"Of course not."

After subconsciously replying, Guangyou was visibly stunned for a moment, then said with some surprise, "I didn't expect you could say something like that now. Your skills have improved."

"Don't try to change the subject, I don't fall for that." Ai said with a smile, "If I were to give your reaction just now a score, you'd barely pass."

"Huh? You barely passed?" Guangyou said, feigning distress. "How about we do you a favor?"

"No." Ai shook her head. "I'm afraid you'll get arrogant, so I won't give you a high score. This is for your own good, so don't try to bargain."

"Alright, alright, sigh..." Guangyou shook his head and pouted, "Passing is passing, at least it's a level better than failing."

"Good to know."

As she spoke, Ai leaned her head back on Kouyu's shoulder, her tone softening, "For a moment just now, I really thought you were an old man disguised as a child."

Kōyū also put away his joking thoughts and asked in the same tone, "If, and I mean if, I really were an older man, what would you do?"

He paused briefly at this point, then continued, "Is it leaving me?"

The topic was somewhat heavy, and Guangyou's voice was slightly low as he said it.

At the same time, he was somewhat looking forward to Ai's response.

He didn't know what decision Ai would make, but he knew one thing: whatever decision the girl in front of him ultimately made, he would understand.

We will also support it.

Upon hearing this question, Ai glanced at Kousuke beside her and saw that he was forcing a smile.

To be honest, that smile was pretty ugly.

After looking away, Ai let go of Kousuke's hand and took a small step to the side.

Upon seeing this, Kwang-yu's pupils contracted slightly, but he didn't say anything.

The wind was a bit strong that night, and perhaps some sand got into his eyes, because Guangyou suddenly felt a burning sensation in his eyes.

Even though her hair was blowing in the wind and obscuring her vision, Ai didn't try to brush it aside because she didn't want Kousuke to see her somewhat unfocused gaze. She simply spoke slowly.

"I..."

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