Rushing out of the dormitory, and when he was anxious about which direction to run, he saw the small figure standing not far away.

The distance is not far, and there is no hiding, standing in the open and not far ahead.

… It looked like she was standing there hoping that someone would find her soon.

Very lost back.

Hearing footsteps behind her, Mei turned her head expectantly.

"Brother?"

"I'm sorry, it's me."

"That's right..."

Mei lowered her head in disappointment.

Sad voice, very sad look.

In a trance, I seemed to understand a little bit of the reason why Mei did what she had just done.

“… Mei Yi, why lie? ”

"Huh?!"

"Pen pals or something, and people who have made an appointment to meet these things," I said, staring into her surprised eyes, "these are all lies, right?" ”

"......" was silent for a while, and a wry smile appeared on Mei Yi's face, "Have you seen through it?" ”

"If you think about it carefully, you will find that there are actually a lot of loopholes, and today you specially waited for Chunyuan to stand at the school gate for so long."

After a pause, he smiled softly at her.

"I don't believe it's an act of stopping by to see my brother's sister just to see a pen pal."

"That's a compliment, isn't it?"

"Pretty much."

“… Brother Quan is very smart. ”

For a long time, Mei Yi sighed softly.

"Thanks, that's... Can you tell us why you did this? ”

"I don't like such a brother, I want him to chase him out immediately and say, 'Don't go to that kind of person', even if you are beaten and scolded, it doesn't matter, I think so..."

Mei Yi bent her face.

Sound... It seemed to tremble slightly.

“… Bud clothes. ”

The girl in front of me, who was only chest-high, was distressed and wanted to comfort her, but when I opened my mouth, I realized that I didn't even know what to say.

I took a tissue out of my bag and handed it to her, the only thing I could do.

"It's better not to bear it if you want to cry."

"Brother Quan... Woo..."

As if my words turned on the switch, Mei Yi couldn't hold back any longer, and her little shoulders trembled.

Covering his face and sobbing, tears flowed down his fingers and fell to the ground in large drops.

"I hate, I hate to see my brother like that..."

"Has my brother become like that..."

"It's not supposed to be like that... Woooooo

Can I tell you?

Actually, Haruhara, he's also worried about you... Maybe it's just that he's not as crisp as we think.

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If you saw a high school boy and a crying girl on the street, what would you think?

I believe that most opinions must be that the boy made the girl who looked much smaller make her cry.

If it is seen by someone who gossips a little more, I am afraid that it will be thought that a young couple is breaking up, and the boy has abandoned others in a mess... Phew! I'm not like that, and why should I call myself that kind of scumbag!

But just to avoid such a misunderstanding, and if Mei Yi goes back now, if she is seen by that troublesome uncle and doesn't know what she will shout about, I took Mei Yi to the "MORE" coffee shop that I also went to before to sit down, and when my mood eased up, I was talking about other things.

"I used to be bullied, but it was just when I was a kid."

When Mei Yi spoke to me again, it was a long time after the clerk brought the ordered drink.

It looks like it's calmed down a lot.

"It's not a big deal now that I think about it, but even now I remember how scared I was."

"I used to be made to cry by the boys in the neighborhood, but at that time, my brother would come to my rescue every time."

Mei Yi took a deep breath, her mind seemed to go back to that time all of a sudden, and then continued.

"As soon as I cried, my brother would run over and shout at the kid who was bullying me, 'What bastard would dare to make Mei cry!'"

Then she would say, "Mei don't cry," and said that she would take me by the hand and go home together."

"It's really nice and reassuring."

"Although he is a stupid brother, he is very gentle with me"

"Although he is a stupid brother, he is very reliable"

I remembered when I told Haruhara's sister that she was coming.

At that time, he must have noticed it himself, and he must have wanted to be a good brother in front of his sister.

That's why he said such reckless words regardless of the consequences, and he lowered his body and asked us to help him.

"Ever since I was in secondary school, I've played football really well, and as a main player, I've scored a lot of points."

"It's not just me, it's everyone in the team who relies on him."

"As long as it's handed over to Haruhara, it won't be wrong."

Mei Yi talked about her brother's deeds bit by bit.

In the words, there is some pride mixed in.

“… However, that kind of brother is not a real brother. ”

"I'm still a... But it's not that gentle brother anymore. ”

"Seeing a girl being bullied, my brother won't turn a blind eye..."

"And they'll care about me, too..."

The hands on the table were clenched together, and Mei Yi showed a sad expression.

Looking at her like this, I couldn't say anything.

Actually annoyed my sister who was so worried about herself, Chunyuan, you are really annoying.

“… Brother Quan," she said, looking up at me earnestly, "I hope you can answer me seriously." ”

"Yes, what is it?"

"My brother's girlfriend is actually a fake, right?"

"Well, that's what you said..."

I was shocked, I didn't expect Mei Yi's problem to be this, and I avoided Mei Yi's gaze in embarrassment.

Could it be that Mei Yi has seen through the leaves and is it my play?

"Sister Yezi, such a beautiful person, isn't her brother's girlfriend?"

Seeing that I didn't answer, Mei asked again.

Ahh

Although I was a little happy because I wasn't exposed, there was a steady stream of eyes from Mei Yi who wanted to know the truth.

But Mei Yi will ask this, even if she has already seen the problem, even if I want to continue to hide, it is useless, right?

"As Mei thought," I said apologetically, bowing my head at her, "I'm so sorry we lied to you." ”

“… Yes. ”

Unexpectedly, Mei Yi was not angry, but was stunned, and then a wry smile appeared on her face.

“… Such a beautiful person can't be a lover. ”

There was a deep sense of helplessness in the words.

"That Mei Yi..."

"I really can't do anything about him, he has caused so much trouble to everyone..."

With a deep sigh, Mei said as if talking to herself.

“… Does Mei hate Haruhara? ”

Looking at the disappointed look on the girl's face, I asked slowly.

"How can I hate it, but my brother is like this now..."

Sure enough, no matter how much Chunyuan changes, Mei Yi still likes him.

It is precisely because he has always had a longing for his brother that he will be hurt when he sees him like this.

But it is precisely because of this that it is necessary to delve into the true mind of Haruhara.

"Let's go back to the dormitory then," I said solemnly, taking down the juice from the cup in one gulp, "let's go and ask Haruhara's thoughts." ”

"Ahh

"Because Mei Yi still likes her brother the most, doesn't she?"

"No, but that..."

Blushing and lowering her head, Mei Yi rubbed her fingers a little twisted.

After all, I just made a strong declaration like "I'm going on a date" and "I have someone I like", and although I didn't think it was like it at the time, I was still very shy to recall it afterwards.

But now is not the time to be shy.

"For who is happy and who is worried, I think this feeling is very, very precious," I said in the most sincere tone, looking directly into Mei's eyes, "Such a precious bond does not mean that you can give up if you want to. ”

Taking a deep breath, I reached out my hand to Mei Yi.

"I've been silently following him next to Haruhara, and I think I must know better than anyone that guy is not a person who can change so easily."

Although Haruhara's mouth said so, I believe that he must have the same idea in his heart as Mei Yi.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have been so panicked when I heard that Mei Yi had someone she liked.

After a moment of silence, Mei raised her head and looked at me with a determined look and placed her hand on my palm.

“… I want to believe my brother. ”