However, I don't know whether it is fortunate or unfortunate, Lin Xiaoya doesn't seem to say a word.

Even so, Zhou Lang was still very cautious, specially wearing a uniform to go out, and set off early in the morning earlier than scheduled.

On the one hand, this is also to avoid the classmates who take the bus, just in case they are bumped into.

The departure time was so much earlier, even Lin Xiaoya didn't expect it.

Hahahaha, deserved.

Wait and see. I'm just going. I'll go to the end of the world and show you.

At this moment, Zhou Lang thought proudly in his heart.

I didn't know that I was about to die.

"-Zhou Lang!"

With this roar, his left hand was suddenly pulled back forcefully.

"Huh?"

The pulling was so strong that he almost fell upside down, but fortunately, his body immediately leaned forward, and he finally managed to maintain his balance.

However, the "crisis" has not changed.

The slender right hand that grabbed his left hand.

"Zhou Lang ——!"

The roar rang out again.

The loud volume vibrated violently in the head that had just woken up, making Zhou Lang shrink his back in fright.

Woo...... Something is wrong...... The voice......

Déjà vu.

It should be said that it is a very familiar sound.

「…… Lin Xiaoya ......"

An oversized version of the "Anger Symbol", which was stronger than yesterday, was floating above her head.

Why, why, why is she here?

Heheheha............ It's over!

"Zhou Lang, it's such an early morning, where are you going to go?"

Lin Xiaoya said to him in a polite and weird tone, trying to restrain his voice.

This makes people feel even more terrifying.

"No, no...... I'm just going to go out and walk around......

Faced with Lin Xiaoya's questioning, Zhou Lang tried to perfunctory the past, but unfortunately it seemed to be in vain.

Now, it's more important to find a way out of this embarrassing dilemma.

Lin Xiaoya, who is enthusiastic about helping others and has a strong sense of responsibility.

Even small places that no one will pay attention to, she will think very carefully. Surprisingly attentive.

Lin Xiaoya came here long before Zhou Lang went out, waiting for him to appear in ambush.

What a thing! I really came here to wait!

He underestimated Lin Xiaoya's housekeeping ability.

She must have been based on her sense of nobility as a squad leader, so she specially came to stop her impulsive behavior. Kantaro thought to himself.

At her feet, there was a piece of luggage that was a little exaggerated.

I must have planned to take him directly from here to the school to meet.

I really convinced you, and I got up early in the morning. He went to great lengths to get here to ambush......

Although he cursed again and again in his heart, in the face of Lin Xiaoya's roar, Zhou Lang was still like a frightened kitten, and couldn't help but shrink his back.

"It's outrageous! You know what period we're in right now, right?" Lin Xiaoya's expression was stiff.

"Junior high school candidates! Zhou Lang, you don't know the situation at all!"

"I—I know this! Don't treat me like a fool!"

Zhou Lang thought that he was saying this sentence very imposingly, and felt that he had performed very remarkably, but unexpectedly, this was just adding fuel to the fire and detonating Lin Xiaoya's anger even more.

"What are you talking about! Now that you know. Why are you still here? It's a cram camp starting today! The meeting point is at the school! You idiot, what are you arguing about!"

"Uh...... I'm because of that ......."

- I can't talk back at all!

"Zhou Lang, you're going to meet at school, right......

Lin Xiaoya stared at Zhou Lang directly.

The big eyes hidden behind the lenses are the same light color as the hair, like a doll.

Under the pressure of this gaze, Zhou Lang almost gave in, but his determination would not be shaken so easily.

Zhou Lang opened his mouth and said-

"I'm sorry, Lin Xiaoya, I won't go to school. I have one thing that I have to do, and I have to do it no matter what."

「…… Is it a scavenger hunt? Is that the one you said, the last game agreed with Grandpa Zhou Lang?"

"yes, that's right. It's something I've made up my mind about. So—I'm going."

Zhou Lang is determined.

Even so, Lin Xiaoya continued to persuade-

"Zhou Lang, didn't you do a bad job in the last mock exam? Don't you think it doesn't matter?"

"I...... I didn't think so......

"And why?"

"Because I've already made up my mind. I can't forgive myself if I give up."

There was a moment of silence.

"Is that ......" Lin Xiaoya's previous murderous aura suddenly disappeared. Zhou Lang, you've already made up your mind, haven't you?"

"Hmm."

"Then it means that it's useless to say anything, there's no going back......

That's right...... Zhou Lang nodded.

Whew, it's dangerous~

Originally, I was worried about the consequences, but it seems that I have escaped, good job, I really have mine!

He was secretly rejoicing in his heart.

As a result, in the next instant, Lin Xiaoya said a sentence that made him wonder if his ears had heard it wrong.

"Okay—I'll go with me!"

Hey............?

Hey......?

What the?

"Huh————?

Okay, what a good thing!

The rails extend forward.

It seems like there is no end.

The train moves slowly.

Vapor choking, choking, choking.

The train shook slightly.

Vapor choking, choking, choking.

There were two people on board.

- That's right, two people.

What's going on, and why is this happening?

Next to Zhou Lang, sat Lin Xiaoya.

It had been more than ten minutes since they boarded the first train, and there had not been any conversation between the two of them.

On the train to the city center.

Sure enough, at this time, except for Zhou Lang and Lin Xiaoya, there was only one passenger.

On the one hand, it's also because of the holiday.

As a result, the atmosphere feels even more awkward.

It's been a long time since I've been alone with Lin Xiaoya.

Realizing this fact, Zhou Lang suddenly felt embarrassed for no reason.

At such a delicate age, just having a relationship like a childhood sweetheart is enough to make people blush and heartbeat.

Lin Xiaoya was staring at the scenery outside the window in front of her.

The morning sun illuminates the interior of the carriage in bright white.

Her side eyelids.

Plain thin-rimmed glasses.

No makeup under the lenses.

Zhou Lang suddenly came back to his senses.

found that he had been staring at Lin Xiaoya's side face just now.

Aha! What am I doing, really!

What is there to look at Lin Xiaoya's side face, it's really boring.

It's okay! It's okay! Nothing!

Hahahahaha——!

What an eerie atmosphere.

So, he had to take the initiative to talk to her.

A very inconsequential nonsense.

"The weather is so nice~~"

"Uh-huh......

"Did you watch yesterday's series?"

"No ......"

「…… Uh......"

「…………」

"By the way, why are you wearing civilian clothes?"

It stands to reason that the two of them were supposed to receive a three-day cram course from today, and the meeting place was at the school, so it was natural that they should wear uniforms.

However, she was dressed in civilian clothes.

A bit of retro academic style and glasses, it is a campus style style that conforms to the image of the class president.

Since a long time ago, he had never seen Lin Xiaoya in civilian clothes, and today he found out that she was actually full of fashion, so he blurted out this question, and as a result-

"Ahh That's, that's because...... Yes? Uh, that'......."

Unexpectedly, she appeared very flustered.

"Yes, by the way, didn't the teacher say that it's okay to wear civilian clothes? Uh-Zhou Lang, you really didn't listen to what the teacher said, huh."

"Is that so?"

"That's right, that's it."

Lin Xiaoya automatically emphasized, and she kept nodding in affirmation.

On the other hand, Zhou Lang searched for the memories in his mind with doubts, and after she mentioned it, she seemed to be really impressed.

It should be said that in fact, Zhou Lang's memory is very vague.

He reaffirmed that he was really as Lin Xiaoya said, and he usually didn't listen to what the teacher said at all.

And so—

"I see, I see."

He accepted it.

Unexpectedly, she looked nervous, and continued-

"By the way, this dress is in the shop in front of the station that is a little weird, and the clerk is dressed like a doll—"

"Ah, I know, the name of the store seems to be Tibet. Isn't it?"

"Yes, yes, I bought it over there, it's cheap. And these socks, also three pairs of specials, and these shoes, ah, this one is a little more expensive, but I really like it......

"Ugh...... It's okay, I don't have to ask that much."

It's nerve-wracking, so you don't need to answer in such a serious and detailed way.

Could it be that this is the nature of being a squad leader?

At this time, she suddenly asked in turn-

"—is that weird?"

"Huh? What's weird?"

"I mean- this dress...... Wouldn't it be weird?" She asked again.

"No, it's not strange at all."

Zhou Lang shook his head.

"Not only is it not strange, but it's pretty good, I think it's fashionable."

He told the truth.

Although it is an unembellished word, it can convey ideas directly and accurately to the other party.

He suddenly remembered. My grandfather once said, "An honest man is a fool."

However, my grandfather also said something else, "So it's cool to be a fool."

Lin Xiaoya listened to Zhou Lang's words and said-

"Really...... Really?"

For some reason, she seemed a little happy, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she smiled shyly.

This is the first time I have seen her smile today.

Her joy seemed to be contagious to him, and Zhou Lang couldn't help but smile shyly.

Although he didn't know very well, he seemed to understand what his grandfather meant by "fool".

It didn't take long for the tram to reach the first interchange point.

"—Breathing alone doesn't mean really living."

One day, Grandpa said.

"What? Grandpa, what are you talking about? If you don't breathe, you're going to die, right?"

Zhou Lang is concentrating on the video racing game, and responds casually without thinking.

"I don't mean that, it's just a 'metaphor.'"

Grandpa explained with a smile.

Even when he spoke, his grandfather's hands were still skillfully operating the joystick, and his movements were not as agile as an old man.

As a result, according to the usual practice, the grandfather won the game again.

"Parables? What parable?" Zhou Lang, who lost the game, asked casually throwing the joystick away.

"Forget it, it's nothing. If you don't understand, then don't understand, anyway, you will understand one day. Anyway, you're my grandfather and my grandson after all!"

After Zhou Lang finished speaking, he smiled happily.

Now it's a memory.

Will only smile in the memories.

Always smiling.

In the future, I believe that it will be the same, and it will never change.

Right?

A gentle breeze blows the leaves off the ground.

A carpet of red and yellow leaves.

Entire row of street trees.

A life of height and distance.

The scenery that has been walked.

A cool breeze that announces the end of summer.

Why?

The winds of this season are inexplicably sad.

The sunset comes into view.

Although waving hands.

But he kept away the words of farewell.

Put it in your pocket with my hand.

"—that...... Zhou Lang...... Are we going to keep transferring?"

At the time of the third transfer, Lin Xiaoya finally couldn't help but ask.

Nearly three hours had passed since the two of them set off from the station at the starting point.

Maybe it's because I'm not used to taking trains. Lin Xiaoya looked a little tired.

Even so, she didn't ask Zhou Lang where his destination was, probably just because she felt that the frequent number of transfers was really a bit unbearable.

The current location is far from the city center, and the surrounding scenery is natural and tranquil.

As if echoing the scenery, at the beginning of the journey, the awkward atmosphere between the two has disappeared.

"I'll have to transfer again."

Zhou Lang said calmly, and when Lin Xiaoya heard this, she couldn't help but hang her shoulders, alas, she sighed.

She whispered, almost inaudible, "No."

Zhou Lang vaguely heard her sigh and sighed, so he asked-

"Lin Xiaoya, why did you come with me? You didn't even ask where I'm going."

It's all come to this point, and it's too late to turn back.

"Forget it, none of that matters. Let's go!"

However, Lin Xiaoya didn't answer his question, she immediately cheered up and dragged the huge luggage forward quickly.

"Hey, wait a minute, Lin Xiaoya-"

"Huh?"

As if she didn't want to reveal her weakness, she heard Zhou Lang's call, and turned back cheerfully.

With a slight tremble.

As a result, Zhou Lang said to her - "The platform where the transfer is not there...... It's this way."

Lin Xiaoya's shoulders hung down weakly again.

"What, really......"

At this time, Zhou Lang approached her, and grabbed the big bag of luggage that had dragged her mobility with one hand.

"Oh, it's heavy! What's in there?,It's really strange for girls...... Is it necessary to go to a cram camp......

Although she complained repeatedly, she still lifted the unimaginably heavy luggage in her hand, and carried it to her shoulders with a slight sway.

"Zhou Lang, it's okay, I'll just take it myself-"

"Don't force it, your hands are already shaking. Who told you that you don't usually exercise, just focus on studying?"

"I'm sorry, I'm a nerd!"

After saying that, she puffed out her cheeks like a child.

However, Zhou Lang's reaction was cold.

"Uh, that's it...... It's not cute."

"You're too much—"

This time she pouted.

"And that's just as uncute."

Zhou Lang still said coldly, and walked forward quickly.

Actually, his heart was racing a little - he just couldn't say it.

Maybe you already have a smile on your face.