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I limped down the street with Elle on my back, silently watching the street into the night.

Elle on my back gently put her arms around my neck, rested her head quietly on my shoulder, closed her eyes, and smiled slightly. Her faint snort, brushing in my ear, tickled me a little.

At that time, as I fell into her arms, she also fell to the floor with a thud. Even if she was very good at fighting, she finally ran out of strength in that situation. Really.. She's just an ordinary girl.

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I glanced sideways at Ellie, not daring to speak to break the rare tranquility.

The blood under Ellie's nose, which had not yet been wiped clean, had formed a brown blood stain, which was sticking to her skin little by little. It doesn't look good, but it makes me feel a little special; Different from ordinary people, different from ordinary her.

It turns out that she will also have such a "weak" time? I thought she would always be so strong that she would never be defeated.

Looking down, I looked over to the wrist that was clinging to her thigh. A pink thread floated silently, connecting my wrist to Ellie's wrist. Hold me and her tight.

Is this the red thread that symbolizes love? I don't think so.

I always feel that the red line that symbolizes feelings should be more bright and eye-catching, and the red that can stand out from the thousands of colors at a glance.

So what's the deal with this pale pink? Is it above the friends and not enough lovers? I felt a little ridiculous at my strange idea.

After all, it's really strange to think about these things at this time.

Walking quietly on the road with Ellie on my back, I endured the complicated gazes of passers-by, and soon remembered what Ellie said at that time.

[Hey.。。 Carry the old lady home. The old lady can't walk. 】

Elle, who was lying on the ground at the time, smiled weakly, as if a person who had lived in the dark for a long time suddenly saw the dawn of hope. It's so beautiful that it makes my heart ache.

What is she laughing at?

It's great if it's because of me.

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"Ellie? It's home. ”

I stood downstairs in my house and shook Elle on my back slightly.

It's definitely time to make a shot, right?! She told me to take her home anyway!! Isn't that how women are interpreted in TV novels?! I'm sure I can make a shot! Gotta get it!! Let's have a shot!!!

"Human flesh sandbag, the old lady is talking about going back to the old lady's house."

Ellie, who was still leaning on my shoulder, like a little cat lazily basking in the sun, opened her eyes slightly, and then pulled my other ear with her hand and continued:

"Go there."

"Oh."

Suddenly lost, I nodded in tears and walked in the direction that Ellie had pointed me out.

Ellie must know what I was trying to do, right? I didn't expect her to dismantle me, but just said me flatly, it seems that she is really tired.

Following the direction that Ellie kept directing, I was also getting farther and farther away from home.

The dwindling number of pedestrians and the dwindling street lights made it quieter and quieter for me and Ellie. It's as if the world is left with me and her, and everything else that has nothing to do with it disappears into chaos.

At this time, I could hear her heartbeat and feel her faint breathing. That's a completely different existence from boys.

I didn't realize I was carrying a girl on my back just now, but now I couldn't turn my attention away from Ellie.

Puff, puff, puff

Elle must feel it, right? My heart beats wildly because of her.

"Let's go to that store first."

Ellie, who was on my back, suddenly tugged at my ears and said again.

The restaurant in her mouth is a small, even shabby, fast food restaurant. Under the canopy in front of the store, supported by tarpaulins, a husband and wife are busy packing up the dishes on the food truck. There seemed to be some flies fluttering on the few leftover dishes. This is where I live, something completely invisible.

"Hmm."

Without too much hesitation or discomfort with the fast food, I carried Elle to the fast food restaurant.

It looked like the couple knew Ellie. When they saw Ellie, they all raised their hands and said hello:

"Ellie, are you here?"

"Yo! Is it Ellie? Is it the same as before? Two meat, two vegetarian and two box lunches? ”

"Let's get a little more food today, and help me get an extra box of lunch."

Ellie gently broke away from my hand and slipped off her back, saying weakly. She is like a seasoned eater, and there is not a trace of uneasiness in such a cheap little shop.

"Okay~" The uncle grinned, picked up a few fast food boxes and started cooking.

I stood hesitantly in front of the store, not knowing where to place myself so as not to get too much into Ellie's life.

"Ellie, is that your boyfriend?" The lady in the store suddenly asked Elle, she was like those gossiping neighbors, looking for the joy of life all the time.

Hearing my aunt's words, my face turned red in an instant, and I looked out the door.

"No, it's a friend."

Elle wasn't as flustered as I was, just said something lightly, and then didn't say anything more, quietly waiting for the fast food to be packed.

My heart hurts. It's okay if you don't come to a shot.,It's just a friend.。。 Even if it's a Pa friend, it's okay! Anyway, they all start with the word P!

"Oh~" The eldest lady let out a meaningful interjection for some reason, and then soon began to complain to Ellie.

It's probably just that I had a good relationship with my husband.,Recently, I don't feel as enthusiastic as before.。。 This category is about trivial emotional matters in the family.

That's normal, right? The seven-year itch or something. It can't be the reason why the god of love is also the reason, right? Could it be that those who are married will also start to stir calcium? That's an exaggeration.

Thinking about what I didn't have, I stole a glance at Ellie, who was facing away from me.

Elle draped herself over her long-sleeved school uniform that she had been wrapping around her waist to hide the wounds and dust on her body. The slightly large winter school uniform made Ellie, who was already a little thin, look even more slender. It makes people want to hold her tightly in their arms and comfort her body.

I just glanced at Ellie, only to find that her cheeks, which were still bloody, were inexplicably red.

Poof

The sound of my heart beating came from my chest again. Turning my head to look at the moon in the night sky again, Ellie's voice soon sounded behind me.

"Hey, let's go."

Ellie, who was carrying fast food, walked past me steadily, and said without looking back.

"Huh?"

I was stunned for a moment and didn't react, so I quickly limped after me.

Obviously, I can walk so naturally, and I have to ask me to carry her for Mao! Abominable violent woman!

"Human sandbags, let's eat together in the evening. I invite you. ”

Ellie, who was walking in front of me, suddenly turned her back to me and said.

For some reason, I always felt her voice tremble a little. And her side face in the moonlight is also as pink as a cherry blossom in spring.

"Okay. . . All right. ”

I, also blushing, muttered in reply.

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Then I thought silently in my mind:

Sure enough, you can have a fight with Ellie, right?! I must be able to give it a shot, right?! A must-have shot!! Damn it!!