Chapter 104 Volleyball 64

"Because of this...I like it very much."

Upon hearing this, Kurikawa Sana was stunned for a moment.

The system's electronic voice said in a flat voice: [I have a feeling that Mr. Grinding is hinting at something.]

Kurikawa Sana: "...!"

The girl's ears couldn't help but turn red.

This is too good!

…

After the two finished dinner together, Kurikawa Sana decided to return to the AR experience center where she first fought zombies to avenge her previous defeat, and finally set a record of 130,000 points.

After successfully achieving a self-breaking gaming result, Kurikawa Sana was overjoyed.

While quietly observing the black-haired girl's cheerful smile, Lone Claw took note. It turned out Kuri had a side to her that refused to admit defeat. If she didn't play well in a game, she would come back to refresh her record even after hours.

…so cute.

But soon, Lone Paw Grinding discovered a game she was really good at.

In front of the basketball machine in the game hall, Kurikawa Sana was shooting madly and hitting the target every time.

The black-haired girl threw the ball left and right at an astonishing speed. Although it looked like she didn't even aim, her accuracy was so steady that every ball went in.

The other players around were so stunned that they forgot to throw the ball into the basket on their side.

Kurikawa Sana made it all the way to the third level. The speed at which the basketball rolled back to her was not even as fast as the speed at which she shot it, and the numbers on the scoreboard on the electronic screen could hardly keep up with the speed at which she scored.

The red numbers on the screen were rolling madly like convulsions. The highest score record in history displayed on the left had long been broken by her. With every ball she threw, the record kept updating and finally stopped at - 1007 points.

Solitary claw grinding: "..."

It turns out she's not only good at volleyball, but also basketball...

After enjoying this visual feast, the surrounding players cheered in admiration, and Lone Claw Grinding also said, "Kuri...that's amazing."

Kurikawa Sana touched the back of her head a little embarrassedly, "Eh, hey..."

I don't deserve it, it's all thanks to the god-level basketball props I exchanged. TVT

But the next racing game is again the area where Lone Claw Grinding excels.

The two started from the starting point in a 1v1pk. They were neck and neck at the beginning, but later they were left behind by Lone Claw by a whole circle. Kurikawa Sana was stunned.

Just as easily, Solitary Claw Grinding also broke the best record ever in the arcade's racing game machine.

Gu Zhua's showy and wonderful operation attracted many other players to watch behind him. Just like cheering for Kurikawa Sana's shooting, when he was performing racing skills, there were also cheers and applause of praise behind Gu Zhua.

"Grinding is indeed more powerful..." Kurikawa Sana mused.

Hearing her praise, Guzhua paused in his steps, and his golden hair fell down, blocking the boy's face with a faint smile.

…

When the two of them finished their exciting game and left the arcade, it was already dark and night had fallen.

The neon lights of Shibuya's night scene flicker in the darkness, emitting a dreamy and charming variety of colors.

"Are we going back, Kuri?" asked Guzhua Grinding.

Kurikawa Sana glanced at the time and said, "It's almost time. I have to rush to start filming early tomorrow morning."

"Yeah, I understand."

The blond boy stopped and suddenly said, "Thank you, Kuri."

Kurikawa Sana looked back puzzledly: "Eh... Mo Mo is thanking me? Why?"

"Because, instead of me picking you up from the hospital and accompanying you to relax, it's more like you, Kuri, humoring me... and accompanying me."

In Guzhua's mind, he recalled the scene at the hospital gate today.

When he went to pick her up from the hospital that evening, Kuri said she wanted to go out and have some fun instead of just resting and recuperating, but she couldn't think of a place to go. Lonely Claw suggested several places for her, including Tokyo's famous Harry Potter Studios, Ueno Park, the Nezu Museum, concerts, an aquarium... and, most unremarkable of all, an arcade.

Kuri chose the game hall without hesitation.

Guzhua Mochu had a strong ability to observe. He saw that when the girl heard about the art gallery and concert, which she was obviously more interested in, her eyes lit up visibly, but in the end she still chose the most ordinary game hall.

"Don't you like games? Let's go to the arcade!"

Under the warm sunset, the black-haired girl smiled with her eyes curved, her smile sweet and bright.

She pays more attention to other people's preferences, feelings and experiences than her own personal hobbies.

Such a gentle person to the core.

Guzhua Momo remembered that he looked at the other person's smile for a long time before he said "hmm" softly.

Going shopping together, holding hands like on a date, watching her adorable expression of curiosity and excitement about every new thing she had never seen, playing interesting games... every minute and every second spent today was so happy.

So happy that under the bright and mysterious neon lights, everything seems as beautiful as a dream.

"I really had a lot of fun today, kuri... I'm happier than ever before." Lone Claw Grinding chuckled.

How to describe this feeling?

When he was alone at home, no matter how difficult the game was, he had never experienced the unprecedented feeling he had today.

Kuri, she is so beautiful.

It was so beautiful that it was almost unreal, so much so that Guzhua Grinding couldn't help but feel a subtle sense of incongruity and confusion.

Is it really possible that such a wonderful person could appear before them?

But she just showed up.

Just as cats have the wild intuition to foresee danger, Lone Claw Grinding always had an inexplicable premonition that Kuri would soon disappear, out of their reach, and disappear.

But on second thought, Guzhua Momo felt that this seemed normal. The girl in front of him was a hot star. The reason why she was in Tokyo at this moment was because she was going to shoot a movie here, right?

She will eventually drift further and further away from him, and further and further away from everyone.

However, instead of worrying about the illusory future, it is better to focus more on the present and cherish every minute and every second with her.

"Thank you, Kuri." Lone Claw Grinding said again.

There was a hint of tenderness in the boy's clear and pleasant voice.

Listening to Mo Mo's words, Kurikawa Sana's heart couldn't help but soften a little, "Mo Mo..."

How could she say that grinding is so good?

She subconsciously chose the game hall because it was obvious that Momo liked these things. It could be seen from the fact that she always had a game console in her hand whenever she had free time during the training camp. She was just trying to please her for the sake of strategy...

The black-haired girl lowered her head in shame, her long eyelashes casting a shadow, covering up the complex emotions in her azure eyes.

Lone Claw looked at her deeply. His cat-like golden-brown pupils reflected the bright and beautiful colors of the neon lights of Shibuya's night scene. He spoke seriously.

"I'm happy every minute I spend with Kuri. I've been feeling this way since I was in the game."

"But, I always feel like at some point... Kuri will disappear."

"So before that, I hope to leave behind more good memories."

The bustling crowds, heavy traffic, and constant noise at Shibuya Crossing could not drown out the boy's exceptionally determined voice.

But even in such a noisy environment, Guzhua Momo could still clearly hear the roar of his own heart beating violently.

Finally, I said it out loud.

I don’t know if I have conveyed this feeling to her well.

But every word is true.

In this way, even if she leaves in the future, there will be more memories to fill and support the days after she leaves.

Guzhua Mo La lowered his eyes. Actually, he didn't think he was a pessimist. He just saw things more clearly than anyone else.

Kuri, she is so far away.

The fact that she could jump out of the game and see her vivid and lively self was beyond his expectations.

Kuri...be it him, Xiao Hei, or other people she knows, even Inarizaki's teammates who she spends the most time with - they will eventually become two intersecting lines with her.

Both sides will only continue to extend outward, and it will be difficult for them to intersect again.

Suddenly I realized, was what I just said... a confession?

...I don’t think so.

Staring at the black-haired girl intently, Lone Claw Grinding quietly waited for her answer.

At this moment, Kurikawa Sana was still immersed in the "ding" system prompt sound she had just heard.

[Lone Claw Grinding, Favorability +8. ]

…

94 points of favorability.

He said that he wanted to leave more beautiful memories.

Kurikawa Sana thought that she was the same.

This world warms her and brings her unprecedented strength. She also hopes that before she leaves, she can leave behind more memories that can support her to keep going.

"Thank you, Grind."

Kurikawa Sana took a step forward. Amidst the endless stream of people, at the busiest intersection in the world, she stretched out her arms, her black hair flowing like a waterfall behind her.

Like a flying bird finding a warm horizon to land on, the girl threw herself into the man's arms and hugged him tightly.

“……!”

Gu Zhua Moshi's golden-brown pupils suddenly contracted, and almost subconsciously, he hugged the girl in his arms even tighter.

"I will." Kurikawa Sana replied softly.

“…”

The blond boy's arm muscles tensed for a moment.

——She agreed.

But at the same time, she did not deny that she would leave.

She will always fly to a wider world.

...What if he transformed into a being in a wider world who could provide her with help?

As if he had figured something out in an instant, or as if he had made up his mind, Lone Claw tightened his embrace a little.

He believes that he has the ability to do it and will definitely do it.

Gu Zhuagri lowered his eyes and thought to himself.

Just leave everything to time.

"Kuri."

The boy suddenly called her name again in a low voice, "Just stride forward."

"I will try my best to catch up with you."

…

*

When she returned to the hotel, Kurikawa Sana was holding the Hachi doll that Kozuma Mami gave her, and was still immersed in the memories, lost in thought for a long time.

In fact, there were several times when she thought she was about to be seen through by Mo La.

Mo La is really smart, and Kurikawa Sana doesn't think her actions of dealing with players from different schools are very smart.

Kurikawa Sana had no doubt that as long as she wanted to, it would only take a moment for her to see through her ulterior motives.

God knows how nervous she was when her expression became so serious at the intersection just now.

Kurikawa Sana was completely tense at that time, and she thought Mamoru was going to question her, like, "You're so close to Inarizaki and those people from Karasuno, why do you go to so much trouble to cater to his hobby of playing games?"

But he didn't.

Not only that, Mo Mo also thanked her in return. He said that he had a very happy day and thanked her for accommodating and accompanying him.

In an instant, the tension faded from Kurikawa Sana's chest, and was replaced by an emotion called guilt that had rarely appeared before.

Not only did he feel guilty about trying to win everyone's favor, but he also felt guilty because he was worried for a moment that the other party might doubt him.

A kind and beautiful sports boy would never do anything to hurt others, nor would he say even a single hurtful word.

Even if he sees through your ulterior motives, he will not blame you for it.

He only hopes that your life will get better and better, and he also works hard to make himself better, walk side by side with you, so that there will be no one else in your sight, only him.

"I'm really such a bad person... I even had a moment where I suspected I was going to be condemned..." Kurikawa Sana collapsed on the hotel bed with a dazed look in her eyes, tossing and turning in self-blame. "I really was judging others by my own standards!"

The system's electronic voice rang out: [Is this the first time you feel guilty about your previous raiding activities, Sana?]

Kurikawa Sana nodded with a guilty look on her face.

System: [So, should we stop the strategy?]

Kurikawa Sana: "???"

"That, that won't do..." Kurikawa Sana covered her face with her hands, sobbing bitterly, "If I don't continue the conquest, I'll die in the real world... And I've already worked so hard for so long and come such a long way, it would be a shame to give up now..."

System: [That's right, just know it clearly. Sana, you need to adjust your mood appropriately.]

"How can I regulate my emotions...like comforting myself?" Kurikawa Sana wiped her tears and looked up at the ceiling with a confused look on her face.

"But, after all, the world can't stop functioning without anyone. After I leave, everyone should be able to live their lives normally again after a while... We can't just keep waiting forever, right?"

——That’s not necessarily true.

The system thought about it in its heart, but did not say it out loud.

But the system was not only a little surprised that Sana, who had always been gentle and considerate to the extreme, would have such a fleeting thought, actually thinking that they wouldn't wait for her. It was hard to imagine that Sana's gentle thoughts could have such a cold side, even to the point of being cold.

It can only be said that her original family had a huge influence on her. From Sana's perspective, even her biological parents were so indifferent to her who was terminally ill and dying, and did not care about her. Therefore, she did not believe that people who were not related by blood would...

The system sighed silently and said, "No matter what..."

[I will always be with you, Sana.]

"Thank you, system..." Kurikawa Sana wiped away her tears completely, opened her phone and prepared to set the alarm for getting up early tomorrow, but saw an unexpected Line message from a user whose avatar was a kitten.

[S: ………]

[S: ...If I don’t send you a message, you really won’t send me one either, right?]

Eh hey hey?

Kurikawa Sana was stunned that Sakusaya-kun would send her a message so late.

Wow, I have a feeling that she must have offended Sakuhaya-kun at some point, and her tone just doesn't seem right!

Kurikawa Sana was also a little anxious. The shadow of having her favorability deducted in the previous round was still in her mind. Fearing that her favorability would be deducted, she directly made a line call, and the other party answered almost immediately.

As if angry, Sakuhaya Seiomi did not speak immediately after answering the call. Kurikawa Sana could only hear the other party's heavy breathing.

"...What the hell? Sakuzaya-kun?"

Sakuhaya Seiomi still didn't speak, and for some reason, there seemed to be a hint of panting in his breathing.

"Sakusaya-kun..." Kurikawa Sana asked uneasily, "Is there something you want to talk to me about?"

“…”

After a long while, the boy's voice finally came through the receiver, with a hint of gnashing teeth: "Kurikawa Sana, do you really not remember what you did?"

Kurikawa Sana: "!!!"

Help, what did she do! Sakuhaya-kun was so angry that he called her full name!

I have the impression that this was the first time Sakuhaya addressed her directly, and he was so angry that he called her by her full name!

"I, I, I..." Kurikawa Sana was so nervous that she stuttered, "Did I do something to make Sakuhaya-kun angry? Please tell me, I will make it up to you!"

“…”

The other person's breathing seemed to calm down a little.

I will make it up to you - these words from Kageyama-kun and Ushijima-kun are really useful, Kurikawa Sana thought belatedly.

After a long while, Sakuhaya Seiomi finally spoke: "You had a high fever of 40 degrees Celsius, and when you dreamed at night, you hugged me and kissed me."

The ability to organize language concisely and clearly explain the cause and effect in just one sentence.

Kurikawa Sana: "..."

“……………………………………”

Surprisingly! There is! Such a thing!!!

Kurikawa Sana was dumbfounded and asked the system in her mind: [System, have I actually done such a thing? ]

System: [Yes, but don’t worry, you’re not kissing his mouth, you’re kissing his face.]

...But that kiss landed right on the spot where the two moles on Sakuhaya Seiomi's forehead are. Even if Sana has a fever, she'll be fine, too. The system thought calmly.

Kurikawa Sana: "..."

Help, it’s actually true!!!

The black-haired girl slumped down on the soft couch in the hotel and cried into the phone, "Wow... I'm sorry, Sakuhaya-kun! It's my fault, please punish me!"

At this time, Sakuhaya Seiomi, who was downstairs in the hotel, said: "???"

The young man froze in his place, his fair face flushed red. "...What are you talking about? I just want to hear your explanation! -"

"I must, I must, please let me explain it to you in person, Sakusaya-kun!"

“…Then come down and explain.”

“…Huh?”

"I'm downstairs in your hotel now."

Kurikawa Sana was stunned and rushed to the floor-to-ceiling glass window of the hotel. She saw a tall and straight black-haired boy answering a phone call downstairs. He was looking up at the top of his head and looking at her from a distance.

“……!”

Although the distance was very far and she couldn't see the other person clearly, Kurikawa Sana still felt a tremor in her heart.

Seeing that she didn't respond for a long time on the phone, as if afraid that she would think too much, Sakuha Seiomi added: "Ms. Sato told me the address of your hotel."

"She was worried that she was too busy with work and wouldn't be able to make it back in time, so she asked me to take you out of the hospital if she couldn't come."

Kurikawa Sana suddenly realized what was going on. The next morning, Ms. Sato came to the hospital early to take over from Sakuhaya-kun.

But it was rare for Sakuhaya-kun to say so much in one breath. Did he think her silence just now was because she was worried about why he knew her hotel address? She just rushed to the window to see him.

"Come down."

The young man's voice, low and slightly hoarse, slowly drifted away in the night wind.

"I'm waiting for you."