Lonely Rock for the Blind.

Then, properly and seriously, he said goodbye to Hongxia and Xingge.

Lying in his bed, the boy thought.

Her dazzling purple eyes shimmered under the moonlight.

Like a dreamlike shadow.

He closed his eyes.

That dream vanished without a trace.

Yes, he had no other ideas.

I didn't think much about it, and I wasn't worried about anything.

It's just a normal thought.

"... "

If she were still alive in the past, would I have left?

That's a stupid question.

The purple eyes opened again, and Nekoyashiki Haru looked at the ceiling with dissatisfaction.

I just feel... my leaving won't make a difference.

Hongxia, Xingge, and I are like family.

I understand.

He opened his mouth and suddenly felt a strange tightness in his chest, so he took a deep breath.

They seem like family, for they are family in themselves.

I didn't actually go to school that day.

However, Hongxia probably doesn't know this.

Not long after I called Xingge back, I actually went back myself.

I'm right outside the door.

I'm waiting for her to communicate with Hongxia.

My ears are surprisingly sensitive; even with my ear pressed against the door, I can hear what's going on inside.

Noise, crying, and finally, peace.

And finally, after crying herself to sleep, Ichiji Nijika fell asleep without realizing it…

She was taken to her room by Sister Xingge, while I just waited at the door.

Where does that strange feeling of depression come from?

It seemed to be two hours, or maybe three hours.

Hongxia's voice rang out again, followed by Xingge's gentle voice.

Xingge is helping Hongxia tie a ribbon.

I wasn't the one who tied the ribbon on her...

At that moment, my feelings were actually very... I should say complicated.

Nekoyashiki Haru calmly looked inward at her own heart.

It's like simmering various Chinese herbs, pouring the decoction over dandelions, and then gently blowing the dandelions into your heart.

Chinese medicine has many flavors.

But most of them are not sweet.

At that time, only Sister Xingge could comfort Hongxia.

So I went back to my apartment and sat on the empty sofa.

I waited, because I knew they would come to me.

Although it wasn't my mother who died, my grief may not be enough to fully understand them.

But they'll probably come looking for me... right?

He waited, and finally, the door opened.

He seemed to hear his mother's voice.

And those who appeared at the door were naturally them.

Everything seems to be back on track.

I really do like Hongxia and Xingge.

They really are like family.

From that day on, their relationship became very good.

It must be the scene she wanted to see.

Haru Nekoyashiki likes this kind of scene.

Two sisters who rely on each other, two sisters who care about each other.

and so…

...

……

.........

"Goodbye."

Dragging her suitcase, Nekoyashiki Haru waved to Ijichi Seika and Ijichi Nijika.

dong dong dong...

Something feels off...

Thump, thump…

Did I do something wrong?

It seems that Ichiki Nijika has suddenly discovered a strange node.

Nekoyashiki Haru's steps, which were walking towards the woman in the distance, suddenly stopped.

He walked toward the two sisters.

Is there anything else you forgot to bring?

"Ichi Hoshika asked calmly."

"...Um, I want to say something to you."

"…Yeah…"

Ichi Seika nodded.

Nekoyashiki Haru looked at Ijichi Nijika next to her.

“…Hongxia, you’re not laughing.”

"Eh?"

Ichi Niji Natsumi paused for a moment.

Nekoyashiki Haru stepped forward and gently hugged Ijichi Nijika.

"Hongxia should smile more, because she is cuter when she smiles."

"…Um."

Ichi Nijika nodded blankly.

Nekoyashiki Haru then looked at Ijichi Seika next to her.

"Can I hug you, Sister Xingge?"

"bring it on."

Ichi Hoshika opened her arms.

Nekoyashiki Haru went up and hugged Ichiji Hoshika tightly.

"Sister Xingge, you should be more considerate of Hongxia in the future. Also, don't wolf down your food when you eat, don't smoke, don't stay up late, and go out and have fun with Hongxia more often."

"...I would do it even without you telling me."

Ichi Seika nodded.

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded, then released her embrace.

"Okay, then I'll be leaving."

Nekoyashiki Haru laughed.

"You two will definitely be the best [family]."

"... "

Ichi Nijika nodded blankly.

This is a blessing.

Yes, this is a blessing.

We will be the best family.

us…

you?

[You][You][You]...

Why "you"?

dong dong dong...