Let's do it again, Yukino.

At a crucial moment, Yumiko caught up with the two adulterers who were planning to leave without a trace.

"Huff...huff...you two wait for me! Why are you running so fast? Are you feeling guilty?"

Yumiko covered her knees with both hands, not even having time to look at Yukinoshita and Haruhi who had stopped walking, and her breathing became a little rapid.

"It's so late, and we have to go back to Soubu High School tomorrow. Yumiko, is there anything else you need from us?"

Not intending to avoid Miura-san, Haruhi stood beside Yukinoshita with her arms crossed and her brows slightly furrowed.

Even though it was a dark and windy night, Haruhi was still quite bothered by the presence of extra people, even if it was Yumiko.

Looking at Xuexia again, the touching expression she had shown during her tender confession in the bamboo forest vanished in an instant, replaced by a cold and indifferent look. Her hand, however, mercilessly pinched the soft flesh of Chunri's waist as punishment for Chunri's haphazard addition of scenes to her confession drama.

"You two did that on purpose, didn't you?"

Having calmed her breathing, Yumiko raised her face, ignoring the two's private interactions, and got straight to the point.

"Huh? I don't understand what you're saying, Yumiko? Is it some rare scene for you to see Yuki confessing to me?"

Haruhi stood there in front of the snow, pretending to be confused in front of Yumiko.

Yumiko was also resting her chin on her hand.

"So, Hina also knows about what happened between you two? She also knows about what happened between you and Kasuga just now?"

"Although it was intentional, there was no falsehood mixed in."

Yukino took a step forward and stepped out from behind Haruhi.

"Just like you said to A-Qing during the day, I do owe this idiot a confession, so there's nothing wrong with making it up to him in this way."

The sounds beneath the snow still carried a hint of tranquility.

"Can't we talk about that kind of thing in private?"

The girl turned around and looked at Chunri with a half-smile.

"If no one sees it, it's meaningless, right? Guys like Kasuga and the others just want girls to act all sweet and gentle in front of them, to satisfy their perverted egos. You agree, Kasuga Gian. It's not right to always blame Hikigaya-kun."

Kasuga: "...I don't really care, but I definitely won't hate it."

I knew Hachiman wasn't the type to suffer a loss.

Kasuga suspects that Koyuki secretly confirmed this with Hachiman afterward.

Teacher Da, I'll remember this grudge.

……

"So, you two are lying to us?"

Yumiko is still bothered by the fact that they were showing off their relationship.

"I wasn't lying to anyone, because there was absolutely nothing fake in it. Whether it was my previous confession or the feelings I showed to this idiot during the confession, there wasn't a single fake element mixed in. Miura-kun, are you satisfied with this answer?"

"Although I'm on Hina's side, I appreciate the efforts you two have made for that child. But have you thought about yourselves?"

Yumiko treated Haruhi as her friend and told the two of them everything she was worried about.

She secretly followed them from behind because she was worried about the two of them.

"However, Hayama, and even Tobe and Yamato, all know about your confession to Yukinoshita. Perhaps soon after you return to Soubu High School, many of your classmates will find out about this. Have you two considered what will happen next?"

"..."

"The truth will eventually come out, even if you don't say anything."

The springtime boy echoed his girlfriend's words, following behind with a light laugh.

"Well, I'll always stand by Yuki's side. And Yumiko, don't worry about us. Instead of wasting your time, go check on Ebina and tell her to stop contacting us for now, so the Ministry of Revenue won't get suspicious, okay?"

Haruhi always stands by Yuki's side. No matter how much the girl throws a tantrum, sulks, or acts up, it's just between the two of them. As for what Yumiko mentioned, Haruhi is of course on Yuki's side. Although he can't predict what will happen next, he promises that he won't let Yuki get hurt in this storm.

"...What a bunch of lovebirds who hit it off."

Looking at Chunri, who had dispelled her concerns with just a few words, Yumiko also made a sarcastic remark, half-jokingly.

"Good luck to you guys, it's getting late, I should go back and find Himeko and the others."

"Please change 'dog and woman' to 'cat,' Yumiko. 'Dog and woman' should be referring to Yuihama and Hachiman."

As Chunri watched the departing figure, she couldn't help but forcefully correct the flaws in the other person's words.

"Miura-kun's personality is really good, no wonder you were able to be friends with them in your past life."

Watching the blonde Soubu High School Queen disappear into the distance, Yukinoshita couldn't help but sigh.

"Well, apart from being a loser and having a semi-tsundere personality, Yumiko is almost flawless from any other perspective."

"Are you implying something? I might beat you up if you do."

"No way, Xiaoxue, you're being way too sensitive. You're not fully developed yet. In a few years, Xiaoxue will become the woman who fascinates me beyond measure."

Springtime embraces the young girl,

Under the moonlight

There was a hint of ambiguity, and a touch of tranquility.

"So that means we'll have to wait many more years?"

The girl asked.

"Soon, at that time, we will have supported each other through seven years, and time will pass in the blink of an eye, and that moment will come soon."

The fragrance of a girl's long hair wafted from her nose as Chunri chuckled softly.

"In short, I will wait for Xiaoxue to grow up, and Xiaoxue will also wait for me to grow up, until we grow up seven years from now."

"Ah."

In the hazy light, I seemed to hear the girl's languid reply.

"Ah Qing, once we return to Zongwu High School this time, the real ending will soon be here."

"...Okay, I understand."

Hold me a little longer.

"Where should I hold him? I'm so conflicted."

"Hate!"

The girl, bathed in moonlight, smiled and patted the boy's forehead.

So romantic, so hard to leave.

And this trip to Kyoto,

And so, as the night came to a close,

And so it truly came to an end.

So, goodbye for now.

Mr. Kyoto,

I will definitely come to see you again in the future.

……

…………

Kyoto Station,

Back with the rest of his class, Kasuga and the rest of Class B waited for the train to return to Tokyo.

Following Hiratsuka Shizuka as they fought their way through the enemy ranks, the two found an empty seat.

They high-fived each other in celebration, as if to encourage one another.

The two, relieved, sat down in their chairs.

Hiratsuka Shizuka put her package in the storage box and happened to see something that looked somewhat familiar on Haruhi's chest, who had taken off her coat because it was a bit hot.

"Isn't this the amulet you said you bought for tens of thousands of yen? What, knowing it was a scam, why are you still wearing it?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka glanced at the paper talisman, which was completely handmade and covered with what she called ghost drawings using a brush.

To be honest, when I first saw it, Hiratsuka Shizuka still found it quite disgusting.

Haruhi nodded in understanding, but he wore it not as a talisman.

"Although I was deceived, this thing is no longer just a talisman to me. It will become a symbol on my life's path. As long as it is there, it will constantly remind me that the more beautiful a shrine maiden is, the more likely she is to deceive people."

"Luckily you added a shrine maiden, otherwise I would have beaten you up again."

Hiratsuka Shizuka made a comment.

"Just throw it away when you have time. You've learned your lesson, there's no need to keep it as a souvenir."

"Okay, okay, I understand."

Springtime smiles, the few days in Kyoto gave him many interesting experiences, and he also thought about a series of plans after returning to Sobu High School.

"Hahaha, once we get back to Soubu High School, I'm going to officially run for student council president this year!! Hiratsuka-sensei!!! Please give me a hand."

"Keep a little low-key. When you get back, go have a good talk with Shiromaru. Becoming the student council president isn't as easy as you think."

"Don't we have powerful backers? You're my mentor, after all. With our qualifications, it would be unreasonable if we didn't get selected."

"...I can't offer you much help. Besides, I heard from Shiromaru that some freshmen are also participating in this student council president election. You'd better be more careful."

"Looks like it's time to use up the last bit of my secret stash of money."

I could vaguely hear the boy's sinful murmurs.

This guy

Hiratsuka Shizuka's lips twitched slightly.

Chapter One: A Pure and Crystal-Clear Blessing

The girl was crying.