[Why..... I'd say something like that.... Obviously, as long as it's the same as usual...] When I got home, Yubihama stayed alone in my room, lying on the table where I used to read and study, constantly thinking about today's events. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 info[but.... I'm a little scared again, but the two of them have been getting closer and closer lately...]

There was a knock at the door, [Yui, I'm in] It's Mom.

Without waiting for Yubihama to answer, he opened the door directly and walked in, still carrying today's dinner in his hand, and saw Yubihama lying on the desk [What's wrong with Yui, I don't have energy after I came back today, and I won't eat dinner] said, and put the dinner in my hand on the table.

[Mom, I said I was just a little tired, and I had already eaten dinner outside, and now I'm very full] Yubihama left the desk and sat down at the table.

Her mother looked at her with a disappointed look on her face and complained [Eh, it's a pity that I wasted the curry I specially prepared]

Yubihama looked at the dinner on the plate, was it curry, or was it her favorite kind, was it specially prepared for me by my mother?

[Mom, put it in the refrigerator first, I'll eat it tomorrow, I'm really full now] curry, he doesn't seem to like spicy things....

[That's okay, it's okay, remember to eat it, so it won't disturb your rest.] A gentle smile appeared on Yubihama's mother's face, and she lifted her plate and prepared to go out.

Just as her mother was about to go out, Yubihama stopped her

[Mom, etc.]

After hearing her daughter's voice, Yuhihama's mother stopped and turned to look at her

[What's wrong?] ]

Yubihama said with some hesitation [Mom, I have something.... Want to ask... Ask you... What should I do...]

Mother smiled slightly, and once again made it to the opposite side of Yubihama, and looked at her with a smile [Our Yui also has a brain, ah, it really grows]

[Eh~ Mom, what do you mean? Yubihama looked at his mother in front of him a little helplessly, the boredom in his heart calmed down a little, took a few deep breaths, and finally said his problem.

[Mom, if I... There is something to want....]

[Oh, what does Yui want?

[No, Mom, listen to what others have to say] Because of the relationship that finally made up her mind to speak out about the problem but was interrupted, Yubihama puffed out her cheeks with some anger.

Seeing that her daughter was angry, her mother suddenly laughed happily [Oops, Yui looks so cute when she is angry, she deserves to be my daughter!] said, and stroked her face with her hand, and said to herself [Mmmm, it's getting more and more like me, Yui will definitely become a great beauty in the future, and ....... later]

Yubihama looked at her mother, who was sitting opposite and had fallen into a fantasy, and her heart was angry and funny, and at the same time full of happiness, because such a scene, probably... It couldn't have been in her home.

After a while, the mother ended her fantasy and finally returned to the topic [So, what is the question that Yui wants to consult?]

Yubihama sighed, lifted his spirits, and after hesitating for a few seconds, finally started afresh [If I have what I want...] After saying this, Yubihama glanced at her mother slightly, and saw her sitting with a smile on her face, without interrupting herself, before continuing to say [But a very important friend of mine also wants that thing, and if any of us get that thing, then we may lose our friends forever, and it is impossible to have both... Mom, what should I do if that's the case?]

After listening to Yubihama's question, the mother asked, "That thing you said... Does it matter to you and your friends?]

[Important! and... It's probably the most important thing in my life...] Yubihama replied firmly.

[Is it...] Yubihama's mother thought for a moment [So what do you mean, you want to get that thing, but also want to continue your friendship.] Is that so?]

Yubihama looked at her mother expectantly, hoping that she would give her the most perfect answer.

[Ah, then... That thing you're talking about compares to your friend... Who is more important?]

Hearing his mother's question, Yubihamamoto didn't think about it, and directly affirmed that they are all the same importance to me, and they are also my life's pursuit!]

[Yui, you and that friend of yours... You haven't gotten that thing yet, have you?] Yubihama's mother looked at her with a smile [Why do you have to say you can get it?]

Hearing his mother's words, Yubihama fell into deep thought, yes, why is it already certain that one of them can get it? They probably haven't dated yet... But small business he .... Thinking of this, Yubihama felt bitter in his heart, Perhaps, I am a very selfish person.

Finally, Yuhihama raised his head and answered his mother's question [I... Not quite sure, maybe, my friend is already on the verge of getting that thing... However, I don't want to throw in the towel...]

[Yui, don't you already know the answer?] Yubihama's mother looked at her tenderly [Although there is only one thing, you can't say whose it belongs until it belongs, since you want it, and your friends want it, then, you should compete with each other, work hard, be bright and bright, and strive for it at the same starting point.] In the end, no matter which of you gets that thing, if you are true and most important friends, then, if you lose in this situation, your friendship will never end! The losing side may be sad and lost, but I believe that he will not hate the winning side, right? So, there's no need to worry about you. Even if you lose, you won't get it for the rest of your life, but you have to remember that this is not the end, but the beginning, because you are still young...]

Yubihama was once again lost in thought after listening to her mother's words, and her mother smiled with relief, slowly stood up, walked out with the plate, and closed the door gently.

[Not the end...] Is it the beginning?] Yubihama looked up at the door that had been closed by his mother [Maybe, I know what I should do, thank you, Mom........ Perhaps, I'm really cunning.]

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It's already 11 o'clock at night, and I should have fallen asleep in bed at this time, especially since tomorrow is the day off.

I glanced at the snow that was already sleeping next to me [Ah, it's...] She clasped my hand in her arms, as if she was afraid that I would run away while she slept... Through the faint moonlight, looking at her peaceful sleeping face, my heartbeat accelerated a little again [Damn, how can I sleep like this]

In the end, under the snow, she didn't tell me what she said to her sister, well, I don't have to know, but looking at such snow, I feel inexplicable irritability and sadness in my heart, because I am afraid of her tears and cries, and I am afraid of her fear and loneliness. I don't know what I hope or expect from her, the only thing I'm sure of is... I don't want her to shed any more tears.

Suddenly, under the sleeping snow, he moved and rested his head on my arm, curling slightly, exhaling evenly, like a kitten finding a safe place to sleep. Maybe you can feel peace of mind under the snow now. I gently squeezed her little hand in the quilt, and she seemed to consciously respond to me and put her hand in my palm. I smiled slightly, and whispered [Good night, Yukino].I relaxed my mind and prepared to sleep, although I didn't know if I could sleep....

Just when I was half asleep and half awake.... I vaguely realized that there was something that had to be done but not done... But before I could think about it, I completely lost consciousness and fell asleep....