Snow In December
35

After finishing his drink, Shota invites Hinana to lunch.

Along the way Hinana looks at the cherry trees whose leaves begin to grow thick.

"do you like cherry blossoms?" asked Shota who had been watching him.

"no, it's just that I'm looking forward to spring."

"why?"

"it's okay, Shota what season do you like?"

"emm I love summer, I want to go to the beach."

"do you like the beach?"

"yes, I used to surf, play volleyball and many more fun things. If it's summer I take you to the beach."

"Woah you really are a real man."

"sit down here at Hinana, "Shota backs the chair and tells Hinana to sit down when she gets to the restaurant. "why are you suddenly talking about the season?"

"it's okay, it's just that I told someone to love spring. When I asked her what season you like, she said she likes autumn but doesn't know why."

"fall, I don't really like."

"eh why? Because at that time many leaves fell and the wind was very heavy. Makes me wear a thick coat."

"hem you're right, the leaves are scattered. Shota what do you want to order? I'm gonna eat steak."

"same with you. "

"well okay. Oh yes Shota Ren's bracelet."

"how can you bring that."

"that time was left in the gallery."

"i'm fine I give it to him." Shota immediately put Ren's bracelet in her pocket. Then eat the food that is ready in 15 minutes.

"Hinana, where are you going after this?" ask Shota.

"it looks like I'm going straight home, ah Shota thanks for taking me."

"no problem, I also have a lot of thoughts today."

"Shota is there someone whose life goes straight?"

"you're kidding me, where is possible. Everyone has the twists and turns of life."

"i see there is such a person, that person is always cheerful. I think he's a very happy person in this world. She knows how to live life well." said Hinana, Shota began to feel Hinana seemed to be talking about someone.

"where there may be such a person, sometimes we have to have fun to stay sane."

"do you know how?"

"em I think it's like that. I see you're enjoying some rides."

"you're right, Shota thank you for today. You can go home now." said Hianana when she arrived at the parking lot.

"eh I'll take you home."

"no need, I'll just take the busway. You said we should have fun to stay sane, right?"

"Wakatta, bye-bye Hinana." Shota understood what he was talking about, maybe Hinana needs some alone time. Then Shota starts driving her car away from Hinana.

Hinana goes to the basketball court, where she played Junior High with Aoyama. He repeatedly put the ball into the ring despite playing alone.

When the ball rolled away Hinana immediately chased after him, until the ball stopped on someone.

"More." Hinana is surprised to see Ren in front of her, and with a smile that she always likes. Hinana's heart was pounding because from earlier Hinana was thinking about Ren.

"Rin? Are you blind, I'm Aoyama." Hinana's mind was totally fucked.

"I'm sorry, what are you here for."

"of course playing basketball, I was going to take Shota but he didn't pick up my phone. Wait a minute you called me Ren, are you thinking about it?"

" No. give me back my balls." Hinana dodged and picked up the ball in Aoyama's hand.

"don't lie, obviously I heard you call Ren's name. You like Ren, yeah.."

"noisy, go you just interrupt." The embarrassed Hinana immediately shied away from Aoyama. But not with Aoyama, he chased after Hinana and grabbed the ball. Until finally Aoyama realized Hinana did not wear a smart band in her hand.

"Hinana where's the bracelet?"

"wristbands? Oh, that's Ren's, I gave it back."

"so the bracelet isn't yours?"

"of course not, I don't like wearing bracelets or any jewelry. Except for the photo shoot."

"what are you doing, get away."

"no, I'm glad you're okay."

"Aoyama, I can't breathe. Feel it." Hinana immediately took off Aoyama's embrace. Hinana herself was still astonished by Aoyama's exaggerated attitude. Though Aoyama has grown into an adult male, but his attitude is still as before.

"sorry, but I'm so glad you're okay."

"hey Aoyama, we're both adults. If you're still like that someone else will misunderstand us."

"well I'm sorry Hinana."

"but I'm glad to see you again, I feel appreciated as a sister."

"i'm also happy, because I have a Yakuza (thug) sister."

"i'm not a Yakuza, stop talking to me." Hinana grew furious and beat up Aoyama.

"Aw, I'm sorry. Aw stop oni-san." Aoyama groaned in pain as Hinana kept beating her.

Hinana and Aoyama have been friends since childhood. When Aoyama Junior High was always in the bullies and Hinana helped him.

(flash back)

At that time Aoyama was being run by four friends.

"just give me all the money." Yamada as the gang leader continued to search Aoyama's pocket.

"i don't have any more, that's my last pocket money." Aoyama did not just resign. Suddenly a rock leads to Yamada and his friends.

" AWH... Who would dare to throw a stone at me."

"me, why?" suddenly Hinana confidently came to challenge Yamada.

"hey you're a very brave girl to me. Go don't interfere."

"what if I'm a girl, you're scared." Hinana is getting more challenging and approaching Yamada.

"Well, how could I be afraid." Yamada laughed, but a punch came to his face. Yamada tried to avoid but could not, as he was about to hit Hinana back only a failure was obtained. Hinana managed to dodge and hit back.

"let's go." said Yamada took his two friends after being battered by Hinana.

"boldness to girls. Hey are you okay?" hinana asked Aoyama.

"thank you."

"the next time fight them or just run."

"hem once again I'm really grateful oh yes I am Aoyama Kou, my mother made boiled ribs. Come to my house to eat together."

"i'm Hinana Arizawa."

"thank you for helping me Hinana-chan."

"hey call me onii-chan. I'm bigger than you."

"but I'm your senpai (unclassmate)."

"your body is smaller than mine, it's inappropriate to call me sister."

"alright Hinana-san, let's go eat together." Aoyama pulls Hinana's hand and invites her home to eat together.

(back to time)

That is why Hinana is always happy when in Hokkaido. He could meet his best friend and remember his wonderful childhood.

As Hinana was joking with Aoyama, Ren subconsciously looked at her from ignorance. Ren deliberately did not approach Hinana, feeling relieved to see Hinana laughing again. Then Ren chooses to leave before Hinana sees him.

"i just got home, sorry to reply to your message. Hinana's fine tomorrow she can come back again."

Ren read the message from Shota. Ren was worried about Hinana, although Shota had said that Hinana was fine Ren could not believe if he had not seen her.

" it's okay, I'm just done and I'm going home now."

" all right. Be careful." replied Shota not long after.

Ren did not reply again, then focused on driving the car and going home. Ren is still using Hinana's car, it was returned but Ren borrowed it again.

Aoyama Kou who works as a doctor. Aoyama was also a childhood friend of Hinana.

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The plan is for the authorities to make a story about Aoyama's life.