hope, I try not to... who said I'm going to cry, uncle! Why am I crying!"

"It's not a question of whether you want it or not, you just cry."

"It's so annoying! You will also be there as the representative of Huan's father and brother, so be serious!"

Sanyue rolled up the tissue and threw it towards Yamato.

"I'm so envious, some people will cry for Zhizhi. Brother He will also cry for me when the time comes, okay?"

"Huh?" Yamato paused in embarrassment, "You don't need to give a speech, why should I cry?"

"You don't cry without a speech? That's how much you have feelings for me."

Everyone couldn't help laughing, and Sanyue laughed mercilessly.

"Hahaha, Brother Yamato's expression is so cute now!"

"Lu, don't make coaxing too..."

"If Tamaki wants to, he can give a graduation speech on our own show."

"Huh? Nagi's idea is good. I'll go and mention it to the producer."

"I also think this proposal is good. Brother, please tell your manager as well."

"Ah, that's great! I want to speak too! I've never given a graduation speech before!"

"It's better to say that you haven't been to school at all."

"Lu Lu wants to speak? Then you can do it for me."

"How can I do that? Graduation is a very important occasion, how can you let someone else take your place! Do you still want to make Brother Yamato cry!"

"Who promised you would cry..."

"Do you really want to give a speech?" Huan raised his neck and thought for a while, "When I was in elementary school, I ate a clean meal, and the teacher praised me. After that, I haven't spoken in front of many people."

"I do speak to a group of housewives at a community cooking class."

"Is that why I became a famous MC now?"

"It has nothing to do with that."

"You can ask me for help if you need it. I'm very used to speaking in public." Nagi put down his knife and fork, "I guess Sougo is the same? Sougo is also a top student."

Zhuang Wu, who had never said a word, was cutting a corner of the muffin when he suddenly heard the topic being thrown, and he was choked up.

Many pairs of eyes pretended not to care, but couldn't hide their complete gaze.The air flow above the table also slowed down for a while.

The blank is a bit long.Sanyue was thinking about whether to take up the conversation and praise Nagi's speech ability with real money, Zhuang Wu finally spoke:

"Well. When I was in school, my grades were not bad, and I also worked in the student union."

As he spoke, he looked at everyone and smiled.

"When I was in high school and college, I actually spoke. I used to be asked to speak impromptu at home receptions."

"Well," Huan said hesitantly, "you—do you speak very long?"

"Ok?"

Zhuang Wu was taken aback.

"You are so serious, I am afraid that if you talk for too long, the people below will yawn."

Everyone froze for a moment, then laughed hahaha.

Sanyue slapped Huan's back-up vigorously: "You know he's serious, so don't make fun of him!"

Zhuangwu seemed to let out a tense breath, and laughed with everyone.But Huan, let March say it.Inexplicably, he lowered his head into the plate and began to blush.

The partners did not continue this topic, and talked about other anecdotes one after another.The last 5 minutes of breakfast were immersed in a lukewarm atmosphere: Huan stopped talking, and lowered his head, trying to eat a few flowers of broccoli on the plate.

Everyone had already stood up, packed up the things on the table in front of them, and walked towards the kitchen with them.

Tsunade managed to swallow the last few mouthfuls of unpalatable vegetables, and when she raised her eyes—seeing Zhuangwu seemed to be looking at herself.

After letting Huan notice it, Zhuang Wu's eyes swung away with intent to conceal - but he immediately realized his concealment, turned his eyes back, and smiled slightly at Huan.

Tamaki didn't think about anything, but suddenly stood up, crossed the table, and grabbed Sogo's wrist.

On Huan's face, there was joy, indiscernible panic, and anxiety that could not be organized into words.He opened and closed his mouth a few times, but couldn't say anything.

Zhuangwu's expression is also ambiguous: the eyes are slightly widened, and the lips are also parted.

He holds him.He let him hold.

The stalemate lasted only a few seconds, and finally ended with Huan's silly smile.

"Xiao Zhuang," he spit out a few words with a bit of tongue knot, "it's good that you are here..."

He stomped his feet, as if regretting that he had held back for a long time, and only these few words came out after all.

The redness that had just faded from his face rose again.Before Zhuang Wu had time to say anything, Huan had already let go of him, picked up his own cup and plate too much, turned around and ran away.

From: Little Bird Swimming

Mr. Huan, good morning!

From: Little Bird Swimming

Already up?I will pick you up at the dormitory with Mr. Wanli later.

From: Quatrefoil

Oh--

Early broker.

From: Quatrefoil

Get up early.

From: Little Bird Swimming

Mr. Huan, I'm sorry.

From: Little Bird Swimming

I know a lot has happened these days and you all deserve more rest.However, the itinerary was already scheduled, and many arrangements were made with seniors from other firms, so there was no way to cancel or reschedule.I have no choice but to trouble everyone, and continue to work under such circumstances.

From: Quatrefoil

The agent is right, don't apologize

From: Quatrefoil

Always apologize, just like Xiao Zhuang

From: Quatrefoil

dislike

From: Little Bird Swimming

Mr. Huan...

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Mr. Huan, there is one more thing. After thinking about it again and again, I still feel that I must discuss it with you.

From: Quatrefoil

MEZZO" thing?

From: Little Bird Swimming

Yes, it is.

From: Little Bird Swimming

I had a serious discussion with the president yesterday.In recent months, we have gradually played down the promotion of MEZZO". The second anniversary of MEZZO's establishment is coming soon. If we don't say anything, then fans will probably guess.

From: Little Bird Swimming

So now, I have to come and ask your opinion directly.

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You and Mr. Sogo, what exactly do you want MEZZO to be like?

From: Quatrefoil

broker

Have you asked Xiao Zhuang yet?

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not yet……

From: Quatrefoil

Broker, we have a lot of fans

From: Quatrefoil

I mean MEZZO"

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you know

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Ok, I know.

Mr. Wanli produces reports on fan clubs and online reactions every month.

From: Quatrefoil

I don't know what to report

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But I know, MEZZO" is no longer active, many fans are very sad

From: Quatrefoil

will cry, hug each other and cry loudly

From: Quatrefoil

For the first time I know, there are so many people looking at me

From: Quatrefoil

I want MEZZO' back too, I want them to be happy

From: Quatrefoil

but no

From: Quatrefoil

It's not that Xiao Zhuang doesn't want to, it's not that I don't want to, it's okay

From: Little Bird Swimming

Mr. Huan...

From: Quatrefoil

However, the person I most hope to be happy is Xiao Zhuang

From: Quatrefoil

I know he doesn't want to break up

From: Quatrefoil

But he is also in a dilemma, he doesn't know what to do

From: Quatrefoil

Manager, I want to hear from Xiao Zhuang

From: Quatrefoil

If he wants to do MEZZO', I'll be with him

From: Quatrefoil

If he can be happier not doing MEZZO, then don't do it

From: Quatrefoil

i'm stupid i know

From: Quatrefoil

Zhuang is much smarter than me

From: Quatrefoil

I listen to him

From: Quatrefoil

talked for a long time

From: Quatrefoil

i'm not good at talking

From: Quatrefoil

Broker, did I make it clear?

From: Little Bird Swimming

Mr. Huan, I completely understand what you mean.

From: Little Bird Swimming

But there is one thing that worries me...

From: Quatrefoil

You said

From: Little Bird Swimming

I believe that Mr. Sogo values ​​MEZZO more than anyone else.”

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So, if I leave this question to him to decide, maybe it will be even more difficult for him...

From: Quatrefoil

Ok

right

From: Quatrefoil

Broker, let me talk to him

From: Quatrefoil

I'll ask him myself

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I feel like this is what I should do

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In case he cries again, I can apologize to him immediately and I will be with him

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No, I won't make him cry again

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never want him to cry again

Yamato sat in the co-pilot, his nose itched from the pollen, and he sneezed several times.Le was driving beside him, handing the tissue in disgust.

"Haven't arrived yet? Why did the ten seniors run so far away?"

"If you are asked to drive and you say you are too lazy to drive, there is a lot of nonsense."

"Hey, it's not that I'm lazy, it's that I'm really exhausted. My brother's heart is broken every day facing this group of children. Yaotome, you feel sorry for me."

Le snorted, but said nothing more.

After turning seven turns and eight turns, we passed many intersections and finally approached our destination.Le pointed to the direction, and went to find a place to park; Yamato got down first, and walked towards the ramen stand frequented by Ryunosuke.

"...Have you talked to anyone before?"

Before he came to the front, he heard Ryunosuke asking a question.

Huan was next to him, with an empty noodle soup bowl in front of him, holding a mug of barley tea in both hands, with his eyes on the center of the mug.Compared with the two of them, March sitting on the other side looked very petite.The night is filled with the sweet fragrance of flowers, and beside the small lamp above the head, the insects that first started to move are flying around.

Yamato sat down across from them, and nodded to each other.

"Zhizhi...Zhizhi has talked to me before."

Ring answered Ryunosuke, but didn't look up.

"Ichiori-kun. What did he say?"

"He kept asking me how I thought about 'liking'. I fell in love with a partner who worked together, what should I do with my job, and so on."

March sighed. "Ichiori... I'm afraid there is no one worse than him when it comes to talking about love."

"Then, Mr. Huan, how did you answer?"

"I couldn't answer at all. I yelled at Zhiori: 'I don't know!' Then I got up and ran."

"Ah...poor Iori..."

"...In this case, Ichiori-kun will probably be very hurt. Your reaction seems to be refusing to talk to him at all."

"But I really don't know..."

"I understand. This kind of problem is too difficult to deal with. Especially Mr. Huan, you are such a straightforward person, it is difficult to hide your liking, and your sadness is written on your face. When you don't know, you will say you don't know, and you won't lie. But in Ichi-kun’s eyes, isn’t it like you’re venting your anger on him? If you have a chance, apologize to him.”

Ring nodded.

"It doesn't matter. I know Yizhi. If you apologize, he will take the opportunity to say a few words about you. But even if you don't apologize, he doesn't really blame you." Sanyue patted Huan on the back, "Even if it's me That younger brother who is extremely clumsy in some aspects also understands."

"Zhizhi, are you stupid in this regard?"

"It's not just him who is stupid," Sanyue smiled, "I'm stupid too! The uncle who just sat down opposite you looks smart, but he's actually stupid too—it's useless for you to roll your eyes, I don't It will be taken back. When Zhuang Wu told us your thoughts, we suddenly realized, ah, it turned out to be the case.——But what followed was constant anxiety. We didn’t know how to help you, so we just Can't even give useful advice."

Huan lowered her head, rubbing her chin back and forth against the rim of the cup.

"Actually, a few days ago at the office, when I was alone, Sogo came to see me. He was always thinking about what to do with MEZZO." "

Huan turned his head and looked at March.

"I asked him, do you want Huan to be happy? He said, yes. I said, then you must also learn to be happy. This is our wish."

Sanyue raised her head, looked at the small piece of night sky exposed under the curtain, her eyes wandered into the distance, and spoke in the tone she spoke to Zhuang Wu in the empty training room.

"I said to him, even if one day you have to leave us, we hope you can smile and leave without regret. I hope that you will leave good memories during your time with us, not like That day is the same, heavy and full of regret. If you really leave, we will probably bear the pain of hurting you for the rest of our lives, and engrave the back that you turned and left in our hearts, and let it become a lifetime shadow."

"It's not so much hurt," Yamato interrupted suddenly, "it's better to say that love is too heavy."

"Ok?"

"I can somewhat understand Zhuang's mood at the time. Hearing Lu singing, hearing Xiaohuan say sorry. Instead, I feel that I have to go."

March nodded thoughtfully.

"When you say that, I seem to understand."

"I don't understand." Huan said dully, "I'm really saying sorry to him."

"We all understand."

Looking at Huan's rippling eyes, Sanyue smiled.

"I told Zhuangwu, don't feel that if you fail Ring, it's the end of the world. Things in the world are not so extreme. Even if MEZZO" is really gone, even if IDOLiSH7 is gone, we are still partners.Walk out of this room and there's a snowstorm everywhere.None of us are brave enough.But at least we can keep each other warm when we are close together. "

For a moment no one spoke.

Sanyue embraced Ring's shoulders, and Ryunosuke also added his own arm.Yamato put the barley tea in his hand on the rough-textured wooden table and cleared his throat.

"Xiaohuan, I have something to say. I came here with Yaotome just for this matter."

Ring looked up.

"At first, I was also hesitant, because this is Zhuang's privacy. I'm not the kind of person who likes to talk about other people's privacy, and neither is Yaotome. But no matter what, we have already asked the seniors to inquire. Today After hearing the result, I decided to tell you. Although Zhuang can't say it, I think you should know about this matter."

"What is it?"

Ring is still lost.

"On the morning just after New Years, you went to the orphanage. You took the children to play in the snow, and Nagi was with you. Remember?"

"Yeah. I remember."

"I stayed in the dormitory to wait for Zhuang that day. A man who called him 'Young Master' sent him back. I wondered if he went home at that time. But he didn't say such things, and I didn't want to ask more .”

Ring nodded.

"As a result, when recording the retrospective program together last week, Yaotome told me that he and his father went to visit Chairman Aisaka of FSC during the New Year. FSC is the biggest sponsor of TRIGGER. When he came out of the office, he blinked. , I seem to have seen a Zhuang-like person across the corridor."

Yamato crossed his fingers, his eyes and tone became serious.

"We found Senior Bai together and found out what happened that day. Senior Hundred spent a lot of time and found a man named Komori, who is the bodyguard of Aisaka Zhishi—Zhuang's father."

Huan finally understood and straightened his back.

"So—" he leaned forward impatiently, "what happened?"

TBC