Why does the Ruined King still fall in love?

"Oh, brother, can't you speak normally?"

After finishing the meal and serving it to the dining table, Komachi and I sat down facing each other.At this moment, Komachi spoke up.

I looked at Komachi suspiciously.

"Komachi doesn't know what kind of problems my brother has encountered in his life, and even if he knows, he probably won't be able to help solve it."

Hearing this, my heart became heavier.Even Komachi knows that we, as friends, may not be able to do anything about the difficulties encountered by those around us.Even Komachi knows that the so-called bonds are often unreliable.Even Komachi knows that there are some things that can only be borne in silence.

"But brother, you still have to say it."

Eh?

"Komachi and my brother have lived together for more than ten years. No matter how unpredictable and ignorant my brother is, Komachi can already understand what is on my brother's mind."

Although such words are very warm, I still don't want to be told by Komachi on the spot that I have been seen through by her long ago.I turned my face to one side.

"Not only that, Komachi is also willing to understand my brother and become his strength after knowing the whole story."

The temperature on my face is getting higher and higher.Komachi is already a high school student, growing up, he should have his own troubles to worry about.But her useless brother still can't solve his own problems, and always makes his sister worry about him.I can't even make my younger sister grow up without any worries. I'm really not a good brother.

"But, sister Yukino is different. Sister Yukino is not like Komachi. For more than ten years, no matter whether she wants to or not, she can only live with such a bad person; so if my brother doesn't talk to sister Yukino well, there are many things I don’t know. It’s hard for sister Yukino to know what my brother is going through, and my brother is not smart enough to know what sister Yukino is facing.”

But... even if we talk, how much can we understand each other's situation?

"One more thing, Komachi wants my brother to remember. Did Komachi not listen carefully when my brother told Komachi before?"

"No...why ask this suddenly..."

"Brother, do you think Komachi won't listen carefully?"

"I don't think so..."

"why?"

"because......"

Ah, does this guy want me to praise her, "You are...the cutest...sister...something..."

There was no sound on the other side.I looked up, and Komachi had a disgusted, disgusted and unbearable expression on his face...

"Oh, let's not talk about this disgusting confession."

She waved her hand and drove away the air I was breathing, "Brother is also what Komachi cares about most (voice is very small)...brother, so Komachi will understand brother no matter what. And Yukino The same is true for my sister. Since she is sister Yukino, shouldn't she be the person my brother should trust the most?"

"Although when my brother is useless, he will pour bitterness on Komachi and sister Yukino regardless of 21, so it is really annoying to treat us as tool people."

I deeply reflect on this.

"But being trusted by my brother like this will make Komachi happy. Komachi has no doubts, and sister Yukino is also like this."

...Really, will it be like this...

"Besides, when my brother used Totsuka-san as livestock, why did you take it for granted like an arrogant bourgeois?"

"I know I was wrong... I will definitely improve my attitude in the future..."

"Because I believe in the relationship with Brother Totsuka and the others! When my brother encountered great difficulties, they all helped. At that time, my brother would trust them, why not now?"

I did believe them, but...

"Why doesn't brother trust Komachi and sister Yukino anymore?"

Komachi glared at me rather angrily.She raised her fist and tapped me on the forehead.

"pain......"

I called out out of politeness.

How can it hurt?People like me have the hardest head, even if you break through the south wall, you won't look back.If I walk into a dead end, the result must be that I knock the dead end out of the way.

However, it was this kind of drive to go all the way to the dark that made me take too many detours and miss too many things that should be cherished.

I no longer need Komachi to continue persuading me.Those relationships are precious, I've learned that.

I realized even more that those relationships are exactly the things that I absolutely cannot give up.

Indeed, this world is even more boring, colder, and cruel than I imagined. There are too many things that have no meaning at all, and are simply a waste of life.

But because of this, I should never just doubt the facts that I have confirmed with my youth, and the value that I have confirmed with my short life; What is warm, gentle, meaningful, and valuable; because of this, I should protect those important people, maintain the most cherished relationship, and never let them get any dirt, and never Let your own disbelief destroy them.

Because that's all I have left.

On Saturday, after breakfast, I was lying comfortably on the couch, not thinking about anything.In fact, this is the result of giving up thinking: last night I used all my brainpower to think about how to speak to Yukinoshita.Tossing and turning impatiently, I looked at the clock and found that it was already 4 o'clock in the morning, and my brain had already lost the ability to think due to fatigue.That's why I wanted to catch up on sleep but was disturbed by my sister.

Because as soon as Komachi cleared the table, he came over and took my arm.

"I'm so lazy, brother. I finally came back for a weekend, and I went shopping with Komachi! When my brother comes home, there is not enough food!"

"Has my appetite ever been this terrible... It's okay Komachi, even if I don't eat..."

"stand up!"

Komachi let go of my hand and folded his arms violently across his chest.

"Yes!"

Seeing such a terrifying expression, I knew it was better to obey.

"Let's go for a walk together! My brother is also going to help with grocery shopping to make up for the free food at home."

"Komachi, you're getting stricter with my brother..."

"Who made my brother such a waste, Komachi couldn't sleep well, so my brother also wanted to accompany Komachi."

Komachi's tone was still fierce, but his gaze was slightly off.

Walking outside, we arrived at the lalaport shopping plaza.Chiba deserves to be the number one city in the world, and the things in the shopping plaza are not as monotonous as those in Tokyo.

After Komachi entered the shopping mode, she skillfully acted like a housewife, looking around, not wanting to let any good products escape her sight.I can't help but feel ashamed of how good I am at this, barely knowing how to pick things apart from some thoughts on food and electronics.So I had no choice but to follow Komachi and watch her touch and rummage through several towels, and finally chose one and put it in the basket.Komachi went back and forth between body wash and shampoo, and finally chose a brand I didn't recognize at all, and put it in the basket.

"Well, with these things, I will definitely be able to wash away the stinky bad luck on my brother's body."

Komachi didn't even look at me, but just fiddled with the things he just bought thoughtfully, and said as if he had come to a conclusion.

But your brother will be hurt when he hears this?

"Okay, let's go get some food."

Saying that, Komachi led the way to the bakery.

Although it is said to be a bakery, in fact, there are not only bread, but also various snacks.There are not many Japanese-style ones, mainly Western-style ones. In the transparent window, reflecting the dim yellow light in the store, the puff pastry and honey coating on the dim sum shimmer slightly, which looks quite attractive.

"Well, you can buy a pack of toast. Baguettes are not needed. Oh, this honey bread is good."

Komachi walked along the counter thinking, while I followed her and looked at the things on the counter.

Honey bread, I remember that someone would buy this thing for unknown reasons when there was an event, and then share it with me.I always silently disliked whether it would be unhygienic to eat it with my hands, and I always silently complained that the honey coating was not enough when chewing the bread invited by others, and the taste completely exposed the fact that it was just bread, and it always I feel a little choked.

"Shop manager, pack me a honey bread!"

A very energetic and crisp voice sounded.

"Ah, put one on for me too!"

Komachi hurriedly followed up.

"Ah, sorry, there is only the last one left now. The others are still being worked on, and I'm afraid it won't be until the afternoon."

The store manager said with an embarrassed smile.

Eh?

I'm not surprised there's only one honey loaf left.Anyway, I turned around abruptly and saw Yuigahama's eyes widened in surprise.

"Xiaoqi? And Komachi? Why are you here?"

"How come... I'm the one who wanted to ask that? Oh, oh, oh, that's where you bought those breads."

"Huh? What are you talking about, Xiaoqi? Why are you a bit inexplicable... Long time no see, Xiaoqi's words are becoming more and more difficult to understand?"

"I mean, isn't this thing too bready? It's super bready! So why are you still buying it..."

I said it with a serious face, and gestured like a jade rope, as if I was explaining the room for improvement of the product like a business partner.Absolutely can't stop, even if I act like a fool, I can't let her see that I'm so flustered that I don't know what to say...

The question mark on Yubihama's head was getting bigger and bigger, she tilted her head, and the question mark almost crushed her dumpling.

"Sister Yui! Komachi misses you!"

Komachi pushed me away and fell on Yuigahama's chest.This movement was obviously well cushioned; if the same movement happened to Yukinoshita, she might have been thrown down by Komachi.

"Yeah, yum! I miss you too, Komachi, but didn't we just chat on Line last night..."

Yuigahama continued drawing question marks with difficulty breathing.

"what!"

Komachi hurriedly said, "There is only the last piece of bread left, so Komachi will give it to sister Yui!"

It was originally what people wanted first...

"is it okay?"

Yuigahama was still talking without knowing it.She really had a hard time going out today...

"Uh-huh!"

"Well, anyway, I planned to eat it at noon, so Komachi and Xiaoqi should come too!"

"Ah, no need, I'm going to eat at noon..."

Komachi stomped on me with his heel.

"Okay! Sister Yui, do you want to buy anything? Let's go shopping together!"

Although Komachi's feet were merciless, there was still an angelic smile on his face.Terrible...my sister has changed...

"Well, I'm going to buy something to eat, for me, and for Sabre..."

If you say that, people will mistakenly think that you and Sabre eat the same thing.

"Then, this way! Komachi is here to guide everyone!"

Komachi led us to the store entrance.

"Wait, I haven't paid yet..."

Yuigahama said in despair...

Komachi was wearing a top like a sailor suit, and a skirt of a length that worried her brother.Yuigahama is wearing a pullover with a cute pattern, an unbuttoned striped shirt exposed from the collar, and some baggy jeans on his legs, looking quite homely.

My everyday wear hasn't changed since high school so I won't describe it...

When I was in the third grade of high school, I was addicted to being a sister-controller. Every day I saw my sister making clothes on campus, and I felt a warm affection in my heart.In the nearly one year since Yubihama's graduation, it is obvious that he has not dressed as badly as before. Although it looks casual, it still makes people feel that there are some careful arrangements.

"What is brother staring at here?"

"Huh? Ah, the eyes are disgusting..."

"Sister Yui, let's go..."

Ok!I won't look at you anymore, let's look at these foods!Why so much bread!

The two of them are as close as before, like good friends who often go shopping together.

I can't help but think of someone who was absent.She must have missed Yuigahama too, and Yuigahama must have missed her too.

Next time, I'll definitely have her back in this picture.

"Small business."

"Small business!"

"Ah, yes!" I snapped back to my senses.Yuigahama was shrugging his shoulders, his face was full of dissatisfaction, and his eyes were staring at me.

"Really, what is Xiaoqi thinking about again? Komachi is gone!"

I looked around, but there was no sign of Komachi.

Just now, when walking into the middle of these rows of tall shelves, Komachi seemed to have gradually walked to the edge of our sight, and then disappeared...

I had a premonition of this unfolding when I saw Yuigahama.It wasn't the first time Komachi dumped me alone to a difficult girl.It's just that she originally thought that she and Yubihama had premeditated, but now judging from Yubihama's reaction, she also doesn't know about it.

Also, am I too arrogant to think that Yuigahama would do such a premeditated plan?

My cell phone rings.

"Brother! Komachi brought home the things I bought first! Brother, please stay with sister Yui~"