Chapter 20—Slowly, the distance is constantly changing in the quiet daily life (14)

When I stepped into the snow again, it was already half past five in the afternoon. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

In the duplex, perhaps because of the backlight, the afterglow of the slanting sun only occasionally shines on the corner of the window, and many other places appear dim.

Walking in under the snow, put the shoes neatly at the door, and left a sentence of "I'll go change clothes", then walked to the stairs in the corner of the living room, in the room of about 60 square meters, in addition to the living room and kitchen on the first floor, the bathroom and a separate bedroom are placed on the second floor, which belongs to a small apartment, maximizing the effective use of space, so at first glance, it is quite spacious.

I put my bag on the low table and sat down along the cushion that had been made at noon, and sighed softly, saying that I couldn't find anything to do until I came under the snow.

Then, after sitting still for about five minutes, a graceful black figure slowly came from the staircase around the corner of the living room.

With that sense of "I seem to have seen it somewhere", I feel very familiar. I knew it must be under the snow, but as the shadow slowly stepped out of the dark veil, I became stunned with my mouth open.

This is.... Boxers and Vest?

Whatever it is, it's fine, but it's really foul now.

The pure white boxers used indoors cover only one-third of the thighs, revealing the pure white skin that combines white and black, the graceful curves of Mt. Fuji from the legs to the waist, the slender waist that makes it difficult to calm down, through the thin tulle of the vest, it seems that you can find a slightly bulging hill on the chest, and the slender arms like jade shoulders and willow branches slowly walk towards me with a subtle swaying rhythm, and then leave a wonderful afterimage in the air sitting opposite me.

[Finally... It's cooler..]

After sitting down, the snow began to sigh such irresponsible words.

It's not... It's a little cooler, it's like a "cold", isn't it? Even though it's indoors, it's going to be annoying. Koyukino?

[Ahh You say change clothes...]

Damn it... I quickly lowered my gaze and almost fell in... Don't lose to this level of temptation.

[Clothes?]

Under the snow, he tilted his head slightly and looked at me suspiciously

[It's already been replaced.] ]

[No, that's a big problem...]

I couldn't help but hold my head and shake my head, even though it was at home, at home... I'm here anyway...

[What's the problem?]

[..... I don't think some... Is it exposed?]

[...]

Suddenly, the eyes that had been quite gentle suddenly became extremely sharp, and two penetrating glances shot straight at me, so frightened that I almost fell back from the cushion, and finally supported it with both hands...

Immediately after, cold language rang out in the small living room

[This is my residence...] Right?]

[Hmm... No, that's right.]

Ah, I'm so scared that I've already started to tie the knot, I'm really scared.

[So do I have any questions here?]

[No...]

Hm... If I don't care, I definitely won't care, although it's just to remind you. I need to calm down.

[Whew....]

A soft sigh came from the other side, and after two seconds of silence, Xue Xia, who had regained his original tone, sat upright and continued to speak

[Hachiman-kun, let's continue with the topic at noon today.] ]

[Hmm?oh.] ]

I was puzzled for a moment, and then I was relieved, the topic of noon... Suddenly, I didn't want to continue, even though I brought it up myself, at least... Am I going to end it too?

[You say.] We're completely different, and I've thought about it this afternoon, but I didn't get an answer. ]

He shook his head gently under the snow, then looked at me calmly and said softly

[Maybe it's because the ideas are different, and the results are different.] Anyway, can you tell me why now?]

[Hawkers, it's not a big deal, so... Don't talk about this anymore...]

I looked carefully at the expression under the snow, but I didn't get any wordless reply, and of course I didn't nod or shake my head.

[But at least tell me why, Hachiman-kun, after all, I don't want to hear anything like that again.]

The calm voice wafted through the dimly lit living room, and though it wasn't particularly noteworthy, nor was it commanding, but there was an irresistible certainty in the short words.

Don't want to be listening..

I took a few deep breaths, looked at her hesitantly, and finally said slowly

[Different... It's because of individual differences.,Past, present, and future can't just go straight to everything.,Yukino.,You know??If you keep facing these things the way you did in high school.,There's no going back... The ministry has been disbanded, and the environment and characters are changing, but of course there are constants... But if you just keep these things that don't change, is it really okay?]

If you repeat yesterday's things every day, whether it's fantasies or expectations, you always think about what to protect and what to change, then this is a complete life.

If completeness is just a luxury for me, what about under the snow?

So, I just hope that she can start this indispensable journey in its entirety, my words... Probably watching from behind her.

[So what's the difference?]

After listening to my words, Xue Xia still asked back without hesitation, perhaps because he felt helpless, and his breath dragged on for a long time when he spoke

[Individual differences... Boring things, I won't deliberately guard anything, but as long as I feel that I want to guard it, just like spring, summer, autumn and winter, it changes, but it will come back, maybe there will be differences, and I won't deliberately care about those subtle things, this is me Oh, by the way, the difference you said is completely wrong, absolutely. ]

[Don't worry about that...]

Ahhh It's nice to be completely denied, but it's nice that I didn't feel unconvinced... I sighed silently, looking up at the pitch-black ceiling, if it would be too late, now

[Let's make some friends and best friends, Yukino.] ]

[These are already available.] ]

[Not just one...]

[Then... Who knows, just ordinary communication is enough. ]

Clean and direct rejection, this sentence should be a denial of most people's lives.

[also to.]

Really... It's completely different from Yono.,The sense of superiority in this regard has surpassed everyone else.,Probably Yubihama this guy would never have imagined that she had done something very remarkable without realizing it.

[Hah... Never mind. Throw in the towel]

I feel like I'm a real idiot when I suddenly bring up this topic... I can't help but bring it up when I almost know the outcome.

After laughing at myself for a few simple words, I lay down on the tatami mat softly, so... It's almost over, right?

As my head touched the tatami mat, there was a soft sound, followed by the sound of small footsteps coming closer and closer.

[Your question is over...] But my problem is just beginning, Hachiman-kun]

As soon as these words came from not far away, a figure under the snow came into view, standing beside me with a hazy smile and looking down at me lying on the ground

[You, and the night moon seniors' affairs... Can you tell me more about it? There were a lot of things I didn't care about on the phone last night.]