[Net King] Pilgrim

Machida almost doubted whether he had stepped into Doraemon's arbitrary door, otherwise, how could Machida be here at this moment!

Under the steps in front of the apartment, Machida Hisahisa was standing outside the wrought-iron fence. His smoky gray cashmere coat set off his slender figure.

Coming to Glasgow was actually a temporary decision.Ever since he knew that Ah Yi had a boyfriend, he had been worried. After all, she was outside alone, and the tone of the other party was so trusting on the phone. After much deliberation, he decided to come over after he was busy on a business trip and see who it was. The brat tricked his sister away.

He was on the phone just now, and when he heard the approaching voice, he felt familiar, so he ended the call in a few words.Turning his head, he saw his worry-free sister...and her boyfriend?

"Brother, why are you here?" Machida stood there in surprise, "You didn't tell me..."

"I finished my business trip early, so I came to see you - I called you at noon, but you didn't answer." Machida tried his best not to speak so bluntly, and looked at the person beside her, but was stunned for a moment.

A handsome face, like a fallen green pine, made him feel strange at the same time, "Are you... Echizen?"

Echizen Ryoma had already pulled down the scarf a moment ago, when he heard Machida Kazu's "brother".

"Hi." He nodded slightly.

After leaving Qinggaku, he naturally never saw Machida Hisashi again. He met him when he was in junior high school because of the tennis club, and he didn't communicate deeply with him. But when we meet again now, Echizen Ryoma knows that he is not just his senior in middle school, but more importantly Yes, he is Machida Kazu's family.

He was inevitably a little nervous.But when he saw Machida Kazu next to him, he thought that no matter what, he had confidence and confidence in his feelings for her, and his heart gradually calmed down a lot.

Machida turned his head to look at Echizen, and then looked at Machida Hisa who was obviously surprised, "...I have an exam today, so I didn't pay attention to my phone..." in an unconsciously explaining tone.

She wasn't guilty, but she suddenly remembered Machida's unsteady reaction when talking about her boyfriend on the phone, and she didn't mention it again, but he bumped into him directly at this meeting... Sure enough, she didn't feel aura when she was a prosecutor. same.

Machida was a little uncertain about his brother's attitude, and decided not to rush forward. He still stood three or four meters away with a serious look, "I told you before, my boyfriend. It's Echizen."

In fact, Machida could tell even if she didn't mention it, after all, from the time they met to now...the two people have not let go of their holding hands.

The junior high school student who hadn't seen him for many years, and the new tennis star, now has an extra identity as... his sister's boyfriend.

Machida was still standing in front of the steps, took a few minutes to digest this sudden fact, and walked over.

Machida became nervous for a moment, seeing him approaching, subconsciously stood in front of Echizen, "Hey - you, don't bully him."

Machida froze for a moment, then stopped.

Echizen Ryoma was also taken aback for a moment.

"..."

Machida Hisashi's face was as black as the bottom of a pot, "I think it's you, don't bully me."

Seeing her as if facing a big enemy, what else could he do to Echizen?

Echizen Ryoma obviously didn't know the reason why Machida Kazu protected him like this, but he knew that her action of excluding her brother at this time would be harmful to him, so he gently pulled her arm down, "Hajime."

At this moment, Machida realized that his words and deeds were a bit extreme, so he sorted it out, and said self-ashamedly, "Let's find a place to talk."

She originally wanted to have a meal together, but Machida said that he was going back to Japan in the evening, and his luggage was temporarily stored at the airport, so he didn't want to leave much, so he went to a nearby Starbucks instead.

On the way, we briefly chatted about recent developments, until Machida asked why Echizen came to study in the UK, and the atmosphere stagnated for a moment.After learning the reason, he was slightly startled.

He thought it was Ah Yi who proposed dating first, he could see her thoughts for so many years, but it was also because of her persistence for so many years that he didn't want to see her get hurt even more.

He just wanted to make sure that Echizen Ryoma was firm enough, not just a whim.

Now it seems that there should be a lot of things happened between them before they came together, it was not a sudden decision, and it is even hard to say who has a deeper affection for whom.

Arriving at Starbucks, a quiet place in the corner on the second floor, Machida was sent by her brother to get some water before she sat down.

She naturally understood that he was going to push her away, dawdling while taking the wallet by the seat.

Machida took a look at her leaving back, then turned to look at Echizen Ryoma.

His eyes are clear and firm, and there is a proud look on his face that does not make people disgusted.

Compared to the middle school student back then, his youthful temperament has faded, his figure is wider, and now he is gradually showing the appearance of a man who can take on things.

When he was in junior high school, he paid attention to Echizen Ryoma. At first, it was because he was too eye-catching on the tennis court, but later it was because Machida realized that his sister who was always putting pressure on him, After getting acquainted with Echizen, things are slowly changing.

The most intuitive thing is that Ah Yi is no longer depressed every day. Whether at school or at home, her casual smile and occasional jokes make him feel that the energetic younger sister from before is back.

So with a little selfishness, he would pay attention to Echizen Ryoma at every gathering afterwards.He found that although he was a bit indifferent towards others, he was still polite, had an aura different from his peers, and showed a childish and innocent side.

Coupled with his outstanding appearance and the advantage of playing tennis, Machida was thinking at that time, this boy really has the characteristics of a girl who can take everything.It's no wonder that Ah Yi is willing to approach him, and it's no wonder that she has an unknowing, but her brother can see it at a glance, a good impression of this boy.

Machida crossed his fingers and sat on the sofa chair with a serious expression, but his words were gentle, "Echizen, I don't really have much to say. Although we haven't seen each other for many years, I have also paid attention to your news because of Hajime , I believe in your character." He paused, "You know Ah Yi's character, I hope she is safe and happy, if you decide to be with her, you must cherish her."

"...I don't want to see her cry anymore." The last sentence seemed to be what he said to himself.

Echizen Ryoma looked back at him seriously, and only said clearly, "I like her as much as you want her to be happy."

The sincerity in his eyes was evident.

At that moment, Machida was even thinking, fortunately, their emotions have responded, so that the beautiful relationship that has lasted since childhood, like the rising sun, is not just a memory in the end.

……

Machida finished ordering water on the first floor, thought about it and added some food, and when she returned to the second floor with her things, she found that the atmosphere was completely different from when she left just now.

She put the things on the table, and asked Echizen Ryoma silently with her eyes, but saw him bow his head and smiled, got up and was about to leave.

He took her hand without any hesitation, and said to her: "I still have some things to pack in my apartment, so I'll go back first, you can talk to my brother."

Machida Kazu, of course, heard that his address had changed to "brother", nodded confusedly, and handed him the Ice Americano.

After Echizen left, she looked at Hisashi Machida who was already eating a sandwich, sat down and asked him, "What did you say?"

He swallowed his food, watched her raise her eyebrows, "You promised Longma to attend his family's wedding?"

Machida Kazu: "..."

It seemed that they had a good chat, and she had only left for 10 minutes before her address changed.

She drank iced mocha and nodded, "Well. I originally wanted to go back to Japan during the summer vacation. If I go back in April, I probably won't go back in summer."

"Then remember to tell your parents that they don't know about having a boyfriend... If I don't come, are you planning to throw a blockbuster at home?"

"I wanted to go back tonight and talk about it, but you happened to be here."

Machida looked at her for a long time and snorted coldly, "American?"

"..." Machida curled his lips silently, "You interrupted me on the phone, and why did you react so violently..."

Machida sighed for a long time, he could almost foresee the reaction of his family when they knew about this matter, and he would inevitably be "interrogated" after he went back.

The two chatted until it was getting dark.

Machida had to catch the flight, and wanted to give some more instructions before leaving, but thinking that Hajime is an adult, has his own ability to deal with the world, and there is nothing to worry about being with Echizen, so he didn't say anything else.

After sending his brother into a taxi, Machida watched the car merge into the traffic, and for the first time in two years, he didn't feel the empty feeling after watching his family leave.

When she returned to her residence at night, she took the time to call home. In order to avoid further misunderstandings, when she mentioned her boyfriend, she did not dare to say that he was an American, but she did not explain everything in detail. She just smiled and talked with her family. He said he would see him when he returned in the spring.

The next morning Machida went to Echizen Ryoma's new apartment.

The location of the apartment was not far from the bar they had been to before. It was a four-storey row ocher ancient building, sprinkled with a thin layer of gold powder by the morning light.

Echizen Ryoma lives on the top floor, a spacious two-bedroom apartment with good lighting and a warm pale pastel gray tone, which is not much different from what Machida saw in the photo, and even more realistic.

She wandered around curiously in her slippers.

Old and simple solid wood tables and chairs, woven carpets with collage color blocks, a few linen pillows scattered on the fabric sofa, and two murals of different sizes hung on the white wall behind the sofa.On the side stood a second-hand cabinet with a moist texture, on which was decorated with half antlers.

The cabinet was facing the balcony. As soon as Machida walked over and opened the glass door of the balcony, there was the botanical garden not far away, and a large lawn in the garden could be seen from here.

She couldn't help closing her eyes and took a deep breath, as if she could smell the strong smell of green grass.

Echizen Ryoma came out of the bedroom after changing clothes, and saw Machida standing on the balcony with his back turned.

She was wearing a loose lake blue sweater, white pants, and her hair was tied up casually. Under the light of the light golden sun, she seemed to be covered with a soft light filter.

He unconsciously slowed down his breath and stared for a moment, then walked over, "Is it cold?"

Machida turned his head and smiled, "It's okay." However, his hand was already in his palm.

Echizen Ryoma frowned slightly, wrapped her cold hands, brought her into the house, and closed the balcony door casually.

He took the coat that was on the sofa and covered her body, frowned, but his movements were gentle, "Next time put on a coat, the balcony is very cold."

Machida smiled and nodded, then looked out of the glass window, "The scenery is so beautiful, I forgot it for a while."

"Like it?"

"Well, the field of view is very good." She turned her head and met Kami Echizen Ryoma's shiny eyes, and her heart beat faster for no reason.

He held her hand lightly, took a step closer, and looked down at her like this, "Then move in."

Machida was slightly taken aback.

She thought about thinking about it one day, but she didn't expect that Echizen would ask her now, she lowered her eyes and didn't know how to speak for a while.

"...Don't you want to?" he asked.

Before Machida could speak, he heard him say again: "I thought you would be very willing."

"..."

Echizen Ryoma hooked the corners of his lips, and put his arms around her waist, "You invited me to live with you before." He reminded her every word.

She pushed him angrily, "That's different."

"What's the difference?" He paused, then said seriously, "I will respect you."

As soon as Machida knew that he wanted to go somewhere else, his face became hot, "I know I believe you..."

She just wasn't ready to face him with the truest side of her life, both good and bad would be taken into his eyes, and he was her boyfriend.

She pondered for a moment, and looked at him as sincerely as possible, "...I haven't thought about it yet, can you give me some time?"

Echizen Ryoma was silent, he wanted Machida to move in, but he didn't want her to force it.

The two moods clashed together, and in the end, the latter really prevailed.

After a while, he nodded, "Yeah."

His sullen expression was hard to ignore, Machida stood on tiptoe and kissed his lips lightly.

Echizen Ryoma hesitated for a moment, realizing that she was "coaxing" him, and turned his face away awkwardly.

He didn't want to admit that because of this kiss, his original depressed mood was almost wiped out.

Machida saw his arrogant expression, and couldn't help laughing, "I just wanted to ask you, the rattan basket on the TV cabinet..." She pointed, "I saw that there are many rare edition records and movie music in it. DVD of the show."

Echizen Ryoma glanced, "Ah, those are for bribing you."

Machida couldn't help laughing, thinking he was so cute, he stood on tiptoe and touched his lips again.

...for the second time.

She was about to retreat, but Echizen Ryoma tightened his arms and brought her back to him.

In the morning light leaping in from the window, he leaned over and kissed her.