Chapter 68 Naive Fox
He's angry.
Although Rukawa Kaede's face is expressionless, anyone who pays attention can see that he usually expresses his likes and dislikes directly and frankly, just like a small animal.
Hanon was a little troubled: "Your fans are too crazy... If they find out we're dating, it could cause a lot of unnecessary trouble."
The main problem is her one-sided trouble; she's worried about being torn apart by Rukawa's life...
Going public is perfectly fine, but now is not the time.
She's so busy every day, she doesn't have time to deal with these trivial matters!
Rukawa Kaede paid no attention to any of the noise from the outside world, nor did he consider anything too complicated. He simply assumed that Kanon wanted to back out.
Countless beautiful futures that I once dreamed of shattered like fleeting bubbles.
Rukawa's expression turned somber; besides anger, he also felt uneasy.
That kind of feeling might cause anxiety about losing the sound of flowers.
His fingers clenched uncontrollably, so hard that red marks appeared on his palms.
"Nini."
Rukawa Kaede's eyes drew closer to Kanon's, his calloused fingertips brushing against her cheek, then hooking a strand of her hair behind her ear.
Hua Yin trembled slightly, feeling as if her heart had been touched by the spark from his fingertips.
Rukawa Kaede looked at her with a powerful, aggressive gaze, his voice soft: "If you tame a fox, you have to take responsibility."
Every word and phrase is absolute, brooking no refusal, "to be responsible forever."
Hana could even feel the restrained, scalding breath of Rukawa Kaede as he spoke—
He was brimming with male hormones; it felt like his heart was being squeezed by a hand, and his blood was about to burst.
Hana blushed and pushed away the fox's head that was getting closer and closer. Not following his train of thought, she looked puzzled and asked, "What are you thinking about?"
You want to dump me.
"..."
In those usually calm fox eyes, Hana saw a mad obsession, almost breaking through all constraints, rushing towards her and instantly engulfing her.
Hanon thought he looked rather... cute.
She never knew that Rukawa Kaede's simple-minded thought process was so peculiar.
Rukawa Kaede's voice was calm, but it seemed to be very forceful, as if he were stating a fact: "Because we will eventually leave, we are afraid that more people will know that we are dating."
He even suspected that if he hadn't revealed their relationship to the Shohoku team members, she might have kept it a secret even from the big idiot.
Hanon's lips twitched. Looking at Rukawa's expression, she knew he was deeply involved. The calm and wise little fox was hard to calm down once his emotions were stirred.
"Don't even think about it!"
The cold voice rang out again.
Hanon didn't speak, her mind wandering as Rukawa Kaede crafted a heart-wrenching love story just for her.
I'm curious, why did he think she would leave? Does she seem like the kind of heartless woman who would just abandon people?
The burning emotion in Rukawa's eyes gradually cooled, replaced by impatience.
Why don't you speak?
Why remain unmoved?
Why are you so indifferent?
She likes him, doesn't she!
He doesn't want to break up.
Don't break up.
No breaking up allowed!
Whether I back down or resort to force, I can't let myself be dumped.
Her beautiful fox-like eyes drooped slightly, and the corners of her eyes were red, making her look like an abandoned puppy, pitiful and lonely.
Her voice was like crushed ice, yet she wore a pitiful expression, making Hanon's heart suddenly feel both sweet and bitter.
Kanon poked Rukawa's cheek with her finger: "Hey, you have quite the imagination."
Could it be that I've been spending too much time with the three idiots from Shohoku lately? Why are they so lively and talkative?
She keenly sensed the indulgence and pampering in Hana's tone, as if she were coaxing a clingy pet, giving it whatever it wanted.
Having averted the crisis, the fox began to act arrogantly again.
Rukawa Kaede coldly turned his head, showing her his handsome profile, and said in a cool voice, "You call that idiot's name, call me 'Hey'."
It took Kanon two seconds to realize that the "idiot" he was referring to was Kana Yumi.
Hua Yin suddenly wondered if she had misheard.
"Huh? You mind this too??"
"Yes, I mind."
Rukawa Kaede remained expressionless, but his gaze was direct and intense, yet tinged with a hint of grievance.
He's extremely bothered by it!
Rukawa Kaede thought Kanon was being unreasonable.
She can give the idiot all sorts of nicknames, she can call Ayako-senpai by her name affectionately, and she can even treat that idiot senpai differently.
There may be others in the future.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.
Rukawa Kaede's tiny, pinpoint-sized heart almost exploded.
They clearly have a closer relationship.
She can't do this.
This time, he absolutely cannot be easily fooled by her few words.
An extreme desire for control is stirring again.
The two stared at each other, their dark eyes filled with such intense emotion that it seemed... they wanted to devour her.
Hanon discovered that her boyfriend, who seemed indifferent and nonchalant about everything, was actually incredibly petty.
She smiled and said softly, "Okay, I'm sorry."
"..."
"...I forgive you."
Rukawa Kaede felt a suspicious curve appear at the corners of his lips.
wrong.
He forgave too easily.
I didn't perform well.
This is not up to his usual standard!
The demon of attack struck again, and compared to his extremely aggressive gaze, Rukawa Kaede's tone was very calm: "Why don't you call my name?"
Is he asking her for a nickname?
Sensing the growing number of gossipy gazes around her, Hana belatedly realized what was happening and couldn't help but dig her toes into the ground—
Do we really need to have this kindergarten-level discussion on the street?
Rukawa Kaede completely disregarded others, his skin was incredibly thick, and his gaze towards her was both innocent and fierce.
Hana loves to laugh, and when she does, her light-colored eyes are filled with sweetness. "Can I call you Fengfeng?"
"…Can."
So sweet!
Rukawa Kaede's face suddenly flushed.
Her jet-black hair was so sweet it made my hair stand on end, and it made my heart flutter with a tingling sensation.
She was indescribably excited and shy.
After a two-second pause, Rukawa Kaede, his face tense, said in a low voice, "Why can't we make our relationship public at school?"
Is this something that can't be avoided?
Jealous fox!
Kanon decided to defeat magic with magic, a sly smile playing on her lips.
"I just don't want those girls to see the expression on your face, the voice you used when you were dating me, and how cute you were. Those things can only be mine, mine alone."
"So, can we not let them know?"
Rukawa Kaede's Adam's apple bobbed heavily, and the corners of his lips slowly caved in: "...Okay."
What is Rukawa Kaede most afraid of?
What I fear most is when Kanon occasionally says something like that. Her words are perfectly normal, without a hint of lewdness.
But it just makes Rukawa Kaede's heart itch unbearably.
As for who controls whom?
Rukawa Kaede didn't care about any of that.
Anyway, she's his woman!
Rukawa's reaction was so cute that Kanon couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Kaede is so good! Hurry up, we're going to be late."
Rukawa Kaede gently tugged at Kanon's sleeve, then immediately let go after she stopped.
"I promised you, so you have to promise me too."
"Huh? What did I promise you?"
"From now on, please wear long pants in the training hall."
“”
The stingy fox once again demonstrated what it means to take an inch and then a mile.
Hua Yin ignored him and turned to leave.
They've been spoiled rotten.
Rukawa Kaede quickly followed, saying, "Silence means agreement."
He's the typical Rukawa player who takes advantage of any opportunity to excel.
Hanon gave a complicated look. "I didn't agree. Who would wear long pants during training in the middle of summer? It's so hot!"
If it's just sideline coaching, then that's a different story.
"No, you must promise me."
Rukawa Kaede walked around to block her path, but Kanon ignored him and continued forward.
Promise me.
Promise me!
Promise me!
Promise me!
Promise me!
Hanon hesitated for a moment, then couldn't resist any longer. She stopped and held the coffee to Rukawa's lips: "Are you tired of talking? Would you like some to soothe your throat?"
Rukawa Kaede's imposing gaze fell upon him, his expression remaining unchanged.
After a few seconds of silence, just as Hanon was about to withdraw her hand, Rukawa Kaede's chin suddenly lowered slightly.
Is this for a drink?
Hanon raised her hand slightly.
Rukawa Kaede turned his head, the light and shadow swirling between his eyebrows and eyes. Before Kanon could even appreciate the beauty of that moment, the other's lips had already bitten him.
"Ah!" Hanon jerked her hand back, and the coffee cup fell to the ground—
Rukawa caught it with ease—
At that very moment, she saw the corners of Rukawa Kaede's lips also sink slightly.
It's a very subtle depth that you have to discover and appreciate carefully.
Rukawa Kaede, with a straw in his mouth, turned around and walked away expressionlessly.
Hanon looked down at her wrist, where Rukawa's teeth marks were clearly visible.
Why is it biting?
What a childish fox!
Kanon smiled.
She knew that Rukawa Kaede wasn't as obedient and innocent as he appeared on the surface.
On the contrary, he is possessive, obsessive yet endearing, confident and ambitious, and possesses a ruthlessness beyond his years.
These traits, when combined in one person, can be somewhat contradictory.
But this side of Rukawa Kaede holds a fatal attraction for Kanon.
Training session that day.
The sports equipment store delivered a very heavy box. Rukawa and Sakuragi had no idea what was inside, but they followed Kanon's instructions and brought the large box to Sakuragi's training hall.
Miyagi stared in surprise at the contents of the box: "Is this a sandbag for leg wraps?"
Mitsui picked up a sandbag and asked curiously, "Is this the kind of sandbag used in Chinese martial arts dramas for practicing Chinese kung fu?"
As a seasoned basketball enthusiast and a worldly man, Mitsui had never seen a basketball team coach use sandbags in training.
Sakuragi leaned closer, blinking her clear, bright eyes: "Chinese Kung Fu? Sister, you know Chinese Kung Fu?"
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