Back in the shop, Yui Yuigahama immediately came over.
"Yumiko, you're back."
"Yes, just getting some fresh air."
Yui Yuigahama thought she was just getting used to the part-time job, so she smiled and pulled her along, tidying the shelves while chatting animatedly.
Miura Yumiko, however, was somewhat distracted.
She looked around but didn't see Lin Mu.
"Where's that guy?"
Miura Yumiko couldn't help but ask.
"Who are you talking about?"
"Lin Mu, wasn't he just here?"
"Oh, Lin Mu went to the break room. If you're not feeling well, you can also go rest for a while. Yoko is really nice…"
Miura Yumiko couldn't help but mutter.
That guy, he wouldn't have made a move on Yoko, too, would he?
After being bullied by Lin Mu once, Miura Yumiko had already branded him as a super villain.
"Yumiko, your face is so red, and why are your lips swollen?"
"Ah… that, I ate some spicy snacks just now, and they made them swell."
With a flushed face, Miura Yumiko quickly made an excuse.
Yui Yuigahama, however, felt that this sounded very familiar.
Speaking of which, didn't Shiina Mahiru use this excuse last time?
Or did Dan Sheng Gu also use this excuse?
Yui Yuigahama was a bit confused; she couldn't remember clearly.
She just felt that this reason was very familiar.
"Oh, I see. Do you want some water? And…"
Yui Yuigahama looked at her best friend with a strange expression; she really wanted to ask her why she suddenly cared about Lin Mu.
She had actually asked where Lin Mu had gone just now.
"En, and what?" Miura Yumiko looked at Yui Yuigahama in confusion.
Yui Yuigahama quickly waved her hand, "Nothing, let's continue tidying the shelves. I'm telling you, some customers just like to mess things up, it's so mean to increase our burden!"
"That's why we part-timers are needed to tidy up, right? Otherwise, if we didn't do anything, who would hire shop assistants?"
Miura Yumiko replied casually, but her heart was still in a mess.
She remembered Lin Mu's words again.
Hayama Hayato already had someone he liked.
And he had never truly cared about her, instead only using her as a shield to prevent other girls from confessing to him?
Is that really true?
She wanted to retort, but upon careful thought, it truly was the case.
Hayama Hayato would never accept her invitations to hang out alone; he always brought "everyone" along.
But, that wasn't a reason for that bad guy to bully her, was it!
Kissing her because he couldn't stand her being Hayama Hayato's shield was just too outrageous.
Rather than thinking that, it would be better to say he made a move because he liked her.
But he already had Mahiru, right? And did Mahiru really know about his philandering?
Miura Yumiko became completely bewildered.
While working part-time and thinking about things, Miura Yumiko couldn't help but recall the scene she witnessed over the weekend.
That day, she and Ebina Hina went to eat a newly released pudding.
Girls, generally, have no resistance to desserts.
When she was tired from shopping, she saw Hayama Hayato, looking shy, sitting with a fair-skinned, beautiful woman in a coffee shop, chatting.
Miura Yumiko naturally immediately pulled Hina to hide, secretly observing the situation there.
Her heart was also nervous, because the woman sitting opposite Hayama Hayato was too beautiful.
Both her figure and her looks were perfect.
The smile on her face was so sweet that it was unforgettable at first glance.
And Hayama was even showing a shy expression, blushing, which made it hard for her not to misunderstand their relationship.
The person opposite Hayama Hayato was, of course, Yukino Shitayuki.
Because her younger sister Yukino had recovered her health, she also became cheerful again.
And thinking about her own situation, Yukino Shitayuki invited Hayama Hayato out.
Of course, she wasn't trying to flirt with this Junior Female Student who was practically a childhood friend, but rather to make him give up his feelings for her.
For this, she specifically got to know two Junior Female Students who admired Hayama, and even brought them along.
Then, under Yang Nai Jie's introduction, the two blushing Junior Female Students surrounded Hayama Hayato, asking him this and that, enthusiastically expressing their goodwill.
Hayama Hayato's persona was maintained quite well; even people from other schools, especially girls, knew of Hayama's existence and admired him as a sunny handsome guy.
Hayama Hayato had thought that Yang Nai Jie wanted to hang out with him, finally intending to give him a chance to pursue her.
He didn't expect her to actually be setting up other girls for him, which was a very clear rejection, meaning she hoped he would date other girls.
Hayama Hayato, whose passion was instantly doused with cold water, immediately lost his good mood.
So he finally couldn't help but drop his mask, and with a cold face and an impatient, low voice, he said to the two chattering girls: "Can you please stay away from me? And you two are really noisy, I'm not interested in being friends with you!"
"Eh? Hayato-kun?"
The two enthusiastic girls instantly froze, their smiles becoming stiff.
Tears were already welling up in their eyes.
They were clearly on the verge of crying, having been rebuffed by Hayama's cold words.
Yang Nai Jie quickly came to the rescue.
"Oh dear, Hayato-kun, don't be so harsh on girls. My apologies, my apologies, Hanako and Risa Junior Female Student, Hayato-kun is in a bad mood today. You two can chat another time."
Under Yang Nai Jie's comfort, the two girls finally didn't cry.
Then Yang Nai Jie pulled the two girls away from there.
Miura Yumiko, however, saw that the two girls were already crying, and after saying goodbye to Yang Nai Jie, they ran off, wailing loudly.
Returning to the coffee shop, Yukino Shitayuki looked at Hayama Hayato helplessly.
"What, did you take your medicine? How can you be so fierce to two such cute Junior Female Students?"
Hayama Hayato looked at her with a dark, troubled face.
"Yang Nai Jie, you know, I won't date any girl, unless that person is… "
"Stop! You don't need to say it, I don't want to hear it." Yang Nai Jie's smile also disappeared.
"Hayato-kun, I already have a boyfriend, and he treats me very well, so I hope you can also find your own happiness."
"Since childhood, you and little Yukino have always run after me. It's time for you to grow up."
Hayama Hayato lowered his head without answering, but his fists instinctively tightened.
He was rejected again.
···Please give me flowers 0···
The last time he was rejected was when he accidentally revealed his affection for Yang Nai Jie.
Yukino Shitayuki said in a deep voice, then couldn't help but sigh.
"Well then, that's that. Since Hayato-kun doesn't fancy the girls I introduced, you can find one yourself. I, your sister, am also going to see my boyfriend."
"Liar! Yang Nai Jie, you don't have a boyfriend at all, do you! Is it that hard to give me a chance? What exactly is wrong with me?"
Hayama Hayato was also somewhat on the verge of a breakdown, and he directly questioned her.
Yukino Shitayuki, however, shook her head, "Feelings cannot be forced. Hayato-kun, in my eyes, will always be that clumsy little Junior Female Student, so don't waste your time on me."
"How about cherishing the people around you? That Miura Junior Female Student by your side is very good."
"No, I won't date Yumiko, Yang Nai Jie… I won't give up!"
"Then be prepared to attend my wedding after graduation. I told you, I have a boyfriend."
Yukino Shitayuki said irritably, not intending to continue the conversation.
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She waved at Hayama, turned gracefully, and left.
"Well then, that's that. Hayato, you think about it carefully."
Hayama Hayato did not answer, merely sitting on the coffee shop chair, head bowed, looking dejected.
Miura Yumiko had originally intended to go in and ask about the situation.
But Hayama suddenly slammed his fist on the table, making a huge noise that startled everyone.
"Damn it! Who is it, why do they have to snatch the person I like?"
Hayama Hayato's gnashing face no longer held its former sunshine and gentleness.
This frightened Miura Yumiko; she stood frozen in place, her body trembling slightly.
Hayama's ferocious expression shattered her illusions.
In fact, she was just like other girls who were misled by Hayama's superficial gentleness.
She admired that sunny boy who was gentle to everyone and apologized to everyone.
It was akin to the admiration for a celebrity or idol, an envy for his ability to effortlessly be at the center of attention.
And after becoming friends with Hayama, she mistakenly thought it was love.
However, this was not love at all.
Or rather, she didn't like the real Hayama.
Thus, seeing Hayama's true other side caused a strong psychological impact on Miura Yumiko.
She also involuntarily began to doubt whether this person was truly as wonderful as she had imagined.
Ebina Hina, meanwhile, quickly pulled her away.
Actually, Ebina Hina understood everything; she just chose not to speak up for the sake of friendship.
The memory ended.
Miura Yumiko couldn't help but bite her lip.
Even if Hayato wasn't that perfect person, Lin Mu that guy was the most detestable, right!
To treat her, a girl, like that.
Miura Yumiko clenched her small fists and told Yui Yuigahama that she needed to go to the restroom.
Then she came to the lounge and saw a certain person lying on the bed resting, and instantly, her anger flared up.
She rushed over angrily, clenching her small fists, and swung them at him.
However, what was the difference between this and a lamb entering a tiger's den? One.