Chapter 280

"Indeed, not bad."

Tsukishima Rin tasted a small bite of the crepe in her hand and smiled:

"I'm so glad you like it."

However, the comfort of tasting the dessert was soon interrupted by a thought—she should go find Natsume-kun.

Just as she was about to speak, Sister Xiyuan Si Xiyuanji Qilai had a flash of inspiration and suggested:

"Tsukishima-senpai, I know there's another great dessert shop nearby; should we go try it too?"

Yukimura Suzune also expressed interest for once:

"I have no problem."

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui had already quickly finished the crepe in her hand and excitedly agreed:

"I think that's okay! Tsukishima-senpai, let's go!"

The words she hadn't had time to say were blocked back; a trace of astonishment and helplessness flashed across Tsukishima Rin's face, and she was almost pulled forward by Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui.

It wasn't until they finished eating at the next dessert shop that Tsukishima Rin finally found an opportunity to speak:

"Sorry everyone, my friend seems to be arriving soon, I have to go over first."

Sister Xiyuan Si Xiyuanji Qilai said regretfully:

"Is that so… then let's eat dessert together next time."

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui smiled and waved energetically:

"See you next time, Tsukishima-senpai!"

Yukimura Suzune also said goodbye politely:

"See you next time, Tsukishima-senpai."

"Mm-hmm, see you next time." After bidding farewell to the three, Tsukishima Rin discovered that the time was already twenty minutes later than the agreed-upon meeting time.

Anxious in her heart, she couldn't help but start running.

While running, she, who already suffered from arrhythmia, performed strenuous exercise without sufficient warm-up, and her body quickly issued a warning.

She suddenly felt a strong discomfort in her heart area and quickly pressed her hand to her chest, trying to stabilize her breathing.

Tsukishima Rin noticed the abnormality in her body, endured the discomfort, and quickly searched for the medicine bottle in her schoolbag, wanting to take medicine to relieve it.

However, her hand, trembling slightly due to nervousness, couldn't hold it steady, and the medicine bottle fell to the ground with a "clatter."

Her face became paler, her breathing became rapid, and her limbs began to lose strength.

She bent down slightly, trying to pick up the medicine bottle on the ground.

But just then, a passing pedestrian accidentally kicked the medicine bottle, and it rolled a few steps away.

A trace of anxiety flashed across Tsukishima Rin's pale face.

She bit her lower lip gently, trying hard to move her feet to pick it up, but the arrhythmia caused her blood circulation to be fast and slow, and at this moment, she was in a stage of sudden heart rate drop and lack of oxygen supply.

She felt dizzy, her legs went soft, and her body swayed uncontrollably.

Under normal circumstances, arrhythmia might be relieved after resting for a while, and there might even be no need for medication.

But the burden on the heart after strenuous exercise was already increased, plus the sudden heart rate disorder, and at this moment, she only felt weak all over, and her vision was going black.

Tsukishima Rin covered her heart, her knees went soft, and she actually knelt on the ground.

She saw stars, breathing was difficult, and her body was tottering, as if she would faint at any moment.

She pointed tremblingly at the medicine bottle not far away, her voice so weak it was almost inaudible:

"Who… can… help me get that…"

However, the street was full of people coming and going, most passersby were in a hurry, and even if someone caught a glimpse of her abnormality, they just hesitated slightly and walked around, and no one stepped forward.

Just when Tsukishima Rin's consciousness was gradually blurring and she was about to fall, a figure stepped forward quickly, picked up the medicine bottle, and then came to her side, holding her steadily.

The person nimbly unscrewed the cap and poured out the pills.

"Tsukishima-senpai, open your mouth."

In a daze, Tsukishima Rin heard a familiar voice.

She tried hard to lift her eyes, and when she saw that the person holding her was Natsume Chikage, a trace of joy that couldn't be concealed instantly appeared on her pale face.

She opened her mouth without hesitation and took the pill handed to her lips.

After taking the medicine, Tsukishima Rin, leaning in Natsume Chikage's arms, saw her breathing gradually stabilize, and her pale cheeks slowly regained their color.

At this time, Araki Yuai and Yasui Ryouto ran over in a daze.

When they saw Tsukishima Rin, who was clearly physically unwell, being held in the arms of Natsume Chikage, who had suddenly left, they finally understood why Natsume Chikage had suddenly run away.

Araki Yuai looked at the scene in front of her, and a meaningful "auntie smile" appeared on her face.

She felt that although the process was a bit unexpected, the result seemed… not bad?

And Yasui Ryouto, seeing his favorite Tsukishima Rin safely nestled in Natsume Chikage's arms, with a relieved and relaxed expression on her face, almost collapsed inside.

I was clearly the one who came first… why is the one holding her now Natsume Chikage!

Why wasn't I the first to discover she needed help—ahhhhhhh!

Natsume Chikage lowered his head and asked with concern:

"Tsukishima-senpai, do you feel better now?"

Although Araki Yuai had an "I've shipped it" expression, she couldn't help but worry:

"Tsukishima-san, if you are still uncomfortable, don't force yourself, you must tell us."

Yasui Ryouto also quickly agreed:

"Right, right, let's send you to the hospital immediately!"

Tsukishima Rin looked at them, shook her head gently, and revealed a slightly weak smile:

"I'm already fine… after taking the medicine Natsume-kun gave me, I'm much better."

"Just rest a little more and it will be fine, thank you all for your concern."

Araki Yuai breathed a sigh of relief:

"That's good."

Natsume Chikage asked:

"Can you stand up now?"

Yasui Ryouto's heart was filled with mixed feelings; he didn't want to see the girl he loved in someone else's arms, but he was also worried about her health, so he quickly said:

"Yeah, can you stand up? I'll help you."

Tsukishima Rin shook her head, lowered her head slightly, a trace of shy blush appeared on her face, and she said in a low voice:

"It seems… I still can't."

She lifted her eyelids and looked at Natsume Chikage, with a slightly shy but direct request.

"Natsume-kun… can you let me lean for a while longer?"

In her words, she didn't conceal her intentions at all.

Because she understood that he knew she liked him.

In this situation, he shouldn't refuse.

Natsume Chikage was silent for a moment and didn't refuse.

"…Mm."

Having received a positive reply, a joyful smile instantly bloomed on Tsukishima Rin's face; she didn't even "act" anymore, adjusted to a more comfortable position, and leaned in his arms with peace of mind.

"…" Natsume Chikage's silence seemed to deepen by another layer.

Araki Yuai, witnessing this scene, touched her chin and muttered with a smile in a voice only she could hear:

"Pressure-mas-nai!"

Yasui Ryouto stomped his feet secretly in a hurry on the side, his heart aching uncontrollably.

But the girl he liked had clearly stated she was still uncomfortable, what else could he do?

He could only watch her continue to stay in Natsume Chikage's arms…

Natsume Chikage asked suspiciously at this time:

"However, Tsukishima-senpai, what happened to you? How did you suddenly become like this?"

Yasui Ryouto knew about Tsukishima Rin's condition and said in surprise:

"Could it be that your arrhythmia acted up again?"

Natsume Chikage was puzzled:

"Arrhythmia?"

Araki Yuai helped explain helplessly: "Yeah, Tsukishima-san has arrhythmia."