Cloudy days are a characteristic of Hokuriku.

In Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, Asahdaka just successfully held its sports meeting today.

After the closing ceremony, the students returned to the classroom one after another and began to pack up and go home.

"I'm so exhausted~~~..."

Yuko Masaka was lying on the table, looking like she had exhausted all her strength.

Seeing this, Sayu couldn't help but smile and handed over the Pocari power in his hand.

"Thank you for your hard work~ Let's have something to drink."

"Thanks……"

Yuuko groaned feebly and sat up, leaning on the table.

She took the Pocari and twisted it twice, but it didn't open.

"Ah, I'm sorry, I'll do it." So Sayu took Pocari back and opened it.

Plop.

"Here~ please use."

"Thank you, Sayu-chan, you are so kind~!"

"You're welcome~"

Masaka Yuko brought the drink to her mouth, raised her chin and took two sips before breathing a sigh of relief.

"Phew, it's so cold! But I'm alive..."

"You are really exaggerating, Yuko." Sayu couldn't help but smile at her appearance. At the same time, she stretched her hands behind her head and untied the high ponytail tied up for the sports meeting.

A head of beautiful, spotless hair blooms suddenly, appearing smart and elegant.

"That's not an exaggeration!" - Yuko Masaka wanted to retort, but she was distracted by the scene in front of her, and the words that came to her lips turned into a cry...

"so beautiful……"

"Eh?"

"Hey, Sayu-chan..."

"……What?"

"What on earth do I need to do to be as beautiful as you?"

"Well……?"

While Sayu didn't know what to say, Yuko Masaka opened her fingers and counted them.

"Not only is she beautiful, smart, gentle and brave, she also won many first places in sports games..."

"Although I have seen this kind of girl on TV shows, I never thought that such a person actually exists and is my friend. I must be dreaming, right?"

"Stop talking." Sayu's eyes wandered around with no place to rest, and he let out a very distressed breath: "You suddenly spoke so seriously that I don't know how to react."

"Ah~ She's so cute even when she's shy, she's like an angel~!"

"..."

While they were laughing, Teacher Misaki also walked into the classroom.

"——Everyone, go back and take your seats. The class meeting is about to begin."

"""""Okay~""""

The students agreed one after another and returned to their seats.

"——"

"——"

A few established matters were briefly announced, and safety issues were explained.

Teacher Misaki quickly ended the class meeting and informed everyone that school was over.

Hao's no-nonsense style is very characteristic of her.

After packing her things, Yuko Masaka came to the last row and asked Sayu if she wanted to go to the coffee shop, and Sayu happily agreed.

The two left the school together and took the train to Asahikawa Station.

Then we came to the very stylish coffee shop that we had been to before.

"Shall we sit in the corner by the window?"

"OK, all right."

The two of them walked to the corner and sat down together.

The waiter brought ice water and menus.

Whether it is the autumnal equinox or the cold winter, basically all stores only provide ice water.

"Do you want to order now?"

"Ah, yes, please give me the yuzu soda and raw cheesecake. What about you, Sayu-chan?"

Sayu pondered over the menu for a while, and then said: "Then I want matcha...Sorry, please give me a pure mojito."

"Okay, then please wait a moment~"

The waiter took the order and turned to leave.

"Hey, Sayu-chan, don't you want anything to eat?"

"No for now, maybe I'll add it later."

"That's it~" Masaka Yuko nodded her head and said with a smile: "I thought you would order the matcha fringe as usual, did you change the flavor?"

"Well, I just wanted to drink something refreshing because I participated in a sports meeting for a day. It's nothing special."

"Hmm, speaking of you, Sayu-chan~"

"?"

"Did you confess to someone again at the sports meeting just now?"

——Crack.

Ice cubes clinked against the glass.

Sayu, who was drinking water, suddenly stopped.

"...Why do you know that kind of thing?"

"Because, weren't you called to the back of the gym? I happened to see you when I went to wash my hands... so what?" Masaka Yuko held her cheek, quite interested.

"Did you agree? Or refused~?"

"...Rejected." Sayu said, taking a sip of ice water, exhaling slightly, and placed the cup on the table.

"As expected, I rejected it~ Hmm...should I say that you are worthy of Sayu-chan? The flower of the high mountain in our school."

"You know I don't like that name..."

"Hehe, I really don't know what kind of boy can make your heart beat~"

At this time...

"——Sorry to bother you." The waiter carrying a tray came over and interrupted their conversation.

"Thank you for your waiting. Here are the drinks and cakes you ordered."

The waiter quickly put down their things for the two of them and left quickly.

The transparent glass is filled with a bubbling light yellow drink, and is dotted with dark green mint leaves. Just looking at it makes people feel cool.

Sayu took the cup, opened her lips slightly, bit the plastic straw inserted inside, and took a sip.

As the cold liquid enters the mouth, a refreshing mint flavor blooms on the tip of the tongue.

Countless jumping tiny bubbles are like drizzle in spring in Hokuriku, falling on the body and soaking into the skin, bringing a bit of refreshing coolness.

"..."

Sayu's expression gradually relaxed naturally, and the expression on her face became softer.

"Speaking of which, have you decided which university you want to go to? Sayu-chan."

"Hmm... As for me, it's probably Hokkaido University, right?"

"perhaps?"

"Well, my mother and brother both said it's okay, and they also got the qualifications to be recommended for admission, so that should be it..."

"--Wait!"

After hearing this, Masaka Yuko interrupted her and asked seriously: "Did the recommended admission qualifications you just mentioned refer to Hokkaido University?"

"...Huh? Well, that's it."
To be continued...