313 Melancholy Shinichi

　　After the forest school is over, there are two days off, no need to go to class, and no need to see the entourage of beautiful girls.

　　So during this period, Shinichi was either resting or studying.

　　As for the shame practice method, it's actually no longer necessary. Moreover, he usually trains with Yotsuba, so that he doesn't return to his previous weak appearance.

　　Two days and one night passed at Forest School, so many things happened, Shinichi almost got used to being embarrassed.

　　Just like when Nino confessed to him, he always wanted to do some push-ups to vent his embarrassment when he got back.

　　But looking back at this point, that feeling had faded a lot. Not only Nino, but also what she said and did at the bonfire party, now Shinichi can face her calmly.

　　It will be a little embarrassing, but not so embarrassing that it's purposely forgotten with exercise.

　　Every experience would be turned into food for growth, allowing him to break away from past habits.

　　Thus, he saved a lot of time doing things himself.

　　For example, Shinichi sent group messages to the girls he wanted to study in seclusion, and then ignored their responses, and went to the school library to enjoy the long-awaited one-man reading group, and just soaked in the piles of books all day.

In the morning, his mother asked in surprise when she saw his gloomy and lazy look.

　　"Wow son, why are you putting on your girlfriend's pregnant face by accident? Something bad happened, let mother be happy."

　　Shinichi looked at the middle-aged woman, and answered in a low voice: "Good morning."

　　Then he ate breakfast while reading a novel at the dining table.

　　 Kazumi was taken aback, not knowing what to say for a while.

　　This is the appearance of a terminally ill person who doesn't even want to be saved.

Shinichi went to the library during the holidays, so the problem lies in the two days of forest school?

　　Don't think about it, wherever it is, the cause must be related to relationship problems.

　　"Son, remember to ask Fumino-chan to come over to our house for dinner."

　　Before leaving, Shinichi heard what his mother said.

　　"What about Rizu? Why only Furuhashi?"

　　"Why only?"

　　Kazumi knew that with her son's plasticine-like state right now.

　　"Do you still want to be on the two ships? Mom asked her to come over for dinner, just so you two have a good relationship. I can't believe you couldn't guess that."

　　"Or do you like Rizu-chan more? Then we can set the time. It's easy to discuss. We respect your wishes."

　　Shinichi looked into his eyes that didn't seem to be joking.

　　"I'm with them... It's not that kind of relationship with her... Forget it."

　　Fumino's faint smile in front of the bathroom appeared before his eyes, Shinichi sighed, and looked away from his mother.

　　(I really don't want to become an adult like this in the future... I don't know anything, so I just have an idea...)

　　(And I'm only 17, and mom is eager to help me find a partner. Is that really worth the power of a middle-aged woman... That's weird.)

　　Resisting the urge to vehemently argue, argue, and use all kinds of words against his mother, Shinichi turned around and said nonchalantly.

　　"I'm going to call someone, but please don't worry too much about those useless thoughts, it will make it hard for me to be human, and it will also make the atmosphere awkward..."

　　"I beg you, don't worry about the things between me and her."

　　Maintain basic decency and obvious discontent. After opening the door and Shinichi left the house without waiting for an answer.

　　"S-Shinichi?"

　　 Kazumi opened her eyes wide, staring blankly at the closed door.

　　After a long while, her voice slightly trembled.

　　"The period of rebellion..."

　　She shuts her mouth.

　　"Finally, my son has finally entered the rebellious period…"

　　Her words that contained some personal emotions entered her ears, which were different from all the complaints in the past. It was Shinichi's own will, thoughts about the future, and respect for something other than studying.

　　It also means that he is eliminating his confusion and trying to find a way out for himself.

　　Since that incident happened six years ago, the Shinichi family's parents have been waiting for this day to come.

　　Everything is gradually getting better.

　　"Ha ha ha..."

　　It seemed like she wanted to smile happily, but Kazumi seemed to have thought of something, took out her cell phone, opened the chat window with Fumino, and quickly typed a few words.

　　<Fumino-chan, has Shinichi been fighting with you lately?>

　　Just as she was about to press the send button, she remembered her son's dull and helpless expression when she left the house, she stopped her finger on the button, and deleted that part after a while.

　　"The situation has changed. If I continue to be a happy party, it is likely that the rebellious period my son finally ushered in will become the reclusive display he once was. This is not good."

　　It's too late, time to adjust.

　　She shook her head and put down her cell phone.

　　"Don't act rashly for now, and then adapt to the situation when Fumino-chan comes to the house. Now I can only add fire, not faltering!"

　　Kazumi thought like this with great interest and pleasure, but for some reason, she also sighed.

　　"I'm still not calm… As for that child, if he gets too tightly entangled in the emotional whirlpool, the chances of drowning in it are far greater than breaking free…"

　　"Fumino-chan, he didn't want me to interfere, so I can only ask you… If you really like him, get that little idiot as fast as you can."

　　"Besides, it would be nice if my son was a normal person with no dark history..."

　　Kazumi walked back into the kitchen, letting the sunlight dim in the entrance alone.

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　　The morning light outside was very bright, just like everyday life a month ago, Shinichi walked slowly towards school with a book in his hand.

　　For him, maintaining his usual demeanor was the most important thing.

　　No matter what chaos he finds himself in, how complicated and entangled his heart is, if he doesn't want to feel embarrassed, he must not lose his cool and let his fragile feelings show on the outside.

　　This is his pride, no matter how many times it is broken, it will be reunited.

　　Different from his classmates who could be seen everywhere, walking towards school, Shinichi used to maintain his own image, making himself look radiant and gentle.

　　Not to seduce anyone, it's just that he doesn't want to assimilate into the surrounding atmosphere.

　　Just walking while reading a book like this, it didn't take long for Shinichi to suddenly stop.

　　"Oh! It's Shinichi-kun."

　　A familiar tone sounded in his ears, he raised his head, and what caught his attention was a familiar cheerful smile.

　　"What a coincidence, I met you here~"

　　Leaving the railing where she was leaning against, Ichika came in holding two cups of Star Oak coffee in her hands, a blushing smile on her face, genuinely happy for this "meeting".

　　"...Yeah, what a coincidence." Shinichi put down the book.

　　"It's really hard for you to wait here with a cup of coffee for me."

　　"Hah? What are you talking about? Ichika-chan doesn't understand at all~"

　　Ichika pretended to be innocent, and leaned forward slightly. Under the uniform with the first button unbuttoned, a cleavage appeared before Shinichi's eyes.

　　For some reason, not only would Shinichi feel moved when he saw her seductive and cute appearance, but he would also think of the fight between them and Fumino during the first battle of the group activities at Forest School.

　　Looking back now, it really was an extremely tragic battle situation...