The atmosphere in the dessert shop became a little subtle.
Miura Yumiko felt that things couldn't continue like this.
So, she took a deep breath and looked at Lin Xi with her bright, watery eyes.
"Lin Xi-san, can I ask you a question?"
"Of course, I'm always very enthusiastic and willing to answer beautiful girls."
Lin Xi indicated that she could ask anything she wanted.
Miura Yumiko glanced at Yui Yuigahama, who was nervously giggling, and said with a smile:
"Do you have a girlfriend? I mean, a girlfriend with whom you've confirmed a relationship."
Shiina Mahiru tensed up upon hearing this.
She had previously said that he had a girlfriend and that they were already living together, so how was she going to get out of this?
She regretted it so much; she shouldn't have said that.
However, she was also somewhat anticipating his answer.
In response, Lin Xi didn't think much and replied with a smile:
"I don't have a girlfriend with whom I've confirmed a relationship yet, but I live in the same place as a girl I admire, and we're developing in that direction."
This made Shiina Mahiru breathe a sigh of relief; there was nothing wrong with that statement.
At least it wouldn't change her image in her friends' eyes.
Shiina Mahiru still cherished her friendship with Yumiko and the others.
"I see, so that means you're currently single?"
"That's right. I won't confirm a relationship casually, because in my opinion, being with a girl means taking on the responsibility of taking care of her for life."
"Otherwise, a relationship that doesn't last will only end up hurting each other."
These words warmed Miura Yumiko's heart.
Yui Yuigahama felt the same way.
Lin Xi's image instantly became even more impressive.
Lin Xi's gaze landed on Miura Yumiko's beautiful face, "So, Miura-san, why did you ask me about girlfriends? Could it be that you've taken a liking to me?"
"Coincidentally, I actually quite like your personality, Miura-san. We could try getting to know each other…"
"Ah? Me? No, no, no, I'm not good enough, it can't be me!"
Miura Yumiko's mouth was wide open, and she quickly waved her hands in refusal, her expression flustered.
Although she knew that Lin Xi was teasing her intentionally or unintentionally just now, she didn't expect him to confess directly.
Miura Yumiko's cheeks were already red to the roots of her ears, and she was somewhat at a loss.
Rejected, Lin Xi sighed and revealed a disappointed expression.
"I'm sorry, did I cause you trouble? Let's pretend I didn't say those things just now."
Miura Yumiko suddenly felt a sense of guilt.
She had never felt this way when rejecting other boys' confessions before.
But facing Lin Xi, her savior, she felt very uncomfortable.
Watching his antics, Shiina Mahiru couldn't help but snort.
"Yumiko, don't be fooled by him. Didn't he just say that he was living with a girl he admired?"
"He definitely wasn't seriously confessing to you!"
Miura Yumiko was stunned, then glared at Lin Xi.
Lin Xi spread his hands helplessly.
"It's true that I admire Miura-san. If you were to accept my confession, I would be very lucky."
"You wish!" Miura Yumiko glared at him playfully, and said unhappily:
"Although being admired is a good thing, I still want to seriously tell you something, Lin Xi-san."
"I already have someone I like, so no matter what, I won't accept your confession."
Shiina Mahiru's face turned red upon hearing this.
In the beginning, she had also confidently assured Sayu that she would never fall for him.
But now, hasn't she fallen into his trap, not wanting to leave his embrace?
Faced with Miura Yumiko's serious words, Lin Xi also nodded seriously.
"I understand. I won't say those kinds of things again."
"However, please don't misunderstand, Miura Yumiko-san and the others. When I say admire, it's simply a boy's admiration for a beautiful girl, and I also admire your personalities. That's all."
"I didn't mean to disrespect you."
Hearing this, Miura Yumiko nodded with a smile, "I know, so please don't take it to heart. Although I can't date you, I'm willing to be good friends with you."
"Then, please take care of me from now on, Yumiko."
Lin Xi took the initiative to extend his palm to her.
"Please take care of me, Lin Xi."
Miura Yumiko shook his hand with a red face and quickly separated. (cddj)
Her face was red because of his intimate address.
But since she had agreed to be good friends, it didn't seem like there was a problem with changing to an intimate address.
"And you guys, Mahiru, Yui, Hina, can you be my friends?"
"Of course! (The girls said in unison)"
Thus, Lin Xi naturally shook hands with these three beautiful girls again.
And he justifiably obtained the privilege of calling them by their names.
Of course, Mahiru was already in his group.
After clarifying things.
The atmosphere became even better.
Miura Yumiko didn't mind his confession just now, and immediately started a new topic as a representative to liven up the atmosphere.
Yui Yuigahama also breathed a sigh of relief when she learned that he hadn't confirmed a relationship with anyone.
So she also followed Yumiko's topic and joined the conversation with energy.
Shiina Mahiru is an angel, with perfect social skills, so there's naturally no need to worry.
It's just that Ebina Hina kept staring at Lin Xi.
It was as if she wanted to see through him.
Lin Xi actually noticed that Ebina had seen the evil spirit just now.
This should be a special situation caused by Miko Yotsuya's special ability and the evil spirit's magnetic field.
Ebina was affected by the magnetic field, so she only saw it once. It's estimated that she won't have the chance to see the evil spirit again in the future.
So Lin Xi didn't intend to explain.
The main reason was that he didn't want to ruin this peaceful daily life.
People like Mahiru, Yumiko, and Yui should all be afraid of ghosts.
It wouldn't be good if they were scared by knowing about the existence of evil spirits.
And Ebina Hina was also very perceptive.
Seeing that he didn't say much about the evil spirit, she also understood that he was considering them and wanted to bear everything himself to protect the girls.
Ebina Hina was a little tempted by such a responsible and considerate man.
At the same time, she was even more pessimistic about Hayama.
Compared to Lin Xi's frankness and responsibility, Hayama's gentle smile used to maintain the small circle was simply ridiculous.
But because Ebina Hina also enjoyed the atmosphere of this small circle, she wouldn't break it.
But.
How long can this small circle composed of Hayama and Yumiko last?
After graduating in three years, Yumiko will definitely confess.
And Hayama will also reject Yumiko's confession because he has someone in his heart, personally destroying this harmony.
Then deeply hurt Miura Yumiko.
Instead of that, it's better to let Lin Xi win Yumiko over.
Don't think that Ebina Hina always has nosebleeds because of imagining BL plots, but she is one of the most insightful people in the class.
After chatting for a while, Lin Xi's phone rang.
It was Chisato Chigusa calling, asking him to pick up Shiina Mashiro from school.
Lin Xi was speechless.
"Chisato-sensei, aren't you at school? You can just bring her back when you come back, right?"
"It's just a few steps away."
Chisato Chigusa said confidently, "I'm going to attend a matchmaking party and preparing to hook a successful person. I don't have time."
"If you don't come, and my cousin is abducted, don't cry."
Alright!
Lin Xi was checkmated.
He was really afraid that the innocent Mashiro would be abducted.
"You won't succeed in the matchmaking party, Chisato-sensei. I think you'll still end up back at Sakurasou."
After saying something that angered the forever 29-year-old beautiful girl, Lin Xi hung up the phone.
Then, he said goodbye to Miura Yumiko and the others.
"Sorry, I have to go to Suimei High to pick someone up. Are you going home or continuing to hang out?"
"It's still early, we're planning to continue hanging out."
Miura Yumiko shook her head with a smile and continued to ask, "Who are you going to pick up? Is it the girl you have feelings for and are living with?"
"It's Mahiru's cousin. Her personality is too simple, I'm afraid she'll be abducted."
"Mahiru's cousin?"
Why are you the one picking her up?
"Ask Mahiru for the details. She knows the situation. Also, remember to call me if you encounter any problems. Since we're friends, I'll definitely rush over quickly if you're in trouble."
Lin Xi waved his hand with a smile, handed over the task of explaining to Mahiru, and then waved goodbye and left.
Before leaving, he leaned in and said something in Ebina Hina's ear.
"Don't talk about seeing that kind of thing."
Ebina Hina's eyes lit up.
As expected!
Lin Xi is not simple.
She was right not to have misseen.
Lin Xi really eliminated that evil spirit with just a look.
"Ah, wait, your jacket!"
Shiina Mahiru realized that his clothes were still on her.
"You can wear it. Just bring it back to me when the time comes."
After saying that, he left.
Shiina Mahiru was stared at by Yumiko and the other two.
"Tell us honestly, Mahiru, the person living with Lin Xi, is it you?"
Shiina Mahiru nodded helplessly.
"It's me. We both live in a house called Sakurasou, which is located next to the Suimei University of the Arts High School."
"But it's not living together, it's just the same house!"
"So, the person he said he had feelings for, is that you?" Yumiko Miura continued to ask with great interest.
Yui Yuigahama also perked up her ears, listening carefully.
She was also super concerned about this question.
Looking at the curious eyes of her three good friends, Mahiru Shiina knew that she couldn't hide it anymore.
Perhaps this was the best way.
Why should she insist on sacrificing her boyfriend to prevent Yumiko from getting hurt?
She shouldn't have presumptuously forced her own ideas on Yumiko, and then, under the guise of doing what's best for Lin Xi, let him pursue Yumiko.
From the moment he took off his coat and covered her in front of everyone else, she understood.
The one he cared about was her, Mahiru Shiina.
Since that's the case, there's no need to hide it secretly.
She felt that being secretive would ultimately hurt her, and Yumiko and the others would also be hurt.
That's why she made such a bold move, to become legitimate friends with Yumiko and the others.
Thinking of this, she nodded generously in acknowledgment.
"Yes, I have feelings for Lin Xi, but I don't plan to confirm a relationship with him, at least not now."
"Ah? Why?"
Yui Yuigahama was very puzzled, "Since you both like each other, why not confirm a relationship?"
"You'll know why later, please allow me to keep it a secret for now. Anyway, I want to tell you, I won't mind Lin Xi dating other girls."
"After all, we haven't confirmed a relationship, so if any of you like him, feel free to pursue him, I will accept it and bless you."
She looked at Yui Yuigahama intently.
Yumiko Miura opened her mouth, already not knowing what to say.
However, now that things have been said to this extent.
She could probably understand the complex relationship between Lin Xi and Mahiru, so she didn't ask any further.
Yumiko Miura glanced at Yui, who was also in a complicated mood, and sighed.
"Yui, what do you think?"
"Ah? What do I think?" The dumpling-headed girl looked puzzled.
"Idiot, don't you want to date Lin Xi? I'm asking for your thoughts. If you really like him, Mahiru can help!"
"Um... I... I don't really want to date Lin Xi-classmate, how should I put it... I'll tell you."
Biting her lip, Yui Yuigahama told them about the car accident at the beginning of the school year, and that she was the dog's owner.
Yumiko Miura was speechless.
"So, you just wanted to find an opportunity to thank him, but because of various reasons, you kept putting it off without expressing it?"
"Probably like that." She lowered her head somewhat guiltily.
Actually, it wasn't entirely that.
After Lin Xi saved her like a hero, Lin Xi's position in her heart became even higher.
It's just that she was shy and embarrassed to say that she liked Lin Xi.
Moreover.
Mahiru Shiina had already said that she liked Lin Xi, although she didn't confirm a relationship for some reason, but if she really became lovers with Lin Xi, then Mahiru would definitely be sad.
She didn't believe that Mahiru Shiina wouldn't mind Lin Xi dating other girls.
Otherwise, why did she say last time that he had a girlfriend and was already living together?
For the sake of friends, for the sake of friendship.
Yui Yuigahama decided to bury her feelings for Lin Xi deep in her heart.
So to speak.
The friendship of these beautiful girls of Yumiura Miura is truly touching.
Lin Xi's appreciation is not fake, but sincere.
They are all considering each other.
Even for the sake of friends, they can hide their feelings and help each other succeed.