Chapter 188

She clearly wanted to remind her, but was immediately rebuffed.

Horikita and she are completely different.

On the other side...

Nakano-kun arrived at the small fountain near the shopping street and walked around it. Soon, he realized that as soon as he took a step with his left foot, he felt as if he had stepped on something.

This is a concrete floor, so it couldn't be made of pebbles or anything like that.

Moving his foot aside, Nakano Yuu looked down and discovered a small amulet.

The amulet is embroidered with doves and heart-shaped patterns, meaning it is a prayer for finding love and a romantic relationship.

And now.

Although I stepped on it accidentally, I finally found it.

Nakano Yuu picked up the amulet and patted off the dust.

Time quickly passed to the next day.

"Good morning!"

"Good morning, you must be exhausted from yesterday. We'll start physical training today."

The next day was a regular school day, and Asahina, like the other students, took the elevator to the first-floor lobby.

But she wasn't very interested.

Her amulet was missing. Even though she searched for it all night and continued looking for it back in her dorm, she still found nothing.

So, she finally admitted with frustration that the amulet was indeed lost.

Asahina suddenly felt like crying; how could it have been lost so suddenly?

If it's just a regular amulet, that's fine; it's mostly for psychological comfort.

After all, the greatest purpose of an amulet is to be worn on one's person to ward off disasters.

However, Asahina Nazuna is different.

Because what she sought was fate, it was love!

Because she was smart from a young age, she didn't feel happy like ordinary girls when she saw boys using all sorts of clumsy methods to attract her attention, nor did she feel that being pursued was something to be proud of.

Because she doesn't enjoy being fawned over like ordinary girls, if you had to say, she prefers to go back to simplicity.

In other words, she actually longed for love.

She looked down on boys with low IQs, and disliked arrogant and extremely selfish people like Miyabi Nagumo.

So she pinned all her hopes on her amulet, hoping it would help her meet her soulmate.

However, the amulet was lost.

I don't know where Asahina Nazuna lost it, or if someone picked it up.

Thinking this, she had just stepped off the elevator when she was called back.

"Asahina- san, please wait a moment."

The manager on the first floor saw Asahina and quickly stood up, waving to her and pointing to the lost and found counter hanging on the wall, asking, "Excuse me, is this amulet yours?"

Asahina paused for a moment, then walked over and quickly found a charm embroidered with a dove pattern.

"This is indeed mine. Was it brought to the lost and found?"

Asahina was somewhat surprised.

She was worried she'd lost her amulet forever, but... it's right here! Could it be that she left it in the lobby yesterday when she went out?

"A boy delivered it, but it was too late last night, so he didn't call you down. He just asked you to pass it on if he saw you."

The administrator smiled, even with a hint of mockery in his eyes, "Asahina, mentioning your name on purpose might mean you know someone."

"Profound."

Asahina was also a little curious, but she still went over and gently took off the amulet, feeling relieved and secretly glad.

In Japan, amulets have their own unique name: omamori (御守).

As for omamori (amulet), they were originally used to ward off evil spirits and dispel bad luck. Gradually, they were extended to symbolize traffic safety, safe childbirth, good marriage, academic success, and health, becoming a symbol of wishes.

And each amulet, carrying a different wish, has a different name.

For example, people might buy victory charms before entrance exams or competitions.

For example, when a child is born, people might buy amulets for their child.

For example, elderly people might buy longevity amulets for their birthdays.

Couples would buy amulets symbolizing their union.

Asahina Nazuna's amulet is a charm for finding a good match.

The "Love Amulet" is for couples, provided they have a boyfriend and their wish is to get married.

The "Good Match" charm is for those seeking a boyfriend.

If you're not familiar with them, you won't understand the difference.

Asahina Nazuna understands these things well because she believes in them.

Who found it?

Asahina Nazuna turned to the female administrator and asked softly.

"He's a very handsome guy."

The female building manager immediately gave a teasing smile. "But not from this building. So, perhaps it's your destiny."

If it's not this building, then it means they're not in the same grade. So, is it true that her destiny lies in another grade?

"It's fate..."

Asahina lowered her head, her pretty face slightly flushed pink.

She believes in these things; otherwise, she wouldn't have asked for them.

She's just a normal girl who also hopes to meet her Mr. Right.

However, if she were to choose, she wouldn't be satisfied with any of them.

Therefore, she left the decision to fate.

And for all this time, the amulet had never fallen off, yet it was lost yesterday.

And it was picked up by someone as soon as it was thrown away.

This is simply like a dream.

But the thought of fate and being with a complete stranger makes her afraid and hesitant.

"Wait a moment..."

Asahina suddenly realized what was happening, looked up at the female administrator, and asked, "You mean he knows me?"

"Yes."

The administrator nodded slightly, somewhat puzzled. If he didn't know her, why would he specifically ask for it to be given to Asahina?

Huh?

Asahina looked puzzled, because she didn't know any juniors or seniors from different grades.

Wait a moment.

"Is the guy you're talking about handsome, about the same height Nagumo, but with short black hair and bright, expressive eyes that make him attractive, though not the piercing type?"

Asahina quickly inquired.

"Hora, so you did know her after all."

"That's what the administrator said."

"They all hit the target."

"..."

Asahina.

"..."

Ah?

So, it really is that Nakano junior from Class 1-D student I met at the steakhouse last night?

Yes.

He texted her to ask what had happened, and she told him that she had lost her amulet, and that he and Kushida -senpai had gone to look for it, but they hadn't found it.

It was only a little past seven o'clock at that time, and Asahina thanked them, saying he would find time to treat them to a meal.

Only.

"What time did he deliver the amulet last night?"

Asahina remembered that the administrator had just said that the other person thought it was too late, so they hadn't contacted her to come down.

"Current access is on."

"That's what the administrator said."

"That's why I didn't let you come down so late."

"..."

Asahina.

Ahhh.

The curfew is 11 PM, so does that mean the other party hasn't given up and has been searching?

The two were just ordinary junior students, and at most they had exchanged a few words during Special Exam last semester.

If Asahina believed that amulets could bring good fortune, then losing hers would allow someone destined to find it.

So perhaps this is a sign of fate.

She felt a slight resistance to strangers, but now, knowing how persistent and helpful they were, how could she refuse?

On the other side...

"Achoo!"

Nagumo had already arrived in the classroom.

"Nagumo, you're up early today."

One student said.

"I probably couldn't sleep, so I woke up very early this morning."

"Miyabi Nagumo said."

Moreover, although he texted Asahina last night, she ignored him. It seems he'll have to try to appease her again today.

Therefore, childhood sweethearts are indeed special.

Thinking this way.

"Achoo!"

Nagumo realized he had sneezed again.

Could it be a cold?

Nagumo was somewhat surprised. How could someone as healthy as herself catch a cold? It seemed she'd have to force herself to go to bed early tonight.

Meanwhile, Sakayanagi Arisu also entered the classroom.

"Beep beep!"