Let's do it again, Yukino.

Where should I take Xiaoxue this weekend?

Unable to sleep, springtime also began to think about plans.

I'd be so happy to go anywhere with Xiaoxue.

However, he really wanted Xiaoxue to have a good time and play to her heart's content.

In that case, to make things easier for Xiaoxue, it would be better to drive somewhere... How about taking a long trip and staying at a hot spring inn? That might be a good idea. We could also visit Chiba Village again, or even visit the current Soubu High School, and pay a visit to Hiratsuka-sensei, who is still single. Honestly, she's my teacher, but her distant attitude towards me is just like Hayama's. I even helped her find a few promising older single men among the upper class before.

I even shamelessly introduced Hayama's cousin to Hiratsuka Shizuka, but what came in return was the dignified Iron Fist Saint Judgment.

Everything was going so smoothly and happily as he had imagined, but—

What does that subtle sense of emptiness represent...?

He still couldn't quite understand it.

"Xiaoxue, are you happy with this kind of life?"

At night, the young man gazed at the wedding photo above their bed, then suddenly stroked his wife's long hair and murmured something softly.

"...Yes, I'm happy..."

Even in her sleep, the girl could still hear the boy's questions. Beneath her gentle smile, her answer, brimming with tenderness, sent a shiver down his spine.

Yes, as long as you're happy, that's all that matters. The same goes for tomorrow, and for this weekend as well.

Every day from now on, I can be with Xiaoxue.

Forever and ever, without any worries, without any sorrow.

Only a future filled with happiness and joy.

Even if something else happens

As a man, he was also quite looking forward to that future.

Therefore, this kind of married life is truly full of happiness.

You agree, right?

At that moment, the young man's smile was frozen in time.

In an instant, darkness descended.

Everything was jolted awake from a beautiful dream.

……

…………

With a casual wave of their hands, the happy scene they had dreamed of vanished from their minds.

In reality,

Is my flat chest your obsession?

The girl blushed and kept slapping the boy's head with her hands.

"I already said, it's just a fantasy! After all, I've never actually experienced what it feels like to suffocate from someone's breasts!! Can't I just fantasize about it?!"

"Stop talking!!! If you like that kind of shameless slut, then go date my sister!!"

"Sister Wells?"

Unlike the refined and gentle boy she had imagined, Chunri was not embarrassed at all; instead, she shamelessly chuckled.

"You want to die, don't you?! Kasuga Gian?"

"Just kidding, that Great Demon King Yang is not my type!"

……

Light snow?

Ok?

You said if I had met you earlier, or even when I was a child, would our future have been different?

The future?

If what you just said is true, Kasuga-kun, then what will our future be like?

Heh, you'll be so happy, right? After all, I fell in love with you at first sight, Xiaoxue. If the girl I like is bullied, I won't hesitate to rush forward and teach them a lesson for you.

Then I'll definitely fall for Kasuga-kun, who pretends to be a prince charming to save me, just like always, right?

The girl nodded without hesitation.

If you had appeared back then, perhaps I, Haruhi Kasuga, wouldn't have become the Haruhi Gian I am today, wouldn't have become someone many people dislike, and would definitely have embarked on the right path in life.

But if it's that kind of spring, it's not the spring I know anymore.

The girl patted the head of the daydreaming boy, amused.

And the one who loved you under the spring snow who was on the right path is not the one touching your head now.

That was Yukino Yukinoshita from another road.

Moreover, there are no "what ifs" in life. Since you've made a decision, then go on without any regrets.

Ah Qing, do you understand?

"I don't understand……"

"Yes, that's why I'm by your side. When you understand, maybe we'll be just as happy and joyful as our future selves."

"But I will work hard, as always."

"I believe in you, whether it's the past, the present, or the future."

The girl smiled and touched Chunri's hair.

Just like that future,

It feels quite comfortable to the touch.

she thinks.

Chapter 46 One-Colored Feathers Has a Follow-up Move

Isshiki Iroha is in love with Hayama Hayato.

This is an indisputable fact.

However, even Haruhi could sense something subtly off about what Iroha had just said.

It's just because there's no love like that Iroha talks about in this story.

Although Isshiki Iroha is a year younger than Haruhi, at her age, she has already learned the art of disguise that high school girls should learn.

Those who can integrate into the group in the class will naturally be observant, calculating, and have some clever tricks that are not annoying.

After all, she is just an innocent sixteen-year-old girl. Even if she is a little devil, she wouldn't be as devilish as Ms. Hinano.

Of course, she also has the vanity that many girls have.

Hayato Hayama is a popular boy at Soubu High School. Not only is he handsome and charming with a sunny and gentle personality, but he is also a capable member of the soccer team. If a girl's first love were such a perfect boyfriend, she would definitely be the envy of other girls.

Therefore, it was precisely this vanity of Isshiki Hana that made Haruhi feel something was amiss.

This is different from the kind of love that involves wanting to be in a relationship; it's purely about wanting to find the perfect boyfriend.

If Soubu High School has someone even more perfect than Hayato Hayama, someone even more sought after by the girls, perhaps next time Iroha sees Haruhi, she'll ask her to act as a matchmaker for her with that even more perfect guy.

Therefore, girls, regardless of age, are all undeniably big pig trotters.

……

"Then I'll leave everything to you, senior. Whether I can be with Senior Ye Shan is entirely up to you."

"..."

Haruhi fell into deep thought; he wasn't good at playing matchmaker.

The dead-eyed boy who helped her find love last spring is now inseparable from the boy from Ayaka, and their sexual orientation has begun to change to some extent.

Besides, Hayama Hayato doesn't even like this Iroha junior.

Forced melons may quench thirst, but they're not sweet at all!

Is this really okay, Isshiki-chan?

Hayama will give me a friend card...

"...Um, do you really have to pursue Hayama? How about we try someone else? I'll introduce you to anyone else."

Chunri was in a dilemma. After all, this was a junior he knew. If he rejected her outright and without any hesitation...

However, as Isshiki looked at Haruhi, who was still unwilling to help, he suddenly raised an eyebrow, as if he had thought of something. He crossed his arms, took a half step back, and said apologetically.

"Huh? What is that? Senior, do you like me and are jealous that someone is pursuing you? I'm sorry, although I feel a little guilty, but my feelings for you are only at the level of a senior-junior relationship that we can get along with. As for dating you, that's just too disgusting, so it's completely impossible between us."

"...I understand! When I get back tonight, I'll give you Hayato's email address, and you can add him yourself."

Since this vain but not hypocritical junior is so determined to confess to Hayama Hayato and get a "good guy" card, then Kasuga Gian will grant her wish.

"Yeah, you're still the most handsome and the best, senior!! I absolutely adore you!"

"You were just saying I was disgusting. As expected, you women are all so unpredictable."

……

…………

Springtime returned to the departmental meeting.

Those three guys seemed to be chatting idly.

"Did you encounter a terrorist attack on the road? It's been so long!"

Xiaoxue expressed her dissatisfaction.

"Well, if we compare that kind of thing to a terrorist attack, it shouldn't be too inappropriate, right?"