"Boom, boom, boom..."

"Boom, boom, boom..."

The Shinkansen train traveling to another place below is working in a mechanized manner.

The meaning of transportation to the public is to quickly shorten the distance between people who want to meet each other and slow down the passage of time.

Before that, they originally lived in Tokyo, and they were in their best student years.

Takiichi and Nako walked each other along the trajectory determined by fate.

Although one of them moved from Kyotanabe City to Tokyo due to academic and family reasons, the man and woman in front of him had never met before.

But one day in the spring of this year, because of aks, the two lines that were originally unable to intersect came into contact for the first time.

A slight cool breeze occasionally passes through the gap between the train entrance doors.

It echoed in the carriage with few passengers, accompanied by the rhythmic crashing sound of the light rail that resounded all around.

When Takiichi opened the lunch box he carried in front of her, his legs were still covered with the wrapping cloth containing the lunch box.

As he approached, Nako could vaguely smell a hint of fragrance.

Is it food made with cherry blossoms?

Although this is not the first time I have eaten it, this is food that can be purchased anywhere in Sakura Country.

But this smell also contains his "hand-made" intention, giving me the feeling that it is the first time I know the preciousness of its existence.

In the insulated box, four large rice balls were placed in a row on top, and the vertical rows on the left were beautifully filled with various dishes.

Small beef patties, which once appeared in "Doraemon", are regarded as Doraemon's favorite food by Doraemon, as well as small sausages cut into small pieces, fried eggs, and

Spit ketchup etc.

"It was specially prepared before coming here. Fortunately, its thermal insulation effect is pretty good, but I can't guarantee how much of its flavor is still there..."

He said this, but the brightness reflected in his eyes seemed to be very happy that he agreed to him.

"....Thank you...I just feel like having a midnight snack."

Nako said this excitedly, maybe it was the banana milk in front of her that made her full of confidence in Takiichi's craftsmanship.

On the other hand, she wanted to desperately suppress her feelings that were about to explode.

But...at that time, Nako, like many girls, was surprised that boys could make such exquisite rice balls.

When he held it in his hand, it looked like a unique triangle, but when he put it in his hand, it was the size that can only be held up by two hands.

When I picked it up, it felt a little heavy.

Because of the insulated box, the surface of the rice balls is still emitting steaming heat.

But she didn't forget that it was already after eleven o'clock at night when she was riding the Shinkansen home.

He looked at her with a smile, and since he was not squinting, she opened her lips as ladylike as possible and took a small bite from the edge of the rice ball.

I heard that chewing slowly and silently is something that ladies only do.

Even though it seemed very artificial, in order to leave a good impression on him, Nako kept reminding herself like this.

But...this rice ball is really delicious, with just the right amount of salt and a bit of rich sweetness.

Even though I have never had the habit of eating late night snacks.

Probably a long time ago, because I admired Sashihara Rino-senpai, I wanted to pass the selection of akb48 and become an idol.

From that time on, I kept the famous saying "One bite is the beginning of fatness" on my lips, reminding myself all the time.

That soft gaze was mixed with expectant praise. It wasn't until he saw that he had eaten most of the rice ball that he asked tentatively.

"How's it going? Does it taste good?"

"Hey...this is the first time I've ever eaten food cooked by a boy. It's delicious."

Nako curled up his palms, squeezed his neck, sucked the remaining rice grains into himself, and chewed them clean.

I clearly remembered that I had eaten a lot of delicious food at the party before, but at this moment, facing his gift, my stomach seemed to be filled with an unprecedented thirst.

"Is it the first time? That said, I am very honored."

He was surprised that she would say this, and unknowingly, this action created an unforgettable moment in her memory.

"It's true, it's really delicious. Would you like to eat it too?"

Nako picked up the new rice ball and brought it to his mouth. The girl did not realize how ambiguous this action was.

"Then I'm welcome..."

"You're welcome, this is obviously yours. In this case, I should be the one to tell you." Did Nako find an opportunity to take the initiative to correct him?

But really, he and she started to enjoy this lunch box, whether it was beef patties or sausages.

But before that, both of them just chewed their cheeks slowly, without even exposing their teeth, just like in anime.

"Yes, I did this. When you came out, did you tell your uncle and aunt when you would go back? At a time like this, they should be worried, right?"

After swallowing half of the rice ball, he obviously slowed down his eating speed.

Probably because the rice balls are too big and are filled with rice. Just eating a little bit makes you feel full.

"No... I left a note explaining that I have to attend aks' party today. I will go back no matter how late it is. They won't worry."

Nako never realized that he could mention private things to other boys.

But just like the little note she left at that time, she explained not to worry and the reason for returning late.

Now that Takichi is sitting next to him, the inexplicable trust and peace of mind are probably the reason why he can't help but talk.

"Ah~~ That's great. I told my parents the same thing, although I didn't leave a note."

Taki smiled and nodded, and then he told the girl next to him that when he was making bento, his mother asked him who he was making it for.

But he didn't answer at that time, he just smiled like this now, but he thought that his mother must understand what he was thinking at that time.

It's as if the carriage has been shrunk and only accommodates the world of two people.

Surrounded by the conversation and the moonlight outside the window, it is very warm. The spring night makes people feel as warm as the day.

He and she had completely forgotten the time, chatting happily while eating lunch boxes and drinking milk. Gradually, they forgot about going home.

In fact, it may be that one of the parties wants to speak out clearly, but as the other party feels lonely.

I want to use this method to tell the other party all the accumulation hidden deep in my heart.

"But...how could you even think of bringing this thing over?"

Having forgotten where the conversation was, Nako looked at the exquisite lunch box and suddenly asked.

She thought that he must know about today's party. Is today an important day?

"It's nothing, it's just that today is my birthday. I made two copies at home. I wanted to come over and share them with Sakura. But I ran into your party on the way."
Chapter completed!