Chapter 087 Hatori Shizuji
The only thing that Hatori doesn’t have is the habit of checking his phone all the time, especially in the morning when he is training with the team, he always keeps his phone in his bag.
However, Sakuhayano Shinta is a bit lazy about using his phone and would find time to check it during breaks.
This time, he saw the scandal between Dong Yexi and Irna.
His eyes widened immediately, and he quickly handed the phone to Hatori Yuiichi and asked, "Look, what's going on?"
Hatori Yui wiped the sweat from his forehead and took his phone.
Sakuhaya Shinta carefully observed his expression and asked, "You two haven't broken up, have you?"
Hatori Yui glanced at him.
He wasn't yet qualified to use that word, nor would he ever be able to use it in the future.
He returned the phone to Sakuhaya Shinta, who saw that he looked calm and asked, "Why didn't you respond?"
Hatori Yui asked in response, "What kind of reaction do I need?"
"Help the senior clarify or expose the lies!" Sakuhaya Shinta said, "Besides, you're his boyfriend. Wouldn't you be angry when you see this?"
Hatori Yui shook his head. "Why are you still angry when you know it's all fake? Besides, Senior can handle it. If I do anything unnecessary, it will only get him into trouble."
Sure enough, not long after, Sakusaya Shinta saw Higashino Higashi's coming out statement.
He gasped: "Hiss~ Senior, this is too brave!"
Hatori Yui had never expected Higashino Hi to do this. But thinking back to how his senior had never concealed his sexual orientation at school, it didn't seem surprising that he was doing this now.
Sakusaya Shinta looked up at him and asked, "Senior has come out, do you want to express your feelings?"
Hatori Yuiichi glanced at him, thought for a moment, and took out his cell phone from his bag.
Seeing him tapping on his phone all the time, Sakusaya Shinta was very curious. He leaned over to take a look and saw that he had ordered a bouquet of roses at a flower shop near the school.
After placing the order, Hatori Yui put away his phone and walked out.
"Hey, where are you going? The training hasn't ended yet?" asked Narita from the side.
Hatori Yuiichi said, "I'm going to be out for a while and will be back soon."
Narita looked at his back in confusion and asked Sakusaya Shinta, "What is he going to do?"
Sakuhaya Shinta said quietly, "Go and woo."
Narita:?
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Dong Yexi was very happy to receive the white roses. After admiring them at home for a while, he hurried to school.
He went to find Hatori Yuiichi right after coming out. Anyone can guess what he meant, right?
In this way, even if they have not confirmed their relationship, others will think they are a couple, and sensible people will not disturb them.
He excitedly came to the volleyball team's training hall, where a practice match was in progress.
As soon as he stepped into the hall, his eyes were attracted by the birds in the field, so he stood on the sidelines to admire them.
After the game, Yui Hatori lifted up his shirt to wipe the sweat from his forehead. He accidentally saw Higashino Hiroshi standing outside the court with a serious expression on his face, and silently put down his shirt.
Outside the field, Dong Yexi tried hard to control his expression, feeling a little regretful.
I can't see my abdominal muscles anymore.
Sakusaya Shinta, who was on the other side of the net, also saw Higashino Hiroshi and sighed in his heart: Ah! I'm going to be exhausted today!
In the subsequent training matches, Hatori Yuichi changed his usual low-key style, and his blocking and spiking movements became more frequent and his strength increased a lot, directly suppressing the opponent.
Narita, who was in the same group with Sakusaya Shinta, asked, "What's wrong with him? Why is he working so hard in practice?"
Sakuhaya Shinta gritted his teeth: "He's spreading his screen!"
Narita:? ? ?
After the training match, the players of both teams had their last bit of physical strength squeezed out by Hatori Yui. After the match, they all collapsed to the ground. In the end, he was the only one standing in the middle of the court.
Higashino Higashi clapped his hands like a seal.
Hatori is so awesome! So domineering!
That's right, everyone was lying on the ground, while Hatori Yui only took a few breaths before regaining his breathing rate. They were completely on the same level. He looked like the sole winner after a group fight.
Hatori Yuiichi didn't have classes this afternoon, so Higashino Hi wanted to treat him to a meal. Hatori Yuiichi said, "You were just caught up in a scandal this morning. If you go to a restaurant to eat, you'll probably be surrounded by people."
Dong Yexi thought of that scene and immediately shook his head: "That won't work. If I'm stared at by a group of people, I'll get indigestion."
Hatori Yuiichi smiled slightly and said, "Come to my house, I'll cook for you."
Dong Yexi's eyes lit up, and he pulled his arm and ran out: "What are you waiting for? Let's go!"
Watching them go away, Sakusaya Shinta sighed again: Hatori is really not a human! He actually still has the strength to run!
The photo of the two of them running hand in hand once again set the school forum on fire.
Those who had been rooting for them were devastated by the morning's rumors, but when Higashino Hiroshi revealed his sexual orientation, they were instantly revived. They were still analyzing the possibility that Hatori was the only one in the family when they got some new information and jumped up and down in excitement. Then, while happily shouting "It's real," they explained their timeline to the newbies.
By this point, everyone in the University of Tokyo knew that they were a couple.
Higashino Hi: The plan is clear√
And as time goes by, the news will slowly spread to the outside world. But that's all for later.
At this time, Higashino Hiroshi and Hatori Yui were discussing the lunch menu while walking.
Dong Yexi muttered, "What should I eat? Hamburger? Curry? Isn't that too much trouble?"
They were almost at the doorstep, and Higashino Hi hadn't made up his mind yet. Hatori Yuiichi asked, "Do you want to eat mapo tofu?"
Dong Yexi paused and looked at him in a daze.
Hatori Yui touched his nose and said, "I heard you sing a Chinese song before, and I thought you seemed to like China, so I thought you might like Chinese cuisine, so I learned some."
Dong Yexi pursed his lips, hit Hatori Yui's chest with a headbutt, and said in a muffled voice: "You are too nice!"
Hatori Yui said sheepishly, "I'm just learning, so I might not be very good. Do you want to try it?"
Dong Yexi raised his head from his arms, stared at his chin, and said, "Yes!"
Hatori Yui looked down at him and they both laughed.
"What else did you learn besides mapo tofu?"
"fried rice."
“…”Isn’t this also the stereotype of Chinese cuisine held by Japanese people?
The intimacy between the two shocked a young man on the second floor.
Hatori Yui noticed someone was looking at them and immediately looked up, followed by Higashino Hii. A pale-faced boy was staring at them with wide eyes, his mouth slightly open, his face full of surprise.
The smile on Hatori Yui's face froze, and he subconsciously left Higashino Hi's side.
Dong Yexi didn't notice anything unusual about him. Seeing that the boy's features were somewhat similar to those of Hatori Yui, he asked curiously, "Is this your brother?"
Hatori Yui controlled his expression, nodded, and said, "Yes, his name is Hatori Seiji." He quickly glanced around and didn't see anyone else, so he breathed a sigh of relief.
Dong Yexi looked at him with a smile and said, "You two really are brothers. Your names are arranged according to numbers. Are there three, four, five, and six?"
Hatori Yuiichi murmured, "Yes."
"Haha~ Really?" Dong Yexi laughed, waved towards the second floor, and said, "Hello, I'm your brother's friend, my name is Dong Yexi."
Shizuji Hatori seemed frightened and lowered his head under the railing.
Dong Yexi's smile froze and he asked, "Am I that scary?"
Hatori Yuiichi explained, "He might be a little shy. Let's go up first."
When the two were about to go upstairs, Higashino Hi found that Seiji Hatori secretly raised his head again, revealing a pair of eyes looking at them.
Higashino Hi: He really is Hatori’s younger brother, he’s so cute!
Only when he reached the upper floor did Higashino Hiji see Hatori Seiji's appearance clearly. His eyebrows were exactly the same as Hatori Yui's, both were sword-like, but his eyes were round, not looking aggressive, and the lines of his facial features were very soft, which was quite different from Hatori Yui.
He also looked very frail. Not only was his face pale, but his lips and nails were also white. His limbs were also very thin, as if they would fall down at the slightest breeze.
Dong Yexi frowned slightly. Is his brother anemic? It looks quite serious!
Hatori Seiji was wearing a black tracksuit, which made him look even paler and thinner. He was carrying a cross-body bag, his hands tightly grasping the shoulder straps on his chest, staring at Hatori Yuiichi nervously.
Higashino: Why is he so nervous? Isn't Hatori Yuihi his brother? Is Hatori so authoritative at home?
To say that Hatori Shizue was nervous wouldn't be entirely accurate. In fact, he was quite excited; it had been ages since he'd seen his only brother!
Hatori Yuiichi also saw the joy in his eyes. After opening the door, he raised his hand to rub his head and said, "Go home."
Shizue Hatori felt a lump in his throat and almost shed tears. He quickly lowered his head to hide it and hurried into the house.
Higashino poked Hatori Yui's arm and leaned close to his ear to ask, "How old is your brother? He looks so young!"
Hatori Yuiichi thought for a moment and said, "I think he should be fifteen."
"Fifteen?!" Dong Yexi was shocked. "He looks only thirteen!"
Hatori Yui paused and explained, "He's not feeling well."
Dong Yexi felt even more sympathetic. This child, perhaps, had congenital anemia, which affected his development. Unfortunately, there was no cure for this disease, only treatment.
Feeling sympathetic, Hatori Seiji looked around his brother's house curiously. It was the first time he had seen this style of furniture. Well, even though the place looked a little small, everything was so novel!
Since his brother was not in good health, Higashino Higashi gave up his own menu. However, Hatori Yuiichi said that there was no need to change and he could just make another one for his brother.
Dong Yexi rubbed his face with emotion and said, "You are so kind~"
Hatori Yui said in a slurred voice, "You and Jinger go play, I'll go cook first."
Higashino Xi nodded with a smile, and when he turned around, he met the shocked eyes of Hatori Shizue again.
His smile faltered, and he sat down on the sofa nonchalantly, waving to Shizue Hatori. While he didn't care what Hatori's family thought, it would be best if they supported him. So, he wanted to cultivate a relationship with Hatori's younger brother and test his opinion.
Seiji Hatori hesitated for a moment and carefully sat down on the single sofa on the side.
Seeing that he was still carrying his bag, Dong Yexi reminded him, "You can put it down."
Shizue Hatori tightened the shoulder strap again before taking off the bag and placing it at his feet.
Dong Yexi poured him a glass of water. After he took it, he looked at Dong Yexi and took a sip, then looked at him again and took another sip.
Dong Yexi: ...Are you using him as a snack?
"You..." As soon as he spoke, Shizue Hatori sat up straight.
Higashino Xi: ...Is he that scary?
He showed a kind expression and said, "This is your brother's house, you don't have to be so nervous."
Hatori Shizueji nodded, then shook his head.
Higashino: Ah! Is this kid socially anxious? Why is communication so difficult?
He didn't know how to start the conversation.
At this time, Hatori Shizueji took the initiative to speak. He asked, "Are you a good friend of my brother?" His voice was small, which, in the words of traditional Chinese medicine, means he is weak and lacks vital energy.
Dong Yexi immediately smiled and said, "Yes! You saw it too, we have a very good relationship!"
Hatori Seiji blinked and asked, "Are all good friends like that?"
"What?" Dong Yexi was stunned.
Seiji Hatori's voice weakened again: "It's just... what you did just now..." A little blush appeared on his pale face, and he looked a little more energetic.
Now it was Dong Yexi's turn to be embarrassed. What should he say? If he gave a bad answer, wouldn't he be misleading the children?
So he said, "We are not ordinary friends. We are very, very close! Ordinary friends would not be like this."
Hatori Shizue nodded and muttered, "Then I just want to be ordinary friends. I can't accept physical contact, so let's not get too close."
Dong Yexi, who heard it clearly: ...
He felt a little uneasy. Did this mean his brother disliked same-sex contact? Was he homophobic?
He asked tentatively, "Do you hate contact with people of the same sex?"
Hatori Seiji thought for a moment and said seriously, "I don't like interacting with people."
Higashino Xi: ...It sounds like it's getting more serious.
He then asked, "How will you fall in love in the future?"
Hatori Shizueji lowered his head and said, "Don't worry, I won't live to see that day."
Higashino Hi:!!!
Why is my brother so depressed?!
He comforted her, saying, "Anemia is nothing serious. Just take good care of yourself."
Hatori Seiji looked up and said with a puzzled look: "But I have uremia."
Dong Yexi's expression froze instantly. Such a young child had uremia?! How did he get it?
Hatori Shizueji tilted his head and said, "Can this also be cured?"
Dong Yexi immediately said, "Of course! As long as the matching is successful, we can do a kidney transplant."
Hearing this, Seiji Hatori lowered his head again.
Seeing him like this, Dong Yexi felt heartbroken. He thought, no wonder Hatori always felt so inferior. His family must have been desperately trying to save money to pay for his brother's surgery. And his brother was so depressed because he knew it would be difficult to raise money for surgery.
But, isn’t it a coincidence that his family is in the medical business and can help!
He decided to discuss privately with Hatori Yuiichi about having his brother treated at Higashino Hospital. As for the expenses, Hatori could write him an IOU if she didn't want to owe him.
At that time, it will be up to him to decide whether to pay back the money or not. Otherwise, you can find another way to pay back the debt!
Dong Yexi suddenly started to act out various dramas in his mind, and he laughed.
Seiji Hatori secretly looked up at him and thought: My only brother's friend is really weird.
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