A reversal of fortune and victory in a world hated by all girls!

Aoi Natsuki stared at her, thinking to herself, "The longer this drags on, the worse the situation will probably get. It might be better to make a decisive move; it might have a positive effect."

"Takahashi, the main reason I asked you to come here today is to express my thoughts."

"idea?"

"Hmm." Aoi Natsuki nodded gently, then said, "I hope you won't get too excited when you hear what I'm about to say. Please listen to me slowly, okay?"

"Huh?" Takahashi Mito looked completely bewildered. What was Aoi trying to do? But judging from his serious expression, what he was about to say...

She couldn't help but imagine what he was about to say.

"Feel sorry!"

Aoi Natsuki suddenly bowed deeply at a 90-degree angle, a move that startled Takahashi Mito, who shrank back, her eyes revealing fear.

"I really can't reciprocate your feelings about liking me! I've been thinking about this all night, and I feel that our relationship hasn't reached that point yet. I'm grateful that you like me, but I hope we can remain friends and club members. Please understand!"

He spoke very directly! And with great sincerity!

Even if she gets scolded by Takahashi, it's only natural, since this might be the first time she's mustered the courage to confess to a boy, which is of extraordinary significance.

Takahashi Mito was completely stunned. Her mind went blank, and her heart felt like a boulder had sunk to the bottom of the water. A suffocating feeling of oppression welled up inside her, her chest tightened, and her breathing became rapid. Her right hand trembled involuntarily. "I... I don't think I... I didn't say that..."

She even wanted to laugh it off, but the next second, Ayano would pop into her head. Yes! She had told Ayano that she liked Aoi!

Ayano, with her big mouth, might very well tell Aoi about this!

OMG!

OMG!

Does Aoi know that she likes him?!

Ah ah ah ah ah!

Mito Takahashi's head began to spin, and her eyes began to tremble violently instinctively.

I, myself, am still being contacted by the other party alone? And I was even rejected by the other party in person?

"..."

Mito Takahashi's mood plummeted to rock bottom at that moment. This was unlike any other low point she had ever experienced; this feeling was more intense and sharp.

Being rejected to your face by the boy you like—there's nothing more awful in this world!

Seeing her more devastated expression and physical reaction than he had imagined, Aoi Natsuki could foresee the blow this would cause her. Should he try to comfort her with a forced smile? Or should he change the subject and ask if she wanted some snacks? Or should he resolutely leave like this?

He swallowed hard, then made a decision, forcing a smile: "Would you like something to drink? There's a milk tea shop right ahead."

"..."

"Um... if you don't want to see me, I can disappear right now," Aoi Natsuki said cautiously.

As the saying goes, a woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea; he had no idea what Mito Takahashi was thinking right now.

Mito Takahashi was clearly in a more dire situation, caught between rejection and social death. At the same time, she was still unable to deny it, and all sorts of complicated emotions were mixed together. Her heart was pounding, and she even felt like gagging.

Her eyes unconsciously reddened.

Hearing Natsuki Aoi's voice now stirred up even more emotions within her.

She began to gradually detach herself from all external factors—the environment, the people, the atmosphere—and an incredible, stubborn emotion gradually welled up from within.

……

Seeing that she didn't react, Aoi Natsuki's head drooped involuntarily. Since she didn't want to talk or see him, he should just obediently leave and not provoke her emotions any further.

Natsuki Aoi pursed her lips, then turned around and walked back the way she came.

After walking three steps away, a low, hoarse voice came from behind: "Why..."

Natsuki Aoi stopped and slowly turned around.

The next second, Takahashi Midori clenched her fists and suddenly looked up: "Why! Why did you choose Hayakawa! Why!"

Her voice suddenly rose eight octaves, her tone tinged with sobs.

Natsuki Aoi was immediately stunned.

Tears streamed down Mito Takahashi's face; this was the first time she had ever expressed feelings of affection for a man.

"Why...why can't you like me!"

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The reaction was even more intense than expected. Aoi Natsuki stood there stunned, not only because of the volume of the other person's voice, but more importantly because he saw Takahashi Mito crying. This was the first time he had ever seen Takahashi cry since he had known her.

He was at a loss, unable to step forward or leave silently, and could only wait for Takahashi to launch a series of accusations and attacks against him.

This feeling was probably even stronger. As time passed, Aoi Natsuki naturally didn't answer the question. Her panicked state gradually returned to calm, and she kept her mouth tightly shut.

Although there were few people around, two or three people stopped and looked over.

After crying for a while, Takahashi Mito's mood improved slightly. When she looked up, her red eyes immediately glared at Aoi Natsuki, who promptly showed an embarrassed expression.

Takahashi Mito knew perfectly well that the other person was trying to save face for him; he was always like that.

She sniffed, turned to the side, took out a pack of tissues from her small orange bag, pulled out a tissue, rolled it around her index finger, and gently dabbed at the tears beside her eyes. Damn it! Her makeup was ruined!

"The situation... seems to be improving a bit?" Aoi Natsuki wondered to himself. It was definitely the right decision not to leave immediately. But given Takahashi's personality, what if he suddenly rushed over and launched a combo attack on him? He recalled the last time he encountered that thug in the alley next to the convenience store. Takahashi's sudden kick had kept the thug completely still, like a dead fish, until they left.

Mito Takahashi noticed the dense gazes around her, then frowned and shouted in all directions, her voice still a little hoarse: "What are you looking at!"

This sound immediately scared away the crowd of onlookers, who quickly dispersed.

Takahashi Mito frowned, still looking displeased. Aoi Natsuki kept his mouth shut. If she wanted to give him a piece of her mind, he could accept it. After all, it was such a big deal. If scolding him would make it all over, he would be happy to see that happen.

Mito Takahashi glanced at him again, then walked towards him step by step.

Aoi Natsuki instinctively swallowed, her eyes fixed on her as she approached.

The distance ranged from several meters to tens of centimeters, and in the end, Mito Takahashi even raised her right hand!

She grabbed his down jacket by the collar!

Oh no! So they really want to beat him up!

Aoi Natsuki's heart immediately sank.

But the next second, he didn't get an attack from the other party. He looked down slightly and found that Takahashi Mito was looking at him with a look of resentment mixed with grievance. The next second, she pressed her head against his chest near his heart and cried out at the top of her lungs, not caring what the people around her thought!

She cried so bitterly!

Aoi Natsuki's body went numb on one side instantly, his mind filled with questions. The crying sound pierced his ears, deafeningly loud, instantly destroying the slightly oppressive atmosphere, making the crying seem rather comical.

Seeing this, Aoi Natsuki narrowed his eyes. His hands remained in their original positions, not daring to lift them or put them back in his down jacket pockets. Soon, he felt a hot, humid heat touch his skin.

"Idiot! Idiot! Why..." Her voice was still choked with sobs. Her right hand gripped the collar of his down jacket tightly, while her left fist pounded his shoulder repeatedly, the force increasing as Aoi Natsuki struggled to keep herself from falling backward.

This state lasted for about half a minute before Takahashi Mito finally released his right hand and began to inhale deeply, his snot and tears mixing together and forming a long thread on the knitted sweater inside his down jacket.

"..."

"..."

Both sides were instantly stunned upon seeing each other.

Immediately afterward, Mito Takahashi's face turned red again, and she hurriedly took out a tissue to wipe the snot under her nose, her whole body in a flustered state.

His eyes were darting around.

Today, she completely embarrassed herself in front of Aoi Natsuki. Her usual arrogant and domineering aura was completely gone, and her eye makeup was ruined by crying, but she obviously didn't realize it at the moment.

Are you feeling better?

"Hmm..." Mito Takahashi let out a long breath.

She suddenly looked up, pointed at him, and said, "You are not allowed to tell anyone about what happened today!"

"Oh, oh... Of course, I always keep my mouth shut." Hearing this, Aoi Natsuki knew that the matter was over. Her knitted sweater felt damp, and the wind made it feel chilly.

At the same time, he was also very relieved. Fortunately, this was reality, not some melodramatic romance drama where the two sides could argue for several episodes. He was overthinking it. After all, even if a beautiful girl like Takahashi broke down, she could quickly adjust her state in a short time.

“Then… milk tea…” Aoi Natsuki started a new topic, pointing to the shopping street with her left hand, asking if she wanted to have a cup of milk tea.

"Do you want me to die of obesity?!" Takahashi Mito's gaze sharpened again. A woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea; she was absolutely right.

"what……"

"It's good that you can keep it a secret. What happened today... is our secret. You can't tell anyone until you die! If you dare to tell anyone!" Takahashi Mito slowly clenched her fist.

“Are you a snow woman…” Natsuki Aoi retorted.

"Hmph, I'm going back now. There's a big matter waiting for me at home." Takahashi Midori was so angry that her teeth itched and her eyes were wide with rage when she thought of Ayano who had told on her. Aoi Natsuki didn't dare to ask her anything and could only give a token reply before watching her storm off towards the subway entrance.

Meanwhile, Takahashi Ayano, who was at home, had just heated up a cup of milk and was about to take a sip when she suddenly felt a chill run down her spine.

Her twin instincts told her that this was definitely not a good thing!

……

Aoi Natsuki didn't stay long, but since she was there, she bought some hamburgers and fries for Rina to take back as a reward for her helping him come up with ideas last night. Kids love to eat these things, and it's nice to have them once in a while to make her happy.

He took the subway, then transferred to a bus, and quickly returned home. As soon as he opened the door, he saw Lina pacing back and forth in the hallway, seemingly waiting for him.

Aoi Natsuki felt a warmth in her heart, then smiled and pulled out the hamburger set hidden behind her back: "Rina, I'm back, come and have a hamburger."

Lina's ears twitched at the mention of "hamburger," and she immediately turned around, running over in her slippers with a clattering sound: "Awoo awoo!"

He looked a little nervous and kept gesturing in sign language.

"Yes, the matter has been perfectly resolved. Thank you for your advice yesterday."

"Awoo awoo!"

"Hmm? Of course, I'll refuse. Lina, you should eat your hamburger first. If Mom and Dad see this, they might not let you eat this kind of junk food." Aoi Natsuki handed the plastic bag to Lina, still smiling.

Now, Natsuki Aoi and Rina Aoi have officially become siblings, so they no longer distinguish between "you" and "me." Natsuki Aoi calls them Mom and Dad, and Rina Aoi does the same.

Aoi Natsuki rubbed her head. Recently, she felt that Rina had become heavier. During puberty, she needed to eat more to grow. She smiled and nodded, changed into indoor slippers, and walked straight into the corridor.

But then Lina continued to shout something, and grabbed his clothes, looking like she had done something wrong.

Ok?

Aoi Natsuki stopped in her tracks: "What's wrong?"