Chapter XXIII: The Forsaken

Camping with the camp

In Japan, ACG, anime, film and television works that depict campus life often appear such plots-

Boys and girls go into the mountains and forests together in a camping activity organized by the school and embark on an adventure that only belongs to the two of them. However, due to various force majeure factors on the way, the two got lost in the mountains and forests. The sky is getting dark, and the two of them, who are physically and mentally exhausted, are in the predicament of running out of power on their mobile phones, there is no light source, and there is no tool to make a fire, and the only thing they have is each other in the night where only the cold stars shine around. On weekdays, the estrangement between the two due to interpersonal relationships and status gaps was broken by the crisis, and in such a desperate situation, the two confided their sincerity, relied on each other, encouraged each other, and waited until the call for help came. In this way, while the two returned to the camp full of tiredness, they also left a memory of youth love that is worth cherishing for a lifetime......

Such. Although such episodes have been used up, it is undeniable that Hesu is still one of the major youth events that many students really yearn for, and its popularity is no less than two major sacrifices. (Note: Cultural Festival and Sports Festival)

However, having said all that, the only ones who can be active in camping and fully enjoy their youth are the ones who are now full. For lonely people who have no friends, group activities like the one that can bring them only full of malice!

It's like the girl who is alone and isolated, diluting her existence alone.

Obviously not far away, it is a warm scene of laughter and frolic of companions, laughter, innocent expressions are filled on everyone's faces, but on the other side, there is only a lonely shadow accompanied by a girl with a silent expression. It's as if they're a world apart.

When encountering such a thing, it is natural for people to feel pain. However, for loneliness, the most terrible thing is not the pain itself, but the use of one's own eyes to confirm the happiness of others, and then recognize one's own pain - this is the most painful thing in the world.

The little girl who endured such pain was still ignored and ridiculed by everyone. For elementary school students, it was probably all too common for the little girl to be alone, so they didn't care in the slightest. However, from an outsider's point of view, this scene should be taken seriously.

"Ah, that little ghost, it's the ...... from before"

"It's called Tsurumi Rumi"

After the cold voice said the little girl's name, the hillock fell silent again.

After all, what I saw was not something that made people happy, so the two of them didn't have any desire to speak, but their faces were ugly, and they remembered something.

However, it's not just the two of them who care, Da Xianchong Hayama, who was originally in the middle of the group of children, also noticed this, walked up to the little girl, and accosted her.

"Do you like curry?"

As soon as the words fell, there was a small sigh under the snow that was almost missed if you didn't listen carefully.

Hayama's approach is still the same as before, and there is no progress at all.

It's just that he forcibly pulled Rumi to the stage and let the scars of his inferiority complex show in front of everyone, and that's all there is to it - although he was accosted with good intentions, in fact, Hayama's approach is such a nature.

Simple, brutal, negative effects!

It may sound incredible, but it's not that hard to understand.

Usually Liumei is alone, even if the pain is just a single part. However, once she is accosted by Hayama, a high school student and the most conspicuous among them, her particularity is emphasized even more, that is, the characteristic of being alone.

Seeing Rumi's lonely being accosted, what are the thoughts in the hearts of elementary school students? Just think about it from another perspective, you will know that it will definitely not be "Ah~! Rumi-chan was accosted by high school students!How handsome!, I want to get along with my puppets!", but "Ah?!Why is that guy?".

Exposed to the curious gaze of high school students, he was cast a jealous and hateful gaze by his peers. In such a situation, all the feelings will be stronger than usual, and the shame and pain will become several times or even dozens of times the usual.

In this way, the situation in the United States at the moment can be imagined.

Helpless.

This is probably the only word that can describe the situation in the United States at this time. Because no matter how you answer Hayama's question, malicious emotions will definitely occur. If you answer with good intentions, you will be evaluated as "kicking your nose in the face", and conversely, you will be evaluated as "how old are you?

In fact, although Rumi was also surprised for a while because she was accosted by Hayama, she made an unexpected response-

“...... No, I don't like curry or not. After saying this in a flat voice, Rumi immediately pretended to be calm and left the place.

Well done!

The lonely master Biqiya couldn't help but give the girl a thumbs up in his heart. Even if he was in such a situation as studying in the United States, he would not have thought of a better way. In this case, there is no other way than a strategic retreat!

After Rumi left the place, she began to move as much as possible to a place that would not attract attention. Finally, I came to the outside of the crowd, that is, on the slope where I stayed under the valley and the snow.

Maybe it's deliberate, just as it's easy for a stand-in to find a stand-in, it's easier for a stand-in to find a stand-in than others, and it's probably the aura of 'no friends' that attracted Rumi here.

The obvious estrangement made Hayama look at Rumi with some confusion for a while, and a lonely smile appeared, but he quickly put himself in a good mood and returned to the other elementary school students.

"Since this is a rare opportunity, let's make something special——?!

"This way!

Elementary school students scrambled to raise their hands, coffee peppers and chocolates announcing their ideas. Thanks to this, the uncomfortable gaze that stuck to Rumi's body was closed.

"This way, this way, people, think it's good to put some fruit and innovate!

The person who said this suggestion was Yuhihama. Not to mention participating in activities at the same level as elementary school students, it is clear that the speech is the lowest level of cooking among all the ideas. Obviously, I didn't master the basic level, so I planned to start innovating dishes. After hearing this, Yuji on the side said that the word 'innovation' had cried and fainted in the toilet.

Subsequently, Yubihama was driven out as an obstructor, and Mitsuki also came over because of the rotation.

"What the hell, is that guy an idiot......"

"Really idiot......"

After Biqigu accidentally leaked his inner thoughts, another slightly immature voice answered. This is the first time that little Lori has taken the initiative to talk.

"Well, most of the world is like that, it's nice that you noticed it so early."

After hearing the words, Rumi looked at Hikiya with an incredible expression, and her eyes seemed to say, 'Aren't you yourself?'

"This person is really good at boasting, obviously you are also one of the majority, aren't you?"

"Don't underestimate me. I'm one of those people who stands out from the crowd. ”

"Indeed, if you want to compete stupidly, you must stand out as a 'talent' that no one can compare...... Why is there such a foolish creature as you in the world? It's time to evolve your single-celled brain. ”

"I have no problem with my brain at all, I always like to speak to others, it's because you have a problem with your woman's brain, right......"

In the face of the conversation between the two of them, Rumi didn't even smile, just remained silent. After a while, it was slightly closer to the safer Biqi Valley. Sure enough, in the judgment of the child's intuition, is the threat level of the queen under the snow higher?

"Name"

"Huh, what's the name?"

was said such a word, and Biqigu didn't react at once, so Rumi showed an unhappy expression and asked again in a condescending tone.

"I'm asking for your name. Usually that's what you just did."

“...... When you ask someone for their name, you should first put your name on it."

Before Biqigu could speak, the temperature began to freeze under the snow, probably because of the etiquette education she received since she was a child, so she couldn't tolerate Rumi's impolite language, staring at Rumi's eyes was sharp to the point of making people feel dangerous, even if she was a child as an opponent, she didn't intend to be merciful at the moment.

Rumi probably sensed horror in her eyes under the snow, and looked away uncomfortably. Muttered quietly.

“...... Rumi Tsurumi"

Yukishimi nodded after hearing Rumi's name.

"I'm Yukino under the snow. This one is...... Biqi, Biqi Valley...... What does it look like to be a toad?"

"It's Hachiman!" corrected Hikiya.

He is also used to the problem of always liking to make fun of people under the snow, or as long as he is a member of the service department, he will have a certain immunity to the poisonous tongue under the snow. Even Yubihama was scolded by her no less - although he didn't realize it.

"Then, this one is Yui Hihama. This one is Mitsuki Itai. ”

Hikiya pointed to Yubihama and Mitsuki, who were approaching this side, and introduced them in turn.

"What's wrong?" Yubihama looked at the three of them blankly, and then showed an expression as if he had finally figured out the situation, "Ah, that's right, my name is Yui Yui." Yes、Tsurumi Rumi-chan, right? Please advise."

"Ahaha~~ I'm Mitsuki Itai, my family Ani (brother) was taken care of by you before, Rumi Rumi-chan, please advise me more~" Mitsuki on the side also introduced herself.

Rumi just nodded in response to Yubihama's accosting, and didn't even give a straight look, but stared at Mitsuki on the side. Mitsuki's complexion became a little stiff.

Banjing ...... Mitsuki, Yuji, and Mitsuki are the younger sisters of that person? So, it's really similar.

Tsurumi Rumi thinks about it like this, and he doesn't know what kind of emotions the newspaper has for the stupid boy who hurt himself and always makes mistakes in his predictions. I hurt myself and hit my ass, which should have been enough to make her hate the boy, but the clumsy boy made her unexpectedly annoying. But if you want to say that you like it, you can't talk about it.

If you want to take it seriously, she is probably a friend who chats, a friend who is a little special to her, regardless of age, generation, and no extra sympathy and pity, and can talk to her on an equal footing......

Friend...... Is it?

has been isolated for a long time, and I haven't thought about this word for a long time, and I can't help but show a warm look.

"Yuuji's sister, please advise~"

Obviously, he was still an arrogant little ghost who didn't know how to be polite just now, but there was such a change immediately, which made Biqigu and Xuexia a little surprised.

Yuuji, that guy, what kind of ecstasy soup did you pour her!?