Didi Di Di –

When the alarm clock rang early for the first time in a long time, despite being prepared, Naruse struggled for a while to open his eyes.

Turning off the alarm clock, and without much time to be stunned, he got up and got out of bed, changed into a winter uniform, and went downstairs to wash.

The holidays are over and the third semester starts today.

In the morning, I will go to school for the opening ceremony.

After washing up, Naruse went to the kitchen to take a look, but he didn't see Naoko.

Pushing open the bedroom door, he found that she was still lying under the covers.

"Naoko."

"Hmm......"

She rolled over, and soon stopped moving.

Naruse had no choice but to go in, "Naoko, get up." ”

She's been a little too relaxed for the past two days.

He picked up the alarm clock next to him and looked at it, and sure enough, there was no alarm set.

"Hmm......"

Naoko flipped over and opened her eyes to look at him.

"Good morning." Naruse put down the adjusted alarm clock, "I'm going to be late." ”

She was sleepy-eyed, "The alarm clock hasn't gone off yet......"

Naruse pressed the alarm clock and dialed it.

Didi Di Di –

“……”

Naoko sat up, looked at the alarm clock and wanted to say something, and first covered her mouth and yawned.

Wake her up, and Naruse goes to prepare breakfast.

Taking off her pajamas and putting them aside, Naoko lowered her head and unbuttoned her underwear, readjusted it and buttoned it up, only to notice that the door was not closed.

She got out of bed and closed the door, and when she got to the door, she leaned out again and looked.

There was a movement of water in the kitchen.

She listened for a while, but she still didn't pass in this half-naked state, and turned back to her room.

The door still didn't close.

Dressing, washing, going to the kitchen to help.

The morning of the first day of the third semester was as busy as ever, not stressful.

After breakfast, the two went out together.

When I got to the bus stop, Morimi was already waiting.

"Good morning."

She hadn't seen her for a few days, and she looked a little cold, "Good morning." ”

Sensing her attitude, Naruse didn't say anything, and stood with Naoko and continued to wait for the bus.

And when the Takigawa sisters and the bus to school arrived, he didn't see the starfish.

"Starfish are sick." Morimi got into the car and said, "I'm going to take my leave today." ”

“…… Is it? ”

"I had a fever the night before yesterday."

“……”

Naruse glanced at her and suddenly understood her coldness.

"I don't know."

"Hmm."

Morimi continued to walk back, sitting alone in the back row.

"When you come back, let's go see the starfish." Naoko said.

Naruse nodded.

"I'll go too."

Hikaru Takikawa turned, "I didn't even know the starfish was sick...... She didn't even tell me when she messaged me. ”

"Let's go together."

The bus started soon.

In front of the prefectural Tsu High School, several people got out of the car together, and Hikaru Takikawa pulled Morimi again and asked about the starfish.

"I only found out yesterday."

She pushed down her glasses, "It's just that I caught a cold, I lay down for two days, and I've almost recovered, just continue to rest." ”

"Okay. After school, Harumi and Naoko and I went to visit her, and Kazuha was coming too, right? ”

"Hmm."

Going up the stairs in the middle to the third floor, Morimi walked to the other side, "I'll go talk to the teacher about Starfish's leave." ”

"Okay."

Coming to the classroom and saying hello to his classmates who had not been seen for a long time, Naruse sat down in his seat, took out his mobile phone and looked at it for a while, and then put it away again.

It didn't take long for Nakahara Xue to come to the classroom as a teacher.

"Xiaoxue, long time no see~"

"Uh-huh, happy new year, everyone."

"After a year, Xiaoxue seems to have gained a little weight."

"Nope!"

When the time was almost there, she began to take a roll call, and then explained some things.

When the announcement sounded, the students of the three grades came to the gymnasium together to participate in the opening ceremony.

On the first day of the new semester, the speech of the dean of students on the stage was extraordinarily long, and people couldn't help but sigh.

Naoko looked at Naruse and said in a low voice, "It's so nagging." ”

"I've held back for a winter vacation, let him say it...... See how long he can speak. ”

Nearly half an hour later, the opening ceremony ended.

Back in the classroom, Nakahara Xue continued to explain things, and finally reminded all students:

"Classes will start tomorrow as normal, pay attention to adjust your schedule and don't be late!"

The class meeting ended, and the students dispersed.

"Let's go back." Hikaru Takigawa beckoned to Naruse Monk, "Wait a minute." ”

"Hmm."

While waiting for Morimi, Naoko sent a message to her friends in the club, canceling some of the arrangements scheduled for this afternoon.

Morimi quickly came over from Class E, "Let's go." ”

After leaving school and waiting for the bus, Naruse went to a nearby confectionery shop to buy some sweets as condolences.

Back on the platform, looking at the snack he was carrying, Mori's face was slightly pale.

Glancing at Naoko, she whispered, "It was the starfish who asked me not to tell you." ”

Naruse nodded, indicating that he understood.

When the bus arrived, a few people returned to Aoyagi, and Hikaru Takikawa went in to buy something when he passed by the convenience store.

"Starfish love to eat this."

When he came to the Maki Hotel, Seiichiro Maki welcomed the arrival of several children.

"The starfish has almost recovered, and I woke up just now, so go up."

Upstairs, Morimi knocked on the door, starfish answered, and several people poured into the room together.

She leaned against the head of the bed, still looking a little weak.

“…… Why are they all here? ”

"Who made you not go to school today." Morimi poured her a glass of water and put it on the bedside.

Hikaru Takikawa sat on the edge of the bed, "Why didn't you tell me when you were sick?" ”

"Forgot ......" Starfish smiled, trying to pass by.

She touched her forehead, "How are you feeling now?" ”

"It's much better."

Naoko put down Naruse and her condolences, "Have a good rest." ”

Glancing over a snack in the bag, Starfish paused slightly, then smiled.

"Well, thank you, Naoko."

Naoko looked at her, "Sure enough, I just went back after taking a shower that day, so I caught a cold." ”

Starfish smiled, "Did you forget to wipe your hair...... I went out and blew a gust of wind, and when I came home, I fell. ”

“……”

Naruse inhaled slightly and looked out the window.

Naoko pursed her lips, "I'm sorry, it's my ......"

"-No, it has nothing to do with Naoko."

Starfish shook her head, her gaze sweeping over the other person standing by the window.

"It's not about anyone else, it's my own fault."

Naoko looked at her for a while, didn't say anything more, and turned to bring the condolences over.

"Do starfish have an appetite now, let's eat something."

"Uh-huh, okay. Let's eat together. ”

Morimi moved the low table to the bed and put it down, and Naoko and Hikaru Takikawa sat around and looked at Naruse who was still standing by the window.

Starfish also looked at him, "Did you buy the dim sum?" ”

"Hmm."

"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

"Can you make me a few cups of tea, I want to eat it now."

Stopping Naoko who was about to get up with his gaze, Naruse nodded.

"Okay."

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