Chapter 45
On the weekend, I deliberately put on the newly bought skirt, and divided my long black hair into two strands and tied them into pigtails that hung on both sides of my shoulders. I looked very playful and cute.
When I was leaving, the aunt seemed not satisfied and insisted on applying lipstick for me.
I couldn't resist her, so I had to go along with her.
It is said that this is a very popular lipstick color that attracts men recently.
Although...I don't know whether to kill men or not, but it is definitely right to kill women!
after all--
I looked at myself in the mirror - the girl's palm-sized face was fair and delicate, with a pair of dark eyes that were round and bright, embedded in it like black pearls. The bridge of her nose was straight but still delicate and cute. Because she had just washed her face, the tip of her nose was a little red. Her thin lips were painted with a bright red, a thin layer that made her mouth look like a cherry.
You can also smell the faint fruity scent from the lipstick at the tip of your nose.
Although it sounds perverted, even I want to kiss myself hard!
"In short, this is a color that will definitely charm the hell out of you!"
Aunt Hayami said this with such certainty, blinking her eyes and giving me an encouraging look.
"Don't be careless!"
Hey, hey, hey, auntie, it seems like you stole someone's line!
And don’t act like I’m going to do something unspeakable to Zhou Zhu!
*
When I arrived outside the theater building, Senior Fuji was already waiting for me at the stairs.
He was wearing his own casual clothes today. His outer layer was a beige thin jacket, and he wore a pure black high-necked base shirt inside. He also had a silver chain hanging around his neck to match it. The black didn't seem monotonous, and it instantly embellished the seemingly monotonous solid color combination.
I noticed that many young ladies passing by on the street would frequently look at him, and some even seemed to be ready to approach him and chat with him.
So I trotted to his side and took his arm in an intimate manner.
When I put my arm around him, I keenly noticed that he seemed to be stiff for a moment, as if he didn't react.
This realization made me even happier.
"Zhou Zhu, have you been waiting for a long time?"
Then I complained quietly, seemingly unintentionally,
"Really... Why are you wearing such a nice outfit today, Zhou Zhu? There are so many girls peeking at you!"
He sighed helplessly, "I think this is what I should say to Nana..."
Senior Fuji's gaze passed over my head, making me a little nervous, especially when I found that his eyes seemed to linger on my lips intentionally or unintentionally, I felt as if my heart was suddenly gently pinched.
Would he think the lipstick I was wearing was weird?
As expected, I shouldn't have let Aunt Hayami do this... Anyway, I'll sneak into the bathroom and wipe off the lipstick...
"Well, isn't it very..." He didn't even get the word 'strange' out of his mouth.
However, Zhou Zhu said——
"Sorry, Nana looked so pretty today that I was a little stunned..."
I:!
Oh my God, how could he say such nonsense so seriously!
I let go of his hand instantly as if I had received an electric shock. I felt as if all the blood in my body rushed to my head. I felt dizzy and stammered, "I, I, I'm going to the bathroom first!"
Without paying any attention to the other person, he turned around and left.
The boy's words came from behind with a faint smile -
"Um, Nana, the restroom is on the left..."
"Also, we're on the same page..."
Damn it! I made a fool of myself by letting Senior Fuji!
We must find an opportunity to make a comeback!
*
In the end, I still didn't wipe off the lipstick on my lips. I just washed my hands in the bathroom for a long time, and finally washed away the hot and uneasy temperature.
When I came out again, Senior Fuji was sitting on a bench outside with two cups of milk tea in his hands. I walked closer and saw that he was listening to music with wired headphones. When he saw me coming over, he unplugged the headphones and handed me one of the cups of milk tea.
The milk tea was served with ice, but it was specially marked as low in sugar for me.
"Thank you. How did you know I like less sugar?"
"Before at the hospital, Nana said she liked Uji Matcha with less sugar. I guessed you don't like it too sweet. It seems I was right..."
Good, very careful!
And how could he remember such a small thing from such a long time ago so clearly? If he hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten it even happened.
"I'll remember everything about Nana!"
He said so.
Damn, this guy is totally on fire...
I immediately took a sip of my iced milk tea and changed the subject, "Um...are we going to enter?"
"There's still half an hour until showtime..."
Oh, there's still half an hour until the show starts...
I nodded pretending to be calm, then sat down in the empty seat next to him. Although I tried hard to maintain my nonchalant persona, my other free hand apparently inadvertently revealed my nervousness, and I unconsciously clenched my fist.
Suddenly, Senior Fuji asked,
"Nana, do you want to listen to music with us?"
He took off the other wired headset and handed it to me.
I didn't refuse. After saying "OK", I took it and put it on my left ear.
Instantly, beautiful music entered my ears, and a tingling sensation spread deep in my eardrums. But the amazing thing was that I didn't seem to be so nervous anymore.
Maybe it's the power of music...
However, I glanced at Senior Fuji beside me, and he seemed to be immersed in the world of music.
It was as if I was staying by his side, the two of us sitting at the door of the busy theater, listening to the same music coming from the same pair of headphones. The whole world seemed to slow down, and even my mood became calmer.
I used to be afraid that it would be awkward to not have any topics to talk about when I was with Senior Fuji, but now it seems that even if the two of us don’t talk and just stay together, like this moment, it seems to be very beautiful.
As I was thinking about it, Senior Fuji suddenly turned around and met my gaze, seeming a little confused.
Tsk, I was caught peeking.
I simply extended my hand generously, "Can I hold your hand, Zhou Zhu?"
"...Nana,"
He suddenly called me and then took my hand.
"There's no need to ask for my opinion on this kind of thing... Nana can hold hands anytime she wants."
My face flushed, I coughed and said, "I can't help it. I'm a polite person and I can't force anyone..."
Sorry, I was so nervous that I started rambling.
What do you mean by 'forcing others'...Ahhhhhhh help!
"Hehe... I want to see Nana forcing someone else?"
“.....cough cough”
Do you want to hear what nonsense you are talking about?!
Anyway, the time to enter the venue soon arrived, so we walked in together holding hands.
*
The ticket Aunt Hayami gave us was located in a position with an excellent view. It was not too far forward so that we could only observe part of the stage, nor was it too far back so that we could not see clearly. We were in the middle of the middle row, which was just right for us to have a panoramic view of the entire stage and see the expressions of the actors on the stage clearly.
Soon, as the music began, the curtain on the stage slowly opened.
The opera performance lasted more than two hours.
By the time of the last scene, when Christine and Raoul were expressing their love to each other and the Phantom disappeared on the lonely throne, leaving only a mask, my eyes were already red from crying.
The actors were taking their bows on the stage, while the audience below were applauding and shouting for an encore.
Senior Fuji was very considerate and handed me a tissue. It was soft to the touch and had a cute little bear print on it.
Looks a little familiar.
But without thinking too much, I just took it and wiped my tears.
"I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, but every time I see this scene I can't help but burst into tears... wuwuwu..."
Senior Fuji nodded to show his understanding. Every time?
"Does Nana really like The Phantom of the Opera?"
That's why I watch this musical over and over again.
"Yeah, I like it very much, but tickets for this troupe are quite hard to buy in China. The last time I saw it was in the United States, and I saved up for almost half a year to buy a seat in the very back row... But the corner seat has its advantages. At least no one will see me crying..."
Indeed, this huge venue was almost full. Long after the show started, there were still many people who sneaked in and stood in the empty seats at the back to watch the whole show even though there were no seats available.
It wasn't just Nana, there were also some sentimental men and women around who were secretly wiping away their tears and muttering about beautiful love.
I think she is the same...
He was about to say something to comfort her when he heard her say:
"Wow, wow, my Phantom baby is so miserable... Screenwriter, you are really not a human being..."
Phantom...baby?
“.....?”
He was stunned, not knowing what he was thinking about, and his voice became a little dry.
"Why do you like Phantom?"
The corners of the girl's eyes were red and she looked at him with tears in her eyes. She looked as if she had been bullied too much, which made his usually perfect mask a little cracked.
He had no choice but to deliberately look away, but his tone became even drier. "What I mean is, he has an extremely cruel personality. He's not only a stalker but also a control freak. If he can't have it, he wants to destroy it. This terrifying desire for domination and destruction... Nana, don't you think it's scary?"
The scene was so noisy that I failed to detect the subtle changes in his tone.
But after hearing his words, I subconsciously shook my head, "But... the first person who saw Christine's talent was the Phantom..."
When the Phantom met Christine, she was still an unknown figure in the theater. It was he who discovered her, found her and made her successful.
On the contrary, Raoul only recognized Christine as his childhood friend when she appeared on the stage singing in her glamorous appearance.
Of course, there is no right or wrong in love...
Just like no one can stop me from feeling sorry for the Phantom.
"...If there was someone in your life like the Phantom, constantly spying on you and monitoring everything you do, would Nana be afraid?"
I thought about it, nodded first, then shook my head. "Probably... But if such a person really exists, then I won't have to worry about forgetting to do my homework in the future, right?"
It's not just homework. If the other party knows my itinerary very well, wouldn't that be a walking memo?
Fuji Shusuke was completely defeated by her train of thought. He opened and closed his mouth several times before he managed to utter: "Nana, you... are really special."
*
After the show, I walked out of the theater holding hands with Senior Fuji. According to my date plan, we went to a nearby restaurant for dinner.
As soon as I walked out of the theater, I ran into someone I knew.
It’s Mr. Yu Jian Yajing whom I haven’t seen for a long time.
The last time we met was on the day of Aunt Hayami's store opening and my graduation party. Later I heard that he was busy with business in the United States and hurriedly flew back to work.
When he saw me, his expression was normal, as if he was not surprised at all that I was here. Instead, when he saw Senior Fuji beside me, he showed a little surprise.
Of course, I took in all his little expressions.
Could it be that Aunt Hayami got her ticket from Mr. Yajing...
Mr. Yajing came over and without any reservation, the first thing he asked me was why I didn’t come earlier when I saw my aunt.
I can't tell Mr. Yajing that Auntie said she has several potential date partners. It seems that Mr. Yajing is not her first choice...
This must be a heavy blow to this man!
So I just laughed it off and said the aunt was too busy in the store and couldn't spare the time, so she gave me both tickets.
After learning that Fuji-senpai was my boyfriend, Mr. Yajing looked him up and down before saying, "Nana is still a minor. If you dare to hurt her, I will definitely put you in jail for the rest of your life."
As he said this, he handed his business card to Senior Fuji.
I:!
Mr. Yajing, what are you talking about?
What do you mean by "underage"? What do you mean by "harm"? What on earth are you implying?!
My hands were sweating from nervousness, and the secret eye contact between the two people over there ended. Senior Fuji took Mr. Yajing's business card with a smile.
"Thank you for the reminder."
After the greetings, I couldn't wait to pull Senior Fuji away.
*
While chatting on the way home, I suddenly asked about Senior Fuji.
"I've always had a question, Zhou Zhu, how did you recognize me? I mean, how could you be sure that the person online was me?"
"Nana, do you still remember the research and study session held by your school last year?"
I was stunned, and immediately remembered the day when Echizen Ryoma and I met again at Seigaku. But at that time, I wasn't even a member of Seigaku...
"Why did Zhou Zhu know that I went to that study tour? And I didn't tell you which middle school I went to at that time..."
So why was he so impressed by that study tour?
"Nana, do you remember the first math question you asked me?"
I immediately blurted out: "Remember, the answer is X=24!"
This answer has been engraved in my lungs by smoking.
"That's your school's original question, isn't it? Since it's original, there's only one answer."
His voice was tinged with laughter.
Yes, later on, our math teacher put this question that he was proud of on the Internet. If you are interested, you can find out which school came up with the question.
So it was through that question that you found out about my school, and then you became aware of that seminar, right?
What a terrifying investigative ability! If Zhou Zhu becomes a private detective in the future, he will definitely become a leader in the industry!
but--
"Even if that's the case, with so many people here for the study tour, how could you pinpoint it to me?"
I stared at his face suspiciously, and he calmly took out a pack of tissues and handed it to me.
It makes me a little confused.
"The one hanging on your backpack is the one we won at the couple's event. You have the female version, and I have the male version... And Nana, think about it, when was the first time you saw me?"
His choice of words was subtle.
It says 'the first time you saw me', not 'the first time I saw you'.
But I had no time to pay attention to such tiny details. I was only thinking about where I first met Zhou Zhu.
"...I was eating ramen with Ryoma..."
Before I could finish, he opened the pack of tissues and spread out the bear-printed tissues in front of me. He said, "Do you remember now?"
Looking at the honest little bear above, an idea suddenly struck me, "I remember now! It was in that auditorium. You were the senior who handed me the tissue that day!"
So, was that the time when you noticed the couple logo on my backpack and matched it with my online identity?
...Wow, that’s awesome!
I looked at Zhou Zhu with admiration. Perhaps my gaze was too direct and undisguised, so he pretended to cough and avoided my gaze embarrassedly.
The tip of my ear seems to be getting red again...
I decided to add fuel to the fire and said with a deliberately ambiguous wink, "So, Zhou Zhu, you have been plotting against me for a long time, right?"
The smile on his face froze for a moment. Just when I thought things would develop as I imagined, Fuji suddenly turned around, opened his blue eyes and looked at me seriously.
"Ah, yes, I have been planning this for Nana for a long time..."
Tsk. As soon as he moved, his hair immediately covered the tips of his ears, and I couldn't see his adorable reaction.
However, the atmosphere was already set at this point, and as we were about to get closer to home, I simply brought up the last item of my planned date schedule.
I suddenly pulled his hand and motioned him to bend down.
Zhou Zhu did as he was told, and the boy's tall, slender voice instantly enveloped me. I stood on tiptoe, leaned close to his ear, and whispered, "Can I kiss you, Zhou Zhu?"
After all, it’s a formal date, so of course it should end perfectly with a kiss!
There happened to be an alley next to it.
*
"...Nana, you need to breathe..."
At first, I just wanted a quick kiss to put a perfect end to the day.
But the kiss changed...
Well, I opened my mouth first, and I was the one who provoked first... I am the sinner.
But the moment he opened his mouth, the boy's aura became aggressive and fierce. He grabbed my head with a force that didn't hurt me but made me unable to refuse, and my back was pressed against the wall behind me.
I could hardly breathe.
I was so dizzy from being kissed...my mind was a mess and I said...
I think it's probably due to lack of oxygen...
After a long time, he finally let me go, smiling gently and harmlessly, completely different from the ferocious look he had just now, as if he wanted to eat me.
He said, "Next time, don't say something that will make people unable to bear it."
I'm still confused. What did I say just now?
Oh, I said I wanted that sticky kiss.
I even said shamelessly that I would teach Zhou Zhu how to kiss, questioning whether he knew how.
In the end, I was educated! !
Damn!
"No, Zhou Zhu, how come you are so good at this?!"
I asked in confusion, panting slightly.
Aren't we each other's first love?
So where did his technology come from?
He touched my head, with a thoughtful expression on his face, and after a moment he said in an innocent yet sincere tone:
"Maybe because... I'm a genius?"
Oh, that means I'm stupid.
Next time, things may change over time, sooner or later I will kiss you to death (no)!
"Also, Nana's lipstick is cherry flavored, it's delicious."
He licked his lips.
It made me feel hot in my face.
Aunt Hayami, is this what you call beheading a man?
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