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At eight o'clock in the morning, it is expected to be cold in spring, and the clouds are rolling up.

It's early spring, but there's still a bit of winter chill in the air.

It's a fairly ordinary Tokyo morning, with cherry blossoms in full bloom, trains and crowds coming and going. The small shop next to the station was full of hot and smelly smells, the office building was full of busy and slightly tired office workers, and students stayed in the classroom, listening to the first class of the morning with a little sleepiness.

But today is also a little different.

The graduation ceremony of third-year students at the private Fengzhiqi College was held this morning.

Today, all students in the school are on vacation, except for third-year students. But when you think about it, it's the final exam of the semester right away, and it doesn't seem like there's anything to be happy about.

So, on such an ordinary and ordinary day for most people, Jiang Yu returned home to change his clothes after sending Zhenbai and Xiaobu to school, and went out in a hurry.

Well, with Rita.

There is no way, who made this girl seem not to plan to return to England for the time being, so she seemed to be a little idle all day. However, according to my statement, I asked my parents to take a vacation at school before I came, and I didn't want to go back because the deadline had not yet arrived.

With the blonde girl who insisted on following, Jiang Yu walked into a café with ease. He was greeted by a young woman standing on the center stage with a smile.

Then, in Rita's surprised eyes, the young woman unceremoniously pinched the other party's cheek when Jiang Yu greeted her, and the latter was not only not angry, but also looked like she was smiling and begging for the whole thing, which was incomprehensible.

So, after the young woman left, Rita finally couldn't help but step forward and asked, "Yujun and that ...... Hmm, is that lady an acquaintance? ”

Jiang Yu rubbed his cheeks, nodded, and said helplessly: "I worked here a year ago, and Miss Apricot is the boss here and has taken care of me a lot. And...... Well, there are some causes in other places. ”

Looking at Jiang Yu's complicated expression that she didn't want to say more, although Rita was a little curious in her heart, she still pursed her lips and smiled, signaling her understanding, and didn't ask any more.

Then, in Rita's curious gaze, Jiang Yu said hello to a girl with long black straight hair who suddenly appeared out of nowhere, and the two of them got busy together.

……

"Whew...... Call...... Should, should...... Caught up, right? ”

Swallowing a mouthful of saliva with some difficulty, Lun also looked at the door in front of him, which he was used to seeing, and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

He had just come from the café, and he was afraid that his mistake would cause several people to plan activities for many days to be wasted, so even though he had plenty of time in theory, he still tried his best to squeeze every ounce of strength out of his legs.

Looking at the campus that was different from the past and looked a little cold and desolate, Lun didn't show any surprise, slowed down his breathing, and walked in.

Walking through the atrium, changing into indoor shoes, and then spiraling up the stairs, passing through the corridors, and glancing at the empty classrooms, Lun couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed even though he had already experienced similar scenes in various works.

It turns out that the so-called graduation is such a scene and such an inexplicable mood?

Listening to the faint sound coming from the gymnasium, Lun also turned a little corner and came to the audio-visual classroom with the door closed.

Naturally, he took out the key from his pocket that should have violated the school rules, and Lun also opened the sliding door of the classroom, looking at the classroom with a slightly different overall brilliance from his impression, looking at the chairs that had not changed in the slightest, and looking at the whiteboard that was wiped clean but still faintly showing some traces of the past, with a subtle expression on his face.

Yes, when I usually come here, it's always after school.

Throughout the year, in the rotation of the seasons, they are always greeted by the sunset.

The cold comes and the summer comes, the autumn harvest and the winter hide, and the sunset is not the same.

Spring, a mild sunset at the end of the warmth.

In summer, the scorching sunset still hangs high with the heat feeling high.

In autumn, there is a hint of loneliness in the yellow sunset.

In winter, the dim sunset seems to urge homecoming.

And a group of them are always in such a CG background, carrying out meaningless disputes or creative activities full of playfulness.

At that time, how could a group of people think that the works they created bit by bit could be a great success in sales and public opinion?

No, not necessarily. At least, he must have had something in mind, right?

Thinking of his friend who seemed to have transformed after spring break, Lun couldn't help but smile a little lonely in relief.

Creators......

After noticing his unconscious sigh, Lun also hurriedly rubbed his cheeks vigorously, and secretly said that he didn't come here today to be sad, but don't forget to get down to business.

As soon as he thought of this, Lun also glanced at the time, and listened carefully for a moment, the faintly noisy voice that seemed to come from not far away, straightened his face, cheered up, and stared at the atrium of the campus.

He's looking for someone who is coming, who doesn't fit in with today's atmosphere.

……

It's boring.

After giving his evaluation coldly in his heart, Shi Yu took steps without hesitation and prepared to walk towards the school gate.

And the place she passed by was full of people gathered together.

Boys laughing and talking together; two girls hugging while crying; boys and girls who look young and shy to each other; A group of men and women happily taking a commemorative photo.

Although the people gathered had all kinds of reactions, the common thing was that all of them had long, slender buckets in their hands.

Of course, the same is true for Shiyu.

It's just that she doesn't have much feeling about it. It's as if this once-in-a-lifetime scene for all people is insignificant.

And the specific manifestation of this state of mind is that she looks out of place with her surroundings, so it is extremely easy to find.

After all, among the crowd of reluctant hugs and crying, a figure who looks like he wants to go home as soon as possible is really conspicuous.

With a very cold gaze, she refused the classmates who came to invite her to the party held later, and in a very immature way, cut off the connection with her classmates, Shi Yu erased a faint regret and absurdity in her heart, and quietly walked outside the school.

And just as she was on the way, she heard a familiar voice.

"Senior Sister Shiyu!"

"Huh? …… Lun also ...... ...... junior? ”

Surprised, surprised.

Lun also looked at Shi Yu, who had a surprised expression, but looked a little embarrassed, and spread his hands and said, "Even if it's me...... You don't have to be so surprised, senior, right? ”

"......" Shi Yu took a deep breath, regained a cold expression, and asked, "What's wrong?" Ambushed here during graduation ceremonies? ”

Lun also smiled, and didn't explain much, just said: "Well...... Senior sister, don't ask, come with me, everyone is still waiting for you. ”

"Big, ...... family?"

Shi Yu vaguely guessed what was about to happen, but that kind of thing made her even more embarrassed when she had just made up her mind three days ago.

"You don't have to do that...... It's good to let me die obediently...... Obviously ......"

"Senior Sister Shiyu? What happened to you? Keep up! ”

In the face of Lun Ye's shout, Shi Yu put away his complicated expression, settled down, and walked forward with heavy steps.

……

"Coming soon?" Jiang Yu put down his phone and said to the two girls beside him, "I'll ask you two later?" Rita, Shiraishi. ”

Shiraishi Kanna patted his chest with an expression full of interest: "No problem! ”

Rita rolled her eyes and said with a smile: "I'm fine~ But, well...... I'll tell you later! ”

"Huh? Oh......"

Jiang Yu glanced at Rita, who was pretending to be mysterious, and secretly said that he was just trying to make some request, and it was no problem to think about it!

Well, it should.

"Also, I'll leave the lights to you, Kato!"

As if remembering something, Jiang Yu said another word to the girl who was resting not far away. Megumi Kato nodded, stood up, and walked to the rear light control.

On the side, Kyoko Kato was watching this scene with interest as she crossed her hands around her chest.

As the owner of the café who lent out at the cost of one morning's business hours, Jiang Yu and the others naturally had no reason or excuse to put this person who wanted to see the excitement...... Oh no, the aunt who cares about her niece's friendship turns away.

So, just as several people were waiting, the originally closed door was pushed open, and the lights in the café were completely turned off by Megumi Kato at some point, leaving only a piece around the stage.

Jiang Yu's hands that stopped lightly above the keys also pressed down. The next moment, a tune that was not unfamiliar to everyone present quietly sounded in the quiet space.

"In the season of flux

Suddenly it felt like time was long

Hurried days to spend

I paint dreams with you

……”

Kyoko Kato suddenly heard this song in her ears and couldn't help laughing. And then for a moment, it seemed to be back to the age when I was also sentimental.

This is an episode of the well-known TV series "A Liter of Tears" about ten years ago, and later this song sung at the end has attracted wide attention as a BGM for an inspirational short film for the college entrance examination. This is also the reason why women of Kato's age, as well as girls of Kato's age, are quite familiar with this.

"March 9" is not only the title of the song, but also the day of graduation.

Just like the college entrance examination day of the Celestial Empire is set for June 7 and 8, implying the blessing of "admit it". The numbers 3 and 9 are similar to the English word "thank you" in Japanese, so I don't know if it's intentional or far-fetched, and because March is the graduation season of Japanese universities, this song has become a graduation song for Japanese colleges and universities for a period of time.

Of course, this craze that started more than ten years ago is of course no longer in its former glory today, but this song is also imperceptibly dyed with a bit of sorrow for parting.

So, when Shi Yu walked into the café, he saw a young man sitting in the light in the dark, singing in a low voice.

Listening to the familiar voice, singing the song that although he didn't feel much, it could be regarded as familiar, the corners of Shi Yu's lips twitched, as if crying and laughing.

“……

Close your eyes and you'll see you

How strong have I become?

Hope for you

That's what I am

……”

The song goes into the chorus, but it's not loud or high-pitched at all. And Jiang Yu's singing method of slowly narrating similar to a folk song just fits the faint parting feeling at the time of graduation.

At this time, the reluctance to see each other with friends, as well as the yearning and anxiety for the future, must be half and half of each other.

And the song is sung in this way, and what it tells others is that no matter where you go, there will always be someone by your side, who will comfort you when you are lost, extend your arms when you are about to give up, and give you a hug when you are tired.

At least, that's how Kanna Shiraishi understands it.

She looked at the teenager on the stage, and her eyes gradually became stained with magnificent colors.

She couldn't help but think that if someone could do this kind of thing for herself when she graduated, she would definitely cry, right?

Although the confession at the graduation ceremony seems to be desperate, most of the time it will turn into a thin mud. But if you confess after the other party has done this kind of thing, no matter what kind of girl you are, you will be tempted.

And so on——! Seniors don't think about it?!

A surprised expression appeared on Shiraishi Kanna's face, and the next moment, the surprise turned into a hesitation to say goodbye.

“……

Hope for you

That's what I am

ah……”

With the end of the extremely gentle humming at the end, the lights in the café suddenly lit up, and Rita and Shiraishi Kanna suddenly realized that they had pulled the paper cannon in their hands one after the other.

Listening to the two consecutive "bangs", Shi Yu seemed to have come back to his senses, pursed his lips, and looked at the smiling young man who walked over from the stage with a complicated expression.

Jiang Yu glared at Rita and Shiraishi Kanna without a trace, and said loudly at the long, straight-haired black girl who was holding a slender bucket tightly on her chest in front of her, "Congratulations on graduation, senior sister!" ”

The next moment, as if a switch had been pressed, a few people who were still a little stunned before also sent their congratulations.

"Congratulations on your graduation! Sister Shiyu! ”

"Congratulations on graduation! Kasumigaoka-senpai! ”

"Congratulations on graduation!"

Megumi Kato also quietly walked out from behind, standing in front of Shiyu, staring at each other with a pair of uninteresting eyes, and said in a flat tone as always: "Kasumigaoka-senpai, congratulations on your graduation." ”

“…… Thank you. Shi Yu exhaled deeply, as if he had made up his mind, looked around, and said in a playful tone, "You guys are not just trying to congratulate me, right?" "I want to talk about "Programmer in the Second Yuan" with more like-minded people, and pay attention to "excellent reading literature" on WeChat, talk about life, and find confidants~