translated_Chapter 17

17: Then, do you like me?

17: Then, do you like me?

It would be great if she could get into Qiu Shi’s school; Qiu Shi is a transfer student.

A familiar figure walked towards her, a tall woman in a student uniform, chatting and laughing in fluent Japanese with a petite girl, about 1.5 meters tall, beside her.

Tsukimi Rin stood blankly in the middle of the street.

Qiu Shi looked up and saw her, waving, “Rin-chan, this is my classmate.”

The little girl nodded and greeted her in Japanese.

Tsukimi Rin’s forced smile was genuinely unnatural.

After saying goodbye to Qiu Shi, the little girl left.

Leaving Tsukimi Rin and Qiu Shi standing awkwardly on the street.

Tsukimi Rin turned to Qiu Shi and said, “Let’s go, let’s buy some groceries.”

Qiu Shi followed her pace, “Just send me a message, I’ll buy them and bring them up, saving you from coming down in the cold wind.”

“It’s okay.” Tsukimi Rin was absent-minded all the way; what exactly does Qiu Shi mean?

Perhaps Qiu Shi just likes to joke around, and she misunderstood?

Don’t let lesbians harass straight women, that’s her basic principle.

In the end, she didn’t voice her concerns.

Tsukimi Rin filled her time with a large number of books.

She went to the library to borrow books almost every three days.

The nearest library is a half-hour walk away, but thankfully, the amount of exercise is much better for working night shifts.

The books on the high shelves are not very friendly to girls like Tsukimi Rin, who are 1.6 meters tall.

But that current affairs magazine was placed too high.

She looked around for a stool.

The receptionist came to ask, ” おHands-onいいたしましょうか。” Can I help you?

Tsukimi Rin pointed to the bookshelf above, “すみません、superiorのCurrent Affairs MovieをちょっとおSorryいできますか。ありがとうございます。” Excuse me, I need that current affairs magazine up there, thank you.

The receptionist brought a small footstool and stepped on it to get the magazine, “HiredのPrepareをしていますか。” Are you preparing for exams?

“はい、UniversityでLawをStrongしたいです。” Yes, I want to study law at university.

The receptionist was very surprised, “わお、それはBenにSu Qingらしいですね。あなたのsuccessをprayります。” Wow, that’s really great, I wish you success.

“ありがとうございます。” Thank you.

After completing the borrowing procedures, the receptionist praised her, “こんなAngelみたいなcuteさ、SeeたInstant loveしちゃった！” You’re so cute, like an angel, I fell in love at first sight!

Tsukimi Rin blushed unexpectedly, ” あなたのWordsで、このworldが可きだしたよ！” Your words have made the world shine! Seeing the other person’s slender and graceful figure, Tsukimi Rin couldn’t help but ask, “Connect firstをteachえcombineいませんか。” Shall we exchange contact information?

The other person took out their phone.

When Tsukimi Rin saw that the other person’s profile picture was a character from that yuri anime, she felt enlightened, “あなたもこのアニメをSeeてるんですか！” You actually watch this anime too!

“え？Benに！privateもずっとこのアニメをファンなんですよ！” Eh? Really! I’ve always been a fan of this anime too!

With a common topic, the two have been chatting on social media.

Through communication, Tsukimi Rin learned that the other person had also dropped out of school to work, only a little older than her.

When Qiu Shi finished showering and went to bed, she saw that the light was still on in Tsukimi Rin’s room.

“What are you doing!” With that, she stretched out her long arm and grabbed the phone.

Before she could finish reading the chat history, Tsukimi Rin, her face flushed red, snatched it back and scolded her, “Don’t look at my privacy casually.”

Although she didn’t finish reading the content, she could still recognize the profile picture.

It’s the character on that badge in the drawer.

“What are you two doing? Online dating? Yue Yue-chan, you’re supposed to be preparing for exams.” Qiu Shi reminded her, seemingly concerned.

“It’s none of your business, and she works at the library, it’s just more convenient for me to borrow books.”

“Oh, oh, oh, how can I be at ease? You two are both lesbians, there must be sparks flying.”

Who would have thought that Tsukimi Rin would completely ignore her? Qiu Shi panicked rarely, what should she do?

She didn’t want to bother Tsukimi Rin anymore.

The next day, the other person asked Tsukimi Rin out for dinner.

Tsukimi Rin, who had been reading books all day, tidied herself up a bit and went out with the other person for some cuisine.

Because they had a lot in common, and the other person not only watched Japanese anime but also followed European and American dramas, they chatted, ate, and also had a small glass of shochu.

They didn’t get home until late.

When Tsukimi Rin arrived at the apartment building, she looked up and saw the lights on in her apartment.

Qiu Shi was still home.

Tsukimi Rin considered that if she really fell in love, she would at least have to sleep in separate rooms from Qiu Shi, right?

After going upstairs, before the key could be inserted into the lock, the door opened.

Qiu Shi didn’t seem happy, “You still know how to come back, huh? Where did you go?”

“I went out to eat, have you eaten?” Tsukimi Rin changed her slippers.

“No, you… with that online date?” Qiu Shi asked tentatively.

“Ah? Yeah, she’s a really nice person.” Tsukimi Rin took out her phone to show her the photo of her with the young lady.

As soon as she pressed the screen, she saw dozens of missed calls, all from Qiu Shi.

“Do you like her?” Qiu Shi asked.

“A little, this, I, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean not to answer, I turn on Do Not Disturb when I study.”

“I know, I just want to ask, will you two be together?” Qiu Shi had a sense of grievance, “You’ve only known her for two days, and you went out to eat with her.”

“But, we’d only known each other for half a day, and I took you home.” Tsukimi Rin planned to talk to Qiu Shi seriously.

“It’s not the same, you’re my only friend in Japan, if you two are dating, should I avoid you?” Qiu Shi’s hair was loosely tied, a few wisps of hair made her look more broken and miserable, like an abandoned wife.

Tsukimi Rin hurriedly explained, “I don’t mean that either, we’re still friends. And you also have classmates, you can also go find boys and girls you like. I’m a good bestie, isn’t I?”

“I don’t like those.”

“You do like them, weren’t you doing well with that little girl last time?” Thinking of that impulse, plus being encouraged by Qiu Shi, and the embarrassment of wanting to confess when her brain overheated, Tsukimi Rin wasn’t heartless, she would also feel bad.

Qiu Shi smiled faintly, “You were jealous that time? You specifically went to find me, didn’t you?”

“Huh? So you knew everything.” Tsukimi Rin had a sense of unwillingness, “You really are, you’re more suitable to be a detective than me.”

Qiu Shi took a deep breath, “I’ve said it before, you can pursue me, you try it.”

“I don’t want to kidnap you.”

“She just came to buy something on the way that day, just that one time, we only chatted for a while.” Qiu Shi explained.

“I know, even in any situation, I won’t say anything, we’re not qualified to inquire about other people’s private affairs, just like you shouldn’t make Qiu Ci eat food he doesn’t like, and shouldn’t ask about my friends.”

“Then, do you like me?” Qiu Shi’s direct question made Tsukimi Rin lose her composure. This was clearly what she wanted to hear most, what she wanted to accept most. Qiu Shi’s existence was just playing hard to get, tall and handsome.

“It’s too sudden.” Tsukimi Rin wanted to calm down first.

“You’ll agree to me, if you asked me, I would also agree to you. It’s just one sentence, why don’t you want to say it?” Qiu Shi blocked her at the entrance like a wall.

The lights in the living room were bright, but she couldn’t see Qiu Shi’s eyes.