"So Na-chan, what's going on between you and Xiaoxiao?"

Faced with Gao Shan's question, Nishino didn't reply. She stopped her small movements, let go, and left the spoon inside the ice cream.

"Do you like it?" Seeing Nishino's silent response, Gao Shan became a little anxious, "...No, no, saying you like it is too general." Then he denied it without authorization.

"...Is it the kind of love that you want to fall in love with?" She said in a different way.

"……perhaps."

This time Nishino spoke, although it was an ambiguous answer.

"Na-chan," Takayama said in a low voice, "If you keep being vague like this, I won't understand anything."

"I don't understand anything either..."

Nishino was silent for a moment, as if he was putting a certain mood on hold to wait for it to ferment. Gao Shan looked at her, quietly waiting for her next words.

"This is the first time," Nishino said, "the first time in my life that I feel like this."

"I don't want to retreat, and I don't want to stay where I am... Xiaoxiao is a special existence in my heart, so I also hope that I can become the same special existence in Xiaoxiao's heart..."

Nishino spoke intermittently. During this period, she stared at the raw ice cream in front of her. Her slender fingers touched the surface of the glass and slid gently. The light mist condensed on the surface of the glass was cool, and the small movements of her fingers made her feel better.

.

"Xiao Shi, did I do something wrong?" She suddenly raised her head and asked, leaving Gao Shan speechless.

"...This cannot be explained right or wrong." Gao Shan said after being silent for a while.

"For me, Na-chan is also a special existence in my heart, so for Na-chan, I will never be vague if I can contribute, but..."

"Na-chan," she leaned forward slightly, hesitated, and put her hand on the back of Nishino's hand, which was slightly cold.

"I don't know Na-chan's true thoughts," Gao Shan said. "Even if your feelings for Xiaoxiao are not love, it's not that far away, right?"

Nishino bit his lip and nodded slightly.

"Nana-chan, how are you going to deal with this relationship? Are you going to let nature take its course or..." Gao Shan paused, "or are you going to stop here?"

Nishino's hand trembled, and the next moment, Gao Shan held Nishino's hand without much force, as if he was holding something fragile.

"Let me tell you first," Gao Shan said, "No matter which future you choose Na-chan, you will not feel comfortable... Have you made your choice?"

Perhaps it was Gao Shan's clumsy concern that touched Nishino's sensitive and weak heart, so Nishino smiled at her, a little reluctantly.

"Xiao Xiao made a choice." she said.

"...!"

Gao Shan's hand unconsciously exerted force, and she noticed when Nishino frowned, and then apologized with "Ah, sorry!" while retracting her hand. The surprise in her heart did not fade away.

"At that time, I knew," Nishino said, "Xiao Xiao was actually awake and just pretending to be asleep."

"Then you still-"

"...Maybe I also want Xiao Xiao to notice it, because she is a fool, sensitive and delicate about other people's affairs, and sometimes acts recklessly, but when it is her turn, she becomes clumsy. But, then

It’s also the cutest place for Xiaoxiao.”

"I am a coward. I have been staying by Xiao Xiao's side and occasionally have the illusion of 'ah, maybe I can do it too', but I still know in my heart that my words must not be as brave as Xiao Xiao - how should I deal with this?

Maybe I have some inappropriate emotions," Nishino smiled bitterly, "So, I forwarded this question to Xiaoxiao. It's a despicable thing to do, right?"

However, Gao Shan was still shocked by Nishino's actions. Although Nishino claimed to be a coward, she dared to express her feelings indirectly while Wu Geng was still awake - even if Wu Geng was pretending to sleep, which was quite beyond Gao Shan's expectations.

.Should it be said that she was foolhardy or brave? Didn't she consider what would happen next?

"I have also considered a lot of consequences. Xiaoxiao may pretend that nothing happened, so I will do the same. I will pretend nothing happened and hide this feeling deep in my heart."

"What if Xiaoxiao..." Gao Shan asked tentatively.

"As usual, nothing happened. This is the worst result I can think of." She smiled quite freely, and then said seriously: "Xiaoshi, I firmly believe that Xiaoxiao will not alienate me.

Yes, without this firm trust, I would have been hesitant to even take the first step."

"Xiao Xiao will never betray me."

Faced with Nishino who said these words so categorically, Gao Shan admired her a little.

"...after that, did Xiaoxiao say anything to Na-chan?"

In the days after Valentine's Day, Gao Shan noticed the subtle atmosphere between Wu Geng and Nishino, and tried to mediate. However, this kind of thing is too sensitive, and if you are not careful, both parties may have a knot in their hearts.

Therefore, she is also very forward-thinking, and her indomitable momentum when practicing kendo has no place in the fine network of girls' minds.

"At the end of the first anniversary live, backstage, Xiaoxiao didn't reject me. She said she needed some preparation time, about how to get along with me, about accepting me as a friend, or on top of that. Xiaoshi,

This is the best ending I could have imagined.”

"Na-chan... I'm sorry, my head is a little messy right now."

Gao Shan rubbed his head, unable to keep up with Nishino's thoughts for a while.

Have they progressed to this point?

"Ah, sorry, did I scare you?"

Although Gao Shan did not agree with the use of the word "drag" in the fifth watch, judging from the situation at the time, there may not be a better solution. Agree or refuse, as long as you make a choice, it will inevitably cause a series of

Impact.

"It's not that I'm scared," Gao Shan sighed, "Actually, I had some premonitions from the beginning, but Na-chan, you have thought about it so much. So now the matter between you and Xiaoxiao is put on hold or resolved.

The status is on the way, right? What else do you need me to do? Just keep an eye on Ikoma-chan and don’t disturb the world between the two of you?"

This last sentence was somewhat tongue-in-cheek, and it could be regarded as easing the increasingly subtle atmosphere.

"No, Xiaomi, don't make fun of me." Nishino slapped her angrily, but Gao Shan could only smile bitterly, it looked like he was already trapped.

Nishino paused and continued: "I like spending time with everyone in the Wuju Group. I just want Xiaomi to accompany me. After all, I may not have the courage to do it alone."

"Accompany you?" Gao Shan was puzzled. Accompanying for what? Being the light bulb between Wu Geng and Nishino? Didn't Nishino consider her feelings as an outsider?

Two friends suddenly started to develop a romantic relationship. What's going on? In a movie with three people, she was the only one who didn't have a name?

"Well, Na-chan, just in case, let me ask again, does Ikoma-chan know about this... it's what happened between you and Wu Geng."

"should not."

Well, now it’s better, Ikoma is not even qualified to participate in the show.

"Ah, it's just time, look."

Nishino, who had been paying attention to the time just now, led Gao Shan to look out the window.

Pedestrians were flowing on the road. On the other side of the street, under the sign of a wooden bookstore, was a petite girl in neutral casual attire. She had her hands behind her back and kicked the pebbles under her feet with the toes of her shoes. She was bored.

Waiting.

"Xiao Xiao? Why is she here? Na-chan, did you make an appointment?"

Gao Shan only had an ominous premonition in her heart at the moment. Wouldn't she have to experience the feeling of a light bulb glowing and heating up today?

But Nishino just shook his head and motioned for her to continue looking down.

Soon, on the other side of the street, another girl appeared in a light crimson dress and an orange sweater on her upper body.

The girl pressed her bangs with one hand to prevent them from getting messy while running, and holding a small beige handbag in her other hand, she ran to the front of the clock in a panic and silently combed her long hair that was scattered on her shoulders.

Wu Geng raised her hand and brushed the other person's hair. Under the warm sunlight, the girl raised her head and smiled lightly at her.

It's a quite heartwarming scene, but it's a pity that Gao Shan's attention is not on it.

"Eh?...Hiyaxiang? What about the two of them...?"

She found that her brain was a little insufficient. When did Wu Geng and Zhong Yuan become so close to each other that they could hang out together in private? Furthermore, Gao Shan glanced at Xi Ye.

How did Nishino know that the two would meet here?

"Xiao Shi, I want you to do this with me." Nishino's eyes stayed on the two people outside the window and said calmly.

"Isn't that just following -" Gao Shan blurted out subconsciously as if he thought of something.

"It's secret protection!" Nishino interrupted her mercilessly, and then took a sip of juice. His face was serious and calm, making it impossible to guess what she was thinking.
Chapter completed!