When the doorbell rang, Wu Geng just excused himself to leave.

When she arrived at the entrance, her heart gradually dropped.

She could roughly guess that Nishino was going to give her chocolates, but the other party's attitude was awkward, and she was a little embarrassed. Nishino lowered his eyes, and his long eyelashes trembled, like the fluttering wings of a bird, and she was caught by her nervous mood.

Infection, my heart started to feel anxious at the fifth watch.

Isn't it this subtle atmosphere that gives chocolates? I have never felt such a heart-touching feeling when receiving chocolates from Xiao Feiniao and the others.

Or is it because both the receiving and sending parties think too much?

Wu Geng calmed down his emotions a little and opened the entrance door.

Standing outside the door is Zhongyuan Riya Xiang.

Zhongyuan was walking back and forth outside the door. He seemed not to have expected that the door would open so soon. Instead, he shrank back like a frightened little animal.

Seeing that it was the fifth watch, she breathed a sigh of relief, but when she thought about what she was going to do next, she started to get nervous again.

"...Zhongyuan-san."

Wu Gen was a little surprised.

"Sorry, I came without authorization..."

Zhongyuan smiled sheepishly

Wu Geng had invited Zhongyuan to her home for a Valentine's Day party before. On Valentine's Day, when she gave out chocolates, she mentioned it again.

However, Zhongyuan just glanced in the direction of Xi Ye behind Wu Geng, smiled inexplicably, shook his head and refused. Wu Geng thought she had something to do that night, so he didn't force it.

Unexpectedly, during the party, the Zhongyuan Festival would suddenly arrive.

At five o'clock, I saw a slight sweat on her forehead, and guessed that she must have been jogging all the way, so she turned sideways.

"Come in quickly, Zhongyuan Sang, the party has just started..."

Zhongyuan waved his hands in panic, "No, no, no, I'll leave here after a while."

"Why are you standing at the door?" Wu Geng smiled, "You're already here."

But Zhongyuan was hesitant and shook his head. She slightly poked her head into the room and heard the lively and cheerful voices, especially Ikuta's voice.

"...Ikuta-chan, it should be inside, right?" she asked knowingly.

"Yeah, yes."

"…Where is Nishino-san?"

"Na-chan is here too," Wu Geng glanced at Zhongyuan strangely, and then said, "There are also Ikoma, Minoru, Manatsu and Ko Asuka, everyone is here."

"……that's true."

This was an expected situation, but Zhongyuan still couldn't help but feel disappointed.

"...Xiao Shixiao and Nishino-san have a very good relationship." She said softly.

"Well..." Wu Geng tilted his head, thinking of Nishino who had been together in the early days, and said, "Because we have been together from the beginning. Compared to this, Nakamoto-san, really don't want to go in?"

"Have we always been together..." Zhongyuan sighed.

"Xiao Shixiao." She cheered up, "I have something to say to you. It won't be long. After I finish speaking, I will go back."

"Zhongyuan Sang..."

"Just call me Riyaxiang," Zhongyuan interrupted her with a smile, "Aren't we close enough to call each other by our first names?"

This is true. Since the incident in October last year, Wu Geng and Zhong Yuan have become closer. They often contact each other on mobile phones, and sometimes Zhong Yuan will call specifically. Although Wu Geng has nothing to say,

But Zhongyuan always has endless things to say.

Zhongyuan was in high spirits on the phone. He was also sensitive to Wugeng's fatigue and ended the call just right. It did not put any burden on Wugeng.

Although the two of them rarely had the opportunity to go out together and had few actual face-to-face communication opportunities, after chatting on the phone for so long, their relationship had risen to the level of friends. During the New Year, Zhongyuan was the first to call to congratulate him.

We chatted for a long time before hanging up, causing the second caller, Nishino, to complain about why his phone line was always busy.

"Japanese bud fragrance."

Hearing Wugeng call her like this, Zhongyuan smiled with satisfaction.

"Xiao Shixiao, do you still remember when you helped me drive away the bastard meal last year?"

Wu Geng nodded, "It's been a long time ago, and I just called the police, but I didn't actually do anything. There is no need for Riyaxiang to remember this all the time. You must have been scared at that time."

"If it hadn't been for that incident, according to my personality, I probably wouldn't have had the chance to get so close to Xiao Shixiao. I think it's a great thing to be able to exchange mobile phone numbers and chat on the phone in a normal way, although because of the time,

We couldn't go out together, but we also attended several parties at Xiao Shixiao's house."

"...I think it's a very good thing." She repeated it again.

"Um...Hiyaka?"

At five o'clock, I felt vaguely strange.

"I am very happy to be invited to the Valentine's Day party. I am really, very happy. I almost jumped up on the spot. Thank you."

Having said this, Zhongyuan bowed deeply to Wu Geng to express his gratitude.

Wu Geng hurriedly stepped forward to help her up, feeling vaguely that something was wrong.

Huh? Why do you feel like I'm going to be given a good guy card?

She quickly pushed this irrelevant thought out of her mind.

"However, I feel uneasy at the same time when I am happy," Zhongyuan continued, "Because Xiaoxiao and Nishino-san... have a deep bond with Nishino-san. From the time we were together in the early days until now, I have been together for a few short years.

Months of getting along with each other are simply incomparable. In the past, I just watched from a distance. Finally, I had the opportunity to join in, but I always felt uncomfortable. I was invited, worried, and treated like a guest... I didn’t want to

Like this, I don’t want this.”

"...But there's nothing we can do about it, right? I've missed a lot of opportunities, including my sister running in front of me, being assigned under, and not being able to muster up the courage to talk to Xiao Shixiao in the first place...

…Really, I have missed a lot of opportunities. So sometimes I think, ah, everything I am encountering now should be God’s punishment for me for not cherishing it... But, but ah.”

"...Riyaxiang."

Facing the gradually agitated Zhongyuan, Wu Geng really didn't know what to say. She understood that what Zhongyuan needed now was not comfort. But apart from verbal comfort, what else could she do.

"But, it's not okay to continue like this. If I don't seize the opportunity myself, I will only stay in an awkward position. This position is inappropriate whether I choose to move forward or retreat. Even so, even so! Xiaoshi

night."

Zhongyuan made up his mind to look at Wu Geng. Looking at the girl in front of her who was half a head shorter than her and a full year younger than her, she often felt a little bit inferior.

During the handshake party incident, she hid in a corner and waited to pray for others to rescue her, but Wu Geng had already stepped forward to take on responsibilities that did not belong to her. The illegitimate meal incident was still a replay of the role she played at that time.

When will she really grow up and face those things that she is timid and afraid of? Will she be able to turn twenty years old in 2016? No, with this idea, she will never become an adult. She will always only

Hiding in the corner feeling sorry for myself.

——The bea of ​​BlackBerry Carbon is invincible, so don’t worry about it and just launch it with all your strength!

"Xiao Shixiao. Even if moving forward or retreating are not the right options, even so——"

Zhongyuan took a deep breath.

"Even so, moving forward is better than retreating, right?"

Zhongyuan decided to move forward!

She reached into her bag and touched the chocolate she had carefully prepared.

It can be said, she thought.

I will definitely be able to say what I say now!

"Xiaoxiaxiao, I——"

"...Xiao Xiao?"

In an instant, Zhongyuan felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured on his head. The passionate flame struggled for a moment, then whined and went out, turning into a wisp of smoke and dissipating unwillingly.

She was controlled by her momentary emotions, and only then did she break free.

By the way! Then she remembered that Nishino was still in the house, and the other members were still in the house!

Wu Geng turned slightly sideways, and Nishino at the entrance was exposed to Zhongyuan's sight.

Nishino was wearing khaki loose trousers that reached his ankles, and the hem of his shirt was tucked into the waistband of his pants and hanging on one side. The heating in the room was turning on, but Zhongyuan felt his fingers were cold.

Zhongyuan felt that her body was stiff, like a machine that had not been running for a long time. She quickly took out her hand from the bag, and she seemed to hear the sound of bones crunching and rubbing in her ears.

"Nishino-san..."

In short, Zhongyuan forced a smile.

"...Zhongyuan-san."

Nishino looked at her with a complicated expression.

Out of the corner of his eye, Zhongyuan noticed Wu Geng standing by the door, smiling awkwardly.
Chapter completed!