Guitar, loneliness and the blue sea

He turned to look at Mai, and their eyes met again. For some reason, he felt that this time was a little different.

"Does it really matter?"

After all, Mai Sakurajima and Mashiro Shiina are not that familiar, and they were only just acquaintances in school.

This kind of trouble is still a bit difficult for people who are not familiar with it.

"Well, it's okay?" But Mai didn't seem to care much.

"Just think that I'm taking care of her for you."

A group of three people walked down the mountain and found Hiratsuka Shizuka parked the car where the sign was before, leaning against the car door and smoking a cigarette.

When she saw Sakurajima Mai, she briefly exchanged greetings, and Mai gave her a hug.

A few people said nothing more, after all, the most important thing now is to let the patient rest.

Yusuke: "Teacher, please drive to Mai's house."

Mai: "The address has been sent to you."

"no problem."

Carrying three former students, Shizuka Hiratsuka stepped on the accelerator and drove towards Mai's high-end apartment.

Mashiro sat in the back row with Yusuke, leaning on his shoulder, sleeping soundly.

Mai Sakurajima glanced back and never looked at them again. Instead, she chatted with Hiratsuka for a few words.

...

"Mashiro, wake up."

The car stopped in front of a very trendy apartment building, and Kasumigaoka Yusuke gently pushed Shiina Mashiro's shoulder.

"Um...are we there yet?"

"Well, we're here. This is Mai-senpai's house. How about staying at her house today?"

Mashiro raised his head, his almond-shaped eyes slightly opened, and found Mai in the passenger seat looking at him with a smile.

The rain has stopped.

"Okay." She said in a small voice.

"Then, I won't go, okay?"

Although Yusuke really wanted to spend a two-person world with Mashiro, his reason still told him what to do now.

"Yes. Then, Yusuke, help me tell Haimeng that I won't go home." Although Mashiro was running a fever, he still remembered this.

"Haimeng? Is it the Kitagawa Uimeng you mentioned?" Mai raised her eyebrows.

"Well, he's her current roommate."

Kasumigaoka Yusuke helped Mashiro open the car door and watched her and Mai get out of the car respectively.

"Can you go by yourself?"

Really nodded.

Yusuke turned to look at Mai. She couldn't hide her exhaustion after filming for a whole day, but she still gave Yusuke a relieved look.

"I'll call you again tomorrow morning. So, that's it for today."

"That's it, senior sister, thank you."

...

After returning to the car and getting into the passenger seat, Kasumigaoka Yusuke let out a long sigh of relief, rubbed his hair with his hands behind his head, and stared at the ceiling with his red eyes.

It's been quite a day.

"What's wrong?" Hiratsuka Shizu started the car and drove towards Toshima District this time.

"I'm fine, teacher." Yusuke closed his eyes, "That's right... the relationship between girls... is too motherly. Mai also took great pains to prevent Mashiro from going home with me."

"Yeah, it's not easy for her either."

A slight smile appeared on Hiratsuka Shizu's lips.

"But, Yusuke, when did you become so ignorant of people's hearts?"

"Ok?"

"Mai took Mashiro away, do you think it was just because they were jealous?"

"What else could it be because of...wait, could it be..."

He just woke up like a dream.

Ah, reality and TV dramas are still different.

"It's so I don't 'make mistakes'."

He smacked the taste, and that was indeed what happened.

"Don't you understand this quite well? After graduation, everyone has grown up. Although they miss the past a little bit, they all know what to do." Teacher Hiratsuka continued, "Especially Mai, how should I say... she..."

"She's very understanding and mature. Well, I understand that if I take Mashiro home, some... strange things might happen."

"It will definitely happen. But why are you sighing? Do you feel it is a pity?"

"That's not true. You're right, I think so too. Everyone has grown up, and so have I..."

"how about you?"

"I..."

Yusuke took a breath and scratched his head, looking a little hesitant.

"Do you think you...haven't grown?" Hiratsuka Shizuka asked.

"Well... I quite like my current life, and I have integrated into the circle of friends in college. I think I have found my direction."

"but?"

"But I'm still a little hesitant."

Yusuke paused and pressed his fingers on the car window.

The rain had stopped, but the entire glass was still covered with water droplets.

"Sister said, I shouldn't go see Kato. Because people who are hesitant are extremely weak."

"Ah, it's a line from "One Piece", I like it." Hiratsuka Shizuka is also a loyal reader of migrant manga.

"But it describes me very well. I have always been afraid of returning to Tokyo. Mainly because I haven't figured out how to face each of them."

Shizuka Hiratsuka held the steering wheel with one hand and rested on the car window with the other hand. He stared at the road and silently observed Yusuke with his peripheral vision.

"So, taking Mai as an example, do you still like her? I mean the kind of love that is in love."

Yusuke thought for a moment, then shook his head slightly.

"Is it really white?"

"They are very good friends and we can work together. She is a little dependent on me, but she is gradually becoming independent."

"Where's Yinglili? I heard that you two also met."

"Ah, something happened... But I told her that we are just good friends, good friends at the level of brother and sister."

"I heard that Hayasaka and you have been living together for a while."

"Well, we are partners, that is, 'mutually beneficial friends.' Ai is the kind of person who thinks everything clearly. Although sometimes she can't help but cross the line, it is still natural to be with her."

"I see."

Hiratsuka Shizu smiled meaningfully.

"Then what else do you have to worry about?"

Kasumigaoka Yusuke was silent for a moment, all the fragments of the past drifting away in front of his eyes, his brows furrowed, and he turned his head to look at the high-rise buildings with flashing neon lights in the distance, indulging in the long-lost hustle and bustle of the city.

"No, maybe because of their past relationships and their own personalities, they are easier to talk to. But you see, when facing Mai, I am a little confused..."

"But you shook your head just now, which means you already have an answer in your mind, right?"

"Um..."

After another silence, the teacher found that he was thinking hard.

"You don't have to tell me," she added, "just do what you want."

"Well, I think I figured it out."

Senior sister's words... Although we usually don't disturb each other, if we meet at a class reunion, it's still okay to sit down and have a meal to catch up on old times.

"So, you see, as soon as you meet them again, you will immediately understand what to do. Some people can be very close friends, some can be partners, and some may be willing to be more distant. Friends, the kind you contact once a year. In the future, you may meet someone who turns away without even looking at you, but that is a result you can accept, and it is also a reality you must accept."

The implication is that as long as you don't fall in love again, you won't be hurt again, so no matter what, it's fine.

Yusuke didn't know this, but it was easier said than done.

"But...what if they still like me?"

"Then find a way and tell them seriously that you already have your heart. Although you may feel a little indebted, this is not a reason for you to be entangled. After all, you don't want to see Megumi Kato as a person next time. Scumbag, right?"

"Do you also believe that a prodigal son can never change his fortune when he returns?" He said with a wry smile.

"I do believe it. Yusuke, you were not a complete scumbag before. It's just because you didn't have many boats, but broke up with them down-to-earth before looking for the next one. Even though it's hard to let go every time, even though In the end, the interpersonal relationship was riddled with holes, but you kept the last bottom line. Now, you should do the same."

Shizuka Hiratsuka said these words calmly, and when he heard her earnest teachings again, Yusuke seemed to have returned to the high school.

With a loud warning, he suddenly woke up - your teacher will always be your teacher.

"...I understand, thank you very much."

Seeing the luster in his red eyes, Hiratsuka Shizu breathed a sigh of relief.

It is true that the prodigal son will never be able to exchange for gold.

"It's good to understand. Although the process of rejecting them for the second time will not be very simple. With the appearance of a woman like you, I'm afraid you will have to drink water of life a few more times or be blasted by a paintball gun several times. head..."

"Those are all small things! I still have this awareness."

"Good! Very energetic!"

The car stopped at an intersection, Hiratsuka Shizuka reached out, but instead of touching Yusuke's head, he hit his chest.

She's almost like a gym teacher.

However, Yusuke, like countless students, has endless gratitude to her.

...

The car stopped in front of Kasumigaoka's house. Hiratsuka Shizu parked the car and put the spare key into Yusuke's hand.

"Ah, I really like this car. Yusuke, if I want to take it out for a ride occasionally, do you mind?"

He waved his hand and put the key back into Jing's hand.

"You take it."

"Really?"

"Anyway, you gave me a [-]% discount when you sold me this car, so we can use it together, but most of the time the car will be in Izu..."

"Okay, then let's talk about it when I go to Izu to find you."

Shizuka Hiratsuka got out of the car, shook his coat, and nodded towards Yusuke.

"Ah, definitely. By the way, teacher, I plan to introduce those two seniors who look like giants to you."

She froze for a moment.

"Eh? That's not my type..."

"No, I just want to know which of you is the better drinker."

Jing laughed, waved, and walked towards the station.

...

While sighing that Mr. Hiratsuka was really cool, Kasumigaoka Yusuke took out the key from his trouser pocket and opened the door.

"I am back--"