TRSFPUS :: Volume #4

#346: Loud and clear


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Chapter 346 is loud and clear 第346章掷地有声 Next morning. 翌日清晨。 Sayu goes to the school. 沙优独自一人来到学校。 Two years 3 classes as before are that restless and vital appearance. 二年三班依旧是那副闹闹腾腾、充满活力的模样。 All as if usually not different. 一切似乎都与平常无异。 When she thinks...... 只是就在她这么想的时候…… Good morning, Schoolmate Ogiwara.” “早上好,荻原同学。” Probably has waited to be the same on her seat, on the youngster face is hanging the clean smile, is greeting with her loudly. 像是早就等在她座位上一样的,少年脸上挂着干净的笑容,大声与她打着招呼。 The limpid voice spreads in the classroom, brings in the class teasing of several male students. 清澈的嗓音在教室扩散开来,引来班上几名男生的调侃。 Very early in the morning starts affectionately? Crag wave.” “一大早就开始卿卿我我的啊?岩波。” „Haven't you started to associate?” “你们还没有开始交往吗?” Tries harder well.” “好好加把劲呀。” Katou Yusuke is smiling deprecatingly, returns to resentment one: Not work you worry, idiot.” 加藤悠介不以为意地笑着,回怼一句:“不劳你们操心,白痴。” Said that also threw several onigiri conveniently in the past, before that is he comes to the school, buys in the convenience store while convenient. 说完还顺手丢了几个饭团过去,那是他来学校之前顺便在便利店买的。 , this what?” Meets the male student surprise in hand to ask the onigiri. “唔哇,这什么?”将饭团接在手中的男生诧异问道。 Gives the breakfast that my future girlfriend will buy, remaining unnecessary will stop up your mouths.” “给我未来女朋友买的早餐,剩下多余的堵住你们的嘴巴。” Oh ~ good.” “噢~不错啊。” Lucky ~ “Lucky~” Thanks, " future girlfriend " schoolmate.” “谢啦,「未来的女朋友」同学。” Several male student practical joke saying. 几名男生恶作剧般的说道。 Sayu is pursing the lips, arrives at the seat quickly, looks to sit on her seat somebody not silently. 沙优则是抿着嘴,快步走到自己座位,一言不发地看着坐在她位子上的某人。 Do not think so me, I gave you to bring the breakfast.” “别这么看我,我给你带了早餐。” Katou Yusuke sets out the making way seat, opens places the plastic bag on table, reveals inside food and drink. 加藤悠介起身让开座位,打开放在桌上的塑料袋,露出里面的食物和饮料。 The young girls sit down on the chair, above also has somebody's residual heat. She deliberately stands up slightly, gathered together a skirt to cover the thigh following flesh with the hand, duplicate/restores sat down. 少女在椅子上坐下,上面还带着某人的余温。她刻意地微微站起身,用手拢了一下裙子盖住大腿后面的肌肤,复又坐下。 Then said lightly: I have had the breakfast, does not need.” 然后淡淡说道:“我已经吃过早餐了,不需要。” That has a drink, has the pomegranate juice.” Yusuke sits down in her front vacancy. “那就喝点饮料吧,有石榴汁。”悠介在她前面的空位坐下。 This Sayu has not refused, to begin to put out the paper carton packing the pomegranate juice, inserts the straw, the small mouth drank. 这次沙优没有拒绝,动手拿出纸盒包装的石榴汁,插上吸管,小口喝了起来。 Two pieces of ruddy lips hold the straw, with effort of lilac little tongue attracts, the sour and sweet fruit juice overflows to disperse, proliferated the entire mouth. 两片红润的唇瓣含着吸管,随着丁香小舌的用力一吸,酸酸甜甜的果汁就溢散开来,遍布了整个口腔。 Katou Yusuke puts out a fried chicken block onigiri, ate. 加藤悠介拿出一个炸鸡块饭团,就这么吃了起来。 Why doesn't return to the seat to eat?” “为什么不回自己座位吃?” „Isn't knight continuously side the princess?” “骑士不是一直都在公主身边吗?” „...... Insensitive, where do you have the feeling of knight?” “……厚脸皮,你哪里有骑士的感觉?” You had not denied actually princess's status, doesn't feel embarrassed?” “你倒是没有否认公主的身份呢,不觉得难为情吗?” „...... Is you first raises obviously.” The young girls happily are not pressed the brow, is nipping the straw. “……明明是你先提起来的吧。”少女不开心地蹙起眉头,咬着吸管。 Katou Yusuke bit an onigiri, asked: „Haven't you gone to school with the seed today?” 加藤悠介咬了一口饭团,问道:“你今天没有和结子一起上学吗?” She reported the news saying that today will arrive late, making me first come to the school.” “她发消息说今天会晚到一点,让我先来学校。” Yusuke cannot help but stops the movement, the expression slightly becomes serious. 悠介不由得停下动作,表情微微变得严肃。 What happened?” “发生了什么事情吗?” Why does your tone, have what not good matter to happen probably to be the same?” “为什么你的语气,像是有什么不好的事情要发生一样?” She said that can ask for leave?” “她有没有说要请假?” I want not to have this matter to be right.” “我想没有这种事情才对。” „Can you contact with her?” “你可以联系到她吗?” Can yes, but why......?” “可以是可以,但是为什么……?” First illuminates doing that I said.” “先照我说的做。” Although thought that may be has groundless fears, but Katou Yusuke still thought it is necessary to confirm the condition of seed. 虽然觉得有可能是自己杞人忧天,不过加藤悠介仍觉得有必要确认一下结子的状况。 Feels serious in his words, Sayu has not hesitated again, immediately puts out the cell phone to start the call. 感受到他话语中的严肃,沙优也没再迟疑,当下就拿出手机开始拨打电话。 The time as if in a flash becomes long. 时间仿佛一瞬间变得漫长。 Two people are waiting for telephone answered that moment peacefully. 两人都安静等待着电话被接听的那一刻。 At this moment...... 就在这时…… Bell- 叮铃铃铃- The front door of classroom transmits the quick rhythm the cell phone bell sound. 教室的前门传来快节奏的手机铃音。 Not only attracted their attention, looked including nearby other students subconsciously. 不仅吸引了他们的注意力,包括附近的其他学生也下意识地望了过去。 The petite slender form appeared there together. 一道娇小苗条的身影就出现在了那里。 She wears a white shirt with the brown check skirt, throws over after the long hair that handles carefully neatly hangs after the shoulder, emits the pitch-black gloss. 她身穿一件白色衬衫配棕色的格子裙,一头经过精心打理的长发整齐披垂在肩后,散发出乌黑的光泽。 Keeps off the bangs before volume separates to the two sides according to 19 proportions, reveals the bright and clean forehead, the skin is very fair. 挡在额前的刘海按照一九的比例向两边分开,露出光洁的额头,皮肤十分白皙。 Young girl not high is not short, the hands and feet is very slender. 少女的个子不高不矮,手脚都很纤细。 On the exquisite face is drawing the pale makeup, a maroon eye is big and round, and is very bright. 小巧的脸上画着淡妆,一双栗色的眼睛又大又圆,并且十分明亮。 She is lowering the chin timidly, before both hands grab, tight single Jianbao the suspenders. 她怯怯地低着下巴,双手紧张地抓着身前单肩包的背带。 Just like a fawn that astrays the tiger's den, in the eye is hiding anxiously some. 宛如一只误入虎穴的小鹿,眼中藏着些许不安。 This little while is hesitating is looking at the classroom, among the manners was filling crampedly. 这会儿正踌躇着望着教室,举止间充满了局促。 The classroom that makes noise becomes falls the needle to hear suddenly. 喧闹的教室忽然变得落针可闻。 pia...... pia…… Has the slight pencil lead to break off the sound to resound somewhere. 有着细微的铅笔芯折断声在某处响起。 Bell. 叮铃铃铃。 The long hair young girl puts out the cell phone from the pocket flustered, transfers to the mute, after looking at a screen, looked to the window, on the face reveals the relieved smile. 长发少女慌张地从口袋里拿出手机,调至静音,待看了一眼屏幕之后,又向窗边望了过来,脸上流露出安心的笑容。 Sand......” “沙……” When she tries to greet...... 就在她试图打招呼的时候…… I said that you-” “我说,你-” Really cute.” “真可爱。” You are find the person? I help you ~!” “你是来找人的吗?我来帮你吧~!” The surrounding male student encircled attentively, and talked. 周围的男生殷勤地围了上去,并你一言我一语地搭起话来。 Facing this. 面对这一幕。 Well well......, that...... this...... I......” young girl seemed not frightened to be the same, backs up again and again backward, the stutter does not know that should say anything. “咦咦……不、那个……这个……我……”少女仿佛被吓到一样的,连连向后倒退,结结巴巴地不知该说些什么。 ! Is type who I like ~!” “唔喔!是我喜欢的类型耶~!” Slow, can tell me your name?” “呐呐,可以告诉我你的名字吗?” Words said that you are the first grade live? Before did not seem to see you in the school yeah.” “话说你是一年级生吗?之前好像没在学校里见过你哎。” „, Institute, therefore...... that you did not misunderstand, everyone......!” “不、所,所以说……那个,你们误会了,大家……!” Quite cute!” “好可爱!” Probably the small creature is the same.” “好像小动物一样。” You have the boyfriend!” “请问你有男朋友吗!” In several male students because of the anxiety of young girl, but when becomes stimulated...... 就在几名男生因为少女的紧张,而变得亢奋不已时…… „- Seed! Comes me.” “-结子!来我这边。” With the imposing exquisite timbre, the slender form then pushes among them together suddenly, and wrist/skill that holds the young girl, leading her to flee from the encirclement ring. 伴随着凛然的优美音色,一道纤细的身影便忽然挤入他们之间,并一把抓住少女的手腕,带她逃离了包围圈。 „, The cute girl ran away......” “啊,可爱的女孩子逃走了……” Under, is she your friend? Schoolmate Ogiwara.” “等下,她是你的朋友吗?荻原同学。” We are well-meant, introduced that knows to us.” “我们没有恶意,介绍给我们认识一下啦。” The male students who see clearly the person facial features are complaining. 看清来人面容的男生们纷纷抱怨着。 At this time, had several points of pondering masculine voice to make a sound together suddenly. 这时,一道带有几分玩味的男性嗓音就忽然响了起来。 That female student is Masaka seed schoolmate, can't you distinguish clearly together with class the schoolmates?” “那个女生是真坂结子同学,你们连同班的同学都分不清吗?” „......? Classmates?” “……哈?同班同学?” What are you saying? Crag wave.” “你在说什么啊?岩波。” Lovable is such female student, how possibly that rustic female?” “这么可爱的女生,怎么可能会是那个土气女呢?” A male students face looked bewilderedly, unanimously denied. 男生们一脸莫名其妙地望了过来,一致地加以否认。 Katou Yusuke sneers, did not argue with them, was only despises leaves behind one stupidly, then turned toward that side two young girls to walk. 加藤悠介冷笑一声,也不与他们争辩,仅是鄙夷地留下一句“愚蠢”,而后就向着两名少女那边走去。 Following direction that he leads the way. 顺着他前行的方向。 The people also saw clearly there scene. 众人也是看清了那里的景象。 When they noticed that was shouting seed the rock wave joins two people dialogues, and when that female student also quite naturally gives him to respond. 而当他们看到喊着“结子”的岩波加入两人的对话,并且那名女生也相当自然地给予他回应时。 The entire classroom first is one static. 整间教室先是一静。 - 紧接着- „-!?!?” “诶诶诶诶诶诶诶诶-—!?!?” Explodes a pot instantaneously. 瞬间炸成一锅。 That wears the eyeglasses rustic female......!” “那个戴眼镜的土气女……!” Originally has such cute?” “原来有这么可爱的吗?” Ultra pulls!” “超扯!” The male student or the female student, almost all people may not believe look to there. 不论是男生还是女生,几乎所有人都是不可置信地看向了那里。 Facing invisible pressure comprised of the line of sight, let alone is a seed, Sayu also felt that the body sinks, as if surrounding air density increases suddenly, making one somewhat unable to gasp for breath. 面对由视线所组成的无形压力,别说是结子,就连沙优也不由感到身子一沉,仿佛周围的空气密度骤然增大,让人有些喘不上气。 However as the slender form keeps off before them together, isolated the public eyes, this feeling vanishes quickly does not see. 不过随着一道修长的身影挡在她们面前,隔绝了众人视线,这种感觉又很快消失不见。 All right?” Katou Yusuke asked. “没事吧?”加藤悠介问道。 Un......” “嗯……” „, Has not been all right......” “没、没事……” Sayu and seed nod one after another, some not real feelings, just like the peace daily becomes changes beyond all recognition suddenly, everywhere is the unharmonious feelings. 沙优和结子相继点了点头,都有种不真实的感觉,恍若和平的日常突然就变得面目全非,处处都是不和谐的感觉。 Sees their responses, Yusuke will look at the seeds with a smile, and definitely nods expresses best wishes, said one: 见到她们的反应,悠介则是笑着将目光投向结子,并肯定地颔首致意一下,说了一句: This appearance is very suitable you, the seed, had almost the Sayu 1 / 3 heart movements in me.” “这副打扮很适合你,结子,在我心里差不多有沙优1/3的心动了。” Hears this saying...... 听闻这话…… Thank you...... rock wave schoolmate.” “谢谢你……岩波同学。” Masaka seed shows the shy expression, and low nan is saying: 真坂结子不由露出羞涩的表情,并低喃着解释说: This is because downstairs my family just hair parlor, therefore is thinking yesterday can try...... the result...... to be very strange?” “这是因为我家楼下刚好有一家美发店,所以昨天就想着要不要试一下呢……结果就……会不会很奇怪呢?” „- It is not strange!” “-一点也不奇怪!” Sayu makes contact with her shoulder both hands, said in the earnest tone: „Very suitable you, the seed, must hit the confidence to come!” 沙优将双手搭上她肩膀,以认真的语气说道:“很适合你喔,结子,要打起信心来!” This and this...... thank.” The seed stretches out the finger to scratch with the finger the cheeks, a face is smiling shyly. “这、这样啊……谢谢。”结子伸出手指搔着脸颊,一脸羞涩地笑着。 Katou Yusuke turns the head to look to behind, what reflects pleasant is one both fills surprisedly with the eye of suspicion, is also mixing with some subtle curiosity. 加藤悠介转头看向身后,映入眼中的是一双双充满惊讶与怀疑的眼睛,其中还夹杂着些许微妙的好奇。 The male students are looking inquisitively to him behind, attempts earth younger sister in today's Masaka seed and memory to number, the expression will look quite funny. 男生们正探头探脑地看向他身后,试图将今天的真坂结子与记忆里的土妹对上号,表情看上去颇为好笑。 . 啪啪。 He patted clapping, attracts the attention of these male students, teased: Is staring at the female student with this postpartum elder brother face, will only frighten others, you display to make every effort to succeed actually, fools.” 他拍了拍手,将那些男生们的注意力吸引过来,戏谑道:“用这种猪哥脸盯着女生,只会吓到别人的,你们倒是表现得争气一点啊,笨蛋们。” What! Dares to say unexpectedly?” “什么!竟然敢这么说?” Hateful, called others is the person of fool is a fool!” “可恶,叫别人是笨蛋的人才是笨蛋!” Right that rock wave said that was a high-school student, noisy, was not mature.” Some male student said suddenly seriously. “岩波说的对,都是高中生了,吵吵闹闹的,一点也不成熟。”某个男生忽然一本正经地说道。 Scene suddenly peaceful. 场面突然安静了一下。 Afterward...... 随后…… Bastard, just you called most vigorously!?” “混蛋,刚刚就你叫的最起劲了吧!?” Among us, had/left a rebel probably?” “我们之间,好像出了一个叛徒?” Gentlemen, first get rid of him!” “诸君,先干掉他!” Several people created a disturbance laughing in one. 几人嘻嘻哈哈地打闹在了一起。 The humorous atmosphere diverted part of attention. 诙谐的气氛分散了一部分注意力。 Katou Yusuke takes advantage of opportunity to turn head, casts the vision in the body of Sayu and seed. 加藤悠介顺势回过头,将目光重新投在沙优和结子的身上。 Felt that somewhat thirsty he takes up the pomegranate juice on table conveniently, drank. 感到有些口渴的他随手拿起桌上的石榴汁,喝了起来。 The sour and sweet fruit juice enters the mouth, fragrant overflows. 酸甜的果汁进入口腔,芳香四溢。 „...... Is that my?” Sayu cast a sidelong glance his eyes. “……那是我的吧?”沙优睨了他一眼。 Un.” Katou Yusuke nods, remains unmoved. “嗯。”加藤悠介点点头,不为所动。 Stared at a while on his face, the young girl takes back the vision silently, no longer responds him. 在他脸上盯了一会儿,少女默默收回目光,不再搭理他。 Quite a little takes meaning that somebody does not have idea...... 颇有一点拿某人没辙的意味…… The ting of morning shift meeting also starts in this time. 恰好早班会的铃声也在此时打响。 The students return to the seat in abundance. 学生们纷纷返回座位。 Supports Teacher Shibata of belly to enter the classroom, stands the platform, the vision looks all around in a class. 挺着肚子的柴田老师走进教室,站上讲台,目光环顾一圈班内。 Then announced a matter.” “接下来宣布一件事情。” He clears throat saying: Before the schoolmate who because was the class leader fell ill to temporarily leave school, then must select an acting class leader, are some people willing to hold the post?” 他清了清嗓子说:“因为之前担任班长的同学生病休学了,接下来要选出一名代理班长,有人愿意担任吗?” Teacher.” Some student under stage raises hand, lets the assistant squad leader not hold the post directly well?” “老师。”台下的某个学生举起手来,“直接让副班长担任不好吗?” „I have discussed with Schoolmate valley entrance about this matter.” “关于这件事情我已经和谷口同学谈过了。” Teacher Shibata continues saying: Everyone knows that this year's men's basket sports society makes every effort to succeed, to let them can stay the good condition, therefore was not suitable to hold a concurrent post of assistant squad leader again.” 柴田老师继续说道:“大家都知道今年的男子篮球社十分争气,为了让他们能保持好的状态,所以也不适合再兼任副班长一职了。” Originally is this......” “原来是这样……” That not in other words class leader and can assistant squad leaders separate by gravity?” “那不就是说连带班长和副班长都要重选吗?” Always feels very troublesome appearance......” “总觉得很麻烦的样子……” The students chirp discussed. 学生们就叽叽喳喳地议论了起来。 Peaceful.” “安静。” Teacher Shibata thump thump knocked the platform, reorganized a discipline. 柴田老师咚咚敲了敲讲台,整顿了一下纪律。 „, Has the person who wants to be the class leader to raise hand.” “那么,有想要担任班长的人请举手。” His vision is taking a fast look around the audience. 他的目光扫视着全场。 The stage next peace, just also the noisy students lowered the head, are staring at the respective desktop, turns a deaf ear. 台下一片安静,刚刚还吵吵嚷嚷的学生们纷纷低下头,凝视着各自的桌面,充耳不闻。 Obviously, no one wants to take over this terrible business. 很显然,谁都不想接手这个麻烦事。 Regarding this, 对此, Teacher Shibata looks like early some expectations, after stopping one next, said: Since no one voluntary, decides through a drawing.” 柴田老师就像是早有预料,停顿了一下后说:“既然没有人自愿的话,就用抽签的方式决定吧。” The language finishes. 语毕。 Not a transparent cardboard box, was placed on the table by thump one. 一个不透明的纸箱,就被“咚”地一声放在了桌上。 Sees that male students' response does not discuss for the time being, the female students are looking around in secret secretly, might spy on each other trend, does not have any positive response. 见状,男生们的反应暂且不谈,女生们则是在私下里偷偷地看来看去,像是要窥探彼此的动向,没有什么积极的反应。 In this box has everyone's student number, by the person who I pull out is the acting class leader.” Teacher Shibata light say/way, puts in the hand the box. “这个箱子里有所有人的学号,被我抽到的人就是代理班长。”柴田老师淡淡道,将手伸进箱子里面。 In the class surges a tumult. 班上涌起一阵骚动。 However this is also a fair method, by students, although is uncomfortable, but has not opposed. 不过这也是个公平的方法,是以学生们虽然不爽,但也没有表示反对。 At this time- 这时- Teacher, can recommend? I recommend Masaka seed schoolmate.” “老师,可以举荐吗?我推荐真坂结子同学。” Some female student said suddenly, and harvested the approval of another female student immediately. 某个女生忽然这么说道,并马上收获了另一名女生的认同。 Seconds the motion, Schoolmate Masaka seems like very suitable this work.” “附议,真坂同学看起来很适合这种工作呢。” „......?” “……咦?” Has not thought that will mention by name suddenly, the seed obviously somewhat feels helpless, does not know that should make what response. 没想到会被人突然点名,结子明显有些不知所措,不知道该做何回应。 You do, Masaka, you are not good at preparing very much ~?” “你就做嘛,真坂,你不是很擅长做准备吗~?” She looks really has the appearance of preparation very much.” “她看起来确实很有准备的样子。” In the words brings some to move raises. 话语中带着些许挪揄。 Katou Yusuke looks askance to look, what speech is follows in the long-drawn-out moon/month side two female students. 加藤悠介侧目看去,说话的是跟在悠月身边的两名女生。 Probably called in addition to congratulate with Ebina...... 好像是叫加贺跟海老名吧…… He narrows the eye to recall slightly, the vision in both hands hug on the long-drawn-out moon/month face that the chest actually maintains total silence to sweep, is unable to confirm whether this stems from her writing skill. 他微微眯着眼睛回忆着,目光在双手抱胸却不发一语的悠月脸上扫过,无法确认这是否出自她的手笔。 Perhaps is feels unhappy to the matter that the seed shows off, in addition celebrates with Ebina obviously censures in bright Bao An, tries to give her to paste on the label. 或许是对结子大出风头的事情感到不快,加贺与海老名明显在明褒暗贬地,试图给她贴上标签。 Must say that this situation actually also very can be solved, so long as the teacher continues to insist that works well the arrangement of ballot, like this these hit the wishful thinking person naturally to stop. 要说这种情况其实也很好解决,只要老师继续坚持把抽签的安排进行下去就好,这样那些打着小心思的人自然会消停下来。 But Teacher Shibata also does this, but- 而柴田老师也正是这样做的,只不过- Student number 16, Masaka seed.” “学号16,真坂结子。” When he sang acts the student number, when with name that student number corresponded...... 当他唱出手中的学号,与那个学号所对应的名字时…… The atmosphere in class immediately becomes strange. 班里的气氛顿时变得诡异起来。 Many people first are the expressions that shows to relax, then on the seed toward seat looks as if by prior agreement. 不少人先是露出松了一口气的表情,接着又不约而同地朝位子上的结子望去。 Perhaps sympathy, indifferently, ponders...... 或是同情,或是漠然,又或是玩味…… Withstood the seeds of various lines of sight is seeming more anxious. 承受着各种视线的结子显得更加不安了。 At this time- 这时- Prosperous prosperous. 咯隆咯隆。 The chair drove the depressed sound of floor to make a sound in the classroom back row. 椅子拖动地板的沉闷声在教室后排响了起来。 Teacher.” “老师。” Standing up Katou Yusuke is raising a hand, said with the frank sound: I want to be the class leader.” 站起身来的加藤悠介高举着一只手,用爽朗的声音说道:“我想要做班长。” „...... The rock wave, how didn't you say a moment ago?” Teacher Shibata frowns discontentedly. “……岩波吗,你刚才怎么不说?”柴田老师不满地皱起眉头。 Sorry, candidate who because I have just been thinking the assistant squad leader, therefore delayed a while.” “抱歉,因为我刚刚一直在想副班长的人选,所以耽搁了一会儿。” „The candidate of assistant squad leader?” “副班长的人选?” Right-” “对-” Katou Yusuke definitely nods, on the face bloomed the smile, the intonation flutters said: I recommend Schoolmate Ogiwara to be the assistant squad leader.” 加藤悠介肯定地点点头,脸上绽放出微笑,语调轻扬地说:“我推荐荻原同学担任副班长。” Teacher Shibata who hears this saying the corner of the eye pulled out pulling out, looking is not quick, but has not actually rejected immediately, but will look at the window there. 听到这话的柴田老师眼角抽了抽,面露不快,不过却并未立马拒绝,而是将目光投向窗边那里。 „Does Schoolmate Ogiwara also think?” “荻原同学也这么想吗?” Regarding this...... 对此…… Sayu first looked at a seed gently, then deeply looked at a somebody. 沙优先是温柔地看了一眼结子,接着又深深地看了一眼某人。 Under everyone's gaze, the young girl stood from the seat slowly, loud and clear. 在所有人的注视之下,少女慢慢从座位上站了起来,掷地有声。 Without others is willing to accept, I can do.” “如果没有其他人愿意接受的话,我可以做。” ...... ……
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