Chapter 182

Even up in the mountains, there aren't many stars to see in the city, but there are a few that are exceptionally bright.

"Hmm..."

Hitori cried out with a hint of sorrow.

"Speaking of which, does Hitori still hold the same views as before?"

Ishikawa Hayato confirmed this again.

"Hmm? What did Falcon say?"

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"That's my future goal, and it doesn't matter if I have other girlfriends."

Startled for Hitori, he quickly replied.

"Of course, my goal is the same as Falcon's: to make Kessoku Band the best band."

As Hitori answered Ishikawa Hayato's questions in the order they were asked, she gradually calmed down from her hasty responses.

She suddenly realized his hesitation from his tone and question.

And thinking about how I answered in order, I felt like I was bullying him.

She chuckled slightly, a smile that seemed a little mischievous.

But she still answered honestly.

"As long as Hayabusa doesn't leave me, he can like as many girls as he wants."

"It will be all right?"

Ishikawa Hayato sat up straight and looked at her.

"Hmm..."

Once their eyes met, Hitori reverted to her obedient demeanor and thought for a moment before speaking.

"If possible, it's best not to have too many, otherwise you won't have much time to spend with me..."

She lowered her head and tapped her fingers hesitantly.

Seeing her looking like a wronged little wife, Ishikawa Hayato said with a smile.

"Currently, besides Hitori, the only person I'm dating is Kita. I was dating Kita a while ago, and I think I'll date Nijika in the future. Apart from that, I won't date anyone else."

Although Hitori already knew this, hearing him explain it to himself still made me feel uneasy.

Oh no! Everyone in the band has been chosen by someone, and half of them are already dating. There's only one person who's not dating yet, and one who's temporarily broken up with someone.

Ishikawa Hayato seemed to have noticed her expression and asked with a mischievous grin.

"Does Hitori think I'm terrible?"

"No, no, no!"

Hitori's heart skipped a beat, and she shook her head vigorously, her long hair whipping wildly.

Since it was only a minor matter that she was hiding, Ishikawa Hayato didn't ask her to tell the truth. He just smiled and teased her.

"Really? Then I want to hear Hitori say he likes me."

"Ugh...!"

Hitori placed her hands on the chair, her hands resting slightly on her thighs, and suddenly blushed, steam rising from her head.

For a moment, she couldn't bring herself to tell Ishikawa Hayato how she had confessed her feelings at noon.

She doesn't know where she got the courage from at noon to say so much without any shyness.

However, after mentally preparing herself, she still spoke up.

I like falcons.

Once she started, it was like a floodgate had been opened; she couldn't stop expressing herself.

"I like someone so much that I can't stop liking them, no matter how bad or terrible things get, I can only continue to like them to that extent..."

"Hitori."

Hitori had barely paused when Ishikawa Hayato interrupted her.

"Falcon...?"

Hitori looked at him with surprise; Ishikawa Hayato rarely interrupted her.

Do you remember when the food stalls would guess what I liked to eat?

Hitori realizing what was happening, she blinked and quickly asked.

"So, Falcon, do you like what I picked out?"

"I like it, but it's not always accurate, so I guess I'll have to keep the reward myself."

After Ishikawa Hayato finished speaking in a deliberately mysterious manner, he reached out and pressed down on Hitori's shoulder. Before she could react, he pulled her closer to him.

"Falcon..."

She had barely begun to call out Ishikawa Hayato's name in surprise when her slightly parted mouth was abruptly silenced.

Hitori suddenly opened his eyes wide.

The sensation on her lips sent shivers down her spine.

She never imagined that such a light touch of lips could have such a wonderful feeling.

It was so wonderful that it felt like my life had been illuminated.

At that moment, she felt as if time had stood still.

In the pitch-black night.

The wind rustled through the leaves, and insects chirped incessantly.

In the distance, fireworks rose rapidly into the sky, followed by a sudden, loud explosion.

The next moment, Ishikawa Hayato's profile was flushed red.

In that short period of time, all the information transmitted to her by her five senses was deeply imprinted in her mind.

Seeing him looking intently into her eyes, Hitori didn't back down; instead, they looked back at each other.

They gazed into each other's eyes.

They gazed into each other's eyes, their own eyes reflecting the gazes they held back.

Hitori felt tears welling up in her eyes, but she tried hard to stop them and blinked.

She used to feel that her life was very sad, but now...

She felt...

Happiness has arrived.

147. Two-order

They slowly made their way down the mountain quite some time after the fireworks display ended.

They weren't stopping for the fireworks display; after all, even the most dazzling fireworks can become tiresome. Besides, neither of them had been paying much attention to the fireworks during the event.

In their casual observation, their eyes were fixed on each other.

Casual chatting, joking, and teasing Hitori.

A time you never get tired of.

But as the event ended, the two felt as if their happy time had come to an end, and they complained a bit about the unromantic fireworks display.

Having lost their excuse for being alone in this wonderful, secluded place, and knowing that night was getting deeper, they decided to descend the mountain.

On the way back, it was still Ishikawa Hayato who carried Ichiri on his Hitori.

It wasn't that she was too lazy to walk Hitori, or that she wanted Ishikawa Hayato to carry her—although she had that thought too—but rather...

"Hitori needs to be stronger; she melted right after the first kiss."

Ishikawa Hayato couldn't help but tease Hitori again. He turned his head to look back, but he didn't see a single shadow huddled Hitori him.

"Ugh, Falcon, please stop talking."

Hitori hesitated, then gently turned her head against his back.

That was all she could do. Just as she was about to descend the mountain, she didn't even have the strength to stand up.

Even after resting for so long, she hadn't fully recovered after the light kiss.

"Hmph~"

Ishikawa Hayato's smiling tone carried a hint of perfunctoriness, as if he was already thinking about how to continue teasing her.

Hitori knew quite a bit about her boyfriend's personality and knew he was up to no good again.

She quickly changed the subject.

She still had many questions for Ishikawa Hayato, and even after talking for two or three hours, they still couldn't get enough.

I want to know more about him, and I have so much more to say.

"Then... then... Hayabusa, right, why did Hayabusa say he's a pervert?"

In her haste, she inadvertently posed a question that had puzzled her for a long time but had never been answered directly.

Ishikawa Hayato suddenly stopped in his tracks.

He suppressed his smile and hesitated.

"Um... if it's really that weird, will Hitori break up with me?"

"How could this be!"

He shouted loudly for Hitori.

Ishikawa Hayato shook his head, as if his ears had been shocked by her shout.

Because she had been told not to apologize Hitori choked up twice before continuing.

"I'll have no problem with whatever crazy things Hayabusa does!"

" For Hitori, let's try our best to keep ourselves from melting."

"Hmm... didn't we agree not to tell?"

Hitori complained softly.

Hearing his girlfriend's delicate and adorable tone, Ishikawa Hayato couldn't help but laugh again.

But he quickly stopped smiling and said to Hitori.

"Hitori, do you still have the Summoning Ticket?"

"Um."

Hitori nodded.

As Ishikawa Hayato looked at the long slope in front of him, he breathed a sigh of relief as he carried the load for Hitori.

Since they had already started dating, he felt it was time to talk things out.

"It all started when I was little, um, it's a little embarrassing."

Hitori didn't say a word; she knew perfectly well that what Ishikawa Hayato needed right now wasn't support, but silence.

This is something only someone like her would understand.

She leaned gently against Ishikawa's back, her face pressed against his strong, broad back.

Ishikawa Hayato quickly composed himself and spoke slowly.

"From a young age, I've had a deep sense of alienation from everyone, and this feeling has stayed with me for many years."

Hitori was quite surprised by Ishikawa Hayato's words, although she still remembered Ishikawa Hayato's sister, Ishikawa Hibiki, and their interactions.