Chapter 193 [End of the Main Text]
Time passes peacefully and beautifully, but also like a fluttering scroll, each passing frame leaves an indelible mark.
Ever since Kurikawa Sana woke up, everyone has been surrounding her every day, fearing that if they are absent for a moment, others will "advance ahead", so that hilarious and abstract "Ashura field" scenes are played out every day.
Everyone was competing with all their might, but one day they were shocked to find that they seemed to have become accustomed to the existence of this group of people in their lives.
Specifically, for example, on the way to find Sana, if they met other guys, they would even subconsciously greet each other, "Hey, you are here today too."
"Yeah, you're also perfect attendance."
"That's right."
"Speaking of which, Sana really liked the red bean rice cake soup you made yesterday. Make more next time."
"Okay, she also likes the co-branded doll you brought her the day before yesterday. Well done."
"Really? I understand."
…
The above is a conversation that happens in people's daily lives. The answers are fluent and everything is so natural, so natural that it is even a little weird.
They are obviously rivals in love, but they somehow achieve a magical and harmonious magnetic field, which is calm with a little madness.
——Just because that person is Sana.
No one would be willing to let her feel even a little sad or embarrassed.
Unconsciously, they have transformed from their previous confrontational state to the current delicate state - as if they are a family.
By the time they realized what was happening, even they themselves fell silent.
It's like this every day, a strange harmony.
Just like this moment, everyone gathered again on the road leading to Kurikawa Sana's house.
Faced with a large number of rivals who had become increasingly familiar with each other as they spent time together, everyone fell into a silent silence.
Today is a good day worth celebrating. Sana had a complete and detailed examination in the hospital. The doctor confirmed that her body and heart are no different from those of ordinary people, and her heart function is even stronger and healthier - she no longer has to worry or be scared.
Sana finally gained a new life in the true sense.
This heart, forged by them together, beats regularly in her chest, bringing her vitality.
The realization that there is a part of them in Sana's body makes everyone feel satisfied and fortunate, and at the same time, they also feel indescribable happiness and emotion.
This means that no matter what the future holds, as long as this heart is still beating in Sana's chest, they will always be by her side, accompanying her forever.
When they thought of this, everyone's expressions gradually became calm, and they all showed a gentle look.
"Huh? What's going on? You're all standing here motionless." Atobe Keigo twitched his lips and spoke first to break the silence: "If you don't go in, I'll go in first."
"Huh? Who said I won't go in? I'm the first one here, so I have to be the first one in!"
"I don't care, I'm closest to the door, so I should be the first one in!"
“…If you have time to argue, why not just make way first.”
Amidst the commotion, the door of Kurikawa Sana's house suddenly opened. Everyone was stunned for a moment, and was greeted by the girl's sweet and bright smile.
In an instant, the colors around seemed to suddenly light up, and an indescribable warmth surged in everyone's heart.
The sound of the quarrel seemed to be paused in an instant, and the whole world became quiet, leaving only the girl in front of him.
Her expression was also very surprised, as if she hadn't expected everyone to come. But after a moment of hesitation, the smile on Kurikawa Sana's face blossomed even more warmly, and she beckoned everyone in, "What a coincidence, are you all here? Come on in~ I'm just preparing dinner!"
"Then we will respectfully obey your orders, Sana."
"Sana! You just recovered not long ago, don't work too hard! Go and cook--"
"I see."
"Thank you for your hard work, Sana."
People poured in like mushrooms after a rain, and the tall young men filled up the huge living room in an instant. Some of them even had no place to sit, but they didn't mind too much. They sat on the ground with their long legs crossed, their postures casual and comfortable, as familiar as if they were at home.
Miyaji and several other people who can cook have already entered the kitchen. The young men are familiar with the process, preparing vegetables, washing and cutting, steaming, boiling and stir-frying... Every kitchen utensil has its user, and everyone is busy, working skillfully and cooperating seamlessly.
There was no need for conversation or assignment of tasks; they just did it naturally, in tacit understanding as if it was supposed to be this way, forming a subtle harmony.
"Sana, go and rest for a while, leave it to us." Miyaji said to her while pressing the rice ball.
"How can this be so embarrassing..." Kurikawa Sana wiped away her tears and said with emotion: "Then I want to eat tuna salad flavored and plum flavored rice balls, thank you!"
This contrast, this natural turn of events, made Miyaji burst out laughing, and said in a doting tone: "Okay, I'll make ten for you."
"Kurikawa-san, dinner will be ready in about twenty minutes," Kuroko Tetsuya said gently, silently thanking his Seirin teammate, Kagami Taiga. Kagami was surprisingly good at cooking, and under his guidance, he also learned how to cook.
Kurikawa Sana: "Yeah!"
Echizen Ryoma also curled his lips and smiled, "Sana-senpai, today I will let you taste food that is ten thousand times more delicious than before."
"Wow..." Kurikawa Sana blushed. It was just a simple sentence, but Echizen Ryoma could make her blush and her heart beat faster. "Thank you, Ryoma-kun!"
After a soft "hmm", Echizen Ryoma looked at Kurikawa Sana quietly, and his thoughts began to drift away.
In the last time before Sana "left" his timeline, Sana was seriously ill and had no appetite. It was at that time that he learned cooking from his cousin Nanako.
Whenever he thought of Sana's pain and her still strong smile during the last period of time, just to prevent them from worrying, Echizen Ryoma felt as if his heart was being tightly tightened, and it was sour and painful.
Whenever I think back to this, I feel that the present days are hard-earned, as beautiful as a dream, and so happy that it makes me almost want to sigh out loud.
The girl's fresh breath and bright smile made them feel extremely at ease.
Even the large number of "rivals" surrounding them every day do not make them feel bored with each other.
Because the combined thoughts of all of them, their memories with her, and their actions every day, all prove that this is not a dream, that Sana really exists and is right beside them.
Echizen Ryoma stared deeply at the black-haired girl until he heard a cold voice from the side.
Tsukishima Hotaru: "If you don't flip it, the steak will burn."
Echizen Ryoma: “…”
He twitched his lips, and his arm muscles recalled to flip the pan, trying to flip the steak over handsomely, but he used too much force, and the steak flew into the pan of Akaashi Kyoji, who was making fried rice across the kitchen island.
Akae Kyoji: "?"
What a blessing from heaven this is.
"Thank you, Echizen-kun, I will obey your command." Kyoji Akaashi used a spatula to quickly cut the beef into cubes in the pot, upgrading the ordinary fried rice into beef fried rice.
Echizen Ryoma: “…”
Tsukishima Hotaru twitched the corners of her mouth, wanting to laugh.
Although he laughed, he could probably guess why Echizen Ryoma was distracted just now.
Because he felt the same way.
Tsukishima Hotaru's gaze turned to the black-haired girl in the middle of the living room. She had already sat down happily, with people surrounding her. It was unknown what they were saying, but it made the girl laugh happily.
The air conditioning in the room was comfortably cool, the warm yellow lighting created a cozy atmosphere, the aroma of food wafted from the open kitchen, the TV was playing the most interesting variety shows of the day, and the young boys were by her side, creating a beautiful scene.
very nice.
Tsukishima Hotaru muttered to herself.
It must be a gift from God that she is still alive and can return to them... It's so good.
…
*
"cheers!!!"
Glasses clinked against each other, making a crisp sound as everyone gathered around the restaurant's large round table. Everyone who entered the kitchen contributed a few of their specialties, filling the table with a dazzling array of dishes that were both delicious and eye-catching.
The dazzling light from the crystal chandelier falls on the marble round table, reflecting a dazzling glow. In the center of the round table is placed a bottle of iconic huge rose bouquet. The bright red roses are covered with water droplets like morning dew, looking fresh and tempting.
The round table and roses were both made by Keigo Atobe, custom-made by the eldest young master for Kurikawa Sana's family. They were large enough to accommodate everyone who had played a role in saving Sana. The system was shocked when it saw it. After a brief silence, the system's final evaluation was that Atobe had good size and was worthy of being a first wife.
Just like at this moment, someone with great magnanimity stood up first, with the teardrop mole under his right eye shining brightly.
Atobe Keigo smiled and raised his goblet high. "Ah, everyone's here, right? I'd like to announce that we're gathered here today to celebrate the doctor's announcement that Sana's heart has fully recovered!"
"Congratulations Sana!!"
"Sana, I'm sincerely happy for you."
"Stay healthy forever, Sana!"
"I will."
Kurikawa Sana was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes, and a warm current flowed through her chest. "Thank you everyone... I really, really don't know how to thank you enough."
"Sana, you're talking nonsense again." Yukimura Seiichi laughed and said, "We said that whatever we do for you is a pleasure, not to mention that it's just a few injections, which is completely within our tolerance."
"Yes, yes, we are really fine." Koutarou Koutarou also spoke up, but suddenly remembered something. There was only one exception. His eyes subconsciously looked at Kozue Mamoru who was standing beside him - the only one among all of them who had a serious adverse reaction after donating stem cells to Sana.
Yet, facing the current topic, Lonely Shrimp remained calm. He simply gazed at Kurikawa Sana quietly, his cat-like golden-brown eyes gentle. It seemed that, as before, he had no intention of telling Sana about the pain he had endured, simply to avoid worrying her.
Everyone in this room, everyone sitting at this huge round table, really... loves her terribly.
Everyone looked at her quietly, waiting for her answer.
"I know..." Kurikawa Sana wiped the tears from her eyes and said softly, "It's not just about saving me, it's about everyone's care and companionship for me all this time..."
Since she woke up, everyone has been by her side wholeheartedly and with all their strength, doing everything they can to make her happy.
In the past, when there was a misunderstanding between us, I would go to her bedside and apologize sincerely until the misunderstanding was resolved and there was no more grudge.
As soon as she was discharged from the hospital, everyone held a "sports meet" and competition for her, just to let her know that they had fully recovered and no longer worried or felt guilty about their efforts.
Her parents favored her eldest brother. Although they smiled and sounded surprised on the phone after learning that she had recovered, they have not been able to put down their busy work and return to Japan to visit her, let alone stay by her side.
After realizing this, everyone came to spend time with her every day, trying different ways to cheer her up. Without her parents' love, they found other ways to fill the void in her heart, making her almost overflow with happiness.
After she was discharged from the hospital, everyone would still gather at her house frequently, and they became good friends, with a growing understanding and familiarity with each other...
"Every day of my life now is so happy... so happy." Kurikawa Sana lowered her eyes, and tears fell like pearls from a broken string, hitting her hands that were clutching her skirt with a "click".
"Sana..."
The young men sighed.
After sighing with love and pity, she was answered by their increasingly resolute voices.
"We will always be with you, Sana."
"No matter the outcome, no matter how long it takes."
——I know.
Kurikawa Sana whispered in her heart.
She also knew long ago that they would answer like this, they are the best of the best.
The enthusiastic and sincere young man is extremely determined and moves forward in everything he does.
…
Seeing tears welling up in the girl's eyes, Akashi Seijuro quickly changed the subject and said, "Okay, let's talk about something happy and stop making Sana so sentimental."
As soon as these words came out, they immediately attracted a lot of responses. Koutarou Koutarou echoed: "Yes, yes, yes, who will start a new topic, something funny, to cheer up Sanana!"
With his understanding of everyone during this period, Kise Ryota subconsciously looked at Miya Yu and Miya Osamu, "Speaking of funny things, isn't it written with the names of the Miya Twins? Miya brothers, why don't you try it out?"
Gong You immediately got furious: "Huh? Why are Zhi and I funny? We are mature and reliable types!"
Kise Ryota: "That's right, Yu-kun. It's already funny when you say you're mature and reliable. Come on."
Gong You: “…Hey!!”
Miyaji remained silent, looking very cool and mature.
Kurikawa Sana: “Pfft…”
"Sana smiled, it really worked!!"
"Come on, everyone's fine, keep doing something funny!"
"Speaking of funny things..." Fuji Shusuke narrowed his eyes with a smile and looked at Shiraishi Kuranosuke, "Shiraishi-kun's high school, Shitenhoji, is a well-known family for its humor and pranks. Perhaps this could come in handy."
Seeing everyone's gazes instantly darting over, Shiraishi Kuranosuke rubbed the back of his head a bit sheepishly. "To be honest, I'm the captain, but I think I'm the one with the worst sense of humor in Shitenhoji. Koharu and Yuji are the real veterans..."
Tezuka Kunimitsu rarely spoke up, "Last time, Shiraishi-kun's behavior at the barbecue restaurant was quite humorous."
Tezuka was referring to a famous scene involving Shiraishi Kuranosuke during a competitive eating contest between several tennis schools at a yakiniku restaurant. After drinking "Kuro," a dry juice made by Inui Sadaharu, Shiraishi Kuranosuke became extremely excited, shouting "ectacy" while stripping off his clothes to show off his muscles.
Shiraishi Kuranosuke: "...You didn't even laugh! And don't mention that...it's embarrassing just thinking about it!"
Fuji Shusuke couldn't help but laugh, with a hint of sinisterness in his smile, "This time you can stand on the table to show it off. The table is big enough today."
"Fuji-kun! How come even you...!" Shiraishi Kuranosuke sighed, but when he saw the round table in front of him, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, "Come to think of it, this table is really big... And the shape is like the round table of King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table in the Middle Ages!"
One of Shiraishi Kuranosuke's unique tennis skills is the "round table smash", which makes me think of this.
According to legend, King Arthur owned a huge round table that could accommodate 150 people at a time. All the knights who supported and loved King Arthur gathered together. The knights were equal to each other and sat around the round table to serve King Arthur whom they followed.
"It really does look a bit alike." Sakuhaya Seiomi said suddenly.
"Then Sanae is our King Arthur." Hinata Shoyo smiled with brilliant white teeth, "We are Sanae's knights, and Sanae is our King Arthur."
“……!”
The romance in this short sentence stunned everyone.
Kurikawa Sana was also stunned and her face turned red instantly.
She, she’s everyone’s king or something…that sounds too shy!
"Boke you..." Kageyama Tobio opened his mouth in disbelief, unable to imagine that such romantic words came out of Hinata Shoyo's mouth.
Is this still the same Hinata who used to study with me after failing the exam? How come after going to Brazil, he has learned all the romance and passion of the South Americans!
And how did Hinata do it? She just naturally changed her name from "Kurikawa-san" to the familiar "Sana". Damn! I really want to learn from her!
"Shoyo...this is incredible." Oikawa Tetsuya raised his eyebrows in surprise, but in his heart he couldn't agree more with Hinata Shoyo's statement.
"That's an interesting point. I agree." Yukimura Seiichi's smile widened a little. "I also think that Sana is my King Arthur."
Akashi Seijuro looked at Atobe Keigo and said, "Atobe, this table you customized is quite interesting."
Atobe Keigo: "Ah, well, my taste is unquestionable."
Keigo Atobe grew up in England, so naturally he had some knowledge of the British epic legend of King Arthur. According to the legend, King Arthur's huge round table was a gift from his queen, Guinevere.
And now, this round table was customized by him and given to Sana.
So, if Sana is the "king", then he is her queen.
Atobe Keigo was in a good mood, and the smile in the corners of his eyes couldn't stop flowing out.
"So, Lord King Arthur, what are your plans next?" Midorima Shintaro asked. "It's the end of summer vacation now, Sana, is there any place in particular you want to go?"
"A place I want to go..." Kurikawa Sana thought for a moment, and suddenly an unfulfilled promise that she still regretted came to mind. "I want to go to White Horse Town to see the aurora!"
"White Horse Town is in Canada, right?" Lone Claw paused. "It's indeed the only place where you can observe the aurora at this time."
Murasakibara Atsushi looked up at the ceiling, the crystal chandelier shining brightly. "Aurora... sounds like it would be beautiful."
"Then go, Sana." Yukimura Seiichi felt his fingertips trembling a little, and he could hardly suppress his inner excitement.
The other people and Yukimura Seiichi had the same reaction. Going to see the aurora with Sana was an agreement that had extraordinary significance for them.
In their final timeline, Sana was terminally ill, and the doctor had declared that she didn't have much time left. He asked them to try their best to accompany her to fulfill her unfulfilled wishes, do things she hadn't done, and see scenery she had never seen... At that time, they had agreed to go see the aurora together, and everything was ready, but that night, Sana fell ill.
And now, there is finally an opportunity to make up for the unfulfilled promise.
"Okay." Kurikawa Sana felt her nose sour, and the tears that had just stopped seemed to be about to burst out again.
"Can we go together, Sana?" Miya You also said excitedly: "Aurora... Zhi and I also want to go, the scenery must be stunning!"
Kita Shinsuke's expression changed slightly, and he quickly pulled Gong You over and reminded him in a voice only they could hear: "You, that was the agreement they made with Sana..."
The second half of the sentence he didn't finish was that it was an agreement between them and Sana alone, and it might not be appropriate for others to join in rashly.
Gong You was stunned for a moment, and immediately understood what Senior Bei meant.
He was always straightforward, but his expression suddenly became a little bewildered, realizing that he might have said something inappropriate. Gong You opened his mouth and was about to say "I was joking" or "You guys just go" -
But before he could say anything, he heard Keigo Atobe's voice.
"Ah, well, I don't have any objection."
Fuji Shusuke also opened his ice-blue eyes, with a sincere smile in his eyes, "Me too, if everyone wants to see the aurora together, and if Sana also wants to do so, then let's go together."
"I feel the same way." Yukimura Seiichi smiled and said softly, "Everyone here has contributed to saving Sana and forging a new heart for her. It's all our efforts that have brought Sana back to health. If anyone wants to go see the aurora together, we welcome you. There's no reason to refuse."
"That's right, not only Sana is grateful to you, I've also been thinking about how to express my gratitude to everyone." Shiraishi Kuranosuke said softly: "If watching the aurora together can make everyone happy, it would be perfect."
Tezuka Kunimitsu said softly, "Hmm," and said, "Don't be careless."
"Not even close." Echizen Ryoma chuckled, "If we were such stingy guys, Sana-senpai probably wouldn't like us either."
"What about you, Sana?" asked Atobe Keigo, "Do you want everyone to accompany you to see the aurora?"
Kurikawa Sana was stunned for a while, surprised by their thoughtfulness and tolerance.
After a moment, she heard her own voice answering——
"I think."
——I want to go see the aurora with everyone.
"Ok, I'll arrange it right away." Atobe Keigo snapped his fingers quickly and decisively. He stood up and looked at the others. "As long as you want, the Atobe Group's private jet can take everyone and set off immediately. So, what are your answers?"
--go.
This is the same answer that emerges in everyone's heart at this moment.
I want to go see the aurora with her.
…
*
One day later, Whitehorse, Canada.
Late at night in the Yukon Territory, the sky was covered with snow, and the white snow completely enveloped the town of Whitehorse. The endless night sky was filled with stars as bright as diamonds, and the sky was silver and black. Only the lights of the town in the distance and the bonfires in the cabins brought some warm colors.
Sana Kurikawa, holding a cup of steaming milk and dressed warmly, sat in front of the cabin at the Aurora Camp, looking up at the sky, waiting for the spectacular sight to occur.
Tall young men accompanied her, some sitting and some standing, their heads raised to the sky. Their presence and companionship made her feel extremely reassured.
How amazing… Kurikawa Sana thought in a daze.
The night before, they had all been eating together at her house. But today, she and all of them had actually traveled halfway around the world to a camp on the edge of the Arctic Ocean.
Everyone she met during her three "world" strategy tours was now standing here, beside her, watching the aurora with her.
In the past, if she were still lying on the hospital bed waiting for death, Kurikawa Sana would not even dare to hope that there would be a day when she could come to 61 degrees north latitude with a healthy body just to see a grand and beautiful scenery.
Now, not only does she have a healthy body, but she is also surrounded by a group of enthusiastic and sincere young people... This is something she could never have imagined before.
"Hey... the aurora hasn't appeared yet."
"It should be soon. The forecast is around this time."
"Look! Has it appeared--"
“……!”
Kurikawa Sana opened her eyes wide and saw a very light green color in the sky that almost blended into the night. It appeared and disappeared from time to time, like a wisp of soul wandering in the air.
Just when she thought she was dazzled, the green color gradually became clearer and clearer, began to extend and flow, and turned into a huge silk ribbon of light, running horizontally through the entire sky, leaving a rich and colorful stroke on the black canvas of the night sky.
As time passed, the emerald-like silk began to flow and transform, like a waterfall of light rushing down from the depths of the universe, surging, mysterious and beautiful. The entire sky as far as the eye could see turned into a huge emerald - a shocking and divine sight, like arriving at the end of the world.
It is a rare aurora explosion.
Kurikawa Sana subconsciously held her breath.
What a nice view……
I no longer felt the cold, only the shock.
The girl was looking at the scenery, while others were looking at her.
Arriving in the extremely cold land, Kurikawa Sana is dressed in furry clothes. She is wrapped in a thick scarf, hat and white fluffy earmuffs. She is so cute that people want to hug her.
The girl's face, raised under the fur collar, was red from the cold. The aurora fell on her face, making her look incredibly soft and beautiful.
Everyone couldn't help but be stunned.
Not long ago, they couldn't have imagined that they would see her wake up from the hospital bed... As for seeing the aurora together, they couldn't even imagine it.
And now, miracles have all come true, just like the aurora now streaking across the sky—rare, but certain to come true.
So happy.
If possible, I really hope this moment can last forever.
In a dazzling, almost eternal green, the young men lowered their heads, cast down their eyes, clasped their hands before their chests, and silently made their own, yet almost identical, wishes in their hearts:
…
Like her.
I like it so much... I like it so much that I can’t describe it in words.
——I want to be with her forever.
From now on, every day will be happier.
The wishes you make under the aurora will surely come true.
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