Lonely Rock for the Blind.

Nekoyashiki trembled slightly, then nodded and said.

"Well, I've looked into it..."

After speaking, he fell silent again.

"... "

Goto Ichisato looked at Nekoyashiki Haru.

I have a feeling... is there something I should do here?

Goto Ichiri stepped forward.

I don't know what to do, but I'll just take a step forward anyway...

however…

Ijichi Nijika and Kita Ikuyo simultaneously crossed over Goto Ichiri and grabbed Nekoyashiki Haru's arms from the left and right.

"Alright! Let's go!"

"Let's go! To the shrine!"

Yamada Ryo, who was behind him, didn't say anything more and silently followed.

"Eh?"

Goto Ichiri paused for a moment, then pursed his lips.

After glancing at Nekoyashiki Haru, who was being supported at the front, Goto Ichiri followed.

...

……

.........

The stairs... were indeed very long...

"No, no... this won't do... I'll die if this continues..."

Yamada Ryo was panting heavily, his steps unsteady as he walked up the stone steps.

"We've only reached a third of the way... Ryo-senpai, your stamina is terrible! Look at Ijichi-senpai..."

Kita Ikuyo looked at Ichi Nijika as she spoke, and then suddenly froze.

"Haa...haa...haa..."

The blonde girl was also panting heavily, sweat dripping from her head onto the ground.

"Ichi-senpai's stamina is amazing too?!"

Kita Ikuyo exclaimed in shock.

"...I...I'm only slightly better than Ryo..."

Ichi Nijika wiped the sweat from her forehead.

"...Are you that tired?"

Nekoyashiki Haru asked Iji Chini Natsu.

Ichi Nijika nodded, then suddenly froze.

"Wait a minute... Kitten, aren't you tired?"

"I'm fine..."

"You're clearly the one with the worst health among us!"

Ichi Nijika wavered.

"The physical strength of our seniors has been completely outmatched by the malnourished blind people who don't eat properly."

Kita Ikuyo sighed.

"...I used to exercise, though it was just at home."

Nekoyashiki Haru shook her head, then continued speaking to Ijichi Nijika.

"If you're tired, go and rest... You don't need to help me, Yu Dai is here."

As soon as Nekoyashiki Haru finished speaking, Ijichi Nijika, who had just looked hot, tired, and like a golden retriever, suddenly perked up.

"I'm fine!!!"

"...No, I felt like you were having a stitch in your side just now..."

"No problem...no problem at all!"

Ijichi Nijika shook her head abruptly, gritted her teeth, and helped Nekoyashiki Haru continue walking uphill.

"You can just rely on me!!!"

"Don't shout so loudly..."

"I'm cheering myself on!!!"

"I already told you to keep your voice down..."

Ichi Nijika struggled to help Nekoyashiki Haru up the stairs.

Kita Ikuyo watched this scene quietly from the other side.

Ijichi-senpai...you're working so hard.

The hand holding Nekoyashiki Haru's arm tightened slightly.

Oh no, I'm starting to feel guilty...

but!

Kita Ikuyo took a deep breath and then shook her head.

"Okay! We need to get to the shrine right away!"

Kita Ikuyo also helped Nekoyashiki Haru walk a little faster.

"...!"

Ichi Niji Natsumi was slightly taken aback.

Is this also... part of Kita's plan?

The pressure suddenly increased, and Ichiji Nijika suddenly felt even more tired.

Don't underestimate me!

Ichi Nijika's speed also increased.

Kita Ikuyo also noticed this and increased her speed.

Yellow-green eyes and red eyes gaze at each other across the distance.

I have better stamina! So, Ijichi-senpai, please go and rest! I'll take care of helping you up!

Willpower is limitless! I'll help the kitten up, so Little Xiduo should go down and rest first!

The two conveyed these thoughts, and their pace quickened.

"wait…"

Just as Nekoyashiki Haru was about to say something, the increased speed forced her to start walking in disarray.

Ijichi Nijika's speed is actually half a beat slower, which causes Nekoyashiki Haru's two sides to move at different speeds.

Tap tap tap tap…

Due to the uneven speed, the frequency of the shoes hitting the steps also increased.

Nekoyashiki Haru was pulled by the two of them and started jogging up the stairs.

However, their speed continued to increase, and the next moment...

call out!

Nekoyashiki Haru broke free from their hands.

"?"

Kita Ikuyo looked at Nekoyashiki Haru with a puzzled expression.

"What's wrong, kitten?"

Ijichi Nigatsu also looked at Nekoyashiki Haru.

Clap clap clap clap!

The white cane was unfolded.

"...I can go up myself, you guys should mind your own business..."

"Huh?" ×2

Nekoyashiki Haru sighed, then used her cane to guide her up the stairs and started walking upwards on her own.

...

……

.........

Where...where is everyone?

After resting for a while, Yamada Ryo looked up and suddenly realized that the three people in front of him had disappeared.

"?"

Snapped!

Goto Ichiri climbed up the steps next to him.

"Ugh...ugh...I made it back...I made it up...It was a hellish journey...My calf muscles are ruined...My knees are probably shattered too...I'm going to become disabled and form a disabled band with Haru..."

Goto Ichiri was muttering to himself until he noticed Yamada Ryo watching him from the side.

"Ah... Ryo-kun!"