Tokyo Sword Saint Online Dealing

Kyoko Nohara's hand, which was stroking the kitten's head, gradually stopped.

She kept her head down, her face hidden beneath her long bangs, and remained silent.

After a long silence, Kyoko Nohara chuckled softly.

"Maki-neechan, aren't you the one who doesn't understand the situation?"

She looked up abruptly, her eyes calm, as if Maki Higashimoto's words had not stirred even the slightest emotion in her.

"Girls have keen intuition, especially when it comes to love. This is what the book says, and I wholeheartedly agree."

"When I saw the way Sister Fuyao looked at Uesugi-kun, I understood everything."

"Just like the way I see you looking at Uesugi-kun, I understand—you like Uesugi-kun too, right?"

"I know it all."

"But what good will it do to know?"

“I’m different from you, Maki-neechan.”

“I’m not as good-looking as you, nor do I have your illustrious family background. I’m not smart enough, and I can’t help Uesugi-kun with his work. All I can do is wash his clothes and cook for him—anyone can do that.”

"What right do I have to point fingers at Uesugi-kun and try to win his heart?"

"I'm happy just to be able to stay by his side."

"Yes, I know that Uesugi-kun went to see other women, and I am very sad and in pain."

"But compared to what I've been through, this sadness and pain is nothing."

"Because, if Uesugi-kun were gone..."

"I will die."

Kyoko Nohara's eyes widened suddenly, and her expression became extremely serious.

"You don't understand, Maki-neechan."

"I have nothing left—I really have nothing left!"

"I only have Uesugi-kun left. In all my life so far, and in the rest of my life, he is all I have left."

"So, I'd rather shamelessly stick close to him and take a little more of his tenderness."

"This is enough."

"I won't think about anything else."

"If one day, Uesugi-kun really falls in love with another girl and wants to marry her, I... I will know better than to leave and not bother him."

"But before that!"

"I'd rather just stay by his side."

"I ask for nothing more!"

Chapter 298 Reunion

Just as Azuma Maki was rubbing her head in a bit of a headache, feeling like all her rivals were monsters.

Ueno Mitsuishi, driving Uesugi Kiyoshi's van, was almost in Tokyo Ward—east of Kyoto, a place known for its tranquil and elegant environment, including Kyoto University.

The vehicle slowly came to a stop. Uesugi Kiyoshi got out, stretched, and looked at the sign in front of him.

This is a restaurant called "Shiran," which is surprisingly a three-story building amidst the skyscrapers of Kyoto.

The restaurant appears to specialize in French cuisine. Regardless of whether it has a Michelin star, every brick and tile of the restaurant is decorated in an extremely luxurious manner. Through the decorations, Uesugi Kiyoshi can clearly see the restaurant owner's eagerness to rip off customers.

He had never been to such a high-end place before, but since Li Fuyao had invited him to meet here, he had no choice but to go in and experience it.

Perhaps it was because the Soul Artifact clothing produced by the Collectors Association increased his status, or perhaps it was because he had awakened his memories of his past and present lives, which gave him a somewhat aloof demeanor, and the usual snobbish behavior did not appear in his demeanor.

Of course, the most likely explanation is that the waiters in such places are generally of high quality; the scenes in novels and movies are just scenes after all.

After explaining his purpose in looking for someone, Uesugi Kiyoshi was led to the third floor by a polite waiter.

The third floor is a semi-open terrace with a few scattered tables, which should be a good place to have afternoon tea. From here, you can see the gate of Kyoto University and Yoshida Shrine to the south, which is a nice view.

But Uesugi Kiyoshi paid no attention to the scenery, because something even more beautiful had entered his field of vision.

In his memory, Aoandon always wore a blue and white kimono, while Li Fuyao always wore a white shirt and jeans. The occasional cheongsam was enough to amaze him for a while.

Today's black evening gown was somewhat of a departure from his expectations.

The girl, with a calm and composed expression, sat on a chair by the balcony railing with her long legs crossed. Her profile was obscured by her long black hair, but a mysterious and intellectual charm inadvertently shone through, attracting the attention of almost everyone present.

She possesses a magical power: when she wants to be unnoticed, she disappears from public view; when she wants to be the center of attention, even the brightest sun and moon cannot overshadow her brilliance.

Uesugi Kiyoshi's smile softened unconsciously.

He felt a little dizzy, as if his memories of his past and present lives were merging and awakening, reminding him that the beautiful girl before him might have stood guard in the darkness for a thousand years for his sake.

Taking a deep breath, Uesugi Kiyoshi tugged at the buttons on his shirt, surprisingly showing a hint of nervousness.

Hmm. Even though he was someone he knew well in both lifetimes, he had a strange, bewildered feeling of being both close to home and apprehensive.

Thinking this, he still walked over quickly.

Then, he stopped and lowered his gaze, and Li Fuyao raised her head as if sensing something.

Two somewhat similar gazes met, intertwined, and then seemed to merge together, inseparable.

"Sit down, you must be tired after traveling all day~"

Li Fuyao nodded slightly, gesturing for Uesugi Kiyoshi to sit down. She appeared calm, but her cheerful words and sweet smile were enough to show that she was in an extremely good mood.

Uesugi Kiyoshi was the same. He sat opposite Li Fuyao, his throat churning, with a thousand words he wanted to say, but in the end he only sighed.

"Yeah, it's been a long time."

Li Fuyao tilted her head, constantly scrutinizing Uesugi Kiyoshi, observing his demeanor, expressions, and the aura revealed in his eyes and brows, her smile growing increasingly satisfied.

"It's only been less than half a month, not a long time at all. What, you miss me?"

Uesugi Kiyoshi nodded sharply, without hesitation.

"Yes, I miss you."

His eyes held no tender affection for sweet nothings, nor any flirtatious or cynical attitude towards flirting with young girls; they held only a sense of entitlement.

Li Fuyao was stunned for a moment, then looked at Uesugi Kiyoshi's serious face and couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Her smile, accompanied by the folds of her black dress, made her resemble a blooming black lotus flower, elegant and dazzling.

Uesugi Kiyoshi, on the other hand, seemed somewhat immune to the joke, and said with a hint of helplessness, "What's so funny?"

"In a sense, we've been apart for a long time, haven't we?"

Li Fuyao knew what Uesugi Kiyoshi was talking about.

He was talking about that thousand-year period of time, about the separation after their parting in Heian-kyo, the separation of life and death, the reunion as strangers, and the need to get to know each other again.

But, not bad.

Li Fuyao smiled serenely and touched the necklace on her chest.

Hidden within her dress was a button, which she had personally removed from Uesugi Kiyoshi's shirt.

That spot closest to the heart.

Looking around, she saw that the spot was still empty, not replaced by any other buttons, which made her feel even better.

The silhouette of the lord of all demons from a thousand years ago gradually overlapped with the spirited young man before me.

His gentle smile, as always, made Li Fuyao suddenly feel that everything she had given seemed to be worthwhile.

Including sleeping for a thousand years in that cold underworld, after a hasty awakening, she has to plan the way forward, to avoid misfortune and bring good fortune to her beloved, so that he can return to this world smoothly.

Even the Lord of a Hundred Tales was exhausted.

but.

He really came back.

He didn't abandon me; I can continue writing his story.

Those stories that left countless traces on me.

Her eyes were as gentle as spring breeze and autumn water, and she just stared at Uesugi Kiyoshi as if she wanted to release all the longing that had accumulated over a long period of time.

Although Li Fuyao had been watching Uesugi Kiyoshi for a long time before he stepped into the Hyakumonkan.

To put it bluntly, every step of Uesugi Kiyoshi's growth is depicted in Li Fuyao's painting.

However, whether or not one recalls those past events makes a difference.

Before, he was just Uesugi Kiyoshi; now, aside from his identity as Uesugi Kiyoshi, he is still the same Lord of a Hundred Demons who bravely stepped forward.

Uesugi Kiyoshi felt a little embarrassed by Li Fuyao's gaze, chuckled twice, and whispered, "What's wrong? Have you been looking at me like that since the beginning?"

Li Fuyao nodded with a smile.

"It's nothing, I just wanted to see you more."

"Ah, look at that great hero who dumped all that mess on me and then died cleanly and neatly, has he changed at all?"

Uesugi Kiyoshi looked away, feeling a little guilty.

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"I didn't, I'm not, don't talk nonsense."

"I do not know what you're talking about."

"My memory hasn't fully returned; there are many gaps. It seems that this was done intentionally out of fear of my enemies—I doubt you'd tell me that, would you?"

Li Fuyao nodded again.

"Since you know the answer, then don't say it. It's too hurtful."

"You have to find the cause and effect yourself. I know, but I can't tell you."

"Okay, let's not talk about this now."

"Tell me, what has come to mind?"