On the morning of the day I left Tokyo, the alarm clock did not go off, and the starfish woke up early on its own.

The curtains were drawn, and the room was dark.

Stared at the ceiling for a while, and gradually became conscious. She looked at the pillow, most of Song Qianqiu's face was buried in the pillow, and her long hair fell down, covering the rest of her face.

She didn't come back until the middle of the night last night, and she's been working especially hard lately. They came for a week, and she didn't have much time to spend with them.

"Hmm-"

Stretching her legs, Starfish carefully stretched her body, which had slept all night, so as not to wake up the person next to her.

Tense and relaxed, she glanced at the time, it was just after six o'clock.

They're leaving Tokyo and returning to Aomori today, but they won't be waking up so early.

At least before I went to bed last night, I just said that I would sleep until 8 o'clock in the morning.

Looking away from the alarm clock, his eyes turned around the head of the bed and then landed on the picture frame next to him.

Can not see clearly......

Starfish carefully reached out and took the frame in front of him, retracted his arm, and watched quietly.

“……”

She couldn't help but smile.

This was a group photo they had taken on the lawn of Yoyogi Park the day before they had left the last time they were in Tokyo, and she didn't know that he had washed it out.

Always do this kind of thing quietly......

Starfish looked at the only boy in the photo, tracing every inch of his silhouette with her gaze.

I'll be able to go back and see him today.

She felt that she should be happy, but she could not experience too much joy when she looked at her heart.

On top of the joy, there is also a faint layer of sorrow.

She was in a daze, and her waist was suddenly hugged.

"Ah......h

Immediately after, a soft and warm body came up from behind, hugged her, and wrapped her in his arms.

"Baby...... Why did you wake up so early. ”

"I woke up ...... myself"

"It's still early." Song Qianqiu muttered, as if she was still in a half-asleep state, hugged her tightly, and then didn't move.

Just when Starfish thought she was asleep again, she suddenly said, "Is Starfish looking at the spring sea?" ”

“……”

Her face suddenly heated.

"No...... Just take a casual look. ”

Matsuchiaki smiled, buried her face in her blonde hair and rubbed it, and took a deep breath of her scent.

"Starfish is going back today."

"Hmmm......"

"Mom can't bear it."

“……”

Her hand was on her arm, and her body curled up a little, pressing close to her, "I can't bear it either." ”

Song Qianqiu smiled a little, and most of her sleepiness disappeared.

And as soon as she became conscious, she couldn't help but think more.

A week passed, and she was almost constantly engaged in her work, trying to ask for clarification and making no progress.

"Starfish like the spring sea."

"Ah......h

The starfish made a slight sound and shrunk its body.

"It's okay, liking is a feeling, and it's something you can't control."

Song Qianqiu sighed softly, "But if you put it into action, you have to take responsibility." ”

Starfish didn't quite understand what she meant, whether she was encouraging herself to be braver, or if she was just making some useless exclamations.

"Chunhai chose Naoko by himself, even if it was me, I couldn't help the starfish."

"Hmmm......"

"But the starfish doesn't seem to have given up yet."

“…… Well. ”

Song Qianqiu lowered her eyes and looked at her blonde hair, "Is there any other plan?" ”

"Huh...... No. ”

Even Starfish knew that what Morimi said to her should never be told to anyone, especially his mother.

"I just...... There's no way not to like him. ”

Blushing as he said this, Starfish closed her eyes and tried to stun herself.

Song Qianqiu sighed again and hugged her tightly, feeling even more distressed.

"If there is a way to cut Harumi into two people, Mom will definitely give one to the starfish."

"Hmm......" Starfish made a muffled voice, not knowing how to take the sentence.

"But...... Even if we can really divide the spring sea into two, it doesn't seem to be enough now. ”

Starfish was stunned.

Song Qianqiu let go of her, moved back, and asked her to turn to face herself.

"Starfish are familiar with Kazuha, right? I'm talking about the level to which we get to know each other better than just ordinary friends. ”

"Hmm...... Kazuha takes good care of me. ”

Starfish could almost guess what she wanted to say, so when Matsu Chiaki said "Kazuha also likes Harumi", she was quite calm in her heart.

"yes."

"Then what is Chunhai's usual attitude towards Yiye?"

"Attitude, sometimes intimate, sometimes cold. Sometimes it even looks like an enemy...... Just like for me. Starfish couldn't help but say more.

Song Qianqiu couldn't help but glance at her.

She suddenly had a feeling that if she continued to ask carefully, she might not have to go to work today - she was completely in no state and mood to work.

But she still couldn't help asking: "After Chunhai returned to the countryside, did anything else happen between him and the starfish?" ”

“……”

The starfish fell silent, but its face grew red, only to quickly fade again.

Looking at her reaction, Song Qianqiu could almost guess the general situation.

When couples reminisce about the past, they always think of the happy parts first—even if the relationship hasn't reached that level.

They were attracted to each other, close to each other, and even became intimate, but because of Naoko or other factors, he still pushed her away.

"That stinky boy......"

The actual situation was far more complicated than what his son confessed, and Song Qianqiu took a breath and got more and more headaches.

The situation on the starfish's side is still like this, and with Morimi's side, there may be how many hidden secrets are still hiding from her.

She remembered what she had smelled on him that morning.

Seeing that her brows were furrowing deeper and deeper, the starfish was also a little unsure of what to do.

Starfish ......

"Ahh

Song Qianqiu was silent for another half a minute before he spoke: "After Harumi and Naoko interacted, he didn't say anything like a private relationship to you, right?" ”

"How is that possible......"

The starfish's mouth was deflated, and she was about to cry when asked.

He didn't let her go far away, which was merciful.

"Ahh Song Qianqiu hurriedly comforted him, and his heart relaxed a little.

It seems that although the situation between the children is a little chaotic, it has not yet reached the point of breaking through the bottom line.

Therefore, when several girls stay together, Chunhai always inadvertently shows that kind of headache expression.

Song Qianqiu felt that he felt more deeply aware of his embarrassment.

And what's even more embarrassing is that in this case, she can hardly do anything, and the slightest carelessness is the kind of situation when she treated Yiye before.

“……”

Looking at the ceiling, until the alarm clock rang, Song Qianqiu didn't feel a little sleepy.

Didi Di Di –

Seeing that the starfish who fell asleep again was also awakened by the alarm clock, she felt infinite love in her heart, and pulled her into her arms and hugged her for a while.

"Get up."

"Hmmm......"

The other three girls had already gotten up, and Takikawa had even prepared breakfast.

"Good morning, Miss Song."

"Good morning."

Miss Sato also got up yawning and changed her clothes to go out.

After breakfast, it was time to leave.

Several people dragged their luggage downstairs, and Song Qianqiu followed him down to the underground garage.

"I'm not going to take you to the station."

"Miss Song can send it here." Hikaru Takikawa said.

"Satsuki can actually stay a few more days." Matsuchiaki said to Takikawa Tsuki, who only started school in September.

"It's about the same for a week."

Of course, Takikawa Yue was reluctant, but she was still a little embarrassed to let her stay here alone.

Matsu Chiaki didn't say much, hugged and said goodbye to a few children, and Morimi came last.

"One Leaf ......"

She had a lot to ask and apologize to her, but she didn't know how to say it.

"See you at the end of the year, Miss Song." Morimi hugged her for a moment, then just looked at her.

Song Qianqiu didn't say anything in the end, just like when he hugged the starfish, patted her on the back and let go.

Several people got into the car, and the assistant lady poked her head out to look at her, and nodded again.

"We're going."

"Well, be careful on the road."

(End of chapter)