Lonely Rock for the Blind.

"Huh? They're childhood friends, aren't they?"

"Haha, I dropped out of school."

puff.

Nekoyashiki Haru began sipping her eighth energy drink.

"Dropped out of school...dropped out of school? At this age?"

"Yes, there was a slight mishap."

Nekoyashiki Haru put the energy drink aside and took out her white cane with her other hand.

“Look, I’m blind. I lost my sight in an accident a few years ago. By the time I regained my senses, I hadn’t been to school for a long time, so I simply stopped going.”

"Blind...blind person?"

Kita Ikuyo stared blankly at the white cane in Nekoyashiki Haru's hand.

So... that's why I wear sunglasses...

I thought he was the party animal type.

But...a blind person...

"Senior, you've worked so hard."

Kita Ikuyo said softly.

"Hmm? Actually, it's not hard work. Although I'm a staff member, I don't really do anything. My current job is basically just to help out the boss's sister's band~"

After saying that, Nekoyashiki Haru smiled and turned her head to the other side in front of the counter where Ijichi Seika usually worked. However, Ijichi Seika was not actually there at the moment. Instead, she was with Ijichi Nijika, trying to figure out how to get Goto Ichiri out.

After waiting a while and realizing she hadn't received the insults she deserved, Nekoyashiki Haru slowly turned her head back.

Kita Ikuyo watched this scene quietly, and then spoke.

"I don't mean your usual work. Life must be very difficult for you after you lost your sight."

"Of course! When they suddenly told me I'd never see again, I almost jumped out of the hospital window!"

"That's too dangerous!"

Kita Ikuyo's voice was a little excited, but this excitement made Nekoyashiki Haru's expression freeze.

"No...sorry, I was just kidding. I was quite calm at the time, at least in terms of my actions."

Kita Ikuyo nodded slowly after hearing this, but then suddenly realized that Nekoyashiki Haru said she couldn't see her nodding, so she finally let out a soft whisper to let Nekoyashiki Haru know that she understood.

"... "

"... "

The conversation between the two suddenly fell silent.

What should I do...? I should say something...

Kita Ikuyo watched as the three people in front of her were still trying to get Goto Ichiri out, and her palms were slightly sweaty.

Ugh... a little embarrassing...

Kita Ikuyo has a strong, sunny aura, a power that can melt Goto Ichiri's heart and also allows her to be at ease in her interactions with anyone.

However, the aura of sunlight is something that is only affected by what we see; our expressions, actions, and the sound of sunlight are only part of it.

Since Nekoyashiki Haru couldn't see it, Kita Ikuyo was unusually speechless.

"Speaking of which, Kita-kun."

Just then, Nekoyashiki Haru's voice suddenly rang out, breaking the heavy atmosphere.

"Yes! I'm here!"

Kita Ikuyo responded immediately, and Nekoyashiki Haru smiled.

"Don't be so nervous, I just wanted to ask you how the weather is today."

"Huh? It's sunny..."

"It's not sunny or rainy days, I know those from the weather forecast."

Nekoyashiki Haru raised her head, facing the ceiling.

"To be more specific about the weather, what shape are the clouds? Is the sky blue? Does the sun still look dazzling today?"

"...Is there ever a time when the sun isn't dazzling?"

"I wasn't very dazzling when I was blind, but I've always been dazzling to you, so what shape are clouds?"

"Hmm... Shall I go out and take a look now?"

Kita Ikuyo tentatively asked.

"Then forget it... Don't you remember?"

"Normal people generally wouldn't remember these things..."

"Ah, that's true."

Nekoyashiki Haru scratched her head sheepishly, while Kita Ikuyo suddenly felt a little guilty.

"Feel sorry."

"Apologize for what?"

I can't tell you today's weather.

"Don't worry about it, I don't care that much either. I just wanted to ask you. And if I really want to know, someone else will tell me."

Kita Ikuyo paused for a moment, then nodded, stopping halfway through her nod and then making a soft sound.

"Ah."

Nekoyashiki Haru smiled, then lowered her head slightly, as if she had fallen asleep.

Are you asleep?

Kita Ikuyo looked at Nekoyashiki Haru, who was quietly leaning against the wall behind her, blinked, and asked softly.

"Nekoyashiki-senpai, are you asleep?"

"What's wrong? I'm still awake."

Nekoyashiki Haru raised her head and smiled, and Kita Ikuyo smiled along.

He's a...very interesting person.

She suddenly thought of this, and then looked at the white cane in Nekoyashiki Haru's hand.

"Um... Nekoyashiki-senpai, can I borrow your cane to pet it?"

Chapter Thirteen: Follow Kita-Nyan, thank you for following meow.

"Ok?"

Nekoyashiki Haru paused for a moment.

"My white cane? Why?"

"Ah, I'm just curious. I've never touched it before."

Kita Ikuyo said frankly.

"You're quite curious."

Nekoyashiki Haru shrugged and handed Kita the folded white cane.

"It's just a stick."

"Hehe, thank you, Nekoyashiki-senpai."

Kita Ikuyo reached out and took Nekoyashiki Haru's cane, her fingers accidentally brushing against the back of Nekoyashiki Haru's hand.

Oh my! This texture.

Nekoyashiki Haru was slightly stunned.

"Oh! This is a white cane... Uh... How do I open it?"

"Take out the wristband, it's that black cord, hanging vertically downwards, it will open by itself."

"oh oh!"

Kita Ikuyo followed Nekoyashiki Haru's instructions, and the next moment...

Click click click click click.

The white cane was unfolded to a length less than the forearm.

"Wow! That's amazing! It suddenly got so long!"

"...No, is it really necessary to be so surprised by something like this..."

"hey-hey…"

Kita Ikuyo smiled, then tapped the ground with her cane.

The metal head made a crisp sound when it hit the ground.

"Did you always carry it with you, senior?"

"Yes, for blind people, this is what 'eyes' are."

"Oh…"

Kita Ikuyo's voice suddenly softened, and she secretly glanced at Nekoyashiki Haru.

The black-haired boy leaned against the wall, facing in his direction. Although he knew the other person wasn't looking at him... and didn't have the ability to, Kita Ikuyo still felt a sense of tension being faced like that.

Her hand gently stroked the white cane.

"You can't even use your phone like this, senior..."

"Hmm? No, it's fine."

Nekoyashiki Haru took her phone out of her pocket.