Back in the classroom.
Shiina Mahiru poked Lin Xi's waist with her finger.
She glanced at Miura Yumiko and whispered:
"How did things go?"
Lin Xi gave an okay gesture.
"It's temporarily settled. Actually, it's not that serious. It might make her feel uncomfortable for a while now, but it's much better than being rejected after confessing in the future."
Moreover, now that Miura Yumiko understands that Hayama Hayato has someone else in his heart, she won't continue to waste three years of her youth considering someone whose heart is not with her at all.
How can you see a rainbow without experiencing wind and rain?
Knowing the truth behind Hayama's sunny and warm exterior, she will be able to see more clearly in the future.
"That's good."
Shiina Mahiru breathed a sigh of relief after hearing his words.
Previously, she only thought about how to prevent Yumiko from getting hurt in the first place, but how was that possible?
If she still liked Hayama, she would eventually get hurt sooner or later.
And if Yumiko has someone in her heart, how can Lin Xi catch up to her?
Unless he forces it.
This may be able to determine the relationship of the body.
But Lin Xi is a gentle and kind person, and he would definitely not do such a thing.
Therefore, this method is the most suitable now.
She glanced at Miura Yumiko.
Her eyes were red at the moment, and her cheeks also had a blush.
But she didn't continue crying.
Although Hayama Hayato's favorite girl is not Miura Yumiko, as a friend, he still noticed Yumiko's expression.
Those red eyes, it was obvious that she had cried.
So he asked her with his usual gentle and bright smile:
"Yumiko, did something happen? You don't look too good."
"Um... it's nothing, I accidentally got dust in my eyes just now, and it took me a long time to get it out."
Miura Yumiko forced a smile and made an excuse.
If it were before, she would probably tell Hayama everything without any reservations whenever she felt wronged.
After all, she has always been sincere to her friends, and has always treated each other frankly.
Especially since Hayama Hayato is the person she likes, she trusts him even more.
Basically, even if he didn't ask, she would say it all in one breath.
She would find him to complain and seek comfort when she was wronged.
Hayama was also very helpful.
He has always been comforting her with his gentle appearance, saying reliable words, and comforting her emotions.
Over time, Miura Yumiko became even more infatuated with Hayama.
But now.
She knew.
Hayama is not special to her alone, it is not because he likes her that he is like this to her.
He has this gentle, good-natured attitude towards everyone.
How ridiculous.
Why didn't I notice it at all before?
Miura Yumiko replied to Hayama, the bitterness on her face was heartbreaking.
Hayama Hayato couldn't continue to ask at all.
Because his persona is a considerate and warm man, as a friend, he cannot touch the secrets in his friend's heart, and cannot forcibly ask questions that his friend does not want to say.
Therefore, he can only continue to face her with a gentle smile and say considerately, "Be sure to tell me if you have any difficulties, we are friends, aren't we?"
"Yes, I know, Hayato."
Miura Yumiko tried her best to show the same attitude as usual, casually responded, and then stopped looking at Hayama.
Now she is no longer the Yumiko of the past.
She sees more clearly.
Hayama's concern for her is only limited to being friends.
But... what about that person?
She subconsciously turned her head and glanced at Lin Xi, her cheeks turning red again.
Lin Xi's words echoed in her mind.
"I'll kiss you if you cry again!"
Covering her cheeks, Miura Yumiko's delicate body trembled, her heart was extremely complicated for a moment.
Lin Xi's attitude towards her is completely different from Hayama's.
That rascal.
He even threatened her, saying that he would kiss her if she cried again.
And, he hugged her.
Yumiko Miura was starting to not understand herself.
She felt lost.
Before, she had always focused on Hayama, and her eyes were only on him.
But when she realized that Hayama didn't see her in the same way, she felt sad, heartbroken, and cried her eyes out.
She felt ashamed for being so presumptuous.
She felt like she couldn't face anyone.
How could she be so foolish?
It was so obvious he didn't like her, yet she hadn't noticed at all.
She even foolishly acted as his shield, fantasizing about a successful confession someday, fantasizing about him confessing to her.
But reality gave her a harsh punch.
It woke her up.
She glanced at Hayato Hayama.
After expressing concern for her, Hayama was back to laughing and chatting with Kakeru Tobu and the others.
He was like the king of their social circle.
Tobu and Oyama, among others, acted like his followers, surrounding him and celebrating their male friendship.
Hayato Hayama was dazzling.
As the center of attention, he effortlessly handled everyone.
Just like he used to handle her.
Yumiko Miura now saw a different Hayato Hayama.
He was a fake nice guy.
Only caring about maintaining his position at the center of the social circle, using his gentleness and bright smile to tease others.
But never intending to take responsibility.
She secretly turned her head to glance at Lin Xi.
Unlike the cheerful Hayama, Lin Xi sat quietly in his seat, reading a book.
He and Mahiru Shiina sat together, creating a sense of inexplicable harmony.
Having spent time with him, Yumiko Miura knew that Lin Xi was a very talkative person.
Yet he seemed so quiet in class.
But unlike Hayama, who had always been fooling and tricking her.
This person was very sincere.
So sincere that even his good friend Mahiru Shiina allowed him to be unfaithful.
Without comparison, there is no pain.
Now, the more active Hayato Hayama appeared.
The more hypocritical Yumiko Miura felt he was.
Gentleness is a kind of poison.
It can be addictive.
And Hayama, who had poisoned her, had never offered any explanation from beginning to end.
Perhaps he still didn't want to ruin their friendship and wanted her to continue being his shield.
But Hayama could have been clear about it.
As long as Hayama said he had someone he liked and didn't want to date girls in high school.
As long as Hayama asked her to be his shield and prevent other girls from disturbing him.
As long as he said one sentence.
Although she would be sad, she would still agree for the sake of friendship and try to be a good shield.
But no.
Hayato Hayama had never said anything.
He had always used that gentle and handsome appearance to mislead her, letting her take the initiative to be that shield.
Thinking of this.
Yumiko Miura suddenly understood.
What made her the saddest wasn't that Hayama had someone he liked but didn't tell her.
What hurt her the most.
Was that she felt she had been deceived.
She had always.
Had her feelings deceived by the person she liked.
This kind of sadness made her unable to breathe, so she cried.
And then a certain rascal forcefully hugged her.
Forcing her to stop crying.
He said she was excellent.
Said he admired her.
Only then did she realize.
That she wasn't so bad after all, only fit to be Hayama's shield.
There was still someone who liked her and recognized her.
So, she now regretted rejecting his confession yesterday, was it still too late?
Thinking of this, Yumiko Miura was startled by her own thoughts.
She actually had that kind of thought about Lin Xi?
Too shameless!
Her mood became even more complicated.
Girls are inherently sensitive, especially someone like her who can't help but cry when she's upset.
While she was in a complicated mood.
A message came from her phone.
Lin Xi: "Don't let me see you sad and crying, or I won't be able to resist kissing you."
"Tch!"
Yumiko Miura blushed deeply.
What was this guy saying!
He was even threatening her.
But why did her mood suddenly improve?
Turning her head, she glared at Lin Xi fiercely and sent him a message.
Yumiko Miura: "If you dare to kiss me, I'll break your tool of the trade!"
Lin Xi: "So ruthless?"
Yumiko Miura: "Hmph ~!"
Lin Xi: "Seeing you still so tsundere, I'm relieved. Yumiko, you're very cute."
Yumiko Miura: "Who… who's tsundere? Don't talk nonsense, it's very rude to say such things to a girl!"
Lin Xi: "This is my honest thought, I said from the beginning that I admire Yumiko."
Yumiko Miura: "Don't say it anymore, it's embarrassing! You have to forget everything you saw today, me crying!"
Lin Xi: "Yes, yes, yes, I've already forgotten, so… please recover quickly, Yumiko, Mahiru, Yui, Hina, they are all very worried about you."
Seeing this, Yumiko Miura pouted.
They are all worried about me, what about you?
She blurted out this question, but already had the answer in her heart.
Sending a message to care about her, this behavior already represented his concern.
A smile tugged at the corner of her mouth, Yumiko Miura excitedly tapped her fingers and finally replied to him.
"I know, I'm fine, I'm still afraid you'll do something to me, so I won't continue crying."
Lin Xi: "Too bad… …"
Yumiko Miura raised an eyebrow.
Too bad my foot.
Did you really want to see me cry and then kiss me?