Two Similar People　

　　Fumino felt confused for a while.

　　But soon, she let out a sigh of surrender.

　　"Really, I haven't seen it for a long time. Why are you still bringing it up now?"

　　She turned her head away, preventing Shinichi from seeing her facial expression clearly, and her tone sounded sulky.

　　"And you are very aggressive. So what if I see Ricchan kissing you? Do you want to silence me? Sigh, I was afraid that you would be embarrassed and kept it a secret for so long. Asada-kun has no conscience!"

　　Shinichi looked at her red ears as Fumino spoke.

　　"I just want to explain. At that time..."

　　"Needless to say, it must be some kind of misunderstanding, right? For example, there was sauce on your face, then Ricchan kissed like this stupidly, and when she licked it with her mouth, I happened to see it?"

　　Fumino snorted, expressing her displeasure.

　　"How many times do you think I've seen a plot like this? How could it be so good! You are not a light novel protagonist…"

　　Fumino turned her head and looked Shinichi up and down, saying, "Sorry, I was wrong… Something like this could really happen to you, harem protagonist."

　　Shinichi was speechless.

　　"What happened was exactly as you said. There's nothing I can do if you don't believe me. I've said everything that needs to be said."

　　 Fumino said casually. "Um, it doesn't matter whether I believe it or not. In any case, the fact that Ricchan likes you is not a misunderstanding."

　　Shinichi realized that he couldn't argue.

　　"...That's right."

　　So what if Rizu really kissed him at that time? Nothing has changed in their current relationship.

　　Knowing it was unnecessary, why did he still want to explain it to Fumino?

　　(I just don't want to be misunderstood. I hate this feeling of ambiguity)

　　Shinichi makes lame excuses for himself.

　　The atmosphere became awkward.

　　The surroundings were still noisy, but the atmosphere between the two was filled with silence.

　　The two of them didn't look at each other.

　　"Now, what are you going to do?" Suddenly, Fumino spoke.

　　"After Ricchan confesses, how will you treat her in the future? And how do you want to handle our relationship?"

　　Will there be any changes?

　　Shinichi looked at the crowd in front of him and said, "Nothing will change. Just like before."

　　"Not acceptable."

　　Using this as an excuse is too much for a man.

　　"Aren't you going to respond to Ricchan's feelings? Don't you like her at all?"

　　Shinichi couldn't hear the emotions contained in Fumino's words.

　　No matter what, he only had one answer.

　　"Ichika, Nino, Miku, and a few people you don't know have all confessed to me, not to mention Rui, before that fake relationship, she was serious."

　　Fumino exclaimed in surprise, and didn't know whether she was surprised that more and more people confessed to Shinichi, or Rui's feelings were serious.

Shinichi ignored her, and those words rang clearly in Fumino's ears.

　　"If they said they wanted to date me, I would say no."

　　"If they have a good impression of me, I have no right to refuse."

　　"Can you understand? The feeling of being liked by someone you like."

　　Different passions will only lead to different paths.

　　Apart from kissing, there may be other misunderstandings that he wants to resolve.

　　"…"

　　After those words were spoken, there was only silence in response.

　　Fumino lowered her head, looking troubled.

　　"…I don't really want to understand."

　　She smiled wryly.

　　"The worry of being popular… I really don't know whether to say 'Thanks for your hard work~' or 'You bastard!'."

　　Deliberately imitating a different tone of voice, Fumino showed a slightly subtle smile.

　　Shinichi is uncooperative.

　　"Let's avoid the last words for now. It would be more fun if you accused me later when I thought it was all the fault of the world and women."

　　After all, rationally, Shinichi didn't think he had done anything wrong. Celebrities also have many people who like them, but as long as there are no fans, no one will accuse them.

　　But he is not a celebrity, and those who like him are not his fans, but friends.

　　So from an emotional perspective, he still blamed himself, but his awkward pride wouldn't admit it.

　　"Hmm~ This might not be a bad idea."

　　Seeing that Shinichi was in a bad mood, Fumino comforted him.

　　"At first I wanted to be a matchmaker for you and Ricchan, but now that I think about it, if Ricchan really wanted to date you, it would only make her sad in the end."

　　She smiled awkwardly: "It almost caused a big mistake. That is very dangerous~"

　　Shinichi knows that Fumino always puts her friends first at all times, and doesn't consider herself.

　　They really look alike.

　　"Okay, let's continue looking."

　　A crowd of dancing people surrounded the two people, and the exciting and deafening drum music never stopped.

　　Shinichi grabbed Fumino's wrist.

　　"Don't separate."

　　After saying this without looking back, Shinichi started to squeeze through the crowd, using his body to make way.

　　Fumino blushed embarrassedly.

　　"Wait, wait a minute! I..."

　　Her eyes hid panic. She looked at the place where her wrist was held and then at her back.

　　(I'll just take the corner of your clothes, let me go first!)