Furuhashi Fumino will not make the same mistake again

　　She accidentally used force and the pen refill automatically broke.

　　 Fumino didn't lift her head and continued writing mathematics, except she didn't write a single symbol under her hand.

　　"Is there a study meeting? Yes, I can check the time…" Shinichi didn't ask further, took out his cell phone and opened the schedule.

　　There are three days of free time a week without classes. Next week he will be going on a summer trip to the student council. Next week he would go shopping with Rui, shop with Nino, and watch a movie with Ichika.

　　Next week is the summer festival, and he might have to swim with Yotsuba and the others...

　　Shinichi was rather busy, and apart from the student council, why would he spend his days off meeting girls? Where are his male friends?

　　Whose summer vacation plans look like this?

　　Shinichi felt helpless: "Just this week, otherwise I won't have time until mid-August."

"This week…" Rizu shook her head and said, "Sorry, not this week. Our family will go to Kagawa Prefecture for an udon tour."

　　"Then, let's make another appointment in mid-August. Besides, Rui won't be leaving until the end of August, so you all can meet her."

　　Shinichi smiled, which stunned Rizu.

　　"How do you know..."

　　"Recently, I went to the family restaurant for a study meeting, but this time you suddenly said that I wanted to come to my house. Or did you say that after knowing Rui's age? How stupid was I not to guess this answer?"

　　Shinichi shrugged.

　　"After all, Rui and I are just ordinary cousins. You can come if you want. Then I will let you try Rui's skills."

　　Rizu nodded with a blushing face, then said: "Anyway, Shinichi-san, I don't have any other intentions. I'm only interested in people who can cook food like that. Frankly, people are attracted to each other, and when the time comes, I will also bring my better udon there, just for this purpose!"

　　Pushing her glasses, her expression was very serious.

　　Shinichi laughed.

　　"Don't worry, I won't think too much about it."

　　It's true, both the affection and initiative that day and the speech he delivered now, many of Rizu's actions make people's imaginations run wild.

　　"Hmm, that's good."

　　Rizu seemed relieved.

　　Shinichi glanced at Fumino who had been writing since the beginning.

　　"That's it, come contact us if you have any questions. Let's go to class."

　　"Okay, see you then," Rizu nodded obediently.

　　"...See you." Fumino answered softly.

　　Shinichi turned around and walked towards the rest area on the other side.

　　 Fumino heard the sound of Shinichi leaving, she raised her head, revealing the expression she had been holding back, full of hatred.

　　"Ricchan!"

　　After tapping the pen, she looked at Rizu.

　　Rizu was so shocked that she almost lost her grip on the pencil case in her hand.

　　"What's wrong, Fumino..."

　　"What is it? It's too late in mid-August! Asada-san must have transformed into imouto-chan by then!"

　　Fumino shook Rizu's shoulder to get her to wake up.

　　(You've obviously kissed before, so why don't you take the initiative?)

　　(Even if there is no relationship or recognition, you still have to take the initiative to fight for it!)

　　(What's the point of having a secret love? What's the point of cultivating feelings?)

　　Shinichi lives with his virtuous cousin, and the relationship between the two is very good. One of them occasionally shows off his sister, and the other makes love lunch.

　　Fumino really doesn't know what to say about herself. Sure enough, this is the character of a little girl who has never fallen in love.

　　Having decided to pave the way for her best friend's love journey and support her fully, Fumino gets angry with her and mourns her misfortune.

　　Rizu tilted her head and looked at her full of confusion: "What happened to Shinichi-san's sister?"

　　Fumino sighed.

　　"...Sorry, I got a little emotional. Let's just say I didn't say what I just said. She raised a finger and said solemnly, "Even though this is very sudden, Ricchan, let me ask you a question!"

　　"Okay." Even though Rizu was a little surprised, she still answered and looked at her notebook, "Even though I don't know how to explain the process in detail, I can tell you the answer. You can try it and see if you can deduce it."

　　"It's not a math problem…" Fumino smiled bitterly, thought for a while, and after taking into account the current relationship between the two people, Rizu's ignorance of love, and various indescribable factors, she asked tentatively.

　　"If Asada-san and his younger sister were born first, and they accidentally fell in love a long time ago while living together, the two were blessed by their respective families and officially started dating. They also planned to get married after graduating from high school, and held a Western-style wedding ceremony and invited us there. The majestic and loud bells ring faintly…"

　　"When you took the wedding invitation from his hand, did you feel uncomfortable?

　　Her words seemed inductive, and the extremely real scene immediately tugged at Rizu's emotions, making her breath stagnate.

　　While holding her chest, Rizu lowered her head slightly and spoke softly.

　　"I..."

　　She asked with confusion on her face.

　　"No, getting married after graduating from high school is too stupid, right? Shinichi-san is not one to rush. He should have his own life plan. And why is the wedding Western style? Isn't Japanese style wedding used?"

　　"Because I prefer Western style... Not this!"

　　Facing Rizu's confused expression, Fumino gave in.

　　"Forget it, I probably already know it…"

　　That knee-jerk reaction couldn't fool anyone.

　　Ignoring Rizu, Fumino looked at Shinichi's back walking towards the rest area from a distance, her hands clenched into fists, and her eyes showed determination.

　　This time it definitely wouldn't be like usual, talking about encouraging Rizu, while her heart was beating fast because of Shinichi's words and actions, like a girl in love.

　　Fumino has decided that from now on, she will rely on her wisdom and emotional intelligence to let that stupid and innocent girl get the happiness she deserves.

　　She realized this.

　　So this time she won't make the same mistake again.