Why does the Ruined King still fall in love?

"Huh...huh...didn't you say don't mention it again, and that's just what you heard unilaterally?"

It was not easy to recover and to reply quickly.

On that day, the scene that happened in the activity room filled with the setting sun reappeared before my eyes again. I was originally full of shame that I wanted to die when I recalled it alone, but now that someone mentioned it, a stronger sense of shame filled But born.

"Senior, you are very cunning..."

Contrary to my panic, Yi Caiyu puffed out her chest, looked straight at me with a serious face, and there was a calm look between her brows that was completely inconsistent with her usual expression.

"may be?"

Maybe it was a little sudden, but in the face of such a colorful feather, although my answer is not definitely affirmative, it is barely affirmative.

At this time, I tried my best not to use ambiguous words to prevaricate, maybe I just wanted to eliminate some guilt, and I was really cunning.

"I don't think there's anything to be ashamed about."

Gentle comforting words and a hissing sound of the pull ring being pulled came from beside him, and he turned his head to see that Issei Yu was sipping max coffee with squinting eyes while brushing up his hair.

But it only lasted for a few seconds.

"Ah... so sweet, is this really coffee?"

Yi Caiyu complained while showing a disgusted expression.

This guy... but I don't want to continue this embarrassing topic anymore, so let's change the subject.

"Really... I thought you who like desserts should be able to accept it?"

"Eh?"

Yishishiyu was a little surprised, and stopped in a daze, as if his mouth was glued to the coffee can.

"Didn't you say that you often go to dessert shops?"

"Hmm...it seems to be the case, but...it's a bit unexpected...hmm."

"Accident what?"

"No...it's nothing...just taste it carefully, unexpectedly it's not so 'drinkable'...haha."

Alas...has it started with bad taste?But forget it.

I looked down at the coffee can that had already become cold in my hand, shook it lightly, and drank the last sip of coffee.

Throw the empty can into the trash can next to it and stand up.

"Is it time to go back?"

"Oh, yes!"

"You want to take the tram, shall I see you?"

"Um......"

Along the way, Yi Caiyu rarely spoke, and sipped the coffee in his hand from time to time, which made me a little uncomfortable.

"Senior, how are you doing?"

Inadvertently, a tentative questioning voice of Color Feather was mixed with cold air and reached his ears.

"same as usual."

I didn't name names, obviously just threw out the pronoun "you", but I answered naturally, obviously there must have been a serious distortion somewhere, but...

"Really, that's fine, if senior thinks that's the case, then it's fine."

"It's really nothing, don't worry."

I know very well that behind the short and clear words, my heart is full of bitterness. I must have made a mistake somewhere...

Before I knew it, I was near the station.

"Senior, just send it here."

"Oh...then be careful yourself."

"Well, senior...thank you for the coffee."

In the cold wind, Yi Caiyu held the coffee in his hand and twisted his body slowly to speak out simple words.

"Ah."

I just answered with the corners of my mouth slightly raised.

Watching Yishiyu's figure disappear into the light, I turned around and sighed unconsciously.

When I started walking, I heard the sound of the tram again...

Maybe in a certain timeline, I can handle all the interpersonal relationships around me well?

If there is, I hope the self in that world line can get the happiness that belongs to him.

Chapter 88 gift (no mutation worldline)

If asked what day is August [-]th, I don't know how many answers I can give.

The day of the papaya, the day of the apron, the day of the laugh.The day Wilbur Wright, one of the famous Wright brothers, made his first public flight in 1908.

在华夏文化里，8也是个吉利的数字，当时帝都奥运会时也是在8月8日的晚上8点08分举行的开幕式。

Similar customs are the same in our country.

For this reason, I was named Hachiman because I was born on August [-]th.Logically speaking, I should have grown into a laughing and joking person, but my personality is far from that.

It's just after five o'clock in the afternoon.

This is the entrance of the high-end apartment, and I am sitting leisurely on the sofa at the entrance of the hall.

I still remember when Yukinoshita came back to her apartment and said to me, "Your birthday happens to be the summer festival, so let's go together at that time".

It has been 5 minutes since I called her on the walkie-talkie when I got downstairs, and it should be almost time to get ready to go out and then close the door and walk into the elevator.

As I thought about it, I glanced at the elevator, and the floor display was just on the first floor.I heard a faint electronic sound announcing arrival, and the elevator doors opened silently.The woman coming out of the narrow box came straight to me.

"Awaited."

After the woman in the cherry pink bathrobe spoke, I was finally convinced that she was Yukinoshita Yukino.Not only because of the dreamlike feeling, but mainly because the posture and hairstyle are not easy to see at ordinary times.

The bathrobe she was wearing was embroidered with white morning glories.

I don't usually see her wearing a yukata, but this outfit is more elegant than before, and it is full of femininity.

She tied up her long hair and tied it behind her head with a hairpin.The swaying hair accessories and snow-white neck are very dazzling under the light in the lobby. Coupled with her natural beauty and heavy makeup, her delicate temperament is brought to the extreme.

"That...it's hard for me if you don't speak..."

After being told by her, I realized that I had been staring at her with very impolite eyes.

How should I put it, of course I expected that she would wear a yukata to the summer festival, but the destructive power was beyond my imagination.

"No... that color is a bit unexpected."

As expected of me.Trying to use adjectives other than cute ends up saying something like this.

But actually the pink yukata was a little too flashy for Yukinoshita.Although it is a choice in line with her age, most of her private servers are very girlish, so in a sense, it is actually a perfect choice?Well, it's over for being cute anyway.

"Ah, but you chose this color?"

I stood up, and she took two steps closer to me, the hairpin flowers swayed softly, and I couldn't help but look at the back of her neck again.Yukinoshita tiptoed, probably wanting me to take a closer look at her posture, and then smiled like a little devil.Made me even more embarrassed.

"That's right, that's right."

I scratched the back of my head, trying to take my eyes off her.If you don't do this, probably the Yukinoshita Appreciation will continue endlessly.

But then again, what's with this weird feeling, she's wearing a bathrobe of the color I've chosen.This feeling, although there should be a big difference, is probably similar to the legendary feeling of seeing a girlfriend wearing a boyfriend's shirt.What, it's so cute——Just as I was about to start the stage of Koyuki's cuteness and appreciation again in my mind, she showed an awkward expression.

"Is that... that's it?"

She looked up at me, eyes that can be described as as wet as the rainy season made me sweat profusely.So I really haven't praised her enough.

"No... that, it's very suitable, cute... well, it looks great..."

"Yes. Thank you."

Win, Yukinoshita seemed to have such an expression.Although it feels like I've been told, but since it's all true, I didn't say anything more.

The two of us got up at the same time and walked towards the door.Surrounded by deafening cicadas and suffocating heat as soon as I stepped out, I realized that I had missed my timing.

But even so.

I wiped my sweaty hands on my trousers and reached for hers, which was peeking out of the sleeve.I peeked at the person walking beside me and saw that she was looking up at me.

"...There are a lot of people, and they will get separated."

"Ah, it's been so long, do you still need such an excuse?"

She smiled and squeezed my hand back.Ever since I fell in love with how she looked in a yukata, I have been out of shape.

The clogs under the snow made a clicking sound.That's fine, and you don't need to answer anything.

"Why don't you wear a bathrobe?"

As far as Yukinoshita could see, I was wearing shorts and a T-shirt, the same attire that can be seen everywhere.

"Ah no, I didn't make an appointment after all... If there is something to do, it's better to wear clothes that are more convenient for movement?"

"It's just a description, what can happen..."

It was that awkward expression again, Yukinoshita seemed to be expressing dissatisfaction, and the hand holding the handbag deliberately shook a lot.Probably put a long wallet in it.Every time I look at that bag I feel like I'm being blamed.

"The main reason is that I don't have a bathrobe."

"Yeah... what a pity."

I am basically a loner, and I never thought that I would wear a yukata to the summer festival with anyone. I don’t have a yukata or even a kimono.

Perhaps this answer distracted Yukinoshita a little, and it wasn't just a simple awkward expression, this time he showed a slightly regretful expression.

"Would you like to see me in my yukata?"

"Of course it is."

Answer in seconds.I couldn't help but start to regret it, ashamed as if I had done something bad.Just as I look forward to seeing Yukinoshita in a yukata, she must be in the same mood.

"...Then why don't you buy a yukata?"

"Yeah. Next year, you have to wear it too."

After that, she let go of my hand and wrapped her slender little finger around my little finger.

"Are you ready?"

She tilted her head and said softly.The clear pupils reflected my blank face.

It’s impossible not to buy it, you have to buy a decent one.

Next year, and there will be countless next years, I will definitely wear it again.

I took the tram to the station closest to the festival, and it was really crowded with people.

The constant buzzing of cicadas no matter where you go, the heat wave that hits you every time you step outside the building, and so many people.Ah, I really want to go home at this time, but it is impossible at this time.After all, just by making this suggestion, she will be seen to make the pose that has caused headaches in the past.

"What a sea of ​​people..."

"yes......"

Just arrived at the festival venue, Yukinoshita sighed weakly.On both sides of the gentle slope leading to the main hall, there are many roadside stalls.But compared to the number of roadside stalls, there are too many people who come to sacrifice.

I managed to buy a drink on the way, but I had to wait a long time to buy something to eat, such as takoyaki or fried noodles, so I didn't buy anything.

A space for people to stop and eat is formed between the various food stalls along the road.It happened that somewhere there was a gap where the two of us could stand, and the two of us finally squeezed out of the crowd and looked at the crowd in front of us.

At this time, I thought about why Yukinoshita invited me to participate in the summer festival. After all, such activities with many people are what she is least good at.

I glanced in the direction of Yukinoshita, and she happened to be looking at me, her eyes met.

"Wait a minute, I'll go out."

She said and let go of her hand.But somehow I subconsciously took her hand again.

"Don't wait, you will get lost if you go alone in a place with so many people."

"It won't be...and, that..."

Yukinoshita tried to shake off my hand with all her strength, but her weak hand couldn't use any strength at all.Then he spoke in a barely audible voice.