I, who tortured the readers, was knocked to the ground by them!

Chapter 171: In the final analysis, it is just wishful thinking

In a room in Kyoto.

"Hey!" Sato Wakaba placed the huge cake she had just retrieved on the table, then turned to the club members who had come all the way over, "Are the fireworks ready? You must not fail to twist it this time."

"Don't worry, I personally did all the purchasing this time. I didn't let that unreliable guy Hase touch anything." Yuuki Tsukimeng patted his chest and assured Sato Wakaba, "Ashu is the future of our club. I only use the highest standards!"

On the other side, Hase Hatsuna, who was clearly an adult but was still being questioned, said unhappily, "Your name is Shu. Did he allow you to call him Shu? Just call him that!"

"Ah? Do I need permission for this? I've been calling him that lately, and he hasn't said anything." Yuuki Tsukimeng was stunned, then quickly turned to Sato Wakaba and said, "Don't get me wrong, he and I have a normal friendship."

Sato Wakaba heard this and shook her head inwardly, "What's the misunderstanding here? My relationship with him is the same as everyone else's. Besides, how to address him is his business, not mine. Has Hina-san and Goto-san been calling him that lately, too?"

"Oh, I'm sorry." Goto Hina quickly bowed and apologized.

Kojima Haruna looked at her twin brother meaningfully. Apart from Sato Wakaba, he was the first person in the club to call Sakurai Itsuki "Ashu".

But he was not mentioned by Sato Wakaba.

Sato Wakaba said, "Goto-sister, why do you keep apologizing? Stop it. I already said it's his business."

Looking at Sato Wakaba, whose mouth corners were about to curl up because she felt that her sovereignty had been "recognized" by others, everyone stopped talking and just sighed silently in their hearts, what a young girl's youthfulness.

However, Hase Hatsuna yelled, "What? He didn't tell you guys, 'Who allowed you to call me that?'"

Everyone looked at Hase Hatsuna and shook their heads.

Shocked to realize that the clown only had me, Hase Hatsuna angrily said, "He still said he wanted to get me! He's targeting me like this! I'm going to put laxatives in his birthday cake later!"

As soon as Hase Hatsuna finished her talk, she felt a murderous intent coming over her. She turned around and saw Sato Wakaba's "kind" eyes.

It seems to be saying: You are dead.

Hase Hatsuna was so frightened that she swallowed her saliva and quickly acknowledged: "I, I was just kidding, haha."

"I know, haha! But everyone has been preparing for so long, so please don't make trouble!" Sato Wakaba laughed. Fortunately, everything went smoothly according to plan.

I just don’t know if Ashu noticed it.

He's always been sharp.

Hase Izuna took out her phone and sent a message to Hanase Shion, but it was not read.
I tried to send a message to Sakurai Itsuki again, but it was also unread.

What are the two of them doing now?

The plan was discussed by the two of them, and Sato Wakaba would be lying if she said she didn't care.

However, considering their personalities, they were probably just casually strolling around Kyoto.

Probably nothing will happen in those places.
At this moment, in the manor near Kyoto.

Hane Shion and Sakurai Itsuki knelt in front of the middle-aged man who looked serious and old-fashioned.

Hane Shion lowered her head, not daring to make a sound, let alone look up at her always serious father.

Why is it that every time I play with him and accidentally knock him down, I always get caught by someone?

This time, my father is really finished.

Looking at Hane Shion's overly nervous appearance, even Sakurai Itsuki felt a little nervous.

Now even Sakurai Itsuki finally felt the same feeling as a young couple meeting their parents for the first time.

In particular, Haruko Haneko on the side had a kind face that was completely different from Hane's father.

However, I feel that the head of the Hanase family must have a very novel way of thinking when he just said that at least one child must have the surname Hanase.

It was Hanase Shion's father, Hanase Furukawa, who finally broke the silence: "I don't object to you being in love. On the contrary, I hope you can get married and have children soon. The Hanase family needs someone to inherit. But you will be in your third year of high school soon, so you should pay attention during this period and don't let it affect your studies."

"You misunderstood. We are not in a romantic relationship yet." Sakurai Itsuki hurriedly explained. If he didn't make things clear, he might have married into the Hanase family and become a "reproductive tool" of a local famous family.

Hanase Shion also nodded quickly and helped to clarify: "Well, Ashu, he has no intention of falling in love right now. He is currently focusing on his career."

However, her clarification did not sound like she was denying her relationship with him. She deliberately used the name she did not usually use, and the meaning of her words was just that they would not be together for the time being.

Upon hearing this, Hanase Furukawa's already serious expression darkened further. "What? Not a couple? Then weren't those words a bit too much?"

Sakurai Itsuki said: "Ah, those words."

Before Sakurai Itsuki could finish his words, he noticed a small hand frantically pulling at the corner of his clothes under the table.

Turning his head slightly, he saw Hane Shion looking at him with a pleading look.

Obviously, she was afraid that Sakurai Itsuki would tell the truth: those obscene and vulgar remarks actually came from her.

If my parents knew what I said on that account...
The temperature in Kyoto in early spring is not high, but Hane Shion feels like she is going to sweat profusely just by thinking about that scene.

"I'm sorry, I was frivolous. I won't say such things again. I'm really sorry."

Sakurai Itsuki bowed slightly and apologized solemnly, and he also followed the local customs and demonstrated the "craftsman spirit" by taking the blame on his own initiative.

"Well, young people like them are more open-minded than we were back then. They don't know you're eavesdropping behind the curtain. It's just a little fun between two people, so why bother with it?"

Haruko Hanase on the side gently helped Sakurai Itsuki out of the situation, but Sakurai Itsuki felt something was wrong.

Seeing that Sakurai Itsuki was quite sincere and his wife was chatting with him, Hanase Furukawa's expression softened. "Hmph, I hope you guys will be careful. By the way, this is for you."

As Hane Furukawa spoke, he raised his hand and placed several thick folders in front of Hane Shion.

"This is the review material that a professor at Kyoto University compiled for you."

Looking at the stack of information, Hane Shion's head suddenly dropped and she pursed her lips.

Hanase Furukawa continued, "Even though your family has a way to get you into Kyoto University, that doesn't mean you can relax. If your scores are too low, it will be a disgrace to you and the Hanase family. Don't dwell on that painting of yours all the time."

Hane Shion remained silent, her entire body wilting like an eggplant hit by frost.

Hanase Furukawa turned to Sakurai Itsuki and said, "You can also take a look at this information. If you also want to go to Kyoto University, I might be able to help you with a few words during the interview."

"Thank you, uncle, but I haven't decided which university to go to yet." Sakurai Itsuki thanked him sincerely.

Although Hane Furukawa's words sounded light and casual, they were so valuable that Sakurai Itsuki sighed in his heart, no wonder Chen Shimei racked his brains to marry into the family.

That is a truly world-renowned university. Just saying a few words during the interview is enough to show how much face he has.

"Well, that's it. I don't have much to say. I just forgot something at home and came back to get it. That's it. Goodbye."

After saying this, Hane Furukawa stood up indifferently, nodded to the two of them, and turned to walk out.

"Goodbye, uncle." Sakurai Itsuki said goodbye to Hanase Furukawa warmly. He was always polite to such powerful people.

Even though Sakurai Itsuki bullied and exploited his beloved daughter a lot.

However, his attitude, which should have made Hanase Shion happy, failed to make her feel complacent this time.

Because she had already figured out his attitude.

It is impossible for Sakurai Itsuki to go to Kyoto University, or even stay in Kyoto.

In addition to comics, there are also everyone in the club. Kyoto is not a place suitable for him at all.

Looking at her husband who left indifferently after a brief chat, Haruko Hanase sighed, "If he just forgot something, wouldn't it be better to ask his assistant to get it? Hey."

Haruko Hanase shrugged, then looked at Sakurai Itsuki with an expression that said, "See, I told you that these father and daughter have super troublesome personalities."

Sakurai Itsuki also nodded. Although Hane Furukawa looked indifferent, he actually heard that his daughter had returned home, so he took the time out to go home and see her. He was exactly the same as Hane Shion in his dishonesty.

Even the excuses she made were the same as those of Hanase Shion, and could be seen through at a glance.

Hane Shion also knew that her father actually cared about her very much, but the more this happened, the more heavy the document on the table seemed.

Because from childhood to adulthood, my father's care is unquestionable and must be borne.

She took the information and whispered, "It's getting late. This place is quite far from our school. We need to pack up and prepare to go back."

"Oh, that's right. You're on a school trip after all! You guys should rest here for a while. I'll arrange for a driver to take you there."

Hanase Haruko nodded, then stood up and prepared to go out. Halfway through, she turned back and smiled at Sakurai Itsuki: "By the way, although we require that a child have the surname Hanase, it's not considered a marriage between the wife and the son in our family. Don't feel too much psychological pressure, Sakurai-kun."

"Mom, stop saying weird things!" Hanase Shion scolded with a red face.

There were only two people left in the room for the time being.

"Oh." Hanase Shion sighed inexplicably.

Sakurai Itsuki turned around and suddenly said, "You owe me a favor."

"What favor?" "You don't want your mother to know that you secretly sent me those vulgar words just now, right?"

Sakurai Juichi once again used the most classic Japanese sentence structure to tease Hanase Shion, who was feeling a little depressed.

"You" Hane Shion suddenly raised her head, looked at Sakurai Itsuki who was smiling, and shrank back in fear.

Even readers of Qidian Chinese website can't help but associate this kind of sentence structure with something, not to mention the book artist who always has dirty thoughts in his mind.

"Are you thinking the wrong thing again?"

"No."

"Then why are you blushing?"

"Hmph! I'm radiant!" After saying this, Hane Shion picked up the teacup, concealing her inner panic, and took a big sip of hot tea.

The result was that she accidentally stuck out her tongue because of the burn: "Ah... slightly."

"Hahaha, a tea ceremony master actually got scalded by tea." Sakurai Itsuki looked at her cute panicked look and laughed at her wantonly.

"It's so annoying!" Hanase Shion cursed in dissatisfaction. "Even masters of kendo sometimes get hurt by the sword."

She used metaphors that were not at all appropriate.

However, looking at Sakurai Itsuki's smile, the "angry" Hanase Shion actually chuckled.

so good.

I never thought that one day I would be able to sit on the balcony of my bedroom with my friends, drinking tea I made myself and chatting together.

Looking at the cherry blossoms in bud outside the window.

Next time, let’s go when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom and invite everyone along.

It's only April next year.

When she turned around and saw the review materials for Kyoto University placed next to her, her eyes dimmed even more.

Sakurai Itsuki followed her gaze and asked, "Are you going to apply to Kyoto University?"

Even though he had heard it from Hane Masako, he still observed Hane Shion's attitude while asking knowingly.

"My father said he hopes I can get into Kyoto University." Hanase Shion nodded.

Sakurai Itsuki said, "You were so enthusiastic about introducing Kyoto Seika University before, I thought you were going to that school. After all, their manga department is the best in the world."

"It's the Faculty of Economics at Kyoto University." Hanase Shion corrected.

Sakurai Itsuki nodded. It really sounded like a school for young ladies. "Maybe they want you to learn how to manage the family business. After all, it doesn't look like your sister will be inheriting the family business anytime soon."

Speaking of which, Sakurai Itsuki couldn't help but sigh. Even if he had cheats, he still had to work hard.

When she was born, her life was already at the finish line.

But if I marry her, wouldn't that mean I've reached the finish line?
Looking at the worried person, Sakurai Itsuki also relaxed his mind a little and thought about it for a while.

It seems that living off others is also a good choice.

"Maybe." Hanase Shion sighed. For her, inheriting the family business was not tempting at all.

But she didn't have the courage to disobey her father's arrangement, and she felt quite confused.

"I say, you're so stupid and lustful. I'm a little worried that someone might swindle you out of all your wealth in the future." Sakurai Itsuki propped up his face and smiled at Hanase Shion, "Just like the silly daughter of a wealthy landlord in a story."

Upon hearing this, Hanase Shion retorted harshly: "You are stupid, you are lustful!"

She originally wanted to muster up the courage to ask him what he thought.

But, seeing that guy looks so irritating, I decided to just forget it.

"Let's get ready to go back. I'll go and urge the driver."

Shion Hane glanced at the message sent by Wakaba Sato on her phone. Rather than worrying about herself, she decided to celebrate his birthday as planned before dealing with anything else.

"Well, haven't you taken out the childhood photo album and told me the story?" Sakurai Itsuki was really looking forward to this part.

This beautiful girl with a teardrop mole in front of me must have been very cute when she was a child.

The eyes must be very innocent and clear.

"I won't show it to you!" Hane Shion stood up, patted her skirt, and rejected him happily.

Next time we go back to our home in Kyoto, I will point at the photos and tell him about the joys and sorrows I have experienced since I was a child.

If there is a next time
After saying goodbye to Haruko Hanase and Ms. Ashida.

The driver of the Hanase family drove a black Toyota Century out of the garage.

Although the price of this car is not expensive among luxury cars, Japan's old money people really like it.

"Ms. Shion, when will you come back next time? Don't look at the master like that, he actually really wants you to come back to Kyoto." The driver chatted with Hanase Shion while driving.

"Okay, I understand. Next time, I don't know when it will be."

When talking about her father, Hanase Shion always lowers her head.

The driver probably knew that Hane Shion had never been particularly talkative since she was a child, so after a brief greeting, he also quieted down, stroked the steering wheel, and drove quietly and steadily on the wide roads of Kyoto.

Although Sakurai Itsuki talked a lot today to tease Hanase Shion, he was also tired after talking so much.

Both of them looked at the scenery outside the window, and the car was very quiet.

After a long time, Hane Shion couldn't help but break the silence.

When will Your Lie in April end?

"Well, let me think about it"

Sakurai Itsuki always answered questions about work.

He hasn't really decided to give up working hard to live off his wife yet, and things related to making money are still top priority.

Sakurai Itsuki said, "Probably early next year. Maybe if we control the pace a bit, we can finish it in April."

Hanase Shion turned her head and asked, "Will it end when we graduate and go to higher education?

Sakurai Itsuki nodded: "About the same."

In other words, after graduation, does the story between him and me also have to graduate?

Back in Kyoto, with the internet so advanced, we could theoretically still draw comics together.

But, it's just theory after all.

It is true that the Internet can connect people emotionally, but the avatars in the friend list will eventually jump less and less times over time.

Finally it lay on the list and stopped jumping.

and
If I go back to Kyoto to study, my family will probably start arranging a job for me, right?
Just like before, there is always something to do.

The dream of drawing comics together again became so vague.

"Is there really no miracle in Kaoru's ending?" Hanase Shion looked out the window and asked a strange question.

Sakurai Itsuki asked back, "Besides comics, aren't you asking me what school I want to go to?"

Hanase Shion breathed a sigh of relief, finally deciding to face the fact that her plan had failed and that they would eventually have to part ways. "It's definitely not in Kyoto anyway, which is perfect. I won't have to see you, an annoying guy, anymore."

Sakurai Itsuki asked seriously, "Do you want to go back to Kyoto?"

"Ah, that black cat! Xiao Xiaobai! Oh, there's a kitten behind him." Hanase Shion happily looked at the scene flashing by outside the window, "No wonder he doesn't get close to me, it turns out he has Xiao Xiao Xiaobai! See, it's not my fault"

Hane Shion changed the subject and decided to keep her thoughts to herself.

By following my father's arrangements, I can relieve my family from worrying and prevent people around me from worrying about me.

This is probably the most correct approach!

As for him
What can I do?

Ultimately, it's just wishful thinking.

(End of this chapter)