Love Comes After Learning

"What is this? The last breakfast?"

"It's just rehabilitation training."

Rui, who came out of the kitchen, put down what was supposed to be the last plate of omelet eggs, looked at the Chinese, Western and Japanese breakfast feast with satisfaction, and at the same time wiped her wet hands with her apron.

The left hand, which was originally covered with heavy gauze, had the sutures removed not long ago because of the gratifying speed of recovery, and was replaced with a light and white bandage, and I can do some small movements.

And the first thing she did when she "regained her freedom" was to pick up the cooking skills that had been neglected for a while.

As long as you are careful not to let the water touch the wound, and the hard work such as turning the pot is left to the right hand, at least it is no problem to make breakfast.

Although she seemed to be happy, she seemed to cook too much... But the portion is controlled, there are many types and small amount, and the three of them will feel a little full after eating all of them. It should not be a big deal.

"Well, as long as you are happy."

Asada didn't say much, just glanced at her bandaged left hand, and then stared at the dishes exuding tempting aromas.

It seems a bit indifferent and ruthless, but as an elder brother, Asada believes that what he should do is not to restrict her behavior in the name of worry, but to be a backer while trusting her to be responsible for herself, and to be behind her at any time. To support her and protect her.

This summer vacation, in addition to the academic knowledge learned in the cram school, Asada also gained invaluable life experience from Rui.

If he has the conditions to publish a book, maybe he can write a teaching manual on how to get along and get along between brother and sister——

The title of the book is "In the Name of Brother", so it shouldn't be a big hit.

Not long after, Sister Yangcai also finished washing and walked into the living room. When she saw the white porcelain dishes filled with dishes on the dining table, she immediately yelled in surprise.

"Eh? What is this! The last meal before the death row prisoner?"

Mingming's words were similar to Asada's, but for some reason, both of them found her more annoying.

The serene and warm atmosphere in the morning was completely destroyed in this way. Although it became more lively, Rui and Asada still couldn't help sighing and looked at each other with helpless smiles.

Sitting in their usual positions, the three picked up the bowls and chopsticks, said in unison to start, and enjoyed the last and most ordinary breakfast together for more than a month.

There is no regret or sadness about parting. After all, as relatives, even if they don't want to see each other, they will still meet on some important occasions.

Not to mention that the distance between the two families is not far, there is no need to make it feel like they are farewell.

The reason why Rui made her breakfast look like a vegetable appreciation event was simply because her hands were itchy after cooking for too long, and it had nothing to do with the idea of ​​"wanting to eat something delicious before going on the road".

after that.

"Then let's go up first."

"Well, the elders will be back around noon."

"understood."

Chatting happily while cleaning up the sumptuous breakfast, Asada washed the dishes with a full stomach, while the two sisters of the Tachibana family went back to the guest room to continue packing their luggage.

"Rui, I'll leave the bathroom to you."

"As a price, you have to tidy up the room too! If I come back and see clothes everywhere..."

Ruyi bared her teeth at Sister Yangcai threateningly, and walked out of the room with her repeated assurances.

Passing by the door of Asada's room, she just glanced at it casually, went downstairs, entered the bathroom and began to put the cleaning supplies of the two sisters into bags.

Next was the bathroom. She glanced at Asada's toothbrush, laughed out of her nose for no apparent reason, then turned her gaze away, put away their toiletries, and packed up the trash by the way.

Personal items must be taken away, and garbage cannot be left behind.

After dealing with these, she walked into the living room and looked around to see if there was anything they left behind.

The golden sunlight came in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, making the ground warm like a high-grade wool blanket, and it seemed to splash golden feathers when you stepped on it.

But when Rui stepped over, there was still only the dull echo of the floor.

Stopping in the familiar living room, Rui suddenly looked up, staring out at the familiar scenery, bathed in the familiar sunlight, and listened to the familiar silence.

"It feels like living here for more than ten years..."

For some reason, a nostalgic exclamation suddenly leaked from his lips.

She couldn't help laughing, then shook her head and continued to pack her things, as if to erase all traces of their existence.

There was no one in the kitchen, and Rui walked around the quiet living room, and finally stood in front of the wall next to the door.

A life pact with many new words was posted there. Looking at it, every single word can bring out various memories.

"Whatever the convention is up to you, we are guests after all... just please stop showing that smirk, it makes people feel very unpleasant. 』

"Then, as you said, I'll be more straightforward... The rules in our family are to be polite, can you please abide by it?"kid. 』

……

"So I'm waiting for the smell to go away. 』

"I see, I thought it would be more exciting to smell it at the door..."

……

"If I don't come back for dinner next time, I'll tell you in advance, I'm really sorry for keeping you waiting for a long time today—Sister Rui. 』

"……what? 』

……

Memories are like splashes of water, scattered back to the heart lake.

Tachibana Rui carefully tore off the life contract, pulled off the tape sticking to it, and folded it neatly into a square strip.

Anyway, after they left, with that person's character, she would definitely throw this piece of paper directly into the combustible trash can, so it's better to keep this inconspicuous memory item by herself, but it can make her smile involuntarily.

"I can use this thing to make fun of him in the future, the toilet incident or something..."

Hey.

Grinning the corners of his mouth pretending to be sinister, he smirked a few times.

Ruyi put the note in her pocket, then went to the entrance to put all the shoes into plastic bags, leaving only the ones she would wear when she went out, and returned to the second floor with a bunch of things.

The creaking sound of the toes pressing on the wooden steps is clearly under the feet at this moment, but it carries a nostalgic familiarity.

"It's weird..."

Rui smiled.

The tactile sensation of the handrail came into my mind during the whirling, leaving a finger, which slid out a straight line from it like dust, and gradually extended as the footsteps stepped forward.

One step, two steps.

My own figure is like scattered movie clips, flashing quickly in front of my eyes along the track of memories.

Three steps, four steps.

His figure also appeared at the same time, but he was always accompanied by him... There were laughter and troubles, happiness and disappointment.

Five steps, six steps.

It seems that there is also Miss Yangcai?I don't have much impression... Sure enough, the most impressive thing is the time spent with him.

Unknowingly, Rui Tachibana stood in front of Shinichi Asada's room.

She subconsciously held the doorknob, as she usually reads together in his room, wanting to turn the pages of the book safely in the space with him.

But after being stunned for a while, she slowly let go of her hand, her fingers left the doorknob bit by bit, put it on her heart, and wrinkled the clothes on her chest.

"what……"

The half-open mouth hesitated to make a sound, but it couldn't form a complete sentence, and it couldn't even be louder.

She suddenly sniffed and blinked her eyes a few times quickly. The eye sockets began to become red and sour at some point, and her lips became dry and trembling.

This is what it feels like to cry.

Rui held back for a while.

Taking a deep breath, she raised her head and took the opportunity to look at the door panel of the next room.

...Shouldn't it suddenly appear?

At this time, no one will look at me, right?

So... cry, you shouldn't be discovered, right?

With such affirmation in her heart, she found that she could no longer bear it.

Then inside the house, a silent drizzle suddenly began to fall.

"Ugh..."

A stream of tears flowed silently from her smiling face.

One drop, two drops, connected into broken pearls.

There was no crying at all, just like weeping with joy, letting the tears slide down the slightly curved corner of his mouth and fall on the corridor of Asada's house.

It was a relieved smile.

But she didn't want to be relieved, and she didn't want to leave this place with many memories as if nothing happened.

She didn't want to bother him, she didn't want to hang another girl on his heavy enough heartstrings that he couldn't love.

She is a sister.

And he is a brother who is competent enough and takes his sister seriously enough.

That's it.

Therefore, Tachibana Rui is not sad.

These are by no means sad tears.

'thanks……'

The lower lip that was bitten tightly was still bent upwards, revealing a bright smile.

Tears couldn't stop wetting her cheeks, even so, she still had so many emotions that she wanted to confide to him, with emotions that seemed to make her chest explode, she slightly opened her trembling lips, and pressed her lips against the door panel. He said it word by word.

'See you again...'

my first love.

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Asada opened the door.