Chapter 93: He's Dead

  "Kiyomizu Suzu walked past with a painful foot, and then heard Akira's words, "Akira, I think we should have special training tonight. Will you accompany me?"

  "Good..."

  Damn it!

  "Kiyomizu's cool thoughts suppressed her fiery temper as she tried to go and stop them from being together, but was noticed by Tarou on the other side, who slightly furrowed his brow. 'Shimoda-senpai, you and Ayaka can leave first, I'll catch up with you later...'"

  Akito Ryōichi was taken aback, and following his line of sight, he saw a figure that made him extremely disgusted. He nodded slightly, not letting Kiriya Ayaka see the figure of Shimizu Ryōsuke standing not far behind her, and was about to leave with her. Shimizu Ryōsuke seemed to sense their intentions and just as he was about to speak up, Tsuruoka Chōtarō appeared in front of him.

  "Shimizu Kō, can't you just leave us alone?" Fūtarō Tarō thought he couldn't be a bad person, but this girl was someone that even Himemori Akane didn't like, and of course, he couldn't bring himself to like her either. He knew she wanted to ruin their relationship with Akane, which made him even more repulsed and absolutely intolerant.

  I didn't expect Feng Changtaro to be so direct and straightforward that Qing Shui couldn't take the blow! Gentle Feng Bao actually told her not to follow them! He shouldn't have said anything to make her blush, should he?!

  If Feng Changtai knew what she was thinking at this moment, he would probably be speechless. He would only blush with anger towards a girl he didn't like, not because of affection.

  "I'm just worried about Shinoda..." Shimizu Ryosuke was cut off before he could finish, "Shinoda-senpai is fine, he's already calmed down, he'll get back up"

  "But...!" Qing Shui's thoughts were racing, how could such a good opportunity be wasted like this?! Watching the other side, Lin Mengyue being escorted away by Hou Zhuang, his anger was burning fiercely!

  "Ah, Wakasa-san!" Kiyomizu thought to herself that she had to let Wakasa know she was there, or else she wouldn't be able to leave her alone with Masato!

  Akane Ayako's footsteps came to a halt, wanting to turn around, she seemed to have heard some sound, but Akatsuki Ryo directly blocked her line of sight, "Ayako, I think we should seize the time to train, let's hurry up and go"

  "Hmm..." Akane Kiriya didn't have any objections, whether she had misheard or not, she wasn't particularly eager to see Suzumiya Ryōko.

  Feng Changtai didn't expect Qing Shui Liangsi to loudly call out to Ling Feng, and his usual gentle demeanor was somewhat annoyed by this girl's obvious intentions!

  "Shimizu Ku, please don't do anything that will trouble us!" The usually gentle eyes of Tsuru Chotaro showed a clear and visible estrangement, which made Shimizu Ryō very entangled, and his tone was obviously harder this time.

  "But I didn't bother you, did I? I was genuinely thinking..." Kiyomizu Akira's thoughts were about to be expressed, but facing the gradually warming and gentle face of Toudou Ryuutarou, he became somewhat at a loss.

  "If I'm being honest about what I want, it's for you to never appear in front of the upperclassmen and Ayumu again..."

  Feng Changtai's words were like a splash of cold water on Qing Shui's head, instantly making her feel chilled to the bone. He had actually brought up such a topic!

  Watching Furuhashi Tarou turn around and leave, Shimizu Suzu was still dazed. Is this really Furuhashi Tarou? Was she dreaming? If not a dream, what right did Kagami Hinata have to make the gentle Furuhashi Tarou so tough?!

  Watching Fūtarō and Akane Minamoto leave, Ryota Suzui grits his teeth and chases after them with his injured leg.

  Feng Changtai suddenly stopped in his tracks, looking back at the determined Shinobu Ryota who was chasing after him. He really couldn't understand why she had to be so stubborn. She truly was the most shameless and thick-skinned woman he had ever met, her tolerance was really high.

  Feng Changtai took another step forward, catching up to Sagano Akira and Katsuragi Aya. ... As for Shimizu Ryōshi, if he couldn't be driven away, then there was nothing that could be done about it, but if he dared to harm Aya right under their noses, then that would be a different story altogether.

  When Akira Sawatari saw that Ryota Kise had already caught up, his eyebrows furrowed, "Damn it, I'm done for!" He knew he couldn't shake off this thick-skinned idiot!

  Kaito gazed at Kiyomi with a worried expression, her breathing slightly rapid as she stood behind him, biting her lip to hold back something, and even breaking out in cold sweat on her forehead. If he looked down, he could see the bruise on her bare foot, "Kiyomi-san, you should really go get your foot checked at the hospital..."

  It hurts so much, why is she still holding on? Are the princes' charm that great? So reckless with her body...

  Qingshui Liangsi gritted her teeth, extremely resentful in her heart. It's all because of you! If you hadn't appeared, would Shouko Akira have pushed her like that? Would Houjou Choutarou have been so harsh to her? She hated this girl the most! Always with a gentle and tolerant appearance, but actually not liking her at all. Why be so kind-hearted?! Just show off your kindness then!

  Although her heart was screaming, Qing Shui still forced a smile and said, "It's okay, it doesn't hurt that much. I want to watch Houtarou train, he needs the support of our power now..."

  Qingmu Yanmou touched her nose, this girl's smile and eyes were in extreme contrast, with angry eyes, yet still smiling... Hearing her words, she sighed, the charm of being chosen was indeed great.

  Akira Mado looked at Ryuk's words with great disdain, "How dare you! Who needs your support!"

  Isn't he good enough?! Does this woman think he's extreme or what? Even if he needs support, does it have to be her?!

  "Ah, Aketo..." Kiyomizu Suzu thought hard to maintain her smile, but Akeo Rikuto didn't want to see that face anymore and pulled Hagiwara Ayaka's hand to leave, while Tsuru Chotaro also chased after them.

  While Shinji and the others arrived at the tennis club, they saw Kise sweating profusely as he trained against several high-speed ball machines, not saying a word to him, just like him, hitting the ball against the high-speed ball machine as if venting their emotions. No one knew how long it had been, but the regulars were all tired, and only Kise was still training tirelessly.

  Sitting on one side to rest, his eyes were fixed on the traces of the explosion, but his thoughts had wandered off somewhere. Except for Akira Togoshi, who was intently focused on the scene, everyone else's gaze was flickering.

  "Where is Ling Yu now?" Xiang Riyue asked languidly, only he himself knew that his heart was very heavy when he said this.

  He pushed his glasses up and remained silent for a while before speaking, "Shouldn't you have guessed it already? Why ask..."

  Higashiyama's person fell silent, and Hiyori Wakaba and Akutagawa Hiroshi on the other side never spoke up. Akutagawa Hiroshi wasn't sleeping either; he couldn't sleep.

  It's unlikely that Ayaka would know, but today's them is different from Akira Sakata, Choutarou Tsuru and Akehisa Kondou. The moment they lost words in front of her was true, and leaving without noticing her was intentional. It can't be denied that seeing her leave for a short while made them feel very bad, thinking she had left in disappointment. Later when she came back, their empty hearts were finally filled, but looking at her standing there, keeping distance from them, they felt very bitter.

  They really want to know what position they occupy in her heart.

  Will she be heartbroken if one day they leave her? Or will her days go on as usual after leaving them?

  They asked themselves like this, how would they choose...

  The answer immediately popped into my mind...

  Because if they didn't exist in the first place, they wouldn't really leave her.

  If only if...

  If they leave, she will be heartbroken, and they definitely won't leave, as they can't bear to see her heartbroken. If they leave, she remains the same, and they still won't leave, they must work hard to make her engrave them in her heart, until the day she can't leave them behind...

  Is it possible for us to be together like this...

  "Why didn't I lose the match today..." Akutagawa Jirō suddenly muttered, instantly making Shōsei's gloomy mood slightly darker.

  Is she jealous because there's now a Yunxi accompanying him by his side?

  However, it's said that they're also very jealous, but on Traz's side, he can't be alone either.

  Although Ji Bu was venting his anger, the two words "Ling Fu" still floated into his ears, and his sharp eyes dimmed slightly, making him even more furious!

  The arrogant old man can say he is more jealous!

  At first, losing the match was too embarrassing, with a sense of shame and strong rejection. He quickly left, originally still holding onto a glimmer of hope that she would come to comfort him, but in reality, she chose Akira Matsumoto!

  What a lack of elegance! Akira Matsumoto is just Akira Matsumoto! That guy must have been hit even harder, and he won't be knocked down by his own grandfather!

  "Get drunk on this great man's magnificent skills!"

  In the quiet space with only the sound of the ball being hit, Kiseki Takeru suddenly came up with a line that gave those high-speed pitching machines a few intense returns, causing the other side to fall into their own thoughts. However, it also felt like a sigh of relief, feeling that this Kiseki old man wasn't so oppressive after all.

  "Hmph!" Katsuragi Sousuke was the happiest one... though his facial expression didn't show it.

  Then, give the stopped Keiichi Minamoto a cell phone?

  "Huh? What's up?" Kizuka Kengo furrowed his brow as he took the phone from Hieda Tōshirō, and looked down at the screen with a sudden loss of expression, causing the others to exchange puzzled glances.

  Jingwu, eat one and grow one wisdom, I believe your emperor's peak is not the end, you will go further... by Qingmu Xiangxiu

  “……Hokori! Why didn't you tell me earlier!” Kageo's hand gripping the phone was tight, his sharp blue eyes were filled with regret. He had been holding it in for so long, but Hokori hadn't sensed anything unusual about him! But now, even though it was just a text message, it showed that he cared about his grandfather! Hokori Takahiro only showed him the phone now, and his grandfather's sulking wasn't for nothing!

  "...silence" as you said, when you're in a bad mood or training, nothing can disturb you.

  "Ah, huh? From now on, inform me immediately of any news about Xiangxiu!"

  How unglamorous! How can that person's affairs be the same!

  "Right!" Kaede Takahiro didn't hesitate this time and responded very quickly.

  Several of the ninjas knew, was it Ayame? They couldn't help but open their own phones, although they were clearly not on silent mode, there was no sound, but they still hoped that they themselves hadn't noticed her text message.

  “……”

  The right-handers held their mobile phones, raised their eyes and stared at Kizuna Akari, their eyes spewing out flames of jealousy! Why, why did they lose the competition, but they were also very gloomy? Why was Ayaka particularly nice to Kizuna and Shino?! Was it because if they twisted their faces in front of her, she would come to care about them?!

  Or did they leave without saying a word to her, hurting her heart, and she's distant from them? How can there be such differential treatment?!

  Such intense resentment made Tsuba Katsugoro look at them with a strange gaze, staring at what was staring, truly an unglamorous expression.

  However, Kizuki Keigo suddenly remembered another message, his eyes deepened for an instant, and a cold arc was drawn on the edge of his lips, fleeting.

  ……

  Akane Satomi sat on one side, watching Koshiro Ryota and Tora Taro fight, tirelessly. Nearby, Shimizu Ryou's heart was racing with excitement, staring even more intently at the two players, her eyes filled with infatuation. She loved the way they swung their rackets! They were so cool! She could really forget all about pain when watching them!

  "Where are you... I'll pick you up."

  Akane Kaito looked at the message from Akira Kaito, fell silent for a moment, and then her fingers began to move.

  Never mind, just tell Dad and Mom that I'll be back later, don't worry...

  He sat in the car, staring at the message on his phone, took a deep breath and said coldly, "Drive!"

  "Yes, young master." The driver started the car. 555, the young master without a lady by his side is even colder than before...

  ……

  Tanaka Taro heard that Tanaka Tsubaki had returned home, but the baby was kidnapped again and didn't come back until late at night. Tanaka Taro stormed into the room with a scowl on his face.

  How annoying! They had previously released a message to let those boys know that the treasure might have an unmarried husband, thinking they could dampen their enthusiasm, but it didn't work at all! What a scam! Their family's treasure has always been taken!

  It's better to let Irie Takeru have her instead! At least that kid is gentle and polite, he'll definitely understand the desire for his daughter to return home!

  He's going to regret it! It's not enough that the baby might have a fiancé, they're directly announcing that the baby is already engaged!

  But then it would be chaotic... and also can't ignore baby's feelings and talk nonsense.

  Alas, he's so entangled, just wanting to spend more time with his baby, why is it so hard!

  ……

  I didn't know that Akane Tsunemori was watching Sojiro Seta's training under the moonlight, and even Fumikage Tokoyami, who occasionally practiced with him, didn't notice his phone ringing silently many times.

  On one side, Qing Shui's cool gaze had been fixed on the two of them all along, wishing he could grow a few more pairs of eyes, even neglecting the wound on his bare foot.

  Until Kaito Minami and Taro Fukuoka realized that the training had been going on for a long time, they glanced over there and still gazed at their figures, and suddenly warmed up in their hearts.

  Before, when she was tutoring them, did they ever know how many times they watched her leave in the dark of night? Now she stays there, watching them who are lively in the world in her eyes, and it's not enough to describe with just two words - satisfaction.

  "Let's go back, Tsumugi..." They came up to her with their tennis bags in hand, and even the normally awkward Koutaro's voice was softened.

  "Hmm..." Akane Tachibana stood up, and on the other side, Suzumori Kyouka hastily spoke out, "I'll come too!" Instinctively not speaking, they would both ignore her!

  ...but in fact, even if you speak up, others still treat you as transparent.

  "...It won't happen again" Akito Maki suddenly grasped Kagome's hand and said, the icy temperature of her hand causing him to grip it even tighter. Kagome stared at him blankly, a hint of pain flashing in his eyes, but why?

  "Hmm..." Fong Changtai and Shishido Ryo exchanged a knowing glance, their sudden secretive behavior making Katsuragi Ayaka blink in confusion as she looked at one then the other. This inexplicable adorable expression made the two seemingly secretive people exchange another knowing smile. They took her hand, wrapping it in their warm hands to envelop her chilled small hand from waiting. Under the moonlight ahead, they were willing to walk with her together, no matter how long this road was. As long as she was there, it wouldn't be dark and cold, nor would it be distant and empty...

  But...

  Next time, they won't let her stand alone in the cold moonlight waiting for them, getting a chill, even if her waiting will satisfy them, but it will also make them heartache. If one side must wait for the other, they hope to be the waiting side, watching her move actively within their sight, as long as she is still that warm self, that's enough...

  Perhaps the scene was too beautiful, stimulating her inner impurities. Qing Shui Lian stood behind the three of them, watching as they walked away, and her footsteps that had taken a small step forward to chase after them came to a halt.

  She didn't want to admit that she was ashamed, but just wanted to say that her foot injury was very serious, the pain had reached her heart, and her eyes were a little moist...

  Doesn't want to admit that she's been left in the dust, just wants to say that her foot injury is very serious, painful to the point where her heart stopped for a moment, but her heart still bears scars...

  Don't cry, don't be heartbroken, her days are still long, she is not a supporting character, she will dominate her own life, including love...

  Akagi's residence. Standing by the window, Akagi Akira's eyes flowed as he saw that white figure being sent home by two boys, his blue pupils flashing slightly, and suddenly pulled up the curtains. Outside was clearly a dark night, but it gave him a piercing, aching feeling...

  After returning to the Kusakabe residence, Kusakabe Tsumugi bid farewell to Sagano Akira and Otori Chotaro, turned around and went inside. After washing up in her room, she heard a knock at the door. As soon as she opened it, a fragrant scent wafted out.

  "Baby! Are you hungry? Come and eat something!" Shizuka Ryoko brought over a sumptuous midnight snack, looking freshly made. Kaori immediately heard Shizuka continue, "Your dad and brother helped make some of these too! Baby, you have to finish them all off!"

  Shizuka Ryoko's voice was tinged with a hint of teasing, and Akagi Ayaka looked up to see the slightly awkward figures of Akagi Tsubasa and Akagi Tsukasa walking towards her from a short distance away. Her heart warmed up at the sight, thinking that they must have seen her return and prepared food for her while she was taking a bath. She was indeed famished, with her stomach growling loudly. "Thanks, Dad...Mom..."

  Akane Kaito's voice stopped when she saw Akira Kaito.

  She didn't know what to call him.

  "Older brother?" But she felt a bit unnatural about this title, and she didn't know if he would reject it. What else could she call him?

  Three people seem to have realized this problem, but Tsurugi Minami and Shizuka Ryoko are heartbroken. These two siblings, even if their relationship has eased recently, can still be hesitant about a single title, they are really heartbreaking!

  A faint shadow flickered in his eyes, and he pursed his lips, then slightly opened them, "Don't call me brother..."

  As soon as he heard this sentence, Kiriya Akira's eyes flashed slightly, and he still didn't accept her? Although it seemed to have changed over time, he was still that aloof and distant cold boy. Both Kiriya Tōka and Shizuka Ryōko felt a pang in their hearts! Just as they were about to scold him, they heard Kiriya Akira speak up.

  "Call me Yu Liu then..." He finished saying that and didn't wait for anyone to react before turning around and leaving, as if...not giving her a chance to refuse?

  "...The three people standing there were silent. What was this rhythm? The younger sister called out her older brother's name?"

  He grasped the door handle, but hadn't pushed it open yet. Looking at the corner of the corridor, he lifted his foot and walked towards that empty place. As long as he passed the corner, he could see her. However, he always liked standing at this corner, because here was the best explanation for his current state.

  He can appear in front of her, or hide behind her back. He can take a step forward to strive for the opportunity to stand by her side, or stand there silently guarding her where she can't see him. The current him is just such a state, as if taking one step forward and retreating one step backward would lead to different outcomes. However, whether advancing or retreating, his eyes will only gaze at her. And what about her?

  She hastily turned around and went back into her room.

  Her warm eyes have gazed at too many people, I really want to hide her away.

  ……

  In the darkness of night, two young men were walking home when suddenly two awkward voices rang out.

  "Cuckoo..."

  "Cuckoo..."

  Kazuki Akane and Chōtarō Horiuchi looked away from each other in embarrassment, only to realize they were both hungry! They had both forgotten that they were hungry!

  ...made Mu Xi's stomach growl even more!

  "Chop, you're going to starve to death!" Mitsuba Akira was extremely frustrated. He had wanted her to accompany him while he trained, but he kept forgetting that she needed to eat too. And being a boy, he didn't have much of an appetite yet! But that fool must be starving by now, and yet she hadn't said a word! Didn't she know it was already very late?!

  "Did it again......" Fung Chou-tarou muttered to himself, feeling not very good. How did he keep neglecting Sayaka's feelings today? He had to go back and reflect on his mistakes! Absolutely can't let it happen again! The usually meticulous him was really off today. Sigh......

  Kazuki Akakawa and Taro Fukuoka each went home at the fork in the road, frowning and reflecting. The same words involuntarily came to mind: Punish myself by not eating dinner tonight! I'm so pathetic!