Slap by Fumino

　　However, the sentence was swallowed by the noise around her. Fumino couldn't hear herself say that, or maybe she didn't say it at all.

　　Or maybe it was because her heartbeat was so loud at that moment that she subconsciously lowered her voice.

　　Her palm was very warm.

　　Such thoughts filled her mind, so big that other thoughts were cornered. Therefore, after being dazed for a few seconds, Fumino came back to her senses.

　　Why?

　　It was clear that Shinichi had only dragged her away to look for a missing friend.

　　Just like this, but at that moment, she thought of Shinichi taking her away from the city and going to a place where no one knew them, and the two of them living a small but sweet scene of happiness.

　　"Woo~"

　　(Ahhhh, how stupid of me! To actually fantasize about something like that...)

　　"Stupid..."

　　(No, no, no, only fools with love brains would react like this. Stop it, Fumino!)

　　(You've said that you don't like him, and you've decided to support Ricchan, you can't waver here!)

　　That was clearly what she was shouting.

　　But Fumino seems to be split into two personalities. One is incompetent in her heart, and the other is operating her body. She shouted at the back of the young man in front of her.

　　"Asada-kun!"

Shinichi turned around, sweat on his forehead and his expression penetrated Fumino's heart, making her cover her chest.

　　(So handsome!...Wait, no! Not handsome at all, just a normal nerdy face!)

　　"I..."

　　Fumono stared intently into Shinichi's eyes to prevent her heartbeat from losing focus.

　　"I said I..."

　　Her mouth was dry, but she couldn't stop talking.

　　(Hehehe, his eyes are so beautiful, glasses definitely suit him... Stop it! Stop talking! Stop it! I don't want it!)

　　Two thoughts collided with each other in her body, and Fumino stepped forward, causing Shinichi to stop at the same time.

　　"I like you! I've always liked you since I met you!"

　　Her mind went blank, she raised her face and spoke in a loud voice.

　　"If I say so... Won't your mind change?"

　　Fumino's face turned red and she tiptoed towards Shinichi.

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　　It wasn't the intention to kiss him, it was a subconscious act to enhance her oppressive words.

　　She quickly recovered from her impulse, and when she realized what she had done, she was dizzy.

　　Shinichi reflexively pulled her to his side to prevent her from colliding with the crowd.

　　"What did you just say?"

　　Fumino shook her head, saying loudly in her heart that it was nothing, it was a mishearing!

　　Then say it indirectly.

　　"I've liked you for a long time, just like Ricchan..."

　　She covered her mouth with her palm with a force that could cause a concussion, and blocked her next words in her palm.

　　But it was too late, this time Shinichi heard it very clearly, and there was no room for turning back, and he immediately entered the confession phase.

Fumino wanted to run, but her other hand was still held tightly by Shinichi and she couldn't free herself.

　　As she thought about what would happen next, her legs kept shaking.

　　(How did Ricchan and the others do it? Heartbeat pounding, breathing difficult, whole body trembling, blood boiling, and brains as if they were going to be burned dry... Under such immense pressure, they could still look at Asada-kun. Is they have no shame?)

　　 Fumino was stunned.

　　(Or, am I actually overreacting?)

　　(Because I'm afraid of hearing the same answer, because I'm looking forward to things I shouldn't get)

　　(Because they know that what they say will make it difficult for them to return to the daily life of the past)

　　(That's why I'm so nervous, and my stomach cramps are even more uncomfortable than menstrual pain, like going back to the past when I was worried about Ricchan's love)

　　"That's all, I thought..."

　　Fumino raised her head, her face still red.

　　"Why? I don't like you anymore? Did Rui-chan tell you that?"

　　Shinichi's expression was calmer than Fumino had expected.

　　"I'm not telling you, I'm just guessing... And it doesn't matter what. As long as I know you, if I can't even detect your thoughts, it would be too slow..."

　　Fumino blinked, embarrassment appeared on her face again, and she looked at the ground on the other side in panic.

　　Fumino clasped her hands together, and her voice carried the courage to face it.

　　"So, what's your answer?"

　　"If I'm one of those people who likes you, and I also want to date you..."

　　"Will your thoughts change because of me?"

Shinichi didn't make her wait long.

　　He closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, they were just as serious.

　　They both knew that based on his answer, their relationship would likely change.

　　Therefore, Shinichi Shinichi will not lie.

　　"I..."

　　The moment he opened his mouth.

　　"Fumino, Shinichi-san? I've finally found you...?"

　　Rizu's voice passed through the crowd and reached the ears of the two people.

　　They turned their heads to look at the same time, and saw three people who had lost their way out of the crowd, and looked at the two people with ambiguous postures.

　　Shinichi grabbed Fumino's wrist, and Fumino seemed ready to kiss him at any time.

　　The distance between them seemed to tell the witnesses a fact beyond doubt.

　　"What are you doing now?"

　　Rui asked, her expression neither sad nor happy, but her eyes were on the two of them.

　　Rizu opened her eyes blankly, seemingly unable to comprehend the scene before her, and her face was full of confusion.

Hina stepped aside. The current atmosphere is not the time to intervene.

　　"…"

　　The four of them were surrounded by silence. Shinichi and Fumino who were in the middle, maintained their posture.

　　Suddenly, Fumino spoke softly.

　　"Asada-kun, do you know what I'm thinking now?"

　　Shinichi nodded.

　　"The male lead of the light novel Chameleon Temple Wolf isn't wearing clothes...?"

　　Fumino smiled brightly, but her tone was emotionless.

　　"I'm so happy~ I have a good relationship with you~"

　　Then things got worse, and her voice grew cold.

　　"You ●●●, I'm really ●●● annoying!"

　　Shinichi broke out in cold sweat.

　　"Fumino, pay attention to your appearance..."

　　"If appearances are useful, why do you, the male protagonist in a light novel, need to appear? Idiot Asada-kun." Fumino chuckled and a broken expression appeared on her face.

　　"Right, for Ricchan as well as for Rui, can you sacrifice?"

　　"No…" Before Shinichi could finish speaking, he looked at Fumino, gritted her teeth and growled.

　　"Asada-kun, tighten your skin!"

　　Shinichi did it subconsciously.

　　The next moment, the palm that was pressed against his face was flicked away.

　　"Careless is not the reason you sneak up on other people's asses. Just let you die here—"

　　In the midst of the scream, Shinichi was forced to let go of Fumino's hand, covered his face and staggered backwards.

　　"Hmph!"

　　Fumino looked angrily at him who seemed afraid to face her.

　　This completely unexpected development left the three people watching dumbfounded.