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"On what?"

"Senior's conscience and self-control."

"...There's absolutely no way this thing will work!"

"Oh, stop, stop, stop... Besides this, there's more."

Once again, the restless woman was pushed back to her seat, and Ito Nishika talked about the "eye mask".

Only then did I get the approval of someone who thought about it for a while.

"Blocking the line of sight is indeed a smart idea."

Having said this, Sasagawa Rimei changed the subject and looked up at the girl beside her.

Deep in his eyes, there is a subtle sense of temptation:

"But, being in the same room with the opposite sex... doesn't Ito feel awkward?"

"Um..."

The girl tilted her head. "Maybe a little. But, Senior is a very polite person. No matter what, he is very restrained."

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Even a stubborn flamingo would admit this.

For a moment, I couldn't think of what to say.

Fortunately, she was not the only one who discovered this.

Miss Ito changed the topic before her:

"correct!"

The girl smiled and flipped over the small shoulder bag on her back, and took out a small paper bag from it.

After opening it and pouring out the contents, a strong smell of glue hit me, followed by sheets of photo paper scattered out in layers.

Then, slender fingers spread it out on the table.

"I sent some of the better ones home. But these are pretty good too..."

Sasakawa Rie's eyes narrowed.

A quick and sharp glance revealed that most of the photos were landscapes and single people.

The girl's expressions in the photos are all very peaceful, at most she is smiling gently, blending into the scenery behind her.

Only a few photos contain the image of a young person, and many of them are in the corners, leaving the focus to nature and cityscapes.

It seems that most of them are taking their own photos...

For some reason, Sasagawa Rio subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.

I took another glance and was about to finish, but my sharp eyes caught sight of a picture that was covered at the bottom.

"Photo..."

Suddenly, he became inexplicably nervous and dug it out almost at the risk of his life. He held it in his hand and looked at it carefully almost immediately.

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Seeing the scene above clearly——

In front of a field, two people stood half a meter apart.

Judging from the expression, it seems a little unprepared and the work seems to have been done in a hurry.

what...

When she saw the scene above clearly, Sasagawa Rimei's mood relaxed again.

I heard the girl's explanation in time:

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"This is Hokuryu Town. It's said to be the largest sunflower field in Hokkaido. But we chose the wrong time. When we went there, the sunflowers weren't in bloom at all. The whole field was just green and dull."

Then, a voice that was closer but lighter came to my ears.

"As for this photo...I'm keeping it because it's not suitable to send back."

"I see."

Sasagawa Rio nodded slightly, "You two don't seem to be looking in the same direction."

"Someone seemed to be calling out to Senior to chat. He glanced over."

"That's it..."

In the increasingly peaceful atmosphere, a girl's voice suddenly became hazy, as if it was about to blend into the air and slowly sink into the depths of the heart.

It seems to have a vague meaning:

"Are you happy, Sasagawa-san, seeing me and the photo of your senior? And...are you relieved?"

"Um..."

Without giving it much thought, Sasagawa Rimei subconsciously nodded and answered honestly. She even curled up the corners of her mouth at the joy in the subtle voice beside her.

However, the next second——

His face was stunned, and then he was shocked.

My body almost trembled violently.

He finally suppressed his emotions and glanced at the girl beside him in panic.

Her face still held an expression of innocence. She even shone a bit with bewilderment at her actions.

Without stopping for a moment, the flamingo quickly spoke, making sounds to make amends.

"Well, I mean... through the photos, I really felt the peace of mind that travel can bring."

Then, realizing something, she put the photo back on the table as if it were burning.

"S-Sorry, Ito, I took the photo without your consent..."

"Sasagawa-san is too particular about etiquette. Taking it out means you can touch it however you want."

"Ah, yes, I'm sorry... I mostly interact with strangers. I'm not sure about friends..."

"No need to keep apologizing."

Ms. Ri Ya's bewildered look immediately amused the other girl.

"You're a bit like me when I first met Senpai. We've never made friends, so we're always worried about something that might offend the other person... but that never happens."

After roughly understanding the personalities of birds and animals, Miss Ito became bolder.

I imitated a certain summer solstice girl, pounced on the flamingo, hugged her side, put my head on her shoulder, and smiled sweetly.

In an instant, someone's face turned red, and he was at a loss as to what to do.

But there is a saying that goes: actions such as hugging and putting arms around someone's shoulders to highlight a good relationship can easily enhance the relationship if they are not rejected.

Therefore, when Lin Sen returned to the living room after rinsing his hands, he found that the two girls had already changed positions.

Miss Ito lay down, taking up two chairs by herself, with her head resting on Ms. Riya's thighs.

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For a moment, I had a strong sense of déjà vu. Because, before, a certain bird that was providing a lap pillow for someone at this moment also made the same gesture...

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Such a coincidence?

Lin Sen subconsciously glanced at someone and met her eyes.

At this moment, Ms. Ri Ya also seemed to have related memories triggered. After a simple glance, she turned her head away.

Facing Ms. Ito's relaxed questioning, I felt a little uncomfortable:

"The knee pillow is surprisingly comfortable... Does Sasagawa-san think so too?"

"Uh...well..."

"Ah, no, I just asked this subconsciously... Sasagawa-san has probably never tried a knee pillow, right? How would you know if it's comfortable?"

"Indeed, indeed."

"I'm stupid."

"No, that's not the case..."

"Do you want to rest your head on my knees again, Sasagawa-san?"

"...Again?"

"...Ah! Slip of the tongue. I meant, let's switch, you can rest your head on my legs... You mentioned the term "reciprocity" before, right?"

“Yes, there is this…”

So, when the two girls, whose relationship was rapidly improving, changed positions, Lin Sen caught another quick glance from the flamingo.

This time, his expression was no longer calm. He seemed to be panicking from nowhere.

She turned her head and quietly stared at the short-haired girl beside her. After confirming that there was nothing unusual, her anxiety eased a little.

But I still feel a strange sense of guilt.

Fortunately, Ms. Ito's knee pillow was indeed effective. After a while, Ms. Rimei calmed down and chatted with her normally for a few minutes.

Even Sora echoed Ms. Ito's words and joined her in attacking the stunned young man:

"Senior, why are you standing there looking at me? I can't let you join."

"Please wipe your mouth, Mr. Salivating, and then go to the kitchen and get a mop to clean up the saliva you left on the floor, okay?"

"Wow. Attack as hard as you can, bro."

Lin Sen, whose expression remained unchanged throughout, crossed his arms and crossed his chest, emphasizing his usual serious demeanor.

Afterwards, the three of them talked about the scenery of Hokkaido using the photos on the table.

Comparing what I actually saw with the descriptions in some literary works, I came to the conclusion that some authors had never been to Hokkaido to collect folk songs and just stayed at home and wrote them.

The afternoon, which deepened our relationship, was not lonely at all.

Slowly it was dinner time.

The flamingo, who claimed to be the host, volunteered to cook to show his hospitality.

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The young men and women were forced not to help, but they still went into the kitchen and stood behind the woman who was cooking clumsily, pointing and criticizing her.

More jokes, fights, and mutual attacks—

The aroma of the dishes and miso became black ink, and together with the voices that turned into paint, they painted a leisurely and colorful memory, which was framed and placed in the museum of beautiful memories.

A pleasant half day indeed.

Even when she said her final goodbye, the corners of the usually gloomy woman's mouth had a distinct and gentle curve.

When saying goodbye, she leaned against the entrance, holding the handle with her hand, and watched the two people leave for a long time.

This joy naturally did not escape the perception of a pair of perceptive guests.

So much so that he continued to talk about her even as he walked up the stairs of his apartment building.

"Actually, it's really easy to guess what Sasagawa-san is thinking. You don't even need to listen to what she's saying; you can get a pretty good idea from her tone, micro-expressions, and little gestures."

"She's always been like this. But I'm surprised your relationship has progressed so quickly. I thought it would be awkward at first."

"Maybe I should thank my senior. He told me that Sasakawa is actually a gentle person. Knowing this, it's easy to understand her."

"Ito can see it himself, no need to give me credit."

"It's quite helpful. As Sasagawa-san put it, it's like knowing a little bit about the plot before reading a book. In this case, it's easier to accept the story."

“That’s a pretty vivid metaphor.”

Following the voice, Lin Sen opened his door with his key without thinking much.

"Meow~"