The man from Wugeng's family is indeed reliable

This girl had a completely different aura from Hiroki Gokuru. Even though she was ignored, she was still working hard. Hiroki smiled and refused the waves of other friends and walked up to her.

Wanton destruction on the stage of a monologue

"Kato-san, can you please be in the same group with me?"

With this invitation, a voice came out in the quiet world, accurate and unmistakable, taking her with him on the next journey.

Thus, for one of the two, the stagnant time began to move.

Chapter 54: Hiroki Gokura's World is Full of Strange People

"Hey, do you need to use so little sugar, Kato-san?"

Hiroshi looked at Kato Megumi holding the materials handed over to him and said with some surprise.

"Well, I don't like anything too sweet."

"You like it?" Hiroshi blinked. "But won't each group exchange their works later? It seems a bit inappropriate to make them according to our own tastes."

"It doesn't matter. No one will come and exchange with me anyway."

The girl, Kato Megumi, had a blank expression on her face as she described the somewhat gray future of the next moment.

"I see. Leave the rest to me."

For some reason, Hiroshi smiled and tapped his chest.

"By the way, Kato-san."

"Ok?"

"What kind of animals do you like?"

"Eh? Animals? I usually like plants more, but when it comes to animals..." Kato Megumi tapped her chin with her index finger, tilted her head, blinked her eyelashes, and said slowly, "It should be Cat-chan."

"A cat? Okay, let's get started." Hiroshi rolled up his sleeves, looked carefully at the raw materials in front of him, and said confidently.

"Eh?" Looking at Hiroki who buried his head in work after a few inexplicable words, Kato Megumi blinked in confusion and muttered silently in her heart, "Goko Hiroki, what a strange person."

Mixing, molding, baking

Haoshu's hands are not good-looking. When he was young, he helped with housework at home all day long, and he didn't have the habit of wearing gloves when working. So at this age when people's fingers are as thin as scallions and their skin is as white as jade, his hands are covered with old wrinkles.

It is with these not-so-good-looking hands that popular books are created, melodious music is played, and mouth-watering delicacies are prepared.

"Is this done?"

The rich aroma from the oven lingered at her nose, and Kato Megumi stared blankly at the tray in Hiroshi's hand. The fragrance came from there.

"Well, it's ready. Do you want to try it?"

"I can't bear to eat it."

The cat-shaped biscuits on the plate come alive, and each cat has a cute look that makes girls' hearts flutter. It's no wonder that Kato Megumi couldn't bear to eat such cute biscuits.

"Well," Hiroshi smiled as he looked at the crowd attracted by the smell, "I'll give it to you, Kato-san."

"Eh?"

Looking at Hiroki Gokuru's back as he waved goodbye, and then looking at the tray in his hand, Kato Megumi was in a daze the whole day. She found that she seemed unable to keep up with Hiroki's pace.

"What a strange person," he murmured, and a flash of color flashed in his eyes as he looked at the tray in his hand, "But, thank you."

"Um, Kato-san?"

A low call came from the side, and a girl with thick glasses stood there with a timid expression.

"How do you know my name?"

Kato Megumi felt very strange. What happened today? Why did people who knew her name appear one after another? It was really strange. When she chatted with others normally, they always had an expression of "Who are you?"

"Aren't we in the same class?"

"Oh, sorry Ebina-san, most people don't know my name after all."

Unlike Kato, who was ignored because of his natural aura, the girl in front of him was once marginalized, treated coldly and avoided by everyone in the class. Later, for some reason, everyone gradually accepted this girl.

It's great to be accepted by everyone again.

Kato Megumi didn't feel that this kind of life was uncomfortable, perhaps because she had already gotten used to it after more than ten years.

"Kato-kun, are these your group's cookies?"

"Yes, our group did it."

"Can you give me one? It's so cute."

"Hey, this is fine."

Kato Megumi took a reluctant look at the cats on the plate and nodded slightly.

"Thank you."

After getting permission, Ebina picked up a biscuit from the plate and bit off the cat's head with small bites.

"Oh, poor cat."

"Mmm, it's really delicious."

Two people exclaimed differently about a cookie.

Perhaps it was because someone lit up the lights next to her, or perhaps it was because the cookies Hiroshi made were too exquisite, more people gathered around Kato Megumi.

"Hey, this cookie is really cute."

"Yeah, it's so cute I can't bear to eat it."

“But it smells delicious.”

"Hey, classmate. Can you give me a piece to try?"

"Uh"

This was her first time since she was born.

She is the center of the crowd.

She knew that none of this was because of her, and the cause was just a plate of insignificant cookies. She bit her lower lip with her pearly teeth, and a few tears of happiness left traces on her smooth skin.

"Is this what it feels like to be surrounded by people? It's so nice."

"Don't surround me so tightly, can't you see that Kato is about to cry?"

Seeing this, Ebina on the side pushed the crowd away and said with a dissatisfied look on his face.

"Oh, sorry, Kato-kun, are you okay?"

This was the first time that Kato Megumi felt so much concern and chatter.

"Yeah, it's okay."

She wiped her tears with her hands and spoke with a slightly choked voice, a faint smile appearing on her usually calm face.

"call"

Looking at the girl in front of him who was slowly returning to normal, Ebina's thick glasses gave him a glint of light. He let out a light breath and slipped out of the classroom without anyone noticing.

On the balcony of the campus, there is a no-entry sign hanging on the door leading to the teaching building. Its only function is to serve as the best protective umbrella for some young men and women who cannot bear the surging hormones.

Of course, it was class time now, so nothing so exciting would happen. Hiroki Gokuru took a tablecloth, spread it on the ground, and lay on it, enjoying the sunbath, his thoughts drifting away.

"I've finished my Home Economics assignments. I've asked Kato to take care of the rest of the inspections. That old man won't be bothering me with the Japanese History class next, so I can just laze around again."

Long Live the Forces of Sloth

I let out a small leap of joy in my heart and gently closed my eyes.

Not long after, Hao Shu, who was resting lazily, vaguely felt an itch on the tip of his nose, and looked at the person who suddenly appeared in front of him with sleepy eyes.

"Hina, why are you here?"

Ebina at this moment is different from the lively one just now. It would be more appropriate to describe him as excited.

"Hey, Hiroshi. I've done what you asked me to do. The little princess is very happy now."

"Oh, thank you."

"So, so, do you have any new recommendations recently?"

With an excited tone, he looked at Hiroshi with a look of like-mindedness.

"How many times have I told you that last time was just an accident."

Hiroshi complained, pinching his brows with a headache.

Chapter 55: The moment when Gokogen Hiroki still cries

The afterglow of dusk shone through the glass, casting a golden glow on the people passing by. In a dessert shop, two people wearing middle school uniforms sat opposite each other.

Hiroshi lowered his head and looked at the menu, his mood becoming cheerful because of the delicious food he was about to eat.

"Hey, Kato-san, I won't be polite to you even if you're the one treating me."

When it comes to his favorite food, Hiroshi's mood always becomes a little lively. Even eating a donut will make him very happy. It used to be because of financial problems, and now it's because he has no time, so every time he eats dessert, he can't help but feel happy.

"It's okay, this is just a thank you gift from Hiroshi-kun for letting me eat such a delicious dessert."

Ever since the end of that home economics class, Kato Megumi's face has been filled with a blush of happiness, and her tone has been light and cheerful when she talks to others. Looking at Hiroki who was happily kicking his legs in front of her, Kato Megumi narrowed her eyes. It turns out that this guy has such a cute side.

This treat was really worth it, what a great discovery.

Thinking of this, the curve at the corner of his mouth became even bigger.

"Well, since you said that, I won't be polite either. I'm going to have a big meal this time!" Seeing the girl in a good mood, Haoshu's mood also became cheerful. Sure enough, making others happy will make you happy, right?

"Yeah, eat with peace of mind." Unlike the voices of other girls, Kato Megumi's voice is softer and has no characteristics at all, making it feel dull.

Although Hiroshi said he wanted to have a big meal, he ended up just ordering a strawberry cake and some snacks.

"That's enough"

Pick up a piece of cake and put it into your mouth happily, enjoying the sweet taste spreading on your taste buds, and a sense of happiness arises spontaneously.

Although he is in the growth stage, Hiroshi has never had a big appetite. Perhaps it has something to do with his frugal habits in his previous life, or it may be related to the fact that his family has many children now.

"Is it tasty?"

"Um"

Who says only girls feel better when they eat dessert? Hiroshi is the representative of men, sweet in the mouth and sweet in the heart

"Hey, Gogen-kun." Looking at Hiroki who was busy finishing his food, Kato's eyes flashed with a complicated light, "Why would you help me?"

"After swallowing the food in his mouth, Hiroshi looked up at the girl in front of him. Instead of answering her question, he asked, "Is Kato-san happy today?"

"Eh?" Kato Megumi blinked in confusion and murmured in distress, "Happy? Unhappy? How should I judge this?"

"Don't you know how to say it?" Pinching his chin, Hiroki Gokura raised a finger.

"For example, there might be a moment where your heart is beating faster and faster, or there might be a moment where your heart feels a sour, astringent feeling."

"Speed ​​up? Sour?" He repeated softly, "I want to change this feeling."

Her bright eyes met Hiroshi's slightly smiling eyes and she said softly, "Are you happy?"

"Really? Are you feeling happy? Maybe that's my reason."

"Are you happy about this?" Looking into those smiling eyes, Kato Megumi seemed to understand something, "Thank you for today, Gogen-san."

Kato Megumi probably understood that the boy in front of her had no strange excuses for helping her, because he just wanted to help.

In the school community, she is just a common person with not very good grades, no participation in club activities, no class committee member, and not many friends.

“So gentle”

Is this behavior good or bad?

Kato didn't know how to judge, but the only thing she felt was that when he finished the cookie and handed it to her, the warm smile mixed with the aroma of the cookie made her heart beat faster in an instant.

Although she doesn't have many friends, she doesn't have the desire to make more friends. A girl who has never been in the spotlight has never experienced the feeling of being the center of attention. To be honest, it's neither good nor bad.

"But I can still feel the mood I had back then."

Looking at Hiroki who was eating cake with his eyes narrowed and a happy look on his face, Kato Megumi found it difficult to connect that reliable figure with the person in front of her.

"Why is this guy so fickle? He's such a contradictory person."

Amidst some sighs, the dessert shop welcomed several cute little customers, who were probably above kindergarten age but under elementary school age. They happily ran to the piano and started playing joyfully.