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Rizu Ogata: "..."

In your eyes, there was no time to relax during the three years of high school, right? I guess you had the same idea when you were in junior high.

Ogata Rizu thought to herself, but raised her hands to cover her ears: "I don't want to hear you say these things."

Hayakawa was momentarily speechless: "Ogata."

"I've heard enough of those words,"

Riju Ogata looked at me with disdain and said irritably, "My father spent the entire summer vacation before I started high school telling me all the time not to date after I started high school, and he even subtly tested me to see if I had any feelings for him. I'm so tired of hearing those things."

You got tired of hearing it, but now you've fallen in love with it, haven't you?

Hayakawa listened expressionlessly, and after he finished, he remarked, "I think your Uncle Ogata is right."

"What do you mean, 'right'? I don't want to hear you ramble on and change the subject,"

Riju Ogata said in shame and indignation, then, seemingly unable to bear it any longer, she stepped forward, grabbed Hayakawa's sleeve, and said softly, "I just want to know..."

"Your answer."

Ogata Riju looked at Hayakawa with a determined expression. She knew that Hayakawa was trying to gloss over her confession by making it sound like a joke, so that she wouldn't have to answer directly and could avoid hurting her feelings. But Ogata Riju wouldn't allow it. Hayakawa had actually taken the initiative to go out alone with her tonight, so she definitely wouldn't allow such a thing to happen.

The answer she wanted, whether good or bad, had to be serious and sincere, and absolutely not ambiguous, just like the line drawn between two points, straight and clear.

"..."

Looking at Ogata Rizu's small face gazing at him, Hayakawa remained silent for a long time before finally letting out a sigh: "Sigh..."

“Ogata,”

Hayakawa looked at Ogata and said softly, "Do you remember the first time we met?"

Rizu Ogata paused slightly, then said, "I remember."

"We were in the principal's office back then. That must have been the first time you met me and learned about me, but it wasn't the first time I'd ever heard of you."

Hayakawa smiled and said, "I've known about you for a long time, long before you even knew me."

"Huh? Why?"

Rizu Ogata was taken aback, then her eyes widened: "Have you been watching me for a long time?"

"No."

Hayakawa said expressionlessly, "It's because I saw your name on the report card."

Rizu Ogata lowered her head, her face downcast.

"After all, you're number one. Anyone who looks at the report card will find it hard not to remember your name, and so will I."

Hayakawa thought to himself that he had not only remembered your name, but had actually engraved it in his heart. But he continued, "Then we met in the principal's office. The principal entrusted you and Furuhashi to me and asked me to teach you a subject in which you had no talent."

Rizu Ogata nodded: "I know all of that."

"At that time, I secretly vowed in my heart that I would definitely... absolutely, positively help you gain a foothold in a field you are not good at,"

Hayakawa gently closed her eyes: "No matter how much effort it takes, I will make sure you get into a liberal arts university and Furuhashi gets into a science university."

"I know."

Ogata Riju's nose tingled, and she almost cried. She knew all about these things, and Hayakawa had done the same. She knew all too well how much effort he had put in, how seriously and hard he had taught her and Fumino.

My hope is that you both get into the universities you want.

Hayakawa looked at Ogata seriously and said, "And right now, that goal is still a long way off. There's nothing about me that makes me likable."

"But that's exactly why,"

Rizu Ogata spread her hands and said calmly, "That's when I started to like you."

Hayakawa was taken aback: "Huh?"

What do you mean? You think I taught you to be in a relationship? Absolutely not! The person in the world who hates being rejected by love is standing right in front of you!

"No one has ever supported me so confidently before,"

Rizu Ogata turned her head and whispered, "Every teacher who taught us before—Mr. Copperbeard, the principal, even my father—tried to persuade us to give up. Even when they were helping us, they would subtly suggest that we give up. Only Hayakawa… only you supported me wholeheartedly, never saying a word to tell us to give up. You just told us to try harder and harder. It is because of this that I have been able to persevere until now and make those small improvements. Although they are insignificant, they have given me hope for the first time."

Ogata Rizu looked at Hayakawa, tears glistening in the corners of her eyes, and rested her head against Hayakawa's chest, her voice filled with emotion and longing: "So..."

"That's why I started to like you."

"..."

This is something I taught myself.

Chapter 332 Disheartened

Hayakawa looked at Ogata Riju in front of him and remained silent for a long time.

Of course I wouldn't advise them to give up, but that's not because I'm so kind or trusting of them. It's because I never had any good intentions from the beginning, and my purpose is completely different from that of other teachers, principals, and parents. Of course I wouldn't advise them to give up. If they really gave up, I would be worried sick.

[The Fallen Genius]

I never expected that Rizu Ogata would think of me that way.

Could it be that the ancient bridge also sees itself this way...?

Hayakawa's expression was complicated, and his voice was dry as he said, "Ogata..."

"Don't speak yet, Hayakawa. I know what you're going to say,"

Ogata Rizu suddenly reached out a hand as if to cover Hayakawa's mouth, and said with a dissatisfied expression, "Anyway, you're going to say something about being distracted by dating and affecting your studies and grades again. I'm tired of hearing those words. Whatever you're thinking will affect your studies."

"Why not?"

Hayakawa, her eyes red, argued, "You can't be distracted when you're in school."

The time spent as a student should be spent learning; that is the true and sole meaning of youth.

Young men and women, think about it carefully. When you stare out the window in class, when you search for answers online to finish your homework, when you squander and waste your precious few years of youth, all you will get in return for this barren youth is a barren life.

Remember that every gift from fate comes with a price, and these years of youth, especially the three years of high school, are among the few assets you have left, largely determining what kind of person you will become.

So, study hard!

"It's so annoying."

Ogata Rizu covered her ears, unwilling to listen to Hayakawa's usual long-winded rant. She said irritably, "How do you know that my studies will definitely be affected if I'm in a relationship? Maybe I'll study even harder, so you can feel at ease, right?"

Hayakawa sneered: "How could that be..."

"Listen up, Hayakawa,"

Ogata Rizu suddenly became serious. She looked up and stared directly at Hayakawa's face, her tone becoming earnest. "No matter what your answer is, I won't let you down, I won't let you down, I won't let you down, and I won't let myself down. I will definitely achieve my dream of going to university to study psychology, and after graduation, I will become a professional board game player, earn lots and lots of money, and then..."

"I can take care of you..."

Ogata was enjoying himself, stroking his ample breasts, as if making a promise. His tone was originally full of fighting spirit, but when he talked about his dream of becoming a professional board game player, he seemed to recall his "glorious" achievements when playing board games. His originally high-spirited voice became low and listless, obviously lacking confidence.

She whispered, "Even if I can't earn a lot of money and can't support you, I can still run the family's udon shop... If it really doesn't work out, we can close the shop and sell it."

"..."

Ah...how pitiful.

Hayakawa stared blankly at Ogata Riju, who stood before him with her head bowed and eyes lowered, her gaze filled with utter disdain.

You were so full of energy before, why did you suddenly stop talking halfway through? Are you that insecure? If you don't even have the courage to dream about the future, you might as well not study at all.

Is this the science prodigy who has defeated me countless times? I don't want to see such a spineless Rizu Ogata.

"If I asked you to support me as a professional board game player, I'd probably starve to death..."

Hayakawa said irritably, "And please don't say that last part again, or I'm afraid your dad will bury me in a concrete pillar and sink me into Tokyo Bay."

"..."

Ogata Riju glared angrily at Hayakawa, her head drooping as if deflated. All the courage she had been holding back had been used up, and although she was furious, she dared not say anything more, her eyes brimming with tears.

Hayakawa sighed softly, reached out and patted her round little head, and said gently, "Thank you, Ogata. It's good that you have this thought."

Riju Ogata raised her head blankly, staring unblinkingly at Hayakawa in front of her.

"This is the first time I've heard you say something like this, that you're certain you'll get into a university psychology program..."

Hayakawa pursed her lips slightly and smiled faintly, a hint of relief in her eyes: "Well, I feel much more at ease now that you've said that. Let's work hard together from now on. I look forward to that day."

"Um…"

Rizu Ogata blushed and nodded almost imperceptibly, replying, "And the answer...?"

Again...?

"Cough cough,"

Hayakawa's old face changed slightly. He coughed lightly twice to cover his embarrassment and said vaguely, "I... I'll think about it first."

"Ok!"

It was clearly a perfunctory, even scumbag-like, non-direct answer, but Ogata Riju's eyes lit up and she nodded vigorously, her expression revealing a hint of joy.

She knew what saying "I'll think about it" meant to Hayakawa; it was an earth-shattering achievement.

The fact that he didn't directly refuse 3DA (5) to her face was actually equivalent to agreeing halfway, a point that Ogata Riju was absolutely certain of.

Thinking of this, Ogata Rizu felt overjoyed and happily clenched her fists to punch Hayakawa's shoulder to vent her joy. However, she found that her height was not very convenient, so she had to settle for second best and buried her face in Hayakawa's chest, punching his shoulder with both hands.

"Go back and wait for the notice."

Hayakawa turned his head away, not daring to look at Ogata Riju's face, and could only say something indifferently.

"Um,"

Ogata Rizu seemed oblivious to the coldness in Hayakawa's words. Her head pressed against Hayakawa's chest, her voice, slightly muffled yet soft like clouds softened by the setting sun, gently whispered, "I'll wait for you..."

Hayakawa remained silent for a long time before reaching out and putting his arm around Ogata Riju's shoulder.

As night fell, a crack appeared in the thick clouds, allowing the cool moonlight to shine through. The bushes and trees along the street swayed upright, and the number of pedestrians gradually decreased. Only two figures could be seen at the crossroads, one tall and upright, the other short and petite. They embraced each other, their embrace light but inseparable.

……

……

Fumino Furuhashi leaned against the coffee table in the room, looking listless and dejected. Her eyes were vacant as she stared at the ceiling, completely motionless as if her bones had been removed.

She has maintained this posture for a long time, ever since Ogata Riju took Hayakawa out.

Her inner world, like her stagnant body, remained blank and unresponsive.

She was willing for no other reason than that she understood the expression on Ogata Riju's face when she left the temple.

As a young girl and as Ri-chan's best friend, she could understand why Ogata Ri-ju took Hayakawa out.

Because of this, she was distraught and had been motionless for more than half an hour.

P.S.: It's the beginning of the month, and Orange took a two-day break.

Chapter 333 I Like It Too

Why is this happening?

Fumino Furuhashi stared blankly at the night sky. The darkness outside the window mirrored her chaotic state of mind.

This room was arranged for her by Aoba Yuzuki, right next to Hayakawa and Ogata Riju's room. The walls of this temple are only a thin layer, and the soundproofing is very poor, so she should be able to hear if someone goes in or out when the door next door is opened.

But she had been sitting there for so long and still hadn't heard the door next door open.

In other words, Hayakawa and Ogata Rizu are still outside and haven't returned.

They're still not back so late, what are they doing out there?

Fumino Furuhashi's eyes were lifeless. She already knew the answer in her heart, but she was unwilling to think further in that direction.

She gently fiddled with an ornament on the table. It was something she had brought from home, and it was her favorite piece of jewelry. It was a pen holder shaped like a spotted dog. The spotted dog had a very serious expression, looked a bit silly, and its eyes were full of wisdom. At first glance, it seemed to have a low IQ.

Every time Fumino Furuhashi sees it, she inexplicably thinks of Hayakawa and then can't help but smile, which is why she likes it so much.

Like...Hayakawa...

Fumino Furuhashi's heart skipped a beat, then turned to pain, followed by a look of realization and a hint of sadness on her face.

The feelings in one's heart reveal everything that one wanted to hide.

I think I like Hayakawa.

Fumino Furuhashi's eyes widened slightly, then she sat up straight and began searching through her memories.