Chapter 63 Haha, this time he really wants to leave. ...
Then, the second-year graduate student was discovered.
A pair of emerald eyes gently met hers. When she looked down, her eyes were full of smiles, but when she looked up, they inexplicably became more reserved and distant.
It seems that he is someone who maintains a proper and appropriate distance from most people, like the moonlit lake surface, beautiful to behold but not to be taken away.
—This makes it all the more remarkable that the other person he just saw was able to get into a close relationship with Morofushi Kagemitsu, whispering and smiling to each other. It was rare for both of them.
The scales of his speculation about the relationship between the two people opposite him tipped again toward lovers. He saw the blue-eyed youth gently bump into Morofushi Kagemitsu with his shoulder, and Morofushi Kagemitsu looked over accordingly—
Hagiwara Kenji:! ! !
Korobuchi noticed him too!
He hurriedly and awkwardly waved and said "Hi," but forgot that he was holding a bottle of shampoo in his hand.
This made the situation even more awkward!
Kenji Hagiwara intended to casually put the shampoo back in his canvas bag, adhering to the idea that "as long as I'm not embarrassed, it's others who are embarrassed," but he suddenly noticed that the blue-eyed youth glanced at the shampoo packaging in his hand and then abruptly laughed.
The smile wasn't from finding it funny or mocking to see him waving the shampoo bottle; rather, it was the shampoo itself that made the other person unable to resist the urge to smile.
The blue-eyed youth cast a more approving glance at him than he had a moment ago, as if praising his good taste, and even the aloofness in his eyes seemed to have dissipated slightly.
As a contemporary of both Morofushi Kagemitsu and Furuya Rei, Nekono Ikuya's affection level increases. She chooses a shampoo that represents the relationship between Furuya Rei and Nekono Ikuya, showing her good taste, which further increases Nekono Ikuya's affection level.
Nekono Ikuya's affection level is rising rapidly...
Why does it feel like the blue-eyed young man's affection for Kenji has suddenly increased so much? Kenji Hagiwara was taken aback, but he hadn't even started his pursuit yet?
Is that you? It must be you.
Kenji Hagiwara stared at the shampoo that had brought him so much confusion today.
Kenji Hagiwara's peculiar attitude towards this brand of shampoo provides further evidence of the relationship between Morofushi Kagemitsu and the blue-eyed young man in his mind.
However, he couldn't help but start to wonder if there was nothing wrong with the shampoo itself, and that the problem lay in the story between Morofushi Kagemitsu and the blue-eyed young man surrounding it.
This explanation makes much more sense, but—
After researching shampoo for ages, Kenji Hagiwara is having an existential crisis: Am I going to become part of the little Morofushi and the blue-eyed young man's play?
Despite his turbulent thoughts, Kenji Hagiwara decided to at least say hello and get to know each other before leaving, since they had met by chance.
He strode forward naturally, his violet eyes holding a hint of a smile, appearing affectionate and gentle, his naturally upturned lips curving into a perfectly symmetrical arc.
With an air of nonchalant frivolity and a touch of youthful exuberance, he is a natural-born figure who attracts attention and becomes the center of attention.
As they got closer, Kenji Hagiwara saw Nekono Ikuya more clearly.
His short, black hair was ruffled by the wind, a few strands brushing his brow bone before falling obediently to his forehead, making his skin appear even paler. His features were distinctly those of an Eastern man, with a refined and elegant appearance; his nose was straight, and the smile on his lips was reserved yet bright. However, his slightly upturned emerald cat eyes added a touch of mystery to his appearance.
His facial features are clean and sharp, not aggressively so, but more like the outline of distant mountains, appearing soft in the mist, yet always maintaining an appropriate distance from people.
Her beauty was breathtaking, her spirit radiant.
His appearance is already unforgettable, but what is even more captivating is his charisma.
Kenji Hagiwara's eyes lit up; his admiration for good looks was instantly aroused. Wow, he's such a handsome person! Kenji-chan wants to be friends with him!
Morofushi Kagemitsu introduced the two to each other: "Let me introduce you, Ikuya, this is my police academy classmate, Kenji Hagiwara, and Hagiwara, this is... my good friend, Ikuya Nekono."
Morofushi Kagemitsu paused slightly before continuing, as he hesitated whether to also introduce the relationship between Nekono Ikuya and Furuya Rei.
But after thinking about it, I decided against it, since Rei Furuya isn't there right now. I'll let him explain the relationship to everyone later. I suppose Rei Furuya doesn't want to miss the chance to personally show off his love.
Or if Nekono Ikuya wanted to, he could say it himself. As for him, Morofushi Kagemitsu thought he should just introduce his relationship with Nekono Ikuya.
Kenji Hagiwara was unaware of what Hiromitsu Morofushi was thinking, but he noticed the brief pause in Morofushi's words.
Oh? So it really is not simple? He became even more certain of his previous guess.
"Hello, Hagiwara."
Nekono Ikuya raised his hand in greeting, his wrist peeking out from the cuff of his plain shirt, his wrist line clearly defined. His movements carried an unintentional elegance ingrained in his very being, a result of his refined upbringing. The simple white shirt made him appear even more clean and refined, while the collarbone revealed at the open collar hinted at a touch of unruliness.
The combination of stunning beauty and an inescapable first-meeting charm caused Kenji Hagiwara to pause slightly, even subconsciously holding his breath.
The other person's voice was clear and melodious, even more pleasant than I had imagined. It was like a mountain spring, bright and clean, but without any coldness. Even the tone of voice was neither too high nor too low, maintaining a perfect frequency range, making it pleasant and comfortable to listen to.
It was just right, neither too warm nor too distant. Then Kenji Hagiwara heard Ikuya Nekono continue, "It's nice to meet you."
He looked at me with a gentle smile, his thick eyelashes casting soft shadows beneath his eyes, while his emerald green eyes shimmered with a clear, jewel-like luster in the light, as if the beauty of the entire summer was contained within them. A gentle breeze rustled through the treetops…
Stop!
Kenji Hagiwara slammed on the brakes, stopping his thoughts, even though he hadn't been thinking much in the first place.
Second-year graduate student, what are you daydreaming about? Shouldn't you be admiring the stunning beauty before you? The other person is waiting for your reply. Continuing to zone out will only create a bad first impression. Quick, get your act together!
Kenji Hagiwara, while berating himself, struggled to tear his gaze away from the visual onslaught of Ikuya Nekono's beauty. He gave a polite smile and said, "It's a pleasure to meet you too, Nekono."
Huh, huh?
What's going on? Why did his language system suddenly malfunction? How could such cold words come from his mouth? How indifferent he is!
Kenji Hagiwara appeared calm on the surface but was inwardly dazed. "Kijinpei, Senso-nee, I feel like I've forgotten how to speak."
Kenji Hagiwara wasn't very satisfied with his reaction, but Ikuya Nekono was very satisfied with Hagiwara's reaction because he recovered so quickly!
"Kagemitsu, your classmates are pretty good," he said with a silent look of praise to Morifushi Kagemitsu.
“That’s right, Hagiwara is very outstanding,” Morofushi Kagemitsu replied to Nekono Ikuya with understanding and pride.
Neither of them was surprised by Hagiwara Kenji's brief moment of stunned silence when facing Nekono Ikuya; instead, they were slightly surprised by how quickly he recovered.
Everyone has to go through this, it's the first-hand killer of human beauty at its limit—Nekino Ikuya sometimes wonders if, if she were even a little more beautiful, people wouldn't just be stunned, they'd probably lose their sanity points, right? They definitely would!
Then the art style will go all the way towards Cthulhu, which sounds terrifying.
Nekono Ikuya actually suspected that people were slightly stunned when they first met him because their rationality was wavering. Fortunately, although there are many lost myths, Cthulhu is really just a figment of people's imagination. At least there is no Cthulhu pantheon in this world.
Therefore, even the most stunning beauty filters will only ever be beauty filters; they won't drive people crazy.
A captivating charm simply means having a high basic level of likability and naturally attracting attention, unlike Tomie's captivating charm, which is just too good to be true.
Cthulhu, Tomie's physique too.
Although Nekono Ikuya's beauty overload was powerful, it was something one could adapt to. Hagiwara Kenji used astonishing willpower to get used to it, and his expression gradually returned to normal.
His observational skills were equally sharp, so Kenji Hagiwara noticed the subtle tension between Ikuya Nekono and Kagemitsu Morofushi.
Kenji Hagiwara, of course, had no idea that Ikuya Nekono and Kagemitsu Morofushi were exchanging glances to talk about him; he simply assumed it was flirting between two people with a romantic interest.
Kenji Hagiwara... Kenji Hagiwara is thinking of leaving a little bit.
Although he wanted to become good friends with Nekono Ikuya just because of that face—after seeing that face, Hagiwara Kenji felt he could eat an extra bowl of rice today, and he couldn't imagine how cheerful Kenji would be, with Jinpei on his left and Nekonono on his right, after becoming good friends.
But since we've already met today, there's no rush to make friends. The second-year graduate student is very patient.
Uh... okay, to be honest, he mainly didn't want to be part of someone else's game.
Being a clueless third wheel isn't really a good idea!
Kenji Hagiwara is skilled at withdrawing at the right time and leaving space for lovers, which is an important reason why he can bring many couples together and is very popular among single people.
So it was time to leave. After saying goodbye, Kenji Hagiwara thought deeply. He was about to find an opportunity to say goodbye, but in the end he couldn't suppress his curiosity. While Ikuya Nekono's attention was drawn to the beautiful scenery along the way, he quietly grabbed Kagemitsu Morofushi.
He didn't beat around the bush and asked very directly: "Morofushi, is Nekono your sweetheart?" Hagiwara Kenji quietly pointed at Nekono Ikuya.
Ha ha? ! !
What did Kenji Hagiwara just say?
Suddenly, two similar cat eyes, one emerald green and one turquoise blue, looked at each other in shock, each one widening its own eyes.
Kenji Hagiwara's blunt and outspoken question caused Kagemitsu Morofushi's pupils to dilate in shock, and even the perceptive Ikuya Nekono was taken aback. They both exclaimed simultaneously, "Eh—? No, no, no, why would you think that?" ×2
The tacit understanding between childhood friends was so amazing!
Shock and confusion filled both of Hagiwara Kenji's cat-like eyes. His pupils seemed to dilate in shock; a huge question mark suddenly appeared above his head. He was utterly astonished.
"Isn't that so?"
"No, that's not it." ×2
Morofushi Kagemitsu and Nekono Ikuya spoke in unison, even shaking their heads in perfect sync.
“Let me reintroduce you.” Nekono Ikuya stepped forward, extended her hand and smiled politely: “Nekono Ikuya, Morofushi Hiromitsu and Furuya Rei’s childhood friend, and—also Furuya Rei’s (emphasis) boyfriend. It’s nice to meet you.”
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Kenji Hagiwara stared at Ikuya Nekono's outstretched hand and toes digging into the ground.
Haha, this time he really wants to leave.
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