Crossover: I Took In a Runaway High School Girl

"Why do I have to be on the carousel with Hayato? I didn't mean to hate you, Hayato, of course not! You know what's truly in my heart!"

Hayama Hayato's face froze, his annoyance fading into embarrassment as he listened to Kakeru Tobe's complaints. "I'd rather not know! Besides, weren't you the one who said you were scared? Why did you keep staring at Ebina, hoping she'd come and ride with you?"

Tobe could only let out a sigh of resignation. He watched as Hime Ebina immediately pulled the other girls to ride with her, completely ignoring his pleading gaze. What could Hayato do? For the sake of a fragile harmony, he could only sit next to Tobe. It was awkward for two grown men to be on such a childish ride together, surrounded by the cheerful laughter of children.

On the other side, the atmosphere around Renji was far warmer.

After they had switched positions, Miura Yumiko now sat in front of Renji, leaning her body against his arm. Naturally, one of Renji's hands was wrapped around her waist, while the other held Shiina Mahiru's pale hand. He seemed like a scoundrel, yet in Renji's eyes, both Yumiko and Mahiru were equally important.

For Shiina Mahiru, who was used to living in the shadow of her parents' unfulfilled expectations, this moment felt like a breath of fresh air. She had always turned down friends' invitations to study diligently, which was why she was always ranked first. Now, she finally found true happiness. Her hard work had never impressed her parents, but she no longer cared. All she wanted was to enjoy her time with her friends, and Renji's presence made today feel truly special. Feeling her small hand being held tightly, a sweet smile formed on Mahiru's lips, and she leaned her body against Renji's back.

Yumiko, leaning against Renji's arm, felt her cheeks flush. At first, she thought the carousel was childish, but with Renji, held in his embrace, the ride suddenly felt delightful. Her heart raced, as if it were dancing to the carousel's melody.

Sayu and Hime also looked very happy. Sayu, who had made peace with her past, was back to her lively and cheerful self, enjoying every moment with her friends.

Meanwhile, a pang of jealousy crept into Yuigahama Yui's heart. Yumiko was so cunning. It was Yumiko who had first pushed her to get close to Renji, but now she was the one leaning in his embrace. Yui wanted to feel that warmth too.

Yui's wish came true. At Hime's suggestion, the two groups switched positions. Now, Hime sat in front of Renji, and Yui sat behind him. Their "headlights" pressed against his back, a sensation no less wonderful than the touch of Yumiko and Mahiru. Renji could barely contain himself and he discreetly wrapped his arm around Hime's waist.

The warm touch made Hime's cheeks turn red. She had moved forward to sit in front because Yui was too shy, and she also wanted to make Tobe give up by using Renji as a shield. But the sensation of that "scary thing" made her mind wander. Hime recalled the comics she had read, and her good impression of Renji soared. Renji was the strongest man she had ever seen, like a comic protagonist brought to life. What should I do? My heart is beating a little faster.

Behind them, Yui hugged Renji's waist gently but tightly. Her cheeks were flushed, a mix of shyness and a slight pout. She regretted not being brave enough to sit in front, which resulted in Hime being the one hugged. She began to wonder, Does Hime really like BL? Seeing Hime's flushed face, she felt that Hime was also nervous, and even a little happy.

Renji didn't know if Hime was happy or not. He only knew he was. However, there was a slight discomfort, so he hugged Hime tighter, so he could feel her warmth more clearly. Hime quickly covered her nose. She felt dizzy. She thought she wasn't a girl who was easily tempted, but being hugged by such a charming, mysterious man, she really couldn't bear it. Her nose felt like it was about to bleed. Her body went limp, and she leaned directly into Renji's embrace.

Across from them, Tobe had already covered his mouth, looking heartbroken.

"Hayato, don't let him be like this!" he whined. "How can he hug Ebina? Is it my turn next? What about our group?"

Hayato's mouth twitched. He was also envious of Renji, but he had no plans to follow in Renji's womanizing footsteps. Besides, a normal person couldn't learn Renji's charm. He could only comfort Tobe. "We'll find out when we ask her later. Come on, Tobe. Look at Renji, he succeeded (passively). You and Hime have known each other longer, why don't you try?"

Tobe immediately became excited as if he had been injected with chicken blood. But in his heart, he still felt bitter. Renji, this scoundrel! He actually hugged Hime Ebina's waist so intimately!

After a while, the carousel stopped. Tobe immediately looked at Hime with hope. He wanted to say, It's my turn with Hayato! Beautiful girl, quickly sit here! However, Hime had two nosebleeds, which scared Yumiko and the others.

"Hime, are you okay?" Yumiko glared at Hayato. Is Hayato stupid? You know Hime likes BL fantasies and can get nosebleeds from them, but you hugged Tobe instead?

Hayato Hayama looked embarrassed. Can I be blamed? It was Tobe who insisted he was scared. He felt Tobe was afraid it would be too embarrassing to sit alone, so he had to cling to him. Renji is surrounded by beautiful girls, while Tobe sits alone. Isn't that like a loser?

Hime was too embarrassed to say that she had a nosebleed because of Renji's masculine aura. She giggled twice, wiped the blood from her nose, and said, "It's okay, I'm just a little dizzy."

"In that case, let's go to the nearest dessert shop and sit down to calm down. I'm also a little dizzy. Renji, can you please hold Hime?" Miura Yumiko pleaded.

"Of course," Renji agreed with a smile.

Tobe was stunned. So, his group had no chance to get close to the girls? Renji had already taken all the emotional benefits.

Hayato also looked at Hime with concern. He only cared about his friends, with no special intentions. Seeing that Hime wasn't seriously hurt and Renji was supporting her, Hayato felt relieved. He pulled Tobe, who shrugged, and walked toward the dessert shop.

"Hime had a nosebleed, are you still going to ask her out?" Hayato asked.

"Well... I know, but I'm a little unwilling. Woohoo, with Renji here, I definitely won't have a chance today. Hayato, you have to help me when we go to the haunted house later!"

Hayato Hayama just sighed. At this moment, he deeply realized the importance of choosing friends. Besides chatting and making fun of him, Tobe was really useless. How tiring it was to help this guy get along with girls. He was a lost cause!

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