Does gravity make me stronger?

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“My family started facing serious financial problems last year. A few months before I started high school, my father and I were burdened with huge debts…”

Xiangzi recounted the changes in his family word by word, his words devoid of personal emotion, merely a bland description.

however.

Whether it was Shiina Tatsuki, Takamatsu Akari, or Nagasaki Motoyo, they all stared wide-eyed in disbelief throughout the process.

In their hearts, Xiangzi had always been that polite young lady from a wealthy family, but after hearing these words, the filter that surrounded Xiangzi shattered completely.

debt?

Expelled from the family?

Have you been working part-time all this time?

There is a lot of information to digest.

The one most affected was Nagasaki Motoyo. She stood frozen in place as if struck by lightning, her eyes vacant and lifeless, the once neat hem of her skirt twisted into a knot with her fingertips.

Xiangzi's self-disclosure was like a series of daggers piercing her heart.

Why be honest? Why not just stay silent and do nothing, let her know nothing, and let things continue like this?

In that case, wouldn't I be the one entirely at fault...?

Why did Xiangzi leave the band? Why did Xiangzi transfer to Tsukimori Academy? Why did Xiangzi reject her kindness?

These clues all point to a possible major upheaval in Xiangzi's family.

She remained oblivious, and even unwittingly wounded Xiangzi's dignity.

A deep sense of self-blame completely shattered Nagasaki Motoyo's rationality.

Suddenly, the girl felt all the strength drain from her body, and her legs felt heavy as if they didn't belong to her.

"Are you okay?"

Seeing Nagasaki Motoyo swaying unsteadily, Hachiman stepped forward with concern.

Nagasaki Motoyo turned around with a grim expression: "Hachiman, you knew about Shoko's situation all along, didn't you? You've been secretly helping her, haven't you?"

Hachiman dared not answer; no matter what, it was a huge blow to Nagasaki Motoyo.

He didn't know how to answer in a way that would make Nagasaki Motoyo feel better.

In the end, he could only nod helplessly.

"What have I been doing all this time..."

Chapter 215, Section 212: Su Shi: Xiangzi, compensate me.

After Nagasaki Motoyo broke down, the conversation in the karaoke room could no longer continue.

Xiangzi never intended to use her tragic family background to gain sympathy from others; on the contrary, it was always a secret that she found difficult to talk about.

If she could, she would even take this secret to her grave.

But things didn't go as planned.

Aside from Xiangzi and Gao Songdeng, the rest of the Crychic members did not reconcile after this conversation; instead, they went to the other extreme.

The conversation at the karaoke bar ended abruptly.

After paying, Xiangzi pulled Hachiman aside and gave him some instructions.

"Hachiman, perhaps it sounds strange of me to say this, but could you please take care of Suze?"

"Yes." Hachiman nodded seriously.

As the driving force behind the situation, he felt he needed to take some responsibility, especially since he had a close relationship with Nagasaki Motoyo.

"Um, although it's meant to be helpful, please don't go too far..."

What do you mean by "going too far"?

Seeing Hachiman's confused expression, Shoko nervously tucked her hair behind her ear and stammered, "After all, Hachiman will still be... mine..."

"Is it yours?"

He asked the question knowing the answer already, hoping that Xiangzi would reply with a shy expression.

Oh no, I almost awakened a strange attribute. I need to end this topic quickly.

"I..."

Just as he was about to speak, he saw the girl turn her face away shyly, leaving only a beautiful back of her head visible.

"He's my future boyfriend..."

What's wrong with this child? He's so cute!

"Okay, I understand. I'll head over now."

Hachiman tested the temperature of his face with the back of his hand; hmm, it was hot enough.

He quickly coughed and fled the scene.

Watching the boy's departing figure, Xiangzi was momentarily unsure whether he had done the right thing or the wrong thing.

Sending Hachiman to help Nagasaki Motoyo was the best choice rationally, but emotionally she felt awkward about it.

even.

This could be like a lamb being led to the slaughter.

But apart from that, she couldn't think of any other way to comfort Nagasaki Motoyo.

...

At the entrance of the karaoke bar, Aine and the others surrounded Nagasaki Motoyo. When they saw Hachiman approaching, they jogged over and said, "Hikigaya-kun, we're heading back now. Please take care of Soyorin."

"Okay, goodbye."

"Goodbye."

After saying goodbye to the others, Hachiman walked out.

On the street, Nagasaki Motoyo was still not recovered, and his zombie-like gaze broke his heart.

He suppressed his discomfort and said, "I'll take you home."

"no need."

My heart clenched suddenly.

Hachiman stood there in surprise, feeling completely unfamiliar with Suze's cold tone.

Realizing that her tone had hurt him, Nagasaki Motoyo came to her senses and apologized in a low voice, "I'm sorry, Hachiman, I didn't mean it that way."

"But can I have some time to calm down by myself today?"

40-> 67

Motoyo Nagasaki's gravity value has increased significantly. Although it hasn't jumped above 90 like it used to, this value is still quite dangerous.

"..."

With a sigh, Hachiman operated his phone and quickly said again, "Auntie said she was very worried about you, and I promised her I would personally take you home."

"Mother?"

To verify his claim, Hachiman deliberately showed the chat history on his phone screen.

Nagasaki Motoyo glanced at it silently.

"How despicable..."

"sorry."

"Whether it's Xiangzi or Hachiman, they're both too despicable..."

Nagasaki Motoyo lowered her head, her eyes downcast, and tears welled up again: "I've done so many wrong things, why do you still care about me?"

"what?"

“I always thought I cared about Xiangzi, but in fact I didn’t even know her real situation. Not only did I not understand her, but I also said so many hurtful things to her.”

"Everyone makes mistakes."

I don't want to hear that kind of comfort...

Su Shi raised her head, her red and swollen eyes filled with resentment. She stretched out her hands: "If Hachiman wants you to feel at ease, give me a hug."

"this..."

After hesitating for a few seconds, seeing the gravity value begin to rise, Hachiman could only walk over and touch it lightly.

It was just a polite touch, lasting less than half a second, before he was about to separate.

From any perspective, he shouldn't have been making such intimate gestures with other girls.

however.

Just as Hachiman was about to separate, the hands behind his back held him firmly in place.

"that...?"

"Hachiman and Shoko are together now, aren't they?"

"!?"

If you really want to put it that way, it could only be considered a preparatory relationship, but Hachiman would never admit to such a thing, so he deliberately changed the subject.

"Did Xiangzi say that?"

"Anyone can tell from the way you two are together. Don't underestimate girls."

This is a lie.

Motoyo Nagasaki does not believe that the two are dating.

On one hand, Xiangzi hadn't admitted it just now, and now Hachiman was deliberately changing the subject. He was just trying to get information out of him.

Of course, Nagasaki Motoyo also understood that the relationship between the two must have progressed by leaps and bounds, leaving her far behind.

Is there no chance of salvaging the situation?

Do not!

He sniffed Hachiman's body scent, and the lost strength seemed to return to his body.

Oh, right, that promise.

The content of the agreement is not important; what matters is the agreement itself. Xiangzi and Hachiman must have agreed to do certain things before they started dating again.

Hachiman: "I'm sorry..."

She seized the opportunity to launch an offensive: "Why apologize? Besides, it's no use apologizing. Xiangzi said he would compensate us."

"These are two different things, aren't they?"

Hachiman's lips twitched slightly.

"It's the same for me. If Hachiman can date Shoko, he can date me too, right?"

"Do not..."

Before I could utter a word of refusal, my lips were sealed by something soft.

"Wow, Mom, what are those older brothers and sisters doing over there?"

"Children shouldn't watch this."

A mother and son hurried past, muttering complaints about why the young people nearby were so thirsty.

A few seconds later.

Hachiman used both hands to push Nagasaki Motoyo away.

This is outdoors!

Nagasaki Motoyo's audacity had reached a level he couldn't even imagine...

Across from her, Nagasaki Motoyo's face was flushed. She ran her fingertip to her lips, her initial deathly pale complexion completely gone, replaced by a vibrant energy.

This provocative behavior caused Hachiman's barely maintained rationality to waver violently.

"Are you shy? Xiangzi probably hasn't kissed you yet, has he?"