Seeing the young man's right hand that was extended to express his goodwill, Shiino Asada hesitated for a moment. She realized that it was Osamu Uesugi who had saved her yesterday, so she extended a small hand and shook it briefly before quickly withdrawing it.
Shiino Asala, who was unwilling to come into contact with strangers, hated physical contact with others.
"My name is Shiino Asala. Thank you for sending me to the hospital. Don't worry, I'll pay for the medical fees immediately.”
As she said this, Shino Asala recalled the robbery of the three girls yesterday. She did not know that Osamu Uesugi had helped her get the money back, and a hint of worry appeared on her pale face.
Osamu Uesugi comforted her in a gentle tone when he saw what was troubling her.
"It's okay. I've helped you get your bag and money back. Don't worry.”
"Sigh! Really?! Thank you so much.”
As an ordinary high school student, Shiino Asala didn't have much living expenses. If even the things in her bag were taken away, her life would definitely be a little uncomfortable.
Seemingly thinking that her verbal thanks were not sincere enough, the girl hurriedly got off the bed and wanted to bow. However, because she could not use her legs, her entire body fell to the ground.
Osamu Uesugi, who had sharp eyes and agile hands, quickly bent over and caught the girl's falling body.
It was very light and soft. This was the first thing Osamu Uesugi felt when he touched the girl's body. Shika Asada, who was 1.6 meters tall, was lying in Osamu Uesugi's arms. She was just right. Osamu Uesugi quickly helped her onto the bed when he smelled the fragrance coming from her dark brown hair.
"You'd better not move around. The nurse said that this is a sequela and that you still need some time to recover.”
"I know. I know my own body very well.”
There was a faint blush on the girl's face. Even the naturally dull Asala Shiino could not ignore the scene that had just happened. Not only was it a little embarrassing in front of a boy she was not familiar with, but most importantly, she had never had such close contact with the opposite sex since she was young.
"Alright, Shino-san, just sit on the bed peacefully. You won't have any strength if you don't eat.”
After saying that, Osamu Uesugi brought over a plate of steaming buns from the table beside him.
The crystal-clear dumplings emitted an alluring fragrance. Osamu Uesugi had instructed the chef at home to make them this morning. It immediately aroused Asala Shiino's appetite.
"I…I'm going to start eating.”
Looking up at Osamu Uesugi's busy figure, she reached out to pick up a bun with two slender fingers and took a small bite.
"Oh! Delicious-"
The tender meat filling and the rich soup exploded in her mouth. Shika Asada revealed a satisfied expression. She urgently needed to recover her strength and quickly finished the first bun, then picked up the second and third.
Perhaps it was because she was in a hurry to eat, a large amount of food was stuck in her narrow esophagus, and Asala Shino was so anxious that her face turned red.
"There's also seaweed soup here. Please try it.”
At this moment, Osamu Uesugi's words rang in Asala Shino's ears, but it sounded like it was the same to her.
Gulp-Gulp-
She picked up the seaweed soup in front of her and gulped it down. Soon, the food was washed down.
"That's great ~ We're finally saved."
After drinking a small bowl of hot soup, Shiino Asala's originally pale face gradually became rosy. However, when he saw Osamu Uesugi's smirking expression, he could not maintain his expression.
After that, he ate his breakfast at a normal speed.
"Actually, I still don't understand why Uesugi-kun came to save me.”
After the pleasant breakfast, Shika Asala was the first to speak, voicing the doubts in her heart.
"It's nothing. No matter who saw the same thing happen in front of them, they would definitely attack.”
Osamu Uesugi waved his hand, indicating that he was only doing what he should do.
"No, it's not like that."
"Hmm?"
She subconsciously bit her lower lip, but her calm expression revealed a trace of seriousness.
" Ever since I was young, I've experienced dozens of similar situations, big and small, but no one has ever stepped forward to help me, not even a word…"
Osamu Uesugi saw Shiino Asala's sorrowful expression.
" At first, I resisted with all my might, but later on, I was at the mercy of others. I never said that I hated others or took revenge on others, because I deserved it…"
After saying this, Asala Shino's eyes suddenly turned red, and a layer of mist appeared in her eyes.
"But why? Why do you call me a murderer? Why does everyone hate me? I…I just want to save people.”
As if a string had snapped, tears suddenly welled up in her eyes. They were so wet that they streaked across the girl's cheeks, leaving marks on her dry skin.
Shiino Asala's sobbing echoed throughout the small room, like a needle piercing into Osamu Uesugi's heart.
" Classmate Shi Nai…"
"Uesugi-kun, you must have heard rumors about me. You must also think that I'm a murderer.”
Shino Asala looked up at Osamu Uesugi. Her empty eyes made Osamu Uesugi's heart ache, and he quickly comforted her.
"It's not like that. In my opinion, Shino-san is just doing what she should be doing.”
" Not everyone can muster up courage in the face of a life-threatening situation. I can understand why Shino-san pulled the trigger for the safety of her loved ones.”
This was the first time she had heard such a unique idea from Osamu Uesugi, and a glimmer of hope welled up in her heart.
"Really? Do you really not hate me? I'm just an executioner whose hands are stained with blood. Why do you still trust me so much?”
As if she had grabbed onto the last straw, Shiina Asada shouted excitedly while venting the pressure she had accumulated for a long time.
"What does that matter? If saving people means killing people, even I will do it.”
Seeing the girl's trembling hands, Osamu Uesugi took the initiative to go forward and hold her small hands.
"Although I can't feel the pressure that Shino-san has been under for so many years, I believe that Shino Asala is definitely not like what others say. She must be a kind-hearted person, don't you think so?”
"Yes, yes."
Tears of excitement gushed out once again, but unlike the tears of pain and sadness from before, this was the joy and joy of being understood and believed by others.
Looking at the determination in the young man's eyes, Asala Shino's heart could not help but throb.
"Thank you for believing in me, Uesugi-kun.”
"Don't say that. Actually, there are some selfish motives mixed in this.”
"Hmm?"
Shino Asala tilted her head and revealed a cute puzzled expression.
"Actually, I was thinking of letting Shino-san leave this place and go to Tokyo to study.”
"Sigh! Why did you suddenly say such an important thing? The two of us…"
After swallowing the words " we've only known each other for a few hours ", Asala Shiino felt that it was very strange. It was this kind of person who she had just met who was like an old friend who had known each other for many years. The distance between the two of them had unknowingly shortened a lot.
"If Shino-san wants to start a new life, then leaving this place is the best plan.”
"Why do you say that?"
" Because you can never wake someone who is pretending to be asleep. Even if the people around Shino-san knew the truth, they would still reject and distance themselves from you.”
Sometimes, the truth of the matter was very simple, but people would always blindly follow what others said. Even if Osamu Uesugi stood up and said that Shika Asala was innocent and was forced to shoot, those who were already used to it would not change their opinion of Shika Asala.
Only by moving to a new environment where no one knew about Asaida Shiino could she end her nightmarish and painful life. This was the fact that Osamu Uesugi believed.
Asala Shiino, who realized the crux of the problem, nodded slightly. She had long seen through human nature and never had any hope for those scumbags who bullied the weak.
"But even if it's a transfer, it's not easy to arrange the school and accommodation.”
Shika Asala was slightly moved, but she still voiced her concerns.
"It's okay. If Shino-san decides to move to Tokyo, I can help solve these problems.”
Looking at Osamu Uesugi's confident smile, Shiino Asala couldn't help but complain.
"Uesugi-kun ~"
"Hmm?"
"Did you scheme against me long ago?
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