Lonely Rock for the Blind.

"By the way, Nekoyashiki-kun, how about we head back after we finish eating?"

"mom…"

Yamada Ryo looked at Yamada Kyoka and said with dissatisfaction.

"...Sorry, I might have to bother you a little longer."

"Nekoyashiki Haru said."

"Are you trying to stay at our house? What you just said was actually an invitation to leave."

Yamada Kyouichi said calmly.

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru remained silent and did not speak.

"...You know...but you still want to stay, does that mean?"

Kyoichi Yamada put down his water glass.

"I don't understand, why is it cold?"

"I…"

Ryo Yamada was about to say something, but was interrupted by Kyoka Yamada.

"Xiao Liang, don't say anything here. We know you weren't deceived."

"!"

Yamada Ryo's pupils contracted.

"...Nekoyashiki-kun...why is it Ryo?"

Yamada Kyoichi continued to ask.

"If I had met someone else instead of Liang, would things be different now?"

"This assumption is meaningless."

Nekoyashiki Haru lowered her head and said.

"Don't you think you're being despicable, Nekoyashiki-kun? It's like... you're using blindness to gain sympathy, and then using blindness to win Ryo's heart. Are you sure you didn't do it on purpose?"

Kyoichi Yamada continued.

"…no."

Nekoyashiki Haru shook her head.

"If that's not the case, if you don't have such thoughts, then why not let it cool off now?"

Yamada Kyoichi smiled.

"Nekoyashiki-kun, you can actually get anything you want. Your company is worth trillions of dollars. You can do whatever you want with just a word."

"…dad…"

Yamada Ryo's gaze trembled as he looked at Yamada Kyoichi.

"...Stop talking."

The father ignored Yamada Ryo's request.

"Nekoyashiki-kun, you seem like the kind of childish kid who pretends to be mature."

Kyoichi Yamada took a deep breath.

"That's why I said rock and roll is dangerous... because you'll encounter some dysfunctional people."

"dad!"

Yamada Ryo stood up.

"It's cold, it's alright, sit down."

When Nekoyashiki Haru's voice rang out, Yamada Ryo turned around in surprise to look at Nekoyashiki Haru.

The boy's gentle smile made her body slowly soften.

"Does this make you feel accomplished? Does it make you happy that a girl is defying her own father to protect you, Nekoyashiki-kun?"

Kyoichi Yamada's voice continued.

"What exactly do you want? You're incredibly rebellious! What are you fighting against? Your parents? Society? Or public order and morality? I have to admit, you really are a rock musician..."

Kyoichi Yamada took off his glasses.

"What an arrogant fellow..."

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru lowered her head.

All the words I had prepared at the beginning shattered at this moment, becoming mere words that fell one by one into my heart.

"Nekoyashiki-kun, do you think there's something right in what I said? Why don't you refute me?"

Kyoichi Yamada did not stop.

"Actually, there wasn't a seat for you at this meal, but I felt it would be impolite to have you sit here."

Yamada Kyouichi sneered.

"Young master who likes playing house, could you please stop messing with my daughter?"

"... "

The surrounding lines seemed to twist, and the scenery illuminated by Yamada Ryo grew increasingly dark.

Why did I come to like Ryo?

It seems like I've always been... passively accepting things, and then coming to like them.

It seems like I've never actually liked them.

"I like them."

"Isn't that weird? Don't you think that kind of talk is too empty?"

Kyoichi Yamada closed one eye.

"You actually enjoy it, don't you? This feeling of being a heartthrob."

"If not, wouldn't it be better to leave cleanly and start a new life you want in a faraway place?"

"... "

"Isn't it troublesome to be liked by so many people? Thinking things like 'Ugh, what should I do?' is so arrogant..."

"... "

"If you really like something, then choose it, instead of pretending you want it all. Yes, you can afford everything materially. Yes, maybe you do love everyone, but love has an expiration date. How long can you love? Will you get tired of it later? Will you regret your decision? You're just a childish brat, even more immature than Liang, who likes to escape pain, likes to shirk responsibility, likes..."

Snapped! ! !

Yamada Ryo threw the bowl on the ground, interrupting Yamada Kyoichi.

She got up and reached for Nekoyashiki Haru's hand.

"Let's leave here, let's go."

Yamada Ryo tried to pull the boy away, but couldn't budge him.

"?"

"If you stay silent like this... Liang will come back sooner or later."

Nekoyashiki Haru seemed to be talking to himself, and no one else heard what he was saying except for him.

"I'm full, can you leave now, Nekoyashiki-kun?"

Yamada Kyoichi's pupils darkened slightly, then he stood up, preparing to leave.

"…Wait a moment."

Nekoyashiki Haru called out to Yamada Kyoichi.

Kyoichi Yamada was silent for a moment, then turned to look at Haru Nekoyashiki.

"You haven't eaten anything at all. Sit down and keep eating... or you'll be hungry tonight."

"... "

Kyoichi Yamada didn't say anything, but simply sat back down in his chair.

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I slept until 3 a.m.

Chapter 419 Shameless Old Man

"Are you ready to give up? I can be gentler with you."

Kyoichi Yamada is dividing the duck.

Why do you think that way?

Nekoyashiki Haru didn't touch the utensils, but simply faced Yamada Kyoichi quietly.

Beside him, Yamada Ryo lowered his head and was being embraced by Yamada Kyoka.

"Really? Have you thought about how you're going to refute me?"

Kyoichi Yamada looked up.

"Let me make this clear beforehand: material things won't convince us, nor will your so-called love and determination. We simply... cannot trust a brat like you."

"Ah."

Nekoyashiki Haru picked up the water glass, took a small sip, and then frowned.

"I thought it was juice or something."

"...Don't you like drinking?"

Yamada Kyo put a piece of duck meat into his mouth.