"We're a little envious of you, having a family restaurant that you can inherit."

When Ibuki Hikaru was at school, he would hear people he knew say such things to himself from time to time, with a look of envy on his face.

He is neither very popular in school, nor does he play the role of being bullied, just an ordinary student, but because of the restaurant at home, he has been accosted by many classmates.

It's not that Hikaru Ibuki doesn't understand, after all, the current students seem to be in a state of confusion about the future, so if you have a goal, you can continue to work hard.

However, most people don't have a clear goal for the future, and Hikari Ibuki knows that he has opened a restaurant at home, and that's how he has a future that he can work hard for.

Inheriting the restaurant, many people will say this to themselves, but in fact, such words are a burden to Hikaru Ibukiki.

Even Sayu-san, who is called a teacher, seems to think that he should inherit the family's restaurant instead of taking the risk of playing music.

So is your choice wrong? Want to play music with everyone is the wrong choice?

Hikaru Ibuki doesn't think he's going to make a bad decision regardless of a single thing, at least he thinks he's still gifted in music, even if he's not as good at cooking.

If you haven't even struggled, you won't be happy in your future life.

Of course, not only that, but there is another reason why Ibuki wants to continue the path of music, and that is because of a girl's existence, which made him choose this not very stable path.

However, the situation of the two men is not so ideal, but they hide in a groove under a hillside to hide from the rain.

Why is this happening?

Thinking back a little, Ibuki Hikari remembers that he and Hatoko-san participated in the courage test with a flashlight, and he was very happy to be able to draw the label Ibuki together, but he was halfway there. The flashlight broke.

Although the flashlight is new, it breaks down halfway through due to poor contact and other reasons, and the current manufacturer is really irresponsible.

That's right, I thought that even if the flashlight broke, I would be able to reach my destination along the way, so I lit the lantern in my hand there and proved that the task was completed.

In fact, although the result is very wonderful, the process shatters this illusion of a good result, and the two of them get lost halfway through.

Although the mountain is not big. However, if you get lost in the dark, it will not be easy to find your way back.

That's it, after the two people got lost, they went deeper and deeper with the idea of returning to the original path, until they slipped under this slope.

Originally, the person who didn't rely on the flashlight to move on was a dove, and of course Ibuki didn't object, after all, he didn't want to leave the game so easily......

But in the end, it ended up in this place, covered in dust and cut on his arm by a branch.

Look to your left. Fortunately, the dove only soiled his clothes, and there was no major problem elsewhere.

"What to do?"

"Let's find our way back...... This time, I'll lead the way. ”

Just as the two of them were making a decision, the sound of raindrops rang out. The night sky, which had been dotted with stars, began to turn pitch black, and it rained untimely.

Anyone who climbs a mountain knows that it can be very dangerous when it rains. The main thing is that the soil will become slippery due to the rain, and it is easy to slip when walking, so it will be troublesome.

Plans were thwarted by the weather. The two of them decided to take shelter from the rain in a nearby cave like a cave.

It's a bit outrageous to say it's a cave, after all, this groove is not more than two meters deep, and the space becomes very narrow after two people squeeze in.

And when the rain falls, it will splash and wet the trouser legs of both people.

Ibuki carefully sheltered from the rain inside, knowing that his left shoulder was close to the right shoulder of the dove, and if he moved his body slightly, it would come together, which was not good.

Ibuki doesn't want to take advantage of people's danger, but shouldn't this time give the girl he likes a little security?

But it's a pity that I don't have a strong physique and a handsome appearance, so it will make people feel disgusted.

Most people like someone are painful, and this is the case before the confession, and I'm afraid it will be the same after the confession.

Obviously, he has been urging himself in his heart, but the reality makes it difficult for him to really take that step.

In the mountains, distress, heavy rain, lonely men and widows, a bit like the suspension bridge effect mentioned in the books I have read.

But you can't be a hero, and it's hard to be a hero.

"Won't you say something? Ibuki-san. ”

A female voice mixed with the sound of raindrops sounded, and Ibuki, who was staring at the blurred splash in front of him, immediately came back to his senses.

"Ahhh......h Hold, sorry ......"

"Don't keep apologizing! If you don't like it, you won't be liked by girls! ”

I don't know if it's because the rain is too loud, so the dove will speak in a loud way, or is it in order to understand something?

If you're too cowardly, you can't do anything, and the weak self who often expresses Xiàn will definitely not be recognized by the opposite sex, right?

"Hmm...... If it rains, you won't even be able to call for help. ”

"yes...... Because, the sound of rain will drown out our voices. ”

Ibuki nodded in agreement, even if the two of them could talk, it would be impossible to reach the ears of others.

"They didn't see us coming back at this time, so they would definitely come looking for us."

"It should be like that, Minister Kamiyama is a person who is easy to worry, and he blames me, obviously the flashlight is broken, but he didn't propose to go back and do it again."

"Our responsibilities are the same, don't take responsibility alone, Ibuki-san."

"Okay...... The rain won't stop for a while. ”

Raising his head, looking at the water droplets dripping from the top of his head, the sound of water that kept sounding was very chaotic, ticking and filling the entire space, but only the voice of the girl next to him was very clear.

He moved to straighten his sleeves, but on the way, he touched the right shoulder of the dove.

"Ah...... Hug ......"

Halfway through his words, Ibuki stopped. Although it was only a momentary touch, he felt the dove's body tremble.

I didn't realize it at all, the clothes she was wearing were obviously cool summer clothes, and unlike herself, who liked to wear outerwear, she would definitely be cold in the face of the temperature that dropped due to the rain.

And the clothes were also wet......

Ibuki thought about it, although he is not a person with high emotional intelligence, but he can still take care of girls, after all, when he helps in the family's restaurant, he often faces some young women.

Move slightly to the periphery. After a little rain, Ibuki took off his coat and handed it to the dove.

"Please use it, Hatoko-san is very cold, right......"

"But what about you? If you give it to me, don't you just have short sleeves? ”

"The boy's body is still relatively strong, and I often help the family and play with everyone, and my health is not bad."

"Oh? It looks very slender, thank you! ”

The dove did not refuse. Instead, she put it on decisively, is this also her carefulness? Ibuki thought so.

At this time, Hatoko, who was wearing an Ibuki coat, put her sleeve up to her nose and sniffed.

"Even though it's raining, there's a damp smell nearby, but Ibuki-san's coat smells of mint and flowers."

"That. Please don't smell it...... It was a lot of mints that Goto had given me, and some spices from the previous cooking. ”

"It's a reassuring taste."

"Well, that's good......"

"I said ......"

Ibuki paused slightly when she heard the dove's voice, and she looked at her face. Ibuki didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Do you like the light part now?"

"Of course I do."

Quickly, very straightforwardly answered, for this question. Ibuki didn't think his answer would change much.

But the question is, why did she ask herself so much, and what was the dove's plan?

"I like it too, and I'm happy with everyone, but Ibuki-san, don't you think something bad is likely to happen to the light voice club now?"

"What, what do you mean?"

"We've had arguments before, haven't we? I think it would be better for Minister Kamiyama to be the president of the student council, but you are against it. ”

"En......"

Ibuki's idea is very simple, that is, once Minister Kamiyama leaves, the light voice department will definitely not be as happy as usual, and Hatoko will definitely face other difficulties.

In order to protect the light sound department, in order to maintain the light sound department, Ibuki does not want Minister Kamiyama, who is the minister, to leave.

This can be said to be a selfish desire, or it can be said to be for the light part.

However, no matter what kind of righteousness is given to that practice, Ibuki understands very well that he is only doing it for himself after all......

"I also know that after Minister Kamiyama leaves, the Light Voice Department may gradually disperse, but that's a good thing for the minister, right? She's done so much for us, and she must want to move forward, doesn't she? ”

“…………”

"And yet it's not fair to be unable to move forward because of our relationship, to be distracted from other things.

“…… Hatoko-san......"

"So, I figured it out, and change might be the right choice."

Then, Hatoko looked at Ibuki and continued

"Is there anything you want to tell me? Ibuki-san? ”

"I see what you mean...... At that time, the reason why I objected was also a little selfish, for me, the light sound department and Hatoko-san, no, purely for Hadoko-san......"

Ibuki has been running away, even if he intends to make a final confession, but he will cringe at the critical moment.

What a stupid, such a fool, such a self is just like the dove said that he can't move forward.

In that case, in that case, let's fight head-to-head!

"I actually! …………”

Bang!

A huge bolt of lightning pierced the night sky, and a dark shadow emerged from the nearby grass at the same moment.

"Wow!" ”

The two of them were startled by the relationship between lightning and the black shadow, and the timing of this black shadow was not good at all......

[Oops, oops, the plot is so boring, so let me spoil it, if you can't find those two people tonight, they will both die.] No, it's the loss of life, and then the chance to be reincarnated again! Congratulations! Congratulations! 】

What the hell is this guy talking about?

Sayu is moving forward against the heavy rain, and in order not to let Jiushi and himself get separated, he is holding her right hand and moving forward.

The mud and stone floor is a little slippery, and if you don't pay attention, it will be dangerous, so Sayu asks Jiushi to be careful and try to walk on the ground where there are things to grab.

He is responsible for opening the way in front and searching the left side, while Jiushi is responsible for checking the right side and seeing if there are any overlooked places behind him.

The view of the rain guide is not very good. It is not an easy task to find the two people who went missing in the mountains.

[Master, have you heard?] I'm very kind enough to tell you about the future development of the story! 】

[It's noisy, don't bother me, I'm thinking about it now.] 】

If they got lost, they must have been on the way, and the reason is probably that the flashlight broke down, so the guide couldn't find the way.

Although the moon could provide a little light before, in the dense forest, with the dark clouds beginning to cover the sky, it was even more difficult to find a way back.

"Sayou! The rain is getting heavier! It's dangerous to continue! ”

"I see! Let's take a look! I haven't been there yet! ”

"Okay. Stay safe! ”

Jiushi had already coiled her hair up, and she looked around a little nervously, and the clothes on her body were all wet.

"I'm sorry to have you come with me, are you cold now?"

"It's okay. I'm worried about them too, woo wow! ”

An unsteady Jiushi almost slipped, and Sayu immediately grabbed the nearby tree trunk with his left wrist and grabbed Jiushi's hand tightly with his right hand.

The glow of the flashlight in his left hand fell on the nearby grass. You can see falling raindrops constantly hitting the leaves.

[Isn't this development boring?] If the master wants to save them, I will tell you where they are, so that their death can be avoided. Anyway, for the world, there is nothing strange about small changes. The so-called time refutation, most of which are based on the body of the excellent, so ordinary people have traveled through time and are still the same as before, just an ordinary ordinary person, but the master is different, he is very good, how about it? Have you made a decision? 】

[At what cost?] 】

[Don't worry, I can give you a discount, half a year of life is enough, it's a good deal, right?] Six months, twenty-four weeks, one hundred and sixty-eight days, four thousand and thirty-two hours could save the lives of two people and give them a future! It may be twenty-five weeks, but it doesn't matter. 】

[Sure enough......]

[But people also know that for the master, those people are just friends of the master's friends, right? Even if it disappears from life, it won't cause any trouble. 】

[That's true, that's right. 】

Sayou answered truthfully in his heart.

But it must be a mistake to draw conclusions so lightly, after all, in that case, even if he wouldn't be so sad, Lin Xuan, Jiushi, Yi Ye and the others would feel pain.

[Always thinking about others, in fact, this approach is very stupid, as long as people maintain their own happiness, everything will be fine. 】

[You're an alternative version of Mephistopheles, okay, tell me where they are.] 】

[The life of the master, I will accept it! ] 】

Saying this, the girl in her heart seemed to be tinkering with something, and then continued

[As a kill, give the master a gift, and it won't be long before the master's sisters come here to play.] 】

"What are you talking about!!!"

Sayu shouted, but at the same time walked towards the position he had gotten in his head.

"Zo, Zoyu, what's wrong with you?"

"Nothing! Let's go this way! ”

Speaking loudly, Sayou pulled Jiushi to increase his speed.

After climbing over a small hill, rounding a small canyon, and finally past a bush, Sayo removed the weeds in front of him.

Bang!

Thunder accompanied by lightning, and the two were startled in the face of their sudden appearance.

"Get out of there!"

Sayou shouted, Sayou is more focused on the present than his sisters are coming here.

Hearing Sayu's words, Ibukimi's surprised expression immediately retracted, and even though he didn't know what was going on, he pushed away the dove that was hiding from the rain with him.

The next moment, mud and stone collapsed and fell from the top of Ibuki's head......

Sayu's actions, Ibuki's actions, I don't know if it's happiness or misfortune............ (To be continued......)