The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

...drowning? Ah, that's true. So how should I react now?

Pain? Anger? Escape? Madness? ...or something more specific?

Higuchi Enka didn't know. She only felt a sharp pain in her head, a pain that threatened to split. The embodiment of rationality and emotion were engaged in a meaningless struggle in her mind over a battle whose outcome was already determined. It seemed that only a physical headache could ease the grief in her heart.

"Enka-chan...?"

But so what?

Everything is in vain, everything is meaningless. Even he, they will eventually leave me...

So, what should I do?

Turning back time is a miracle he can't achieve, so how can I do it? Or should I just create a reincarnation that can make everyone feel at ease? Just like his giraffe friend said?

"..Enka-chan!"

Fukumaru Koito's loud shouting finally brought Higuchi Enka back to her senses, but it was a meaningless act for her. She no longer knew what to do, what to do...

Koito thought her sincere call had finally worked, so she said sincerely, "I'm sorry... I always seem to be unable to keep up with everyone, so now is the same, I can't help Enka-chan."

No, what are you talking about? I've always been the one who couldn't catch up with her, and now I can't catch up with him, and I can't catch up with them either...

"But sometimes, if you don't explain something clearly, I won't understand it!"

"That's right..."

Higuchi Enka's body finally responded, and she now knew what she should do.

"...Thank you, Koito. Now I'm completely awake."

"...Enkaku-chan?"

After all, I have to put an end to this relationship full of hypocrisy and concealment with my own hands——

Chapter 98 The Last Question

"Uh... So you want to break up, is that what you mean?"

"...Well, cut it off completely."

"Ah, how should I put it... Anyway, it was quite sudden—"

Although he said it was sudden, there was no surprise on Ping Xin's face. Maybe it was because he had a vague feeling about it since they met before.

"So, what's the reason...at least tell me what it's related to."

Although Hirayukoshi seemed to be smiling, Higuchi Enka knew clearly that it was just an illusion and a disguise. Moreover, if she didn't tell the truth, he would definitely ask her about it later, so she had no choice but to tell the truth.

"...It's just my personal judgment."

She could have offered excuses like "I don't accept harems" or "I'm focusing on my idol career," but Higuchi Enka didn't want to lie, at least not to be inferior to this man in terms of integrity. Hiding part of the truth wasn't lying, and that was exactly the practical technique this cunning man had taught her.

"That's it..."

Although he was confused, Pingxin didn't intend to delve into it. After all, she might be the one suffering the most right now, and he had no idea what to do.

In this case, he chose to give each other some time to calm down——

"Then let me finally use the question I left behind... Do you love me?"

"...Do not."

"Have you ever loved me, then?"

"...That's the second question, Mr. Asuka."

It's cut so thoroughly...it makes me a little angry~

In the end, even the disguise on his face collapsed because of this unprecedented situation. But since it doesn't matter anymore, then I don't need to pretend to be a gentleman, right?

"...When they break up, they suddenly call the person out and say this—I'm going back."

"...As you wish."

"By the way..." Ping Xin stopped, "Don't even think about doing anything stupid. Someone will be watching you all day. I've already told you~"

Although someone was watching, no one was watching. If he really wanted to do it, there were many ways to monitor a person. He only said it to make her pay attention.

The effect of actually having someone watching and knowing that someone is watching are different, just like when you know you are wanted and you see Brother Jing, it is definitely different than when you don’t, right?

"...This is an illegal act."

"Really?... Then go ahead and sue me, but you'll have to find evidence first~"

Although he upholds the rules most of the time, this does not mean that Ping Xin respects the rules of law, morality and secular regulations. He does this only because it is better to do so now.

If necessary, he would also consider modifying the wrong rules or correcting the wrong people.

"..."

"..."

The two of them separated in silence, seemingly going their separate ways, but in reality, they returned to the venue one after another. The flower viewing event started in the morning, and it was already mid-morning when the four of them arrived.

Soon after, when the sun rose at noon, it was almost time for them to disperse. After all, they had eaten and chatted for so long, and they should have been satisfied.

There is a limit to how much tension and relaxation you can have. It is not okay to overdo it.

"Even though we're no longer related, don't forget about the supervisor... Otherwise, I don't know what I'd do~... Wouldn't it be a bit of a love comedy if my childhood sweetheart, who I haven't seen in years, turned into a beautiful girl?"

"!... Scum, the worst kind—I never want to see your face again."

"Hmm... I haven't heard such praise in a long time. Thank you. Bye~"

Humming a tune, Ping Xin returned to the crowd with a smile on his face.

What? This is the result?

If it were only this level, then the reversal would only take a moment... Referring to what a certain God-sama said, everything accumulated so far has not been completely useless, but has instead become the key to the end.

Did I remember it wrong?

"But, it doesn't matter anyway..."

Because I will never let go.

Doing what you say is the most basic integrity and the simplest virtue, isn’t it?

......

...

..

"Sorry, I was out for a bit... How's this honey barbecue, Toru? Is it good?"

"Hmm... I was shocked. Now I'm very full."

"Hmm, so it's so delicious that you ate a lot, right? For a chef, that's the highest compliment~... Then please have this hawthorn tea, which is good for digestion and relieving greasiness. It's made with a little extra rock sugar, so anyone can enjoy it easily."

"Ah... Zhifu, thank you~", Asakura Toru drank the small cup of hawthorn tea, "Haah~~~~"

Then she yawned loudly. "You want to sleep after eating? Are you a child?"

"Ah, there's something stuck on your mouth, don't move."

After hearing what Hirayukobu said, Asakura Touma stood there motionless, waiting for him to take a tissue to wipe her mouth. Perhaps in her eyes, this behavior was very normal and common, because they were similar when they were together back then, at least it was also common in Hirayukobu's eyes.

However, this kind of intimate behavior seemed to release some special signal, which attracted the attention of some people who came here today, including someone who had just broken up with him.

"Nobu-chan and Tou-chan...their relationship is still as good as before~"

In Fukumaru Koito's eyes, this was a sign that their relationship remained the same and they could stay together forever.

"Ahaha~..I wanted to wipe Toru-senpai's mouth, but I was really too full. I didn't expect Hirashin to be so good at grilling~...Today is a happy day~"

In Hina Ichikawa's eyes, this behavior was just that of an ordinary friend, and there was nothing to pay attention to except that the object was her crush, Toru-senpai.

She came here, saw many interesting people, ate a lot of delicious food, and had a very happy day... Perhaps this is the only impression left in her mind.

"Tsk... childish."

Higuchi Enka didn't feel envious or jealous, but instead felt Hirayobu's childishness once again. Using such tactics to get her to care would ultimately have no effect and would only be a waste of effort.

And it was perfectly reasonable for them to be together. It was something that was completely natural and would happen sooner or later, so she didn't have any thoughts in her heart -

There shouldn't be any...

Chapter 99: What Asakura Can Do

"Although his personality hasn't changed much, Toru's image has definitely changed a lot—"

From "透君" directly to "透", this change can even be said to be a mutation. The degree of the word "many" may be a bit too low. Is this what is called "girls change a lot when they grow up"?

"Well...after all, you always said 'you're so handsome~' and so on, so I changed my image a little bit."

Eh, so you mean that you became as beautiful as you are now because you learned to dress up for me?

The sudden bluntness and blunt words caught Ping Xin off guard, just like their previous encounter. In the end, he could only rub his nose in bewilderment, as if that would clear his mind.

But it was obvious that such behavior had no practical effect, so he fell silent.

But that won’t work. Otherwise, wouldn’t it be meaningless to ask her out alone?

"...If it's Toru, what do you think of me?"

Ahhhh, what am I talking about!? This statement is like a virgin trying to test a girl's attitude towards him. Ordinary letter, ordinary letter, where have all those conversational skills you practiced gone?!

"Eh?"

As if surprised by Hiraishin's straightforward question, Toru thought for a few seconds before answering, "Hmm... someone important, someone special—someone who can climb the climbing frame with me."

The first two sound pretty weird...but because the "climbing frame" at the back is so out of place, people don't know how to react?

It's still as confusing as ever, Tou-kun.

"I see... I'm sorry, I was having a bit of a physical problem the other night, so I treated you like a dream."

“Oh…I see.”

"But after exchanging letters and seeing it with my own eyes, I feel like I'm in such good shape both physically and mentally now, so why not join us... climbing frames or something?"

"...Well, then, let's go."

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...

..

"How do you feel about this dress here?"

"Um...normal?"

"Then try this one over here—"

"OK~"

After taking the clothes, Asakura Toru walked into the dressing room and then walked out quickly——

"...How about it?"

"Sir, your girlfriend is really beautiful. She looks great in anything she wears!"

Half of it was sincere, and the other half wasn't a compliment, but a desire to get them to buy more. After all, regardless of gender, they were clearly not ordinary people. Driven by these two emotions, the clothing store clerk came over and spoke first.

"Um...eh? Is your girlfriend here?" Tou asked in surprise.

"No, no, in this context, no matter how you look at it, she's talking about you..."

Asakura Toru's way of speaking sometimes gives people the impression of a beauty that wouldn't pass the Japanese language proficiency test. Simply put, her words don't make sense, leaving you with a sense of disconnectedness. But perhaps it's because she sees things from a different perspective, which is actually a plus for Hirayukoshi.

"Eh...really, girlfriend?"

"No, no, no, obviously not?"

Ping Xin waved his finger in agreement. He had a feeling that if he were with her, this kind of rant would become a regular occurrence. It was fine if others said it, but what was the point of getting confused yourself?