As the savior, I only want to play single-player games.

Bringing Suzuka along was premeditated. She originally wanted to use Suzuka's name to bring Tendo Kagura over, but then felt that the relationship wasn't stable enough and this approach would be inappropriate.

Moreover, she wasn't dressed very well today; she was too conservative and lacked any charm.

She unconsciously squinted, gazing at the setting sun in the west, her brows furrowing slightly.

Fortunately, the afterglow of the setting sun was dim at this moment, no longer as intense as at noon.

She thought to herself, "It would be better to buy an umbrella."

Lately, she doesn't know what's wrong with her, but she feels extremely uncomfortable during the day. It's not painful, but she's started to dislike bright things.

However, considering Suzuka's presence, Yuzuru maintained a smiling demeanor, worried that if he showed any displeasure, Suzuka would misunderstand.

On the way, Suzuka originally intended to buy fruit, but at Yuzuru's suggestion, she bought a bunch of daffodils instead.

We arrived at the sign language school.

At the school gate, a graceful young girl stood with long, flaxen hair cascading over her shoulders. Her expression was gentle and docile. When she saw Nishimiya Yuzuru approaching, her eyes lit up, and she waved to her.

Yuzuru was very composed in her words and actions, and she also extended her hand to greet him, while Suzuka followed behind her expectantly.

Nishimiya Shoko gazed at Suzuka, a look of curiosity in her eyes.

This was a very thin child, not very tall, about half a head shorter than a torso, with shoulder-length short hair and freckles on her face, but not ugly; her small face exuded quietness and delicate beauty. This little girl was very well-behaved.

This was Shoko's first impression. She gestured with her hand and looked at Yuzuru.

"This is my friend, named Suzuka Ise," Yuzuru said, gesturing in sign language.

Nishimiya Shoko has a congenital defect, hearing impairment, and difficulty speaking. She had told Suzuka about it beforehand, but what comforted her was that Suzuka did not change her attitude because of it, nor did she show any strange looks. She even planned to learn sign language from her.

"Friends?" Shoko asked again, somewhat incredulous.

"Yes, sister, we're friends!" Yuzuru could understand her sister's feelings to some extent. She smiled gently, her smile warm and bright.

"Hello, Sister Shoko!" Suzuka said, nervously offering the daffodils, trying her best to appear as harmless as possible.

Shoko accepted the flower, her gentle face beaming with joy. She bowed slightly to Suzuka, grateful that she could be Yuzuru's friend.

Suzuka looked at Yuzuru, bewildered. Yuzuru scratched his head and gestured, "Sister, don't scare Suzuka. We're here to take you home."

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The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: Chapter Sixty: The Only Advantage is Not Having to Pay Money

Shoko really liked Suzuka. She used a lot of sign language to express her gratitude, but when she saw Suzuka's bewildered look, she couldn't help but hug the child.

She was a burden, not only to her mother but also to her younger sister.

Although Yuzuru never looked down on her and always said they were family, she knew that Yuzuru had sacrificed a lot for her.

So she was pleasantly surprised by Suzuka's appearance, thinking it was a good sign that Yuzuru was finally starting to socialize with others instead of focusing all his attention on her.

She naturally hopes that Yuzuru can have his own life.

So she was very warm towards Suzuka, and she could sense Suzuka's feelings from the smallest details. She would often pat Suzuka's head, a very considerate gesture. Although Suzuka's face turned slightly red, she did not reject it and even lowered her head, as if she found it difficult to enjoy this feeling of being valued.

Yuzuru strolled lazily at the back.

She held the back of her head with both hands, watching the two getting along well, and smiled easily.

Back at the Nishimiya residence, Suzuka couldn't resist the warm invitation to stay. She hadn't really thought of resisting, so she sent a message to Tendo Kagura and, after receiving a reply, stayed for dinner.

Grandma Nishimiya was very kind and gentle, just like her own grandmother, while Shoko was very gentle and considerate, making them extremely comfortable to be around. Shoko wanted to learn sign language, thinking it was a very powerful skill. Since Yuzuru knew sign language, she thought she could too, and they could communicate in the classroom in the future. And this beautiful older sister patiently taught her some simple sign language.

Although Nishimiya's mother was somewhat strict and domineering when she came home from get off work, she was not pretentious at all.

Suzuka is very comfortable and at ease here.

Until Kagura Tendo came to find her with a cold expression.

"It's late, Suzuka has caused you trouble." Tendo Kagura arrived at the Nishimiya residence.

It's obvious that Suzuka got so caught up in playing that she lost track of time; it's already past nine o'clock.

His expression was somewhat frightening. He hadn't disciplined his younger sister properly, letting her stay so late. Even though the other party didn't want to kick them out, didn't she have any self-awareness?

"Don't blame Suzuka, Nii-chan. I just wanted her to play with me a little longer." Yuzuru spoke in a rare low voice, sensing that Kagura Tendo was angry.

If she didn't come home in the middle of the night, her mother would probably have the same expression.

Kagura Tendo turned her gaze to Yuzuru, staring at him with her deep eyes for a long time, making Yuzuru feel a little embarrassed.

She wasn't dressed very well today; she wore long sleeves and a long skirt, which was very conservative and also quite strange.

Kagura Tendo narrowed her eyes, pondered for a moment, and said calmly, "I'm sorry for disturbing your rest."

Grandma Nishimiya said kindly, "No disturbance. Suzuka is a very obedient and lovable child."

This is a kind old man, whose cheerful appearance is very similar to Yuzuru Hanyu.

Kagura Tendo's expression softened considerably; he didn't want the family to think Suzuka was ill-mannered.

Shoko sat beside her, head bowed, somewhat uneasy. She felt that her own willfulness might lead to Suzuka being scolded by her family. She genuinely liked Suzuka, finding her well-behaved, quiet, and quick to learn; when they spent time together, they lost track of time.

She suddenly made a sound, looking somewhat agitated, but her words were unclear and her voice was harsh and unpleasant.

She quickly gestured in sign language, her movements hurried, trying her best to explain for Suzuka and take the blame herself, determined not to let Suzuka and Yuzuru's friendship be affected.

“Sister…” Yuzuru grabbed Shoko, her face pale.

But Kagura Tendou watched Shoko's sign language from beginning to end.

His expression was calm, and then he stretched out his hands and actually started using sign language, his movements were very standard.

Yuzuru stared at Tendo Kagura in surprise. Having learned this language since childhood, she clearly recognized what Tendo Kagura was trying to express.

'I won't blame Suzuka. She's too young, lacks self-control, doesn't know how to restrain herself, and has difficulty controlling her behavior. I need to correct her shortcomings.'

Shoko gestured nervously, "Will she be able to come again?"

Tiandao Shenle nodded.

Shoko breathed a sigh of relief and bowed to Tendo Kagura.

Yuzuru's mind went blank. She rubbed her eyes, her eyes wide with disbelief, confirming that Tendo Kagura was indeed communicating with Shoko using sign language.

Moreover, his sign language is very fluent and extremely standard.

"Nii-chan, you've learned sign language?" Yuzuru Nishimiya asked in surprise.

"I know a little." Tendou Kagura nodded slightly.

He understands all human languages, and even mystical languages, as long as they don't involve Sequence 3 or higher.

"Then we'll take our leave now," he said to the Nishimiya family, leading Suzuka along.

Nishimiya's mother saw them out, and Yuzuru went to the corridor outside the door, tiptoed down, and soon saw Tendo Kagura leading Suzuka out of the apartment building.

She bit her lip, and a smile involuntarily appeared on her face, her joy spreading across her cheeks.

When Yuzuru got home, he asked, "Mom, Grandma, what do you think of Suzuka's older brother?"

Nishimiya's mother and Yuzuru have never gotten along well. Her second daughter is good in every way, except that she is too opinionated.

But after hearing the question, she thought about it and gave a fair answer.

"He is very responsible and knows how to behave appropriately."

Yuzuru said with some disappointment, "Is that all? You know sign language too." Although she had only just learned it herself, it didn't stop her from being happy.

"That child is very capable," the old woman said with a smile. She had lost most of her teeth, and her lips were starting to sink in. She looked very old and frail, and she could understand Tendo Kagura's thoughts to some extent.

Then Granny Nishimiya glanced at Yuzuru again and said in a kind tone, "Yuzuru, don't get your hands on the glass."

If she got too close to Kagura, she worried that Shoko would be hurt and that the chances of her finding happiness would be too low.

Yuzuru scratched her face, but she wasn't guilty; she had her own plans.

"Does Grandma know how old Ni-chan is?"

Grandma Nishimiya thought for a moment, then asked uncertainly, "Is she a college student?" She felt that Kagura Tendo was very mature in her dealings with people, but her face was somewhat youthful.

"Have they started working?"

Nishimiya Yuzuru shook her head and said with a smile, "Ni-chan's cooking is very delicious, just as delicious as Grandma's. If there's a chance, let Grandma try it too."

"Okay." Granny Xigong didn't ask why; she knew this child had been clever since he was little.

Yuzuru looked at the lights above her head, squinted, and instinctively frowned. After thinking for a moment, she said, "I want to buy a camera, and an umbrella!"

The former is something she has always wanted to buy, something she has longed for for a long time; the latter is something she needs now.

She seems to have developed some kind of mental illness, becoming photophobic, but otherwise doesn't seem to have any other symptoms. It shouldn't be a big problem; it might just be eczema.

"How much money do you need?" Grandma Nishimiya doted on Yuzuru; she was the one who modified the school uniform.

"I've saved up enough money," Yuzuru said.

The only good thing about my first attempt at treating her to a meal failed was that I didn't have to pay for it.

The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: Chapter Sixty-One: If you cannot obey yourself, you must obey others.

That night.

Yuzuru slept soundly, filled with wishes for a bright future.

She curled up in the blankets, but her brows furrowed unconsciously.

In the silence, a thin, invisible darkness condensed, like a black veil, shrouding her body.

Her brows quickly relaxed again.

……

Rain curtain, train station.

Jianzi meets with Kuro-mou Jianzi again.