[Slam Dunk] Undefended heart

As the end of the year draws near, both schools and businesses are on vacation one after another. Everyone is going back to their hometown for the New Year or gathering with friends, and they are all looking forward to a better New Year.

In order to welcome the New Year, cleaning and shopping for the new year are of course indispensable, and Nanase's house is no exception.

Finally squeezed into the crowd of supermarket sweepers, Xiangzi sighed helplessly, "New Year's is like a tough battle, that's why I hate New Year's in Japan."

"I think it's quite interesting, haha." Takuto, who grew up abroad, has always liked the New Year's atmosphere in Japan, especially the scene of a large group of people fighting for a piece of meat that he never gets tired of watching.

Kaoru didn't join the conversation with her parents, but hummed a little tune and walked in front of the shelves to pick out products, seeming to be in a good mood.

And Kaoru is really in a good mood, although sometimes people have the urge to go crazy after staying for a long time, but I have to admit that it is still a happy thing to be able to celebrate the New Year with my parents, thinking that their family has not been together to welcome the New Year for many years Bar……

Thinking of this, Xun couldn't help raising the corners of his mouth slightly, took a piece of rice cake from the shelf, turned his head and said to Xiangzi behind him, "Mom, let's cook rice cakes for the New Year..."

Kaoru stopped in the middle of her words, because Kyoko was answering the phone at the moment, and her father made a silent gesture to her.

"Eh? Why did the experiment go wrong? Didn't we all calculate the values ​​before... Well, I see, I will tell Takuto... Well, we will rush there as soon as possible, you first..."

Kaoru looked down at the rice cake in his hand, then put it back on the shelf.

After hanging up the phone, Xiangzi and Tuoto looked at each other, then looked at Xun with a little apology, and said, "Xiao Xun, there is something urgent in the United States that we need to rush to deal with immediately, but if you want us to pass If we go again next year, we will also find a way..."

Xiangzi was interrupted by Kaoru before she finished speaking, "You guys are not at all like the pair of bastard parents I used to know, so go back to America, you bastard parents!"

When Kaoru said this, she always had a bright smile on her face, and she didn't show any weak expression that made Kyoko and Takuto difficult...

At noon the next day, Kaoru stood in the courtyard of Rukawa's house, quietly looking up at the sky alone.

"Aren't you going to see them off?" At some point, Rukawa walked up behind Kaoru.

Kaoru looked back at Rukawa, said with a smile, "No, it's better to let them have nothing to worry about."

Xiangzi and Takuto were on the flight to the United States at noon today, but Kaoru didn't go to see them off.

Looking at Xun's little face that was slightly red from standing in the courtyard for a long time, Rukawa felt inexplicably distressed, "This year you will celebrate the New Year with us."

Even if Rukawa didn't invite her, she would have the cheek to come over, but hearing him say that, Kaoru was of course happier in her heart, "Maple is the best, I like Maple the most!"

Kaoru had already held Rukawa's hand while speaking, and the smile on his face was no longer the faint smile just now, but a sincere smile from the heart.

Rukawa felt a little embarrassed by Kaoru's blunt words, and wanted to withdraw his hand, but felt the cold temperature of Kaoru's hand, and finally gave up, "Hey, it was my mother who asked me to invite you."

"I understand." Kaoru leaned on Rukawa's chest, and the smile on his face deepened a bit.

Rukawa always felt that her sentence "I understand" contained a deep meaning. He looked down at Kaoru who was holding a small bird in his arms, and Rukawa gently put his arms around her shoulders...

Seeing Hiiragi coming in from the outside, Chiyo glanced behind him, and then asked suspiciously, "Didn't you tell Xiaofeng and Kaoru to come over for lunch? Where are they?"

Recalling the scene of the two embracing each other in the courtyard just now, Hiiragi narrowed his eyes and said, "They seem to have something to talk about, and they should come over later."

"Oh, that's it." I don't know if it's her delusion, Xiao Hiiragi seems to have become a little strange recently, and Chiyo doesn't know if this change is good or bad. On the one hand, she is happy that Xiao Hiiragi finally stopped blindly closing her On the other hand, she has a faint worry...

On the night of the big dark day, Kaoru and the Rukawa family sat together and ate hot mustard noodles and rice cakes. At this moment, the Red and White Song Contest was being broadcast live on TV. Kaoru always thought it was a boring program, but this time it was unexpected I find it a little amusing.

Facing the Rukawa family who treated her sincerely, Kaoru felt warm in her heart. Maybe she was close to this family out of selfishness at first, but today, she has long regarded them as her real family.

Kaoru doesn't think she is an overly emotional person, but I don't know why she is particularly easily moved by some small things today, maybe it is affected by the atmosphere of this festival, just for this day, let her be indulgent and weak ...

Early in the morning of the second day, Kaoru put on new clothes, dressed up beautifully, and went to Rukawa's house to celebrate the new year.

"Congratulations on the new year, Grandpa Daisuke! Congratulations on the new year, Chiyo's mother! Congratulations on the new year, Zeren's father!" Kaoru respectfully paid New Year's greetings to the elders one by one, and of course received three lucky money.

"Hehe, Xiao Xun is so good, unlike my two stupid sons who are still sleeping with their heads covered." Naturally, Chiyo became more and more satisfied with this default daughter-in-law.

"Mother..." Hiiragi heard Chiyo's words as soon as he entered the living room, and couldn't help showing a helpless expression.

"Oh, it's Xiao Hiiragi, where's Xiao Feng?" Seeing his son, the smile on Chiyo's face deepened a bit.

"I called him, he should be here soon."

Hiiragi sat down in his seat after paying New Year's greetings to his elders, and was about to breathe a sigh of relief when Kaoru greeted him with big eyes, "Brother, Happy New Year!"

"Happy New Year."

Hiiragi replied politely, but found that Kaoru was still staring at him, "..."

Hiiragi got off the black line, and then knowingly wrapped up a New Year's money and handed it to Kaoru.

"Brother, you are too polite~~" Although Kaoru said so, she took the lucky money without any hesitation in her actions.

Seeing someone's complacent look, Hiiragi couldn't help stretching the expression on his face.

"By the way, didn't the eldest brother get beaten up for calling Feng so early?" Xun was curious about this, knowing that she had spent a lot of effort to get the gold medal for avoiding beatings from Feng.

"Beating?" Hearing this, Hiiragi raised his eyebrows slightly, his expression seemed to say 'it's not sure who beats who'.

"..." Xun quickly understood one thing, the eldest brother is indeed not a fuel-efficient lamp.

As Hiiragi said, Rukawa came here not long ago, and today Rukawa is still quite handsome in Kaoru's eyes, but the big bag on his head is a bit unbearable to look at...

After breakfast, the three of them went to the temple together to pay homage. At first, Hiiragi didn't want to go with them, but in the end they couldn't stand Kaoru's invitation, so they had a slightly awkward threesome.

"It's another year, how time flies..." The severe cold in the early winter morning did not dampen everyone's enthusiasm. Looking at the pedestrians who went up the mountain to pay homage, Xun couldn't help but think of the same time with Bing Yu during the New Year last year. The scene of praying together, when she embraced Rukawa's enthusiasm, and today, a year later, that person is already by her side...

The Rukawa brothers didn't answer the conversation. Firstly, they were not good at small talk, and secondly, they all knew that Kaoru was not expecting their answer, and there should be more self-satisfaction in it.

After regaining consciousness, Kaoru asked Hiiragi with a smile, "Brother, do you have any wishes for the New Year?"

Hiiragi froze for a moment, he didn't expect Kaoru to suddenly ask him, but wish...?

"No."

Rather than saying that Hiiragi's answer surprised Kaoru, it is better to say that Hiiragi's calm expression made Kaoru more surprised. In this world, who would not have the slightest wish?Even if some people say no, they still have some thoughts in their hearts. Kaoru has always been good at observing words and expressions, so she knows that Hiiragi is not trying to perfuse her, but this makes people feel even more strange.

"Do you really have no wish at all?" Kaoru asked without giving up.

Hiiragi thought for a while, and said, "If I really want to say it, I hope that the people I care about can be happy forever."

"..." Someone who cares?Was it not himself?Kaoru didn't know whether to say he was selfless or pessimistic and realistic, she really couldn't see through this man.

Rukawa at the side looked at Hiiragi thoughtfully, and it took a while to realize belatedly, why did Kaoru only ask Hiiragi but not him? !

Received a slightly displeased look from someone, Kaoru glanced at him with a smile, and said, "Hehe, Kaede's wish to become the number one high school student in Japan is engraved on his forehead, so there is no need to ask?"

Reflexively, Rukawa reached out and touched his forehead, is there any...

Seeing this, Kaoru couldn't help but smiled and took Rukawa's arm, and said with a firm face, "Don't worry, all Feng's wishes will come true."

Hearing this, Rukawa raised his eyebrows and said, "You know again?"

"Of course!" Because she will help him realize all his wishes.

When the three of them walked into the crowded temple, the mist in the mountains gradually dissipated, which made people feel a little magical, as if they were blessed by the Buddha.

After striking the bell and praying for blessings, the three of them opened the signed papers they had drawn.

Looking at the "little fierce" in her hand, Kaoru's expression became more subtle. Last year she was still Xiaoji, but why did she become a little fierce this year? Obviously she and Feng are in a good relationship...

Taking a sneak peek at the lottery that Rukawa drew, it was "Nakayoshi", and Kaoru immediately cheered up 12 points. Could it be that there will be a heavyweight rival in love in the new year?Looks like she'll have to pay more attention!

I was about to look at Hiiragi's signature, but found that he had already put it away, but judging by his calm expression, it shouldn't be too bad.

Hiiragi looked at his watch and said, "It's getting late, let's go back."

"Okay." Kaoru responded, and at the same time put the signature in his pocket.

On the way back, Kaoru and Rukawa walked ahead, so they didn't notice that Hiiragi quietly threw the lottery he had drawn into the trash can beside it, and the word "big murder" was written on the sign...

After returning home, Hiiragi was about to go back to his room, but Kaoru stopped him.

Just when Hiiragi was wondering, Kaoru took out a box from her bag and handed it to him, "Brother, happy birthday."

She actually remembered his birthday? !Hiiragi's heart stirred up a lot of waves at this moment, but it subsided quickly, yes, how could he not remember, today is also Feng's birthday...

Because Hiiragi kept staring at the box, Kaoru thought he was curious about what was inside, so she explained, "I know my brother has always liked painting, so I asked someone to bring a set of brushes back from Italy, I hope my brother will like it."

"Troubleshooting, thank you." Hiiragi smiled for the first time since the New Year.

After Hiiragi left, Rukawa beside him couldn't help muttering, "So Hiiragi likes to receive birthday presents..."

Although Rukawa's voice was not high, Kaoru still heard it, "Hey, why do you say that?"

"Because in the past..." Rukawa was about to blurt out, but in the middle of the sentence, he suddenly remembered that Hiiragi didn't like to mention this matter, so he immediately changed his words, "It's nothing, I'm just talking casually."

Kaoru glanced at him, although he still had doubts in his heart, he didn't pursue further.

As soon as he stepped into Rukawa's room, Kaoru couldn't wait to take out a card from his pocket and handed it to Rukawa, "Qing Qiang Qiang~~~ This is my special birthday present for Feng!"

Rukawa took it curiously and took a look. It was a self-made card with a vivid drawing of Kaoru Nanase's version of the little angel. Rukawa felt that Kaoru must have forgotten to color the wings, which should be black...

There were four Chinese characters 'all the best' written on the card. Before Rukawa could ask, Kaoru explained, "Recently, I have been thinking about what gifts I should prepare for Feng. After thinking about it, apart from me and basketball, Feng has nothing special. I like something, so I made a wish card, this is like Aladdin's magic lamp, as long as Feng holds this card and makes a wish to me, no matter what the wish is, I will make it come true for Feng!"

"..." There is something strange mixed with basketball... After being molested countless times by Kaoru, Rukawa is no longer in the mood to complain about her.

When Rukawa was thinking about what wish to make, Kaoru dissuaded him with a smile, "Once in a lifetime wish, Feng can think about it slowly, don't rush for a while."

Once in a lifetime?Anyway, he doesn't have any particular wish to fulfill right now, so Rukawa followed Kaoru's suggestion.

Stepping up to the bookshelf, Rukawa picked up the key and opened the first drawer, then carefully put the card in.

Kaoru immediately leaned over curiously. The drawer had been locked before, so she cared, "Feng, what's in it?"

Rukawa replied without thinking, "It's nothing special, it's just something I think is more precious."

When Xun heard this, he immediately hugged Rukawa's arm with a smile on his face, looked at him happily, and said, "Is the gift I gave you precious to Feng?"

Rukawa coughed a little awkwardly, and didn't answer Kaoru's question directly, but both of them knew the answer.

At this moment, Kaoru suddenly found something in the corner of the drawer with sharp eyes, and couldn't help but let out an exclamation.

"What's wrong?" Rukawa looked at Kaoru puzzled.

Kaoru reached out and took out a basketball keychain from the drawer. After observing for a while, she asked, "Feng, how many keychains like this do you have?"

Kaoru's voice was very soft, so soft that Rukawa felt a little at a loss, "How many? Of course there is only one. It was made for me by my dead grandma. I have always cherished it."

Suddenly thought of something, Rukawa continued, "But Hiiragi also has the same keychain. I remember that he always liked to pin it on his schoolbag when he was a child. I don't know why it disappeared later. Ask him and he won't tell. That's right. , why did you suddenly ask this..."

Before Rukawa finished speaking, Kaoru turned around and ran out, leaving Rukawa confused...

In the next room, Hiiragi was sitting in front of the easel staring at the paintbrush in his hand in a daze. The sound of the door being opened suddenly brought him back to his senses. Hiiragi turned his head to look at the door and quickly put away the paintbrush when he saw that it was Kaoru. .

"Nanase, what's the matter?" While standing up, Hiiragi also calmed down.

"Is it fun?"

Kaoru's nonsensical question made Hiiragi a little confused, so, "What?"

"Are you kidding me?"

"... Nanase, what's wrong with you?" Because of the backlight, Hiiragi couldn't see the expression on Kaoru's face at the moment.

Kaoru walked up to Hiiragi, raised the keychain in his hand, and sneered, "Do you need me to explain?"

"!!!" The moment he saw the keychain, Hiiragi's pupils shrank, and none of this escaped Kaoru's eyes.

"At the beginning I mistook Feng for you back then. It was indeed my negligence, but after we met you clearly knew about it but didn't mention a word. Is it because you really don't remember? Or do you not want me to bother you instead? Or maybe you want to make fun of me on purpose?!" Since Hiiragi appeared, she tried it more than once, but Hiiragi's ignorant appearance reassured her, but she never thought that Kaoru Nanase would be treated like a monkey!

Faced with Kaoru's repeated questioning, Hiiragi chose to remain silent, which made Kaoru feel ironic.

"Rukawa Hiiragi, it's good that I got to know you again today." Kaoru smiled angrily, turned and left resolutely.

Perhaps selfishly, Kaoru hoped that Hiiragi would really forget her completely, which would be better than the other two hypotheses, but Hiiragi’s silence broke her last fantasy, and that beautiful childhood memory suddenly appeared in Kaoru’s mind. Her heart collapsed, and Kaoru felt that what she had been obsessed with for so many years was a joke.

Just when Kaoru was about to step out of the door, the sound of a heavy object falling suddenly came from behind him. Kaoru looked back suspiciously, only to see Hiiragi lying on the ground in pain, with his hands tightly pressed to his chest...

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