Chapter 40
After seeing the test paper in Tezuka's hand and the special animation popping up on his mobile phone, Fuji Shusuke quickly understood what was happening.
She finally found out, but it wasn't the best time for him.
"Fuji? You..."
Before Tezuka could finish his words, Fuji also chased after the fleeing girl like an arrow. For a moment, only he... and the test paper were left there.
Tezuka:?
So does he still need to solve the problem?
After a while, seeing that the junior and Fuji had disappeared from sight, Tezuka sighed inwardly, folded the test paper and prepared to turn around and return to the court for training.
But when he turned around, he was met with several pairs of gossipy eyes on the iron net. Several people who were originally watching the development of the situation from a distance had come behind the iron net. Several people were lying on the net, looking like they couldn't wait to get close to their faces and eat the melon.
Tezuka pursed his lips, his tone suddenly lowered, "What are you doing?"
Momoshiro Takeshi didn't sense the danger and was the first to gossip, "Buyer! Bueller! Did Koizumi-chan come to confess her love to you?"
"The schoolgirl just ran away, Minister, didn't you reject her too harshly?! After all, she's a schoolgirl, a childhood sweetheart at that. You should be more polite with your words! You should be more considerate of the little girl's feelings..."
Kikumaru Eiji also joined in the conversation as if he was not afraid of trouble.
"Tezuka, it's not nice to say harsh words to a girl. It might leave a psychological scar on her..."
No, Dashi, why are you also confused like them?
As expected, Tezuka's mouth drooped slightly. He reached out to support his glasses and was about to explain when Echizen Ryoma focused on something else. "Buyer, why is Fuji-senpai chasing after Nana?"
Tezuka: “…”
Actually, I only know one more math problem than you do. Do you believe it?
but--
As for Fuji's abnormality, perhaps only he himself can tell the truth...
But as Fuji's friend and companion for many years, Tezuka could see some twists and turns. The boy hid his secret thoughts very well, but even if emotions were not expressed through his mouth, they would be revealed in his eyes.
The look in Fuji's eyes when he looked at the girl...
"Maybe there's something important you want to tell Koizumi-kun."
He spoke casually, then swept his calm and composed eyes over the faces present, some gossiping and some puzzled, and slowly continued, "Since you're so free, everyone should add ten laps and fifty push-ups to your training today."
As soon as these words were spoken, there was a burst of wailing.
"So, since Fuji-senpai ran away, we don't have to train anymore?!"
Of course, No. 2 is indispensable.
So he added, "When he comes back, Fuji will run an extra twenty laps alone."
*
I fled shamefully, at almost the fastest speed I had ever run in my life.
In fact, I should have noticed all these subtle coincidences a long time ago.
But the truth is, I'm a huge idiot, even though everything is so obvious...
Did Senior Fuji already discover all this?
If he had noticed all this a long time ago, what kind of mentality did he have when he was chatting with me?
In his eyes, I must be as ridiculous as a fool...
Have you been laughing at my joke?
I quickly realized this horrible and embarrassing fact, so I ran away reflexively.
But why did Fuji-senpai catch up with us?!
Damn it...
I hate every stinky boy who plays sports in this world equally!
After running for a while, I finally couldn't stand it anymore, so I stopped and stared at him breathlessly.
"That's enough. I won't run anymore. Senior, please stop chasing me..."
At this moment, countless scenes from the past began to replay in my mind without restraint.
I remembered the first time I met Senior Fuji, in that ramen restaurant, we talked about cacti, I was shy when talking about my "online boyfriend", and then there was the ugly look of me crying bitterly in the hospital because of a broken heart, and then every time he was involved with me after I entered Seigaku... What was he thinking?
Do you think I'm such a fool?
The more I thought about it, the more sad and aggrieved I felt. Before I knew it, my eyes had turned red. I stared at him resentfully, "So, so when did you find out?"
How I wish he would answer that he just found out, but things never happen as I wish.
He said, “A long time ago.”
"Before I came to Seigaku?"
He nodded.
Hearing this, I burst into tears, unable to contain my emotions. But then I thought, this made me feel like I was at a disadvantage, so I pouted and wiped my tears with the back of my hand.
In the end, the tears kept flowing like a faucet that couldn't be turned off.
Ahhh, what a disappointing thing!
"Wow, wow, wow... So, so, Senior, have you been laughing at me all this time?"
The more I thought about it, the sadder I felt, and the more wronged I felt. I didn't care whether it was shameful or not, and I burst into tears.
Maybe I cried too loudly, and Fuji Shusuke's usually cheerful face suddenly showed panic and nervousness.
"No, Nana, I never meant to laugh at you..."
"Wow, then why are you..."
Before I could finish, I saw him take two steps towards me. I immediately stepped back subconsciously like a frightened rabbit, but I accidentally tripped over a small stone on the roadside. My feet went weak and I fell straight backwards.
Then, just as I fell backwards in terror, Senior Fuji was quick to grab my hand.
He tried to pull me back, but the reaction caused me to fall towards him.
We both fell down together, and Senior Fuji acted as my flesh cushion, his entire back making close contact with the rough grass. The moment he fell to the ground, he showed a little pained expression.
And I lay on him, his warm body temperature, the familiar pine scent and... his heartbeat, all clearly transmitted to my senses.
After realizing how ambiguous our actions were, I almost crawled off him and cried even more unrestrainedly.
"Wuwuwu, it's embarrassing enough to be teased by you, but I didn't expect to fall flat on my face... I've really become an idiot now! Wuwuwuwu..."
After a moment, he stood up and half-knelt in front of me, gently wiping away my tears.
His expression was one of both heartache and helplessness.
I looked up at him, but accidentally met his blue eyes. Those eyes, so gentle that they could almost drown people, were looking at me.
His eyes were so gentle and affectionate that they gave me some unnecessary illusions.
It's like...all he sees is me.
But how is that possible?
"I've never thought of Nana as a fool, and I don't think you're a complete idiot either. The reason I didn't tell you is because I felt it wasn't the right time yet... Look, if Nana knew in advance, she would be like she is now, avoiding me, right?"
I was speechless.
He was absolutely right. If I had known that Cactus-senpai and Fuji-senpai were the same person, I probably wouldn't have even considered coming to Seigaku. I might even have chosen to stay away from him to avoid embarrassment...
"But, but, Fuji-senpai, why are you so afraid of me finding out and avoiding you? If you just tell me the truth and explain everything clearly, everything will be over, right?"
I asked back.
By the time I got to this point, my emotions had calmed down a lot and my mind had become clearer.
But I didn't expect his next answer to make my brain instantly chaotic.
He sighed barely audibly and spoke seriously, "Because I like Nana so much."
"I like her so much that I'm afraid Nana will ignore me after she finds out."
His tone was almost like a murmur to himself, blowing like the summer wind, carrying a sultry and ambiguous atmosphere.
He said "I like it very much" several times in a row, and I was stunned on the spot, not knowing how to react for a moment.
So, is this a confession?
He replied: "Yes, this is a confession. I like Nana very much, and I originally planned to find a suitable opportunity to confess these things to Nana, but things just couldn't develop as I expected..."
Damn it, why do I always speak without thinking?!
but--
I swallowed and felt my face getting hotter and hotter. I stammered for a long time but couldn't put together a complete sentence.
"I...I...you...you you you you...that..."
Well, I don't know what to say.
If it is a confession, then I only have two choices, either agree or refuse.
So, do you want to refuse?
If I refuse now, given Fuji-senpai's personality, he probably won't continue to embarrass or pester me.
So, wouldn't it be better to just reject him directly?
My mind tells me that I should do that, but why can't I say it?
I looked at his face, trying to find anything I could think of as false or playful, something I could use to refute him, but there was nothing.
The boy's face was bright and pure, as transparent and beautiful as jade, without a trace of impurities. Those blue eyes, which I have admired many times, were full of me.
An expression of surprise, anticipation and joy.
Strange, what am I looking forward to and rejoicing about?
"Senior, I..."
I have to admit that my heart has been in a mess since he said those few words "I like you too much", or maybe it was already in a mess even earlier, without me even realizing it.
Maybe...I like him too.
But I couldn't say either no or yes, I just looked at him stupidly.
After a moment, he sighed again and gently brushed the hair on my cheek behind my ear.
He said:
"It's okay, I already know the answer."
No, how did you know that?!
"Because Nana's eyes never lie."
If you like this kind of thing, even if you cover your mouth, it will still come out of your eyes.
As he said that, he took out his mobile phone and clicked on the message I sent him before about unbinding the couple on Souler.
[User '寡王沂硕博' requests to end the relationship. Do you agree?]
"Nana, the choice is yours now. Do you agree or refuse?"
He said so.
“…”
I opened and closed my mouth, but finally I could only utter one sentence:
"...You're not even asking me to choose!"
As I said that, I took out my phone with a sullen look on my face, and under his gaze, I pressed the "Reject" button heavily.
Then he said to him angrily:
"Whether it's the limited edition Taizhi figure stand, the limited edition Chuchuya keychain, or the limited edition Ranpo cat baji, I want them all!"
He was stunned for a moment, then laughed heartily.
*
I told myself that I was only doing this after weighing the pros and cons. My main goal was to get the official merchandise, and I was just having a real relationship with Fuji-senpai...
That’s right, everything is just by the way!
In short, Senior Fuji and I officially started dating.
Because I was anxious to find Tezuka-senpai to confirm his identity, I left my schoolbag in the classroom. So Fuji-senpai followed me back to the classroom to get my schoolbag.
The classroom was empty at this time. I quickly put the materials and textbooks on the desk into my schoolbag and was about to leave with Senior Fuji when I keenly heard some unusual sounds.
It's the sound of Ryoma Echizen talking to someone!
Maybe because he saw me talking to Captain Tezuka on the court and then running away, he was a little worried about me, so he came to the classroom to find me after the club activities.
Because he knew that my habit was to stay in the classroom after school to review the day's knowledge points before going home, so I would most likely still be in the classroom at this time.
And I was indeed in the classroom, but the problem was that it wasn’t just me, there was also a senior named Fuji!
Because this relationship happened so suddenly, I'm not mentally prepared to explain so much to Ryoma Echizen and others!
I quickly looked around the classroom, then fixed my gaze on the podium and said to Senior Fuji, "Senior Fuji, you will definitely help me, right?"
"Please, please, my good senior!"
Nobita:?
*
"So, Senior Gan, why did you come with me?"
Echizen Ryoma looked at Inui Sadaharu walking side by side with him and asked with a puzzled look on his face. As Koizumi Na's childhood friend, it was understandable that he came to check in with her out of concern, but why did Inui-senpai have to follow him?
The latter simply pushed his glasses up on his nose and replied calmly, "On my way. I just happened to be in the first-grade building for something."
You can't say that you were asked by other team members to come here to get first-hand gossip.
Echizen Ryoma gave him a strange look.
As they were talking, they came to the classroom where Koizumi Na was. The black-haired girl was standing at the podium with her back to them, busily wiping the blackboard.
"Nana?"
When Echizen Ryoma's voice sounded, I immediately turned around and looked towards the door while pretending to be calm.
"Ryoma? What do you want to see me for?"
"Because they saw you coming to see the minister, they said you came to confess your feelings to him, so, did something happen to you?"
Of course, Ryoma Echizen didn't believe that she came to confess to the minister, but when she left, her expression seemed a little strange, so he was a little worried and came over.
"Eh?! I confessed my feelings to Tezuka-senpai?!"
I was horrified and felt the gaze from under the table getting stronger, so I quickly waved my hands to explain.
"No, it's a misunderstanding... I just, I just had a math problem that I couldn't solve, and I heard that Tezuka-senpai is good at math, so I thought I'd ask him for help. It's definitely not a confession of love!"
But Ryoma Echizen still looked at me strangely, and I immediately looked away guiltily, not daring to look him in the eye.
"But..."
Why would you specifically ask a third-year senior whom you don't know well instead of asking your classmates?
Just as Ryoma Echizen was about to continue asking questions, Gan stood in front of Ryoma Echizen without a word, blocking part of his view.
He took the test paper out of his pocket and said:
"Koizumi-chan is right. She did come to ask Minister Tezuka a question... By the way, this is Koizumi-chan's math test that she left behind. The Minister specifically asked me to return it to you. He has already solved the problem."
"...Well, thank you very much. Senior, please put the test paper on the desk first. I will come back to get it after I finish wiping the blackboard..."
Inui Sadaharu glanced at the girl with a wandering look, and then noticed the corner of clothing that was exposed from under the podium, which seemed unintentional but was actually intentional, and sighed inwardly.
Then he grabbed the confused Echizen Ryoma and left quickly.
"Senior Gan, what are you doing? I haven't finished talking yet?!"
"Echizen, don't bother Koizumi-chan from doing her duty. Besides, I need your help... It's urgent... Anyway, let's talk while we walk!"
Nori, I can only help you up to this point.
I finally breathed a sigh of relief after the two of them walked away completely. I looked down and saw that Senior Fuji, who I had forced under the podium, was hugging his knees with his hands.
His thin body was too big for this narrow space, so he shrank inside and couldn't even straighten his neck. He could only rest his head on his knees, tilting his head, looking at me with a pair of innocent and clear blue eyes.
I sensed a hint of grievance in it, and instantly felt guilty and distressed.
I quickly explained, "I'm sorry, Fuji-senpai, I...I'm just not ready to explain to Ryoma yet...I'm so sorry! Please come out!"
Afraid that he might not be able to use his strength, I reached out my hand to pull him out.
But he didn't answer, and his tone was a little sullen. I thought he was going to be angry that I didn't tell Longma about it, and I felt more and more panicked, but he said:
"Nana, could you please stop calling me 'Fuji-senpai'? It feels like we're getting too distant..."
I was stunned. I had never expected him to say this. I already felt guilty about shoving him under the podium, so I agreed with him without hesitation.
"Come out quickly! Zhou, Zhou Zhu!"
When I called out that name, I felt my face burning. Therefore, I didn't notice the slightly regretful look in Fuji-senpai's eyes as he looked at the small corner of his clothes that I had deliberately revealed.
Tsk, I failed to be discovered...
I was just daydreaming.
The next second, Senior Fuji grabbed my outstretched hand and followed my force to get out from under the podium.
"Thank you, Nana."
Senior Fuji’s hands are also very hot.
Could it be that he is nervous too?
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