Chapter 228 cuts ties with the self from last week.
Chapter 228 cuts ties with the self from last week.
The next day after school, a light drizzle fell from the clear blue sky, like a thin veil shrouding the area.
At the shoe-changing area in the entrance hall of the teaching building, the sounds of students talking mingled with the patter of falling rain.
The weather in Tokyo lately has been like this, with occasional light rain.
It comes quickly and goes quickly.
This time, Bai Qiu didn't have Su Shi by his side, but fortunately, he brought his own umbrella.
"Autumn."
Gao Songdeng's voice suddenly came from behind him. Bai Qiu turned around and saw a girl who looked like a little penguin walking towards him.
"Ano-chan... what's wrong?"
Gao Songdeng glanced at the rain outside the building, then gently shifted his gaze to Bai Qiu, his expression somewhat troubled.
Yesterday, Takamatsu Akari was still enjoying the time she spent alone with Shiraaki and hadn't yet noticed that Chihaya Aine was acting strangely.
But today, Aine still avoided the two of them, didn't go to the astronomy club, and left in a hurry after school.
The lamp, which can sense other people's inner emotions, also noticed that Aine's emotions were not right.
Even the lamp noticed? So Aine really has been putting on a brave face these past two days... Bai Qiu thought to herself.
Although Aine didn't show anything at school, Bai Qiu could still tell that she was feeling down.
"Don't worry, Deng." Bai Qiu breathed a sigh of relief and assured Deng, "I will restore Aine's vitality."
Takamatsu tilted her head, still unaware of what had happened to Aine.
But she trusted Bai Qiu unconditionally.
"Yes, Qiu, I believe you."
A smile bloomed on his cheeks, and his head bobbed gently like a chick pecking at rice. Gao Songdeng then imitated the gesture he had seen used to encourage others, raising his clean, white fist and shouting, "Go for it!"
The lamp standing there is so cute; Bai Qiu seemed to be inspired.
He nodded slightly, his gaze shifting to the rain outside. Bai Qiu's eyes gradually hardened, and he made up his mind completely.
He didn't want to wait a moment longer; he was going to find Aine right now.
Even if Aine avoids him.
He's going too, he'll go straight to Aine's house to see her!
Bai Qiu admitted that the reason why Ai Yin became the current Gray Ai Yin was because of the problems he had caused in the past.
Chihaya Aine took ninety-nine steps forward towards him, waiting for his final step, but he not only failed to take that crucial final step.
She even took a step back, hurting Aine's heart and turning her into Gray Aine.
Bai Qiu announced that he has severed ties with the person he was last Saturday.
The one who, because of Xiangzi and the lamp, failed to see his own true feelings, is already dead.
At this point, anything else you do is pointless.
Only sincerity!
The right thing to do is to stand up and take responsibility like a real man.
He wanted to apologize to Aine, no! ...Aine probably didn't want to hear his apology at all.
He wanted to be honest with Aine and tell Chihaya Aine his truest thoughts!
……
After saying goodbye to the lights at school, Bai Qiu set off for Chihaya's house.
now.
He was standing at the door of Ai Yin's house, holding an umbrella, looking up at the small balcony of Ai Yin's room.
Bai Qiu took out her phone and sent a message to Ai Yin.
[Bai Qiu: Ai Yin, is now a good time? I'm at your door, I need to tell you something.]
inside the house.
Chihaya Aine was startled when her phone suddenly received a special notification tone that she had set for Bai Qiu.
What's with the feeling of even a touch of joy?
Just moments ago, she was still a little resentful that Bai Qiu wasn't 'bothering' her today.
Chihaya Aine, who had been sitting on the small sofa with her knees drawn up to her chest, quickly moved to the window. She carefully peeked out and tried to look down through the crack in the window.
Bai Qiu's tall and straight figure stood outside like a great tree.
Idiot, it's raining and the wind is so strong, you should just go and take shelter under her eaves!
Actually, even though she was rejected, Aine wanted to get along with Bai Qiu like good friends.
But I couldn't overcome that inner hurdle so quickly.
After all, I told her I liked two people... but I still don't have her...
[Chihaya Aine: Um... Shiraaki, I'm sorry, I have something to do outside and haven't gone home yet. It's raining, you should go home first.]
Bai Qiu frowned slightly at her phone; naturally, she didn't believe Ai Yin's explanation.
Bai Qiu: Then I will wait for you to come back.
[Chihaya Aine: That would be too late. How about we talk about it when we go to school tomorrow? Or you can tell me on the phone.]
Bai Qiu: No, this is very important, I must say it in person.
Bai Qiu said firmly.
Just when he thought he might have to stand there and wait, the door to Ai-yin's house suddenly opened.
Bai Qiu blinked in surprise.
Chihaya Aine's mother opened the door and warmly welcomed Shiraaki into the house.
"Did you have a fight with Aine?"
In the living room, Mrs. Chihaya, with an expression of schadenfreude, asked a question with a smile.
Although Ai-yin's behavior at home these past few days has been no different from usual, how could she hide it from her mother?
Now that Bai Qiu has arrived, Ai Yin is not like before, excitedly running down to open the door.
Therefore, Lady Chihaya easily connected it to Hakushu.
"I guess so," Bai Qiu said somewhat awkwardly.
Seeing this, Mrs. Chihaya couldn't help but chuckle twice. Then she handed Bai Qiu a clean towel, poured him a cup of tea, and told him with a kind smile.
"Bai Qiujun, actually my daughter is very easy to please!"
"I'll give you the key to Aine's room in a bit, and the rest is up to you."
No one knows a daughter better than her mother. Aine may have a bit of a temper, but she can be easily coaxed, because Aine is also a gentle and considerate girl.
Because Chihaya Aine had said so many good things about Shiraaki at home, and because Shiraaki had stood outside in the rain waiting for Aine.
Mrs. Chihaya has a very high opinion of Shiraaki, and she already has the look of someone who has chosen her son-in-law.
"Okay, thank you, auntie."
Bai Qiu took the towel somewhat guiltily and wiped the water stains off her hair.
He took another tactical sip of tea.
Ai Yin is probably easy to coax.
But what if we hear his "confession" later?
Despite his confident assertions in front of the lamp, Bai Qiu actually lacked confidence.
They might not even be able to remain friends, let alone be in a band for life.
But if Ai Yin agrees, the band for life might become a band for one lifetime.
Then... Bai Qiu could still feel the warmth and enthusiasm of Aine's mother.
I'm afraid that once Mrs. Chihaya finds out what he's thinking, she won't be so friendly to him anymore, and she'll definitely kick him out!
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