I am the emotional sustenance of your deceased

　Even calling the police would only result in a scene that the young man did not want to see.

　[This...seems like a dead end.]

　Give up, Aine, you're just a friend.

　Can't you be as indifferent as most of the class! Can't you be as indifferent as the teacher! Can't you...

　"No, I really can't."

　She struggled to her feet, quickly walked behind Chitose and grabbed her wrist.

　[I can do nothing, but I know that if I let her go here, I will definitely regret it for the rest of my life! ]

　I'm Chihaya Aine, I don't want this kind of ending!

　“Years…years!”

　Noshiro Chitose turned her eyes sideways

　, and then I heard Chihaya Aine say with all her might: "Let's... elope! Let's run away together to a faraway place!"

　"!!!" Ch294. Run away with me, Chihaya Aine

　"Let's... elope! Let's run away to a faraway place together!"

　"!!!" One of his eyes was wrapped in gauze, limiting Qiansui's vision.

　But it doesn't matter, she still has one better eye that can see Aine's appearance but...

　I can’t see clearly…

　Why is this happening?

　Ah… I see…

　She knew why.

　[So you're crying again... Chihaya Aine, you bastard! ]

　"Take that back now... Do you even know what you're saying? You're such an idiot!"

　"If you do that, your life will become a mess..."

　"Even in this situation, do you still want to keep doing this?"

　"Yeah, I've thought about it."

　Aine pulled Chitose over, leaving Chitose no chance of escape.

　"Aha…"

　Aine wiped the tears from her eyes, she was curious about the expression on Chitose's face right now.

　Ah...it's the crying face again.

　So cute.

　"Why would you do this for me? What good will this do you? I'm not cute even if I'm covered in wounds... No matter how nice you are to me, I'll still be against you... My attitude towards you is still so bad..."

　Power erupted from Noshiro Chitose's petite torso one last time.

　She held Chihaya Aine's hand and asked her one last time, "Do you like me that much? Are you an ugliness fetishist or a scar addict... or are you just a quirky admirer who enjoys being insulted by me? Why are you so unconventional?"

　【ha? 】

　Wiping away her tears, Aine said firmly, "Why so many excuses? I just wanted to save you. I was being nice to you on my own initiative. It doesn't matter if you don't appreciate it. I don't care if you scold me...years old!"

　I just hope...

　"I just hope your injuries can heal! Whether it's external or internal..."

　"So... I, I like you too, Noshiro Chitose!"

　Really.

　I want to spend my whole life with you, the guy who belongs only to me...

　Aine has seen through it all. The coldness of the world is truly shocking. And Chitose is one of the few people who can ignite her hope for the world.

　Aiyin saw and remembered the reactions of her classmates.

　Isn’t their indifference violence...isn’t it bullying?

　But there's nothing we can do about it, this seems to be the way their country is.

　It’s not that things don’t exist, it’s just that I haven’t paid serious attention to them before.

　"Thank you... then..."

　Chitose kissed the corner of Aine's lips lightly.

　"Let's run away together, love."

　……

　This was destined to be an unrealistic and short-lived elopement full of romanticism.

　Many times, the ending of a story is determined from the beginning.

　Tragedy...is unavoidable.

　I think, when I recall the little things about my childhood with my boyfriend, the experience of running away is definitely unavoidable.

　That's the way it is.

　……

　"This is... the first time I've ever traveled far away in my life!"

　After lunch break, Chihaya Aine dragged Noshiro Chitose out of the school.

　Why go to school? I won’t go anymore!

　If we continue to go up and down, I'm afraid Chitose's mother will be waiting for us at the school gate in the afternoon.

　If Yisui really was taken away... she would definitely cry.

　"Is it really reliable, love, the path you are taking me on now..."

　Relying on Chihaya Aine's identity as the student council president, they walked out of the school openly, went back to Aine's house to get some things, and then embarked on this journey of no return.

　This is a small rebellious journey of two girls.

　They planned to escape the city by Shinkansen and train... the total cost was estimated to be around 22,000 yen.

　"Let's go from Tokyo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station first! Oh, you've never ridden the Shinkansen before, right? It's a direct four-hour journey, and you can enjoy the idyllic scenery of the Tohoku region along the way!"

　"Forget the Shinkansen... My mother wouldn't let me go on any school trips or dinners with teachers."

　While waiting for the bus at the station with Chitose, Chihaya Aine was repeatedly reviewing her escape.

　Once you arrive at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station, head to Sapporo and take the JR Limited Express Hokuto.

　The journey takes about three to four hours and costs less than 8,000 yen.

　Aine remembered sitting there with her family before, and she wanted to sit in that spot again with a view of the coastline.

　She counted the money in her pocket over and over again. Most of it was pocket money she had saved and money provided by her parents.

　Noshiro Chitose couldn't give much, but it was enough.

　"It doesn't feel like we're going to elope," Chitose said, curling her hair. Aine held her other hand until she was almost sweating. "I say, do you really have to hold my hand all the time?"

　"As for that! Ah... Anyway, it's still early, so of course we should choose a more comfortable route! Trying to grab a cheap flight is a very unpleasant experience."

　This elopement is actually suitable for girls who want to enjoy the journey at a slow pace.

　For elopement, the pace is indeed a bit slow.

　"cut."

　"Don't cut me. By the way, Sui Sui, I feel like you still have a lot to say to me."

　I thought I would be super nervous,

　But Aine felt strangely peaceful at this moment.

　She tilted her head and could still vaguely see the traces of Chitose Noshiro's tears.

　"Anything else... Um, are we a couple now? I'm not sure. I remember you said you liked me, and I said I liked you... Did we even kiss? How embarrassing."

　"You were the one who put your little mouth over to kiss me, didn't you? Why are you feeling embarrassed now, you bastard?"

　"I couldn't help myself at the time... Who told you to say it so touchingly... I hate you so much."

　He pinched Aine's arm but didn't dare to use force for fear of hurting her. It was rare to see Chitose Noshiro acting so timid.

　"Please don't hate me, please."

　"Hmph," Chitose turned her head away. "Alright then, I won't do it again! And what I said at noon was definitely not a confession... and what I said just now wasn't either. Don't fantasize about it... You can't win me over in such an informal setting."

　"If you want to date me, you should... wait for me to prepare myself mentally!"

　That day they began their "elopement".

　Aine knew that this was too dreamy and that the plan might fail soon.

　Why would she do this even though she knew it would fail? What was it that was driving her to do this?

　She looked at Qiansui and already had the answer in her heart.

　【This year.】

　"Hey, Mom."

　Aiyin took out her cell phone and after much thought, she decided to call her mother.

　"These few days...I have something to do and I'm staying at a classmate's house."

　"See you later! Love you, Mom!"

　……

　【Chihaya Aine's Elopement Guide】

　[Destination! North!]

　Accommodation: Sapporo. Stay at a budget hotel near Sapporo Station, priced at 2,000 yen per night. There's a food court downstairs where you can refuel.

　Essential items: Warm clothes (Hokkaido is still cold in April), portable Wi-Fi, cash (maybe credit cards aren't accepted in the countryside?)

　[Secret Tip: Use nighttime transportation to minimize exposure during the day! Avoid popular attractions! If you do decide to visit, choose less popular spots like the snowy forests of Bibai or the Shiretoko Peninsula!]

　[P.S. Remember to always make Sui Sui happy! ]

　Ch295. As long as you are by my side, I feel at ease

　Why go to Hokkaido?

　I asked her this question, and it is because I asked her this question that I will remember the answer she gave me for the rest of my life.

　That afternoon, as soon as we decided to complete our escape from life, I asked her:

　Where are we going?

　I can no longer remember her expression or demeanor that day. Time is truly merciless.

　I just remember that she said without hesitation:

　【Hokkaido. 】

　But why go to Hokkaido?

　Why is he so obsessed with Hokkaido? It's really strange.

　she says:

　Because Hokkaido is far enough away, it's the farthest place I can imagine. I actually want to go to the North Pole, but I can't afford the travel expenses.

　Oh, really, so that's why.

　So for Chitose Noshiro, Hokkaido is a place farther away than the universe.

　Would all the sorrow come to an end if I could just escape there?

　I really hope that's the case.

　But that’s not the case, it has never been that way.