Chapter 31
The moment he picked me up, my brain froze for several seconds. When I came to, I was already securely in his arms. His clothes exuded a light, pleasant aroma of plants, just like the first impression he gave me: quiet and elegant, making me feel comfortable and at ease.
My whole body froze, and for a moment I didn't dare look up at the expression on his face. At the same time, I was muttering to myself: If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have eaten so much! !
What if he thinks I'm overweight?
Thinking of this, I carefully raised my eyes and glanced at him. Seeing that he looked completely at ease, I felt a little relieved.
But before I could look away, he suddenly lowered his eyes, and the moment our eyes met, I once again saw my own stupid face magnified as if it was about to drown in that blue ocean.
It’s okay if you don’t open your eyes often, those beautiful eyes will confuse anyone for a while...
A hint of confusion and subtle nervousness flashed across his deep blue eyes. He asked me, "What's wrong? Does it hurt anywhere?"
My mind went blank, but without thinking, I blurted out, "Senior, you have great arm strength!"
Ahhhhhh——
I hate myself for being such a dull, emotionless person! A mood killer!
However, he just smiled and answered me seriously: "You are too light, so you should eat well next time!"
Woohoo, Senior Fuji, you are a good person...
He gently placed me on the wheelchair, and then very considerately picked up a thin blanket from the edge of the bed and covered my legs.
Me: “Thank you, Senior Fuji…”
He pushed me all the way out of the inpatient building and to the green belt behind the hospital.
The weather outside was just as he had said. The afternoon weather was beautiful, and the sun didn't burn me too much, instead, I felt a warm sensation all over. From time to time, a gentle breeze blew across my face, bringing with it the scent of trees and flowers...
I squinted my eyes comfortably, looking like a satisfied cat, and felt like I could close my eyes and take a nap at the next second.
After being in the sun for a while, I felt my face getting a little hot. I was about to move my wheelchair to the shade of a tree when a bottle of steaming Uji Matcha appeared in front of me. I raised my eyes and looked sideways. It was Senior Fuji who handed it to me.
It was not just a coincidence but intentional. He stood where the sun was, and his thin but tall body blocked the already dazzling sunlight behind him.
"Thank you, Senior."
I took the bottle of drink and noticed the small word "low sugar" on the label. I was a little surprised and muttered to myself,
"...How did you know I like low sugar...it must be a coincidence..."
This Uji Matcha is not particularly sweet. The most popular version on the market is the normal version. The low-sugar version is not as popular because it is really too less sweet. But I am a matcha lover. Compared with the sweet taste, I prefer the stronger matcha flavor...
Also, remember to go to a vending machine a little further away to get the low-sugar version, right?
How did he buy the flavor I like so accurately?
I was wondering in my heart, and Senior Fuji saw that I was staring at the drink in a daze, and asked nervously: "Is it the flavor, junior sister, you don't like it? Sorry, it seems that this flavor is the only one left in the vending machine..."
So that's how it is... I breathed a sigh of relief and immediately shook my head to indicate that it wasn't true. I gave him a thumbs up and said, "No, I just happened to buy my favorite flavor! Thank you, senior!"
He seemed relieved and replied, "Great, I'm so lucky! I just happened to buy the flavor that my schoolmate loves~"
It's really fatal to imitate my speech in that tone... I felt a dry mouth for no reason and immediately took a big sip of matcha to calm myself down.
However, seeing his reaction, my heart immediately returned to my stomach.
Then the next second I started to blame myself for my wild thoughts. I was so ashamed of the ridiculous thought that flashed through my mind just now that I didn't dare to look directly at Senior Fuji. I felt that looking at him any longer would be a blasphemy to him.
How could I have thought that there was no possibility that he could be...it's a sin!
He pushed me to a sloping grassy area, where the shade of a large tree blocked out the sunlight, and he sat on the grass beside me.
Because it is rare for me to be alone with someone I am not familiar with, I didn't know what topic to talk about to break the awkward silence. But when I tilted my head slightly and lowered my eyes, I saw Senior Fuji next to me. He was lying flat on the grass, the wind blew his hair in front of his forehead, revealing his smooth forehead, and mottled sunlight scattered on his face, casting a beautiful filter.
I suddenly felt that even if we didn't talk, it would be nice for the two of us to just sit here quietly, looking at the scenery and daydreaming...
I also felt relieved when I saw that Fuji-senpai was in a very relaxed state and didn't feel uncomfortable with the silence.
"Fuji-senpai... there must be a lot of girls who like him, right?"
My subconscious words broke the silence. After I realized that I had said what was in my mind, and Senior Fuji suddenly felt a little embarrassed, I immediately made amends for myself.
"Well... I mean, Fuji-senpai, you're so gentle and considerate, you're good-looking, and you're a great tennis player. You're also a regular on the tennis club. I bet you're popular with a lot of girls in school, right?"
I tried to be as objective as possible to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.
The corners of his lips curled up, revealing a thoughtful expression. After a moment, he spoke: "Speaking of popularity, the most popular player in our tennis club should be Echizen..."
"No way? That brat is the most popular? The girls in your school have really bad taste..."
I burst out laughing and couldn't help but complain,
"That guy Ryoma is such a straight man, he doesn't know how to talk. If you talk back to him, he'll be so pissed off! Unlike you, senior, you're so sweet to talk to, gentle and thoughtful... If I were your girlfriend, I'd be so happy!"
"Yeah?"
He smiled and asked back meaningfully.
But at that time, I didn't notice the subtle difference in his tone. I was still immersed in unconsciously dragging down Echizen Ryoma and praising Fuji-senpai, "Of course!"
"However, seeing that my junior has recovered a little, I feel much more relieved."
Suddenly, he changed the subject.
I was stunned. The embarrassing scene in the ward just now resurfaced in my mind. I twirled my fingers awkwardly and stammered, "Um... I'm so sorry for making the seniors laugh. I'm so sorry."
"It's not my fault, I guess you didn't expect us to come together. If you don't mind, you can tell me about it. Regarding heartbreak, isn't that what TV says? If you talk about unhappy things, you'll feel better..."
Senior Fuji still has that standard, smiling look, harmless to people and animals, just like a caring older brother, which makes people unconsciously relax their guard and tell out everything that is buried in their hearts.
"Looking at how sad the schoolgirl is, she must really like him. If that's the case, why did she break up?"
He asked.
I was silent for a long time before I spoke, "It's because I love you that we have to break up."
I couldn't help but tighten my grip on the blanket draped over my knees. The soft, solid feel of my palms gave me courage. I took a deep breath and forced a self-deprecating smile. "To be honest, I met him online and haven't met in person... I've invested too much of my own expectations and imagination in him. The more I learned about him from his little words, the more I realized how wonderful he is. But if he saw me like this in real life... he would definitely be very disappointed..."
"I don't have many talents, nor do I have any personal ambitions. It's like I'm just here to make up the numbers. I'm unremarkable and have no unique characteristics... I don't want to fall into this vortex of self-doubt anymore. Besides, I've found my life goal now, which is to get into the University of Tokyo and become an excellent lawyer! To achieve this goal, I have to save all my time to study..."
Before I could finish, he stood up. The young man's figure loomed over me. I looked up at him with some surprise.
What is he going to do? Did I say something wrong?
He must have been bored by the weird things I said...
Then the next moment, he reached out and touched my head, "No, I think my junior is already great."
"Huh?"
"In my eyes, the schoolmate who is brave enough to say these words is already amazing..."
Perhaps because he was afraid that I would lose control of my emotions if I continued, he suddenly changed the subject and asked,
"So, have you decided which school you want to apply to?"
“…I haven’t done that yet…”
He then said, "Why don't you consider our Qingxue?"
"Eh? Seigaku? It seems so difficult to get in. Judging from my current grades, it seems like a complete luxury... But I will try my best!"
If I can get into Seigaku, then I should have a chance of getting into the University of Tokyo, right?!
After all, Seigaku is one of the best schools around here...
He seemed to want to say something else, but Echizen Ryoma, who had just finished training with the two schools, spotted me on the lawn and shouted at us, "Nana, Fuji-senpai, why are you here?"
Shouldn't she be in the ward?
And Senior Fuji, didn’t he say he was going to buy water... Why are these two people here together?
I looked over in the direction of the voice and saw Ryoma Echizen standing on the sidewalk not far away with a large group of people. In addition to the people from Seigaku, there was another group of teenagers in school uniforms. I guess they were the friendly school they were talking about.
But I noticed at a glance the young man in the crowd with a white headband and dark blue curly hair. In the sunlight, the boy's white jade-like skin seemed to be glowing. At that moment, I seemed to see the shadow of a god.
This person is so good looking...
"Which school are they from?"
"It's from Rikkai University."
Rikkai University... Rikkai University... Is it the famous Rikkai University that is said to have won the championship for several years in a row?
Maybe I should apply to Rikkai University.
I suddenly thought so.
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