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Only in this way can we catch up with those who were once important but have already left.
After Hikigaya and Ayaka left.
The five-person service department was reduced to three.
Tick-tick-tick-
even so.
The somewhat old clock was still ticking.
It never stopped.
……
Chapter 220 The Tenderness of Snow
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The clock never stopped.
What about those who hesitate?
?
"Xiao Qing, are you alright...?"
Knowing Su Qing's interpersonal relationships in Class C, it's clear that she doesn't have many friends.
The only people she's close to are Hachiman and Hikigaya.
But now that Hachiman has clearly left in anger towards Su Qing, Yui can't help but worry about their friendship.
"It's okay. I'll handle it."
Noticing Yui's face, which was tense with worry, Su Qing's eyes flashed with tenderness. She then gently patted Yui's hand to reassure her.
"That's good……"
Upon hearing this, Yui let out a breath.
She did not doubt that Su Qing was putting on a brave face.
Even though he would occasionally tease her about small things, Su Qing never broke her promises on matters that were slightly more important.
"If you need any help... just let us know."
Yukino said apologetically.
Su Qing's original intention was for this commission, and although things were not under Yukino's control, she still felt a little guilty.
[If I had noticed the problem with this method earlier, would this conflict have been avoided?]
[In the end, is it still dependence...?]
Seemingly sensing Yukino's self-blame, Su Qing gently comforted her:
"Even though he is a minister, he doesn't have to take all the responsibility upon himself."
"Yes, Xiaoxue, you still have us."
Yui said "we," which probably includes Su Qing as well.
This girl is getting more and more used to the time the three of them spend together.
As she spoke, she revealed a few cute little tiger teeth.
He wanted to pat his chest forcefully to emphasize his presence to Yukino.
Unexpectedly, due to excessive force, the impact directly affected the stomach and throat.
"Ugh..."
Upon seeing this, Yukino could no longer remain calm, and her usually cool face instantly showed signs of emotion.
She quickly stood next to Yui, gently patting her back with one hand.
After Yui calmed down, she hurriedly poured black tea into her own cup. Then, holding the cup to Yui's lips, she said with some concern:
"Are you feeling better? Have some water first."
"I'm fine now. Thank you, Xiaoxue~"
Like a child, Yui tilted her head slightly and gave Yukino a sweet smile.
"Gulu~Gulu~"
"You...drink slower..."
Upon seeing Yui raise her face, she gulped down her tea in one go.
While Yukino was relieved that she hadn't collapsed too much, she couldn't help but feel a little worried:
[What if I choke on it?]
Yukino thought she was overthinking things. Yui wasn't a child, so why was she so worried?
This may be related to her name.
Although ice and snow are often associated with ruthlessness.
But when all things revive, the melting ice and snow become the best source of life for all things.
Her tenderness is like water, and also like snow.
"Oh, but I've already finished drinking it."
Yui licked her lips, only then noticing that the cup in her hand didn't seem to be hers.
"This looks like... Xiaoxue's cup."
"It's okay. I'm not drinking anymore, I'll just wash up later."
Yukino realized that she had been a little flustered just now, so she subconsciously took her teacup.
"Huh? Shouldn't you say 'I don't mind' at a time like this? Why do you seem a little disgusted with me, Xiaoxue?"
Yui certainly didn't think so; she was just joking.
This is a great way to distract yourself.
"What an idiot..."
After Yukino sat down, she gave Yui a helpless smile.
"What~"
Yui wouldn't let it go.
"It means... drinking an idiot's saliva will turn you into an idiot, right?"
Su Qing provided an explanation at the opportune moment.
"You're kidding! How could Xiaoxue do that!"
Yui quickly looked at Yukino, hoping that she would refute Su Qing's statement.
"Hmm...maybe that's true."
Yukino smiled slightly at Yui.
Her eyes, clear as a spring, rippled with a feeling of "joy".
Her appearance was already outstanding enough, but this smile is the perfect finishing touch, truly solidifying her title of "Black Fairy".
In the past, Yukino would have stood on Yui's side.
But not today.
"What? How could this be..."
Yui feigned disappointment, then turned her anger towards Su Qing, the culprit, saying, "What you said has no scientific basis and doesn't count!"
She didn't know anything about scientific basis; she just knew she wasn't stupid.
“I would rather believe that something exists than something that doesn’t exist.”
Su Qing smiled calmly.
"Cut~"
Yui made a disdainful sound.
[From now on, dislike Xiao Qing for three minutes!]
Yui even took out her phone to check the time and secretly noted it down.
After giving a soft hum, she leaned closer to Yukino with a look of delighted surprise, "Yukino, you looked so beautiful when you smiled just now!"
"Yes...really?"
Yukino felt a little embarrassed by the praise and could only helplessly gather up a few stray strands of hair.
"Uh-huh!"
It actually had nothing to do with Yui, but she still nodded excitedly.
"So, could you smile one more time? I want to take a picture."
"Why are you taking pictures of me?"
Yukino tilted her head in confusion.
In her mind, the only purpose of taking photos is to attach a personal photo to a file or to serve as proof of identity such as a student ID.
"It's so beautiful. I want to take pictures whenever I see something beautiful, hehe."
Yui, embarrassed, fiddled with the pink puff on her head and added softly:
"And...it would be great as a phone wallpaper or something, wouldn't it?"
"I don't want to..."
Yukino instinctively refused.
But when she noticed Yui's expression freeze instantly, she quickly explained:
"The thought of someone opening their phone and seeing my picture is a little strange..."
"Eh...actually, I didn't intend to make it a wallpaper."
As Yui spoke, she kept swiping her fingers across the phone screen, fiddling with it for a while before showing the interface to Yukino:
"The latest feature on e-commerce platforms allows you to set background images for your chat partners. Can I take a picture of one?"
"Background image?"
Yukino, who had never even used a vending machine before, naturally wouldn't be as familiar with the new features of e as Yui.
"Hmm...like this!"
After setting one of her selfies as the background image for her chat with Yukino, Yui showed the finished product to Yukino.
Take a closer look.
Yui, wearing loose summer pajamas, with a cleavage faintly visible, sat cross-legged with Sabre in her arms.
"It seems...very good."
Yukino nodded in agreement.
Judging from the sample demonstration alone, this newly added feature is quite good.
While it may block some chat messages, this can be avoided with proper adjustments.
“Right, right!”
Yui clenched her fists excitedly, her bright eyes gleaming with a faint golden light.
"Okay... then. You can only use a background image."
Yukino gave a worried reminder, but this displeased Yui.
"Hey, what are you saying! Do I look like the kind of person who would do something bad with Xiaoxue's photo?"
Yui crossed her arms, looking sullen.
“I would rather believe that something exists than something that doesn’t exist.”