At this time, Soyo also came over.
She was holding two bowls of steaming, fragrant-looking rice.
Seeing Hotaru smiling while holding the phone, Soyo asked:
"Is there anything interesting?"
Hotaru put down his phone, looked at Soyo and replied:
"Chatting with some friends in a band."
Band?
Friends!
Suddenly, Soyo's hands froze when she retrieved the keyword.
She once had several close friends in a band.
However, now...
She was the only one left in CRYCHIC's group chat.
Hotaru-san, are you also in a band?
Just when Soyo was curious and wanted to ask.
Hotaru spoke first, feeling somewhat grateful:
"Sorry to bother you, Soyo-san."
Looking at the delicious food on the table, Hotaru felt saliva gradually starting to secrete in his mouth.
He had been eating supermarket bento boxes in recent days, and these ordinary home-cooked meals had increased his appetite.
"You are welcome."
"Besides, I can't finish it all by myself."
"Actually, I was supposed to have dinner with my mom tonight, but she had to leave for something unexpected."
Soyo said this a little embarrassedly, which also explained the situation outside the house before.
So that's how it is. Hotaru nodded.
It seems that the career elite I met in the elevator just now should be Soyo's mother.
No wonder he felt she looked familiar.
Now that I think about it, the two of them are really 70% similar.
By the way, her hairstyle is very safe.
The two smart people chose not to dwell too much on what had just happened and started to taste the food.
"I'm starting!" ×2
Both of them have extremely high emotional intelligence and strong social skills.
Therefore, there was no shortage of topics during the meal.
Naturally, there will be no dull moments.
"Does Hotaru-san usually eat these?"
Soyo suddenly asked while picking up a piece of fried chicken in her hand.
She recalled the day when Hotaru bought a lot of instant noodles.
"Eating these frequently is not good for your health."
Soyo reminded softly.
Although it tasted good, she still preferred vegetable minestrone.
"Not often."
"I live alone."
"I usually eat out."
Hotaru explained.
Rather than cooking by himself, he prefers to taste the diverse food in the commercial street.
Soyo was a little surprised.
Live alone?
Isn't that the same as her?
So, Soyo asked with some concern,
"Where are Hotaru-san's parents?"
Hotaru swallowed the food and responded casually,
"They went to faraway places."
The smile on Soyo's face froze.
"Excuse me."
There was also a hint of pity in her eyes when she looked at Hotaru.
Why are you apologizing suddenly?
Hotaru raised his head in confusion.
"Ahem... I don't mean they're dead, I just mean they're working abroad."
Hotaru added awkwardly.
"But I haven't seen them in years."
Hotaru said lightly again.
"Huh…?"
Soyo blushed and was surprised.
A few years? That's too long!
How can there be such irresponsible parents?
At least she still has her mother who comes back to visit her regularly and eats with her.
Then Hotaru is even more miserable and lonely than her.
Thinking of this, Soyo couldn't help but feel a surge of sympathy in her heart.
Hotaru must be very lonely.
She could understand that feeling.
But now, Soyo couldn't help but said in a delicate voice,
"Please, Hotaru-san, don't say something that could easily be misunderstood."
"Excuse me."
Hotaru put down his bowl and chopsticks, clasped his hands together, and imitated Nijika's apology.
"It's all because Soyo-san's cooking is so delicious."
Hotaru picked up his phone and planned to see if there was anything else to say in the End Band group chat.
"Really? Even if you say so..."
Soyo's tone softened again.
Suddenly, a square Band-Aid next to the dishes came into her sight.
Soyo's eyes fixed,
Then she asked,
"Does Hotaru-san like Band-Aids very much?"
Soyo looked at Hotaru's fingers again. They were slender and smooth, with no signs of injury.
Carrying cartoon Band-Aids with you doesn't seem like a boy's hobby.
Recalling the last time she fell, Hotaru took out the penguin-patterned Band-Aid.
Now he's carrying so many Band-Aids with ocean fish patterns.
Soyo couldn't help but feel confused and concerned.
These are just like what Tomori does.
"Fortunately, these are gifts from friends."
Hotaru didn't think much about it and explained with a chuckle.
Tomori gave him so many Band-Aids.
But he himself seems to be of little use.
After all, he is a keyboard player, and keyboard players are not like guitarists and bassists who are prone to injuring their fingers while practicing.
You know, a pianist's hands are very precious.
"I see..."
A gift from a friend.
A gleam of light flashed in Soyo's eyes.
At this moment, a guess came to her mind.
It shouldn't be such a coincidence, right?
Tomori doesn't seem like the type of kid who can easily make friends with boys.
However, Soyo really hopes that this conjecture is true!
Then, Soyo slightly raised her head, looking like she was reminiscing.
"Come to think of it, I also know a friend who likes to collect Band-Aids!"
Soyo said with a smile.
"Could it be that Hotaru-san's friend also likes things like smooth little stones and pill bugs?"
Um?
Hotaru also became interested.
Is there another child like Tomori? Maybe Tomori can become friends with her.
Hotaru knew that even though Tomori seemed to be immersed in her own world, she was not as good as she thought.
In fact, she really wants to share the things that interest her with others.
However, there are not many girls who are interested in Tomori's hobbies.
"Yes, and she will put these items on the table and observe them during class."
Hotaru looked at Soyo.
"My friend would do the same."
Soyo felt her heartbeat gradually quickening.
The answer is right in front of you.
Hotaru's eyes lit up slightly, revealing an interested look.
At this moment, he had a guess in his mind.
After all, Neon is so small, and Tokyo is just a village.
Look into each other's eyes expectantly.
"Could this friend's name be Tomori?" ×2
Hotaru and Soyo said in unison.
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