The rain fell at dusk, falling on the shade of the trees in the yard of the Tsutsui family's house, and then dripped down from the green branches. A solemn sound of rain could be heard on the roof of the Tsutsui family's house.
Late autumn is a dry season here, but this heavy rain somehow fell on the Tsutsui family.
It got dark very early in the rain, and the Tsutsui family closed the doors and windows early. The mother was preparing to cook for the evening, but suddenly found that her daughter was not at home.
Tsutsui Ayame was standing by the Yamazaki River. She was holding a black umbrella with some gray rust spots on the handle.
The Yamazaki River this month has become a bit desolate. The neatly arranged cherry blossom trees on both sides of the river are no longer in full bloom. Only the bare trunks and branches are left there, waving in the wind. So the heavy rain falls on the lake and makes a splashing sound.
, the lake is filled with light blue and gray-white water of different shades.
Tsutsui Ayame stared blankly at the river, in the sky that was about to turn completely dark.
Sorry, I'm late. Ayame Tsutsui heard the apologetic tone of the gentle boy behind her, so she turned around.
The black umbrella blocked her sight. She subconsciously raised the umbrella to a comfortable angle, and then saw the face.
Somewhat strange but familiar.
You're here. Tsutsui Ayame's tone was very gentle, as usual.
Well, I didn't expect that it suddenly started to rain heavily. I originally wanted to come here early, but when it started to rain, I had to run back temporarily to get an umbrella. He said.
Long time no see. When Ayame Tsutsui faced him, she always had an unspeakable emotion in her heart, as if it was blocked in the corner of her heart. When she saw him, it all came out.
They hadn't seen each other for only a few months, not a long time. He seemed to want to get closer as he spoke, but Tsutsui Ayame's black umbrella seemed to be the best obstacle, causing him to immediately step back from the steps he had just taken.
Tsutsui Ayame lowered her head and saw his footsteps approaching and then retreating. Suddenly, she remembered that he seemed to be like this in the past.
elder brother.
Tsutsui Ayame suddenly shouted.
A smile suddenly appeared on his face.
I thought you wouldn't call me that. Nishino said.
No, I've always wanted to call you that, no, it's only you who made me want to call you that. Tsutsui Ayame's tone became eager, like a bird waiting for the sky to clear up on the treetops before it can spread its wings.
So Nishino stretched out a hand and rubbed her petite head. Tsutsui Ayame accepted this touch, which she didn't know whether it was intimate or distant.
Her black hair was slightly damp, probably because the water droplets scattered by the wind fell on her hair.
Doesn't it matter, Shiraishi-senpai, that you are alone in the hotel? Tsutsui Ayame asked. Ever since she learned about their relationship, she would always think about it, and even when she was resting, she would be unable to do so because of the thoughts that came to her mind.
Have a smooth sleep.
It's okay, she's resting, she's a little tired from shopping in Nagoya today.
It's great, Tsutsui Ayame thought, when will I be able to go shopping with him? I have also fantasized about this kind of thing before, and even more deeply, especially late at night, but every time I think about it, I think about myself
You will become confused, forget what you were thinking, and then start imagining again, and the cycle starts over and over again.
Have you had dinner? Nishino suddenly asked.
No, she replied, her mother is making dinner. She usually takes a long time to cook, so she can go back to eat later.
Maybe it's too late. Tsutsui Ayame added in her mind.
Oh. Nishino doesn’t seem to know what to say.
Tsutsui Ayame felt that he was a little embarrassed. She was indeed too reckless to ask him out this time, so what should she do?
Well...how long will Brother Nishino stay this time?
It will take about three days, and I will go back after playing for a while.
kindness.
So the topic fell into such silence again, the dark sky and the rain that did not reduce at all continued like this. There were no pedestrians on the river embankment, and there was only a slightly cold wind.
Tsutsui Ayame suddenly sneezed.
Be careful of catching a cold. Do you want to hold an umbrella? After Nishino said this, Tsutsui Ayame looked up, quickly put away her umbrella and got into his side.
Go back, I will take you home.
Tsutsui Ayame's delicate nose made a whimpering sound, and she responded gently, and then the two of them took steps.
After taking two steps, Tsutsui Ayame took courage, took his umbrella-holding arm with her right hand, and placed his arm firmly on her chest.
She could feel the opponent's arm trembling slightly on her chest, and her steps slowing down slightly.
It seems to be effective, Tsutsui Ayame thought, and slowly followed suit.
Next to the Yamazaki River was a path made of cement and some small pools. The two of them were walking on this path.
Brother, I have something to tell you. Tsutsui Ayame spoke. She looked at the houses on the roadside not far away, and could only see an inconspicuous outline in the misty black.
What's wrong? Nishino half turned his face and asked.
I have always wanted to thank you for taking care of me. She also turned her face and looked at him from bottom to top. Her eyes were shining brightly in the sky, as if they could bloom with light.
You're welcome. After all, you are the youngest in the group, so you still call me brother, which is what you should do. Nishino's answer was quite satisfactory, which made Tsutsui Ayame a little disappointed, but she actually didn't make a decision in her heart, and the wind and the blowing
It sways like falling rain.
The two of them walked, passing by houses, some of which were familiar to Tsutsui Ayame, but she could only recall the general face, and some even only remembered a name.
Her home was approaching, and Tsutsui Ayame's heart suddenly sank. She saw her mother waiting at the door from a distance, looking in her direction.
It's really not good. She doesn't even have the chance to make a decision. Tsutsui Ayame was in a bad mood, and she felt that the wind had become shrill.
Reason told her that she should let go of his arm, but she was a little reluctant to let go.
The two of them walked for a while, and Tsutsui Ayame seemed to be able to see the expression on her mother's face, which was a little confused and uneasy.
Tsutsui Ayame felt that his arm seemed to be trying to break free, so she clamped it tightly instead.
Nishino turned to look at her, puzzled by her stubborn behavior.
Then I saw only a clear smiling face.
Brother, I like you. Tsutsui Ayame suddenly stopped.
He was a little caught off guard.
Then, Tsutsui Ayame finally let go of her arm, but she raised her head and stood on tiptoes, wrapping her hands around his neck that was covered with water drops.
I have liked you since a long time ago, brother, brother Nishino.
sorry.
He was stunned there, as if this sudden confession had disturbed his heart.
Tsutsui Ayame's lips just touched each other. On this windy and rainy evening, under her mother's hesitant and panicked eyes, the wide canopy of the black umbrella covered their upper bodies, just like Tsutsui Ayame's house.