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

Suzuka Ise was barely breathing, in extremely poor condition, with lifeless eyes, feeling as if she were about to die. She had a similar experience in her childhood, where her body gradually became out of control, her thoughts became chaotic, and she felt as if she was about to fall into another world.

She was in very poor health, had a weak constitution, and suffered from congenital heart disease. She often took medicine when she was young, and her grandmother, who did not believe in God, took her to the shrine to worship.

Arriving in the big city, although she experienced initial setbacks, she ultimately achieved a good outcome. This period was so wonderful for her that she became so engrossed in it that she almost forgot the near-death struggle she had gone through.

During this period, she only experienced intermittent chest pain once, and nothing else happened. She almost thought she was getting better, but unexpectedly, the stimulation triggered another attack, and her heart and lungs almost stopped working.

With Grandma not around, there's really no hope.

That bastard, Tendou Kagura, has really done a lot of harm.

I want to see Grandma. Grandma, I miss you so much. I don't want to die. I'm so scared...

Suzuka Ise was filled with sorrow. At this moment, her fear of death revealed her ugly side. Tears welled up uncontrollably, sliding down her face like pearls and wetting her slightly yellow hair. Yet, she refused to let go of Shizuka Hiratsuka's hand.

"My brother said we can't open the door, we have to wait for him to come back..." Her strong will to survive kicked in, fearing that if she closed her eyes she would never open them again, she struggled to speak, but the words she uttered were very weak.

"No matter what, the door must not be opened... the door must not be opened..."

She seemed to understand Kagura's instructions, which were written on a note and repeatedly warned her never to open the door.

She really didn't open the door; it was this woman who suddenly appeared who opened it. She kicked the door open abruptly, giving her no chance to stop.

This has nothing to do with her.

But why should she suffer like this, endure this pain?

Suzuka Ise was extremely aggrieved. She really didn't want to die. There were so many delicious and fun things to do. She hadn't even finished her studies, hadn't earned a lot of money, and hadn't even brought her grandmother out of that wretched place in the countryside. Why did she have to die?

If anyone should die, it should be Kagura Tendou. If anyone should die, it should be this woman. Why make her die?

I hate it!

She really hated it!

She just wanted to live a peaceful life, why did she have to suffer all this?

Suzuka Ise's thoughts began to quiet down and stop, her vision became blurred, and she felt as if she had left her body and was beginning to ascend to heaven.

Where is Heaven? Where is God's Kingdom?

Is she going to hell?

But why didn't any ghost messengers come to pick her up?

She vaguely saw a figure lingering outside the door, seemingly wanting to come over, but for some reason, it couldn't.

Living is so tiring, I might as well die...

Hiratsuka Shizuka gazed at Suzuka Ise, her eyes slowly closing. Her hand, which had been gripping hers, began to weaken, her fingers slipping away like tiny chicken claws, and fell to the floor.

She picked up Suzuka Ise, pressed her hand against her heart, and found that it had stopped beating.

"What on earth is going on?!"

Hiratsuka Shizuka wore an extremely painful expression. The series of misfortunes had left her helpless, and now she was watching a life slip away right before her eyes.

The damaged door suddenly opened, and a figure stepped out. He knelt down, reached out his hands, and gently took Suzuka Ise from Shizuka Hiratsuka's arms.

Hiratsuka stared at him silently, not stopping him, but instead lost in thought.

"Teacher, are you here for a home visit? I'm sorry, I just woke up and I might miss the morning classes." Kagura Tendo's voice was hoarse, and his face was gloomy and ashen, like sand that had weathered many storms, extremely low and somber.

Hiratsuka Shizuka felt dizzy and stared at the bedroom behind Tendo Kagura.

The place was clean and tidy, as if what I had seen before was an illusion.

She stood up, leaned weakly against the wall behind her, and took a deep breath.

"Tell me, this is a prank."

“I don’t deny that this is a cruel joke of fate.” Kagura Tendo, holding Suzuka Ise, also stood up.

He went into the living room, placed Suzuka on the sofa, and then placed his palm on Suzuka's chest, infusing her with pure life essence.

Suzuka has a physical defect and has always been unhealthy.

Hiratsuka Shizuya entered the living room and looked at the layout. It should have felt familiar, but it felt extremely strange.

Something must be wrong!

Especially when she saw Ise Suzuka, whose heart had stopped beating, open his eyes again, the girl stared blankly at Tendo Kagura for a long time, then hugged him and started to wail, heartbroken.

She experienced darkness and thought she was going to die, but when she opened her eyes, she saw Kagura Tendo.

Sure enough, this place is a living hell.

"Do you have anything to explain?" Hiratsuka Shizuka's head felt heavy.

What was supposed to be a surprise home visit turned into something so illogical that my worldview is crumbling and I'm questioning the meaning of life.

Kagura Tendou looked dejected and haggard, her voice hoarse: "I will go to school this afternoon. There was a reason for my lateness this time. I hope the teacher will not deduct my credits."

His attendance rate is always perfect, but now he's half a day late.

According to school rules, this is equivalent to being absent for half a day. If an explanation cannot be submitted, it will be noted in the notebook and affect the school's grade.

The problem was that he couldn't submit the explanatory document. Shangyang hadn't given him one, and even if he did, the school probably wouldn't recognize it. So, he had no choice but to entrust Hiratsuka Shizuka to handle the matter. As her advisor, she was incredibly influential and had the authority to do so.

Hiratsuka Shizuka sighed, this wasn't the explanation she wanted.

"Teacher, are there no classes this morning?" Kagura Tendo asked, gently patting Suzuka's back. The child was terrified today.

Kagura Tendou admitted that he hadn't considered the appearance of Shizuka Hiratsuka, which led to the unexpected incident.

But he remembered that there was a Chinese language class this morning.

"I've taken leave," Hiratsuka Shizuka said matter-of-factly.

The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: Chapter 3: The Optimal Choice

What exactly are you doing?

Hiratsuka Shizuka refused to believe that what she had just seen was an illusion. Her eyes were bright, her thinking was clear, and she had no mental illness. She had always been a staunch materialist.

But the bedroom, with its mangled flesh and bones, blood splattered on the walls and ceiling, and a shattered head, looked like a living person lying on the bed had exploded. Based on the chaotic scene, she could even imagine the trajectory of the blood and flesh as it exploded.

But with the appearance of the Heavenly Dao Divine Music, all traces disappeared; the bits of flesh and bone, blood and brains all merged into one.

They reassembled into the handsome and charming high school student before us.

Hiratsuka gazed at the quiet, seated Tendo Kagura.

In the silence, she felt an immense fear.

It was a fear stemming from the instinct for survival, a deep and intense fear of the unknown, urging her to leave immediately, escape, call the police, hide at home trembling, and use every means to protect herself.

She vaguely sensed that she shouldn't have stepped into this house, nor should she have rashly opened that door. Now, it seemed she had glimpsed a corner of a mysterious world and witnessed a scene that should not have been seen by mortals.

That's not a realm that ordinary people can set foot in.

However, Hiratsuka Shizuka did not run away or escape. As rational and mature as she was, she naturally knew that she was doing something very dangerous.

She was still standing in the living room, waiting for Tendo Kagura's reply.

Kagura Tendo silently turned his head and met Hirazuka Shizuka's gaze. His eyes were filled with deep weariness, as if he were very tired, but his back remained straight, like a silent pine tree, which could not be broken by the heavy snow. He said softly, "I am just doing what I have to do."

But saying that is as good as saying nothing at all. What is it that he should be doing?

“You…” Hiratsuka Shizuka had just uttered a syllable when she suddenly froze. She felt as if she were standing in front of a mysterious door, and once she took a step out, she would enter an unknown world.

She knew nothing about what lay behind the door.

The accusatory tone disappeared, replaced by a gentle and tactful one: "Is there anything I can help you with?"

Kagura was somewhat surprised. He was prepared not to say a word even if Shizuka Hiratsuka pressed him for details, but he didn't expect Shizuka Hiratsuka to be so self-aware.

"Please do not spread what happened here."

"I know." Hiratsuka Shizuka took a deep breath, took out a cigarette, realized she put it in her mouth backwards, silently turned it around, lit it with a lighter, and used it to calm herself down.

"Do I mean something else?" Her mind was a mess, and she was speaking entirely from her subconscious, not even knowing what she was saying.

"My teacher trusts me a lot," Kagura Tendo asked.

Hiratsuka Shizuka hesitated for a moment, then nodded. She believed in Tendo Kagura, even now, and didn't think Tendo Kagura would harm her. Otherwise, she would have already run away.

She stated firmly, "The students I approve of will not do bad things!"

This trust carries a heavy burden.

Kagura Tendo murmured, "Is it because of the leaves?"

“No, that’s not it.” Hiratsuka Shizuka shook her head. Yoko was just a catalyst, but she wasn’t entrusted with the task of guardianship. She got to this point entirely on her own.

She actually thought that Kagura Tendou was mentally unhealthy, had self-harming behavior, and even had suicidal tendencies in extreme cases, so she kicked the door open directly, fearing that if she was a step too late, it would be too late.

Witnessing this event completely overturned the little table of common sense in her mind.

"Don't you trust me too?" Hiratsuka Shizuka waved the note in her hand.

There was some information recorded on it, probably for that little girl.

"Aside from not being able to open the door, if you encounter any problems, you should call the number above, right?"

Normally, this would be a suicide note, a way to make arrangements for one's affairs after death. So it's no wonder she was so anxious just now. If such a shadow were to appear in his career, it would definitely haunt him for the rest of his life.

She recognized a number with a leaf on it, but one of them was actually her own, which greatly surprised Hiratsuka Shizuka.

"Teacher is a very kind and gentle person, and will help Suzuka." Kagura Tendo's expression softened as she patted Suzuka's back. This child had experienced physical death and almost lost her soul. If he hadn't used his life essence to forcibly stimulate her heart and make it beat again, she probably would never have woken up again.

After crying for a while, she nestled in his arms and fell into a deep sleep.

Hiratsuka Shizuka was suddenly furious and speechless for a moment. What kind of bullshit was this? He left a note implying that he might not be coming back, and then abandoned her, a school teacher.

Her fists hardened instantly, and she wanted nothing more than to punch him three times, leaving him with a bruised and swollen face, his eyes split open, red, black, and crimson all bursting forth.

"Why should I help her?" she asked impatiently. She was still single, so what would it mean if she had a child? How would she explain it if her blind date came to visit?

Kagura Tendo whispered, "I have five kilograms of gold in my bedroom, enough to last until Suzuka reaches adulthood."

Hiratsuka Shizuka was stunned for a moment, then laughed angrily. Was this a matter of money?

She doesn't lack this; if Kagura Tendo really can't come back...

She said she might actually adopt Suzuka Ise.