Chapter 41
In this way, I and Senior Fuji began an underground relationship.
Although our relationship has made great progress, to be honest, we don't spend much time together alone.
First and third graders weren't in the same building, so we rarely ran into each other during class. After school, he had to go to tennis club practice, while I usually stayed in the classroom reviewing. Our schedules and directions home didn't align...
However, this actually made me feel relieved.
After all, even though I've confirmed my relationship with him, if we really were to get along, it would be very awkward just to imagine it.
This is my first time dating a guy in real life...
Not only was it my first time in real life, but it was also my first time talking to him online...
Wait, so after all this time, whether online or in real life, I'm still stuck on the tree of Senior Fuji?
What a terrible fate!
But how did the senior find out my identity?
I'll have to find a chance to ask...
I sat on the rooftop, eating the bento Aunt Hayami brought me, my mind wandering. Hayami has been fascinated by nutritious recipes lately. Apparently, inspired by a friend, she's looking to expand her coffee shop and is frantically experimenting with new products. This has been a boon for me. For a while now, I've been able to make a variety of bento lunches, so I don't have to resort to convenience store rice balls.
Good news, I have a proper lunch.
Bad news, they're all white fans.
Today's lunch is chicken breast and mashed potato salad.
Yesterday's lunch was avocado and mashed potato salad.
The lunch the day before yesterday was purple sweet potato fruit mashed potato salad.
…
It's much richer than the convenience store rice balls I used to eat, but white rice is something that's fresh to eat once or twice. I've been eating mashed potatoes with different salad dressings for a week straight, so now the sight of mashed potatoes has become a conditioned reflex, with a pale face.
It's delicious, but I really want to eat fried tempura, steaming hot oden, and spicy hell ramen...
I thought deadpanly as I stuffed my mouth with mashed potatoes, already imagining myself having a feast.
While I was struggling with the white fans, another unexpected person came to the rooftop.
It’s Senior Fuji.
The midday sun shines on his flaxen hair, making him look bright and warm, and his skin is white as if glowing. Usually, I see Senior Fuji in sportswear, but this is the first time I see him wearing a black school uniform jacket, which is neat and slim, giving him the temperament of a cold and noble gentleman.
And I still had my mouth full of mashed potatoes, my cheeks puffed up like a squirrel.
One is beautiful and bright, the other is worldly.
The contrast is stark.
I immediately picked up the book next to me to cover the lower half of my face, leaving only a pair of eyes exposed as I looked at him puzzledly.
Why is Senior Fuji coming to the first-year teaching building?
Did you come here specifically to see me?!
Maybe my staring gaze was too obvious, so Fuji-senpai placed a lunch box in front of me and said, "I came here specifically to find Nana... because I wanted to give you this."
I quickly swallowed the food in my mouth, and then slowly opened the lunch box under his expectant gaze.
Boom! God! Woman! Luo!
"Is this... for me?"
Senior Fuji nodded and said, "Well, because Sister Yumiko made it very delicious, I couldn't help but bring it to share with Nana~"
His tone was casual, as if he was saying something as ordinary as 'good morning, good afternoon, and good night'.
But for no apparent reason, my heartbeat became uncontrollably irregular again.
So, what he means is that when you think of something delicious, you want to share it with me?
I stood up subconsciously, my mind racing as I exclaimed in surprise, "Could this be what they call a love story?!"
As soon as I said it, I immediately regretted it, especially when I saw the look of surprise and astonishment in Senior Fuji's eyes. After a moment, he suddenly chuckled, and his pair of blue eyes looked at me steadily.
"No, this is not a love story..."
"But if Nana wants to hear it, I can also say some sweet words."
Then he asked:
"So, Nana, do you want to listen?"
When he said the last sentence, a gentle breeze happened to blow across the rooftop, and the sigh-like words seemed to blow along with the wind and brush against my ears, bringing with them a stuffy and itchy feeling.
I just felt my ears suddenly getting hot.
"That's not necessary."
I stuttered. If I really heard him say those so-called sweet nothings, my heart would probably explode... But I really want to hear Fuji-senpai say sweet nothings...
So I added, not giving up:
"Can you save it for next time?"
I still kind of want to listen to it.
But I have to wait until I am mentally prepared...
The smile on his face grew wider, and he nodded, "Then Nana, tell me when you want to hear it later."
The black-haired girl's uneasiness and anticipation were written all over her face. The tips of her cute white ears were red, making her look like some small animal.
So cute so cute so cute...
Not noticing his strange and focused gaze, I glanced at him and then sighed subconsciously:
"You're a really nice person."
Nobita:?
*
Senior Fuji is right, his sister Yumiko’s cooking skills are really amazing. This is definitely the best fried tempura I have ever eaten, no doubt about it!
After emptying the box, I said a little embarrassedly: "Senior Fuji, I'll go back tonight and clean the box and return it to you tomorrow!"
He looks like he is just being soft-hearted.
Senior Fuji also knew that the girl was shy. If he really refused her, she would definitely say that she would never eat it again. Although he had no intention of letting her wash it herself, he nodded.
"Then I'll trouble you, Nana... But, Nana, did you forget what to call me?"
I was stunned, hesitating for a long time, and finally I didn't dare to look directly into those eyes that seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and whispered, "I know, Zhou Zhu."
After lunch, I took out my notebook to review again, and Senior Fuji also picked up a history book to read.
When I saw the wrong question, I glanced at him and inadvertently saw that the textbook in his hand was also densely covered with notes. The boy's handwriting was neat and clean, without any drag, just like the impression he gave people.
It seems that even for Senior Fuji, who is dubbed a 'genius', countless efforts and sweat are behind the two words. If even a 'genius' is like this, what about a clueless person like me?
I still have to keep working hard...
Start by passing the math test!
Fuji glanced sideways and saw the girl suddenly excited. He raised an eyebrow and suddenly said, "Nana, do you want to go on a date this weekend?"
I was still immersed in the excitement of being pumped up, and without thinking, "Great! Go!"
Wait, what is he talking about?
What are you doing this weekend?!
He smiled and said, "It's a date!"
"My first date with Nana."
ah?
*
Even though we're already in a relationship, it's perfectly normal for us to date at any time. But unfortunately, my monthly exams are coming up. Of course, this isn't an excuse; I really want to get good grades, and these two weekends are crucial sprint times...
So we decided to meet at the Polo Cafe, which was run by Auntie Morning.
The purpose of the date was that he would tutor me in my homework, help me review the knowledge points and explain the questions.
I have already thought of the reasons to explain to Aunt Hayami. I will just say that Senior Fuji is a good person who came here to tutor me in math. I am sure Aunt Hayami will never doubt it!
Dating, studying, covering up for parents...it's all there.
Summary: I am such a mediocre genius!
Soon, Senior Fuji arrived as promised.
I quickly asked him to come to the seat opposite mine. For today's date, I specially chose a seat by the window. The view was excellent and the location was private, which was very suitable for the two of us and no one would disturb us.
Not long after I sat down, Senior Fuji went to the bathroom, and Aunt Hayami came over. Before I could say the prepared words, she spoke first:
"Not bad, Nana, this boyfriend is very handsome!"
As he said that, he blinked his eyes and gave me a thumbs up. !!!
I immediately explained in a panic, "No, Auntie, we are not..."
"No need to pretend in front of Auntie~"
She interrupted me and reminded me,
"Don't forget what your aunt did before she retired!"
Oh, I almost forgot.
She is a super undercover agent and a secret international police. In her eyes, my lowly lies and performances are not worthy of being mentioned. They are like bubbles in the sun, which will slowly explode without any effort to poke them.
I fell into an eerie silence.
Commonly known as playing dead.
Is it that obvious?
Fuji-senpai and I... didn't seem to be doing anything extraneous... What on earth went wrong?!
"Anyway, make the most of your youth, Nana!"
She left with these words and an encouraging look and left.
I was still immersed in thinking about where I had revealed my true identity, so I didn't notice that after Senior Fuji came out of the bathroom, he didn't come back, but went straight to the order counter.
When Aunt Hayami saw him, she didn't feel strange at all. Instead, the two of them greeted each other very naturally, as if they had known each other for a long time.
"Fuji, the recipe you recommended earlier is really great! I put it on the shelves in my store a few days ago, and it's selling very well... Thank you so much for your advice... and..."
As she spoke, she glanced at the girl who was still mumbling in the corner.
"You have to be more patient with that child and treat her well. If you make her sad, it will definitely make you miserable."
There was danger and warning hidden in the calm tone.
Bu Er seemed not to notice, but just frowned and said, "If I make her sad... don't bother... I won't let myself go either."
She then revealed the comforting smile that an elder should have, "That's really great..."
It doesn’t matter, it’s okay to tell lies.
Anyway, she has everything covered.
It can definitely make your death so silent that even the most skilled forensic doctor won't be able to detect it...
She added silently in her heart.
*
I was still thinking when Senior Fuji came back with two cups of iced coffee.
It wasn't until he placed the coffee in front of me that I came to my senses, and my eyes involuntarily stopped on his...hand.
Looking closely, the snow-white back of the hand, the slightly raised blue veins, blood vessels and even the texture of the skin are all clearly visible, spread out in front of me like a painting.
I subconsciously said: "I really want to touch it."
See if it is as smooth as you imagined.
"If it's Nana, you can touch it!"
His voice was low, tinged with a hidden smile.
I looked up in surprise, but my gaze instantly faded when it met his.
Why is it a bit embarrassing... However, since we are already boyfriend and girlfriend, it is reasonable to satisfy my girlfriend's curiosity... Besides, I just touched the back of her hand, not for anything else...
Thinking of this, I gathered up a little courage again, tried to keep a straight face and pretend to be calm, and emphasized:
"Well, since it's your suggestion, I'll just have to touch it!"
Then, under his encouraging (?) gaze, I gently touched the back of his hand.
The back of the boy's hand was firm and delicate, like the finest sheep fat. My fingers gently touched up from the back of his hand along a protruding blue vein.
Suddenly, the protruding vein seemed to jump, and I was so scared that I immediately pulled my hand back.
"Sorry, I lost control and used a little too much force."
His voice sounded a little subtle.
I looked up at him in surprise, my eyes full of curiosity.
It's amazing, I don't have such veins on my hands, and they even move!
The girl tilted her face up, her round black eyes sparkling as she looked at him. Fuji pursed his lips even tighter, and after a long moment, he spoke: "So, do you want to touch my palm?"
He turned over his hand, revealing the palm that was emitting the heat.
"Eh? Is that really possible?"
I was a little incredulous. I'd always been curious about whether Fuji-san's palms would develop calluses from gripping a tennis racket all year long. Since he'd invited me...
"Then I'll just touch it for a second!"
I emphasized again.
I swallowed, and as he nodded in agreement, I touched him again. His palm was soft, moist, and warm, and there was indeed a thin layer of calluses near his fingers, which felt rough to the touch, giving me a unique feeling.
I couldn't help but rub it repeatedly subconsciously.
Little did they know what an ambiguous signal this was.
Seeing the girl studying her own hands with a serious look on her face, she seemed to really like her own hands and couldn't let go of them. Fuji Shusuke sighed inaudibly, and once again felt sorry for his girlfriend's often inappropriate shyness and often inappropriate stupidity.
Nana... He has already led us to this point...
I let go of Senior Fuji's hand and said a little embarrassedly: "Um...can I hold...hold..." your hand?
Before the girl finished her words, a loud voice came from the door -
"Fuji! You're here after all!? Eh? And Koizumi-kun?!"
I immediately retracted my hand in fright, and looked towards the door from Fuji-senpai who was blocking my way.
Oh my goodness, it’s the seniors from the tennis club!
Taocheng Wu, the leader, was completely unaware of the unusual and subtle atmosphere between the young man and the girl. He walked over first to greet Fuji, "Just now, Kan said he seemed to see you, and I didn't believe him, saying he was dazzled. I didn't expect it was really you here!?"
Fuji suddenly smiled brightly, "Really? That's a coincidence..."
His sharp eyes looked past Momoshiro and straight at Inui Sadaharu.
"Echizen suggested we come to this cafe to review, saying it's a shop run by Koizumi's aunt..."
After being betrayed by Momoshiro, Inui Sadaharu immediately started betraying the next person.
Oh, Echizen is in the second grade, so he didn’t come to participate in this third grade review mobilization.
hateful!
I cursed in my heart again: Taocheng, you are really a fool who can't understand the expression on others' faces!
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