Chapter 99: Riding a Bike

  Returning home from Tokyo General Hospital, she could still see the figure of Akagi standing at the entrance waiting for her to come back. She paused in her steps, feeling a bit complicated inside.

  Time and time again, she truly realized that he was waiting for her to come home.

  "Welcome home..." He spoke up, no longer like before when he wanted to speak but couldn't. He really wanted to take the initiative to get close to this girl.

  Qingmu Xiang suddenly fell silent.

  She used to think that Akigumo Ryu had some resemblance to Kure Yoru, but he could never be Kure Yoru. No matter where she was, Kure Yoru would always find her and go home with her, rather than waiting for her to come home. He just couldn't be him. It's like the lucky village that gave her a special feeling wasn't actually it either. Was it just her own wishful thinking because she missed her brother? How could this world possibly have a scene of siblings reuniting, making her feel ridiculous.

  "Thank you..." She paused for a moment before saying two words with a hint of complexity.

  She walked into the Akagi residence, a place she had always felt warm in the past, but now felt somewhat chilly. Her face still wore its usual faint smile, not giving away anything to Akagi or Shizuka Ryoko. After dinner, she returned to her own room, unaware of the tall figure that appeared at the door as she closed it behind her.

  Because he has always been focused on her, so he can see the desolation she has been hiding. He doesn't deny that she hides it well, but she can't hide it from him.

  In the room, a large canvas was unfolded with many blank spaces, and a girl in the center stared blankly at it.

  Even she herself felt that being loved and protected like this should be very happy, but as for her, the most thought-provoking thing in her mind was still the painting drawn by her elder brother from her previous life, on which there were only two main characters, her and him, not her who was surrounded by them now...

  ……

  Huamingchi wanted to find out about the master's information from Liu Lian'er, but the princes were always on guard against strangers. She was just a stranger, and Liu Lian'er might not necessarily tell her anything. So she thought of her own younger brother, thinking that he was so simple-minded, at least he could reveal a little bit to her. But that guy...

  "I'm sorry, Pool Sister, I don't know the Minister's detailed information!" Not to mention his personal life, even if they were in the same tennis club, he couldn't get his tennis records. As for the Minister's family and his own situation, it was even more impossible!

  I really want to know the Minister's background, but unfortunately, there is no way, no one can let Sugiyama Minister reveal too much, even his data may not be perfect in Ryūjin-senpai's place. The Minister is a person who cannot let people know his true self, but even the superficial tennis achievements are already impressive. This is indeed the strongest giant of Rikkyo University!

  The more he thought about it, the clearer his eyes became, and his determination grew stronger. He was determined to defeat the three giants of Lihai University!

  The corners of Huamingchi's mouth twitched slightly, and she had thought that having a younger brother would be more convenient. But this little fool was useless in every way. Was her path to becoming the main lead really so bleak? No, no! She had to work harder!

  The master is hospitalized in Tokyo, and she originally wanted to transfer to Rikkyo University. She went to school in Tokyo and could also visit the master nearby. As for the Rikkyo University tennis team's regular selection, she didn't have time to buy it anymore. Originally, she was thinking of hooking up with the Rikkyo University tennis team's regular selection, letting them help her take down the master's sayings.

  But Ice Emperor welcomed a more bizarre festival - Cycling Festival!

  Qing Yan stood on the podium, announcing the Cycling Festival, while the class monitor, Liu Yuzhen, looked at him with a serious expression.

  "Hmm, Ice Emperor is undoubtedly a noble school, all the courses and programs as well as club activities are luxurious, but there's just this one weird existence that makes us kids who are used to sitting in luxury cars ride bicycles!!! Waaaah! Six Courtyard Qing Yan can't take it every time the cycling event comes around, the Ice Emperor kids always look unhappy! They all don't know how to ride bikes!!! Every year during the cycling event, everyone gets thrown off and ends up a mess! Only those who have participated in this event before get used to being thrown off and don't make fools of themselves as much! But many kids are scared off after getting thrown off, and after that day, they won't touch bicycles again, wishing for four wheels that are stable and steady, two-wheeled bikes that shake and wobble, what's the point?!"

  As a result, the following year, this kind of paper will still come out with all sorts of ridiculous things! The Cycling Festival has never allowed anyone to be absent hehehe! Ice Emperor's academic burden is not light, and the requirements in this aspect are also high! Don't ride a bike? Okay! Directly give you 0 credits! Hehehe!

  "Why does Ice Emperor have such a festival?" Akane Hino asked softly, blinking her eyes at the side of Yoshikiyo.

  Ryōji's mouth twitched slightly as he said, "This is a weird proposal made by that director, his surname is Atobe..."

  Kakashi Hatake has already blacklined it, so Traces Kageyama can't veto this unglamorous holiday, otherwise with his glamorous appearance, how would he allow such a holiday. Just thinking about everyone's miserable state without a hint of glamour, Traces will definitely not be able to bear the sight.

  "Hey, can you ride a bike?" Akane asked suddenly.

  Ri Jin looked at her silently, his dark golden eyes seeming to convey some information. Suddenly, Lin Xiang smiled, and she clearly saw the message in his eyes: You won't learn...

  He must have been thrown and learned, but just won't.

  "... ... " day lucky if quietly gazing at the uncertain whether it is fortunate or unfortunate Lin Xiangru, in his heart there are also entanglements, but do not know why, really can't control those two simple wheels!

  "Is riding a bike difficult?" The soft and gentle words of Akane Kinoshita fell into the ears of the people around her, instantly provoking them to respond in unison, "It's hard, ah!"

  Lin Mu Xiang: "......"

  In two days, it will be the Cycling Festival. Everyone is just talking about it, afraid and entangled, but not really wanting to learn how to ride a bike well. So, Akane Sakuragi wants everyone to take action, to learn it before the festival, overcome their rejection of it, and then enjoy this holiday that should be full of vitality.

  Riding a bike is actually quite fun.

  Moreover, learning to ride a bike is not difficult at all. At least she knows that tennis players like Kawamura Takashi, Momoshiro Takeshi and Kaido Kaoru can ride bikes. It's probably because the members of Hyoutei are too spoiled, which is why they would be opposed to riding bikes. But she didn't think that Ryoma Echizen wouldn't know how to ride a bike either, so what about the other regulars on the Hyoutei team? Does anyone else know how to ride a bike? So she asked Ryoma.

  Ri Yue Ruo: "......"

  He gave her an expression like the one above, and Akane understood, also going black-lined.

  Alright, those noble young masters don't like riding bicycles and can't ride them either.

  Everyone heard that Akane Motomiya told them to learn how to ride a bike, and they were on the verge of tears. They didn't want to disappoint her, but they were also afraid of riding bikes! Waaahhh!

  It's said that Kei Shirogane and the others were all asked by Akane Shinjou to learn how to ride a bike, so Kei Shirogane had no choice but to bring a group of gloomy-faced regulars to find her.

  "Ah? How unglamorous! It's just cycling! Hey, Horie!" Kageyama Tobio tapped his mole, still with a high and proud tone, full of glamour.

  “wush！”

  The correct answer is: “……”

  Damn it! How did I spend the annual cycling festival in the past? Rely on him! Standing and talking without waist pain! There is a kind of don't let the only one who understands cycling, Huadi Chonghong, carry his soul!

  Yes, that's right. Kojirō Kizami is going to take advantage of that one loophole and participate in the entire cycling event without using any other means of transportation, including walking. In short, he can only use a bicycle as a substitute for moving around. So why not just have someone ride a bike and carry him?

  Some people also imitated the scene of Jing Wu, letting those who could ride a bike carry them, but in fact, there were really few people in Bingdi who could ride a bike, and everyone was still thrown all over the place, getting bicycle phobia.

  Of course, the people of Ice Emperor would never stoop to that level - letting outsiders who can ride bicycles come and carry them. The proud Ice Emperor people, no matter how desperate they are, would not rely on those so-called 'outsiders', this is their Ice Emperor's activity.

  "It's really not that hard to ride a bike..." Akane Motomiya could only comfort them by saying. And it was true, riding a bike was such a simple thing, so why did the Ice Emperor's minions look like they were facing a formidable enemy?

  Xu Xian wants to set an example for them and let them learn, but the candidates don't allow it.

  "Why? Riding a bike is really simple, I won't have any problems..." Akane pouted, were they still worried that she would fall off or something? Don't treat her like a porcelain doll.

  "You... you're wearing a short skirt, it's not convenient!" Yoriyuki Hiroto blushed and squeezed out these words. The Ice Emperor's school uniform was originally short, and she wore it to ride a bike... no way! They absolutely wouldn't let her!

  Lin Mu Xiang: "......"

  The people in Class C of the second year were also there. The girls looked at their own short skirts and blushed. The boys also blushed and didn't look at the girls.

  "...then just change into your exercise clothes" said Akane Motomiya helplessly.

  Jiubu's old man is the most efficient in doing things. With just one phone call, someone immediately sent over sportswear, all of which were women's clothing, no need for men to change.

  Watching Hua Mulan sitting on the bicycle saddle, not yet pedaling, everyone's heart was already raised. They knew what it felt like to fall off a bike, and as a girl, she must have been uncomfortable.

  Just thinking like this, Tsubasa Atsuya sat on the back seat of Akane Kogami's bicycle, and everyone was stunned.

  "Jingwu, I was just demonstrating for you all, why did you come up here?" asked Lingmu Xiangxiang, turning her head to look at the young man behind her.

  "Ah, yeah? It's just cycling, I'll show you! Be mesmerized by my magnificent cycling skills!" Kageyama Hina looked around at the people with a confident and proud arc of his chin, his arm stretching out from behind Akane Tsukasa to grasp the handlebars, controlling them as he began to pedal, the two wheels slowly starting to move, gradually driving away, leaving behind a crowd of stunned onlookers.

  “……”

  Damn it! Old man Ji Bu can actually ride a bike! Then why did he have Hu Di Chong Hong drive him around before?!

  "Whoosh!" Takaaki Chikamatsu also stepped on a car and chased after him, leaving behind the petrified crowd.

  "Ah La, Xiao Jing is really not 'simple', this distance can't be pulled far...". Ninsa Yoshi adjusted his glasses and chose a bicycle to ride.

  "Ah! That's right! Sayaka! Tsubasa is too bad! How can you take Sayaka away!" Hinata said he couldn't fall behind, but he didn't know how to ride a bike, so he could only watch as Nishizono started riding and aimed for the timing to get on the back seat. "Nishizono! Step on it! Tsubasa has already ridden far away!......"

  Ninzu Yūshi: “……” ==+

  Damn it! This partner, he's really good at making him work! It means he's good at flirting with girls, but not good at riding a bike! Looks like I have to put in more effort in this area, can't let Traces leave him behind, and also can't let Akane see him looking so pathetic!

  But partner, can't you ride your own bike?!

  He rode his bike with a wobbly and twisted posture, unable to go too fast because he was really unfamiliar with riding a bike. Behind him sat his sister, who was chatting away without any waist pain, urging him on. He felt that life was bleak, and the fragrance of silk was slowly being taken away by the wind. His front path was even more desolate, making him feel anxious and worried.

  "Cut! I'm going to die!" Hikaru's eyebrows furrowed, but he didn't hesitate to get on his bicycle and pedal. If he had to pedal to catch up with her, who had already disappeared into the distance, then he absolutely couldn't give up! No matter how many times he fell off, he would pursue, whether it was his dreams or her, he wouldn't let go!

  "Below the superior!" Riya Yoshioka expressed that she had a strange and inexplicable feeling of being good friends with Akira Matsumoto, but how did that sleepy little sheep end up sitting in the back seat like Yuki Kajiura?

  "Ryunosuke-senpai! You're stepping on my shoes! Below the collar!" Dejiko turned around, her dark golden eyes staring at a certain sheep behind her, her cold tone clearly showing dissatisfaction.

  “zzzz…”

  He replied that there was only an instant sleep god, who twitched at the corner of his mouth and finally resigned himself to getting on the bus. This sleep god was very powerful, even when he fell asleep, he sat steadily in the back seat!

  "Kaito-senpai..." Taro actually had a bit of an edge, but after not playing for so long, his skills and other things wouldn't be that different. Watching Kaito keep getting back up after falling, he was used to being by his side when he struggled, and besides, their goals from start to finish were the same, whether it was tennis or the figure they now wanted to pursue.

  The remaining second-year Class C students looked at each other in dismay as the few people gradually disappeared into the distance.

  Kuwata Fuka sat on her bicycle, her hands gripping the handlebars tightening gradually as she gazed at those people in the distance, her eyes flickering for a moment.

  She originally thought that the proud and arrogant regulars, especially Takaaki Matsumoto, were only approaching her out of fresh curiosity, but now it seems she was too naive. It's precisely their pride that makes them go all out when they encounter someone they truly care about, quietly making an effort to chase after her in a way that is invisible to her. Does this make up for the anger she felt towards them earlier?

  Anyway, she will be waiting with bated breath. She will keep an eye on that person at all times, and if the right people eventually get tired of playing and hurt her, she will also let them see that the Yunxiu Support Team is not easy to mess with!

  I hope what she sees now is their true and sincere dedication.

  On the other side, Kizaki Akira was riding a bicycle with one hand, and on the back seat, there was a girl named Tsuruoka Yui, who looked like a soft kitten, her feet were placed on the footrests in front of her, she was curled up, not needing to control the handlebars at all. Her whole body seemed to be nestled in Kizaki Akira's arms, completely trusting him to take her forward. Actually, she was initially surprised that Kizaki Akira could ride a bicycle, but nobody knew he could. Now, she had slowly calmed down, letting him pedal, the two of them gazing at the constantly changing scenery ahead, neither of them speaking a word.

  Just then, Lin Xiang suddenly thought of a question and broke the silence, "Jingwu, I haven't taught anyone else how to ride a bike yet..."

  Her intention was to make him turn back, but Tsubasa's voice rose from behind her, "Huh? Don't mind those unrefined people, they can't even ride a bicycle properly. When you go out, don't say you're from Hyoutei!"

  "It's precisely because they don't know that we should teach them, and make them even more dazzling." Akane replied, suddenly she burst out laughing, "What, is Tsuba-san letting them be independent?"

  "Huh? What's wrong with that? People of the Ice Emperor should be self-reliant and strong! My Ice Emperor will become more and more magnificent!" Every year, he sees people of the Ice Emperor turn pale when talking about riding a bike, and thinks it's very un-magnificent. If you can't do it, then go make an effort to overcome it! Go learn! How can people of the Ice Emperor have such a laughable weakness? If word gets out, even commoners will mock you! It's truly un-magnificent!"

  Akagi Aoi smiled faintly and didn't refute. The voice from behind made Akagi turn around, and she saw Kajika Toshirou who was desperately catching up, but the other regulars were still nowhere to be seen. However, even though Kajika had managed to catch up and walk alongside her, he chose to maintain a distance and follow from behind instead.

  "Wu Shu" Chu Di Chong Hong noticed that Lin Xiang was looking over and couldn't help but respond with a sentence.

  From the perspective of Kazuki Kashima, Akane Minagawa is like a pure and carefree girl who looks back at you from the shoulder of Kei Shibusawa, under his stable and secure protection. Her bright blue eyes gaze at you as you move towards her, giving you the feeling that you are heading towards an endless sky. No matter how long you struggle behind her, she won't dodge, as if it's always been the sky waiting for you, quietly waiting for you, and gently embracing you.

  I don't know what kind of power made the unfamiliar cyclists catch up, although there was still a distance, but they could see the figure of Lin Mu Xiang, suddenly giving them more strength to pedal, when those blue eyes saw them, they were stunned for a moment, and then floated with a starry smile, cherry lips moved slightly, as if they heard two words "Add oil..."

  "Matsumi!" Toward the mountain, that guy was standing directly on the rear seat, not caring how hard the rickshaw puller was working, waving his hand excitedly and shouting towards Matsumi over there.

  "Yue Ren......" The soft and gentle voice of Ling Yu seemed to have been blown into his ears by the wind, he only felt that his mood was extremely agitated, "Ling Yu...! Hurry up! I want to go to Ling Yu's side!"

  Ninzu Yūshi: “……” ==+

  You're finally here! Partner! I thought you didn't want to! Don't stand out so much, stealing Xiang Fu's attention, but not contributing any strength at all, you're so useless!

  "Cut! Finished!" Because of that glimpse, Kaito Minamoto instantly surpassed Shinra Kishitani. The bike technique was not inferior to Shinra's at all. Soon after, Taro Fukuoka also passed by. Less than two seconds later, Yoshifumi Daya passed by with Akira Shirakawa on the backseat. "The lower one overcomes the upper!"

  Ninzu Yūshi: “……” ==+

  "Ah! They've all passed! Nishijima! Step on it!" Yoriyuki's anger almost made him jump out of his seat, and he did an exaggerated flip in mid-air before landing back in the rear seat. For a moment, the usually calm and collected Nishijima lost control of the steering wheel, nearly crashing into the side. However, Ice Emperor's quick reflexes weren't to be underestimated, and he swiftly turned the wheel back on course. But he couldn't help but shout out loud, "Yoriyuki! Get out of my car!"

  "......No way!" Yorozuya also knew that he had just been unable to ride well, and was a bit embarrassed, but it was impossible for him to really get off the bike!

  "Be more obedient!" The deep blue hair of the half-long Ninpuu warrior was all sweaty, this partner is really something! Be considerate for once!

  "Towards Yatou, someone pouted and said, 'Others thought of going to Lingyu's place, huh?'"

  He didn't even respond, and with a burst of speed, he actually fell to the last place!

  "Haha......" A hollow laugh came from the front, and everyone felt a cool stream flowing into their hearts, passing through every place, feeling extremely comfortable.

  "Ah, Yū!" Kyōka smiled as he woke up and saw her.

  "Ci Lang..." Akira Mutsuki blinked and smiled faintly in response.

  "Nana, Sayaka! I just had a dream about you!" Akutagawa Jirō exclaimed loudly to her not far in front of him. "I dreamed that Sayaka and I were eating cake together!"

  Everyone: "......"

  Despicable! I thought it was a romantic scene in my dream, but it's still just cake! However, this is indeed the kind of scenario that Ryunosuke Akutagawa, a cake enthusiast, could have dreamed up!

  "Don't look down on me, I bet you've never even dreamed of Ayaka! Don't think that Osamu Dazai is insensitive, he just loves eating cake, and especially loves eating cake with Ayaka!"

  "Who said that! I do!" Who else could have gotten into an argument with Ryūnosuke Akutagawa over a dream about Ayako like this, besides Sakunosuke Oda? The two of them started quarreling over the dream. No one stopped them, nor was there any need to stop them; it was just their habit.

  "We're going to the beach!" Everyone turned to look at Akane Motomiya, "The beach?"

  Yes, they all smelled that salty sea air, and the faintly fishy sea breeze had already blown over.

  "You like the sea..." Kageyama Kei said with certainty, he could feel that she had just become a little happier.

  "Ah, the sea is a place that can't be disliked, I like listening to the sound of waves crashing on the shore..." said Akane Kaito with a cheerful tone.

  She actually always wanted someone to accompany her to watch the rise and fall of the tide. In her past life, she had a brother who was willing to accompany her, but in this life, could she still find someone who would be with her from start to finish without complaint or regret?

  "I'll accompany you..."

  As she was thinking vaguely, a sentence came into her ears.

  "Jingwu……" Lingmu Xiangfeng was stunned, she wanted to say, don't make promises lightly, that would put shackles on yourself, no matter if it will be fulfilled or not, just don't make promises easily, but he interrupted her thoughts, "My decisions are the most magnificent! You just have to believe!"

  Xu Mu Xiang fell silent, his heart feeling a bit stifled. A faint scent of roses wafted from his body, just like the promise he made that was impossible to resist, making people succumb to it. He had the capital to make people succumb, but would she really let herself be intoxicated? The elusive soul couldn't give any heavy response and could only remain silent.

  "Yū!" Osamu Dazai had already been brought to her side by Yoshiko, and Keiichi Teishu also stopped because they had reached the beach.

  The right choice behind also quickly arrived at this side and stopped.

  At this time they were standing on a high cliff, and below was the beach, as well as the sea.

  They all came here lightly, standing with her, facing the sea breeze and looking at the vast and majestic sea surface, as if they had walked to the end of their lives together, and then watched the tides rise and fall together.

  What kind of mood is this, that makes them want to hold her hand and tell her, let's grow old together slowly...

  "Dv didn't bring it over, what a pity..." Akane murmured softly.

  The beautiful scenery seems to be elusive, making it eternal, as if it can't let it stay unchanged forever. In her heart, there is a faint sadness, wanting to freeze everything here in time.

  "It's okay if there's no MV, we have our hearts, just remember this moment...". The gentle and magnetic Kansai dialect of the warm-hearted Shinobu, at this time carrying real emotions, is a heartfelt word that is fascinating and stirring.

  "Ah..." The girl beside him gazed back at him with those bright blue eyes, the brightest thing in this space. Suddenly, she turned her gaze to stare at the vast ocean below, giving him a feeling of envy towards the sea. He smiled wryly, but immediately lifted up a genuine smile. As long as she's still by his side, that's all that matters.

  A few people sat on the cliff, no one spoke, they just sat quietly, the sea breeze lifted their hair and clothes, also caressing their peaceful hearts. What's more satisfying than this moment?

  "Huh?!! It's Akane-san"

  "Ah! And there's Ice Emperor's person!"

  The peaceful scene was suddenly disrupted, leaving the Ice Emperor's entourage somewhat dissatisfied, looking down at the crowd blocked by a tall stone wall.

  What's with the Tsinghua University people?