In the anime series, Goto Ichiri is actually my childhood sweetheart?

Takahashi Kaede still recognizes the desire to do something for the game, but it would be best if it doesn't cause trouble to others.

"I don't really want to talk to him... Let's not talk about him! What is Yili doing recently?"

It seemed that she was still a little upset about Tomoya Aki's reaction at that time. After that incident, every time Tomoya Aki talked to her, she would avoid him or respond perfunctorily with "hmm" and "ah".

Takahashi Kaede didn't know what Aki Tomoya had done to make Eriri unhappy, but it didn't matter much.

"She is still the same as always, playing games at night and sleeping during the day. I force her to take extra classes before exams. It would be better if she doesn't repeat a grade in elementary school. This kind of thing is too shocking."

"Is Yili's performance so bad? I didn't even notice it."

Eriri was a little surprised. She was the type who could do well in exams as long as she listened a little in class. She couldn't understand Goto Ichiri's situation, who had a poor attention span.

"According to her, attending class is like listening to monks chanting in a temple. The chanting is about sleeping, the kind that can make people sleepy enough to pass out."

Gao Qiaofeng was a little worried about what to do when he grows up since he started fishing in class at a young age.

"Ah, is it so uncomfortable? I think the class is quite interesting."

"I'll try my best to get her to learn. Also, her mother seems to be a little indulgent towards her lately, and she's paying less and less attention to her. She hasn't taken her to the barber shop for a long time, which has caused her hair to grow longer and longer."

"As she was afraid of the atmosphere in a barbershop, she came to me and asked me to cut her hair. I had no choice but to learn something online, and then asked my parents for advice and helped her cut her hair..."

"I feel like this isn't going to work. Her mother originally wanted to cultivate her independent habits, but I ended up indulging her completely."

When Goto Ichiri approached him he actually refused, but he couldn't resist Ichiri's coquettish behavior and held his hand and shook it, and pulled his clothes, and finally said that he was afraid of the barber shop and cried.

It took Takahashi Kaede some struggle before he agreed.

The final hair cutting work was done at Takahashi Kaede's house. For this purpose, he specially bought a hair trimmer and a bunch of wigs to practice in advance.

Chapter 41 Comfort

"Feng, you're so nice to Yili."

Ying Lili said with some jealousy.

"How should I put it? I shouldn't indulge her too much. After all, one day I will have to do this kind of thing myself... I always feel that there will be problems in the future."

Gao Qiaofeng was looking at the computer. The sound of the paintbrush touching the screen rang rhythmically. His black pupils were fixed on the computer screen. His eyelids contracted slightly, as if he was thinking about something painful.

I always feel that Yili, who has grown up like this, will become a dark figure. If I don't take care of her, she will lock herself in the house, drink beer and watch anime every day, and will not smile until I go to her house to find her.

Takahashi Feng also dabbled in development-based games. It's not that he hasn't played Sylvie before, but he hopes that this kind of ending with a full achievement for the captive, which is determined to cultivate people who rely on oneself into a person who can't live without oneself, will only appear in games.

If this strange way of getting along between the two of them continues, Goto Ichiri will eventually rely on Takahashi Kaede physically and mentally, and will not have any contact with the outside world or society. She will completely treat Takahashi Kaede as a filter and a protective pad to prevent her from contacting the outside world. What should she do if Takahashi Kaede is gone one day?

Gao Qiaofeng can take care of him now, and maybe in the future, but can he take care of him for a lifetime? He can confidently say in his heart that he can help Goto Ichiri to the greatest extent, but he can never say that he will take care of him for a lifetime.

They are not in that kind of relationship yet, and it is definitely not healthy for it to develop into that kind of relationship in this form.

The light from the computer and the colors of the pictures intoxicated Takahashi Kaede's eyes, making him feel a little dazed.

"Feng, have you been thinking about something heavy?"

Eriri, who was originally concerned about other things, lost interest in the matter when she saw Takahashi Kaede's melancholy look.

"It may be very heavy. I hope I am overthinking it."

"I think she's fine, but she just hasn't experienced doing things alone. I believe she'll be able to do it once she gets in touch with it. After all, I'm her friend, so I'll help her."

Eriri patted Takahashi Kaede's head, and her silly look made her laugh out loud.

"So, don't take it too seriously. You always tell Yili not to think too much, and I think she does a good job. It's you who's always thinking too much. Cheer up, our first novel together hasn't even been released yet!"

At this moment, the positions were reversed, and Takahashi Kaede, who often taught others, was being lectured by Eriri instead.

Takahashi Feng knew that he was not a perfect person. After being pointed out by Eriri, he suddenly felt that he had taken an unconventional approach.

There is no such absolute thing in this world. She should have some confidence in Yili. If she, who has always supported her, is no longer confident, then she will be really isolated and helpless.

"You're right, I was just imagining things. It's really amazing that I was taught a lesson by you."

Takahashi Feng smiled bitterly, shrank his body, and took away Eriri's hand that was rubbing his head.

"Hey! What do you mean by being taught a lesson by me? Feng, do you think I'm still a child? Really, if you're sad, just let me pat your head. You're still shy. Come on, let me pat your head!"

After Takahashi Kaede took her hand away, Eriri was not very convinced. She pounced on Takahashi Kaede who was retreating and grabbed his head with both hands.

"Allow me to refuse."

Takahashi Feng refused verbally, but was afraid that struggling too hard would hurt Eriri, so he didn't react too violently, and in the end, Eriri succeeded.

Eriri's fair little hands rubbed Takahashi Kaede's head like kneading dough. Takahashi Kaede calmly accepted this outcome, tilted his head to let her touch him, and picked up the pen with his right hand and started drawing again.

Takahashi Kaede looks calm all day at school. He smiles occasionally, but normally your expression can't be seen at all, just like the scheming characters in anime.

Even if there were any unexpected events when organizing activities, such as when an athlete was suddenly missing during the class's sports meet, he, as the leader of the event, did not panic at all. He just changed his clothes and went on stage in place of that classmate.

When entertaining various classmates in the Woodworking Club, he is always the same, smiling all the time, with his emotions always hidden in his heart.

For some reason, Eriri captured Takahashi Kaede's vulnerable moment and after comforting him, she felt a great sense of satisfaction, as if she had accomplished something great.

It is difficult to notice Takahashi Kaede's emotional fluctuations, and it is even more difficult to comfort him when he is down. This may be what the book says, people will cherish and love more for things that are hard to come by.

"Feng, how was the final result of your haircut for Yili? Was it good?"

Takahashi Kaede's hair was a little messy, but the hair quality was good, very smooth, and there was a faint scent of shampoo. Eriri put one hand on it and rubbed it like she was petting a dog.

"My haircuts are as good as my carpentry skills~"

Takahashi Feng kept the secret.

"Ah, isn't that a great cut? Where did you get this genius? Do you learn everything so quickly?"

"I just tried a little harder. You can do it if you learn from me~"

Gao Qiaofeng was tracing the dragon scales mechanically, but his mouth was talking non-stop.

"Having your hair cut is nothing more than cutting it short, just control the length."

He said this quite lightly, but he actually bought a lot of wigs.

But when Goto Ichiri arrived, the wigs that had been cut into pieces and the mess of feathers left behind had already been cleaned up by him.

Is it that the system comes in handy, or is it the old method of practicing in whatever way increases your proficiency?

“What an unpleasant statement…”

Ying Lili paused for a while and didn't say anything.

The room suddenly became quiet.

"If you want to cut it so well, can you help me cut it next time? Don't look at me like this, my hair grows very fast."

As if to prove that her hair was long, Eriri untied her headband, letting her twin ponytails fall loose and hang over her shoulders. Her deep blue eyes blinked, and with her childish and delicate face, she looked like a princess in a castle.

"Your hair isn't too long, do you need a cut?"

Takahashi Feng compared Eriri's hair and felt that it was just right for a girl to have such long hair. This was the same length as Goto Ichiri's hair after he had it cut.

"Stop talking nonsense. I said I want to cut my hair and I'm going to cut it. Are you going to help me cut it or not?"

Eriri was furious, puffed out her cheeks, and punched Takahashi Kaede's arm madly with her little fists.

"Okay, okay, I'll cut it for you, but you have to go to my house. The tools are all there, and it would be too much trouble to carry them with you."

"Come to think of it, you haven't been to my house yet—"

"How about going today?"

Chapter 42 Change

"Of course... I'll go talk to mom!"

There was the sound of footsteps on the floor, and Ying Lili ran out in the blink of an eye.

"Mom agreed, let's go!"

Like a happy little pony, Eriri ran back and forth full of energy, grabbing Takahashi Kaede's arm and trying to pull him away.

As soon as I walked out of the room, Sayuri Sawamura was waiting at the door.

"Auntie, I will protect Eriri well, don't worry."

Afraid that Sayuri would worry about the two of them walking outside alone, Takahashi Feng said this before leaving.

When he said this, he felt for a moment that it was not appropriate to say such things to a girl's parents, but then he thought that the child was only in the fourth grade and there was no need to think that way.

Just say it.

"Oh my, Xiao Feng said he wants to protect you, Yinglili~"

Sayuri Sawamura covered her mouth and chuckled, then looked at Eriri with squinted eyes.

"Mom, don't look at me like that! Feng, I'm leaving. I won't be back very late, don't worry!"

"Also, I'll be eating at Feng's house, so you don't have to wait for me."

Holding Takahashi Feng's hand, putting on her little black-toed leather shoes, Ying Lili pushed open the gate of the yard.

Gao Qiaofeng came over after school. The sunset had not yet set, hanging in the distant sky, illuminating the entire sky and earth with orange yellow.

"Ah, it seems like this is your first time visiting my house. I'm the one who goes to your house every day."

As they walked, Takahashi Feng suddenly realized that Eriri was a new guest in the house, and was a little surprised. After all, they had known each other for a long time and were old friends.

"Ahem, yes, Feng, you've never invited me to your house. That's really bad of you."

"And I definitely didn't ask you to cut my hair just because I wanted to go to your house! Absolutely not!"

After saying that, Eriri turned her head away, as if to express her dissatisfaction with Takahashi Kaede for not inviting her to his home.

Ying Lili, your last sentence was a bit redundant. I completely believe what you say.

"Yeah, I'll definitely call you more often in the future."

Takahashi Feng knew that Eriri was a little tsundere, so he let her talk.

The curtain of day slowly closed, unable to hold back the setting sun, and the sky was gradually replaced by night.

Today is the fifteenth day of the lunar month. The moon is like a big round cake. The bright moonlight shines down, making Yinglili's face pale and a little hazy.

After walking a not-too-long distance, Takahashi Kaede brought Eriri back home.

Even though it was already past six o'clock, Ryoko was still working overtime.

It was difficult for Takahashi Feng to explain, so he let Eriri do as she pleased and went to the kitchen to prepare dinner.

"Feng, where are your parents? Is there no one to cook at home?"

When Eriri saw that there was no one at Takahashi Kaede's house, she was a little confused. After all, in her understanding, the meals at home were prepared by her parents.

"Ryoko is still at work. I've been cooking for a long time. Just wait a moment. It will be ready soon. I'll show you my cooking skills."

"Hey, all those dishes Feng usually gives me are made by herself?!"

After all, Takahashi Kaede never said at school that he did it, so Eriri naturally wouldn't think about it that way.

"Yes. Please don't stand at the kitchen door. There is a lot of oil. It will splash on your clothes and it will be bad."

Takahashi Kaede closed the kitchen door and Eriri began to walk freely around the house.

She entered Takahashi Feng's bedroom. She was curious about what Takahashi Feng's bedroom would look like.

When I turned on the light, the room was still as clean as ever.

There are a lot of equipment on the table, computers, notebooks, and a bunch of tools for writing.

There was a pile of games in the wall cabinet above the computer, and a stack of paintings in the corner. Eriri tiptoed to take it down.

The top one was a picture of a pink-haired girl with a rock style. She looked like a high school student, standing tall and confidently holding a guitar. A silver chain was passing through her skull T-shirt, and her pants had lots of pockets like workwear. For some reason, she felt that the girl's smile didn't match her clothes at all, and she even felt that her smile was silly.

"Isn't this Ichiri? No, it doesn't look like it."

Takahashi Kaede has completely captured the pink-haired rock girl in her heart. Her character has been gradually perfected in her fantasies over the years and now has a complete image.

At first glance, Eriri looks a lot like Goto Ichiri, but upon closer inspection, they are completely different.

The paintings below are all setting drawings for the novel he is currently writing. Eriri has seen all of them. Takahashi Kaede brought them over when he was discussing the novel settings with her.

Putting the painting back, Ying Lili found two huge teddy bears on the bed. They were a little old and showed obvious signs of being washed, but they were very clean.

Especially the white bear, which is almost spotless. It would be very abrupt if a white doll had dirty marks, but this one has none at all.