Crossover: I Took In a Runaway High School Girl

Renji felt deceived by Chihiro Sengoku. Nanami Aoyama had suddenly called, saying that Shiina Mahiru had already been sent back to Sakurasou by her. Little Nanami was still reliable. Chihiro Sengoku, that drunk teacher, was too much of a trickster. She didn't even care about her own cousin.

Renji was walking down a bustling street, the sound of footsteps mingling with light chatter, when a sweet, familiar scent suddenly wafted towards him, like old books and freshly brewed tea.

"Good afternoon, Renji-kun."

A pleasant voice, soft yet clear, reached his ears. He instinctively looked back, and his eyes lit up.

"Sumireko, why are you here?"

The person who appeared behind him was Sumireko Sanshokuin, a pair of gently swaying pigtails framing her face. Facing his question, the girl waved the book in her hand and said with a smile, "I went to the convenience store to buy a book, and sat across from the dessert shop for a while. I saw you and came over."

Renji raised an eyebrow, a faint smile playing on his lips. "You still say you weren't following me?"

Sumireko Sanshokuin cheekily stuck out her tongue, a blush dusting her cheeks. "That's really bad, let's call this a chance encounter!"

"Alright, let's call it a chance encounter." Renji smiled and extended his hand, then gently took her soft, snow-white hand. "Since I've met you, I'm going to capture you."

"Precisely, you've already captured me," Sumireko retorted, a sweet smile gracing her face, showing no intention of pulling away from his hand. "So, what do you intend to do with me, now that you've captured me?"

Renji's mood also brightened, feeling light as a feather. "It's still early, how about we go to that famous yakiniku restaurant and get some to try?"

Sumireko Sanshokuin rolled her eyes, a small laugh escaping her lips. "You've already captured me, how could I refuse? But you captured the girl just to take her for meat?"

"Alright, I've changed my mind, Sumireko, we won't eat meat, let's go straight to a hotel!" Renji teased, his eyes twinkling mischievously.

"Ah, don't you dare think like that. I'm not that casual. And don't forget, you're a prospective boyfriend, but not officially married yet." The girl glared at him, yet her grip on his hand didn't loosen, allowing him to lead her.

"Hehe, sooner or later, I will be officially married."

The two chatted and laughed, their voices blending with the city's hum, then boarded a tram together, heading towards their lunch adventure.

They arrived at a more upscale snack street, the aroma of grilled meat and exotic spices filling the air. It was still the same shop, bustling and lined with a long queue. They still had to wait in line, patiently anticipating their turn.

Suddenly, Sumireko Sanshokuin spotted someone ahead of them, her delicate body trembling, and she quickly turned and threw herself into Renji's arms, burying her cheek in his chest, as if seeking refuge.

"Sumireko, what's wrong?" Renji asked, his voice filled with concern.

"Shhh, keep your voice down, don't let that person see me," she whispered, her voice barely audible.

"Why, that person... Hazuki Yasuo?" Renji asked, his tone calm yet inquisitive.

Hearing Renji's words, Sumireko Sanshokuin looked at him in shock, her eyes wide. "Renji, do you know him?"

Renji smiled faintly, then lowered his head and kissed her forehead, a gentle, soothing touch. "Initially I didn't know him, but thanks to you, Sumireko, I know him now."

Sumireko Sanshokuin instantly understood that this person had investigated her. And he actually knew. Her mood suddenly became complicated, a mixture of shame, fear, and a hint of relief. "What do you know? Can you tell me?" The girl's body trembled. She wasn't afraid of being seen and entangled by Hazuki Yasuo, but she was afraid that this person would have a bad opinion of her after knowing her past.

Sumireko Sanshokuin's trembling body was evident to Renji. He abandoned the idea of buying barbecue sauce, his decision firm. He simply hugged her and quickly left the crowded area.

They arrived at a quiet spot, a small park hidden from the city's hustle and bustle, and coincidentally, there was a bench. Renji embraced her and sat on the bench, his warmth infectious to Sumireko.

"Sumireko, what are you afraid of?" Renji asked, his voice soft and comforting. "If you're afraid of being entangled by that person, I'm here. I won't let another man entangle my girlfriend."

"Idiot, I'm not your girlfriend yet," Sumireko retorted, but there was a small smile on her lips.

"I will be in the future. Anyway, you were captured by me today, and you belong to me."

Hearing this, Sumireko Sanshokuin smiled and glared at him, saying, "You scoundrel." There was a small laugh in her voice. "First, tell me what you know about me, then I'll tell you what I'm afraid of."

"Okay." Renji smiled and touched her hair, then slowly spoke, his voice calm and clear:

"According to the information I gathered, Sumireko, you seemed to be very popular in junior high school due to your outstanding appearance, and there were always boys confessing to you. Then, you met a senior in a group centered around the central air-conditioned warm man, Hazuki Yasuo, and were drawn into a small circle. Because you didn't want to be bothered by boys' confessions and didn't want to be targeted by boys, you reluctantly sought help from Hazuki Yasuo, confirming a relationship by pretending to be in one, and using him as a shield to ward off other suitors." Renji paused, looking into Sumireko's widening eyes. "Then, Hazuki Yasuo fell in love with you and confessed his feelings. He wanted to confirm a real relationship, so you ran away. That's all I know."

After hearing this, Sumireko Sanshokuin looked at him with feigned resentment, her eyes glistening, but a small smile was beginning to form. "When did you start looking at me? You actually know so clearly?"

"Well, who knows? Anyway, we met, didn't we? And I captured you and hugged you," Renji retorted, his smile widening.

"You're really a bad person. I thought you didn't know me, but it turns out you've known my disguise for a long time." She said this indignantly, a tiny tear rolling from her eye. "So, after knowing this, are you still willing to continue having lunch with me later? I'm a bad woman who uses her beauty to make men her shields, takes advantage of others, and ungratefully rejects others' confessions."

"Sumireko, I won't allow you to say that about yourself." Renji held her shoulders and looked into her eyes seriously, his gaze firm yet affectionate. "Hazuki Yasuo must have liked you, this is due to your own personal charm, Sumireko is not a bad woman. And it was clearly a fake relationship, but Hazuki Yasuo was moved without permission and wanted to force you to agree to date him with the help. You can't be blamed for being scared and running away."

"Besides, Hazuki Yasuo has senior school friends and childhood sweethearts who like him, but he turned a blind eye to that. Should we say that he's slow, or that you're too charming, Sumireko, so he overlooked this?"

Sumireko Sanshokuin's problem was actually nothing. She was indeed protected by Hazuki Yasuo and received help from others. However, this did not mean that she had to hide her feelings, be bound by kindness, and interact with others. This in itself was a form of moral kidnapping.

Moreover, according to Renji's understanding, the two people who liked Hazuki Yasuo had been openly and secretly fighting for Hazuki Yasuo from the beginning. Then, when she knew that Hazuki Yasuo liked Sumireko and was asked to help, she hid her feelings and always looked for opportunities to connect him with Hazuki Yasuo, creating opportunities.

Hazuki Yasuo had a fatal flaw. He was very popular in school. He was a more advanced version of Hayato Hayama, and he was different from Hayato Hayama, who pretended to be gentle. Hazuki Yasuo's gentleness to everyone came from the heart, which also caused many girls who liked him to eventually have to let go of their feelings for him, regretting that he was a good person. In the final analysis, "Only you like me," in this anime, everyone has their own problems. This refers to character flaws.

On the contrary, Sumireko Sanshokuin was the most normal and charming heroine. Because she didn't agree to Yasuo Hazuki's relationship request just because he was liked. Even since she was in elementary school, junior high, and high school, the only thing that interested her was reading quietly. Sumireko was very pure.

If it was said that she took advantage of Yasuo Hazuki, it meant that she did ask Yasuo Hazuki for help and received help. But that's what Yasuo Hazuki wanted, and it's not impossible that Yasuo Hazuki himself was attracted to Sumireko Sanshokuin. For beautiful Sumireko, even Renji was attracted to her, let alone others. She only asked Yasuo Hazuki for help so she could continue reading quietly.

But Yasuo Hazuki's senior sister and childhood sweetheart had caused problems. After learning that Yasuo Hazuki liked Sumireko, the two problematic girls stopped openly and secretly fighting, and hid their love for Yasuo Hazuki. With painful moods, they helped Yasuo Hazuki and Sumireko get together.

The reason Sumireko ran away was because she felt that the people around Yasuo Hazuki were too scary and had problems with their brains. It made her feel very depressed. Therefore, she lost her phone card immediately after she graduated from junior high school. With the help of her new best friend, Viola, she changed her appearance. With twin pigtails, wearing glasses and a long skirt, she became a country girl.

And the reason why she liked Renji was because the atmosphere around Renji was completely different from Hazuki Yasuo. If Hazuki Yasuo's gentleness would make the girls around him feel despair or even heartbroken, then what Renji brought to the girls around him was hope that warmed their hearts.

Just look at Sayu Ogiwara. There was no confusion in her eyes now, only hope for life and a vision for the future. Look at Shiina Mahiru again. In Renji's presence, she slowly opened her heart and was no longer stuck in the glamorous image of an angel, but slowly became herself again.

Listening to Renji's words, Sumireko Sanshokuin felt warmth in her heart, like the morning sun touching her skin. Gritting her teeth, she suddenly stood up. She sat on his lap, facing him, her gaze meeting Renji's.

"Hold me, Renji."

Renji's heart stirred, and he embraced her small waist, pulling her closer. Sumireko Sanshokuin rested her cheek on his chest, blushing and saying, "What you said might be okay, but let me tell you in more detail." Her voice trembled slightly. "The reason why I didn't want to see him and why I ran away is because that man's gentleness would bring despair to the girls around him."

"I truly cannot date a man who uses gentleness to hurt my childhood sweetheart and senior sister without it being seen." A tear fell from her eye. "Just staying by his side, seeing Senior Runa Kusami and Momo Sakurabara constantly hurting each other, and finally because he confessed to me, letting those two heartbroken people hide their feelings to help me and him, I felt so much pain." Sumireko sobbed softly. "But he doesn't know that his gentleness hurts so many people."

"But Renji-kun, you're different. The girls who are always by your side won't get hurt." She looked up, her tearful eyes gazing at him expectantly. "In fact, you clearly promised Shiina that you would pursue Miura, but you chose to be frank so Shiina could understand your concern for her." A faint smile graced her lips. "I like you who are so gentle, who bring hope, and I like this harmonious atmosphere." She lowered her voice, a little embarrassed. "I'm actually a narrow-minded and selfish bad woman. Can you not hate me?"

Looking into her tearful eyes, Renji smiled gently. "I like you so much I can barely stand it. Why would I hate someone as clever as you?" He caressed her cheek. "Sumireko, words mean nothing. I plan to prove my love for you with more tangible actions." His voice turned serious, full of promise. "I should be the one asking. Please don't leave me because of my greed. Please stay by my side. I want to be a normal boyfriend, not a submissive one."

After saying that, he gazed into her eyes, which were shining brighter and brighter. He leaned in without hesitation. He kissed her lips, softly, slowly, then more deeply. A hot tear fell from the girl's cheek, tracing a path down her skin. Sumireko Sanshokuin hugged his neck tightly, pressing her body closer. She didn't want to leave him and beg.