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Hey, Kawashima Ne, you and Asano Takashi are both pretending not to care about each other, but isn't it true that you actually care the most about one another?

Fart!

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Here, I have kept you waiting for a long time! Have you had breakfast?" I greeted Ando Kotone while handing her the breakfast.

That confession that was always on the tip of the tongue was once again swallowed back down

Takahiro Asano, I like you! Takahiro Asano, I like you! Takahiro Asano, I like you ... ...

I shook my head vigorously, commanding myself to wake up

Thump—thump—

Over the years, Takano has become my best frenemy. The only significance of our existence in each other's lives is to undermine each other's confidence. My fondness for him has gradually faded with the passage of time, hasn't it

Hmm? Hearing my call, Takano Takashi slightly raised his head from his contemplation

The confession that was shot down in my dream continues to resonate in my mind

Takahiro Asano shook his head at me and turned to walk out of the classroom. Watching his figure gradually fade away, the love letter that was tightly clutched in my hand finally became a piece of waste paper

How could I dream about something from so many years ago, the desire to confess to Takashi Asano, for no reason at all

Beep beep beep

Kawashima, you are not allowed to think irrationally anymore, you are not allowed to indulge in wild fantasies. He has said that you are not his type, he has said that he would not like a girl like you. You and Asano Takashi are just good friends, you are merely good friends, super close friends. Beyond this relationship, you are not allowed to break through. Do you hear me!

I opened the window, leaned out, and shouted towards Ando Koto: "I'll be right there!"

"Hello, Kawashima, you seem a bit strange today. What do you need from me?" Seeing me stammering, Takashi Asano stood up from his seat and walked towards me step by step, illuminated by the fragmented sunlight.

In response to Ando Koto, I quickly put on my clothes with lightning speed, dashed towards the living room, hurriedly drank the milk, slung on my backpack, put on my shoes, and swiftly left the house

Standing before me was Takashi Asano, with long eyelashes and slightly closed black eyes, his soft hair gently swaying in the breeze. He wore a pure white T-shirt, faded torn denim jeans, and blue canvas shoes, looking exceptionally handsome and truly captivating.

I greatly dislike the part of myself that still misses him, yet it seems to have become a habit, deeply embedded in my mind, impossible to dissipate

In fact, what does this dream amount to? On the day of graduation that year, I heard him say with my own ears that he would never like a girl of my type.

The car passed by, followed by a harsh honking sound

"Kawashima, what are you yelling about? Hurry up and get out of bed, or you'll be late for class again!" The nagging voice of my mother came from the living room.

I lazily stretched my body and sluggishly got out of bed

"Um, that, that..." Under the intense gaze of Takashi Asano, I became even more flustered

Thump-thump

"Chuan Dao Yin, do you still want to go to school?" The sound of mother's shouting echoed once again

Suddenly, a tremendous roar came from outside the window, followed by the sound rushing towards me, accompanied by a cloud of dust.

I struck my head forcefully, strongly denying this thought

Could it be the reason that I drank "Green Plum Love" with Ando Koto yesterday

Kawashima Oto, it is already noon... Looking down at me, a large question mark appeared on Takano's face.

Ah— I pressed my head hard, trying to stop thinking about that inexplicable confession. It must have been because I was dragged into a conversation by that guy until midnight yesterday, which led to such a strange dream

Uh, really? I, I don't find it very strange... I continued to blush, with my hands behind my back, tightly gripping the love letter filled with enduring affection, my palms nearly dampening the letter.

As soon as I stepped out of the house, I saw Ando Koto pacing back and forth at the entrance.

Kawashima, why are you always hesitating? Can you get to the point?" Asano Takashi leaned against the window with his arms crossed, revealing a mischievous expression

Oh, I thought it was morning! I raised my head and awkwardly scratched my head.

As Takashi Asano slowly approached, the distance between the two of us grew shorter.

Hi, Takashi Asano. I blushed and dared not look at him, my palms already damp with sweat, and my heart felt as if it were about to leap out of my chest

The love of green plums is a beverage with multiple meanings, one of which is that drinking it will allow one to encounter the prince charming of their life

"I have already eaten, so you can keep it for yourself. Hurry up and go to school! Otherwise, you'll be late, and who knows what that big monster, the homeroom teacher, will do to us!" Ando Kotone said to me with a smile, walking closely and linking her arm with mine.

Although so many years have passed, my fondness for Takashi Asano has completely vanished. However, for some reason, I still find myself dreaming of him from time to time and thinking about him.

I ruffled my disheveled hair and gazed out the window. It was summer, and the glaring sunlight outside filtered through the gaps in the trees, casting its rays into the room. The fine dust particles in the air suddenly danced and swirled around. I let out a faint sigh, realizing that all of this was merely a dream.

"No, it's nothing. Have you had breakfast?" I, completely devoid of confidence, lowered my head and mumbled.

I knocked on my own head with force

Bang

Ah— I screamed as I woke up

Therefore, I will absolutely, absolutely not develop any liking for that guy

Xiao Yin! Xiao Yin! A familiar voice came from below the windowsill, mixed with a hint of excitement. Without needing to think, it must be my best friend Ando Kotone calling me to go to school together

Tick tock tick tock

Hearing Ando Koto's words, I helplessly stuck out my tongue and said, "Yes, just thinking about him scares me, let's hurry and leave"

Just as I was about to speak the words on the tip of my tongue, the sound of a car horn drowned out the voice I was about to utter

I really want to find a way to break this habit

Is this dream, along with that beverage, suggesting to me that Takashi Asano will be my Prince Charming

Kawashima, what exactly do you want to say to me!" Asano Takashi seemed to be irritated by my dawdling actions and asked impatiently.

Sunlight filters through the classroom's glass windows, casting scattered circles of light; in the tranquil air, the sound of the heartbeat is infinitely amplified

"What?" Takashi Asano furrowed his brows tightly and said somewhat impatiently

Bang

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Rumbling! Rumbling! Rumbling!