【Inuyasha】White Moonlight and Vermillion Mole

Listening to the noise coming from downstairs, Kagome clasped her hands together and bowed deeply to her brother.

I'm sorry, Souta. For the future of your sister, oh no, your brother, I'll make a small sacrifice.

Looking down at the Warring States costumes she was wearing, if the three of them knew... Kagome shuddered, just thinking about it was a terrible thing.

There would be many versions of his deeds at school... After all, gossiping was their entertainment in the past.

Kagome clenched her fists, and her heart became more determined to hide.

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After changing her clothes, Kagome simulated countless ways to deal with emergencies in her mind, prepared herself mentally, and went downstairs with a nervous heart.

As soon as she stepped out of the door, Kagome stopped in her tracks with an exclamation from downstairs.

"Eh! Really?"

It was Eri's voice.

"So that's how it is... No wonder Higurashi-san has been taking leave recently, so pitiful..."

Kagome had a bad feeling, and he quickened his pace. The sound of footsteps on the stairs attracted the attention of several people downstairs.

"What are you talking about?"

Kagome smiled tentatively, "Why did you hear my name?"

The sudden voice caused several people sitting at the table to look up at him.

When they saw Kagome in a light short-sleeved shirt and shorts, Yukaeri and Ayumi's eyes were full of strange brilliance, and they showed expressions of shock or exclamation.

Kagome's smile froze on her face, and he set his sights on his family, trying to get an answer.

"Akira." Higurashi's mother looked up and called him, "Come over when you're done. It's time for dinner. Come on."

By the way, she explained why the three girls stayed behind, "This dinner was made thanks to the help of Akira's classmates. I accidentally fell on the steps under the torii gate on my way home today. Your classmate brought me some information and helped me home. He also found out that I didn't make dinner, so he stayed to help with the cooking."

"Mom, you fell too?" Kagome became nervous.

"It's not a big deal. I just scratched the back of my hand. I can't touch water." Higurashi's mother raised her hand to show Kagome the back of her hand. There was a band-aid on it, and it was obviously fixed.

Kagome breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Yuka and the others with gratitude in her eyes, "Thank you!"

The three girls waved their hands, "It's okay, I just happened to come over and see it. Besides, anyone who sees it will help. As for cooking, we treat it as a home economics class practice, hahaha, it's nothing."

"Anyway, I still have to thank you." Kagome sat next to her mother and smiled at the three familiar yet unfamiliar friends in front of her, "Thank you for helping me deliver my homework, thank you for taking care of my mother... Yuka, Eri, Ayumi."

The three of them were stunned when they expressed their gratitude one by one. The thoughtful Ayumi covered her mouth with a little surprise, "Eh? Higurashi remembers our names." They didn't call us by our last names.

The arc of Kagome's mouth froze, and he pretended to be calm and said, "Yes, hahaha... After all, we are classmates in the same class, haha." He was used to calling them, and he almost gave himself away.

"Wow, I thought Higurashi-san was the type who didn't like to communicate and didn't care about the people around him." Yuga said carelessly, counting on his fingers, "Thinking carefully, the only person who hangs out with Higurashi-san is Senior Hojo."

"And there's the Archery Club, the famous Higurashi-san, hahaha..."

"I also collected photos of Higurashi-san's Archery Club, so handsome——"

The three girls laughed and talked about their understanding of Kagome.

Kagome's cheeks flushed slightly, and he scratched his head embarrassedly, "How can it be so exaggerated..."

Sitting and chatting with old friends, Kagome's nerves gradually relaxed a little, but he didn't forget what he heard when he went downstairs.

Pretending to ask casually, "Oh, by the way, what were you talking about just now? Why did you mention me when you haven't answered me yet?"

"Nothing, I just didn't expect that someone as powerful as Higurashi-san... would actually have such a sad bond."

"Bond...bond?...huh?"

"Cough cough cough!!"

Kouta was busy eating rice. When he heard the conversation between the two people, a mouthful of rice got stuck in his throat and he coughed desperately.

"Kouta, brother, eat slowly. Drink some water quickly. Come..."

Eri sat beside him and hurriedly handed him a glass of water, patting Kouta on the back to help him breathe.

Kouta forced a smile, "Thank...thank you."

Help.

He could already feel his brother's creepy gaze, which was about to poke a hole in him.

Kouta opened his eyes wide and looked at Kagome, trying to let his brother see the innocence and clarity in his eyes. He really didn't say anything!

Fortunately, Higurashi's mother came to the rescue, and Yingying Souta looked as if he had seen a savior. She patted Kagome's hand and told him not to get restless.

"Yeah... it's trueIt's a bond. Kagome has not been in good health. She was hospitalized for a long time due to injuries to her hands and feet a while ago. Coincidentally, she met a friend in the hospital..."

"That friend likes anime cosplay... What a pity..."

"Kagome has been running over to visit her these days, hoping to leave some good memories for her."

At the end, Higurashi's mother sighed and hid her tears with her fingers, "How did we meet in the hospital~"

"It's really heartbreaking." Ayumi said sadly, "No wonder Higurashi came back wearing a Warring States costume, it turned out that she was accompanying that friend..."

Kagome was stunned by Higurashi's mother's description. Who? Him? A sad bond?

Kagome, who was forced to "recall", twitched at the corners of her mouth, and nodded with a stiff upper lip, "Ah... That's right. "

Blame him, running around without changing clothes after returning. Ayumi is a good student and can tell at a glance that his clothes are from the Warring States period. If it weren't for her mother's explanation, Yuka and the others would have looked at him with strange eyes after they separated today.

A strange bad classmate who took a leave of absence from studying and wore Warring States clothes, and a kind classmate who wore a cosplay costume to satisfy a friend who was also sick... Kagome chose the latter.

Whether she knew him or not, Kagome still hoped to leave a good impression in the heart of her old friend.

"Higurashi-san is sick himself, but he still worries about others... It's great."

Is this a friend in need? The sincere friendship between patients! Eri imagined a series of beautiful encounters, acquaintances, and recognitions, and she was moved to tears.

"Okay, let's eat. "Higurashi's mother said gently, "Come and try the new flavor. I've tried it and it's delicious~"

Kouta nodded like a pound of garlic and gave a thumbs up, which was self-evident.

"Hahaha, I also think that this dish is the best to go with wine..."

"Dad, you have to drink less, only one cup."

"Eh? ! Okay..." Grandpa agreed weakly.

The meal was very pleasant. After everyone had eaten and drunk enough, Kagome sent the three classmates down the shrine. Because it was on the way, Kagome was worried about the three of them going back late at night, so she accompanied them all the way home.

"Goodbye, Kagome, be safe on the road~"

Yuka waved at the door of the house. They talked happily and even called each other by name, which shows how much they accepted Kagome.

If they were girls, they must be very good friends.

"Okay, goodbye, come in."

Finally, watching Yuka enter the house, vaguely heard the voices of Yuka's parents welcoming her in the house, and Kagome turned and left.