Chapter 167 Suguha's Sense of Iniquity
After having midnight snack, I took a shower. After taking a shower, I fell on the bed and felt drowsy.
Facts have once again proved that the improvement of physical fitness has little to do with mental work.
Even someone as strong as Sawayama Haruno would inevitably feel a little tired after a day of traveling and several hours of typing.
Not to mention that the following Thursday was equally busy, and he had to stay alert enough to continue working on the project the next day.
He was not the only one who was equally tired.
Just after Sawayama Haruno returned to her room to rest, the lights in the room in the courtyard belonging to Mine Shiori were still on.
Mine Shiori, who followed Morikawa Riho and was busy until after seven in the evening before returning to Ginkaku-ji Temple, was now frowning in front of her computer.
“Well written.”
She suddenly spoke softly.
"That's great."
After she finished speaking, the corners of her mouth unconsciously rose a little, but were quickly suppressed again.
Looking at the glowing computer screen in front of her, she was lost in thought for the first time in a long time.
Haruno wrote better than she thought.
There are many places that resonate deeply with me, as if I can find reflections of my past in the book.
Especially when she saw Naoko commit suicide and Watanabe's subsequent change of mentality, she felt mixed emotions and an indescribable feeling.
"Haruno, is this all you want to tell me?"
She whispered softly.
My eyes unconsciously fell on the small pencil case next to the computer desk.
Of course, this isn't really a stationery bag. The actual contents are a little hard to describe.
Those were some small props that Shiori Mine brought with her after much consideration before she set off. After all, she would be staying in Kyoto for several days. She had to complete her internship work, help Haruno check the content of the manuscript, and also find time to tutor Suguha.
Even she would feel some pressure.
The best way to deal with stress, of course, is to put the props in this small pencil case.
At this moment, looking at the stationery bag at hand, Mine Shiori felt a little shaken.
I really want to use it, she thought.
The more I read Haruno's manuscript, the more distracting thoughts popped up in my mind.
Even she herself didn't know whether this was a good or bad phenomenon. She only knew that she wanted to vent her unnecessary thoughts through the method of using the clips.
There seemed to be a voice in her heart, urging her to carry out the so-called "self-punishment" as soon as possible, but in reality, Mine Shiori did not move for a long time.
Because the manuscript was still in front of her.
I feel like I don't want to let Haruno down.
Obviously, the other party has tried to use such novels to untie his own knot, but he still shamelessly continues to use the clamps. Isn't this equivalent to betraying Haruno's kindness?
Thinking of this, Mine Shiori couldn't help but bite her lips.
"No, no."
Her body swayed once or twice, and her face turned inexplicably pale.
Everything is fine, but I don't want to let Haruno down for wanting to help me get out of my inner shadow.
So, you have to be patient.
If I can't even do such a small thing, how can I be with Haruno in the future? He definitely doesn't want to see me torturing myself in this self-abuse way.
Just for Haruno, give up using the clip, Shiori
She warned herself in her heart and forced herself to look away.
call--
The petite girl breathed a sigh of relief for no reason, looking at the ancient Japanese-style buildings in her room, feeling a little confused.
The best way to force yourself to distract from distracting thoughts is naturally to go to sleep.
So after being in a daze for a while, Mine Shiori dragged her slightly stiff body to turn off the lights in the room, and then returned to her bed.
Feeling the special softness of the tatami and the mattress, the originally "uneasy" thoughts seemed to gradually fade away.
It seemed as if sleepiness had been secretly brewing after a whole day's hard work. When she was completely relaxed, Mine Shiori's eyelids soon began to move up and down.
Finally, with an unconscious call, Mine Shiori fell into a deep sleep.
"Haruno."
When I opened my eyes again, I realized that I was no longer in Tokyo.
Mine Shiori lay in bed in a daze, feeling that this sleep seemed to be exceptionally short. The memories before falling asleep were still clearly imprinted in her mind.
So much so that early in the morning, she felt uncomfortable with the friction in front of her.
"Master, are you up?"
The voice of his apprentice, Suguha Ezaki, came from outside the door.
The sunlight seemed to be very good, and through the door one could see a tall, faint figure standing at the door.
Mine Shiori was stunned for two and a half seconds before she responded subconsciously.
"Yes, I'm awake."
"Can you come in?"
"Huh? Ah, please come in!"
Mine Shiori hurriedly sat up straight, straightened her clothes, and covered up some "obvious" parts a little, trying not to attract attention as much as possible.
bang——
The slightly old sliding door was opened by Ezaki Suguha, who had tied her hair into a single pigtail for the first time today.
Because of her abundant hair, she seems to be particularly suitable for this kind of dress. While she looks intellectual, she also reveals the playfulness that a girl of this age should have.
Combined with the light green knitted short-sleeved shirt she had specially changed into, it was hard to imagine that the girl who spoke so bluntly and even a little bit harshly could actually have such a lively side. "Master, good morning."
As soon as she came in, Ezaki Suguha greeted her politely.
He was so polite that even Mine Shiori felt a little at a loss.
"Morning, good morning."
The petite girl fixed her messy hair and asked awkwardly, "Suguha, you got up so early."
“When I was in Tokyo, I had to get up early and run in the morning. Although I am in Kyoto now, I still wake up according to my biological clock.”
Esaki Suguha paused for a moment and looked at Mine Shiori with a slightly apologetic look.
"I'm sorry, Master. Should I not have come so early?"
"No, I was awake before you came over." Mine Shiori smiled at her and explained, "It's better to get up early. I haven't had time to finish reading the manuscript that Haruno sent last night, and I still have to tutor you in the afternoon."
“Tutoring.”
Ezaki Suguha opened his mouth, his expression becoming more and more guilty.
"Sorry, Master, I came here just to tell you that the tutoring for the next two days may have to be cancelled."
"Eh?"
Mine Shiori stared at her in confusion.
What does cancel mean?
Would Suguha actually cancel the tutoring plan on her own initiative? In the past, Suguha would only agree to cancel when she had no choice, but today it was the other party who proposed it?
Seeing that she seemed puzzled, Ezaki Suguha had to explain: "It seems that my other friends know about my visit to Kyoto."
"I met a lot of people when I came to Kyoto to participate in the competition. Now that they know I'm here, they want me to go out and get together."
"So that's how it is." Mine Shiori suddenly realized.
She immediately put on a gentle and considerate smile and said softly, "Sure. I originally wanted to let Suguha come with you so that you can relax. In that case, it doesn't matter if you skip two days of tutoring."
"Thank you, Master."
Seeing how gullible Mine Shiori was, Ezaki Suoha felt more and more guilty.
There was an inexplicable sense of guilt lingering in her heart.
The reason is also very simple——
She had the "talent" to see if someone was lying, but she lied in front of her master whom she needed to respect.
And the purpose of lying is not for anything else, but for what the other person cares about most.
There is an indescribable sense of guilt.
Not only to my master, but also to my friends.
"master."
After a long silence, Ezaki Suguha spoke with some difficulty.
"Master, is there any place you want to go in Kyoto? Or anything you want to buy?"
"Eh?"
Mine Shiori, who was making the bed, was stunned when she heard this.
But she quickly realized what her apprentice wanted to do, so she smiled and advised: "No need, even if there is a place you really want to go or buy, I can go by myself."
"Would it be troublesome?"
"No, traveling is like this, right?" Mine Shiori said softly while tidying up her quilt, "It's not a big deal. Besides, I probably won't be free these two days. If I'm free, I want to go with Haru..."
Halfway through her words, she realized something was wrong, so she swallowed it back and changed the subject: "When we have time, the three of us can go together?"
"You won't, Suguha. You'll have to stay with your friends for the next few days, right?"
She turned around and smiled at her apprentice.
But the latter did not respond at all, just stared at her intently.
"Suguha?"
".I see."
Ezaki Suguha came to his senses and looked away guiltily.
"Well, let's go out and play together after we're done with our work," she said softly.
"Uh-huh."
Mine Shiori folded the quilt and placed it on the mattress. Suddenly, she said a little embarrassedly, "Well, I have to change clothes next, so..."
"Sorry to bother you Master, let's talk later."
Seeing what Mine Shiori meant, Ezaki Suguha simply pushed the door to the outside and closed it with her.
She did not dare to stay at her master's door for too long, fearing that her abnormality would be noticed by the other party, so she quickly walked out of the courtyard.
After going out, Ezaki Suguha looked at the pine forest in the distance with lifeless eyes and breathed a long sigh of relief.
The plan to compensate the master seems to have ended in failure.
Ezaki Suguha laughed at himself.
However, the plan to compensate my friend seemed to be very successful. She had just sent me a list of what she wanted. I guess she really thought that I was preparing a birthday gift for her in advance.
Really, who would prepare something like this a month and a half in advance?
Suguha Ezaki's eyes dimmed for a moment, but after noticing the approach of the bodyguard next to her, she quickly returned to her usual calm state.
"Miss, you're looking for me?"
The bodyguard who led Zeshan Haruno yesterday appeared at the side with some confusion. Looking at the young lady who was obviously a little abnormal today, he didn't dare to look her in the eye.
"Well, please go buy some things in various places in Kyoto later."
As he spoke, Ezaki Suguha took out his cell phone.
Looking at the text message sent by someone, she smiled silently at first, and then whispered: "I will give you a list, you buy all the things on it and put them in a gift bag."
"I see."
(End of this chapter)
