Love Comes After Learning

Scared out of the pink fantasy, and caught off guard, Kirisu Mafuyu let out a small cry of grief.

Then he backed away quickly with his mouth covered, his face was flushed, his plump chest heaved up and down quickly, and his voice was pretending to be calm and authentic.

"What, what's the matter? What's the matter with calling me suddenly?"

"Birthday present for you." He sighed, got up and walked in front of her, then knelt down on one knee, held the jewelry box in his palm, and handed it out.

"This is my wish, please accept it."

"you……"

Kirisu Mafuyu's eyes widened in an instant, and his heart beat faster than expected.

Leaning against the wall, staring at his serious and dignified expression in astonishment, his whole body was so limp that he couldn't even speak.

In that quiet and ambiguous atmosphere, Asada slowly opened the box, inside was...

A necklace.

A silver-white chain passed through the ring. The style was simple, but it shone exquisitely under the fluorescent light.

Kirisu Mafuyu was stunned for a long while before gradually calming down.

Biting her lower lip, she turned her face away and whispered.

"Too, too much. My thoughts and such... are too precious, and I can't accept them."

The moment he reflexively said the words of evasion, his chest felt tight and painful, which made his short breathing a little uncomfortable.

Asada stared silently at her stiff profile, then suddenly lifted her kneeling position and sat cross-legged in front of her.

This relieved Tongsu Mafuyu's pressure a lot, and he couldn't help worrying whether he took this as a hint of rejection.

"Mafuyu, do you know?"

Asada opened his mouth and spoke softly at the moment when she subconsciously raised her gaze to meet his gaze.

"I've liked you for a long time."

The cold wind was blowing outside the window, but these words made the air in the room rise in vain.

"..."

Kirisu Mafuyu was speechless, her rosy face was like a ripe apple, but she didn't immediately show a happy expression, she just took a deep breath and said to him in a calm tone.

"I know. But, we are teachers and students, and the age difference is six years..."

"You know, none of this is a problem."

Asada was not impulsive, but slowly raised his hand and pressed it against her slightly warm cheek.

Kirisu Mafuyu stiffened for a moment, then gradually relaxed his body.

After hesitating, he finally put his palm on the back of his hand, letting his head gently nestle in the warm palm.

"I am twenty and you are twenty-six. At that time, no one will be able to say anything."

He is very sure.

The calm persistence melted away in this instant, and Kirisu Mafuyu lowered his eyes and half-closed his eyes.

The wide palm covered the small face, only the softened voice was gently squeezed out.

"...Time. How long have you prepared for this day?"

He smiled without hesitation.

"From the moment when Asada Shinichi fell in love with the serious and clumsy Kirisu Mafuyu."

It's not that students like teachers.

But no matter where you are or what your identity is, as long as she is still her and he is still him, this love will never change.

"Kirosu-sensei, Mafuyu-sensei, Mafuyu...

Would you like to wait for me?

Waiting for me to use time to protect you, waiting for me to use time to hold hands with you on the street openly, waiting for me to speak loudly to other people..."

Asada Shinichi put down his hand, picked up the necklace in the jewelry box again, and said to her word by word.

"The person I want to be with for the rest of my life is here. Her name is Kirisu Mafuyu. She used to be my teacher, but now she is my partner!"

The silver-white heart was handed over.

"After graduation, can you ask me to date?"

"..."

Kirisu Mafuyu stared blankly at the silver necklace, raised his gaze little by little, and looked at him with a pretended gentle smile, but was so nervous that the corners of his eyes kept twitching, and his feet seemed to tremble a little.

It's been a long time.

She didn't reach out her hand, but turned her back, silent.

Asada seemed to have forgotten to breathe, and froze in place, his fingers trembling until the jewelry box almost fell off.

But in the next moment, I heard her say that.

"Help me put it on..."

"... Huh?" The gasp of astonishment replaced the breath, as if he had just walked out of hell.

Asada didn't react a little, just stared blankly at her slender and fair neck.

"slow."

Kirisu Mafuyu frowned lightly, squinted his gaze, and gave him an angry look.

The base of her fair ears had already been filled with a cherry blossom-colored pastel, she pursed her lips, and said in a low voice as if complaining.

"It's common sense for a boy to wear this kind of thing himself? Unless you want to go back on it..."

"How is it possible... Oh, I know! Of course! I'll help you wear it!"

Finally regaining consciousness, Asada quickly showed a surprised smile, and twisted the necklace with fingers that were so happy that they trembled.

Hands went around her neck, and the necklace lightly rested on the snow-white skin that was so tense that it made goosebumps. After two or three buckles, the necklace was finally put on her neck completely.

Kirisu Mafuyu turned around slowly, picked up the ring hanging on his chest, lowered his head, his ice blue eyes flashed with a strange look.

"Our relationship, does it officially change from here?"

Taking a deep breath, she pressed the ring to her chest, clenched her hands tightly, her long hair covered her expression, and her body suddenly trembled.

Asada couldn't help stretching out her hand worriedly: "Mafuyu, are you okay..."

Snapped!

Kirisu Mafuyu grabbed his wrist and pulled it towards her arms, causing him to lose his balance and fall towards her who was leaning against the wall.

At the same time, she straightened up to meet him, let go of her hand, and suddenly wrapped her arms around his back.

"I'm... very happy..."

With a choked voice, the unusually cold and flat voice rang in his ears.

Asada blinked, gradually bent a soft smile, adjusted her posture, put her hand on her back, and patted her lightly.

"After you confessed, I didn't know... what that feeling is..."

She suppressed the emotions that were about to pour out, but only made her tone more intermittent.

"From now on, no need to deceive yourself and others... that's fine, just say it directly..."

Talking with sobs, Asada listened and spoke softly.

"Well, let's talk."

Her fingers gripped the clothes behind Asada even harder.

With his chin pressed against his shoulder, a firm and clear voice came out.

"I like you too! It turns out that I, from before to now, have always... always liked you!"

——Who is he to me?

At this moment, Kirisu Mafuyu looked at his heart squarely, and answered with such certainty.

the person I like.

People who want to hold hands with him and walk down the road together.

The uncertain heart finally took shape, it was a color shining with silver light.

"Thank you for the birthday gift."

There is a wet feeling on the shoulder.

She hugged him tightly, not letting herself turn her head, just whispering in his ear.

"Remember. I will never forget this moment."

Asada couldn't see her expression.

It's just that he thought, on that cold face known as the "Queen of Ice", who was always tense and serious, and kept himself looking like a perfect teacher.

Perhaps, there is a smile that is more beautiful and bright than anything he has ever seen.

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After some turmoil, Kirisu Mafuyu finally calmed down.

Her pretty face was faintly red, she wandered aimlessly, wandering around the furnishings in the room, pursed her lips and did not speak.

Asada looked down at the middle of the two of them, her fingers intertwined very tightly, and all the strength came from her, and she seemed to be acting like a baby. Since then, she has been sticking to his shoulders, and the transmission of body temperature made her The room temperature is higher.

In order to suppress the restless flames in her body, so as not to make her think that she is a rogue beast, Asada swallowed a mouthful of saliva and wanted to stand up.

"I'm going to the toilet..."

pull.

The interlocking hands exerted a little force, and the older woman pulled him back, her small face raised timidly, and her eyes showed a little girl's nostalgia.

Then she froze for a moment, as if she just realized that she had made such a move, her eyes widened and she trembled, her cheeks were flushed with shame, she turned her head and gritted her teeth, trying to let go of his hand.

After trying a few times like this, it felt like the hands of the two were stuck together, and after they couldn't be separated at all, she gave up struggling as a matter of course, continued to hold each other tightly, and casually glanced at the furnishings in the room.