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After saying that, he took Shoko and walked past Naoka Ueno without giving her another glance.
Naoka Ueno stood frozen in place, watching their departing figures, her eyes welling up with tears of grievance that almost spilled down her cheeks.
Why? Why can't he see me? Am I really not as good as Nishimiya Shoko, who can't do anything right?
She doesn't understand.
Volume 1: Chapter 11: Elementary School, Ikkyu-ni! Middle School, Ikkyu-ni too!
As the day of elementary school graduation drew closer, a mix of sadness at parting and anticipation for further education began to fill the classroom.
[Yuto-kun, which junior high school will you go to?]
Shoko wrote in her notebook, with a few strokes written crookedly.
Yuto Itsuka picked up his pen and wrote without hesitation: "Of course I'll go to the same school as you. I've already told Mom."
Shoko's eyes lit up instantly as she looked at the words. She nodded vigorously, a bright smile spreading across her face.
【Yes! Together!】
She wrote those two words heavily in her notebook and drew a big exclamation mark next to them.
Her biggest wish right now is to go to junior high school with Yuto-kun.
……
Kotori Itsuka naturally fully supports her son's decision.
She had long noticed that her son had a special feeling for that little girl named Nishimiya Shoko.
Although she felt that her son was a bit too precocious for his age, she, as his mother, had no objections as long as he was happy.
Moreover, Nishimiya Shoko is indeed a well-behaved and sensible child, and she is very lovable.
"Don't worry, Yuto, Mom has arranged everything. Yaeko will also cooperate with Shoko's side."
Kotori Itsuka patted her son's head and smiled meaningfully.
"But, Yuto, you have to be nice to Shoko, don't bully her."
"Okay, Mom," Yuto said, sounding a little helpless.
When did he ever bully Shoko? He's clearly her guardian angel!
……
On the day of the graduation ceremony, the weather was clear and the water was blue.
The children were all wearing brand-new school uniforms, their faces showing a mixture of excitement and reluctance.
The principal delivered a lengthy graduation address on stage, and low sobs could be heard from the audience from time to time.
Yuto Itsuka was completely oblivious to this.
Shoko wore a light pink dress today, and her hair was carefully styled, making her look exceptionally quiet and lovely.
She sat quietly next to Yuto, listening attentively to the speeches on stage, occasionally stealing a glance at Yuto.
After the ceremony, the students left messages in each other's yearbooks, exchanged gifts, and hugged each other goodbye.
Naoka Ueno hesitated for a long time, but finally took the commemorative album and walked up to Yuto Itsuka.
"Itsuka-kun, could... could you write a sentence for me?" Her voice was barely audible, and her cheeks were flushed.
Yuto Itsuka took the commemorative album, thought for a moment, and wrote: "Wishing you a bright future."
Then he signed his name.
Naoka Ueno took the commemorative album and looked at the few simple words, feeling a mix of emotions.
She knew that this was probably all the impression Yuto Itsuka had of her.
She felt somewhat disappointed, but even more so, she felt resentful.
It's okay, we'll be in the same school in junior high, I still have a chance!
She secretly encouraged herself.
In the commemorative album for Shoko, Yuto Itsuka wrote the following:
[Glass:
Congratulations on fin-deleted-neighbor-罒鸠翅厁4 for graduating from primary school!
In my heart, there is someone who constantly cheers you on, encouraging you not to be afraid or timid, but to do what you want to do.
That person must be yourself.
You must tell yourself your innermost thoughts; only in this way can you truly understand yourself.
And the things you truly want to do.
And the people you truly want to love have always been by your side, you just haven't noticed them yet. You have to believe that they will always be there for you.
You must believe in yourself.
You should also trust the people who love you.
——Itsukawa Yuuto]
As Shoko looked at those warm and resolute words, her eyes welled up with tears.
She wanted to say, 'That person is actually you.'
Whether you believe in her, encourage her, or try to understand her, it's all about you.
She looked up at Yuto and gave him a smile brighter than a sunflower, then nodded vigorously.
【Um! 】
……
……
Summer vacation flew by, and Yuto Itsuka and Shoko Nishimiya successfully entered Daigo Municipal First Junior High School.
On the first day of school, the two went to school together as usual.
Wearing her brand-new sailor uniform, Shoko looked even more graceful than she had in elementary school.
Her hair had also grown longer, falling smoothly over her shoulders, giving her a more literary and artistic air.
"Are you nervous?" Itsuka Yuto turned his head and asked her in sign language.
Shoko shook her head, then nodded.
She took out her notebook from her bag and wrote: "A little bit, but with Yuuto-kun, I'm not afraid."
Yuto Itsuka smiled and ruffled her hair: "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything."
However, reality soon gave them a small "surprise".
In front of the school's bulletin board announcing the class assignments, Yuto and Shoko carefully searched for their names.
"Found her! Nishimiya Shoko, Class 1-C." Itsuka Yuto was the first to see Shoko's name.
Glass also means to attract F 贰@jiu陾 to come and take a look.
“Let me check mine…” Yuto Itsuka continued searching the list, “Yuto Itsuka… Yuto Itsuka… Got it! Class 1-A.”
Glass couldn't laugh.
Although Class A and Class C are only separated by Class B, this means that they can no longer have classes in the same classroom.
She instinctively grabbed Yuto's clothes.
Yuto Itsuka wasn't surprised at all; they were in the same class in elementary school because he transferred schools.
It's normal for them not to be grouped together.
However, he sensed Shoko's unease, so he patted her hand that was tightly gripping his clothes and wrote in his notebook:
It's okay, Shoko. Even though we're not in the same class, we're still in the same school.
I'll come find you during breaks and lunchtime. We'll still walk home together after school; nothing will change.
Shoko looked up at Yuto, and her unease lessened slightly.
Although he said that, Yuto Itsuka knew that being separated into different classes would undoubtedly be a new challenge for Shoko.
She will have to face new classmates, new teachers, and various possible situations on her own.
"Let's go, I'll take you to Class C first." Yuto took Shoko's hand and walked towards the teaching building.
The classroom of Class C was already quite full of students, who were gathered in twos and threes, chatting excitedly.
The appearance of glass did not cause much of a stir.
Middle school students are more mature than elementary school students, and they are more curious than resistant to new classmates.
Yuto found Shoko an empty seat by the window and let her sit down.
"Use this to contact me if anything happens." Yuto Itsuka took a small pager out of his pocket and handed it to Shoko.
He bought this during his summer vacation so that it would be easier to contact Glass.
Although mobile phones are now widespread, pagers are still the more common communication tool for junior high school students.
Shoko looked at the pager in her hand with curiosity and nodded.
I'll head to Class A now, I'll come find you after class.
Yuto gave one more instruction before turning and leaving.
Watching Yuto's departing figure, Shoko felt a strong sense of reluctance.
She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.
She can't always rely on him; she also needs to learn to face things on her own.
Book 1: Chapter 12: An Unassuming Seed is Sprouting
Opening ceremony, class meeting, receiving new books...
The morning passed quickly.
As soon as the bell rang for the first break, Yuto Itsuka left Class A and headed straight for Class C.
When he arrived at the entrance of Class C, he saw Shoko sitting quietly in her seat, looking down at her book.
Several girls were gathered around her table, seemingly talking to her.
Shoko occasionally scribbled in her notebook, a faint smile on her face.
Seeing this, Yuto breathed a sigh of relief.
It seems that Glass's new classmates are quite friendly.
"Shoku!" Yuto called out from the doorway.
Shoko looked up, saw Yuto, her eyes lit up, and she immediately stood up and walked towards him.
"How are you feeling? How's your new classmate?" Yuto Itsuka asked with concern using sign language.
Shoko smiled and nodded, then took out her notebook and wrote: "My classmates were all very nice. They asked me some questions about sign language. They also said my hair clip was pretty."
"That's good." Yuto Itsuka was relieved.
……
In the following days, he would go to Class C to look for Shoko whenever he had free time.
Sometimes it's during the ten-minute break between classes, sometimes it's during lunch break.
He would eat with Shoko, listen to her talk about what was happening in her class, and help her answer her questions about her studies.
Glass is also trying to adapt to the new environment.
She would take the initiative to communicate with her classmates using her notebook. Although she was still a bit clumsy, she was no longer as afraid and withdrawn as before.
The classmates also showed enough kindness and patience towards this quiet and special girl.
Of course, not everyone is so friendly.