Tokyo Rebirth: Start From Picking Up Sayu

At the same time, the hands on the clock had just reached nine o'clock.

In Shinjoka's apartment.

The two girls had finished taking showers one after another.

"Phew... it feels so comfortable."

Serizawa Yu put on the pink pajamas and walked out of the bathroom with a bang.

Looking up, Shinjoka was lying on the bed playing with her mobile phone.

The pajamas should be very loose, but they are particularly tight on the chest.

The tall and round peaks are really eye-catching.

Apart from the word "childlike giant?", it seems that there is no other more appropriate adjective.

Serizawa couldn't help but blush, and murmured unconsciously: "...It's so big."

Even though her voice was very low, she was still heard by the other party.

"As long as you develop properly, you can grow even more than you are now." Shinjou replied lazily without moving.

"Eh? This means... Xiaoxiang, did you become like this later?"

"Well, that's right."

"Really?"

"When I was in junior high school, it was G, and when I entered high school, it was H."

"H——!?"

Serizawa Yu was shocked for a moment, and immediately sat down on the paved floor with a "poof", and murmured in an extremely shaken mind:

""Girls will grow up after entering high school." I always thought this statement was just a rumor... Is it true? "

"You know that doesn't represent everyone, right? It's just that my personal development is better."

Developing well...?

After carefully studying the girl on the bed, she said very seriously: "... Xiaoxiang, you are so petite and exquisite, but your nutrition has gone to strange places."

"?"

Shinjoka narrowed her beautiful eyes and looked sideways, "...Are you mocking me for being short? Be careful, I'll beat you up."

Even though her cheek had just been ravaged by the other party a few hours ago, Serizawa Yuu still couldn't feel the lethality from that cute face, and continued to ask curiously:

"...You mean, wouldn't that be too heavy?"

"Are you stupid? Of course it's very heavy, and the lower body is easily sweaty when exercising. It's very troublesome."

"...Huh? I'm sorry, although it does sound troubled, but I still feel... there seems to be a subtle sense of showing off."

"Whatever you say."

"Ah~ don't ignore me, let's talk more."

Hearing this, Shinjoka glanced at her and said casually: "What are you talking about?"

"Well, since I'm almost leaving, I want to say thank you one last time. Thank you for your care during this period. Xiaoxiang, you should take good care of yourself in the future."

"That kind of thing is a waste of time, and it won't do you any good to care about me, right? I just followed the president's order to take you in."

Seeing the girl saying these words expressionlessly, Serizawa Yu couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"Wow... There is no need to say this, but Xiaoxiang, you are so inhumane."

"It doesn't matter, the target is you anyway, and this is also a fact."

"Huh? Does this mean...that I am valued?"

"How can it be?"

"Is it true... Actually, that's it. Xiaoxiang, do you think there is no need to spend any effort to deal with me, so you don't have any scruples when speaking...?"

With a "pop~" sound, Shintiao Xiang snapped his fingers.

"Bingo~ The right answer, that's basically it."

"Alas..." Serizawa sighed heavily.

"It doesn't matter to me. If this can help you let go of some of your burdens, that's fine. How about a real reaction like Xiaoxiang's? At least you will say it clearly if you hate me?"

"I don't hate you. After all, I've been quite comfortable this week."

"Thank you, hehe... I actually like Xiaoxiang very much too. Although it sounds like I have to say goodbye soon, I still have to rely on you until tomorrow morning."

"..."

Shinjoka casually played with a strand of bangs on her forehead, looking at the TV series on her phone, not interested in talking.

But the next second, she heard such a sentence.

"And... I mean Xiaoxiang, do you... like Yusuke-san?"

Shinjoka couldn't help but hesitate in the movements of her hands, "...like the president?"

Serizawa nodded in agreement, "After all, I seem to have never heard of anyone other than Yusuke-san from Xiaoxiang."

There was a brief silence.

"I like it..." Shinjoka murmured, with a flash of self-mockery in his eyes.

"Basically, the word "like" is too heavy. I have an attachment relationship with that person, and I just depend on him to survive."

"...Attachment? What does that mean?"

"It means you don't need to know so much right now." She said, throwing the phone on the bed, and lying down in a large font.

"And I'm a little sleepy. Could you please turn off the light?"

Although it was a bit regretful that she refused to answer, Serizawa Yui obediently ran to turn off the light, then returned to the floor in the dark and lay down.

"Good night, Xiaoxiang."

"OK, good night."

The two said good night to each other and then fell silent.

As the lights dimmed, the room suddenly became quiet.

It seemed that night had not really fallen until this moment.

Serizawa stared blankly at the hazy ceiling and recognized the outline of the lamp, feeling depressed for no reason.

Pull the quilt up to cover half of your face.

The smell of laundry detergent that became familiar unknowingly came immediately, making people feel peaceful, but also a little empty and lonely.

Melancholy spreads in the darkness, extending to every corner of the room.

Although they had just talked a lot, she subconsciously avoided a key topic, which was Kato Yusuke's unusual reaction when he left.

I don’t know how Brother You is doing now...

She thought sadly, but in the next second she suddenly heard an impatient voice.

"You don't need to worry about that kind of thing. The vice president will be with him anyway."

"Hey, Xiaoxiang, aren't you asleep yet?"

Chiga, chiga.

The mattress creaked softly.

"I want to sleep, but why are you chattering over there, keeping me awake?"

Serizawa Yu couldn't help being slightly startled when she heard this, and then immediately realized that she seemed to have read out what was in her mind unconsciously.

"Uh, sorry, I'll make sure I don't make any more noise."

After a while.

Shinjoka sighed suddenly, "I really can't stand it. Do you mean you want to come up and sleep with me?"

"Eh?"

After being stunned for a moment, Serizawa Yu sat up involuntarily, "Is this okay?"

"I don't want to hear you talking in your sleep again at night, it's very noisy."

Doesn't it matter if you're in bed?

Although there were doubts in his mind, Serizawa Yui quickly agreed.

"Well, I want to be with Xiaoxiang, so excuse me..."

After saying that, he got up from the ground and slipped into the other party's quilt.

"Wow, the bed is so soft, and Xiaoxiang smells so good and feels so warm."

"I asked you to come up to sleep. Who asked you to carry me up without permission? Let me go."

"Hey, hey, this bed is really big. It doesn't feel crowded even if two people lie on it."

Shinjoka rolled her eyes when she heard this and said angrily: "This is not prepared for you."

Serizawa Yu smiled at this and didn't say anything. He just hugged her a little tighter, like holding a stuffed toy.

The feeling of emptiness in my heart seemed to have suddenly disappeared a lot.

Shinjoka said a few words to her, but seeing that she still refused to let go, he finally just let it go.

"Good night, Xiaoxiang." The girl whispered in her ear.

A few beats apart.

"Good night, Xiao Xi."

The peaceful night passed like this.

…

Early the next morning.

Chichi, chirp~

Oh no!

Accompanied by the chirping of sparrows and the sound of curtains being pulled...

"Good morning, Xiaoxiang." The girl's gentle voice woke up Shintiaoxiang from her sleep.

Opening her sleepy eyes, a girl wearing a pink apron appeared in front of her.

"What...?"

"Breakfast is ready. Okay, go wash your face."

"Huh... you can eat breakfast yourself. Today is Sunday, I want to sleep for a while."

"Even if you say that, but eating breakfast on time is healthier for the body? So get up quickly~"

Ignoring the girl who wanted to continue sleeping in, Serizawa Yuu just pulled her up from the bed and pushed her reluctantly to the bathroom to wash up.

As a last resort, Shintiao Xiang could only wash her face and brush her teeth, and then enjoy breakfast as usual.

A fried poached egg, a stir-fried spinach, a bowl of rice and miso soup.

After a simple and delicious breakfast.

Serizawa Yuu washed the dishes as usual, hung the apron she took off on the hook, and then returned to the living room.

"...In this case, we must say goodbye."

She said: "I prepared the dishes in advance and divided them into small portions. Xiaoxiang, you have to finish them obediently."

Shinjoka nodded while playing with her phone, "Yeah, thank you."

"I put the spare key on the table."

"ok~"

"...Then, I'll take my leave. Bye, Xiaoxiang."

Hearing this, Shinjoka couldn't help but raise his head and glance at her.

"Do you want me to call the president now? Maybe he will be willing to listen to your call?"

A hint of hesitation flashed across Serizawa Yu's face, her hands hanging in front of her skirt unconsciously wrung together, and finally she slowly shook her head.

"Still not working..."

She forced a smile and said: "But on the other hand, after I leave, can Xiaoxiang help me say goodbye to Yusuke-san? Just send an email."

"Yeah, okay."

"...Thank you, there will be no regrets this way~ Hehe."

Serizawa Yu took a deep breath, then smiled, "Thank you for your care during this time. Goodbye, Xiaoxiang."

"Well, be careful on the road."

…

There was no surprise, Serizawa Yui just left.

If there was any difference from when he arrived, it was probably that the clothes the other party was wearing had changed from the sailor suit to a long-sleeved sweater and a dress.

Although the clothes are not expensive, they should at least keep you warm.

Shintōka sat on the carpet doing nothing and sent a message using Line——

[President, Xiao Xi is gone. 】

A few seconds passed.

[President: Got it. 】

"What...I don't usually go back to my daily classes, but I'm very interested in Xiao Xi..." She couldn't help but muttered.

The voice echoed quietly in the room, but there was no chatter from the one who always liked to chat with her for fear of loneliness.

"..."

Look at the phone screen and ponder for a moment, then start typing on the soft keyboard.

[Shinjoka: Hey, President, if you are in a bad mood, I can come and comfort you~? 】

The chat interface was quiet.

"Oh~~~I can't read it back again..."

Shinjoka leaned back on the bed in disappointment, staring aimlessly at the ceiling.

"It's obvious that someone is so cute..."

As if echoing the chat interface on the phone, the room was also silent.

A few moments.

"Forget it, let's go back to sleep..."

Shinjoka said without interest, then rolled over and climbed into bed, got under the quilt and started playing with her mobile phone.

Playing and playing, then gradually fell asleep...

…

I don’t know how much time passed.

When she opened her eyes again, she saw darkness.

The orange-red sunset painted the room, and the unpleasant neighing of crows could be heard outside the window.

Instinctively, I picked up my phone and saw that it was almost five o'clock in the afternoon.

In addition, there are no missed calls or even emails.

An indescribable feeling of emptiness filled my mind.

If it were before.

On a day off like this, her phone is almost always flooded with calls and messages.

However, since her status changed, those "friends" in the past gradually rarely asked her out, as if they felt that they were no longer on the same level as her.

Unlock your phone and open Line.

Those large and small chat groups were quite lively, but she had set Do Not Disturb on them all.

She sat on the bed in a daze for a while. The feeling of hunger prompted her to get out of bed and go to the kitchen.

Opening the refrigerator, it was filled with transparent crisper boxes, all of which were meals prepared by Serizawa Yui in advance.

Potato stew, various side dishes, and her favorite octopus sausage were all neatly packed in crisper boxes.

I stewed some rice casually, heated the things in the refrigerator in the microwave, and had lunch and dinner at the same time.

Although the heated meal is not as delicious as when it was first made, thanks to the girl's excellent craftsmanship, the taste is much better than the convenience store bento.

After cleaning the crisper, Shintiao Xiang made himself a cup of coffee, added as much sugar and milk as he liked, and then sat down at the table.

Looking around the room, I felt a little uncomfortable with the deserted feeling.

"...how does the president live alone in such an environment without feeling lonely?"

Involuntarily, she thought of Serizawa Yu who had just left in the morning, and the usual lively atmosphere at home.

It feels like raising a puppy. Although it usually feels a bit noisy, it is not so boring at the same time, at least not as boring as it is now.

Unable to bear the silence, Shinjoka put down the mug and stood up from the ground.

"Let's go out for a walk..."

After neatly changing into casual clothes, she took her keys and went out.

…

Ten minutes later, we arrived at the station.

It's not that there is any clear goal, but this is the busiest place in the neighborhood.

Therefore, if you want to relieve boredom, this is the most suitable place.

When she reached the entrance of the station, she couldn't help but stop and glance inside.

In an accidental chat, Serizawa Yu once told her that she came here by train.

With an ambiguous thought, Shinjoka followed the crowd into the station and came to the ticket hall inside the station.

Compared to normal times, the station is slightly deserted on weekends.

Looking around, there are only some college students and office workers scattered around.

At the entrance of the passage, there was a large group of pigeons perching there.

Even if someone walks by, he doesn't dodge, he is very relaxed and relaxed.

In fact, Japanese pigeons cause no less trouble than crows.

In addition to not attacking people or pecking at garbage like the latter, the pigeons here are not afraid of people at all, so they often leave pigeon droppings on the ground.

As a side note.

The reason for this phenomenon is that pigeons are one of the birds protected by the Birds and Animals Protection Act.

In addition, Japan does not have the habit of eating pigeons, which is why it is so rampant.

Occasionally in the news, there are cases of international students being sent back home for eating pigeons, which is considered a taboo.

Withdrawing his gaze from the pigeon, Shinjouxiang looked around casually.

The next second, her attention was suddenly attracted by an abnormal situation somewhere.

In a remote corner.

For some reason, Serizawa Yui, who should have gone home, stood there silently.

Perhaps because of the conspicuousness, a man who looked very frivolous was talking to her.

Although she wanted to leave, the man blocked her way, and her face turned pale because of fear.

Shinjoka couldn't help but be startled when he saw this.

"That idiot...!"

She cursed under her breath, and then strode forward immediately.

…