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He had considered many possibilities, but when the real answer came from the other person, he was still somewhat bewildered.
That's it.
Mahiru's eyes darted away, but she still managed to maintain her composure and proactively changed the subject:
"You still haven't told me why you just gave up."
Mahiru seemed quite dissatisfied with Su Qing's evasive attitude. She crossed her arms, stomped her feet lightly, and looked determined to get to the bottom of things.
"I just finished breakfast, how can I exercise? What if I throw up?"
After Mahiru pressed him repeatedly, Su Qing finally offered an explanation.
"I...I forgot..."
"Besides, I can't bear to throw up the breakfast that Mahiru made for me."
The air was filled with the gentle voice of a young man, tinged with a slight smile.
"I'll make it for you next time..."
Mahiru blushed slightly. Why did Su Qing suddenly say such a thing?
Isn't that a bit cheesy and a bit strange?
But... I like it!
"Aren't you going to ask why they can't bear to do it?"
At this moment, Mahiru's eyes have adapted to the bright light outside due to being outdoors for a long time.
As Su Qing's words gently drifted into her ears, she slowly raised her eyelids.
A soft, warm golden light shone through the sparse clouds and quietly fell into her vision.
Along with that, a faint smile appeared on Su Qing's face.
Even more dazzling than the first rays of dawn.
It was hotter than the blazing sun.
It is even gentler than the setting sun.
"Because, I like it too..."
……
Chapter 201 Please guide me~
When Su Qing said she liked something, she was naturally referring to the breakfast that Mahiru made.
As for whether anything else can be derived from this.
That probably depends on whether Mahiru's claim of liking someone can achieve that.
……
As Su Qing and Mahiru slowly moved forward, they passed through the gate of Soubu High School and arrived at a long downhill road.
"I heard that the location for the school trip has been decided."
As they walked along the road, Mahiru suddenly spoke.
"Hokkaido or Kyoto?" Su Qing asked.
These two locations are arguably the two most popular options among sophomores.
The former is due to its hot springs and a range of snacks and cuisines different from those in Tokyo, while the latter is due to its numerous historical sites and rich local culture that attract Sobu High School students.
In reality, the destinations for study tours are not solely determined by the school.
This is usually decided by a vote of all students in the grade, and finally by the academic affairs office.
Generally speaking, the academic affairs office will approve it unless there are special circumstances.
As for what constitutes a special case?
"My classmates said it should be Kyoto, but it seems like everyone originally wanted to go to the mainland."
The second half of the phrase "true daytime" refers to so-called special circumstances.
Su Qing was also aware of this.
Hiratsuka Shizuka had specifically instructed him on this.
Because of the unification of China, many senior students from the previous year led other students to suggest to the school that they fly to Xinjiang or other provinces in mainland China to see the beautiful landscapes of China.
It is said that on that day, the director of the academic affairs office fell into deep thought as he looked at the list of cities with the highest number of votes, including Xinjiang, Tibet, and Beijing, which were not small island cities.
Afterwards, to avoid unnecessary trouble, the elderly director of the academic affairs office said the following:
"I can understand your desire to go to farther places, but you should know that I haven't been to those places myself..."
No, it's that your safety traveling back and forth cannot be guaranteed. In short, all of you students should choose your study location within this autonomous region..."
It's really just a matter of round-trip airfare. Sobu High School, as a public school, even though its college entrance rate ranks among the top three in Tokyo, can't afford the round-trip airfare for a thousand or so people.
It can only be said that every rule has a basis in fact.
As for where this "trace" came from, junior students, don't worry about that for now.
"Kyoto? It's quite close, that's nice."
Su Qing didn't know much about Kyoto, yet she praised it so highly.
Anyway, the island is only so big, so for him, everywhere is actually quite close, so that's definitely true.
Have you ever been to Kyoto?
Mahiru blinked curiously, seemingly anticipating Su Qing's next answer.
"I've never been there before; this is my first time here."
Before transmigrating, Su Qing was just like countless ordinary students, never having seen a so-called youth palace, unlike the students on the island who had so-called study tours.
He simply finished junior high school in his city and then went on to high school.
I didn't leave that small county town until I was admitted to university, and instead came to the bustling provincial capital.
A few years after graduation, I bought an apartment in the provincial capital for convenience.
During this period, he only left the province for work-related matters.
Even during my four years at university, which was supposedly the freest university in the country, I only really explored the provincial capital.
He has no interest in tourism, and the same goes for school trips.
They move from cities where they are tired of living to cities where others are tired of living, and even contribute to the GDP of those cities.
Tourism, to put it bluntly, is nothing more than this.
"I see." Mahiru nodded slightly, a smile playing on her lips.
She seemed quite satisfied with the answer, her cheerful voice echoing in the air like the melodious song of a lark.
"I've never been there either."
The pronunciation of "真昼" is a bit heavy, as if it's being deliberately emphasized.
"So, where have you been before?"
Su Qing clearly hadn't yet grasped Mahiru's hint.
From elementary school to university, the island has educational trips, the only difference being the length of time.
"Hmm... Hokkaido and stuff, but when I went there before, I didn't think it was very fun."
Mahiru doesn't seem to be lying, nor does she seem like someone who would lie.
and so……
Hokkaido, minus points!
"But you seem really looking forward to going to Kyoto this time?"
Noticing the expression on Mahiru's face, Su Qing said.
"I'm not really looking forward to it..."
Perhaps thinking that Su Qing was still unaware of the rules for the school trip, Mahiru smiled mischievously.
"Although school trips are usually in groups of 15 to 30 people, and you have to visit the sites with the teachers and the main group first, there is also a lot of free time."
"When the time comes, just contact me by phone wherever you want to go, and I'll come find you," Su Qing replied without hesitation.
Having said all that, Su Qing already knew what Mahiru wanted to say.
"Eh... I haven't said anything yet."
Mahiru put her hands behind her back, and although she said that, her smile was even brighter than before.
"Didn't you just emphasize to me that you've never been to Kyoto either? I thought you wanted to come with me," Su Qing said with a faint smile.
"Hmm... I'd like to go with you, but I'm worried you won't have time." Mahiru lightly touched her lips, feigning a troubled expression.
“I also want to walk around Kyoto with you, so I’ll have time.” Su Qing stopped being perfunctory and stated her meaning directly.
"Then, it's settled."
Mahiru's eyes darted away; she seemed hesitant to look Su Qing in the eye.
She swore she wasn't a coward.
It was only when Su Qing said it herself that she realized...
It turns out he also wanted to explore Kyoto with her.
It turns out it wasn't just my own idea.
This feeling of being in sync with someone you like, filled with happiness, surprise, and joy, filled Mahiru's heart at that moment.
Therefore, it was because of these complex emotions that she dared not look Su Qing in the eye.
It's not because the more I look at Su Qing, the more handsome he seems!
Hmm—I can almost picture myself sleeping on Su Qing's lap not long ago, with Su Qing gently stroking my head!
Mahiru felt that she must be sick, and that she was very sick.
Specifically, he suffers from a condition where he feels unwell if he doesn't see Su Qing for a day!
She knew that there was a professional term for this disease on the mainland.
——【Longing】
"You came to see me this morning specifically to bring me more than just breakfast, right?"
Just as Mahiru was lost in thought, Su Qing's voice brought her back to reality.
What do you think?
"Still keeping me in suspense?" Su Qing said helplessly, cutting to the chase. "You want to go to school with me today, right?"
This is a typical narcissistic response, the kind of "normative" statement that someone like Hikigaya wouldn't dare say even if they knew the answer clearly.
Of course, most people wouldn't say that right away.
That would make me feel a little embarrassed.
However, that was limited to general relationships.
As for the relationship between Su Qing and Zhen Zhou?
joke.
How can the relationship between an angelic chef and her devilish diner be described in the mortal sense?
"clever."
Mahiru certainly didn't think Su Qing was narcissistic; after all, that's exactly what she thought.
Moreover, she was thinking about much more than that.
"But something's not quite right."
"Something's not quite right?"
"Not just today, but also in the days to come~"