The rain was still falling, albeit a little lighter, but the sky didn't mean to clear up in the slightest.

Standing in the lobby on the first floor of the inpatient building of the Chiba University Hospital, Shota and Yukino were a little embarrassed after getting off the taxi and running all the way into the hall. Not only the clothes, but also the hair covered by the school bag was soaked by the rain.

Shota thinks it doesn't matter, a little rain is actually nothing to him who is not weak, but it is different for Yukino, who is not in good health and has long straight black hair. Although Kuronaga Nao is very beautiful on weekdays, it is much more troublesome to deal with when it gets wet in the rain than short hair.

A cold wind blew, and Shota noticed that Yukino was already shivering a little, but after noticing Shota's gaze, Yukino struggled to restrain his shaking body.

"Wait for me here."

"Huh?"

After smoothing out a bunch of wet methods that had been glued to Yukino's face, Shota trotted all the way to the reception, and soon returned with a large white towel.

"Here, wipe your hair."

"Thank you." After Yukino took the towel, she wiped the rain from her hair and body before asking again, "Don't you have to wipe it?" ”

"That's the advantage of short hair, it's just a little rain."

"I almost forgot, you like short hair, don't you?"

"Actually, it's pretty much the same, but I'm going to prefer short hair."

"Oh, yes." Yukino nodded noncommittally, "Then how can you like me?" ”

"Uh, what are you thinking, Yukino. Like short hair and like you where it conflicts. Shota couldn't help but roll his eyes, Yukino would actually ask such a question, which really made him a little incomprehensible, "Moreover, Nishio Restoration is the idol of my generation." ”

"Nishio Restoration...... The author of the Tale of Avatar? What happened to him. ”

Xue Nai was a little puzzled, she just started watching the Monogatari series, and she hadn't even finished reading the Tale of Things, so she naturally didn't know what kind of angry thing Nishio Restoration had done. Although among those who are angry and resentful, Shota is definitely not included.

"It's nothing, he just ignored the objections of the readers and turned all the heroines into short haircuts according to his own preferences."

"Oh."

Xue Nai nodded flatly, although half of her foot has set foot in the otaku circle, but it has nothing to do with her calm and rational personality.

"It's too bland."

"Even if I change my hairstyle to a short hairstyle, I'll dry my hair."

After being stunned for a while, Shota smiled shallowly: "Then I'll help you borrow a towel." ”

Shota returned the towel to a passing nurse and prepared to go to Isshiki's mother's room, and now Yukino's hair was still a little wet, but it was much better than when she first came in, and the rest was just wiped off with a towel.

After telling Yukino the house number that Hayama told him at noon today, Shota, who was just about to walk towards the elevator, was stopped by Yukino.

"What's wrong, Yukino?"

"I don't think I need you to lead the way."

"Huh?"

Shota looked in the direction that Yukino was pointing, that is, outside the gate of the inpatient department, a large bag in his left hand, and the umbrella in his right hand swayed in front of him, and the thin figure staggered towards this side.

"What are you doing in a daze?"

"Huh?"

"Hey...... Hurry up and help. ”

Xue Nai held his forehead, looking like he hated iron but not steel. But if it weren't for Yukino's concern, Shota would have rushed up to help by now, not to mention that he still has Yukino's permission.

After braving the rain and running to Isshiki's side, Shota took the heavy bag directly from the other party's hand, and the weight of the bag greatly surprised Shota, "It's so heavy!" ”

"Huh!? Sho, Shota? ”

When it was raining heavily, suddenly a man ran to his side and snatched the bag from his hand, and Ichishiki, who was taken aback by such behavior, became calm after hearing a familiar voice.

"Why don't you seem surprised at all?"

"I was surprised, I thought I had met some bad guys."

After standing on tiptoe and lifting the umbrella over Shota's head, a sweet smile bloomed on Isshii's face again, but this time there was something different than before.

"Let's go, Yukino is here too."

"Well, thank you."

During the conversation, Shota had already taken the umbrella from Isshiki's hand, and the two kept a certain distance and walked towards the door of the inpatient department.

"What's this bag, it's so heavy."

"It's a fruit, if it's heavy, I'll take it."

"Not at all."

"Let me ...... it myself"

In a small dispute, Isshiki's hand inadvertently touched Shota's fingers and bounced away like an electric shock. An awkward atmosphere spread in the distance between the two, and Shota sighed imperceptibly.

Although the two didn't hold hands a few times even when they were dating, this is the first time that a situation like this has happened when they bounce off after just touching each other. Moreover, Isshiki can flick his hand away the moment it touches Shota's fingers, and it is self-evident how much Isshiki wants to stay away from Shota now. It's not just Shota, but Isshiki also found out about it, so he feels embarrassed.

"I'm sorry, Saiwa ......"

The door of the inpatient department was right in front of him, and there were some words that Shota couldn't help but say.

"Why apologize, Shota."

"Because I ...... at the time"

"It's obviously me who is to blame! And I'm pretty sure that it was a time when I was happy. Although, it's not been long, and although there are still many things that haven't been done, it's ......"

Isshiki gradually raised his head, still smiling sweetly, but the unknown mood tightly wrapped around Shota's heart, making him unable to make any response.

"I'm satisfied!"

Firm words,It's both for Shota and for Isshiki.。

……

……

"Sister Xue Nai~ It's been a long time!"

"It's been a long time, but you're avoiding us."

After entering the inpatient building, Isseki ran to Yukino energetically and greeted him cordially. Comparing the expressions on the faces of the two, it is easy to think of the phrase 'hot face sticking to cold ass'.

"Why don't I think you're surprised by our presence, though?"

"I'm not stupid, all of a sudden, I was in a senior ward or something. Really, thank you very much. ”

"You're welcome, you're welcome." Yukino responded lightly, although she could understand Isshiki's behavior, but it was impossible to say that she didn't mind it at all, "Shota, go borrow another towel." ”

"Okay."

"It's okay, it's okay, I'm strong! Besides, I didn't get much rain too. ”

Stopping Shota, who was about to leave, Isshiki made a muscle-flexing move, but his somewhat pale face and sluggish spirit made this move unconvincing.

"If you fall ill, there will be no one to take care of your mother."

"Uh......"

Looking at Isseki, who was stunned by Yukino's words, Shota shook his head and walked to the reception again, "Okay, call me." ”

"Okay."

Yukino, who hadn't thought about hiding it from Shota at all, nodded lightly.