Chapter 18 eighteen sprouts

I ate in the student cafeteria of the Clark (Annotation: William Clark, 18261886, American educationist, at the request of the Japanese government in 1876, founded the Sapporo Agricultural School, which was later changed to Hokkaido University) After lunch of curry rice, Yoko walked into the spacious hall.This place is also full of male and female students, some are drinking milk while reading the newspaper, some are taking a nap with their arms folded, four or five people are chatting around, and some are silently staring at each other. There are about a hundred chairs here.Yoko sat down, raised her eyes, and saw many photos hanging on the wall, which turned out to be a photography exhibition.A male student in a red sweater was leaning on the handrail and looking down at the hall, his eyes were melancholy, and he could tell at a glance that he was not a freshman this year.

Soon, we will have that expression too, right? Yangzi can tell whether she is a newborn or not, and she always looks shy.The shoes are new, the trousers are new, that's one of the reasons.However, expressions and movements are more vivid than others. When she thought Yangzi was Shi Tushui's daughter, Xia Zhi would never allow Yangzi to go to school.Later, when the truth of Yoko's birth came to light, he tried his best to persuade Yoko to go to school.However, at that time Yoko had lost the desire to live and had no intention of going to school.After going through all these ups and downs and then being admitted to university, Yoko felt that he must make good use of the university life bestowed by this day, and not let it go to waste.

Yeah?is that so? A student wearing glasses at the next table said in a slightly disappointed voice. Of course, I think, therefore I exist. Wearing a white shirt and black suit, the student, who appeared to be older, exhaled smoke rings said. Money is the enemy of the world. No, money is a boon, but that boon is also an enemy. After the students in black suits and glasses left, four male and female students took their seats, seemingly continuing their previous conversation, one of whom said: In other words, Beethoven is Beethoven. Of course, Beethoven is not Chopin, nor is it Mozart.

Oops, hate, it's a matter of course, don't talk about it. The four laughed happily. I will also talk various things with my classmates in this hall, let's spend my college life, Yoko thought.There was a group of about 20 to 30 students in front of the TV. Yoko passed by them and walked to the assembly notice board. Conference Room 1: Movie Club.Assembly Room No. 3: Tea Ceremony Research Association.Large assembly room: Folk Dance Research Society. After reading it, Yoko walked out of the Clark Hall.The April sun was shining on the campus of Hokkaido University. Yoko stood on the wide steps in front of the entrance, looking at the road stretching straight from the hall. Someone almost bumped into Yoko and ran down the stairs.

The paved road stretching straight north from the Clark Hall is about 800 meters long. Cars are constantly coming and going, and students are constantly walking.The Peking University campus seen from here is Yangzi's favorite view. On the left side of the paved road is the Faculty of Agriculture, and to the north is the third-floor school building of the Faculty of Science in yellow earth color, which can be seen from the branches of big elm trees.Beyond the elms were a few poplars planted along the road, neither elms nor poplars yet budding, but softly blooming in the spring light. Yoko walked into the path on the lawn on the right, holding the large camel-colored leather bag presented by Yu Zideng to congratulate her on her admission to university.Behind the oblique side of the bust of Dr. Clark was a yellow tiller tree. Yoko spread a white handkerchief at the root of the tree and sat down, the green grass softly touching her calf.

This undulating and wide lawn forms a slightly sloping slope from the side where Yangzi sits.In the middle of the flat place, several male and female students are playing volleyball.This afternoon, Yangzi has no class, usually there is no class time, Yangzi either returns to the nearby dormitory, or goes to rest under the yellow tiller tree. Yang Zi took out the shawl that was more than half hooked up from the purse, which was intended to be given to Xia Zhi on Mother's Day in May, and there was still one third left.Yoko's fingers moved quickly, while knitting, she suddenly remembered the portrait in the photo of her biological mother Mitsui Keiko.I probably would never give anything to my biological mother in my life.When I thought about it, I felt that my biological mother, Jing Keiko, was pitiful.

Hey, isn't that Yoko?long time no see. Ohno, a high school classmate who was standing on the lawn path, approached Yoko while stroking his hair that seemed to have never been combed. I heard the news that you have entered the Department of Literature, and the students from the West School are discussing holding a welcome party for you. Thanks, I've heard about it. It's like dreaming.Ohno sat down beside him, stretching out his long legs. Like a dream? Of course, because you are our idol, everyone thinks so. Don't dare to be. Is this a yellow tiller tree?Ohno looked up at the white sign hanging on the trunk: Do you know what kind of medicine the yellow tiller tree is?

It seems like a stomachic drug, right? Good answer, but there is more!Anyone who touches its trunk immediately falls in love. Hey, it's blowing again, nothing has changed, Ohno-kun. A student lying on a low slope slightly away looked up at the two of them and said. After Ohno left, Yoko gently put his hand on the trunk of the yellow tiller tree, which was a rough trunk with countless grooves.Ono said that touching the trunk of this tree will immediately fall in love, but Yoko feels that she will not fall in love with anyone else if she touches anything now. Yoko resumes knitting the shawl.Father Keizo, Archer, Kitahara, and Takagi all studied at this university. Chigasaki's grandfather was also a professor of internal medicine at the medical department here, and now Yoko has also entered this university.

there is another person It was Zhong Guangfu, the biological father who died of a heart attack before Yangzi was born, and he studied in the Faculty of Science here.Yoko recalled Zhong Guangfu standing side by side with his mother Jing Huizi in the photo. He used to walk around this campus alive. Yangzi's eyes suddenly turned to the figure moving on the slope to the left, a student wearing a cream sweater with brown lines on the shoulders, lying on the ground, reading a book while wiggling his feet.Yoko had an impression of this sweater, and she seemed to be sitting near here the day before yesterday. This student probably likes this area too, right?While thinking this way, the ball of thread on Yoko's lap suddenly rolled down as if aiming at the prostrate student.

The student picked up the ball of string and looked up at Yoko. sorry.Yang Zi blushed and wanted to stand up. It's okay, I'll send it to you. The student came up quickly. This does not seem to be the place for weaving. The student looked at Yoko and said, it was a pair of clear eyes, but there seemed to be a bit of childishness left on his face. Sorry, thank you. Do you like being under this tree?You were here the day before yesterday. The student faced Yangzi and sat down on the lawn. Huh? Are you from the literature department?I'm from the Department of Science. The student smiled, and his smile seemed a bit melancholy, but it was a gentle and touching smile.

how do you know? I often see you in the corridor of the Department of Education. He was a thin, somewhat nervous student, but unlike Archer, there was a brighter expression than Archer floating between his brows. You seem to like the neighborhood too, don't you? No, not particularly, I'm here because you sit here a lot. ah?Yoko couldn't help but look at the student, because his tone was too frank.Yoko was at a loss for an answer, so she picked up the shawl and began to weave it again. Hey, don't you think I'm the little Taibao? Yes. Why?I'm here to follow you, don't you think that such a guy is too safe?If you're that kind of person, it's no fun. Do you want people to think you are Taibao?However, you can know from intuition whether it is Taibao. intuition?What a convenience.Hey, I've been looking for you since last year. But, we just met now. No, last September, I met you at the intersection near the government office. This student is Tatsuya, the second son of Keiko Mitsui, that is, Yoko's half-brother.Of course Yoko didn't know about this. Oh, you're the one?But why doesn't it look like you? Yoko never forgot the excited expression on the boy who stopped in the middle of the intersection and watched. it's me.However, unexpectedly you still remember. But you're standing in the middle of a crossroads, so Since then, I've been looking for you. Why? Dazai didn't answer, and went on to say: So, when I met you in the corridor of the Ministry of Education, I was going to call you, but you were talking to someone and then walked away. There is a constant flow of people coming and going on the trails and surrounding lawns. Why are you like that? Yoko couldn't help but feel uncomfortable. You and I are both from the Ministry of Education, but it is not easy to meet because there are more than 2,000 people in the Ministry of Education alone.However, I stumbled across this as your resting place. Yoko looked at Dazai's face again, she didn't know that he was her brother, she stared at his face. A suspicious face, right? I want to know why you care about me so much? Yoko knew from before that he was easy to get the favor of the opposite sex, so he was not surprised, but no one showed an unusual attitude like him. feeling unhappy? A little. Hmph, it sounds boring, maybe it's too boring to be laughed at by you.To be honest, it's because you look so much like my mother. ah! Suddenly, Yangzi had an idea and deliberately let the string ball roll down. The string ball rolled down the slope again. maybe he is Isn't the person who resembles me my biological mother?Well, this student should be my younger brother. younger brother! But I heard that no one in the Mitsui family knew of my existence. Can't let him know me! Yoko caught the ball of string, but was still crouching on the ground. What's wrong?At some point, Tatsuya was standing next to Yoko. nothing. However, your complexion is not good. Sitting just now, I suddenly stood up and ran, feeling a little dizzy.Yoko was still squatting, whispering. That's good.The voice is gentle. May I have your name? Yoko was afraid of seeing the other person's face, so she looked at the lawn without raising her eyes. Tatsuya Mitsui. Sure enough! Yoko felt a shiver that pierced her whole body. Mr. Mitsui?Yang Zi smiled slightly. I know your name. Yeah?You must be the youngest, right? you know?We are only two brothers, but I am small.Yes, stalking someone who looks like a mother is a bit of a brat.However, for me, it's a bit of a mystery.Not only the faces are exactly the same, but also the body shape and the way they walk are the same.And now talking to you, I found that even the voice is exactly the same. ah!Can't believe it. Yang Zi had regained her composure a little and stood up. So, you think I'm lying? That's not true, but such a lookalike Do not believe?Is this good?Come to my house and meet my mother, and I'm sure you'll be amazed too. No, meeting someone who is too much like you can seem a little scary. Yangzi tangles with the ball of thread, walking under the amurberry tree. When I told my mother about you, she said the same thing.Do women hate people who are similar to themselves?Do you feel like your existence has been violated? Yoko stared at Tatsuya's face with complicated thoughts. Leaving aside the matter of my mother, are you willing to be friends with me? friend? Not a friend, you are my brother. OK, but I don't make too close friends. Yang Zi nodded.And said: Mr. Mitsui, why do you want to be friends with me just because I look like Reidou? Yoko put the ball of thread and knitting needles in her purse, her hands trembling a little. I don't know myself, maybe I'm sick?Ever since I was a child, I have been worried about everything about my mother.Anyway, it's a big deal to me that you resemble my mother. how to say?Oh, maybe it’s the same mentality as a stamp collector. I want to collect everything related to my mother. This kind of psychology may be a bit difficult to understand. I can understand.You really like your mother, don't you? People say that kindergarten children also have a period of resistance.However, after entering university, if you still say you like your mother, you may be despised. No, you must be very frank.Most boys like their mothers, but most of them pretend to be impatient with their mothers.You don't violate or betray your feelings, you express your heart directly. No, don't look at me like this. I didn't say that I like my mother in front of others, but somehow, I told you that. A warm feeling entered Yangzi's heart. Well, goodbye.Dazai stood up suddenly and waved his hand. goodbye. Yoko also raised a hand.Dazai hurriedly walked across the lawn, his right shoulder was slightly raised.After walking up the slope on the other side of the lawn, Tatsuya waved his hand back and walked towards the hedge. After Dazai's back disappeared, an uncontrollable heat flow rose from Yangzi's body, her upper body swayed, her face lay on the lawn, and tears fell down on the grass.For the first time in her life, Yangzi met her relatives. Flesh and blood relatives! It was a touch that Yoko herself hadn't expected. She swallowed her tears as if she was enduring something.Her long hair is shining in the spring light. On the afternoon of the children's festival on May 5th, Yoko was upstairs in the dormitory, and had been working hard to organize notes since the morning.In the corner of a slightly yellowed six-mat room with tatami mats, a low tabletop is placed by the window.However, when moving into this dormitory, the thick grass-colored curtains that Xia Zhi sewed for Yoko and the Japanese dolls on the bookshelves adorned the room, making the room look a little more elegant. After that day, Yoko met Tatsuya again in the corridor of the Ministry of Education. Tatsuya smiled shyly and asked: okay? just walked away.Maybe I have to rush to the next class, although Yoko thought so, he still felt a little lonely.But now Yoko thought of Tatsuya and smiled. Darya! Yang Zi called in his heart. Someone knocked on the door, and when he opened it, it was Shunzi standing in the dark corridor. ah, please come in. This corridor is so dark that it looks like the lights have to be turned on during the day. Sunja, the introducer of the dormitory, said as if it was her own responsibility, and handed out a package to Yoko. Here, seaweed rolls for children's festivals. Wow, so happy.Thank you, Sunja. how?life in this dorm. Very good, the food is delicious, the landlord and the landlady are friendly, and it is right next to the school, as if it is on campus, I should thank you. Walking eastward for more than a hundred meters from the road next to the Clark Hall, you will find the dormitory where Yangzi lives now.The small courtyard along the road is planted with tall lilac and water pine trees, etc. It is a quiet and old wooden two-story building. However, Yoko is the only tenant here.Because the place is close to the university, the landlord was entrusted by a friend to take their daughter in. In this way, Yoko became the third-generation tenant.The landlady and Shunzi's mother are cousins, so she agreed to stay here with Sunzi.The fifty-four or five-year-old landlord works for a large trading company in the city, and his two daughters are married. Has Mr. Kitahara come to play? No, not yet. I hear he's doing his Ph.D., he's really working hard. Yes. Thinking of Kitahara who visited Asahikawa's house on a snowy day, Yoko answered briefly. Yoko. What? Does your brother come here often? I was here last time. real? Sunja fell silent for a moment. I'm going to eat seaweed rolls right away, my stomach is empty, are you hungry too?Shun Zi. There was no lunch served in the dormitory, and Yoko poured soup from a purple jug.When she lowered her eyes, Yoko's eyelashes looked extraordinarily long and beautiful. If you are hungry, you will multiply by three if you are hungry. What?Multiply by three? The two looked at each other and smiled.The orange suit is paired with a white blouse, which looks neat and cute, which is very suitable for Shunzi.Yangzi put away the notebook, opened the square wooden box on the table, and took out a small plate and chopsticks from the closet. wow, delicious. So glad this is what I did. It's really capable, and the shape is beautifully rolled.Yoko looked at those smooth and delicious seaweed rolls again. This is the first seaweed roll I made in my life. I cooked a lot of rice and practiced it over and over again, so it is my masterpiece. Ah, I'm so sorry, I can't just eat it casually. However, from now on, you don't need to preview any more, Yoko, do you like cooking? I like it, I know immediately if the seasoning of the soup is sloppy, I just like being so careful. Oh, like we run a pharmacy, where there is no time to cook soup, we always eat some non-cooked food in a hurry to count as a meal. My mother is more careful than others, and the condiments of the soup, such as dried fish, kelp, wooden fish, etc., are well matched with the season at that time. Wow, so your brother hates no-cook food too? After Shunzi said this, she blushed and added: Ah, how silly of me.However, your brother has a stream of purity that is somewhat attractive. Sunja shrugged, and put the seaweed roll into her mouth. I am so happy to be praised by you. Yang Zi's long hair shook slightly. Do you brothers and sisters fight? Are siblings fighting? Yoko was stunned, as if suddenly asked an unexpected question.It's true that Archer and I never quarreled the way siblings usually do, Archer always stood up for me and let me. Well, I don't remember having an argument because my brother was very nice What?Never even quarreled?That's not like siblings. Sunja's innocent words made Yoko feel pain. Yeah, not like real siblings because they're not very close.Yang Zi said as if nothing had happened. Nonsense, you brothers and sisters are the only ones who are close. However, Miss Yoko, even if they are not close, I still hope to have brothers and sisters.It would be great if I have a younger brother or sister who would tell me that I don't have enough pocket money this month. Probably yes, you are an only child. Yoko thought of Tatsuya again. Yes, being an only child is really boring.I also like sister or brother.However, people in the world don't seem to be particularly happy or happy just because they have brothers and sisters.Strange, isn't it?Miss Yoko. Everything may be like this. In high school, I felt that as long as I could pass the university entrance exam, I would have no complaints.However, once the exam is passed, there will still be various dissatisfaction.There are many people with melancholy faces, Miss Shunzi. Yes, having a house, a car, and a lover doesn't make you feel satisfied.In this way, is it the same for a person to marry the person he likes? Not everything is like this. However, people who are in love and married also have a lot of complaints. disappointing.I dream of getting married in a wonderful relationship, but if I am rejected by the other party after marriage, it will be miserable.Miss Yoko, have you ever liked anyone? Yang Zi took a sip of tea before answering: have. real?Have it?marvelous. Yoko thinks that Shunzi, who yearns for love, is very beautiful. Miss Shunzi, it's delicious, thank you.Yangzi put down his chopsticks. Crude stuff.Well, what about now? Yoko silently shifted her gaze to Hokkaido University on the other side of the roof. It was a thing of the past, not now. Why?Hate that person? no. So, although you like it, but give up? no.Yoko stared at Sunja intently. I don't understand. Miss Shunzi, one day before, I suddenly lost the will to live. Therefore, I took medicine and fell into a coma for three days before being rescued.Yoko said resolutely. ah?real?Miss Yoko.Sunja suddenly showed tension on his face. real.After that incident, for a while I lost the will to live.It's not really alive yet. I see, Miss Yoko, I'm sorry, I don't know at all, so Of course you don't know.Therefore, I don't have anyone I like right now. But why did you suddenly lose the will to live?Sunja looked into Yoko's eyes and asked. This cannot be said now. Sorry for asking too much. Shunzi's eyes turned to the window, and there were white clouds floating in the sky, her eyes gradually became moist as she watched the white clouds. People like you have pain in life. It was a heavy voice with deep sympathy, and Yangzi couldn't help but look at Shunzi. This sentence seemed to be something that the usually lively and cheerful Shunzi should say. Miss Shunzi, do you also have painful experiences? Of course, but maybe anyone has painful experiences.But I don't matter now, the will to live is sufficient. Yeah?That's good. What is Sunja's misfortune?Yangzi doesn't know.However, I hope I won't be regarded as the daughter of a murderer like me, Yoko thought. The stairs creaked. Hey, I don't know who it is? Shunzi's round eyes rolled, and it was Archer who came in. Startled, Shunzi stepped back towards the window, and suddenly grabbed the curtain to wrap her body.Seeing Shunzi's actions, Archer could only scratch his head. Please come out, Miss Sunja. Shunja shyly came out from behind the curtain and bowed her head towards Archer. Long time no see, Miss Shunzi. Sunja's face was still flushed. I just ate up the seaweed rolls that Miss Sunja made herself, what a pity. It's okay, I've come for dinner.Here, this is West Village apple pie. Thanks.So, is it good to eat it as a tail food?Miss Shunzi. It's good that you have such a kind brother. Shunzi said enviously.Archer and Yoko glanced at each other hastily. But why don't you live in the same dormitory as your brother?Isn't that more convenient? Yoko, who was untying the pastry ribbon, stopped. No, brothers and sisters should meet once in a while. Archer answered Sunja's question.But, he thought, maybe we should tell Sunja quickly that we are not real brother and sister.When she came in just now, Shunzi hid herself behind the curtains, maybe it was just a girl's shyness.But I feel that it doesn't seem to be the case. Could it be that Shunzi has more affection for me than caring? Yeah?Are all brothers and sisters like this?What a waste, if it were me, I would rather meet and talk every day. Looks delicious, please, Miss Sunja.Yoko placed the sliced ​​apple pie in front of Archer and Sunja. After eating the apple pie, Sunja said that she had to go back to help with the work in the store, looking at her watch regretfully.Before leaving, neither Yoko nor Archer said: Shall we go to Lake Shikotsu or Jozankei another day?Use Mr. Kitahara's car. agree. Archer answered immediately, and Sunja clapped her hands like a child. This man is naive.After Sunja left, Archer said. However, he is more mature than me and seems to have suffered. Yeah?How does it look like a middle school student? Despite her appearance, she is very smart.Miss Shunzi may have experienced pain that she could not tell others.That's how I felt when we first met at the Arboretum. When you are young, you like to put on a face of suffering, but nothing can compare with your suffering. That is not necessarily the case, there are all kinds of suffering in the world. Archer looked at Yoko silently, he had something to ask Yoko about Tatsuya.Last night, Archer was called by Jing Huizi to meet at Shanai Hotel, and told him the news that Tazai and Yoko knew each other.Yoko should already know Tatsuya's name, how did she accept Tatsuya's appearance?Archer wonders if Yoko will be given new pain?Archer felt uneasy. All kinds of pain?Not bad at all. Archer sighed involuntarily, Yoko said worriedly: What's wrong?Brother, you seem to have something on your mind. Yes, last night I heard the news that you met Tatsuya-kun. Yeah? Yangzi didn't ask who she heard it from, she just touched her cheek gracefully with that plump white hand. Last night, your Otaru's mother came to see me. Yoko's eyes turned to the window. It is said that Tatsuya-kun is very happy to be friends with you.When she heard the name Lai Yangzi from Mr. Dazai, she was very flustered. She understands Tatsuya-kun's character. One day, Tatsuya-kun will find out who you are, and what will happen to him at that time, just imagining it is scary. Yoko's eyes suddenly turned dark, but a smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. So what do I do? Probably I hope you don't get too close to him. Last night, Jing Huizi said this: Thinking about what happens if Tatsuya falls in love with Yoko, I can't help but feel that I have sinned deeply.I think it's better to tell Mitsui and the children the truth now, but when I think about how it will hurt them, I don't have the courage to say it again. However, Archer cannot tell Yoko the truth. Yes, I don't want to get too deep, which is better for Tatsuya. Yoko called Tatsuya's name directly, which surprised Archer, and felt that the relationship between Yoko and Tatsuya seemed to be closer than his relationship. However, no matter what happens, as long as we don't tell, I don't think Tatsuya will know. Yeah?However, among the classmates who graduated from the Western School, some people may find that you are an adopted daughter, and Tatsuya-kun is very sensitive. So, what should we do?Am I obliged to take a leave of absence? That's not the case. Archer couldn't think of a good way either. It's too bad that you keep reading, only to suddenly encounter this troublesome character. It's not a troublesome character. Yoko thought to herself that Tatsuya was cute for no reason.However, Yoko also has complicated thoughts.Maybe one day I will be a cursed existence to Tatsuya. Really bad!Archer said again to the silent Yoko. The weather is nice, how about we go outside for a walk? Alone in the room with Yoko, Archer felt suffocated. However, I plan to tidy up my notebook today. Organize your notebook?Isn't school starting soon?You should take it easy, don't be too nervous, it's better to go outside and bask in the sun. Yoko was unwilling to go outside with Archer alone, but it was inconvenient to firmly refuse. Well, I change clothes. Archer came out first, and went outside to wait for the sun, the sky was blue, and there were clumps of yellow daffodils under the trees that were just beginning to sprout.Archer walked slowly to the front of the dormitory with a cigarette in his mouth.At this time, he saw a student coming from the tramway, it was Tatsuya.For a moment Archer turned his back and walked away. He thought, it would be bad if Tatsuya knew that I was Yoko's family member.When he visited Jing Keiko in the hospital, Tatsuya looked at him suspiciously. Tatsuya is here to find Yoko, right? Archer felt uneasy. About 30 meters away from the dormitory, there was the gate of the Catholic Activity Center. Archer hid beside the door and observed quietly.Sure enough, Tatsuya walked to the front of Yoko's dormitory, with his hands still in his coat pockets, looking up at Yoko's window. I'm afraid Yangzi will come out soon! Just thinking about it, I saw Yoko come out. I was just about to go out with my brother, hey, where is my brother?Apparently Yoko said so, she looked around. Fortunately, Tatsuya has forgotten your name, so I feel a little relieved. Archer remembered what Jing Keiko said last night, but still watched the two of them nervously. Yoko was still looking around. strangeness?Yoko must have said so.She turned her head to one side, then pointed to the tramway.The two walked side by side, the distance between them was about room for one person. Are you visiting Otaru on vacation? Archer seemed to understand the extent of Tatsuya's concern for Yoko. The two of them walked to the intersection a hundred meters ahead and turned to the left. There was a food store at the corner with a cigarette sign.They stopped there, Yoko waved to Tatsuya beside him, Tatsuya also raised a hand, turned back to the intersection, and then walked towards the station.Sapporo Station North Exit is 200 meters away. After watching Tatsuya leave, Yoko entered the food store, and Archer rushed to the food store where Yoko entered.