Hearing this, Reiji Munakata finally let go of his eyebrows, which had been vaguely locked. His gaze was awe-inspiring and bright.

As if there were many words that were clear to each other, and there was no need for special explanations, he looked at her deeply and called out with a smile: "Xinya." ”

He looked at her as if she had just entered the industry, and suddenly she was caught by the school's discipline committee officer, and even her eyelashes trembled when she was named by him; this interesting reaction, which inexplicably made the melancholy, anger, pain, sigh and helplessness that suddenly sprouted in his heart not be able to develop according to his wishes, all dissipated somewhat.

That song...... Isn't that song she must have remembered as much as he did?

[Tell you I like you.]

The answer you get

Even if it's not what I thought

Even then, I won't hate you.]

However, in the future, everything about this song must only be sealed in the deepest part of memory, and it will not be mentioned again, right?

He looked at her quietly, as if to carve that face into his heart, and then he spoke slowly:

"You have a mission for you, and I have mine. It's good that we're all eternally fighting for the good of this world. ”

Those terrible things she just said...... It was to prevent him from falling into the guilt of almost killing his lover with his own hands and doing irreparable things for the sake of righteousness like he did after the king-killing incident, so he deliberately played the role of that shallow and vicious evil servant, so that he would have the most legitimate reason to leave her behind, and no longer carry the guilt and move on calmly, right?

But isn't that what it was sung in that song?

[Praying to the stars is not my style

But if I hadn't ended up with you

I just don't like it

So I looked up at the sky]

Even though it no longer makes sense to say this, he suddenly felt that there was still a need to say something frankly.

“...... In this way, it is as if we are always moving forward side by side together. ”

It doesn't matter if you're not in the same world, even if you're not in the same era.

Because they were in the youth activity room of Chaowei Middle School Park that year, didn't they already make an agreement - they would implement the decision they made after thinking about it, and always respect and maintain the justice and righteousness they keep.

He saw bright tears in her eyes, but slowly browled her eyebrows and smiled slightly at himself on the screen.

Then he heard her say something that he had not expected beforehand.

She said, "Yes." I'll always remember—"

"We SCEPTER 4 will carry out the responsibilities and obligations of those who wield the sword, not allow others to disturb the holy land, not allow others to disturb the world, close the eight wildernesses, and dispel the haze—"

As the smooth voice uttered his line of drawing the knife word by word, he saw that in the light screen in front of him, her tear-soaked eyes also appeared brighter and brighter, blooming with an almost impossible light.

In the end, she said aloud: "With a sword to make a sword, there is no haze in our righteousness!"

Reiji Munakata felt that he had a truly surprised look. It wasn't until she uttered the last syllable that the sense of unreality that "familiar lines were uttered word by word by the most unlikely person", and a certain magical atmosphere brought about by this unreality, suddenly dissipated.

After her words fell, he did not answer immediately because of rare surprise. So there was a sudden silence in the air for a few seconds.

Then he burst out laughing.

Sure enough, no matter how long it has been since we met, no matter whether each other is already in two worlds-

She's still the good boy she was back then.

No matter when I look back, I will never regret inviting her to form that study group with me, this amazing woman.

What a pity that I will never be able to see her again.

It's the kind of order and righteousness that he pursues and maintains all his life, even for the sake of the world, for the sake of responsibility, and for the sake of his life.

It is still an indelible and irreparable regret.

...... But there is no need for her to know this sentence.

Reiji Munegara suddenly narrowed his eyes slightly, and asked a question with a smile that seemed to have nothing to do with their previous conversation.

He asked, "...... Is anyone singing in that room you're in?"

Liu Quan was stunned. “...... Huh?!"

After uttering a syllable like this, she suddenly realized that someone was indeed singing.

Not in this room, however. Rather, in the small square in the courtyard outside, through an open window, it came in from afar.

This so-called "Parallel World Authority" may be to flaunt its radical difference from the "Time History Authority" that is called the "Government of Time", so everything seems to be in the opposite direction of the Government of Time.

The interior of the Government of Time building is decorated in a retro style, and here it is decorated in a decidedly modern style, while the building of the Government of Time looks majestic and full of authority, and the atmosphere here is very relaxed. It's now more than ten o'clock in the morning, and there are already crowds of people coming out of the building in the atrium outside the window, bathing in the warm sun today, talking and laughing, as if enjoying a rare tea break in the intense work.

And the songs that are now coming into the room are coming from the atrium outside the window. Maybe it's to coincide with this casual coffee break.

For some reason, at this moment, Ryuzumi suddenly remembered a long, long time ago, when she and Reiji Munakata were standing in the corridor of the Chaowei Middle School after school in the afternoon, and the two of them were listening to the songs coming from the playground by a window.

Of course, the melody at that time was completely different from the one at this moment.

At this moment, even though I am not standing by the window, if I listen closely, I can still hear some singing voices coming from the window.

It sings:

[No matter how many times you take a group photo.]

I can't keep precious memories

How many times after the dispute did not give in to each other

I don't know why I'm walking side by side with you again]

Liu Quan slowly curled the corners of his lips.

“...... It's the atrium outside the window, and it's time for a coffee break. It's probably a reminder of the time for the coffee break. She replied.

Reiji said a sigh, but did not speak again for the time being, but seemed to listen to the melody through the screen.

Liu Quan suddenly turned sideways slightly and raised his hand in the direction of the window.

A flash of light shot out of her right hand and slammed into the window. The window didn't shatter, just creaked, shook and slammed open.

This time, the singing voice is clearer.

[A classroom where no one returns.]

It's a little cramped

At the end of a nostalgic time

is our future]

Reiji Sogakata sighed silently and said, "...... It reminds me of the super reed middle school in the past. ”

Liu Quan grinned, but the smile melted away like a handful of ice and snow meeting boiling water.

Outside the window, the sound of light singing continued.

[Even when I meet you again.]

It's all setbacks

I can still talk for a long time

Just because we are lifelong friends

Please don't forget

Let's have an agreed high-five.]

Liu Quan finally said, "...... Yes. ”

She paused for a moment, and looked deeply at the sect portrait Reiji on the other side through the screen.

"Zong Xiang, I don't seem to have said anything all along......" she finally said aloud.

"At that time, all the memories you gave me—"

"I'm grateful. ”

Reiji Munakata looked a little surprised when he heard this, and he let out a soft oh sound from his throat, his eyes slightly wide behind the thin-rimmed glasses, staring at her face through the screen, as if trying to figure out her sincerity from her expression. After a moment, he suddenly smiled.

"You're welcome, Xinya-kun. He said.

"Although, it all started from the beginning to the end...... It's all beyond my expectations," he thought for a moment, and added.

"However, to be able to form a ...... with you Uh, that 'study group', that's already good. ”

Willow Springs: !!

His voice was as mellow as ever. However, sitting in front of the screen at the moment, wearing a blue military uniform-style coat, he already looks completely like a reliable and calm young man who will never make mistakes or waver.

He has become the cornerstone and pillar of the stability of that country and the world.

The singing voice outside the window sang:

[My friend, please believe that tomorrow will be even better

yes

Graduation is not the end

It's a new starting point]

When she left, she deeply believed that one day, he would become glorious and powerful, indomitable, and have the supreme power to keep the whole world moving forward smoothly.

And today, that's the moment.

Her gaze briefly drifted away at the small spherical timer next to the screen. Now, the timer on it says "01:00", indicating that there is only one minute left for the meeting.

She suddenly felt a deep pain that struck her heart. The pain made her throat clench, and she could barely breathe. New tears welled up in her eyes.

And now, after briefly indulging themselves and calling each other "Reisi-kun" and "Nobuya", they have returned to their original position—the moment when they can only suppress the sadness rolling in their chests and call each other with polite, cold and distant titles like "Zongxiang Senior" and "Shinya-kun".

Those who haven't reached the end of the line, in addition to feelings, expectations, titles, and memories-

A foolish impulse surged up in her chest, pushing her to blurt out: "Zongxiang senior! Actually, at that time, I thought, I was happy-"

However, before she could finish the sentence "I like you", she saw that Reiji Munakata flattened his eyebrows, curled the corners of his lips, and smiled at her.

The smile seemed to tell her that he had a complete understanding of what she was trying to say in her unfinished words, and as if to warn her that those unfinished words did not need to be spoken, just stay in her heart.

Oh, yes. Those unfinished words, since they can only leave great sorrow on both sides in vain, then perhaps it is best to let them stay in the bottom of their hearts forever at this moment.

Between a dazed, protruding sadness and a subtle tingling, her ears drilled into the final melody of the song outside the window.

My friend, those times with you

It is the best day of our youth

Those thanks that haven't been properly spoken

Then I'll give you back by giving you a high-five]

It was as if he had heard the faint singing. He frowned slightly, as if trying to discern the content of the lyrics, and then he said:

"That song...... It's singing - 'I'll give you back the thank you with a high-five', right?"

Liu Quan felt that he was speechless at all. She could only stalk her head and nod her head, confirming his guess.

Reiji Munakata smiled.

Then, without warning, he suddenly stretched out his right hand towards the screen, and just spread his five fingers, pressing his palm and five fingers tightly to the screen.

In a calm and soft tone, he said, "Well, just do it." ”

Liu Quan: "...... What?"

She muttered, and suddenly realized what he meant.

He was already keenly aware of the movement of the spherical timer she had just briefly looked away from the screen. He had already guessed that their last chance to talk was coming to an end.

However, he could not come here to see her. He's not going to come here either. Because across the other side of a screen, that world still needs his support, because that world can't lose him-

So, in that mellow and magnetic voice, he said to her in a low and gentle voice:

"If you haven't said it properly, I'll give you back with a high-five. ”

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December 14:

Next update: Every other day, at 0:00 on the 16th

And then the head of the room sprinkled sugar sand sculptures, and it felt like I had to write a total of 5,000 words, and I would finish it around Christmas, and then release the full text w

Haven't I been very diligent lately!

In addition, this chapter should have a soundtrack w

Same as the previous chapter.,The soundtrack is still the "Christmas Song" of the Back Number that everyone is already very familiar with.,Please listen to the link by yourself.

AKB48's "Give Me Five" is also referenced in this chapter.

I've always felt that it was very emotional to use this kind of melodic contrast soundtrack at parting, so I tried W again

PS. Today I want to thank the little cutie CS fungus and meow! And the little cutie Gui Crane deep a lot of feeding! to everyone is a lot more than a lot!(づ ̄3 ̄)づ╭~

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December 23:

Because I feel that a small foreshadowing about the salutation buried in this chapter doesn't seem to be well presented, so a w is added in the middle