Time goes back an hour ago.

Just after dusk, the sun was setting and the sky was tinted orange by the afterglow—a beautiful color that would make you feel relaxed.

But at the same time, the atmosphere in the villa is completely oppressive. Not to mention relaxing, it even makes people feel a little breathless.

And the fact that everyone remained silent made this atmosphere even more obvious.

The smell of nervousness was in the air.

In other words, in fact, Youjun already has a girlfriend, but he has been hiding it from us. ”

In the silence, it was Kasumigaoka Shiyu who was the first to break the silence.

She usually looks tired and lazy, but at the moment she is sharp, squinting slightly in her burgundy eyes, and there is a hint of questioning in her words.

Under the table, the pair of tight long legs wrapped in black pantyhose also subconsciously trembled, revealing the impatience in her heart at the moment.

"Before discussing the authenticity of Yu-kun's girlfriend, I would like to ask a question. INTERVIEWER Why didn't he tell us about this himself, but Kato-san?"

Kasumigaoka Shiyu was expressionless. Her voice was so cold that it seemed to be covered in heavy ice, and even the air dropped several degrees.

Megumi Kato replied, "Because Xia You-chan went to the hospital to visit as soon as he got out of school." ”

"What I want to ask is not this—— but why do you know about it?"

"Of course, it's because classmate Xia You told me so, and then I'll tell you to Senior Sister Kasumigaoka. ”

Even though Kasumigaoka Shiha's tone was a little aggressive, Megumi Kato was still not impatient. She explained calmly.

This plant-like stable appearance makes Kasumigaoka Shiyu feel like she has punched cotton.

Unspeakable irritability.

Of course, irritability is irritability, and Kasumigaoka Shiyu didn't lose his temper anymore, but tried to restrain it. She knew very well that it wasn't Megumi Kato's problem, and she wasn't wrong, so she shouldn't be angry at her.

However, if he didn't say anything, it made Kasumigaoka Shiyu's mood more and more unhappy, and even the speed of the long legs shaking accelerated a little.

The previous sense of satisfaction and pleasure that I felt when the script was almost finished has completely disappeared......

"Now, Sister Megumi, did you just say that brother's girlfriend - that person, is that Sister Nishikino?"

After Kasumigaoka Shiha, the second person in the audience to speak was Ayase, who asked in a low voice.

She sat on the sofa with her head slightly down, her expression indescribably confused, her eyes wandering wildly on the ground, and there was no focus at all.

Unlike Kasumigaoka Shiyu, who can still feel irritable, at this moment, Ayase can't even feel irritability, all she has is a deep confusion and confusion......

For no other reason, the news that her favorite brother already had a girlfriend came too suddenly for Ayase - so sudden that she was caught off guard, and she didn't even have the slightest preparation.

Unbelievable.

Reluctance to admit it.

It's like a dream.

"Ayase, you ......"

Noticing the deep confusion on Ayase's face, Megumi Kato was a little unbearable. But now she was not allowed to retreat, and there was no point in lying, so she finally nodded her head gently.

“…… Well, it's Nishikino-san. ”

And this also made Ayase close her eyes sadly, and her hands subconsciously tightened the skirt of her uniform.

The slightly white joints showed how hard she worked.

…… Brother, I really have a girlfriend.

Ayase was completely at a loss in her heart, and she couldn't even remember to get angry. If she could, she just wanted to run away...... So that you don't have to face the harsh reality.

"So, who the hell is this Nishikino? Why haven't I heard of such a person at all?"

Slamming the table a few times, Sawamura asked loudly and dissatisfiedly. Unlike Ayase, she had never been in contact with a muse, so she naturally didn't know who Nishikino was.

The feeling of being kept in the dark made Sawamura Eiri extremely unhappy, and she bared her tiger teeth fiercely.

Of course, what made her even more unhappy was that someone secretly ran away!

For example, it's like discovering that a doll you've been dreaming about for a long time was suddenly bought by someone else.

Shock, anger, loss, and incomprehension weave through Sawamura's heart, making her feel like she has become an active volcano in the deep sea...... If you're not careful, it will explode.

"Hmm~ Nishikino? I don't know what's going on, but I always feel like this name is a little familiar. ”

Rita tilted her head and thought for a moment. Immediately, as if she had been shot in the back of the neck by an anesthetic needle, her head flashed.

Slap your palms suddenly.

A few days ago, when I was listening to music on the Internet, I found that there was a school idol group called Muse whose songs were very good, and there seemed to be a member named Nishikino in it. - But no matter how you think about it, it can't be the same person, right?"

"No, it's really the same person. ”

Megumi Kato said with a wink at her.

"Eh, it's really fake!?"

It was clearly just a guess that he mentioned casually, but it was unexpectedly affirmed, which naturally surprised Rita and showed a deep stunned face.

Megumi Kato nodded again and gave her an affirmative answer.

"It's true. ”

"Then, how could Xia Jun know her? After all, campus idols don't sound like they're easy to get in touch with......

"Because Nishikino-san's school is nearby, it's called Otonogihan Gakuin. ”

Megumi Kato explained unhurriedly. Even when discussing this kind of thing, her voice remained as flat as ever, without the slightest wave.

"If it's Otonogisaka, it's really close to here. ”

Hearing this, the black cat, who had been silent, subconsciously agreed. Speaking of which, she had considered applying for Otonokihan Academy before because of the proximity and the fact that the financial aid could reduce the burden on her family.

Of course, this idea quickly disappeared after meeting Xia You, Megumi Kato and others.

Now the black cat has made up his mind to apply for Toyonosaki Academy.

“…… In other words, Youjun secretly found a campus idol to be his girlfriend without us? Hehe, he is really capable! I can't help but want to praise him for being so good!"

It was clearly a compliment, but there was a feeling of gnashing of teeth in the tone of Xia Zhiqiu Shiyu, as if he was eager to bite Xia You hard.

Hearing this, An Yilun, the only man present, couldn't help but tremble. Ah, sure enough, the three-dimensional girl is so scary! I'm scared to death! Can I sneak home?

Also, when are you going to come back!? I can't hold it anymore!

If you don't come back, you're going to bleed here!

'Ah...... No, if you come back, maybe you'll be bleeding?'

An Yilun also suddenly realized such a stubble, and immediately, cold sweat flowed down the ground.

He began to suffer from gains and losses, hoping that Xia You would come back quickly, but he didn't want him to come back...... Ah, it's tangled!

"Now, Rita, what's a girlfriend?"

The person who would ask such an innocent question, but Shiina Mashiro naturally has no other choice. She tugged at the sleeve of Rita, who was sitting next to her, and asked with a wink, a little cute.

Rita smiled a little dumbly, touched her little head and explained:

"It's a couple. Once someone who likes each other decides to date, then the girl is the boy's girlfriend. - Anyway, don't you know this? ”

"Just a little bit. - Does that guy like his girlfriend?"

Nodding slightly, Shiina Mashiro continued to ask.

“…… Uh, I guess it's right? Otherwise, they wouldn't be dating. ”

Since the atmosphere was so delicate that everyone was gloomy and silent, Rita could only speak ambiguously, so as not to anger them.

As for her heart, she couldn't help but smile bitterly and sighed, it's really sinful and cautious, Xia Jun, you ......

"Then I like brother too, can I be his girlfriend?"

As smart as Shiina Mashiro, she immediately drew inferences and asked.

And this is a childish sentence, invisibly, which eased the atmosphere slightly.

Rita patted her head lightly, shook her head amusedly, and said, "Of course not, a boy can only date one girl at a time." ”

"Why? Obviously, I like my brother too, it's not fair. ”

"It's not a question of fairness or unfairness, it's an ethical issue! If you were to be Xia Jun's girlfriend, then he would be stepping on two boats. ”

"What is ethics? And what does it mean to step on two boats?"

"Ugh!"

Rita was so dumbfounded by her that she couldn't say a word for a long time.

Think about it carefully, if she explains it to Zhenbai, it's not a thing, it will teach her badly, but if she doesn't explain, Zhenbai won't stop, this kid is best at breaking the casserole and asking to the end.

"Ah—— anyway, no, you don't want to share your favorite Baumkuchen with anyone, do you? ”

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration flashed in her mind, and Rita explained forcefully.

"If it's a brother, it doesn't matter. I can give him Baumkuchen to eat. I like my brother the most. ”

It's clearly a shy word, but Shiina Mashiro can say it unwaveringly. The words are clear and the tone is indifferent.

In those narrow phoenix eyes was a bend of clear lake water, from beginning to end, there was no wave.

"Uh, okay......"

Rita was completely defeated by her.

The question and answer between the two of them came to an end like a hundred thousand whys.

"In any case, I feel that it is necessary for Xia Jun to explain things clearly in person, from beginning to end from the inside out. - Also, invite his girlfriend over for a chat. ”

Before the atmosphere was silent again, Kasumigaoka Shiyu opened her mouth first. There was a hint of indomitability in her tone, and her fingers were still pounding on the table.

"It's boring enough! Go on, I'll go back first!"

Before everyone could speak, Sawamura Eiri stood up as if she couldn't bear it anymore.

"Pear pear, you ......"

Megumi Kato looked over with some concern, and the others also watched her silently.

Sawamura Eiri snorted low from her nose, as if to show disdain. She raised the blonde hair draped over her shoulders and said in a cold tone:

"What a stupid person! Natsu - that guy, what does it have to do with me? It doesn't matter if he's going to find eight, or ten girlfriends, or **, it's all about me! I don't want to pay attention to this kind of!"

Uh, no, the last one can't be said to be good...... Megumi Kato complained silently.

"Anyway, I'm going back! I don't bother to tell you what I have!

Sawamura's words were extremely indifferent, as if she was really indifferent to it...... But the hands that clenched hard, the lips that were biting hard, and the look as if they were about to cry if they couldn't hold back any longer, were very unwilling no matter how you looked at them.

For a while, everyone was silent and didn't know what to persuade her, but Xia Zhiqiu Shiyu didn't accept this stubble, and she also spoke coldly.

"Hmph, if you want to go back, go back quickly, what else are you talking about? Don't waste your time here!"

"Kasumigaoka Shiha, you ——!"

Sawamura Eiri was enraged in an instant, and her blonde hair almost stood upside down. So, she glared back angrily with a fierce expression that was theoretically impossible to see in school.

Kasumigaoka Shiyu's expression is also very ugly. Her current state is like a dynamite keg, filled with all kinds of dark and negative emotions...... And Sawamura Eiri pear successfully detonated it.

"What are you? Haven't anyone ever taught you not to shout your full name when you talk to someone?"

"Ugh!"

In the face of Kasumigaoka's terrifying oppressive momentum, Sawamura Eiri was a little timid for a moment, but she quickly gritted her teeth and pushed back.

Don't give in at this time!

However, rather than describing the confrontation between these two as a dragon and a tiger, it is actually more like a snake and a frog.

Just when the atmosphere became more and more sinister and was about to explode......

"That's enough——! you all don't quarrel——!"

A thunderous shout suddenly sounded, as if the atmosphere was shaken.

Sawamura Eiri was so frightened by Dengshi that she couldn't help but lower her momentum, her lips moved slightly, but she didn't say anything after all.

Everyone present also subconsciously quieted down.

The scene was silent.

Needle drops can be heard.

Deathly silence.

And Ayase, who was the initiator, seemed to come back to his senses at this time, and the rich black gas was closed.

Looking around at the crowd with different expressions but all silent, she finally realized what she had just done, and immediately poured out a deep apology, she rubbed her hands crampedly, but in the end she only whispered:

"Let's get here today...... Let's all go home. ”

“…… Well, that's what I said. ”

Megumi Kato thought about it, and finally nodded in agreement.

Sawamura Eiri finally came back to her senses, remembering that she was scared by Ayase-a sophomore student just now, and couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

"Hmph, I was going to go! and...... I repeat, it doesn't matter to me who that idiot is associated with!"

Pretending to be cold and dropping this sentence, as if it was a demonstration, Sawamura Eiri picked up her schoolbag and left in a hurry.

"Then I'll go back too......"

Although Kasumigaoka Shiha was in a bad mood, she was not as childish as the defeated dog pear and said anything cruel, she simply stood up with her laptop in her arms.

Indeed, she felt it was time for her to go back. If she doesn't go back and wait for Xia You to come back, she is afraid that she will not be able to help it......

Shaking his head helplessly, Kasumigaoka Shiyu also left the villa.

There were two people missing, and the room was deserted.

Shiina Mashiro sat obediently beside Rita. At this time, even if she is ignorant, she knows what it means to know current affairs.

“…… Then it's time for me to go back. ”

The next person to prepare to leave was Ayase. She sighed and got up from the couch and began to pack her bag.

Seeing this, everyone was naturally surprised.

“…… Ayase, are you sure you want to go back? I think Xia Jun should be back? After all, it's already past six o'clock. ”

Glancing at the wall clock, Rita asked, half hesitant, half puzzled.

"I'm going back......"

Ayase hummed lowly. There was an indescribable tiredness in her expression.

Really, she felt so tired, so tired that she didn't know what she was thinking, and she didn't know what to say to her brother.

She just wanted to go home now, she just wanted to hide in her room as soon as possible.

No one needs to see it.

Don't think about anything.

…… Pretend you don't know anything.

"I'll go back first. ”

With a symbolic wave of her hand, Ayase slowly left with her backpack.

Seeing this, as if Megumi Kato had finally decided something, she stood up and quickly packed her things, and hurriedly said to Rita:

"Rita, I'll wait for Xia Jun to come back later, please tell him what happened just now. - It's up to you to talk about those things now. ”

"Okay, wrap it up with me. ”

Rita nodded in agreement. Then Megumi Kato left in a hurry. She walked so fast, as if she wanted to catch up with something.

After Megumi Kato left, Rita suddenly came back to her senses, hey, doesn't Megumi usually call Xia You's classmates? Why did it change to Xia Jun this time?

It's weird.

"Well, then it's time for me to go home......" sighed faintly, and the black cat turned away.

"I—Me too! It's almost time to go to work!"

An Yilun, who has been pretending to be dead without saying a word from beginning to end, has finally found a chance to leave, so he naturally made an excuse and left.

At this point, only Rita and Mahaku are left.

The air was indescribably cold.

"Alas......"

Looking at the living room, which was lively half an hour ago, but now it was unusually deserted, Rita sighed in a low voice. For no reason, she suddenly remembered what happened when she was studying painting before.

I remember that at the beginning, there were many children of the same age as her and Mahaku in the painting classroom, and everyone was very happy. But over time, the number began to decrease, from thirty to twenty-five, from twenty-five to fifteen...... In the end, only she and Mahaku were left.

…… Isn't it going to be like this this time?

"Now, Rita. ”

The sleeves were ripped off.

Rita looked sideways, and Mashiro was hanging her head and her hands were twisting the corners of her clothes. She is usually expressionless, but at this moment there is a rare fluctuation.

That's a faint sadness.

“…… Rita, can't I really have a relationship with my brother?"

Hearing this, Rita was slightly stunned for a moment, feeling both a little funny and a little distressed.

It's funny because she didn't expect that Mashiro is still struggling with this matter until now, and as for being distressed, it's ......

"Of course not. - As long as you really want to be white, then there is nothing wrong with it. ”

Shaking her head, Rita reached out and hugged Mashiro and took her into her arms - it didn't matter what happened to the others, she just wanted the child to be happy.

Rita stroked her hair tenderly and whispered:

"Mahaku, you just do what you want to do, don't care what others think. - Also, no matter what you do, I will always be on your side. ”

"Hmmm......"

It was a muffled voice.

The two didn't speak again, just silently hugged each other and let time flow quietly.

About ten minutes later, suddenly, there was a sound of the door opening.

Immediately after, there was a somewhat nervous male voice-

"I'm back. ”

Hearing this familiar voice, Shiina Mashiro suddenly raised her head like a rabbit smelling the scent of carrots, and her clean eyes blinked.

Rita patted her on the head, looked at her gently, and encouraged:

"Zhenbai, Xia Jun is back, if you like him, go and say it quickly. Don't leave regrets. ”

"-yes. ”

After a moment's pause, Shiina Mahaku nodded vigorously, then she jumped off the couch and headed straight for the entrance.

ran all the way like this, without looking at anything, and finally she successfully threw herself into the arms of a man, and the wings of her nose were full of familiar smells.

And the familiar, slightly headache-bearing voice sounded—

"You're naughty again, don't you know it's dangerous to pounce on you without looking at the road?

Listening to it, it was clearly a reprimand, but it wasn't a terrible voice at all, Shiina Mahaku rubbed his clothes like a cat, and then slowly raised his head.

His eyes were as clear as water and he didn't blink.

Pink lips lightly opened.

She said seriously.

"-Brother, I like you. Socialize with me!"

…

(Finally wrote this chapter, it's so hard to write QAQ)

(Xia You is a scumbag, I feel sorry for my Hui, Senior Sister, Ying Lili, Little Angel, Black Cat...... Lunzi?)