Monday, after school.

Qiao Qiao rode a small motorcycle and came to Higuchi Sayoko's residence.

Pressing the doorbell, before Qiao Qiao could say his name, the electronic lock of the gate opened.

If this continues, will there be a day when I haven't rang the doorbell and I can see Higuchi Sayoko standing at the door waiting for me.

Qiao Qiao walked through the yard and glanced at the plants in the yard, well, it seemed to have been renovated.

When spring comes, beautiful flowers will bloom.

When he came to the door of the house, Qiao Qiao's hand was just on the door and was about to knock, and the heavy security door opened.

"Please come in."

Higuchi Sayoko is wearing a khaki sleeveless cotton linen shirt and a hollow pure white cotton skirt today, and a small hemp gray vertical striped vest on the outside, and a cute hair accessory on her long hair, which looks no different from those sixteen or seventeen-year-old girls outside.

I don't know why.,Higuchi Sayoko seems to be very happy.。

Qiao Qiao changed into indoor slippers and came to the living room.

Smelled a smell of food.

"Actually, I tried cooking myself, even though it's just the simplest curry......"

Accepting the information sent by Qiao Qiao, Higuchi Sayoko looked away and said softly.

"It's remarkable."

Thinking of Higuchi Sayoko's situation, it must have taken a lot of effort to get the ingredients.

According to the information of the Soul Killer Association, Higuchi Sayoko's diet is basically what she informs the personnel in charge of this area through means such as Line, and sends it regularly every day.

There is also a specific note on the information that because of the concern about the accident that may result from Higuchi Sayoko cooking by herself, it is not recommended that the caregiver give her untreated ingredients.

Of course, this is all based on Higuchi Sayoko's will, and if she really wants to try, no one can stop her.

"Well, I seem to have accidentally made too much, so I ......"

Higuchi Sayoko didn't know Qiao Qiao's thoughts, and when she muttered in a low voice, she glanced at this side.

"Then let me try it, I'm just a little hungry."

Qiao Qiao understood what the other party meant and spoke.

"Really, great!"

Higuchi Sayoko jumped up and ran to the kitchen.

Soon, two plates of curry with a rich aroma were served.

"Please."

Qiao Qiao picked up the spoon and mixed the cooked rice with the curry and put it in his mouth.

Japanese curry is much lighter than real curry, and the spicy flavor is not very high, and Qiao Qiao actually doesn't like to eat this curry very much.

But Higuchi Sayoko's curry does taste very good.

"It's delicious."

Qiao Qiao commented.

"Then I'll be relieved."

Sayoko Higuchi started eating curry herself.

The two of them were eating curry and chatting about their studies, at least Higuchi Sayoko was very happy.

Qiao Qiao also rarely relaxed.

"Then I'll clean up my ......"

Sayoko Higuchi had just picked up the plate.

Just because the balance was not mastered, one of the plates fell to the ground.

Whoop -

The ceramic plate shattered immediately, leaving large and small fragments on the ground.

Plop –

Qiao Qiao felt as if his heart was skipping a beat.

Worries, remorse, and self-blame welled up in my heart.

He saw that Sayoko Higuchi subconsciously wanted to pick up the shards, but her hand was cut by the sharp edge.

It's just that the wound was fleeting, and the next moment, in the same position on Qiao Qiao's hand, exactly the same wound appeared, and the blood flowed endlessly.

“？”

At the same time, Qiao Qiao also understood.

This is the anomaly of Sayoko Higuchi.

Whether it is physical or mental, as long as it is an experience that makes her feel "unhappy", it will be transferred to other people.

And Qiaoqiao, which is the closest to it, naturally becomes an object.

“...... I'm sorry. ”

Seeing Qiao Qiao's appearance, Higuchi Sayoko lowered her head and apologized softly.

But even that feeling of guilt was transferred to Qiao Qiao's heart.

"It's okay, I'll clean it up."

Qiao Qiao took out the bandage from his backpack, treated the wound briefly, and then found a cleaning tool to clean up the fragments of the plate.

During this time, Sayoko Higuchi has been sitting on the sofa in the living room, silent.

Since the negative emotions will be directly transferred to Qiao Qiao, he can also feel the same mood until the end, completely calmed down.

"Does Josan know about me?"

Higuchi Sayoko saw that Qiao Qiao had already helped clean up, and asked.

The voice was like thin ice, cold and cold, as if the two had met for the first time.

"It's probably the extent that I've read the association's files."

Qiao Qiao replied truthfully.

Since Higuchi Sayoko asked so, she should know a little bit about the situation on Qiaoqiao's side.

A moment of surprise, followed by confusion.

Qiao Qiao felt like this, and saw Higuchi Sayoko silent for a moment, and asked again.

"So, Qiao San is also going to become Sakamoto-san, Natsume-san, are they like that?"

At the end of the sentence, with a little regret.

"Do you mean keeping your distance from you?"

"Yes, only then will I not hurt you, nor myself."

Sayoko Higuchi tried her best to restrain her emotions.

Even this restraint was transferred to Qiao Qiao without reservation.

If there is no expectation, there will be no disappointment.

As long as the connection with other people is eliminated, it is natural that you will not be hurt by this.

Keep an indifferent heart, and you won't hurt others.

The happiest girl in the world, for the rest of this world, chose to be alone.

"No, I'm not going to keep my distance from you."

Qiao Qiao replied.

Sayako Higuchi was a little surprised.

Her mood did not shift to Qiao Qiao.

Presumably, it must be some kind of good mood.

"There is a proverb in Huaxia."

Qiao Qiao spoke again.

"The guy who can make good curry is definitely not a bad person."

Poof—

Hearing Qiao Qiao's serious speech, Higuchi Sayoko couldn't help laughing.

"Is this the proverb you just made up?"

"I'm sure Higuchi-san won't hurt me, just as Higuchi-san believes I won't hurt you."

Qiao Qiao continued.

"Also, Higuchi-san's curry is delicious, and I want to eat it again."

Higuchi Sayoko's eyes widened and she looked at Qiao Qiao.

At least Qiao Qiao knows that she does feel happy now.

......

Tuesday, September 10.

After confirming the progress of the haunted house construction of the Mystery Research Department, Johashi went to the convenience store where Kazuma Ogasawara worked.

"If you talk to Zhenjun, I'll quit my part-time job for the time being."

After the cash register, Miss Saeki said.

"I really hope he can get in."

And one more sentence added.

Regarding the ghost of Ochiai-sensei, in the end, Kazuma Ogasawara chose to try again.

Do your best to get admitted to the University of Tokyo.

For this reason, he did not ask Qiao Qiao to forcibly destroy the undead of Mr. Ochiai.

Only Qiao Qiao's contact information was left, and if there were other problems in the future, I would ask him for help.

By the way, it seems that Miss Saeki and Kazuma Ogasawara have officially started dating.

The two now live together, with Miss Saeki in charge of making money, and Kazuma Ogasawara preparing for exams and taking care of some housework by the way.

"He Zhenjun also said that if he can be admitted to university, no, even if he is not admitted to university, he wants to get a qualification certificate and become a teacher."

Miss Saeki said, her eyes full of happiness.

"It's a pretty good dream."

Qiao Qiao said goodbye to Miss Saeki.

Riding a motorcycle, I subconsciously came to the building of the cram school.

I looked up at the house of Ochiaijuku.

Qiao Qiao suddenly found that there seemed to be a figure inside.