From the first painting in the hallway to the fifth painting in the corridor, they looked all the way through.
Sonoko and Ran's initially aggressive momentum was instantly shattered, leaving not even a trace.
Compared to their relentless pursuit at lunchtime earlier, their attitude had completely vanished without a trace.
With such complex feelings, Sonoko and Ran continued to look at the sixth painting on the corridor.
The sixth painting depicted them dining at a restaurant called Asakusa Imahan. Ran and Shinichi were sitting, while Sonoko and a figure were getting up to leave.
Below the figure were the words: When we're not around, Ran and Kudo-kun should be able to chat more happily.
The seventh and eighth paintings were arranged one above the other.
The seventh painting was placed above, this time using a four-panel comic format, which finally showed Lin Yi's clear appearance instead of just a figure.
He took Sonoko to the supermarket to buy clothes, then "rented" someone else's Harley, and finally watched the night view on a mountain. The two sat on the motorcycle, Sonoko holding up a beer, very happy.
Below were the words: Sonoko is happy, that's really great.
The eighth painting was below, also using a four-panel comic format. Deliveryman Lin Yi ran into Ran, whose face still showed obvious anger. Then the two talked in a coffee shop, the "black-hearted" boss knocked on the glass outside, followed by Lin Yi apologizing outside the door, and Ran storming out, and finally at home, Ran was cooking.
Below were the words: Ran is finally happy, I'm also very happy.
These two paintings were the last two. After seeing them, they arrived at the living room.
After Sonoko and Ran finished looking at those paintings, they probably understood why Lin Yi had been hiding things from them.
Their feelings at this moment were quite complicated, a complete mess, and they didn't know what to do at all.
If Lin Yi had approached them from the beginning with bad intentions.
They would definitely be very angry, and would definitely put the label of a scumbag on Lin Yi's head.
But after seeing those paintings, Sonoko and Ran already knew Lin Yi's "mental journey," knowing that Lin Yi didn't do it intentionally.
He happened to meet them that night, happened to be in the same class with them, and when he was bullied, they stood up to protect him…
Putting themselves in his shoes, if they were Lin Yi, would they also be moved by their actions?
Yes, right? Definitely!
Or maybe anyone would!
Sonoko and Ran's thoughts of demanding an explanation gradually faded away, and instead they unknowingly began to think about the problem from Lin Yi's perspective.
They even vaguely felt… that Lin Yi hadn't done anything wrong.
From beginning to end, he just wanted to be good to them, just wanted to make them happy.
Although… he was dating them both at the same time, his starting point was good!
Isn't that enough?
Sonoko glanced at Ran with complicated thoughts, but found that Ran had already begun to purse her lips, vaguely showing signs of crying.
Sonoko grabbed Ran's hand and said softly, "It seems… we misunderstood him. He's not as bad as we thought."
Ran nodded: "Yeah… I understand."
Lin Yi "happened" to come out of the kitchen. He saw Sonoko and Ran standing at the living room door and said with a smile, "Can we talk about anything after lunch?"
He was holding two bento boxes in his hand.
Even though they had already eaten lunch, the two couldn't help but nod.
They came to the dining table and sat down. Sonoko and Ran sat on one side, and Lin Yi sat alone on the other.
Looking at the three bento boxes on the table, Sonoko asked, "You prepared the bento boxes so quickly?"
"Just heated them up… it was quick," Lin Yi replied.
Heated them up?
So… he had prepared these bento boxes a long time ago?
"Then… how did you know it was us knocking?" This time it was Ran's turn to ask.
"Because only you would come to my house," Lin Yi said.
This made Sonoko and Ran even more silent. They heard the implication and felt a tightness in their hearts.
"Okay… let's eat first, I'll dig in."
Lin Yi opened the lid, picked up his chopsticks, and started eating.
After Sonoko and Ran said "I'll dig in," they also opened their lids.
Suddenly, the two realized that these bento boxes looked familiar.
Especially Ran, the rice in her bento box wasn't ordinary rice, but small white rabbits made of rice balls.
She was stunned, and then looked at the other dishes in front of her. Wasn't this her bento box?
Ran glanced at the dishes in Sonoko's bento box and found that Sonoko's bento box also contained dishes that she often ate.
Soon, Ran thought of something—this was the bento box from the day Lin Yi transferred!
Ran was already a sentimental person. She had seen so many paintings that evoked memories, and now came the bento box from that day… this was undoubtedly the final blow to her!
Tears instantly flooded Ran's eyes. She could no longer hold back her surging emotions and began to sob uncontrollably.
Sonoko also noticed this, and her heart had completely softened.
If Ran wasn't here, she probably would have thrown herself into Lin Yi's arms and cried loudly.
When had she ever been remembered so earnestly by someone?
It's too unfair! How could he do this!
The more she thought about it, the redder Sonoko's eyes became, and she was completely moved.
"Why are you both crying?"
Lin Yi asked knowingly. He put down his chopsticks, took out tissues, and handed them to the two girls.
Sonoko and Ran took the tissues and wiped away their tears, not forgetting to thank him in this situation.
The atmosphere had already opened up.
Lin Yi no longer hesitated, and said with a serious face, "I was trying hard to find a suitable opportunity to tell you about this… but… I hadn't had time to find it before you found out."
"Deceiving you… I am truly very sorry."
"You might not believe it, but… ever since the day I met you… my hell has been filled with non-stop music."
"So, please go out with me!"
Bowing.
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