Anime: Desolate Darkness

"Does my sister have any friends at school? How should I talk to her appropriately?"

In the wide and bright corridor of the Sobu High School teaching building, Toyohama and Hana followed closely behind Kimura Takumi on the way to the second-year Class A, and asked worriedly.

Kimura Takumi looked back at Toyohama and Hana who looked worried, and after thinking for a moment, he replied, "As far as I know, Sakurajima-san seems to have only one person who can be called a friend in school, and that is Ryune-san from the first-year class D.

As for talking... you don't actually need to take the initiative to talk. When someone comes to talk to you, just glance at them casually. You don't have to respond."

"Ah?" Toyohama and Hana obviously did not expect that Kimura Takumi would give such a suggestion, and were a little surprised for a moment.

But perhaps because Kimura Takumi's tone was too casual, or perhaps because Toyohama Waka herself was relatively simple and innocent, she actually took Kimura Takumi's words as serious guidance and believed them without a doubt.

So for the rest of the day, Fenghama and Hana strictly followed what Kimura Takumi said - they remained silent, and no matter who greeted her or tried to talk to her, she would just respond with a cold look.

The whole person seemed to have turned into an iceberg, exuding an unapproachable aura.

……

After school, listening to the other person talking about his day's experiences, Kimura Takumi couldn't help but laugh.

He originally just wanted to play a joke on Fenghama and Hana, but he didn't expect that the other party would be so naive to do it, which caught him off guard.

Fortunately, Toyohama and Hana, who were sitting in the back seat, were focusing on their phones and didn't notice his unusual behavior.

"Mr. Kimura, according to the schedule my sister sent me, I seem to be completing a commercial shoot next."

"Is that so? Then send me your location and I'll navigate you there."

Worried that the other party would not be able to find his contact information, Kimura Takumi specially sent a message.

"I am the one who is sending you the period now, just send the position to me."

"Ah, okay."

Looking at the three words "Kimura Takumi" on the note, Fenghama and Hana secretly complained that their sister seemed to respect him so much, but she didn't even add the word "teacher".

……

After arriving at the shooting site, Fenghama Hehua became increasingly uneasy, and this emotion directly affected her subsequent performance - the entire shooting process was extremely difficult, and she only managed to complete the task after repeated attempts many times.

This made many staff members start to worry whether she had encountered any problems and why she was in such a bad state today.

You know, in the past, Mai Sakurajima always passed it in one try.

Facing everyone's puzzled looks and concerned inquiries, Toyohama Hehua's heart was actually already in turmoil, but she still pretended to be calm on the surface and didn't say much.

After all, it was not wise to argue openly in public, so he could only start complaining when he got on Kimura Takumi's car on the way back.

"I'm just nervous because it's my first time participating in these activities! It's not as exaggerated as they say. Are you sick or having difficulties with your studies?!"

Isn't this equivalent to saying that my normal level can only match that of my sister who is in very bad condition!?

How could she accept this when she had always admired her sister and tried her best to catch up with her?

It’s obvious that the two are only one year apart in age!

The more they thought about it, the more indignant they became. Toyohama and Hana only complained to themselves, but they didn't notice that Kimura Takumi, who was in the driver's seat, was silently watching through the rearview mirror. Her cheeks were flushed with anger and her lips were trembling slightly...

Mai Sakurajima is already very charming under normal circumstances, but now her frustrated and tsundere look is truly killer.

……

"Teacher Kimura, she didn't cause you any trouble, did she?" Sakurajima Mai stood at the door of the resident, her eyes went straight past her sister who was sent back, and asked Kimura Takumi directly.

Kimura Takumi smiled and waved his hand gently: "No, no, I just encountered a little problem, but it's nothing serious."

However, at this moment, Toyohama and Hana, who were standing aside, seemed to suddenly have a temper. They walked around Sakurajima Mai without saying a word and walked straight into the house without looking back.

Looking at her impolite behavior, a nameless fire suddenly rose in Sakurajima Mai's heart.

You know, people sent her back with good intentions, but she was too lazy to even say the most basic "thank you"!

As a result, Mai Sakurajima could no longer suppress her anger. She quickly reached out and firmly grasped Toyohama Kazuka's arm, and asked in a very serious tone: "What do you mean by this? Can't you even say something as simple as 'thank you'?"

"Thank...thank you, is that okay?!" Fenghama and Hua struggled to break free from their sister's hand and rushed into the room with an angry face.

"Hehua?" Seeing this, Sakurajima Mai thought that she had spoken in a harsh tone just now, which made the other party unhappy.

"I'm so sorry, Mr. Kimura, she is not like this usually..." Sakurajima Mai looked at Kimura Takumi with an apologetic look.

"It's okay, it's understandable..." He told Mai Sakurajima everything that happened during the filming of the commercial.

After hearing what happened, Mai Sakurajima couldn't help but feel a headache.

Just because of a few mistakes, her sister actually lost control of her emotions to such an extent. This was really beyond her expectation.

"By the way, Mr. Kimura, why don't you come in and have a meal before leaving? I'm really sorry to bother you today." Sakurajima Mai rubbed her forehead while inviting Kimura Takumi.

"That's not necessary. Considering Toyohama's current condition, it would not be very comfortable for me to stay here." Kimura Takumi declined politely.

"Eh? Don't worry about her..." Sakurajima Mai wanted to continue persuading, but was interrupted by Kimura Takumi.

"Maybe next time. Let's leave it at that for today. I'm going to go back first. Sakurajima-san, go to bed early. Bye." Kimura Takumi glanced at his watch and found that it was almost eight o'clock.

If I don't go home and cook soon, I'm afraid the two people at home will start making trouble.

"Goodbye...goodbye." Sakurajima Mai sighed helplessly and could only watch Kimura Takumi turn around and leave, leaving behind a lonely back.

……

Sitting at the dining table, looking at the seven or eight dishes of delicious food that were all mouth-watering, as well as the big pot of steaming hot soup in the middle, Fenghama Hehua couldn't help but cover her cherry lips with a look of astonishment on her face.

Could it be that... the reason why my sister carefully prepared such a sumptuous dinner was to make me feel better?

When she thought of this, a thin layer of mist suddenly appeared in her beautiful eyes and gradually became moist.

At this moment, Sakurajima Mai was busy serving rice in the kitchen, but Toyohama Kazuka suddenly hugged her tightly from behind without any warning. This sudden action really scared Sakurajima Mai.

"sorry."

She thought that after Fenghama and Hua stayed in the room alone for a while, their minds finally came to their senses and they realized the mistakes they had made!

Seeing this, Sakurajima Mai felt very relieved: "Well, now that you know you are wrong, that's good."

Having said that, Mai Sakurajima still felt a dull pain deep in her heart.

I worked hard for most of the day to cook so many delicious dishes, but Mr. Kimura didn't appreciate it and refused to stay to enjoy dinner with me.

Alas, if Hehua had realized it earlier, perhaps he would not have found an excuse to escape?

Thinking of this, Sakurajima Mai couldn't help but sigh softly.

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