MTL - Reborn In Tokyo After Picking Up Sayu Who Ran Away From Home-Chapter 645 hysterical madness

   Early the next morning.

   Without any accident, Xintiaoxiang became hot.

  Looking at the 38.5°C number on the thermometer, no matter how reluctant she was, she could honestly ask for leave from school and rest at home.

   "I'm sorry, Xiaoxiang. I'm going to school today too. Remember to take your medicine on time and have a good rest. I'll be right back as soon as I finish my school work!"

  Yu Serizawa tirelessly made many instructions, and then hurried to her school.

  Although high school seniors are free to choose whether to go to school or not during this period, they still have to go to school when necessary. Yu Serizawa is in this situation today.

   Having said that, the person concerned also made proper arrangements before leaving the apartment and did not leave his sick roommate behind.

  Xinjoxiang touched the fever-reducing patch on her forehead, then turned her head to look aside, the bedside table was full of things that Serizawa Yu helped to prepare.

  From fever reducers, thermometers, tissues, sports drinks, to hot porridge kept warm in clay pots, to towels and basins on chairs.

  Basically all the things that a patient with a fever may need, the other party has prepared for her in advance.

  Xin Tiaoxiang drank the fever-reducing medicine, fumbled to take out the phone from under the pillow, and put it down in disappointment.

  Of course, that person didn't send her any messages.

   "That's right... After all, I made the president angry."

  She moaned softly, with a muffled nasal voice.

  Actually, she has had a bit of a cold since last night.

   Rather, after being in the heavy rain for so long, it is strange not to catch a cold.

  She thought she would get better after a night of rest, but she couldn't sleep all night because of her upset, which made her state worse and worse.

  The original symptoms were limited to headache and runny nose, but now they were also accompanied by sore throat and weak tiredness, all of which dominated her body.

   "Hoo—"

  Xinjoxiang stared blankly at the ceiling, exhaling more chaotic and scorching breath than usual.

  Although she had no appetite, she ate a small bowl of porridge.

   Perhaps she had expected this a long time ago. Serizawa Yu cooked rice porridge with prunes, and the ratio of rice to water was about 3:7.

   Eat it in one bite, the thick aroma of porridge spreads on the tongue, and a little salt added in it fully brings out the original taste of rice.

  The mixed plum dried meat brings a mild sour and salty taste, which not only adds to the flavor of the porridge, but also forms a wonderful balance.

  Xintiaoxiang doesn’t like to eat that kind of salty prunes, but prefers this kind of slightly sweet and mildly sour prunes, which taste quite refreshing.

  Because Serizawa Yu carefully picked out the seeds from the prunes before cooking, so she can enjoy them without worry.

  As for why prunes should be added to porridge, the person concerned swears that it can cure colds.

  Xin Tiaoxiang, whose brain was slightly hot, had no intention of caring about such baseless rumors. After drinking the porridge, she rustled back to bed.

  Under the influence of both physical and mental exhaustion, she quickly committed herself to the gradual drowsiness and fell asleep.

   Faintly, there seemed to be someone's conversation and the sound of cooking in my ears.

   When Xinjoxiang raised her heavy eyelids, the plump and soft F-cup first came into view.

  Looking up the sweater that was propped up, I saw a girl with long brown hair standing quietly by the bed and staring at her.

"…Um?"

   It took three seconds to recognize the face, Shinjoka murmured, "Miss S...?"

   "Are you awake? Would you like some water?"

  Sayu said softly, and in line with the movement of her sitting up, poured a glass of sports drink and handed it to her.

   Xintiaoxiang frowned and took a few sips from the cup before finally having the energy to observe the surrounding situation.

  Unknowingly, it seems to be afternoon.

  The warm sunset replaced the morning sun, dyeing the room orange red. The crow's neighing came from outside the window, and it was especially mournful in the dim twilight.

  Xintiaoxiang looked at the girl next to the bed again, and breathed out a burning breath: "...Why are you here? Where is Xiao Xi?"

   "Well, I came here with Asami. Miss Serizawa asked me to take care of you first, and she went to buy ingredients for dinner herself."

   "Is that so..." Xintiaoxiang rubbed her forehead and asked again: "...What time is it?"

   Probably because of a good night's sleep, she felt a little better.

   Sayu glanced at the phone, "It's 4:30 in the afternoon. According to Miss Serizawa, Miss Xinjo, you probably slept for a few hours."

"Right…"

   Xintiaoxiang also picked up the phone and looked at it, and found that it was all greeting messages from friends, so she put it down again.

   "Well, Miss Xintiao, have you taken your temperature?"

   "Measured once in the morning, but not yet."

   "Do you want to measure it again?"

  Sayu said as she handed over the thermometer and took the cup from her hand.

  Xinjoxiang didn't refuse this either, calmly unbuttoned two pajamas buttons, and sent the thermometer from the collarbone area to the armpit.

   Not long after, a vague electronic sound sounded from inside the pajamas.

  Take out the thermometer and take a look, the number 38.1°C appears on the screen.

   "Great, your body temperature is dropping well."

  Sayu, who also saw this number, breathed a sigh of relief, her shoulders relaxed slightly, "Although I still have a little fever, it seems that I don't need to go to the hospital."

   "...it seems so."

  Xin Tiaoxiang responded noncommittally, and buttoned her pajamas again, "I'll take another medicine before going to bed at night, and I should be almost fine tomorrow."

   "That... commercially available drugs can only relieve the symptoms, but cannot eliminate the virus itself. Miss Xintiao, you should take a good rest and let the body's immune system function."

   Facing Sayu's nagging, Shinjoka tilted her head slightly, and when she was about to say something, there was a faint sound of "Gu~" in her stomach.

  She has only drank a small bowl of porridge since morning, so she will inevitably feel hungry. This is purely a physiological instinct and cannot be controlled.

  The room was already quiet at the moment, so Sayu naturally heard the sound, and immediately said:

   "Well, I actually made something with the ingredients I have at home. If Miss Shinjo doesn't mind, would you like some?"

   "... Huh? You made it yourself?"

   "Yes. Because Miss Serizawa said you didn't have lunch, I thought you would be hungry when you got up, so I made a little something without authorization, please forgive me."

   "What have you done?"

   "I prepared some yam paste that can be used as a rice bowl. I heard that eating this is good for your health when you are sick. In addition, I also cooked some miso soup... Does Miss Xinjo have any taboos?"

   "I have no food restrictions, but I like sweet things."

  Hearing what Shinjoka said, Sayu had a thoughtful expression on his face.

   "Since this is the case... can I add some blueberry jam on top of the yam? But it seems to become a dessert, and it will be a bit strange to eat with white rice... Can I serve them separately?"

"Can."

   "I understand, then I will prepare now."

   Sayu got up and walked to the kitchen after saying that, and then returned to the bed with the tray.

  She put the tray and the food on it on the bedside table, and gave the bowl with the yam paste along with the spoon first.

   "Come, please use."

   "Well, thanks."

   "No, I have to thank you here... Thank you Miss Xintiao for allowing me to join the association."

  Xintiaoxiang glanced at her thoughtfully, took a spoonful of yam puree with blueberry sauce, and put it into her mouth.

  The slightly cool yam puree melts on the tip of the tongue, with a dense and delicate taste, paired with sweet blueberry sauce, it tastes refreshing and appetizing.

  Her expression involuntarily relaxed, and she took small bites of food at a slightly faster speed.

  Perhaps because of the consideration of nutrition, Sayu Mori didn’t have much mashed yam. Shinjoka quickly finished the dessert and turned her attention to the steaming miso soup.

  Seeing this, Sayu thoughtfully brought over the bowl containing miso soup, and at the same time took away the empty bowl.

   "If you don't mind, you can drink and watch this. I think Miss Xintiao may not have much appetite, so I adjusted the taste a little bit."

  Xintiaoxiang snorted, took the soup bowl and blew twice, seduced by the alluring aroma, took a sip.

   “…delicious.”

  Her eyes showed surprise, and she couldn't help admiring.

   You must know that she has lived with Serizawa Yu for so long, her taste has long been cultivated a lot, and ordinary food cannot easily impress her.

  However, this seemingly unremarkable miso soup is not inferior to Xiao Xi's craftsmanship in taste, and even faintly surpasses it, which is really amazing.

   Facing her sincere praise, Sayu showed a sincere smile and waved her hand modestly.

   "Thank you for the compliment, Miss Shinjo, it's good that you like it. In fact, Iwanami-san... I mean, Yusuke also likes to drink miso soup."

  Sayu's fair cheeks flushed slightly, and she was a little embarrassed by the words she said carelessly.

  Xinjoxiang stared at her face, quietly drank miso soup, and finally poured rice into it, and ate it all as if it were rice in soup, and the hunger in her stomach was replaced by a sense of fullness.

   "I'm full, thank you for the hospitality."

   "No, a simple meal is not a respect."

   Sayu put away the tableware and stood up.

   "...Then I'll wash the dishes first. I've changed the water in the basin here. If you need to wipe off your sweat, Miss Xintiao, you can use this, but remember to wet the towel and wring it out before wiping it."

  Xinjoxiang first glanced at the towel and basin next to her, and then asked Sayu who started to wash the dishes:

   "You mean Ms. S, are you trying to bribe me now~?"

   "...Huh? No, I don't have that kind of thought. I did all these things voluntarily. Miss Xinjo doesn't need to care. I will remember your kindness well."

   "But, Ms. S, is it okay for you to come here to take care of me? Your bodyguard seems to have been beaten badly by the president that day~ Is it all right?"

  Sayu paused for a while, and turned her head with a wry smile.

   "Thank you, Ms. Xinjo, for your concern...Mr. Lin is fine, and Yusuke also showed mercy at that time."

  Xin Tiaoxiang raised the corners of his mouth mockingly, and said sarcastically: "The president is not an ordinary person, it's all because your bodyguards don't have the eyes to provoke him, and the injury is their own fault."

  Sayu turned back silently, and whispered: "Well... it's all my fault, and I caused trouble for everyone."

  The room fell silent.

  One of the two washes the dishes, and the other wipes sweat with a towel.

  Perhaps the effect of the medicine has played a role. Although the sense of burnout on the body is still not relieved, as the body temperature drops, Xintiaoxiang feels that her thoughts are much clearer than before going to bed.

  At this time, Sayu suddenly spoke.

   "...Miss Shinjo, can I ask you something?"

"What's up?"

   "Miss Xinjo, what is your relationship with Yusuke?"

  Xintiao Xiang raised her eyebrows slightly, and asked instead: "About this, Miss S, what do you think~?"

   "... I think you should be more than ordinary classmates or friends, but it's not that kind of relationship, right?"

   "bingo~"

  Xinjoxiang snapped her fingers playfully, and said intentionally, "If I told you that the president and I have done it countless times, would you be jealous?"

   Sayu was silent for a while: "...No, I don't have that qualification."

   "Hee hee~ That's exactly what you said. After all, to everyone, Miss S, you are just a country girl who ran out of nowhere. Everyone absolutely hates you."

"Everyone…?"

   "Hmm~ Those girls you saw the day before yesterday who were with the president, do you want to know their relationship with the president~?"

   "..."

  Sayu put the washed dishes into the drainer basket, turned around and asked, "If I want to know, Miss Xinjo, would you tell me?"

  Her expression was very calm, as if she had already had some guesses in her heart.

   Xintiao Xiang lazily leaned against the head of the bed, "I can tell you, but what do you want in exchange?"

   "What does Miss Xintiao want?"

   "Are you asking me to tell you~?"

  Xinjoxiang pretended to think for a moment, and said straight to the point: "Then I want to know about you and the president, and why you called the president Yanami-san."

  Sha Xian was taken aback for a moment, then showed a hesitant expression, and remained silent for a while.

"this…"

   "Forget it, if you find it difficult, you can give me a cup of hot milk with a little more sugar in it."

"Eh-?"

   "Can't you hear me?"

   "No... I heard it, it's just... Ms. Xinjo thinks this is all right?" Sayu asked suspiciously.

   As an exchange condition, this kind of request is too childish.

  Xinjoxiang lowered her eyes slightly, and said flatly: "...It happens that I am in a good mood now, so I will take it as a reward for the cooking you just made, so it's okay."

   So Sayu didn't say much anymore, quickly heated a glass of milk in the microwave and added sugar, and then sat down on the chair beside the bed.

   "...the milk is still a little hot, Miss Xintiao, do you want to drink it now?"

   "Let's put it there first, I'll drink it later."

"good."

   Shinjoka looked at Sayu who was sitting on a chair with a serious face, and felt very funny for no reason.

   She thought for a while, and just told about that person, and weaving the inextricable threads of last September.

  What happened after being taken back to Tokyo by Shiwa.

  The time of self-deprecation.

  All kinds of behaviors that hurt others and self.

   In fact, it is not a person to face.

  Gentle and generous teacher.

  Mysterious sister Yu.

  A steadfast senior.

  A girl who silently supports her.

  Duplicate younger sister.

  And the person who was supported and redeemed by everyone and successfully walked out of the shadows.

  After everything was said, Shinjoka made a conclusion.

  "—In short, these are all things I know from my own point of view. Only the president and them themselves know what some things actually are. I can only tell you what I know."

   Before he knew it, Sayu's eyes were wet. Tears filled the beautiful amber eyes, which turned red, and they were trying not to shed tears.

   Seeing this, Xinjoxiang said rather speechlessly:

   "I can't stand it, you really love to cry. Last time was the day before yesterday and it is still the same now, it seems like someone is bullying you."

  Sayu hurriedly wiped her eyes with her sleeves, sniffed her nose and said, "...I'm sorry, I just hate myself, I think I'm so annoying."

   "Yes~ So you have self-knowledge."

   "Miss Xinjo, do you also... hate me?"

   "Well~ I hate you, very much."

  As if frightened by her bluntness, Sayu choked, "...Miss Shinjo, you are really straightforward."

   "Yes~"

  Xinjoxiang didn't care about this, and with a gaze that seemed to be looking somewhere in the distance, she said softly:

   "Anyway, I don't care what other people think of me in this world except the president."

  She paused here, and then continued:

   "So? Ms. S, you know everything now, what are you going to do next? Do you stay? Or leave? By the way, I personally recommend you to choose the second one~"

"-I do not go."

   "Hey...?"

   Sayu let out a breath of "huh-", looked directly into her eyes, and bowed.

   "Thank you, Miss Xintiao, for your willingness to tell me this. As I said that day, I must wait for an answer, until he admits that I look at me squarely, and I will never give up before that."

   "But with your current situation, Ms. S, you are simply rejected by everyone including the president... But forget it, anyway, these things have nothing to do with me, just do whatever you want."

  Sayu straightened her body, and suddenly asked with a serious expression: "What about you, Miss Xinjo?"

   "... Huh?" Xinjoxiang blinked and tilted her head, "What am I?"

   "Ms. Xinjo, among the things you just said, it seems that you didn't mention anything about yourself. Between you and Yusuke... how do you think of him?"

   There are so many questions, this girl is really annoying.

  Xintiaoxiang pulled the hair on the right side behind her ear, pursed her lips and smiled, "Miss S, can you come closer?"

   "Huh? Is it like this...?"

   "Hmm~"

  Looking at Sayu who unsuspectingly brought her upper body closer, Shinjoka narrowed her eyes meaningfully.

   "Ms. S, have you heard of Kabukicho?"

   "Kabukicho? That... Ms. Shinjo, are you talking about the famous custom street?"

   "Well~ that's the place. I actually grew up in that kind of place where fish and dragons are mixed together~?"

"…Huh?"

  “Because my family opened a tavern there, I have spent about half of my life there.

  I have seen many dangerous things that ordinary tourists cannot see, which makes my values ​​​​different from ordinary people. "

   "Is... so?"

  Sayu showed a confused expression, and for a moment didn't understand what he wanted to express.

  Xin Tiaoxiang smiled sweetly and talked.

   "Then~ the person who brought me out of that place is the president."

   "Although I don't know the specific reason, but thanks to your blessing, I was fortunate enough to find the best small wallet in the world."

   "At the same time, because of you, the only thing I got in my life is gone now. It can be said that you are both my noble person and my enemy."

   "You just asked me what I think of the president, I will only say this once—"

  Speaking, Shinjoka raised her right hand, poked Sayu’s forehead lightly with her slender index finger, lowered her voice but said clearly:

   "Because of you, I have lost my shelter now. If you hurt that person again in the future, I will kill you and then commit suicide~~"

"-Huh?"

  Frantic speech made Sayu's pupils shrink, and his mouth opened slightly.

  Xinjoxiang suddenly approached her, staring at her from a very close distance, with a faint flash of madness in her eyes.

   "Listen, Miss S—

  I am not a normal person myself, and I will not deal with problems "gentlely" like Kasumigaoka-senpai and the others. I will only use my accustomed thinking to solve things.

  Once your existence becomes a hindrance or a bad thing to the president, I will not hesitate to do it.

  I said this, do you understand~? "

   "—!"

  Seeing the girl who said these words in a cute tone, Sayu suddenly felt a little suffocated.

  The eyes are different from the previous casual atmosphere, exuding sharpness and hysteria, making people involuntarily associate with some extreme things.

  Her heart beat heavily and she was speechless.

   "Hey~Miss S, are you scared?"

  Xin Tiaoxiang chuckled, wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes while laughing, and said:

   "Okay~ I was just joking just now, and I won't really kill people, don't worry."

   "Xintiao...Miss..."

   Sayu muttered looking at the face close at hand, unconsciously clenched her lips, and then hugged Xinjoxiang into her arms.

   "I'm sorry, Miss Shinjo... I'm really sorry... And, thank you... Really thank you..."

  Xinjoxiang listened to the crying in her ear, and pushed it away in annoyance, but Sayu still lowered her head and kept repeating thank you and sorry.

   "It's said that you got the wrong partner, what's the use of saying these things to me?"

  She impatiently picked up the mug that was set aside, and after taking two sips, she couldn't help complaining.

   "...What's the matter? Ms. S, did you add salt, and the milk turned salty?"

  Sayu didn't speak, just stared at her in a daze, tears streaming from the corners of her eyes.

  Xintiaoxiang quickly lowered her head, not wanting to look at that face again.

   She really still hated this girl, it was useless except crying.

   But it doesn't matter, her personal likes and dislikes don't matter at all, as long as that person likes it...

  She bit her lower lip tightly, her expression twisted slightly.

  The breath exhaled from the nasal cavity seems to be a little hot again.

   Tick, tick.

   Picked up the cup again and took a sip of milk.

  —Sure enough, it is still very salty.

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