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Hayakawa muttered to himself, and was about to get out of bed when he suddenly touched something next to his hand, which had a cold feel to it.

Hayakawa paused, looked down, and saw his phone.

"..."

Hayakawa suddenly realized that the item must have fallen out of his pocket when he was unconscious, and then Aoba Yuzuki put it on his bed.

Hayakawa hesitated for a long time before finally reaching for his phone, turning on the screen to reveal a long list of missed calls and messages.

Hayakawa didn't look at the message content; he had already turned off the sound and vibration when he left the hotel, which is why it didn't wake him up.

Hayakawa pursed his lips, staring at the messages from Furuhashi and Ogata on his phone screen, without saying a word.

trouble…

……

In a hotel in Sapporo, Fumino Furuhashi and Rizu Ogata hadn't spoken for a long time, or rather, they had been in an extremely delicate state since morning.

Fumino Furuhashi remained silent, as did Rizu Ogata. They would even avert their gazes the moment they met and then remain completely silent.

This is perhaps what is known as the Cold War.

Fumino Furuhashi sat in a chair in Hayakawa's room, tilting her head back in quiet contemplation, while Riju Ogata sat on the bed, turning the letter over and over in her mind, her face slightly somber. Neither of them had the courage to break the silence first.

Their normal travel plans were definitely out of the question. Normally, they should have already left Sapporo to go skiing and sightseeing in nearby cities by now, but without Hayakawa, neither of them was in the mood to go out. They stayed in their room, seemingly waiting for something.

Fumino Furuhashi lowered her head, glancing almost imperceptibly at Riju Ogata not far away.

Actually... this is not a big deal. Hayakawa is not missing. In his heart, he said with certainty that he had something to do and needed to go out to relax. Although he did not have a specific destination or a return time, it is not uncommon for people to be forced to leave midway through a trip. There was no SOS code in the letter, so calling the police was definitely not necessary. The two women had no reason to search for Hayakawa and had no way to find him. At most, they could only make a few phone calls and send messages to inquire.

However, I have received no reply to any of the calls and messages I have made since this morning.

How could this not make Fumino Furuhashi feel terrible?

Along with this discomfort came a subtle resentment towards Rizu Ogata.

It was definitely because Riko secretly confessed to Hayakawa that he lost his composure and ran away, after all, that's the kind of person Hayakawa is.

"I love you, Hayakawa!"

"What?! This is terrifying, I'm running away."

Hayakawa out

that's all.

Aside from this reason, Fumino Furuhashi couldn't think of any other reason why Hayakawa would suddenly choose to leave a letter and depart without saying a word.

How could Fumino Furuhashi not harbor any resentment towards Riju Ogata? Moreover, the person Furuhashi was most worried about was Hayakawa, who left heartbroken because of Riju Ogata's confession. Wouldn't that mean that Riju Ogata's confession left Hayakawa feeling extremely conflicted and at a loss?

Being conflicted is, in other words, caring...

Thinking of this, Fumino Furuhashi felt a tightness in her chest, and her gaze toward Riju Ogata's petite figure grew increasingly hostile.

That despicable Riko, she shamelessly seduces men just because she has a great figure and big breasts. She hasn't done anything wrong, but she can attract everyone's attention just by standing there.

That's wonderful, being so talented is truly amazing...

"Humph."

Fumino Furuhashi turned her head away, no longer wanting to pay attention to Rizu Ogata.

Meanwhile, Ogata Rizu also harbors a slight resentment towards Furuhashi Fumino.

In her opinion, Hayakawa's sudden departure must have nothing to do with her. After all, she had complicated feelings for Hayakawa. The two of them didn't even dare to talk to Hayakawa much because they couldn't figure out her feelings. They only talked a few more words that night.

In this situation, Hayakawa suddenly left a letter and ran away, so it must have nothing to do with me.

It must have been Fumino who drove Hayakawa away.

Ogata Riju puffed out her pink cheeks. The only reason her simple mind could think of was that Furuhashi Fumino's recent exam results were too low, and Hayakawa couldn't accept it, so she went out to clear her head. That was the only explanation she could think of.

Honestly, I was planning to get closer to Hayakawa during this trip, so that if I could get a grade that would please him by the end of the semester, I could then...

Now all the plans have fallen through...

Fumino is such a nuisance!

Rizu Ogata, still angry, turned her head away from the old bridge.

The awkward atmosphere between the two continued until, at a certain moment, Fumino Furuhashi's phone suddenly rang.

(The day I met you~)

(See you next time~)

The soft ringtone of the cell phone startled Fumino Furuhashi, who quickly grabbed it and froze upon seeing the name on the screen.

Ogata Rizu was already excited by the phone ringing, but when she saw Furuhashi Fumino's expression, she immediately realized something and appeared next to Furuhashi, staring wide-eyed at the phone.

"It's Hayakawa..."

Fumino Furuhashi answered her, then took a deep breath while looking at her phone and answered the call.

After a brief silence, Hayakawa's somewhat distorted voice came from the other side.

"Fumino?"

"..."

Upon hearing that voice, Fumino Furuhashi felt a lump in her throat, an instant urge to cry washing over her. She wiped her eyes and choked out a soft "Mmm..."

Hayakawa paused for a moment, then asked, "How are you and Ogata doing now?"

"Put it on speakerphone, Fumino, put it on speakerphone, I can't hear anything."

"I can't believe it!" said Riju Ogata, who was standing next to her.

Fumino Furuhashi hurriedly pressed the speakerphone button, and Hayakawa's voice immediately became much louder: "Ogata?"

"Hayakawa!"

Rizu Ogata, her face flushed with excitement, exclaimed, "Where did you go?"

"Uh... I'm now,"

Hayakawa glanced around, looking embarrassed, and said, "It's in a very quiet and nice place... I guess."

Chapter 291 A New Beginning

"In a very quiet and nice place."

Hayakawa looked around and said something casually.

Rizu Ogata was momentarily speechless. Facing the calm Hayakawa, the girl opened her mouth but didn't know what to say.

"How are you?"

Hayakawa paused for a moment, then asked softly, "Where are we now?"

"us…"

Rizu Ogata said quietly, "Let's stay at the hotel."

"Why didn't you go to that..."

Hayakawa was startled and said.

"Does that need to be said?"

Ogata Rizu, unable to bear it any longer, interrupted him loudly: "I've had enough! Where are you now? Fumino and I are coming to find you right now."

Hayakawa frowned, his imposing manner weakening, and he stammered, "I...I have something to do. I need to rest and relax for a few days. You guys can have fun on your own. I'll be back in a while..."

"When exactly will it be?"

Rizu Ogata gritted her teeth as she spoke into the phone, her voice suddenly changing: "Why did you leave? Hayakawa, tell me why you're suddenly in a bad mood? Is it because you had a conflict with Fumino?"

As she spoke, she abruptly turned her head toward Fumino Furuhashi beside her, staring intently at the girl.

"Aha?"

Upon hearing this, Fumino Furuhashi immediately stood up from her chair, looking at Rizu Ogata with a mixture of amusement and exasperation, her voice laced with anger: "What does this have to do with me?"

"It has nothing to do with Fumino Furuhashi, right..."

Hayakawa was also a little confused and said, "I was just in a bad mood and wanted to go out for a walk. I've had this idea for a long time, and it has nothing to do with the two of you."

At this point, Hayakawa's feelings were very complicated, and his tone became impatient: "In short, take care of yourselves. I need to turn off my phone later, so don't call me. Have fun on your own, okay?"

As he was about to hang up, Riju Ogata's voice suddenly came from the other end of the line.

"Hayakawa..."

The girl said softly, her voice so gentle it was almost a soliloquy: "Have you forgotten the vow you once made to us?"

"You said before that you would never abandon us... Have you forgotten that?"

Upon hearing this, Hayakawa's heart skipped a beat, and then he silently hung up the phone.

Inside the hotel, Ogata Rizu listened to the dial tone on the other end of the phone, glanced at the now-blacked-out screen, then sadly handed the phone back to Furuhashi Fumino, who was sitting in a chair. She then returned to the bedside and slowly lay down, closing her eyes without saying a word.

In the quiet room of the temple, Hayakawa stared at his phone for a long time before turning it off, tossing it into the corner of the bed, and lying down.

There was no oath at all.

I approached you two with ulterior motives from the beginning, but now I'm giving up... and those motives will no longer exist.

Then it seems that there's no need for me to continue associating with Furuhashi and the others.

"..."

Hayakawa looked up at the ceiling, her emotions a jumbled mess, as if she had spilled paint. Memories of her time with the two of them kept replaying in her mind. The photos from the bubble tea shop were still on the wall, showing the boys and girls smiling gently and beautifully at the camera.

During the speech in the auditorium, Riju Ogata stood on the platform and looked down at me with a smile. At that time, I only felt humiliated and sad, but now when I think about it, I feel a mix of emotions.

Hayakawa couldn't help but smile bitterly. It seemed that coming to the temple was indeed the right choice. The wavering of his resolve was unavoidable, and he could only try to slow it down by escaping.

The distant rumble of a tram outside the window filled Hayakawa's mind, and scenes flashed through his head: them discussing problems in the library, watching a movie about games together at home, strolling through the woods on their way to the forest school, and dozing off on the plane to Hokkaido...

Hayakawa couldn't help but recall the hotel room late at night a few days ago, where he and Ogata Riju had played many games of Go. As a Go player, he hadn't won a single game and felt extremely upset... If they continued playing, he probably still wouldn't be able to win.

Hayakawa silently closed her eyes, but the image of Minami Aizawa appeared in her mind.

If Fumino Furuhashi and Rizu Ogata weren't in the same grade as me, or rivals, but rather like Azumi Ominami, who were my seniors or juniors who came in the second year, then we would have a lot more in common, and I wouldn't be so conflicted. But none of that is possible.

"Ugh…"

Hayakawa leaned his head against the pillow, feeling utterly exhausted. Just as he was about to drift off to sleep, a knock came from the wooden door not far from his bed.

"Who?"

Hayakawa stood up instantly, looked towards the door, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Please come in."

The door was pushed open from the outside, and a girl with purple hair, dressed in revealing clothes and looking like she was only a middle school student, walked in from behind the door, looking at Hayakawa calmly.

"Excuse me, who are you?"

Hayakawa looked at the unfamiliar girl in front of her with some confusion, frowning slightly as she examined the girl's face. She vaguely sensed a familiarity in her features: "You're Yuzuki-san's..."

"Sister, third sister, Aoba Kaigetsu,"

The girl calmly answered Hayakawa's question, her expression serene: "There are three sisters in the Aoba family, and I am the youngest."

"Is this so..."

Hayakawa was slightly surprised, then nodded: "Miss Haizuki, what brings you here? Is there something you need from Miss Yuzuki?"

"I'm here to bring you clothes,"

Aoba Haiyue pulled out a neat stack of gray monk robes from behind her and handed them to Hayakawa, saying, "These are the clothes Mr. Hayakawa will wear during his stay at the temple for the next few days. My sister has already washed them. Please take good care of them and don't lose or damage them. There are no more clothes of the same size in the temple."

"Ok."

Hayakawa accepted the monk's robe with great care and said earnestly, "I will keep it safe."

A hint of joy flickered in Qian's heart. He had come all the way to Hokkaido and endured so many miserable things. Even after arriving at the temple, he had not found peace. But now he finally had his own monk's robes and was finally experiencing a bit of the feeling of spiritual practice.

Yes, I will break through my limitations in this temple, awaken anew since my awakening in the third grade of elementary school, and complete the evolution from Hayakawa Shin to Hayakawa Shin!!

Let's start all of this now.

Thinking of this, Hayakawa's will, which had been withered by Fumino Ogata, was rekindled, as if he could already see a stronger Hayakawa with an even more determined will in the future.