Let's do it again, Yukino.

The man ate while clicking his tongue in appreciation: "These meatballs really taste good. Hmm, Xiaoqian, you should try some too. It's been a long time since I've been back to my alma mater. I wonder how my former classmates and Xiaojing are doing now since I was expelled from school."

"Your classmates should still be in college, right? As for Xiao Jing, I heard she's still teaching at this Zongwu High School."

The chestnut-haired woman, unconcerned about her demure and beautiful demeanor, accepted her husband's careful wiping of her lips with a handkerchief, her lips curving into a smile as she quietly smiled.

"why are you laughing?"

The young man was also infected by his wife's smile and smiled as well.

"If Xiaojing saw you being so considerate and understanding right now, she'd probably be green with envy."

The chestnut-haired beauty said something without a care in the world, a smile playing on her lips.

"After all, you were a troublesome student back in Soubu High School. Even Hiratsuka Shizuka couldn't change your fate in the end; I still managed to get my hands on you."

"Don't talk to me like a villainous big boss, okay? Xiaojing and I were just destined to be apart. Besides, I'm married now. Xiaoqian, please don't talk about those unhappy things. I'm begging you today."

The young man waved his hand and stretched. He didn't really want to talk about the past. As he spoke, he glanced at the crowd around him, ignoring the infatuated looks from a group of female students, as if he were looking for someone.

"Honestly, I don't know where my sister has gone. We were supposed to meet here, but I don't know where she's off playing again."

"Oh, this? I heard the class is having a concert in the gymnasium right now. My little sister just emailed me, saying she's going to check it out. You know, that girl really likes crowded places."

concert?

As if he had heard some interesting words, the young man's eyes lit up instantly. He grabbed the hand of the chestnut-haired woman beside him and couldn't wait to walk towards the stadium.

"A concert? That's quite rare. Come on, Xiaoxi, let's go check it out. I have a feeling something really interesting will happen."

At that moment, the woman seemed to find the boyish smile of many years ago in the young man, and let him hold her hand.

"Slow down, slow down! I can't keep up with you."

"I'll carry you on my back, let's go."

Autumn General Military High School,

Sometimes it's not just the chill of autumn as winter approaches.

Isn't this also a story filled with a rather heartwarming atmosphere?

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When the newlyweds arrived at the already crowded stadium, they were greeted by a roar like a tsunami as soon as they entered.

after that,

On that stage bathed in light,

A handsome young man was holding a silver microphone in both hands, waving to the audience below the stage.

"That lead singer... I feel like I've seen him somewhere before."

The black-haired youth looked at the somewhat familiar boy, rested his chin on his hand, and fell into thought.

"Are your memories also the memories of a fish? Was Xiaoxue bought by someone to please his girlfriend?"

The woman nudged the young man's waist and offered a helpless reminder.

"Oh, I see. No wonder he looked so familiar, it's that kid... So, this concert... hahaha, I knew it! It's going to be really fun." Standing at the back of the crowd with his wife, a sudden thought struck him, and he couldn't help but burst into laughter, almost laughing until tears streamed down his face.

"If I had been as shrewd as that silly boy back then, I wouldn't have been expelled from school."

"As expected, A-Yuan still won't grow up..."

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On stage, as Haruhi introduced the members of her hastily formed band, whether it was Little Lion, Yumiko, or Ai, they all spontaneously displayed their skillful instrument playing as the lights shone on them.

The girls in the band kept their eyes on the boy in the very center.

Three beautiful girls and one boy

The boys and girls watching from the stage were once again filled with countless love triangle stories.

The concert has only just begun.

And then, in the gently flowing, beautiful prelude music,

It has a somewhat unfamiliar yet unique charm that evokes a strange sense of heartache.

Springtime's soothing voice slowly rose within this gentle melody.

He held the silver microphone in both hands, his gaze fixed on a spot below the stage, his cheerful demeanor making it almost impossible to discern his true identity.

"The next song is also written and composed by a friend of mine, and will be performed by me and our band."

"Hey, is the friend you're talking about yourself?"

Suddenly, a burst of laughter, devoid of malice, rang out from the audience.

"Of course not."

He smiled slightly and didn't offer any further explanation.

If I were to say that I am not really myself seven years from now, then perhaps I wouldn't be myself at all.

"This is 'Melting Snow'."

……

He leaned against the entrance of the stadium.

Wearing a sharp black suit, with his arms crossed over his shoulders, the middle-aged man's weathered eyes gazed at the figures on the stage with a hawk-like intensity.

"You went to all that trouble to get me to come all the way from abroad overnight just to see this farcical ball in Chiba, Kaguya?"

"Yes, Father."

Standing beside the man, the red-eyed girl who was supposed to be attending the Shinomiya family banquet appeared here and addressed the man beside her respectfully.

"This is not like the old you. At least your reckless behavior goes against the Shinomiya family philosophy that I have taught you since you were a child."

“You won’t hurt him, will you, Father?”

"Now that you've seen it, come back with me. I can pretend nothing happened today, and I can even forgive and forget about Ai coming to Chiba without permission."

The girl stood in front of the man, and at this moment, she did not back down.

"...He is my brother. At the very least, Father and I owe him something he deserves, don't we?"

"He's not really your brother, Kaguya."

“I can give up everything I have, even that so-called ridiculous right to inherit the family business.”

"Come back with me, Kaguya. You were being disrespectful just now."

"If you don't agree to this condition, I'm not going back today..."

She looked at the man in front of her with a determined gaze, then glanced at the performance on the stage.

She couldn't wait that long.

After saying that, she turned around and left the man without looking back, leaving the stadium.

"where are you going?"

"Stay with your mother."

"Come back here! Your mother died long ago."

"If you don't agree, this time, even if it's you, Father, I absolutely will not go back. And if you dare to lay a finger on my brother, let me tell you seriously, my heart is much more fragile than before."

"You're not a child anymore, Kaguya."

The man's expression remained unchanged throughout, as he simply reprimanded the girl who had completely lost her manners.

Similarly, unnoticed by spring, a story he was unaware of was quietly unfolding.

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The snow-covered road was covered with a rain of flower petals.

Don't be confused, be serious.

Tell me, relying solely on miracles is bound to have flaws.

The singing continued to linger.

"Hey, Xiaoqi, Qingjun sang so well, didn't she? She's really amazing."

"This is the first time I've seen Qingjun like this. I never expected my friend to be so handsome."

Amidst the crowded throng, Yuihama looked at Hikigaya with adoration. Although she, Yumiko, and Hina also enjoyed singing at karaoke, they were well aware of their limitations and refrained from comparing themselves to Haruhi on stage, as it went far beyond mere vocal performance.

Haruhi Kasuga is truly dazzling now, so dazzling that they almost wondered if the Haruhi Gian they knew before was just a kind illusion.

"That guy said before that he wanted to run for student council president of Soubu High School. Maybe after this concert, there might actually be a slight chance."

Hachiman Hikigaya clicked his tongue in slight envy.

"Perhaps this is what happens when God closes one door but opens another window that you never noticed."

"You're just jealous of Qing-ge, bro. You're such a loser."

"Shut up!! I don't have a sister like you who's always siding with outsiders."

Komachi, who was standing to the side, was about to tease her brother and was about to say something funny when suddenly, her hand was grabbed from behind, and she heard a male voice filled with anxiety and concern.

"Komachi, I've been looking for you for so long! You've managed to hide here. Your brother was really worried about you."

The black-haired youth and the chestnut-haired woman beside him squeezed through the crowd and came to Komachi Hikigaya's side, their eyes revealing no trace of tension or concern.

Hachiman instantly flew into a rage, slapping away the strange young man who was holding his sister's hand. His deadpan eyes gleamed: "Komachi, besides Kasuga Gian, how many other brothers have you taken on as your brothers?!"

However, the atmosphere of the concert once again drowned out her voice.

"Dude, what nonsense are you talking about! That's not true at all!!"

Although her hand was almost grasped by the stranger in front of her, Komachi didn't show any panic on her face. She simply bowed apologetically to the man who was much older than her.

Handsome men always give women a good first impression, and the observant Komachi also noticed the chestnut-haired woman next to the man whose beauty was no less than any woman she knew. She even noticed the diamond rings on their ring fingers. Instantly, she dispelled her doubts that the man was a pervert from TV.