The tennis teenagers from all schools gathered together, and almost all of them knew each other well, and the dormitory on the first day of the U17 training camp was very lively. Kenya Shinobu's iguana was accidentally released by Chiya Kirihara, and he stepped on the cactus of Fuji Shusuke, and finally pounced on Yukimura Seiichi's neck with a vigorous posture. The Shinobu took the opportunity to flash out of the raging scuffle and slipped to a remote stadium alone.

There are still a few hot-blooded teenagers who can't wait to fight on the front few courts, and he holds up his mobile phone to say hello, and people can probably guess the reason why he still runs out to wander around at this point.

After all, it's a top-level training camp at the junior level, and the stadium is as bright as daylight.

The Ninja found a wooden bench to sit on, the pitch was close to the edge of the camp, so there were a lot of holly trees planted around it, and a breeze blew, and the rustle of leaves rubbing against each other sounded in the grove.

Not to mention the cold of the winter nights, the skin exposed by the wind pierced the skin of the shinobi on the outside of the clothes. But the cold temperature can also give people a dry and refreshing sense of sobriety, and he grabbed his phone, rubbed his fingers vigorously twice, and then skillfully dialed a number.

"Toot-"

The ringback tone blends with the sound of leaves.

It took about ten seconds for the phone call to be connected, "Ah, Yu Shi......"

No matter what kind of onlooker mentality and excitement it is, of course, participating in this kind of banquet is a draining thing, especially if Zhenji is still a real novice, and the forbearance is enough to hear her voice, plus the phone call that was also made according to the estimated time before, it is estimated that she should have just taken a shower now, and is stuck in the warm quilt reading a book or playing with her mobile phone.

After a few casual conversations, Maki woke up a little from the lethargic warmth, and talked about his new news tonight with great interest, "Yoshi! Guess who I met! That Uncle Youya of your own family! He actually knows me, and it seems that he really values Erina-sama, and he can even remember the little sister she usually mentions. ”

During the Edo period, the Ninzo family switched from traditional Kampo medicine to Western-style Rango medicine, and they are considered to be a complete medical family. It was famous in the Osaka area at the end of the Edo period, and it also achieved business transformation during the Meiji period, and today it is now the leading pharmaceutical giant in the Kansai region.

Ninja Yuya is the head of the family, and in terms of blood, it is far from the branch of the Shinobu family, but he has been very optimistic about the research talent of his cousin Shinobu since a long time ago. And when Ninzo Erina was young, he was also very much loved by his only daughter, who was once known as "Little Chizuruko", and after the death of this talented Miss Hoko, Shinobu Erina often visited her distant uncle who lost her beloved daughter.

Listening to Zhenji talk about this uncle of the family, Shinobu Yushi also mentioned another relationship between them in passing, "Of course I will remember you, Zhenji, are you polite and cautious?" After all, in terms of a certain Cheng dù, Uncle Youya can be regarded as the benefactor of the aunt. ”

"Of course there is, hey, what do you mean, I said Yushi, even if it's someone who has nothing to do with me, I won't spill it!!"

After Shinobu Yuya called her name accurately, she also said kindly, "Time flies so fast, even you are already so old." Zhenji had never seen him before, and he said this sigh of time passing, and eighty percent of it was related to his mother Qinghe. After all, when he agreed to agree to Shinobu Eishi's plea and help raise a team of experts for Umegaki Kiyokazu's difficult condition, Maki's mother was only a ten-year-old girl.

He is over 60 years old and gentle and kind, and it is difficult to see the loneliness and pain of losing his wife and daughter one after another from him, which shows his perseverance. Because people who don't have strong willpower have long since collapsed, and maybe at least they will fall into madness like their grandfathers.

"I heard Zhengjun say that as long as the eldest sister nods, Uncle Youya will immediately train her as an heir."

The word "Zhengjun" was mentioned for the first time in today's conversation, because of the terrible discovery in the afternoon, Shinobu Shishi's heart jumped, but he still calmly pressed it for the time being, and said on the current problem: "There is absolutely no way, there is no one in this world who can shake Erina's ideals, and she has been determined to be a diplomat since she was ten years old." ”

Zhenji replied: "...... Maybe that prospective brother-in-law of Huashan Yuan can? The eldest sister still likes him so much. Wouldn't it be too tiring for both of them to be in politics, and if the wife can bring abundant financial resources, this is a match made in heaven! ”

Shinobu knew that she was purely finding fault, and it seemed reasonable, but those two seconds of hesitation showed that she didn't believe this inference herself, "Zhenji, when you deceive people, you have to deceive yourself first." Oh, and if you have to say that, don't blame me for saying that nasty line to you, 'You're happy.'" ”

"Phew, bah, bah." Maki stuck out her tongue on the other end of the phone.

Shinobu smiled helplessly: "Actually, this is a contradictory choice, and I believe that Uncle Yuya also knows it in his heart, after all, the reason why he prefers Erina, is because Erina and Sister Fako are similar to perseverance and firmness." And if Erina changes her life goal lightly, she will lose this quality. ”

"Ah, what you said makes so much sense, I feel speechless." Zhen Ji wo said in a long voice in the quilt, sounding a little lazy, obviously with her understanding of Shinobu Erina, in fact, she already had the answer in her heart. She suddenly remembered something else, and quickly asked, "Yushi! My vibrating sleeves look good! ”

Ninja Foot, Plan Tong, Yoshi: ...... Hehe, finally talking about clothes.

Shinobu Jun, who was waiting to pick up this stubble, calmly began to cheer: "Very beautiful, it's the first time I think you are so similar to my aunt." ”

In fact, this boast is a bit strange, and it is easy for people to think angrily of "the unfortunate story of giving birth to a piece of barbecued pork", and only the forbearance dares to use it like this. can be compared to the beauty of the nuclear explosion, of course, the real season girl is beautiful in her heart.

Shinobu continued to ask quietly, "I saw Akaji's family crest, is this a privately customized kimono?" It's so advanced, it seems that Akaji-kun has already asked you to choose the color pattern? Why didn't you hear you? Zhenji, it turns out that you have finally learned to calm down, congratulations. ”

"Please shut up your foulmouth, Shinobu Sho-kun." Zhen Ji replied in a kind tone, "I only provided the size, and the others are all selected by the king, isn't it extraordinary and elegant?" Don't worry about envy, after all, it's better to dream faster. ”

got the expected answer, and Shinobu couldn't help but type the subtitle "Sure enough" in his heart.

Shinobu Yushi wanted to start the topic transfer that he was proficient in**, and skillfully guide Maji to subconsciously identify with Seijuro Akaji's danger level, but he didn't expect that as soon as he continued to say a few words, Maki said, "I heard an interesting statement today. ”

For the real season, "interesting" definitely means that this is not a gossip, and the ninja foot immediately put on a deferential attitude: "Huh? ”

Maki paused for four or five seconds, but still threw out this bombshell that was not mentioned to Seijuro Akaji, "Actually, I quietly heard someone talking about 'Akaji marrying Akaji', Yoshi, you know, it's the Lady Chizuruko who used to be at the helm of the Akaji clan, and many people today say that I look very, very similar to her." ”

"Gossip is not to be feared." Shinobu Shinobu tried to talk about this somewhat sensitive topic in a relaxed tone, and he asked in a slightly raised voice, "What do you think?" I don't think you meant to emulate your great-grandmother at all, I guess right? ”

"Of course!" Zhenji responded, "How is it possible?!" ”

…… I guess it's impossible, but it's hard to say what that Akaji-kun thinks.

Shinobu was not surprised by this answer, after all, he didn't know Seijuro Akaji, but he was very familiar with Maki.

"I remember when you were a kid, you used to run to Akajiya on weekends and holidays."

"yes, but I haven't been there since Aunt Shiori died."

Speaking of this, Maki suddenly closed her eyes, and the warm touch of the quilt made it easy for her to recall the gentle woman who was as gentle as water. In fact, the gossip she heard today touched her not on the question of whether to marry or not, because she didn't think about it at all. Instead, it made her realize that after five years, she was once again close to the world of Seijuro Akaji.

Yes, after Shiori Akaji's death, although she never shied away from meeting him, she never took the initiative to approach him again. For example, during the Diguang period, when the generation of miracles gradually fell apart, she never tried to intervene to change this qiē. Even when she grows up, she just floats through his world heartlessly like she did when she was a child.

This proves that she still cares in her heart, and at a young age, she feels that the separation of her parents seems to have something to do with Aunt Shiori, after all, she can't understand the complex and delicate emotional entanglement between her parents, and can only use this most obvious factor as a reason.

In any case, she should be grateful to Aunt Shiori, because this beautiful woman fills their father-daughter's admiration for their "mother".

Even before she was three years old, which she has no memory, it was Aunt Shiori who brought her from a little baby to a little girl.

She secretly shared Zhengjun's mother, but was so ungratefully estranged from him.

"May told me that they both felt that there were two very different Akaji. One is gentle and friendly, and the other is victorious. Maki continued to babble, becoming a little like talking to himself, "I don't think so, my grandfather's hypocrisy in seducing my grandmother back then, those are the two faces that are completely complete. No matter what changes have happened to Zhengjun's personality, this is the trajectory he has earnestly walked, it is real, this is him. ”

It is difficult for outsiders to truly understand the responsibilities and pressures that Seishiro Akaji bears as the heir to the chaebol, and insiders acquiesce that this qiē is unshirkable. Maki has witnessed the heavy lessons he has to learn, and because of his grandfather's experience, he understands the cruelty and madness of failure, and that one wrong step is the abyss. On this path, he has not flinched and has not fallen, what else is there to blame?

"Because you are his relative." The voice of the ninja and the wind from the depths of the woods came to the other end of the earpiece, and there was a hint of coldness, "Relatives don't need superfluous explanations, just like I would never think that Erina's choice to cling to her ideals is stupid." Maki, I think that's probably the most important thing you mean to Akaji-kun. ”

After he said this, there was silence on Zhenji's side.

The cold winter wind blew cold on the cheeks, and only the slight heat of the mobile phone running was attached to the ears.

"Well, well, Yoshi, you've managed to please me." Zhenji's grinning voice came again, and her originally chaotic head seemed to be much clearer all of a sudden, and then she realized an initial question, and then said in a brisk voice: "Hey, you called me, right?" What are you looking for me? ”

"It's fine."

"What?!" Zhenji instantly straightened up from the soft and warm quilt, and said sharply: "Yo! You're really capable! I didn't learn anything else to be a spy, but I made harassing phone calls with the Akaji True History Society! Admire, admire, the essence of such harm to others and yourself, only you can have an academic discussion with him! ”

"It's true that there are some things to talk about with Uncle Zhenshi, but not now." Shinobu responded slowly, "Maki, do you like screaming on roller coasters?" ”

The girl of the real season of the five scum of the battle: "...... No. ”

"Yes, only a single cell like Kenya likes it, that's too bad." The ninja foot stomped on his cousin viciously and secretly, "So it's better to say like this, wouldn't it be nice to talk quietly about your heart?" ”

…… So, so I said that Qian also lay down on this shot, hey?!

Just when Maki was about to complain about his mad dog bite, he had a flash of inspiration for the connection between roller coasters and quiet talking—the ideal form of dating for the Shinobi brothers, who were completely different.

- Who, who's dating you!

It's clear that you're not in the same place at all now, but you can still say such big things?!

But she was ashamed to find that she had really solved a big problem in her conversation with him.

"If you need one thing to calm your anger—

"Want to ......"

Shinobu Jun, who has always been at ease, rarely played a straight ball, but unfortunately did not succeed.

The word "you" was still swirling on the tip of her tongue, but the phone on the other end had been hung up by the angry girl.

WinterCup venue, final day.

The attention of basketball events in China is quite high, and when Zhenji arrived at the central gymnasium alone, the road was already full of people, noisy and noisy. It was quite cold today, she wrapped herself tightly, took off her gloves and looked at her phone, and when she learned that Miss Alex, who happened to be asking her to watch the game with her, was still on the way, she slowed down again and exhaled a breath of heat in the cold air.

"Ah, Yangquan's classmates, hello."

Because it was a Kansai dialect, and mentioned the Yangquan where Atsushi Shihara was located, Maki tilted his head and looked over, not only found the little giant he hadn't seen for a long time, but also saw Aomine Daiki, a classmate who was mixed in the night. The two teams are talking.,It seems that Tonghuang School Park and Yangquan University, which both missed the finals, happened to meet outside the field.。

Ziyuan Dun crossed the group of people by the altitude and saw her, "Hey, Meiziniu, you're here too?" ”

He still spoke slowly and listlessly.

As soon as Momoi turned his head and found her, he immediately pounced with love, because the movement was so loud that the two overseers in the company looked at them. Maki's mouth opened wide in surprise the moment she saw the beautiful black and straight overseer see her, and then she stammered a little helplessly, "You, you are ...... Are you the daughter of a real history senior? ”

The girl who has been immune to the courtesan physique of Akaji Mashi smiled and nodded.

Masako Araki, a beautiful superintendent and a former bad girl, showed a rare blush at the moment, and said in a low voice, "It seems、It's so cute." ”

Knowing that Maki was still waiting for someone, Momoi May could only reluctantly enter the arena with Emperor Tonghuang and the others. Yangquan and his party soon found an excellent position to sit in the game, and Ziyuan Dun immediately opened a bag of potato chips and began to eat, while Liu Wei, an international student, asked curiously: "Supervisor, how did you know Aru with Ziyuan's father who was the previous manager?" ”

"What's the matter with you stinky little devils!" Masako Araki scolded sharply, but continued in an awkward tone: "It's okay if Liu Wei doesn't know, but I guess you don't have the heart to understand I· H's history, her dad has led the team to two championships before. ”

Kenichi Okamura, the captain of the double chin, paid respect, "It turned out to be a powerful senior!" What's your name? ”

Masako Araki blurted out: "Akaji Mashi." ”

"Oh." First subconsciously replied, Okamura Kenichi immediately pushed his hands back and said in surprise: "Akaji? Isn't this one of today's finals also Akaji?! What is their relationship? ”

Everyone subconsciously looked at Seishiro Akaji's former teammate, the potato chip eater Atsushi Shihara.

"Click-click!"

Liu Wei pointed to Ziyuan Dun, who ignored them and only cared about eating Haisai: "Eat quickly, Aru!" Triple the speed! He also scared Aru! ”

Maki quickly waited for Alex, who had a cute blue-eyed Shiba Inu stuffed into the chest of his sweater, and in addition to almost being kissed in the mouth, it was also a very valuable experience to listen to the former WNBA beauty player. The suspense of the third-place match was not big, and Ryota Kise was unable to play because of a foot injury, but Hidetoku High School did not release the slightest water and finished the game with the greatest respect.

In the battle between the emperor and the miracle of the new star, the Vulcan ego slammed the last ball from Kuroko Tetsuya into the basket.

Finale – 106:105.

"It's over! Chengrin High School! Winter Cup Champion! ”

Although he finally wore the runner-up medal with a calm attitude, the atmosphere at Luoshan High School in the lounge was still gloomy. Reio Minobuchi and Seishiro Akaji washed their faces from the bathroom together, and when they were walking back, they suddenly heard a girl's voice coming from the passage behind them.

"Zhengjun!"

Seijuro Akaji stopped, and his movements as slow as a frame from a movie turned around.

Today is the first defeat in his life, and the sharp pain in his heart will hardly disappear with a sentence of the next battle. But he knew since he was a child that he couldn't fall, and he was never prepared to show weakness in front of outsiders.

She stood there with her hands behind her back, looking at him with bright eyes.

It reminded him of that afternoon many years ago, when his mother was still there, and she would bring a plate of hand-baked cookies and hug the two children who were tired from running on the horse farm with warm arms. She said Auntie, you are too thin, I will hold my hands behind my back, and you will be able to hug all my Xiaozheng.

It's been five years since his mother died, and he can't stop the faded memories of time.

She has a common memory of her mother, and a freedom that he longs for but can't.

She always flies freely in the sky, comes when she thinks it's interesting, and leaves no burden if she doesn't like it. It's okay to be unhappy, there's always more to be happy about.

"He" did like her, and even once tried to break her wings domineeringly. Even if it wasn't really love, she had indisputably precious memories and freedom. Even if she was standing not far from the ground, he could forcefully intervene in her world, snatch her with absolute victory, and personally transform her into a person who would eventually match him, making her another Chizuru Akaji, and making her fall with him.

But he also clearly understood that she would not fall in love with him, and probably knew what he had been infatuated with.

— perhaps the freedom she symbolizes.

It is also the sustenance of his childhood dream.

And why destroy her?

Maki took the initiative to walk in front of him step by step, the dimples in his cheeks sunken deeply, and slowly stretched out his hand as usual.

"Sei-kun, I miss Yukimaru so much, can I go and see it?"