"How do you know my last name Nakano?"
Under the ink-splattered nightlight, Yotsuba rested one of Shinichi's arms on her shoulder, supporting him as she walked along the street lit by street lamps.
Shinichi explained in a few words: "Nakano Itsuki is in my class, and she sits behind me... I have also seen Nino and Miku's performances. Even though you both have different hairstyles, your height and face shape are almost the same. I could tell at a glance that you were one of the Nakano quintuplets."
"Is that so? Hehehe, it feels like a big star being recognized by fans on the street, it's really nice~" Yotsuba smiled happily.
"Wait, wait, wait! If you shake me again, I will vomit!" Feeling a wave in his stomach, Shinichi's expression changed.
"Sorry, I got too excited."
Yotsuba touched the back of her head, an embarrassed smile on her face, then patted her chest reassuringly, "Don't worry, Asada-san! Your temporary driver, Nakano Yotsuba will definitely bring you safely to your destination, please don't think about anything, just sleep the whole way home like this. When you wake up, you will see the door of your house!"
"How can I sleep like this! And if I sleep, how can I show the way and let you send me to Tokyo Bay?"
"I could easily fall asleep in the car!"
"That's none of my business!"
This kind of stupidity almost filled the entire street, so the atmosphere never grew into an awkward silence, the smile on Yotsuba's face never fading.
"This is terrible, why did I end up in this situation..."
Shinichi rested his forehead with one hand and sighed. Now he is physically and mentally exhausted. He didn't have time to take care of his embarrassment, even if he was supported by a girl of the same age, it didn't matter, as long as he could go home quickly, he would do anything.
But it turned out that letting Yotsuba help him was much faster than dragging his body and walking home. Shinichi could only accept the other party's suggestion with embarrassment.
"You really want to help me back no matter what, how kind and innocent you are, don't you know that this is very dangerous..."
"I have the special ability to see people, so I'll be fine!" Yotsuba patted her chest proudly, and said, "And a classmate is in trouble, how can I do nothing about it? Don't look at me like this, my childhood dream job was to be a hero."
"I thought you really wanted to be a hero..." Shinichi really didn't expect such a single-minded and straightforward woman in today's society, "Have you contacted your family yet? Do you remember how to get home?"
"Wait, I always feel that my meaning as a human has been subtly rejected!" Yotsuba were surprised.
"As a human, before you think about helping others, shouldn't you make sure that your own interests don't disappear? That's normal." When Shinichi says this, he always feels a bit lacking in confidence.
Because from a certain point of view, he often does things that harm himself and benefit others. He also wished to become more intelligent and rational, but found that no matter how many books he read, he was still not mature enough.
Therefore, Shinichi is eager to know Yotsuba's thoughts, what kind of mood she has in helping the opposite sex like this, and why she doesn't weigh the pros and cons.
In this field of study, perhaps Yotsuba could become the teacher.
"I don't really understand those things. After all, my sister used to say that I don't understand common sense…" Yotsuba smiled casually.
"Help others when they need help, so that when I need help, someone will come to help me~… That being said, actually I can't refuse other people's requests, many people say that I meddle in their affairs."
"But I didn't ask for your help, did I? It is better to say that I have refused your help." Shinichi looked at her suspiciously.
Yotsuba looked back, and she smiled.
"Maybe because you didn't realize it? Even I know what's on Asada-san's mind!"
"What does it mean? Is it easy for me to understand? How could it be? I'm not a single-celled creature like you who writes her moods on her face."
"Ah, what Asada-san said is too much! I'm a little angry." Yotsuba puffed out her cheeks and raised her head in mock anger.
Shinichi looked away, with an embarrassed expression: "Uh...sorry, that seems true..."
"By the way, what is a single-celled creature?"
"...I don't know why, but now I have the urge to leave you and run back."
...
Actually, Shinichi could call his parents to pick him up. But sadly, his parents went to a friend's house for a reception tonight, left dinner on the table, and then went to a neighboring town, so he had to find a way to support himself.
The appearance of Yotsuba really helped him a lot.
Yotsuba seems to have a mysterious power that brings vitality and vibrancy to others. There is never a shortage of smiles around her, and her joy can infect those around her too.
His physical condition gradually stabilized. Even if Shinichi still felt uncomfortable, at least he was no longer walking around like a zombie, and his face was more human-like.
This meant he no longer needed to be supported by Yotsuba.
To be honest, the two of them had a lot of physical contact along the way. Shinichi's heart rate was getting faster, especially he was much taller than Yotsuba. It was too exciting for an innocent man who rarely touched women.
Luckily, the pain and discomfort distracted him. Otherwise, he really couldn't have walked this far.
"Asada-san, is it alright?'l"
"No problem, I'd better walk alone the rest of the way. How did you get home? Should I call a taxi for you?"
"Ah, that's not necessary, wait until my driver comes to pick me up." Yotsuba's expression was still slightly worried, "I'll accompany you all the way to your door! Isn't there a saying that sends ghosts to the west. ..…"
"It sends the Buddha west! I'm not dead yet, and I don't want to be sent to the west." Shinichi corrected angrily "Then please ask your driver to pick you up at my doorstep. The address is XXXX... You are also my savior, I should at least see you off safely."
"Asada-san is a good child, give me a pat..."
"Stop! You can't touch a man's head!"
Arriving at the door of the house, Shinichi breathed a sigh of relief, and turned towards Yotsuba.
"Before the car comes, you want to get in and sit down?"
Yotsuba curiously asked: "It seems that no one is inside, where are your parents?"
"They were out for dinner, and now I'm the only one in the house." As soon as the words came out, Shinichi felt something was wrong.
No one is in the house today, do you want to come in... This line seems really bad.
Sure enough, when Yotsuba heard that, a blush appeared on her face, she rubbed her cheeks with her fingers, and looked away in embarrassment.
"Oh, this request is a bit…"
"No, that's not what I meant—" Shinichi was about to refute, but seeing Yotsuba's energetic face in the night with an embarrassed expression, he couldn't help but laugh, "So you're embarrassed? It turns out that you can be embarrassed too."
"Of course, I'm a girl too! I've never been this close to a boy..." Yotsuba's voice became smaller, her expression became more confused, she continued to scan the streets and alleys.
Right at this moment, headlights shone on where the two were, and a car sped up.
It was a stretched black limousine, and Yotsuba was immediately rescued, waved at Shinichi, and ran there impatiently.
"Asada-san, take good care of your body!"
"...Thanks for today, Yotsuba!" Shinichi suddenly shouted loudly, "I'll treat you to a drink when I have the chance, and you can ask me if you don't understand anything about studying as a reward for today!"
Yotsuba stopped in her tracks, turned around and gave a big smile and thumbs up and rushed to the side of the car, opened the door and jumped in.
"It's hard to imagine that he and Miku are twins... They have very different personalities."
Seeing the car turning and getting farther away, Shinichi muttered and walked to his house.
He needed to use quite a bit of physical strength to finally recover. Eat, bath, take medicine, sleep, and end this not-so-bad day for himself.
"I hope I can go to school tomorrow...