You say this is a love game?

On the other side, Yajima Mai was a little disappointed that she didn't wait for Mizutani Makoto's counterattack.

"Huh, Cheng is so smart, he didn't fall for it..."

"Blue-haired water monster: Yajima-san, yesterday's drinks were delicious."

"Sutori: Huh?"

"Blue-haired water monster: Perhaps some of my actions have caused you to misunderstand... Actually, I have no intention of developing a romantic relationship at this stage. If you are willing to get along as friends, I will cherish this pure fate very much. But if you are looking for a romantic partner, I can only apologize. Thank you for your mistake."

Mizutani Makoto still likes to treat people with sincerity.

Of course it would be great if you could complete the system's tasks, as there are rewards to be gained, and you should definitely do what you can.

But before completing the system's tasks, he is first and foremost a human being of flesh and blood.

He has his own thoughts, likes, dislikes, and bottom line, and he is unwilling to distort his personality in order to complete the system's tasks.

On the other end of the phone, Yajima Mai was silent for a long time. This silence lasted until after the first class in the afternoon. The two were in the same classroom, but Yajima Mai did not call him.

Sure enough, you still can’t do it?

Sitting in his seat, Mizutani Makoto couldn't help but sigh, but he didn't regret it either. He somewhat held the thought that "if I get it, I'm lucky, if I lose it, it's my fate."

After all, he couldn't bear to see Mai Yajima trying so hard to please him while he pretended to be stupid and took advantage of her.

At that time, it would make sense for this girl to stab him to death with a hatchet and call him a scumbag on his tombstone.

Mizutani Makoto looked at the sky outside the window and was about to clear his mind when he was pulled back by the vibrating cell phone in his pocket.

She wrote back.

"Sutori: Whether it's sharing a window seat at the library, or stopping by a convenience store after school to buy strawberry daifuku... is this kind of fate?"

"Blue-haired water monster: Okay, I want to be friends with you, but we won't be lovers."

"Sutori: So heartless."

There was a brief silence.

For the first time in his life, Mizutani Makoto felt that girls' thoughts were really unpredictable.

"Sutori: Then Makotan, let's start by being friends."

"Sutori: Makotan——(grievance.jpg)"

"Blue-haired water monster: Hmm? (doubt.jpg)"

"Sutori: We've only been together for a short time, but I noticed you really like looking at the clouds in the sky, right?"

"Sutori: It's a great hobby. I love the sky and the clouds. Sometimes the clouds just float in the sky, changing into all kinds of shapes as I please. It's so relaxing and relaxing. Don't you think so too?"

"Blue-haired water monster: What a detailed insight!"

"Sutori: Then, from now on, please continue to view our relationship with the same eyes you use to observe the changes in the clouds."

Like a cloud?

Mizutani Makoto thought about it for the entire afternoon, but still couldn't figure out what kind of description this was.

He always felt that there was something else behind her words, but it seemed that she had said it very clearly, and he was the only one who didn't understand.

Weird.

He has made it clear that he doesn't want to be in a relationship, so does she still want to pursue him?

I really admire her perseverance...

Forget it, I don't want to.

Might as well think about how to play the game tonight...

It was not until after school that Mizutani Makoto received another text message.

"Sutori: You still have to get tomorrow's bento! It's a gift from a friend! (sly smile.jpg)"

Mizutani Makoto shook his head helplessly and replied, "I'm looking forward to it," which was considered to be not letting her kindness down.

From 4 to 5 o'clock is Mizutani Makoto's working time. As usual, he goes to distribute the evening edition sent by the newspaper.

When I left the newspaper office, it was just 5:12 in the evening.

Makoto Mizutani stood on the street, where traffic was heavy and the place was bustling with activity.

Have the office workers finished get off work?

9 to 5? Can you really leave work at 5?

Mizutani Makoto looked at the office workers on the street and couldn't help but shake his head. After all, only a few people can work from nine to five, and Japanese companies have many ways to circumvent the law and exploit their employees.

What about him?

Mizutani Makoto had the idea of ​​practicing "Niten Ichiryu". He wanted to try out how to gain proficiency.

But he thought about it and felt that something was missing from today's events.

So, he went to the convenience store from yesterday.

This is the convenience store where Mai Yajima works part-time.

PS: New author and new book~ I welcome everyone to collect~

Chapter 016 The boy is practicing

Familiar convenience store, familiar shelves, familiar people.

Makoto Mizutani looked at the little girl in red in front of him and couldn't help but fall into thought.

Question: Am I trapped in a cycle day after day?

How could this everyday life be so similar?

Once there is a first, there will be a second. Makoto Mizutani calmly walked past the girl in front of him and helped her get the Strawberry Daifuku.

The girl who was standing on tiptoe was stunned, staring at the strawberry daifuku handed to her, and then looking up, she saw someone's kind smile.

It seemed as if all his smiles were directed to the children.

But this time it was different.

The girl hesitated for a long time before she made up her mind and took the strawberry daifuku handed to her by Mizutani Makoto.

She raised her head, revealing short black hair and a pair of bright and clear eyes.

"Big brother, can you help me get another one?"

"of course can."

She breathed a sigh of relief after receiving Mizutani Makoto's promise.

Mizutani Makoto took another strawberry daifuku and handed it to the girl.

"Thank you." She thanked him softly, and her nose twitched as if she was smelling something.

"Go check out, the counter is over there." Mizutani Makoto helped point in a direction.

She hugged the two big ones and disappeared from Mizutani Makoto as if running away.

...Run away so fast!

However, apart from the back door, the convenience store only has one exit. Mizutani Makoto is not worried that the little girl will eat and dash, and she looks like a good kid besides.

If you really want to dine and dine for free, it’s mine!

Isn't it just about cringing and getting beaten? It's all my fault!

Mizutani Makoto clapped his hands, went to the refrigerator, picked up two bottles of lemon tea, and calmly paid the bill at the counter while facing Miss Yamada's slightly narrowed gaze.

Yajima Mai: "Guest, you left something behind!"

Mizutani Makoto: "This drink is on me."

Ms. Yamada watched the whole show with an expressionless face, gnashing her back teeth.

So annoying.

Why haven't I met a super handsome guy who would give me a treat in return after I treated him?

I still have to stand here and watch them perform their mother-in-law's love story...

As expected, you two became friends right after exchanging Line messages yesterday, right?

"I was angry."

After Mizutani Makoto left, Yajima Mai held up the lemon tea she had been given as a gift, looking as proud as if she had held a trophy.

Stop shaking.

I know you're happy to be treated.

But please be so kind as to consider my feelings!

I am about to bleed and cry!

Ms. Yamada: "Are you angry? I can't tell at all."

Yajima Mai: "Seriously, I was so enthusiastic towards Makoto today, but he was always so cold and indifferent. In the end, he rejected me so heartlessly without leaving any room for negotiation... His kindness must have been wasted like this, so he must be angry!"

"But now, I have become happy again, as if all the grievances before have disappeared."

Yajima Mai closed her eyes and raised the corners of her mouth. "Look, human emotions are so complex and changeable. It's really amazing..."

wait, what did you say?

Heartless? Rejection?

Miss Yamada had long regarded Mai Yajima as her younger sister. When she heard that Mai Yajima was wronged, she immediately became furious.

"How dare he do this to you? And what did he mean by buying you a drink? Fishing? That heartless man!"

"Uh, no." Yajima Mai rarely lacked confidence.

She whispered, "I wanted to pursue him, but he said he just wanted to be friends with me... He didn't do anything, and he's very honest. He's a very good person."

When Miss Yamada heard this, she was furious.

"Humph, knowing that you like him, yet he pretends to want to be friends with you. Isn't that negligence, negligence, and irresponsibility? And you're still speaking up for him?"

“…He refused.”

"Well, listen to me first. Putting aside the reality, does he really have no bad intentions towards you?"

Mai Yajima actually hopes so.

Even though she was so beautiful, Mizutani Makoto just stood there like a piece of wood, refusing to get close to her.

Seeing her useless appearance, Miss Yamada's waist gradually became hunched.

"Okay, no more trouble. Now you want to pursue him, but he doesn't want to. He just wants to maintain a friendship, right?"

"Ok!"

"I think it's a long shot. Why not just hang yourself on a tree? Anyway, I've never heard of an example where a confession was rejected and the two parties could still be friends without any barriers..."

"I want to keep chasing him!"

Only at this moment, Yajima Mai's eyes were so firm that it seemed as if there was light in them.

“Two steps forward, one step back is also a victory!”

"One day, I believe I can catch up with him, hehe..." Yajima Mai scratched her cheek shyly and lifted a strand of hair, "Anyway, the matter is halfway done!"

"What do you mean by half?" Miss Yamada glanced over.

Yajima Mai clenched her fists. "Think about it, how easy is it for two people to be in love? As long as both parties agree, it's fine! And now, I've already agreed. All that's missing is his side. Isn't this halfway done?"

"You're crazy!" Miss Yamada almost laughed out of anger and couldn't help rolling her eyes. "According to your logic, then he and I are also halfway together."

"You want to pursue him too?" Yajima Mai widened her eyes, looking incredulous.

It's a slip of the tongue.

Her face turned red, her heart beat fast, and she couldn't walk when she saw the handsome guy.

This is human nature.

"No." Miss Yamada lied.