I was more tired than usual in the Red and White Battle, but I still had to practice shooting in my daily routine.

Rionel Messi and Cristiano Ronald, the world's highest forward players, are strikers and freekicks alike.That's why I keep kicking the ball, just like every day.

It's been a long time since I was so exhausted that I didn't want to do anything, I was beaten on the shoulder when I left the school gate to go home.Looking back at what I thought it was, it was a beautiful finger like a cool white fish poking into my cheeks.Maple-san's face floats like a stroke.

"Congratulations, Yoshiya.It was so cool today. "

She exhales white breath, but her cheeks are red and her voice is mixed with excitement.I wonder if the heat of the Red and White War has not cooled yet.I've never waited under the cold sky.My hands are chilled.

"It's getting late to cook, but I really wanted to go home with Yoshiya.Was it bad?

"... it's fine, nothing.Well, then you'd never have waited outside.You should just wait in the classroom.If you had sent me a message, I would have picked you up..... "

I gently wrapped Maple-san's hands in astonishment.Remembering the guilt of keeping the woman waiting alone on the evening of February, which is still far away in spring, I will give her warmth in her hands as compensation at least.

"Ah, um... Yoshiya, you?And suddenly, what happened...?

"Shut up, it's so cold.It's the punishment of waiting for me outside in the cold. "

Absolutely. No matter how far in front of the school gate, it's dangerous for a pretty girl like Mr. Maple to wait by herself at night.Besides, the coat is a skirt even if it is feathered, and it is decided to be cold if it is sitting still.What if I catch a cold?

Ugh, Kaede-san groaned, but I couldn't hear such a protest.Do not let go of this hand until the temperature of the human skin is reached.

"If I catch a cold.At that time... Isn't Yoshiya going to take care of you?

"Of course I will. If Kaede-san catches a cold because of me, he'll have to take responsibility.But I hope you don't catch a cold if you can. "

You'll be worried.Even if I leave a Kaede-san who is sick and asleep and goes to school, I am worried about what he is doing at home. Of course, I can't concentrate on classes and club activities.

"Yes, use this.Let's go home early and have some warm food today.Stop by the supermarket and buy vegetables and meat for a pot.Then, tomorrow, the rest of it and Shimeji's uncle.I don't know.

While talking about dinner offerings, I take off my gloves and give them to her.You can see that your fingertips are losing their sensation to the cold air that stings your skin.Evacuation in the coat does not change.I want to go home early and soak in a warm bath.

"Wait, Yoshiya!I'm glad you can lend me gloves, but this will help Yoshiya...! "

"I'm fine.There's nothing wrong with keeping it in your pocket.Let's go home as soon as we can talk about that.I don't give a shit about no rice.

"Nh... I see.So let's do this. "

Mr. Maple quickly grabbed my hand and stuck it in the pocket of his coat.In the state of the so-called lover's connection where the fingers and fingers are intertwined.An off-season autumn leaf is on her cheek.Not only Mr. Maple, but also me.

"Isn't Yoshiya's hand going to be cold?I don't see it from the outside, even if I hold hands, so I think it's okay, right?

Don't stare at me like that!You think it's going to boil even if you just hold hands normally, but it's going to go even further into your coat pocket!?I can't see it from the outside, but it's obvious that it's connected, and I think it's more friendly!

"... Isn't it Yoshiya who was shaking my hand just now?Even if you panic now, it's not convincing.

"That's true... but this is a bit... embarrassing..."

"Or do you not like coming back with me?Does anybody want to see you?

If you ask me if I don't like it, there's no way I don't like it.It is not a lover to tie your fingers and hands like this, and if the other person is Maple, you should cry and be happy.That's funny. Already bonded?

"Now, if you don't hurry, the supermarket will close.Let's hurry!

I'll keep pace so that I don't miss out on Maple.

In the cold sky. We got home feeling the warmth of each other's hands.