After I started to help Okazaki clean up the weeds, I finally decided that I was a wise decision today.

The two big boys squatted hard in the yard to pull weeds, although I dare not say how fast the two of us were, but it was only 2/3 of the way to clean up. But come to think of it, if Okazaki were the only one who did this, he might not be able to finish it even by the end of the day, let alone by Saturday.

In addition to resting for more than half an hour at noon, the weeds in the yard have almost been cleaned up, and the rest is to repair the courtyard, I believe that it will not be long before the yard will regain its former vitality.

But what made my eyes widen the most was that when I ate at noon, I didn't expect that kid from Okazaki to prepare a bento!

Just kidding, right? What did you become a housewife and man, and you still have the hidden skills of this popular man.

However, Okazaki explained that it was not prepared by him, but a bento that Apricot had prepared for him when Furukawa, Kyori, and Starling came to see how Kotomi was doing before I came in the morning.

Damn, although I envy him for having a bento to eat, even if it is a bento prepared by an apricot, but! Thinking about my absences from class today, maybe the head of the class is no longer a problem with the word "well" on his head... Amen, bless me for being able to trick Xingmeng smoothly when the time comes.

Before I knew it, the sky was already a little yellow.

"Okazaki," I shouted at Okazaki with my repair tools after fixing the door that was a little loose in the backyard utility room, "I've fixed it here!" ”

"That's fast," Okazaki said, sitting on a ladder trimming branches, and pointed to the dirt behind him that we had formed a curve of cement and bricks. ”

"Anyway, let's praise it,"

Shaking off his hand that had been working with a hammer and was a little sore, I still obeyed Okazaki's words and walked over there, picked up a shovel on the ground and started working.

"Even if you don't praise you, you'll be motivated."

"It's harsh."

I carefully took the flowers out of the plastic bowl and planted them one by one while considering the color scheme.

Since we didn't know anything about gardening before that, we used the book Okazaki bought before as a reference and mixed all the varieties we saw. However, it should be said that it is self-defeating, or it is a snake to add to it, at least this can be changed to match, but it makes the courtyard look a little more interesting.

Speaking of which, we've both been here for almost a whole day, but we haven't heard a single noise in the house, as if there was no one living in the house.

"Okazaki," I asked Okazaki, who was a little worried, looking up at the window on the second floor, "Kotomi hasn't moved at all, will something happen?" ”

Even if I don't go out, the basic routine of eating or something continues, but I haven't seen any food delivery until now, so shouldn't Kotomi even plan to eat?

"Don't say anything unlucky, that's the only thing you can do now."

“… Oh, yes. ”

Although I am worried, Kotomi is reluctant to come out, and our first task at the moment is to do what we can do well.

Nodding, I didn't say anything more.

"Okazaki-kun."

This gentle voice...

"Okazaki-kun, I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

Ahh

"Tomoya, we're here to help~"

Uh, this energetic and tense voice...

Mo, could it be them?!

"Oh, Furukawa, Apricot and Vine Forest, here you are."

… It really is.

"Sure enough, we still can't be relieved... Ah, Izumi-kun, you're here too! ”

Noticing me hiding behind Okazaki, Furukawa happily greeted me.

"Ah, ah, yes."

Scratching my head, I walked out from behind and smiled awkwardly at Furukawa.

"Quan-kun, are you okay?" Starling looked at me with a worried look, "I heard from my sister that you are not feeling well and have taken a day off. ”

"Uh... It's uncomfortable~ Ahem, it's a little bit, but it's no problem! ”

I hurriedly pretended to cough a few times, but thinking of the two of them's worried personalities, I patted my chest again after coughing and said that it was just a trivial matter.

Starling, this kid, is usually so timid, but at the critical moment, he threw me a straight ball, or a high-speed straight ball!

"What's your terrible acting skills?" As if she had seen something embarrassing, Xing covered her face and did not hide her disdain, "There are really such stupid children in the world~"

Hey, that's rude.

"It's not as exaggerated as you say," resisting the urge to retort to Apricot, I asked them, "Are you here to help?" ”

"Hmm!"

"We're also worried about Kotomi's situation."

"And even this idiot has asked for leave to help, how can we still be idle?"

Eun, yes, yes, even my stupid... It seems to have been scolded?

"Then I can only work for half an hour," Okazaki shrugged his shoulders and smiled at the determination in everyone's eyes, "It's too late, but it's not okay." ”

"Hmm!" ×3

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Furukawa and Starling were in charge of cleaning up the weeds that we had pulled out and piled up on the ground before we had time to clean up, Okazaki was still in charge of pruning the branches, and Apricot was in charge of planting the flowers and plants for me.

Because of the addition of Furukawa, the progress of the work has suddenly accelerated, which was originally a happy thing, but...

"Izumi, hand me the flowers over there!"

"Yes!"

"Quan-kun, where are the garbage bags?"

"I'll get it right away!"

"If you're thirsty, help me hand me water."

"Well... Get it for me myself! ”

Stinky boy, you actually used me as a servant.

Squatting down again to plant the flowers, I smacked my lips at the thought of this.

"I'm talking about you," glancing at the Furukawa who was not far away, Xing whispered to me, "actually skipping class to help, this is your style." ”

"My style?" Tilting my head to look at her in confusion, I wondered a little, "Hasn't it always been like this?" ”

"Reckless, brainless, and rush forward regardless of the consequences," he sighed as he pressed the dirt next to the flower plant with a small shovel, "If you don't plan to come to school, at least tell us." ”

"Thanks, it's enough to have your mind," I didn't know whether Xing's words were positive or negative, I shook my head with a wry smile, "If I told you, you would definitely come along." ”

"Of course, me!"

"Shhhh Think about it," motioning to Apricot to lower her voice, I sneaked a look at Furukawa, who hadn't noticed the situation on our side, "If the leaders of classes D and E are absent from class, this will not be noticeable." ”

It's because I know you're going to think that way, so I don't dare tell you.

"Well, yes."

Xing thought about it and nodded in agreement.

"Huh?"

Furukawa, not far away, let out a question.

"What's wrong?!"

"That," Furukawa said uncertainly, looking at the room, "... I just saw the curtains move. ”

Everyone's eyes moved in the direction of her fingers.

It's still the same as when it was just me and Okazaki, the windows were closed tightly, and the curtains were tightly closed.

I couldn't tell that the curtains had moved.

… Still, it would be great if it was true.

I think that's what you think.