Let's do it again, Yukino.

"Ah."

At this moment, Xiaoxue's hands were also wrapped around Chunri's waist, and a blush appeared on her fair cheeks. However, the strength of her hands on Chunri's soft waist did not decrease at all.

After entering the bustling street, and upon reaching a station near Koyuki's apartment, Kasuga pushed the speed to its maximum.

Springtime's apartment was definitely out of the question, since Junko was still at home. Although her mother never objected to their intimacy, having a third wheel around was never a good idea.

Both of them tacitly chose to turn off their phones today, not wanting to receive calls from acquaintances or strangers while they were alone together.

After cycling across the bridge, Xiaoxue's upscale apartment building soon came into view.

After setting up the car, Chunri grabbed Xiaoxue's hand and ran as fast as she could towards their destination.

At that moment, Xiaoxue gently took Chunri's hand in return, trying her best not to slow down the boy. Although she wasn't very strong, she kept up with Chunri's pace.

These young men and women, who have lived two lives, now seem like they've just fallen in love, so flustered and disorganized that they appear strangely comical to passersby.

But only springtime knows,

Compared to the sense of incongruity in the eyes of others, they now completely disregard the opinions of others.

"We've arrived, Xiaoxue, we're home."

"Um...I know."

The girl's gentle voice quietly sounded from behind, and she let him hold her hand the whole time.

Both of their voices trembled slightly.

As for why this is the case...

……

…………

Before that concert began,

Spring once quietly approached the first snow.

"Hey, Xiaoxue, before the concert starts, I have something I want to say to you."

In that deserted classroom, Chunri and Xiaoxue stood facing each other by the window with the curtains drawn.

"what?"

Ever since the boy in front of her made a promise to her that he would become an adult, she has become more considerate of him, although she was never lacking in this kind of consideration and gentleness before.

"Hey, in this lifetime, I've never confessed my feelings to you, Xiaoxue, have I?"

"..."

"As you know, I'm different from Hayama. I can't come up with so many clever and ingenious ideas, nor can I give you the most perfect, most anticipated confession scene that girls want."

"However, let's do this: this concert will be my confession to you, Xiaoxue, in front of everyone at Soubu High School. Whether it's the me from my past life or the me who has been reborn, whether you hate or like me, Xiaoxue, or the me from seven years later, I hope you will give me an answer after the concert."

"If Xiaoxue still thinks that I'm angry with me seven years from now, or that I can't forgive the mistakes I made back then, then just go straight back to the Service Club after the concert. If you accept my confession this time and in this life, I hope you can wait for me at the school gate, okay?"

“Ah Qing.”

The girl looked at the clumsy boy who was now in control with complicated emotions.

"But let me make this clear first: no matter what the final answer is, I will love Xiaoxue as always, and I will continue to strive to become a man worthy of Xiaoxue. So, this time, Xiaoxue, please don't run away from my true confession, which is the sum of my two lifetimes. No matter what, please make a promise with me at this moment!"

"Okay, I promise you, Ah Qing."

In the very end, the aloof girl agreed to the boy's request, who was now bowing his head solemnly before her.

Perhaps her answer has never changed from the beginning.

So after witnessing that concert that satisfied her,

She quietly retreated and waited patiently at the entrance of Zongwu High School for a boy who came running over excitedly.

……

…………

"I was originally planning to observe you for a while longer, and I didn't intend to accept your confession in high school, but you're really too cunning, Qing."

The memory returned to this moment. Xiaoxue looked at her hand, which was being held tightly by Chunri and who refused to let go. With her other hand, she gently curled a strand of long hair that had fallen down. She sighed helplessly in front of the boy.

The girl, as aloof as snow, already knew from the beginning what would happen if she accepted his confession.

"I don't care about any of that. I've agreed, and that's it. Xiaoxue, you're not allowed to go back on your word."

Chunri tightened his grip on the girl's hand.

"Entrust your life to me, Xiaoxue."

Pfft—

The girl, who had been serious, now smiled like the warmth of spring, her coldness fading away and replaced by a gentle, warm smile. She nodded, her voice becoming incredibly tender.

"I won't go anywhere today. I'll stay by your side until you regret having me by your side."

Her voice was incredibly firm.

Just like in our past life, inseparable and devoted.

"..."

Stepping into the entryway, I casually locked the door behind me.

The young couple, who had just successfully confessed their feelings, quickly became inseparable.

The girl's delicate and frail body was pressed against the wall by Chunri.

They adjusted their hurried, breathing heavily from running outside.

At that moment, their lips met.

I won't go anywhere; I'll stay by your side.

The girl's words kept echoing in Chunri's mind.

Even though the kiss was more passionate than before, making his breathing rapid, he did not stop his instinctive actions.

With a force that seemed capable of crushing the girl in front of him, he hugged her and kissed her lips.

The living room curtains were drawn down, blocking the orange glow of the setting sun.

In the darkness, Haruhi freed one hand, instinctively ignoring the cat's meows, and turned on the light switch.

Then he picked up the girl and carried her to the bed in the master bedroom.

This is the first time in my life with Xiaoxue.

You must stay calm, yes.

We can't let it end as hastily as we did the first time in my previous life.

correct,

In the full-length mirror,

Two faces flushed red,

now,

The boy took a deep breath.

Yes, I need to calm down.

After all, I, Kasuga Gian, am a man of the world...

……

…………

On the other side

In the apartment on a spring day,

A black-haired, red-eyed girl was sitting cross-legged on the sofa, wearing a rather revealing outfit.

The girl was none other than the young lady, Shinomiya, who had just had a fight with her father and then ran away from home to her younger brother's apartment.

"Kaguya-chan, it's almost evening, and Haru hasn't come back yet? I'm so hungry, I need Haru's food to get out of bed."

Junko, who was half-lying on the other side, didn't seem to be too surprised by the arrival of this rebellious young lady. On the contrary, the usually oblivious Junko quickly accepted the character of this Haruhi-neechan, and before long, Junko became familiar with this young lady.

"Oh my god, I don't know about Ah Qing's little brother... But I really want to try Ah Qing's dinner, achoo! achoo!!"

Perhaps due to the autumn weather, on her hurried journey from Soubu High School to the Haruhi Apartment, a chill crept into her body, and Kaguya Shinomiya, who clearly felt her body getting a little hot, began to have her originally fair cheeks turn a little red, and her red pupils started to shimmer with circles.

Achoo! Achoo!!

"Huh? Kaguya-chan, you've caught a cold, haven't you...?"

Suddenly hearing the uncontrollable sneezing and coughing, Junko, who had been quite carefree, sat up from the sofa and looked at the girl with a blank expression, who was saying incomprehensible things.

Junko was all too familiar with this sight.

This is clearly what my silly son looks like when he's sick.

She stepped forward and pressed the back of her hand against Kaguya's forehead.

"It's so hot... Kaguya-chan, you really have a cold. Let's go to the room to find some medicine. Wait for me a minute."

Junko turned and walked towards Haruhi's bedroom. Ever since Junko moved into Haruhi's apartment, the boy's bedroom had been transformed into a bedroom designed specifically for women.

Moreover, Haruhi rarely spends the night in her own apartment, so most of the time, Junko is alone in her empty room.

It's truly remarkable how oblivious this mother and son are. Normally, no mother would not only be unconcerned about her son's behavior of staying out all night, but would actually be pleased with it.

"Mommy, I want a mommy, Junko mommy, no, hahaha."

As time went on, the heat on the girl's forehead increased, and what followed was the girl's incomprehensible speech.

"Kaguya-chan, please wait a moment. Junko will go find the medicine right away."

"I want Haru to make dinner!! That heartless little brother of mine, because of him I can't go home now, and I can't even go to school in Tokyo. And what does he do? He's so heartless, singing love songs with other women at this cultural festival. Waaah, as his older sister, I'm so sad!! Waaah, I really want my brother's comfort. That vixen from the Yukinoshita family stole my brother, and I wonder where she's secretly having fun now. And where is Ai-chan?!"

Kaguya Shinomiya seemed to sense something. With teary eyes, she looked at Junko who was slowly walking towards her, sniffed, and a snot streamed from her nose.

"The medicine is here, Kaguya-chan. Take your medicine first, and I'll go find you some ice packs."

"Aaaaaah!!!! I have a feeling my brother is gone, he'll never come back!!"