The two people sat on the sofa across from each other, without saying a word to each other.
Because of what happened before, their relationship has not yet reconciled.
Occasionally, the eyes would be contacted, but would be quickly lost.
Perhaps it is distance that creates beauty. The invisible but existing gap prevents the two people from being as close as before.
“It’s beautiful.”
Kurosawa Mitsuru looked at her pretty face and couldn't help but admire her in his heart.
Before this, he had never seen Miss Ninomiya like this, that is, in her pajamas.
It might not be a nightgown, but the silky smooth fabric and soft dried fruit color added a touch of fragility to her cool and elegant appearance.
White wrists, slender snow-white neck, long calves, and bare feet in slippers without manicure or makeup.
The only flaw, which makes people feel distressed, is her dark circles.
"well."
Ninomiya Chizuru sat on the sofa, and from time to time she saw his deep and beautiful eyes, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart.
I have to say that Kurosawa Hikaru's eyes are very beautiful, very dark, but his facial features are deep and three-dimensional. His eyes look a bit cold, but they are extremely attractive, tender and affectionate, and fascinating.
Such beautiful eyes, it would be great if I could just look at her.
Compared to before, his appearance has not changed much, but compared to his previous high spirits and confidence, his temperament now has a bit more melancholy, as if he has some worries.
"It's a bit late. I'm going back first."
After sitting in silence for a while, Kurosawa Mitsuru glanced around the living room, looked at the wall clock and spoke.
The time I entered was 11:12 just now, but it is now 11:35, so I have been sitting there for quite a long time.
"Um."
When Ninomiya Chizuru heard this, she looked up at him and nodded slightly.
"Didn't you try to keep me?" Seeing her nod, Kurosawa Mitsuru couldn't help feeling sorry.
He didn't think of sharing a bed with her, but this was a two-bedroom, one-living-room apartment after all, and there was an empty room.
If it was before the relationship hit rock bottom, maybe he could have stayed here for a night.
"It's just a matter of time."
However, Kurosawa Hikaru was not discouraged, but was mentally prepared for a protracted war.
Being able to receive a message from Ms. Ninomiya tonight is already a major development.
You know, this morning he felt that everything was over, and he was having a terrible headache when he was alone at home.
Unexpectedly, forgetting to send a message last night turned out to be a blessing in disguise, forcing Miss Ninomiya to write him back.
They came to the entrance together, and Kurosawa Hikaru sat down to put on his shoes.
"When you pass by your neighbor's house later, turn your back on him."
Ninomiya Chizuru stood with one arm folded, watching him put on his shoes, and spoke.
"Why?"
Hearing this request, Kurosawa Mitsuru was a little surprised.
"There's an auntie living next door who's usually quite gossipy. If she's watching from the peephole and sees you leaving my house so late, especially if she finds out you're a student at the University of Tokyo, it'll be very troublesome."
Seeing that he didn't understand, Ninomiya Chizuru explained it to him.
Aunts are the most gossipy group, they love to watch the fun and have a strong ability to spread gossip.
The mere news that a man came to visit her in the middle of the night would have a certain impact on her reputation.
If people found out that this man was the student she was in charge of before she resigned, it might even become social news.
In Japan, teacher-student love is a taboo.
This was also the reason why when she was a teacher before, she didn't dare to have too much contact with Kurosawa. She only dared to have a little contact with him when she was traveling far away or in remote and deserted places.
Originally, after she quit her job as a teacher, she could be more bold in being with Kurosawa Hikaru... But then something like that happened, and everything went wrong.
"It's so serious... Then I should wait until tomorrow to leave?"
Kurosawa Hikaru realized her troubles and followed suit.
"It's troublesome if you're seen visiting me in the middle of the night. It would be even more troublesome if someone saw you leaving my house early in the morning. Besides, there are many people around during the day."
In response to this suggestion, Ninomiya Chi raised her hand to hold her hair and shook her head.
Even though it was so late, she had no intention of asking Kurosawa to stay here overnight, and this was the reason.
If Kurosawa were to stay here overnight, the situation would only become more complicated and troublesome.
There are many people related to the University of Tokyo in this apartment. In addition to the teachers and students on campus, there are also some graduates of the University of Tokyo and their parents.
She is a celebrity in this apartment building. After all, she is a rare female teacher in the University of Tokyo.
As for Kurosawa Hikaru, he is now a prominent figure in the University of Tokyo. After the Kyudo competition, discussions about him in various school groups have skyrocketed.
"How about I sit for a while longer? If I stay a little later, I can be sure it's safe."
When Kurosawa Mitsuru saw the gentleness and beauty revealed in the way she tied her hair, he couldn't help but speak.
Originally, he had made up his mind to leave, knowing full well that it was impossible to resolve the relationship issues between the two of them tonight, but in his heart, he still wanted to spend more time with Miss Ninomiya.
Even if the atmosphere is awkward, as long as I can be with her and feel her presence, it's good.
"… "
Hearing this suggestion, Ninomiya Chizuru was a little tempted, but her eyes were looking at the shoes he had already put on.
In fact, she also wanted to stay with Kurosawa for a while longer. Although she was annoyed and sad to see him, it was still better than not seeing him at all.
However, he had already put on his shoes, and if he was asked to take them off and sit back for a while, the situation would probably be even more embarrassing.
"I'm a little thirsty, let me drink some water before I go."
Silence is sometimes also a form of answer. Kurosawa Hikaru noticed her gaze and shamelessly took off the shoes he had just put on.
"Are you thirsty?"
Ninomiya Chizuru couldn't help but ask when she saw him take off his shoes and stand up.
"I just ran all the way from home to the street, hailed a taxi, and then arrived at this apartment. Because I didn't have an elevator card, I climbed all the way up."
Kurosawa Hikaru nodded slightly and explained.
Perhaps his body has been greatly strengthened with the help of various permanent skills, but he is still a human being after all.
He made two full-out sprints and climbed seven floors in one breath. Although he was not panting heavily, it was inevitable that he would feel a little dry in the mouth. Moreover, he did not even have time to drink a sip of water when he returned home from his part-time job.
"Did you come up by stairs?"
Suddenly realizing this situation, a strange look appeared in Ninomiya Chizuru's beautiful eyes.
Come to think of it, it only took Kurosawa Hikaru ten minutes to reach her doorstep after receiving her message.
Although this sudden visit made people feel helpless... but if you think about it carefully, his cell phone was broken, and he rushed all the way here just to give her an answer, you can imagine his anxiety.
"Fortunately, you live on the seventh floor, not the seventeenth, but the twenty-seventh." Kurosawa Mitsuru smiled.
"I was negligent. I'll go get you a glass of water."
When Ninomiya Chizuru saw the handsome smile on his face, she pursed her lips, her arms trembled slightly, she raised her head and fiddled with her hair, then turned around and walked back into the house.
Seeing her actions, Kurosawa Hikaru hurriedly followed.
"Give."
When Kurosawa Hikaru sat on the sofa again, Ninomiya Chizuru brought him a paper cup and a 2-liter bottle of mineral water.
"???"
When Kurosawa Hikaru saw this scene, he couldn't help but look sideways. He didn't expect this bottle of mineral water.
“This is ice water.”
Facing his strange look, Ninomiya Chizuru explained.
Maybe the tap water in Japan can be drunk directly, but she is still used to such large bottles of mineral water... After all, she doesn't have to go to the tap to get water again and again, which saves time and effort.
"Thank you." Kurosawa Mitsuru nodded, then unscrewed the bottle cap, poured a glass of water, and drank it all in one gulp.
"ah… "
Kurosawa Mitsuru exclaimed in admiration, drinking ice water was really refreshing in this hot summer.
Sitting back in the previous seat, Ninomiya Chizuru saw that he looked very comfortable and relaxed after replenishing water. She felt a little happy, but then she felt annoyed.
This bad guy is nice to her and also nice to other women. It really makes people wonder what to do with him.
I was so excited that I broke my phone just by hearing her say good night.
In the end, even though his cell phone was broken, he still rushed over from his house in a hurry just to give her an answer.
Such actions, showing concern and care, are hard not to be happy about.
When Kurosawa Hikaru finished drinking the water and looked up, he met a gaze.
The sad look on Ninomiya Chizuru's charming face is very touching.
This look and gaze is as if looking at a heartless man, with complicated emotions.
Being stared at by her like this, Kurosawa Mitsuru felt very guilty and poured himself another glass of ice water and drank it.
"I wonder if Ms. Runa told her..."
Feeling guilty, Kurosawa Mitsuru was also worried in his heart.
What exactly is this matter? Of course, it is about Xiao Youji joining the Zero Time Agency.
He couldn't justify himself on this matter. After all, Miss Ninomiya contributed a lot of the start-up capital for the firm to rent a house and even open it.
Even though he cared, he just couldn't ask... The atmosphere of their meeting was awkward enough, and it would only get worse if he mentioned other girls.
He had already made up his mind not to mention anything about other women unless they asked about it.
There is no follow-up to this matter yet, so it would be better to wait until tomorrow to ask Miss Runa.
If the firm wants to make money, it is still too weak to rely on his own strength. If Xiao Yuki is added to expand the business, the speed of its rise will only be faster.
The two of them didn't say anything, they just sat there in silence.
After sitting for a while, Kurosawa Mitsuru felt extremely tortured.
Because this time, Miss Ninomiya's resentment seemed to be overflowing and could not be hidden at all.
"It's 12 o'clock, it's almost time to go back."
Until twelve o'clock, the wall clock sounded the full hour, and Kurosawa Mitsuru seized the opportunity to speak.
"Um."
Ninomiya Chizuru didn't notice that her eyes were full of resentment, she just felt that the atmosphere was very stiff, and she didn't stop him when she saw him wanting to go home.
"Go to bed early, good night."
Coming to the entrance again, Kurosawa Hikaru put on his shoes, turned around and said.
"the same as you."
When greeting each other in person, Ninomiya Chizuru's lips moved slightly, but she couldn't say the words "good night" and finally changed direction.