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April nodded first, then said, "But why didn't you agree? Is it because you didn't like it?"

"Need I say more? Of course it is."

Spending money is only natural, but after hesitating for a moment, she said, "How should I put it... it feels very strange. Although I don't dislike that boy, I was really surprised to find out what he confessed to me about. He's just a boy in my class with whom I have a pretty good relationship and can chat occasionally. I never expected him to suddenly say something like 'I like you.' Don't you think it's very strange? I definitely won't agree."

"Oh, I see. That's troublesome."

Yotsuba suddenly realized: "You two will definitely feel awkward when you meet at school in the future, not knowing what to say to each other."

"Sigh... there's nothing I can do about it. To be honest, I'm even thinking of switching classes."

Ichika rested her chin on her hand with a hint of helplessness and said, "How about I apply to the teacher to go to Class B? May is in that class, and Hayakawa-san is there too. It would feel much more comfortable."

"It's not that easy to apply for this. The class assignments can only be decided at the end of each semester."

Yotsuba comforted Ichika, saying, "It's okay. At least you've clearly refused, so there shouldn't be any more trouble."

"Who can say for sure?"

Ichika lowered her head: "I feel like there will be more trouble later..."

Yotsuba was taken aback: "Why?"

"If I were to refuse, I would definitely handle it properly, and there shouldn't be any problems afterwards. Although it might be awkward later, it's okay."

Ichika smiled bitterly, "But it wasn't me who rejected him; I wasn't even there when he confessed."

"I don't quite understand what you're saying. What's going on?"

Clover looked confused: "Can you explain this clearly? Why weren't you there when I confessed?"

"Actually..."

After hesitating for a moment, Yihua slowly recounted the whole story.

The confession was supposed to take place after the class meeting before school ended. At that time, Ichika had her own things to do, so she asked Miku to dress up as her and attend the class meeting in her place, just like in the past.

The time for class meetings varies from class to class, but they are usually held before school ends. Everyone knows that these class meetings not only waste time after school but are also very boring, so many students try to skip them.

However, there are only so many people in a class, so it's easy to be caught if you skip class. But the five sisters look exactly alike, so the teacher can't tell them apart. So whenever one of the Nakano sisters has something to do during a certain period of time, she will ask another Nakano sister to help her attend class, so that she won't be caught and it will save time.

The Nakano Five Sisters have always done it this way, and nothing unexpected has happened. But this time, Miku was called away after the class meeting.

It was a boy that Miku didn't know at all. She didn't know why he called her over, but she was afraid of being discovered, so she followed him. Then she was mistaken for Ichika and confessed to.

……

"So this is ah!"

Yotsuba's eyes widened: "So, does that mean the person who was confessed to by baIII phosphorus = Kurin's wife Niwago (8D) is actually Miku?!"

"That's what I'm saying..."

Ichika said dejectedly, "I was shocked when that girl told me about this. Although she told me that she had clearly refused, you know Miku's personality. Was her clear refusal really clear?"

"It seems that it really is..."

Yotsuba thought about Miku's hesitant and shy nature and felt that her so-called "cold rejection" was probably not so cold.

If you appear hesitant and shy, it might actually make the other person think you still have a chance.

However, Yotsuba fell into deep thought as she listened to Ichika's words, vaguely sensing that something was amiss.

How strange...

Why did Miku so directly and explicitly refuse? That answer doesn't seem right.

Ichika is Ichika, and Miku is Miku. The two of them are not exactly complete strangers to each other's classes and their relationships with classmates and friends, but they also have virtually no understanding of each other's situations.

Miku didn't know the boy at all, nor did she know anything about his relationship with Ichika. In this situation, shouldn't the normal response be a delaying tactic like "Let me think about it," and then tell Ichika the whole story when they got home, letting her decide for herself?

However, Miku refused outright, without hesitation or even asking Ichika. Based on Yotsuba's understanding of Miku, she was not that kind of girl; she would never do something so unilaterally.

This behavior made it seem as if she already knew that Ichika had no feelings for this boy.

And what's most abnormal is that Ichika's behavior is that she sees no problem with Miku's refusal, as if she also thinks that it's right for Miku to make the decision for her.

But this is a relationship issue, which is a very important matter for high school students. It's common sense that you should be in charge of your own relationships.

If Ichika were replaced by Nino, Nino wouldn't be angry, but she would definitely complain about Miku's unilateral decision-making, saying things like, "What if I have feelings for that boy and she rejects me?"

Ichika and Miku's behavior seems normal at first glance, but upon closer examination, something is amiss, and it even feels quite jarring.

Yotsuba frowned, her small eyebrows furrowing together to show her confusion.

I always felt that there was a secret between Ichika and Miku that I and the other sisters didn't know.

But it was their own secret, and since he was unemployed, he had no reason to ask. He could only keep it to himself and secretly observe Ichika beside him with a discreet gaze.

Meanwhile, Ichika was also secretly observing Hayakawa on the other side, wanting to see his reaction.

She wanted to see how Hayakawa would react after finding out that another boy had confessed his feelings to her.

result…

“Difficulty…”

Hayakawa looked down at his textbook, muttering to himself, "field..."

"..."

There was absolutely no reaction! It was like they didn't hear anything.

Oh, I see! So, my most important topic—love—is the same as the noise of a tram to you?

Chapter 497 Cold Hands

At least listen to what others are saying, and you can't understand a word they're saying at all!

"Hayakawa-kun,"

Nakano Ichika tried to hold back, but ultimately couldn't resist and leaned close to Hayakawa, casually asking, "Did you hear what I just said?"

"Uh…"

Hayakawa looked up blankly, a look of confusion on her face: "Did you guys just talk?"

"..."

I knew I didn't hear anything!

"You guys keep talking."

Hayakawa didn't notice any change in Ichika's expression and casually said, "I'm reading."

After saying that, he lowered his head again.

"okay"

Uncle Yihualou had a gentle smile on his face, but in his heart he was thinking that when he hit him on the head with the club later, he would have to be even more ruthless.

After all, he was only trying to let Hayakawa rest properly and was thinking about his friend's health. Even if he did something underhanded, it could be forgiven.

"And Yotsuba, you too,"

Hayakawa glanced at Yotsuba, who was idly observing the train, and said, "Although I tutored you a while ago, it didn't cover the content of this exam. Because the exam is tomorrow, we need to work extra hard today to consolidate our knowledge. There are still many things you don't understand, so be a little more serious, understand?"

Hayakawa's voice was slightly cold, with a hint of admonition in his tone. However, Yotsuba did not show any fear or gratitude upon hearing this. Instead, she blushed and lowered her head.

"..."

What kind of reaction is that? Are you really listening?

Seeing this, Ichika looked at Yotsuba with a strange expression.

There are some things she really couldn't have imagined.

So, it turns out that Yotsuba's talent is 1 (covering up IX things) and she likes being scolded by others...

Isn't this a mild masochistic tendency?

……

Speechless all the way.

Swaying and staggering, I got off the tram. The setting sun had mostly sunk below the horizon, like a magnificent firework about to dissipate, beautiful and dazzling yet full of regret. This is what is meant by "fireworks fade quickly and the setting sun is fleeting".

Winter had already arrived in Ichinose, and the temperature had dropped to zero degrees Celsius. The three of them tucked their necks into the collars of their down jackets and walked close to the wall, looking from a distance like three hunched-over penguins walking side by side with their heads tucked in.

The three of them arrived at the Nakano family's residential area after walking for a short while, and finally entered the house.

"Ah, it's finally warmed up."

Once inside the building, Yihua took her hands out of her pockets, rubbed them in front of her, and breathed on them to warm them up: "It was freezing outside just now."

Hayakawa said calmly, "I don't think it's that cold, it's not that cold."

He had just been to Hokkaido a while ago. Although it hadn't snowed there yet, the temperature was colder than here. That's probably the climate of the northern regions.

"Tch... How can boys and girls be the same?"

Ichika said somewhat discontentedly, "You boys are all like high-energy gorillas, you can't feel the cold at all."

"…What did you say?"

Hayakawa's face immediately darkened. The gorilla held special significance for him, and he absolutely refused to allow it to be used on himself.

"nothing."

Ichika first avoided Hayakawa's threatening gaze, then suddenly had a bright idea and put her hand inside the back of Hayakawa's collar to feel the warmth. Her eyes lit up and she said, "It's so warm. I told you I was right. You guys are really energetic."

Hayakawa felt as if a block of ice had been placed on his neck, slowly melting with his body heat. He frowned and felt a chill run down his spine.

Is this even manpower? It's so cold.

"Take it out of here."

Hayakawa's face darkened, and he spoke in a gloomy tone.

Yihua's hands were as cold as if she had been dead for three days. He hadn't slept well these past two days and was already a bit listless, but the touch of her hand almost made him jump.

"Wait a moment."

Ichika squinted, feeling the warmth: "It'll be thawed soon."

Are you using me as a kotatsu or something?!

Hayakawa wanted to reach out and pull Ichika's arm away, but found that Ichika was too close to him. If he made a move, he could easily touch Ichika's chest. His hand was stuck in mid-air and he did not make a move.

Yotsuba is right next to me; if I accidentally touch something I shouldn't, it would be quite embarrassing.

Hayakawa hesitated for a moment and took a step back. However, Ichika seemed to have anticipated this and took a step forward as Hayakawa took the same step, so her hand was still on his neck.

"Ah, it's much warmer now."

Ichika felt it with a delighted expression, then looked at Yotsuba next to her and said, "Yotsuba, you should try putting your hand in too, it will warm up quickly."

"Eh...really?"

Yotsuba's eyes lit up slightly at first, but she hesitated when she saw Hayakawa's face covered in soot: "Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

That's definitely not a good idea!

When Hayakawa saw that Ichika was not only humiliating him, but also dragging Yotsuba into it, he couldn't bear it any longer. The next second, he imitated Ichika and put his hand under Ichika's neck.

Uh…

It has no warmth whatsoever.

It might be a little colder than my own hand; I wonder if I'm trying to warm her up.

Hayakawa frowned, thinking to himself that he should have grabbed a handful of snow when he was outside.

"what!"

Ichika screamed, whether from the itch or the cold, she instinctively clamped Hayakawa's sign language around her neck, and stammered, "What...what are you doing?!"

"What are you doing?"

Hayakawa's lips curled into a cold smile: "It's just giving them a taste of their own medicine."

"you…"

Ichika glared at Hayakawa and began her classic line: "It's too much for a guy like you to do this to a girl! This is indecent behavior, a crime, a pervert!"

"Hehehe, sorry, I'm someone who yearns for true gender equality," Hayakawa sneered. "I will never allow some girls to have 'ladies first' when good things happen, and then act like men with 'gentlemanly manners' when they're being bullied."

"Well…"