When Wu Geng returned to the dining table, the atmosphere was a little strange. Although Ikuta spoke freely, no one thought it was completely impossible. Judging from Nishino's state today, it seemed a bit unreasonable.

It means to stand up, or to put it another way, to bid farewell to the timid self in the past.

In short, there must be sufficient emotional driving force behind the huge change in behavior.

For example, Weiona cuts her long hair short, which represents a change in mentality that I want; for example, Hoshino suddenly dyes her hair without saying hello, which marks the beginning of the rebellious period; and for example, Wakazuki is really confused about Sakurai's sexual orientation.

Choose to actively maintain social distance from her.

However, we can only draw conclusions about most events after the fact, and cannot predict them beforehand to avoid risks. From this point of view, it seems that it does not make much sense to analyze the driving force behind what has happened.

.After all, the future is a repetition of past mistakes in various forms.

Because they were worried about accidentally stepping on a thunderbolt, everyone became much more cautious when speaking, and no longer asked about the exact situation of Wu Geng and Nishino.

Soon, Nishino and Xiao Asuka also came back after the fifth watch.

The meal was dull and jerky, and the occasional exchanges seemed sparse and ordinary but cautious. Everyone was worried that the extended topic would touch the lead of a landmine and explode this peaceful but false balance with a bang.

It is worth mentioning that such an atmosphere did not affect Ikuta's appetite at all. She ate two portions by herself.

When leaving, it is customary for the senior group member to pay the bill.

It’s not that Wu Geng and the others are taking advantage, but it’s almost a tradition. Although they are both in the same period, Wu Geng and others are younger, so it’s no problem to count them as juniors. It’s natural for the seniors to pay for the juniors to enjoy the meal. The ticket to enter the kindergarten is

Fukawa Shiraishi and the others bought it.

"Na-chan?"

Seeing that Nishino remained in his original position and did not get up, Zhongyuan called out. Nishino did not answer immediately.

She put her hands under the table, holding the doll that Xiao Feiniao gave her, with her head lowered and still making no move. In the background of the noisy and trivial restaurant, it was like a separate picture, with a contrasting calmness.

and deep.

Zhongyuan looked back at the people who were preparing to go out. She turned around and came to Nishino's side, "Are you okay?" she asked in a low voice.

"...I originally planned to study abroad in France during my senior year of high school." Nishino suddenly said, "Later, I gave up this plan because I passed the Nogizaka audition."

She didn't raise her head or look at Zhongyuan, her voice was faint and soft, as if she was stating something to herself.

Zhongyuan was infected by her attitude of detaching his own emotions. He paused and asked:

"...Nana-chan, do you feel regretful? Regarding the fact that you didn't go to France but stayed in Japan."

This question was abrupt and pointed. Zhongyuan was worried that this sharpness would touch something that Nishino wanted to hide, and suddenly he felt a little annoyed at his own thoughtfulness.

Fortunately, Nishino didn't feel that she was offended. She was silent for a moment and said, "I don't know. I don't know what I think. I am very grateful for what I have gained now. If I feel regretful about what I have now,

It would be very rude."

She smiled inappropriately here.

"But I think regret is almost inevitable, no matter what choices you have made." Zhongyuan said.

"Because the acquisition of choices also means giving up. While acquiring one kind of reality, you will inevitably lose another possibility, and possibilities always have more imaginable space. This kind of thing is almost impossible.

Solved."

"..."

"But think about it the other way around, Na-chan, no matter what you choose, on the other side of the possibility, there will always be a realistic gain. It is something you can actually hold in your hands and something you can truly feel. Don't you think

Is this more meaningful and valuable than regret born from nothingness?”

Zhongyuan didn't know how to comfort Nishino. This was originally Wugeng's job, but due to some misunderstandings, Nishino might not reveal his current inner state to Wugeng. No matter how it develops in the future, there is already a strong relationship between them.

There is some kind of gap.

Zhongyuan learned the general story of the matter from Xiao Feiniao. On the one hand, the complexity of the matter was beyond her expectation. On the other hand, she had to analyze and judge the matter from what angle and standpoint she should stand.

Zhongyuan himself was also very confused.

She has many choices. She can say "no problem" palely and feebly, or "everything will be fine" irresponsibly, or she can give up her own opinions and stand and put everything aside here.

All the blame was placed on Wu Geng, and she was beheaded in public in words.

But these are all delaying measures, and at best they are perfunctory and well-packaged.

So Zhongyuan could only try to avoid this matter, follow Nishino's context, and direct everything to a more positive aspect.

She put her hand on the back of Nishino's hand and said, "Can you feel it, my body temperature? If Na-chan wasn't here, I would be very lonely. Everyone would be."

After a while, Nishino suddenly laughed out loud, "Hiyaxiang, your dream before joining the group was to be a psychological counselor, right?"

Zhongyuan also smiled, "Maybe I accidentally have the talent for this."

Nishino took a deep breath, once, twice. She rubbed her fingers on the zipper mouth of the doll, and finally made up her mind.
Chapter completed!