Chapter 294, Great
"Come to think of it, Ah Zhuo, the development of the plot is really unexpected... 'Yeah~ Not at all, it's just that looking at beautiful girls makes me feel better.'~"

Kiritani Ren looked at the balcony. The balcony was simple, with a clothes drying rack with men's and women's clothes hanging on it. Under the breeze, the clothes were cut at a consistent angle. There was no doubt that Zhuo and Ling's clothes were all there. Seeing such a scene, it was natural to think that there was no one living in this room anymore. So Ren sighed and imitated someone's listless voice.

Hearing this speech that suddenly sounded familiar, Zhuo froze immediately.

Because it has been so long, Zhuo has forgotten about this matter. It was when he just entered high school and Ling just transferred in. Zhuo not only showed no interest in Ling but also avoided him. This was his response when Ren asked him, "Are you interested in Romanov too?"

And now, seeing the clothes of both people hanging together on the balcony so naturally, one will definitely have all kinds of thoughts, after all, it seems that the two of them have started living together.

"……what is the relationship."

"Yeah, that's good, I'm happy to see you like this."

Ren deliberately did not continue to talk about what happened during that period, nor did he ask further questions. He just observed Zhuo with a smile on his face. Zhuo felt his face twitch.

Maybe being joked about is actually better. At this time, Ren's head is definitely happily imagining all sorts of things between the two of them.

"What are you talking about? Is it something I don't know?"

"That's right--"

"nothing."

"Okay, since the person involved doesn't want to talk about it, it's a pity but forget it."

Even if Kanda was curious, Zhuo didn't intend to dig up that "dark history". How cold he was at the beginning was how shameful it was now. Fortunately, Ren was very understanding, and Zhuo, as the person who was tormented, was really grateful for this.

"By the way, seeing that Zhuo is living a good life, as a friend I am very happy for you. When I came here before, there was always a mountain of piles of piles there~ but now it is gone."

"That's too much. Is that all you have to say?"

"Yeah, ah, even if we live together, we still have to be careful in our daily lives~"

Under Ren's brilliant smile, Zhuo turned his twitching face away. As a man, Zhuo certainly knew what Ren meant by safety.

Although Zhuo thought to himself, "Why do I have to imagine this?", he also knew that in fact, this was how it was seen by other people. It would be hard to believe that adolescent boys and girls who lived under the same roof for a long time were usually respectful to each other. No! No one would think of that at all. It would be hard to understand for an energetic high school student. Living with such a beautiful girl every day and doing nothing, is he a man... Zhuo could also think of that.

At least, Zhuo can assert that there is nothing like that between him and Ling.

Although this is true——

Zhuo secretly glanced at her without letting Ling notice, and sighed softly.

"If I say I like you, I definitely do, and it's also true that I want to take things further."

Zhuo does have this kind of feeling towards Ling.

However, Zhuo felt that it was too selfish to try to gauge Zero's feelings or to have the desire to contact Zero.

What's more, Ling has a lot on his shoulders, and Zhuo can't make things difficult for the person who always takes care of him just because of his own selfish desires.

"What you think doesn't exist. Stop talking nonsense, drink up your tea in one gulp and get ready to go."

“Eh~~ Is this true? Never mind, Yamamoto, Kanda, let’s go.”

"Okay."

Zhuo seemed to have successfully put the matter behind him, and several people began to quickly drink their tea and prepare for their trip.

Zhuo left the choice of the destination to Ren, followed them and watched the backs of several people as they walked out the door and headed for the elevator.

"...I have everything I need in my bag. There is not much to prepare. How about you, Zero?" "Yeah, everything is in that bag."

"so."

At the end, there were only two people left. Zhuo felt a little inexplicably depressed because of the previous association. With this feeling, he checked whether the windows at home were locked, and then unplugged the extra electrical appliances.

Zhuo turned off the lights in the living room and looked at Ling again.

Sure enough, no matter what he said, in Zhuo's eyes, there was only Ling left, and he still thought Ling was the most beautiful. He didn't even remember what Yurina wore today.

and--

"Is there only one year left?"

Although there is no way to say it clearly, nor to fully express my thoughts, but no matter what, Zhuo knows what I feel.

"What's wrong?"

Zhuo was in a daze for a moment, then smiled: "No, I just feel that it is really great to know you."

After Zhuo expressed his frank thoughts, Ling blinked several times, then turned his face away slightly and pursed his lips tightly.

Thinking back to when Zhuo asked Ling something similar a long time ago, and her answers were "I'm not the type that people like," and "I won't get anything even if you praise me like that," Zhuo gave a small bitter smile.

"Ah, you don't like to hear these words, right? Sorry."

"No."

"no?"

“…Yes, but also no.”

Seeing Ling turning away, Zhuo was a little confused, but seeing that she didn't seem to have any intention of saying it out loud, he had to give up and walked towards the door with Ling.

Considering walking, Zero wore not sneakers or casual shoes today, but long boots, a eclectic style of Japanese and Western styles.

Ling bent down and lowered her head, shaking the decoration on her hairpin, putting on her long boots, and then quietly walked towards Zhuo who had gone outside a step ahead to hold the door.

She looked straight ahead and walked past Zhuo as if nothing had happened. The distance between them was closer than she had imagined.

Then she suddenly stopped, turned her head and looked up at him.

"wash."

"Ok?"

"I think so too. It's great to meet you."

After whispering a few words, Ling passed by Zhuo smoothly and naturally, and walked slowly into the elevator. Zhuo just stood there stiffly.

It seemed as if all the cells in my body did not belong to me. My blood vessels were like thawing glaciers in spring, running freely, carrying joy and emotion directly to my mind, occupying all the emotions in my mind.

"That's enough."

Why do we have to pursue results? Isn’t the current situation good enough?

"That's enough."

Miss Zero Razumovskaya Romanov, I like you. I know it's impossible but I still like you~
(End of this chapter)