"If it weren't for you, Hikari-kun, I… I probably would've been finished…"
"That Kuwahara guy… he's just disgusting, thank you, Hikari-kun, for helping me!"
Hikari waved his hand and said, "It's nothing. I just happened to be passing by, heard what was going on, and couldn't stand it."
Actually, Hikari's sudden appearance was rather baffling and worth thinking.
After all, just earlier, Tachibana Yui had personally seen Hikari leave together with Akane, Natsuha, and the other five girls.
Yet Hikari suddenly appeared here at the student guidance office of the school building, it could be called a bit strange.
And what was even stranger was that, before entering the office, Hikari had actually placed two cameras on the window ledge in advance, as if he had foreseen everything.
If Tachibana Yui thought about it carefully, she could come up with many possibilities.
But Tachibana Yui wasn't some kind of detective, just a high school girl.
In the kind of situation where she had just been threatened by Kuwahara, she was already scared stiff, so naturally it was impossible for her to dwell too much on these strange things.
Moreover, Tachibana Yui wasn't someone who didn't know how to appreciate kindness.
Just now, when she was in utter despair, it was Hikari who pulled her back.
This favor weighed very heavily.
So, for this boyfriend of her bestfriend, Tachibana Yui was filled with gratitude at this moment.
Even the earlier bad impression of Hikari being a bit frivolous had greatly changed now.
Thinking of the scenes where she was threatened by Kuwahara and then saved by Hikari like a god descending from the heavens, Tachibana Yui still felt a bit like she was dreaming.
"Anyway, no matter what, thank you so much, Hikari-kun, for helping me today," Tachibana Yui showed gratitude and bowed deeply to Hikari.
With her motion, her proud, ample peaks stirred up waves instantly.
Which made Hikari slightly glance sideways at her.
But being well-informed, Hikari simply waved his hand and continued to respond perfunctorily to Tachibana Yui.
After listening to Tachibana Yui express her thanks a few more times, and say things like wanting to repay him in the future, Hikari casually dealt with it.
Then he said to Tachibana Yui, "Well then, let's leave it at that. If there's nothing else, I'll be going."
"I still have things to do today and need to go home early."
Just now when he came to deal with Tachibana Yui's matter, Hikari had told Akane and the others to go on ahead.
They were probably still waiting for him at home.
For today's big orjy, Hikari was somewhat looking forward to it.
Hearing Hikari's words, Tachibana Yui quickly said, "I'll go with you, Hikari-kun!"
She really didn't want to stay here alone.
Saying that, Tachibana Yui stood up from the bench in the corridor.
But she had only just stood up when she suddenly collapsed back down, her legs trembling uncontrollably.
Originally waiting for Tachibana Yui, Hikari raised an eyebrow and looked at her.
Tachibana Yui hurriedly explained, "Um… Hikari-kun… just now, what happened still has me a little… scared…"
"So my legs feel kind of weak…"
"My legs now… are kind of not listening to me…"
Although Tachibana Yui's explanation was a bit unclear.
But Hikari could tell that Tachibana Yui was probably scared by what happened today, which was why her legs were weak.
After all, she was first threatened by Kuwahara and fell into despair, and then saw the scene of Hikari punishing Kuwahara.
Just seeing Kuwahara forced to slap himself like a chicken, most ordinary high school boys would go weak in the knees just watching that.
So Hikari nodded in understanding and said, "Then Yui-chan, you sit here and rest for a while. I'll head back first."
Hikari had no intention of waiting for Tachibana Yui at all. After all, he wanted to hurry home and start the orjy.
But hearing Hikari's words, Tachibana Yui panicked.
Something like this just happened today, how could she dare to sit here alone at the student guidance office door?
Even though just now when Hikari brought her out, Kuwahara seemed to have passed out.
But for Tachibana Yui, to be left here alone as a girl, she still couldn't help but feel scared.
Watching Hikari turn around and prepare to leave, Tachibana Yui lightly bit her pink lip and quickly spoke up.
"Hikari-kun, wait… wait!"
Hearing the soft voice calling out, Hikari turned back and looked in confusion at Akane's good friend, Tachibana Yui.
"What is it? Is there something else?"
Although she felt a little embarrassed, Tachibana Yui still gritted her teeth and said, "I… I'm a little scared to be alone here…"
"But now, my legs are weak and I can't really walk…"
Hikari asked in confusion, "So then?"
Seeing that Hikari wasn't responding and didn't seem to understand her hint.
Tachibana Yui could only lightly bite her lip and took the initiative to say, "So… so I want to trouble Hikari-kun, could you help me a bit?"
Hearing this, Hikari raised an eyebrow, "How should I help you? Do you want me to carry you out, or piggyback you out? Tachibana Yui-san."
Hearing Hikari's straightforward words, Tachibana Yui was slightly stunned.
She really didn't want to stay here alone, but she was also too embarrassed to ask Hikari to stay and keep her company, so naturally she hoped Hikari could take her along.
But now her legs were weak and she couldn't walk, so if she wanted Hikari to take her away, it seemed the only way was for him to carry her or give her a piggyback ride.
However, seeing Hikari calmly say these words, she suddenly felt too embarrassed to say anything.
After all, they weren't close, and today was even their first meeting, they weren't familiar at all.
If Hikari had taken the initiative to offer to carry her or piggyback her, Tachibana Yui could've still blushed and accepted. After all, she really didn't want to stay in this place that gave her trauma.
But if she had to bring it up herself, and trouble Hikari to carry or piggyback her, as a girl, Tachibana Yui still felt very embarrassed. Girls tended to be reserved and dignified, and Tachibana Yui was no exception.
Also, Hikari was her bestfriend's boyfriend.
And carrying or piggybacking involved physical contact, it all seemed inappropriate.
But when she thought about how just behind the door was that fat and lecherous Kuwahara, Tachibana Yui still felt very upset.
After a rapid inner struggle, Tachibana Yui still endured her embarrassment, bit her lip, and asked Hikari, "Um, Hikari-kun, can I trouble you… to carry… carry me out?"
Tachibana Yui had also agonized a bit before managing to say this sentence.
After all, she was still a young, innocent girl. Asking a boy to carry her like that was truly embarrassing.
And this boy was even her bestfriend's boyfriend, which made her feel even more awkward.
Thinking of Hikari's frivolous rumors, Tachibana Yui felt even more nervous.
But compared to staying here any longer, she would rather let Hikari take her away.
Even if, even if he got a little handsy, it was still reluctantly acceptable.
After all, Hikari had just saved her, and didn't act arrogant or entitled, so he should still have some principles and boundaries.
As long as she didn't let him take too much advantage of her, it should be fine…
But what Tachibana Yui didn't expect was, after she asked if Hikari could carry her out, Hikari glanced at her and then shook his head, "Sorry. I can't."
'Rejected?'
Tachibana Yui, who was already about to spread her arms, froze on the chair, dumbfounded, looking at Hikari who was expressionless as he looked at her.
"Men and women shouldn't have intimate contact, and Yui-san, you're also a good friend of Akane. Carrying you or something, I feel uncomfortable about it," Hikari calmly explained to the stunned Tachibana Yui.
Hearing Hikari's words, Tachibana Yui was dumbfounded.
She had clearly heard that Hikari was very flirtatious, that he would hit on any pretty girl he saw, and changed "fire hookup friends" every night, right?
There were so many rumors about Hikari being frivolous, and she had even seen firsthand how girls swarmed around his playboy aura.
So how could he so seriously reject her request?
It wasn't like she was being narcissistic, but Tachibana Yui knew her own looks and figure well.
Even though she had a childhood friend like Takanashi Kou, there were still plenty of boys in the baseball club who secretly confessed to her. Most boys, if they heard such a request, would definitely agree to carry her immediately, right?
But the supposedly extremely flirtatious Hikari, not only didn't get excited over her being his friend's bestfriend, he even seriously rejected her?
Tachibana Yui had initially felt uncomfortable about Hikari, her bestfriend's boyfriend, carrying her.
After all, her body had never been touched by a boy, not even her childhood friend, Takanashi Kou.
But now, after hearing that Hikari felt uncomfortable because of her identity, that discomfort in her heart had lessened a lot.
What replaced it was a strong, indescribable feeling of disappointment, even a vague sense of dissatisfaction.
Tachibana Yui knew she shouldn't feel that way, but these emotions that naturally welled up inside. She just couldn't control them.
This guy could get all touchy-feely with four or five pretty girls in public, but now he was rejecting her so straightforwardly?
Even though his reasoning was sound, she still inexplicably felt annoyed, like she had lost something.
And thinking of how Hikari would leave alone, and she'd have to stay here by herself, Tachibana Yui felt even more upset.
But there was no helping it. Hikari didn't agree, what could she do?
Tachibana Yui lowered her head in frustration, looking rather pitiful.
Hikari could tell that Tachibana Yui was feeling down and scared.
The image of Akane floated into his mind. Considering her relationship with Akane, Hikari spoke up, "Tachibana-san, carrying you is out of the question. But if you don't want to stay here alone, I can help support you and walk you out."
"Really?"
Tachibana Yui looked up in surprise, her face full of joy.
Earlier, she had worried whether Hikari would take advantage of her while helping her out.
But now that she heard he was willing to take her along, she only felt immense relief. Whatever way he helped didn't matter anymore.
Seeing Tachibana Yui looking so eager.
Hikari walked toward her and extended his right hand.
And Tachibana Yui, sitting on the bench, also proactively reached out her hand, letting Hikari pull her up.
Then Hikari grabbed Tachibana Yui's arm and supported her as they walked away.
Although her legs were still a bit weak, with Hikari's help, Tachibana Yui could finally slowly leave this uncomfortable place.
Hikari was now holding Tachibana Yui's slender left arm with his right hand, supporting her as they walked.
There was still a noticeable distance between their shoulders.
This sense of distance surprised Tachibana Yui, but it also made her feel relieved. She'd never been this close to a boy before, and this posture was just right.
But very soon, Tachibana Yui started to regret.
Because being led by the arm like this, walking on flat ground in the hallway was fine.
But when they reached the stairs of the school building, this way of walking became a bit unstable.
Because Tachibana Yui's legs were still weak, she limped while going down the stairs, looking like she might fall at any moment.
Hikari had no choice but to use more strength and held her arm tighter.
Tachibana Yui couldn't help but furrow her brows.
At first she could endure it without speaking, but after going down seven or eight steps, she couldn't help but speak up.
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