I, who advocate giving up, feel like a disqualified person

"Oh my, you have really been led astray by modern civilization." He said with a disdainful tone.

"...It's not that serious... And wouldn't it be more convenient to use the Internet?"

"It's different," she said, looking at the bookshelf. "Sometimes when I don't know what book to buy, I just want to go to a bookstore instead of a library. When I read a book in a bookstore, the first thing I see is the title. If I'm interested, I can flip through it and buy it right away. It's not like borrowing from a library and then having to return it... Well, a truly good book is one you want to own."

“…That’s exactly what happened…”

"If you go to different bookstores, you might find books that interest you. After all, every bookstore has a different owner."

That's not necessarily true... because in order to sell the books in the store, the owner will definitely consider the market demand, so most of the books bought are the same... Well, I'd better not tell her.

"So, have you found any books that interest you?"

"No..." she answered, still scanning the shelves filled with books.

"Then take your time looking for it. I'll go see if there are any comics I want..."

"Hmm..." Lin Quanchuan responded lightly.

...................

The original creators probably had the same idea.

I work hard on my writing so that readers can appreciate it, so that those who appreciate me can be happy, and so that readers can find the foreshadowing that I have buried in the article.

It always gives people the feeling of "holding the pipa half-covered".

I don’t know when it started, but readers seem to have become too impatient, not liking to hide things, but instead blindly pursuing excitement, both physical and mental.

So... many creators are chasing popularity, ignoring what they really need, and blindly using routines to gain popularity...

On the road of creation, is there no one who can bear the loneliness?

Seeing that my favorite comics are gradually changing, should I still pay attention to the subsequent developments?

Putting down the comic in my hand, I returned to the bookshelf where Rinquanchuan was.

She was reading a book at the time, but I couldn't see the title because of the angle she was holding the book, so I didn't ask her.

"Have you found the comics you want to read?" Rinquanchuan asked me, but his eyes did not move away from the book.

"Well, I found it...but..." I sighed.

"Huh? What's wrong? Don't you have enough money?"

"No... I just feel that... the following plot is a little different from what I expected... I'm a little disappointed."

"Hmph..." She closed the book and turned her gaze towards me. "The world doesn't revolve around you. The author's ideas certainly won't conform to everyone's wishes. It's only natural to be disappointed... but your attitude does disappoint me."

"Hmm?" I couldn't understand the meaning of the last sentence for a moment.

"I do not understand..."

"The author has the courage to create a plot that may disappoint the readers, but you only consider your own ideas without considering the author's ideas. This is selfish."

As he said this, he took the book in his hand and walked towards the counter.

"..."

I don't know how to react.

I suddenly realized that this kind of thing...seemed familiar.

Rather...this is exactly what happened to Rinsenkawa.

Even though I know I will disappoint others, I still have some awareness... In other words...

I looked at the Rinsen River, who was already standing at the door of the bookstore, gazing into the distance.

In fact...is she ready to let down the people around her?

....................

"Oh, you bought it after all? Didn't you say you were disappointed with this comic?" Rinquanchuan asked me sarcastically while looking at the comic book in my hand.

"Although I'm disappointed, this is a monthly magazine. It contains more than just this comic. There are other works to read." I paused, "Besides..."

"What's more?" Rinquanchuan gave me a puzzled look.

"Yeah." I nodded. "Besides, I want to believe that guy won't let me down. After all, the story isn't over yet, and there will always be surprises... Most importantly, I can understand that guy a little bit."

"A little...understanding..."

"Well, it's just my personal opinion... I feel like I understand the author's ideas somewhat, but I can't quite put my finger on it. That's the extent of my understanding."

"For the author, this level of understanding is already precious enough." Rinquanchuan responded to me.

"Yeah..." I looked up at the sky, "After all, everyone wants to be understood."

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"Speaking of which...when are you coming home?" I asked Rinquanchuan while eating.

"...Don't you think it's rude to talk while eating?"

Rinquanchuan, who was sitting opposite me, looked at me with disgust.

"This isn't your dining table at home... Look, everyone around us is chatting."

"That's why I'm a little annoyed... Can't they just shut up?"

"This may be a bit difficult, and we are already in conversation." I couldn't help laughing when I said this.

"You were the one who brought this up first." Lin Quanchuan sighed impatiently, "Forget it, I'll just answer your question. I'll be home around two in the afternoon."

"It's so early..."

"Because there are so many things going on. Do you think I'm as bored as you every weekend?"

"..." Faced with this irrefutable statement, I had no choice but to take out my cell phone to check the time.

"You still have two hours until you get home... where are you going to play?"

"Whatever," Rinquanchuan replied briefly, then added, "Are there any amusement facilities closest to here?"

"Yeah..." I thought, "It should be a ten-minute walk from here."

"Well, to save time, don't talk and eat quickly. Ah, for a low-level animal like you, should it be called eating?"

I think it would save more time to omit the last sentence.

................

Walking on the road, I said to Rinquanchuan beside me:

"I'm a little sorry to say that."

"What's wrong?" Rinquanchuan asked me.

"I didn't ask you about your event schedule in advance, and now we're so rushed... I feel like it's ruining the mood."

"Ah, it's okay. To be honest, I'm still a little happy." She paused for a moment, "You can also ask me to praise you a few words."

"Well." I smiled. "This is what I should do. As for the praise, I'll save it for later."

"Oh my... that answer is surprisingly cool."

"I've always been this cool."

"You get carried away with just a little praise... You're still a lowly animal after all."

"Ha..." In this kind of atmosphere, it's better not to refute.

...................

"We don't have much time... In order to save time, let's go straight to experience the amusement park's signature attractions." I looked at the time and said to Rinquanchuan.

"Oh, okay." She looked at the people around her, as if trying to guess which facility they were going to. "Where are we going?"

"hey-hey..."

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When people step into unknown territory, they instinctively feel fear.

When people are afraid, they always behave differently from usual, and often feel ashamed after returning to normal... This is based on my own experience.

The first time I was seen in a haunted house...ah, so embarrassing, let me forget it!

However, this is my second time entering a haunted house. Since I have entered it before, this is no longer an unknown area, but a place I have explored.

My purpose this time was to see a side of Rinsenkawa that I don't normally see... I always feel like I'm a bit sinister...

"This is a must-try activity." I introduced it to Rinquanchuan.

"Really... ghosts and stuff, boring."

Haha... You're just talking, but you'll be scared when the time comes...

...............

"Aside from being a bit dark, there's not much else to it. The props and music are decent, but those ghost costumers are so unprofessional."

Rinquanchuan complained after coming out.

"I won't go through this kind of time-wasting project again."

She is really incredible...I couldn't help but think so.

"...Okay, I was wrong."

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【True Title】

Ordinary conversations always reveal complex information

[Easter eggs?]

Is this a haunted house?... This guy Sheji...

Humph... You must want to see me scared, so I won't let you see it... Well, it's okay if you see it, but... it's embarrassing, isn't it?

Well, just try not to yell, and if you can, point out some minor mistakes.

........

Why can Sheji be so calm... Are all boys really so bold...

At this time, just pulling his sleeve made me feel more at ease.

Anyway, I must tell him after I get out that I will never come to such a place again.

Farewell words

Goodbye.

Will these two words that often appear at parting ever come true?

After saying these two words, the result is either goodbye or never see you again.

No matter what, I hope these two words will come out of my mouth as little as possible, and I hope not to hear them from others.

It seems like a flag. Once these two words are said, there will be few chances of meeting again.

So in parting... the words I choose are...

Chapter 28: Farewell Words

"Well... let's go ride that next." I pointed to the roller coaster in the distance.

"No."

Linquanchuan decisively rejected it.

"So what do you want to play and what are you interested in?" I asked her.

"Hmm..." She looked at the amusement brochure in her hand, "Sure enough, there aren't any fun activities... Electronic games are still better..."

Although I feel the same way, this is not the time to agree with her.

"Don't say that. Look carefully and you might find something you want to play."