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"Ogata, we're done filming."

After taking the photos, Hayakawa glanced at them and then beckoned Ogata Riju over to hand her the camera.

"Is filming already finished?"

Rizu Ogata was taken aback, then walked over and took the document to look at it.

Surprisingly, the photos turned out quite well. The cute girl's moment of reverie was clearly captured, and her blank-eyed face was set off by the desolate night, making her seem like an elf untouched by the world.

After reading it, Rizu Ogata's expression softened a bit, and she stammered, "It's...it's pretty good."

Although the most criticized aspect, her height, hasn't changed, elves are naturally petite and fond of lingering among flowers, so it doesn't seem out of place; rather, it feels just right.

Fumino Furuhashi also came over for a look and said with slight surprise, "It really is beautiful. Hayakawa, it seems you have a real talent for taking pictures."

"is it?"

Hayakawa remained noncommittal; he didn't care about such insignificant talent at all.

"How about it?" Fumino Furuhashi tilted her head, couldn't help but chuckle as she poked Hayakawa: "How about considering becoming a photographer in the future?"

"Absolutely not." Hayakawa said expressionlessly, "Are you still going to film or not?"

"Pat, pat, pat."

Fumino Furuhashi quickly said, and then followed Ogata Riju's example by standing in front of the stone lantern, leaning forward, straightening her back, looking at the camera, with one hand behind her back and the other hand on her face, showing a charming smile.

The classic peace sign, though a rather old-fashioned gesture, is widely known and is one of the most enduring photo poses in the world.

"Crack, click, click."

Hayakawa pressed the button twice without thinking, then urged with a look of disdain, "Next, next."

Rizu Ogata stood at the entrance of the shrine, crossed her arms, and put on a stern face, trying to look very impressive.

Hayakawa almost laughed out loud, and took two photos with a straight face.

Hayakawa then took many more photos of the two girls. Because there were no tourists around, the two girls relaxed a lot and took many funny photos, or rather, commemorative photos that were different from their usual style.

For example, Fumino Furuhashi crossed her arms, tilted her head back, and revealed a cold expression. Her temperament instantly changed from her original literary and intellectual demeanor to that of a cold and aloof girl with low pressure. Her indifferent and even arrogant eyes were full of pressure, and she had an innate ability to make people nervous. Meanwhile, Rizu Ogata also deviated from her usual behavior, making a heart shape with her hands in front of her chest and pouting with a cute expression.

After that, it got out of control. They stuck out their tongues and made funny faces for the camera; the science girl stood on the steps and looked down; the literature girl borrowed Ogata Riju's glasses and put them on, revealing a serious expression that was very similar to his.

Fumino Furuhashi even forced Riju Ogata to take a picture of herself being hugged and having her head patted by her.

"I hate Fumino."

The moment the photo was taken, Riju Ogata broke free from the embrace, her face flushed with embarrassment as she looked at the ancient bridge in front of her, and said irritably, "I'm never taking a picture with you again."

"Don't say that, Ri-chan."

Fumino Furuhashi flipped through the photos on the camera, a satisfied look on her face, and said, "That's about right now."

"Finished filming?" Hayakawa, who had been waiting impatiently, immediately replied, "Then let's hurry back."

After saying that, he got up to leave.

"Wait,"

Fumino Furuhashi reached out and grabbed Hayakawa: "We're not done filming yet."

"Filming isn't finished yet."

Hayakawa frowned and said helplessly, "How many more shots do you two want to take?"

“We’ve finished filming.” Fumino Kocha blinked, looking at Hayakawa in front of her with Riju Ogata: “But you haven’t filmed yet.”

"Me?" Hayakawa was taken aback, then replied without hesitation, "I don't need to. I don't like taking photos or posing."

"No, we came on this trip as a group of three. How can it be okay if only Rizu and I leave behind a souvenir?"

Fumino Kohashi frowned immediately and said in an unquestionable tone, "Hurry up and strike a pose."

"Ugh…"

Hayakawa sighed, but could only stand at the entrance of the shrine, his expression somewhat subtle: "Even if you asked me to pose, I wouldn't know what to pose for."

"Move a little to the left."

Fumino Furuhashi held the camera up to her face and said while giving instructions, "You can do whatever you like, any pose is fine, just like Rizu and I did just now."

"..."

Hayakawa hesitated for a long time before naturally straightening up and facing the camera directly.

The next moment, his lips curled into a strange smile, and his eyes swept across the room with an arrogant and domineering air, exuding a cold and conceited air of superiority. His imposing figure radiated an aura of kingly dominance, as if he wanted to turn the entire shrine into his territory.

Fumino Furuhashi: "..."

Generally speaking, people being photographed will indeed make expressions and poses that fit their personal style; this is common sense…

But it doesn't fit this perfectly.

Silently pressing the shutter, Fumino Furuhashi stared expressionlessly at the Hayakawa captured in the camera, her emotions a complex mix.

It's definitely not unattractive, and it perfectly matches Hayakawa's personality, but why does Fumino Furuhashi feel so strange inside?

"Is it all done?"

Hayakawa walked up to her and said.

"The filming is finished,"

Upon hearing this, Fumino Furuhashi looked up, thought for a long time, and then seriously suggested to Hayakawa, "But why don't you consider taking two more pictures?"

"Huh? I don't want to," Hayakawa was naturally extremely unwilling this time, and refused without hesitation: "One souvenir is enough, there's no need for more."

Fumino Furuhashi pouted and said somewhat helplessly, "Alright then, let's just take one last group photo of the three of us."

"Still filming?"

Hayakawa immediately protested, "That's enough!"

Ignoring Hayakawa's objections, Fumino Furuhashi adjusted the camera and placed it on a rock not far away. After testing the distance, she grabbed Hayakawa with one hand and Ogata Riju with the other and led her to the stone lantern, urging, "Okay, hurry up and smile."

"So urgent?"

Ogata Rizu was somewhat flustered and quickly gave the camera a nervous smile, while Hayakawa was even more reluctant, only managing a stiff, forced smile. Only Furuhashi Fumino remained calm, as if she had been prepared all along.

Her gaze quietly fell on the two people beside her. In that instant, her eyes were gentle and serene, as if she were gazing up at the unchanging starry sky above.

"Click."

The shutter clicked, and time was frozen in that instant.

Chapter 375 Sleeping Together Under the Kotatsu

Photos can capture precious moments.

Life is made up of countless such memories. Some of these memories are painful, and some are beautiful, but at least they will hold you back. Years later, when you look back, you won't feel that you've wasted your youth.

Fumino Furuhashi took the camera and looked at the last photo she had taken, a group photo of the three of them.

Actually, the photo wasn't very good. The three of them were standing in the shadow of the stone statue at the entrance. First, the lighting wasn't good enough to make their faces clear. Second, the shrine behind them was too quiet, making it seem a bit eerie. There were shadowy figures inside, as if something might pop out at any moment. The photo made it look like a still from a low-budget horror movie. The plot was the kind where high school students recklessly go on an adventure to a haunted place. Especially since all three of them were quite good-looking, it felt even more fitting.

However, Fumino Furuhashi still thought the filming was pretty good.

"..."

Glancing discreetly at Hayakawa beside her, the boy was staring blankly into the air, seemingly lost in thought, his eyes bright yet weary.

Fumino Furuhashi squinted at him intently, gradually becoming somewhat lost in thought.

Many years ago, her mother, lying on her sickbed, spoke to her with gentle eyes about many things concerning the future.

"Fumino, you'll meet a boy you like in the future, and who likes you too..."

"He will treat you very well and will take my place to be with you for the rest of your life..."

Fumino Furuhashi vaguely remembers that she couldn't help but cry at that time because she didn't want a stranger to replace her mother.

Many years have passed since then, and my mother has been gone for a long time.

"Mom, I think I've found that person..."

Fumino Furuhashi gazed at the starry sky with a helpless smile, tears welling in her eyes.

However, he seems to be a scumbag who cheats on his wife with multiple women.

I've fallen for someone like this; you'd probably be very sad if you knew.

"The moonlight is so beautiful tonight."

Fumino Furuhashi said softly, her clothes fluttering gently in the evening breeze.

"Uh…"

Hayakawa paused, silently turning to look at her, pondering the hidden meaning in her words.

"Indeed."

Rizu Ogata, a science-oriented girl with no knowledge of literature, naturally had no particular thoughts. She simply glanced up at the moon subconsciously and said, "The weather is nice."

Just then, a loud bang suddenly erupted in the sky, followed by a continuous roar. Magnificent fireworks burned wildly in the sky, their enchanting colors like the hands of a child holding a paintbrush, freely painting their own colors on the ink-black canvas of the starry sky. Under this breathtaking fireworks, the world was immersed in this riot of light and fire, and the cold streets were suddenly filled with warmth.

The smoke illuminated people's faces, and the cheers in the distance gradually faded amidst the roaring sounds. The girl gazed at the Heavenly Palace Garden above, a smile playing on her lips.

After a brief burst of brilliance, the fireworks cooled down, and sparks slowly fell from the sky, easily extinguished by the cold air, disappearing as if they had never existed.

Fireworks are so beautiful, yet so fleeting, as if they sacrifice themselves for that one moment. Human emotions are like fireworks in this mortal world, sometimes brilliant, sometimes desolate…

My own feelings would never be like that.

Gazing at the magnificent display in the sky, the girl thought to herself.

……

"The kotatsu is warm now, hurry up and lie down."

In the hotel room, Fumino Furuhashi sat on the tatami floor, excitedly patting the kotatsu like a seal slapping its own ground.

Her eyes lit up, and she happily lifted a corner of the kotatsu herself, then carefully placed her lower body and legs inside. A look of contentment crossed her face as she lazily squinted her eyes and lay on it, saying, "So warm..."

"Is it that cold?"

Hayakawa watched coldly from the sidelines, and upon seeing this scene, he couldn't help but feel the temperature of the room with a sense of unease.

Although the air conditioning wasn't on, the insulation was still quite good, completely blocking out the cold outside air. It couldn't possibly be that cold.

"What do you know? The most important thing about sleeping on a kotatsu isn't the warmth, but the feeling of being enveloped in a warm, safe embrace, especially the feeling of snuggling into a warm kotatsu right after coming back from outside."

Fumio, clinging to his blanket like a koala, murmured sweetly, "That feeling of sleeping peacefully by the fireplace while it's freezing outside... that's the best."

"I see." Hayakawa fell into deep thought: "If happiness cannot be compared with that of others, then it is not true happiness. Is this why people pursue a sense of superiority?"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Fumino Furuhashi couldn't sit still any longer. She looked at Hayakawa expressionlessly and said irritably, "Why do you make me sound like that kind of vicious woman who builds her happiness on the suffering of others?"

Hayakawa silently turned his head: "I didn't say that."

"I'm too lazy to care about you."

Furuhashi looked away from Hayakawa with disdain and greeted Ogata, "Rika-chan, come in quickly."

"Ok."

Rizu Ogata had been eagerly anticipating this, and upon hearing the news, she immediately slipped into a spot next to the old bridge. She then yawned repeatedly like a kitten that had just finished eating and was feeling sleepy, and lay down on the tatami mat looking like she was about to fall asleep.

Is it that exaggerated?

Hayakawa frowned as he watched this scene, and the four words "indulging in frivolous pursuits leads to the loss of ambition" immediately came to mind.

I originally thought it was just an electric blanket that ordinary people used to keep warm and sleep, but I never expected it to be such an evil item that corrupts the will of humanity.

This thing must never appear in my house.

Hayakawa made a silent vow, but Fumino Furuhashi suddenly looked at him.

What are you doing outside?

Fumino Furuhashi looked up at him and gestured towards the kotatsu: "Hurry up and come in."

"Uh... I guess I'll pass."

Hayakawa was taken aback upon hearing this and was about to refuse.

Besides wanting to stay away from things that corrupt the will, another reason was that lying in a kotatsu (heated table) so close together made Hayakawa instinctively want to refuse.