Chapter 29 Unreasonable Thoughts
Hanon looked back with a confused expression: ? ? ?
Is it really that serious just because I wasn't dressed up?
Why did their gazes on her become so strange?
Kanon tentatively asked, "Next time... I'll dress up nicely?"
Ayako quickly waved her hands: "It's okay! It's fine to be casual~ I was just joking, hahaha... Please don't take it to heart!"
She was annoyed, hoping that her words would not make her already struggling family even worse off!
Hanon nodded thoughtfully, but Aya seemed to care a lot.
Japanese social etiquette is so complicated!
Rukawa Kaede's gaze was clear and deep as he looked at her, and her bewildered state was quite adorable.
That face had fair skin as delicate and smooth as jade.
For some reason, I wanted to touch her head and pinch her cheeks.
When the idea suddenly popped into his mind, his hand, which was in his pocket, began to stir restlessly.
A "gurgling" sound came from inside.
The group turned to look, and Mitsui, hands on his hips, said haughtily, "Well, everyone's worked hard, so please enjoy lunch, senpai!"
Ayako cheered, "Yay!"
Hana's smile was bright and beautiful.
Rukawa Kaede immediately looked away, glancing to the side as if nothing had happened.
This interlude was nothing more than a small change that quietly appeared amidst the crisp sound of a classroom bell.
No one noticed the beating of the boy's heart.
The table was set with delicacies such as salmon, roasted tomato cream sauce, roast beef, pan-fried sea bass, puff pastry soup, lemon roasted chicken, and vegetable salad.
Young Master Mitsui stared at the ice cream on the table, looking very dissatisfied. "Ayako! Why can't we eat ice cream? We can relax once in a while."
Ayako declared righteously, "No! As members of a championship team, we need to be strictly self-disciplined!"
Miyagi, looking utterly worthless, blushed and chimed in, "Aya is absolutely right!"
Rukawa Kaede didn't care at all; to him, all food was pretty much the same.
He leaned back in his chair, his gaze fixed on Hana, his long legs stretched out in front of him, revealing a section of his slender ankles.
At this moment, Hanon is lifting the lid of the ice cream. The dreamy purple-blue food presents a delightful and delicious image.
Wow, this looks delicious!
Seeing her surprised expression, Ayako couldn't help but smile: "Oto-chan is so cute, just like when she first sees ice cream."
Hana laughed and said, "Pretty much, I haven't eaten ice cream since I grew up!"
Professional athletes are not allowed to eat this stuff, so this is the first time Hanon has eaten it since her recovery.
Upon hearing this, the others looked at the two siblings with concern, thinking how pitiful they were... they couldn't even afford ice cream!
Unaware of their gazes, Hanon picked up a spoon, scooped up a large spoonful with her right hand, supported the bottom with her left hand, turned around, and handed it to Ayako.
At the same time, Ayako made the same gesture, handing a spoonful of ice cream to Kanon's lips.
Ah~
The two laughed and joked, their arms crossed, feeding each other ice cream in a very intimate manner.
Mmm...it's so delicious!
It has a silky smooth texture and tastes like grapes and soda, making it very refreshing and cooling!
The two of them took turns feeding each other, and soon the ice cream box was empty.
The problem child was speechless. Why is a girl so particular about what she eats? Isn't it better to just eat your own food?
Mitsui scoffed: As a straight man, I really can't understand this!
Miyagi's perverted face: I hope I can eat ice cream like this with Aya someday...
Poker-faced fox: ...!
Ayako's gaze fell on Rukawa's arm, and she asked, "Hey Rukawa, you always wear a wristband, is it to prepare for practicing at all times?"
Rukawa Kaede paused, his gaze falling on the row of letters on the wristband, then looking at Hanon, and gave a faint "hmm".
Hana noticed that the white English lettering embroidered on the black wristband was particularly eye-catching. It seemed that he had been wearing this wristband recently.
Hana looked up and met those dark eyes, her heart inexplicably thrown into disarray.
Her clear, glassy eyes shimmered slightly as she spoke gently, "Rukawa, don't wear the wristband for extended periods."
Catching Hanon's concern sent an intense feeling of pleasure through my brain, spreading throughout my body, as if adding a splash of color to my otherwise dull daily life.
"Um."
Rukawa rubbed his head, took off his wristband, and put it in his backpack.
Ayako rolled her eyes and turned to Miyagi: "Ryota, what are your plans for this afternoon?"
Miyagi blushed and scratched his head: "Go back to school and continue training."
Ayako rested her elbows on the dining table, looking at him with a smile: "Not bad, what are you practicing today?"
Miyagi said seriously, "I haven't mastered McGrady's crossover footwork that I learned before. I want to get used to it quickly. Also, I need to practice my mid-range and long-range shooting, 300 shots a day!"
With the county tournament drawing ever closer, he admits that he is indeed inferior to Fujima and Maki in many aspects, but he will not give up and will work even harder!
Ayako nodded, handed him the plate of salmon, and smiled gently, "Good luck, Ryota~ You should really like this, right?"
"Yes! Hehehe, thank you, A-Cai..."
A flush rose on Miyagi's dark face. Aya actually knew what he liked to eat! Did she have some ulterior motive towards him? Hehehe...
"Um, excuse me..."
An unfamiliar male voice broke the relaxed and pleasant dining atmosphere.
The five players from Shohoku stopped what they were doing, turned around in unison, and focused their eyes on the source of the sound.
Standing behind Hanon was a boy with light chestnut hair who looked gentle and energetic.
"You're so pretty! Can we be friends?"
Mitsui scrutinized the boy with a critical eye. What kind of brat is this? How dare he try to chat me up?
Hanon, biting her spoon, blinked and asked uncertainly, "Are you asking...me?"
"Hmm~"
The chestnut-haired boy smiled and gazed at Hana.
He had been observing for a long time and noticed that the guy she was having lunch with, although very handsome and eye-catching, did not have any intimate interaction with her. This situation indicated that he had a chance!
Rukawa Kaede glanced coldly over there, then looked at Hanon, only to see her still staring at that person.
He pursed his lips, feeling inexplicably irritated. He picked up a bite of lemon roasted chicken, and suddenly frowned.
acid.
It's so sour.
Kanon looked at the chestnut-haired boy for a few seconds without saying anything, and then silently straightened up.
The chestnut-haired boy watched as the girl slowly, slowly grew taller until her shadow completely covered him.
He staggered back three or five steps, and said in a serious tone, "I'm sorry to bother you!"
I was shocked! She truly lived up to her reputation as "too tall to be beholden to." She was so tall and intimidating! I never expected this at all.
Ayako couldn't help but chuckle. Kanon didn't even need to say a word; the boy had already backed down. This unique way of refusing was both clever and hilarious.
Hanon raised her eyebrows, her expression calm and composed, before gracefully sitting down and meeting Rukawa Kaede's gaze.
Her eyes crinkled as she asked, "Rukawa, is this lemon roasted chicken delicious? I love it!"
That casual remark, like a gentle breeze, dispelled all the frustration and irritability in Rukawa Kaede's heart.
He responded with a casual "Mm".
Then, he picked up another piece of roasted chicken, chewed it, and swallowed it.
It's sweet and sour.
The taste is not bad.
A few seconds later, the chestnut-colored boy said again, "Um, sorry..."
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