People in Tokyo, the world is clear

"Mori-kun, can you correct me every time this tendency appears and prevent the worst from happening? Everything I have done today has been to make this clear to me."

In other words, starting today, you must correct your mistakes promptly and firmly.

otherwise--

Ok.

Chapter 31 Please Correct Me

Weather is perhaps one of the most difficult chaotic systems in the world to predict accurately.

Even with the help of advanced technology in later generations, people can still only make vague estimates of it.

As the old saying goes, there are reasons for unexpected events.

Just like today, the morning report only talked about the recent dark clouds, but this late spring and early summer evening brought the heaviest rain of the year.

What Lin Sen failed to anticipate and prepare for was not just the unpredictable weather conditions on the dome.

Also, the behavior of the person behind me since nightfall.

Sima Qian said it well in "Biography of Huaiyin Marquis": human hearts are unpredictable.

At this moment, I have no idea what the woman behind me is thinking.

However, there are two things that are quite certain.

First, Riya Sasagawa’s figure is actually much better than it looks - I won’t go into detail about this.

The second is that hugging is indeed a very good action that can create a sense of security for each other.

In my two lifetimes, this was probably the first time I was hugged so tightly by a person of the opposite sex of my own age. Honestly, it felt quite comfortable.

Lin Sen wasn't some ascetic. The sensations coming from his body told him that this was definitely something worth enjoying. Naturally, he was motivated to show off his youthful energy.

But deep down I slowly calmed down.

Not to mention, there is a knife on the chest at this time, which is a clear warning.

Mainly because, he listened to what the person who was holding him just said.

"Editor Sasakawa thinks you'll fall in love with me?"

"Although I don't like to admit that I have feelings for Idiot-kun, but, perhaps, this possibility does exist."

The woman behind him seemed to tighten her arms again, causing a slight squeeze between the two of them.

"That's too much. Do you really think I'm a saint?"

"I don't trust the self-control of a modern-day Liuxia Hui. I just trust my own weapons."

Along with her somewhat muffled voice, there was also a feeling of being stabbed in the chest.

Ms. Ri Ya used a little more force, as if to show the hardness of her weapon.

Lin Sen felt helpless.

Do you really overestimate your own fighting ability, Editor Sasakawa?

Nothing has happened yet, but it’s all thanks to my buddy’s moral bottom line.

But there's nothing we can do about it. Sometimes people are too principled, and that's when they end up suffering like this.

I could only take a deep breath and listen to someone who had inexplicably opened his heart tonight, while continuing to hug him tightly and talk:

"To be honest, I have some feelings for Mori-kun. You're the kind of jerk who's quite good at and enjoys irritating people, and you can be a bit self-righteous. But, your looks are just okay, and your personality is manageable. And your writings are good enough to pass the time after dinner."

"..."

Is there any one of these five descriptions that is a compliment?

However, I am used to a certain flamingo's stubbornness.

I just said some compliments in a roundabout way that I'm not used to saying out loud.

She has always been like this, always using this expression that seems quite interesting now.

I complained in my heart, but then I focused on listening:

"But, I remember you said something last time. Do we need to go further because of this? I want to throw this question back to you, Boomerang Thrower-kun."

"My assessment is that it's best not to."

Although he felt the warm embrace and could hardly suppress his physiological reaction, when asked this question, Lin Sen still answered firmly.

The woman behind him seemed to have anticipated this answer. Her body trembled slightly—and one could sense a silent laugh.

Without rushing to speak, Lin Sen continued:

"I can't see things from your perspective. But my stance remains unchanged. If you ever behave any further than you did today, or express your feelings to me, I'm setting a standard here. I will definitely reject you. You should know this, right?"

"Yes."

Sasagawa Rio took a deep breath.

"These past few days, I've been thinking back on what we talked about. What Mr. Reason said is actually true. Love and marriage are actually close to gambling. If you impulsively pursue or even force something just because you have some so-called good feelings, trying to get more, it is actually irresponsible to each other."

Lin Sen immediately nodded in agreement and replied:

"I've seen some people mess themselves up because of so-called love, including the former Xiao Linsen. I admit that this kind of gamble can also win happiness at times, but for now, given my personal experience, I don't want to be a gambler anymore."

He then gave examples to support his point:

"Damn it. Xiao Linsen has never won a single gamble in his life. He lost a million playing pachinko, even more playing cards, and even lost everything he had betting on horses and ended up in debt. He's also been a huge loser in love."

This sentence probably made the female editor laugh even more:

"So, that meeting with me in the street phone booth that day was a major turning point in Gambler's life, allowing him to turn over a new leaf?"

"Yes. From now on, I will never gamble again. Not only that, I want to become a gambling advocacy expert and try my best to prevent people around me from doing it. Do you remember the day you dragged me to the pachinko parlor?"

Lin Sen was referring to the end of April, before he left for Chiba. That day, the female editor, probably feeling hopeless about the future and knowing she would have to go home and "accept her fate," dragged him along on a spending spree.

Sasagawa Rio obviously remembered that day. Without much hesitation, she answered:

"At that time, Mr. Face Distortion's expression was... quite dark."

"That's right. If you don't stop playing immediately after losing all your money and instead become addicted, I will definitely drag you down and teach you a lesson, Sasagawa Rio."

Lin Sen spoke with great confidence, but his rather cold words only resulted in a new action.

The woman's hand, not holding the Swiss Army knife, pressed against his abdomen. Through the wrinkled fabric, she felt for the slightly bulging abdominal muscles that had become noticeable due to recent exercise.

"Did you consider me a friend at that time?"

"Are your hands a little dirty?"

"It's just that I feel disgusted by the specimen, and I can't suppress my curiosity about the male anatomy."

After being severely criticized immediately, Sasagawa Rimei stopped and withdrew her further actions.

Let’s talk about the discussion on the gambling table of love:

"So, you're a loser every time you gamble, and you're determined to reject any love, right?"

"Absolutely right. Love and even marriage are the biggest gamble in life."

Following this slow exchange, Sasagawa Rimei was able to slowly understand the thinking logic of the person she was currently sharing a bed with. To the point where she could almost try to guide him into speaking.

It must be mentioned that physical contact probably also helped a lot.

At this moment, the woman who squinted her eyes because of this intimate hug felt happy and had a strong sense of comfort and peace.

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It turns out that hugging someone you like is such a comforting thing...

For her, who has always been lonely and can only get a glimpse of this kind of contact in literary works, this is indeed a novel experience.

To the point of being, somewhat, addictive.

So, how does he feel?

I can feel someone's heartbeat coming through the clothes as our bodies touch.

It even slightly stimulated the body of this girl who was actually only in her twenties.

He was clearly not as calm as he appeared to be. At least, one could sense that he was deliberately suppressing his breathing.

Comfortable? Enjoyable? Not sure. But at least, he didn't resist. Maybe, he even responded.

Thinking of this, Sasagawa Rimei felt a unique kind of slight pleasure and even joy in her heart.

Naturally, they went to great lengths to steer the topic in a certain direction:

"Actually, I understand what you mean. May I make an assumption?"

"Speak."

"For example, if I impulsively let my ordinary affection ferment, and Shunshui Tuzhou-kun didn't reject it, perhaps, as we get to know each other better, we would discover more of each other's shortcomings. For example, living habits, and various minor disagreements."

"For example, when you get older and are no longer as pretty as you are now, your buddies will look down on you."

This sentence instantly made Sasakawa Rimei grit her teeth, and even stabbed his chest with the hand holding the saber slightly harder:

"Could you please stop cursing others about what is bound to happen to you, Mr. Low Emotional Intelligence?"

"There's an old saying: Time is a butcher's knife."

"I want to take the place of time, act on behalf of Heaven, and punish the Pig Lord."

Of course I know this guy is used to using this method to disrupt the atmosphere.

Sasagawa Rimei didn't fall for the trick and continued with what she was supposed to say:

"So, if that assumption is true, then gradually, you and I will realize that we are not suitable for each other."

"Yes. That's it."

"Then, faced with such a messy situation, you might regret it. You might think it would be better to return to the beginning, that is, the gentlemanly friendship in the real world, and maintain a decent and acceptable impression of each other."

"...You understand very well, don't you? So, can you please stop this farce, Sasagawa Rio?"

understand?

Probably.

But sometimes, there is always a gambling nature in people's hearts.

Also, greed.

Go ahead to dangers.

What's more, I gradually realized unconsciously that what I had hidden in my heart was already slightly more than ordinary affection.

Still growing and spreading.

and--

She was willing to believe in one thing, or rather, she had a vague feeling.

Liking the man in front of her and taking a step closer to him is definitely not something she would regret.

In the past, Sasagawa Rimei disdained the so-called women's sixth sense that was touted in literary works.

However, when I was really caught up in the situation, I found that even I began to believe in the existence of this thing.

She wanted to grasp this vague judgment.

So, at this moment, starting today, she wants to take a gamble.

Willingly and happily do it.

Sasagawa Rio followed this feeling and had no intention of letting go.

Continue to make up half-truths and half-false lies:

"Although I may find it difficult to accept the truth, sometimes admitting facts is a virtue. My current situation is that I understand these principles and completely agree with Mr. Kou Hu's opinion. But I still worry that I won't be able to control myself."

"Why can't you control yourself?"

"What I want to say is that ordinary, unremarkable, mediocre, insignificant, unknown, and unknown youngsters are indeed not that outstanding."

"Thank you for reminding me."

"But, after all, I'm a sociable person who doesn't particularly enjoy interacting with the outside world. Perhaps, I'm incredibly foolish, unable to distinguish between good and evil, and ultimately became obsessed with that filthy man, unable to extricate myself."