People are collapsing, but Kevin

Yuno is not here either.

But Kevin knew that she would never be absent. Glancing sideways, he saw a pink-haired girl handing the lunch box in her hand to another black-haired girl in a corner not far away.

As always, with her radiant smile, Yuno playfully stretched out her finger to block the girl's words, causing her face to blush.

"It's okay, no need to say so much, Miyuki-san, I have another lunch box today, bye~"

Before receiving the other party's thanks, she waved her hand, turned around and left, trotting back to her seat with the light steps of a fairy.

"Good morning, Kevin."

With her delicate eyebrows slightly raised, Yuno greeted warmly with a bright smile on her face. The hazy atmosphere in the morning seemed to be enlivened by her presence and filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

"Thank you so much for the lunch box you gave me, hehe." She stuck out her tongue, "It just so happened that Asakura's family couldn't prepare a lunch box because of the power outage yesterday, so I gave her my share."

"You are such a nice person..."

Kevin couldn't help but think of what the ramen shop owner said yesterday. Yuno was indeed a good girl, so friendly to every classmate, no wonder almost no one in the class thought she was noisy.

"By the way, what on earth was going on with the power outage yesterday? There was clearly no notification of a power outage at all."

"I'm not sure. I heard on the news that the power supply lines in the East District were suddenly overloaded, causing a large-scale power outage. I guess we won't know the exact situation until the emergency repairs are completed."

"How could such an outrageous thing happen? I don't understand!"

Kevin muttered something in a low voice, then his eyes turned and met the girl's charming blue eyes. He suddenly thought of something and continued:

"By the way, Yuno, you didn't come with us yesterday, why don't we go shopping at the commercial street together this Saturday? I also want to go shopping there."

"Oh my~ Kevin actually took the initiative to invite a girl out? Let me think, this should be considered... a date invitation?"

With her hands folded behind her waist, Yuno leaned forward slightly, looking a little shy, squinting her eyes and smiling slightly, but then she quietly stepped forward, and whispered shyly between her half-open lips.

"Such straightforward words really make it hard to refuse..."

Just like white and soft clouds, soft and sweet, the overly intimate distance made Kevin step back a little uncomfortably. He opened his mouth to speak, but couldn't utter a word for a long time.

When it comes to interacting with women, he is indeed an idiot. He is only easy to talk to Mei, who is introverted, but when it comes to Yuno, he is really at a loss.

Moreover, putting aside the time when he took Mei out to dinner yesterday, this was the first time he took the initiative to invite a girl.

Although it was his idea, it was Yuno who suggested going out for meals.

"So...are you going or not?"

As he spoke, Kevin's eyes wandered and he inadvertently glanced at the girl's chest. The soft school uniform fit her chest tightly, outlining a full and beautiful curve, which made him look away awkwardly.

"Pfft... Kevin, you're really cute like this. You're much better than the cold look at the beginning."

Clearly aware of his difficulties, Yuno couldn't help but cover her face with her hands, smiled sweetly, took the initiative to step away, lifted the hair in front of her ears, and continued:

"Okay, I won't tease you anymore. I will definitely go, but if I want to tie the score with Mei, I have to seize this opportunity now."

"…Well?"

Kevin was stunned for a moment, not understanding what she meant. He followed her gaze and looked back, only to notice Mei who was late at the classroom door.

She staggered in, her eyelids drooping, her expression listless. Every step she took seemed to require great effort, and her legs trembled from time to time. How should I put it? It was like she slept for ten minutes after staying up all night for three days and then got up immediately to go to school...

Anyway, it can't be said to be in good condition.

In this situation, Kevin thought it would be a good idea to go and take a look. He exchanged a glance with Yuno beside him, and they both stepped forward at the same time.

"Mei? Are you okay? Do you have a fever... Ouch!"

Seeing the unusual blush on Mei's cheeks, he subconsciously thought that she might be sick. As he stretched out his hand and just touched her sweaty forehead, he felt an inexplicable tingling pain, which made him shrink reflexively.

"Is that static?"

Kevin rubbed his palms in confusion. It was obviously not winter and the other party was not wearing a sweater, but he seemed to have been electrocuted just now.

Seeing that she was about to fall, as if she was going to fall forward in the next second, he could not think too much, and decisively lent her a hand to steady her, frowned slightly, and asked:

"Honestly, what's the matter with you? You don't look well."

"No... I don't know..." Mei sighed and shook her head weakly, "I just feel dizzy and weak... It has been like this since last night..."

"How can you come to class when you're like this? Mei, girls should take care of their bodies!"

His tone became serious for once, and Yuno also restrained her usual cheerfulness. Her eyes were full of worry. After thinking for a moment, she offered her own suggestion:

"How about this, I'll go talk to Mr. Kamiya and ask for leave for you, and we can go back and rest for a while, okay?"

"Well…"

"Kevin, I'll leave Mei-chan in your care. I'm going to go look for Mr. Kamiya first. See you later."

After she finished speaking, Yuno quietly blinked her left eye again, and received the same response from Kevin. She nodded and turned to the direction of the teacher's office.

Watching the pink figure gradually going away, and then looking at Mei who was supported by him, Kevin smiled knowingly. This was obviously a great opportunity created for him by that good girl!

"Let's go, Meiyi. Just remember to point out the location of your home to me. I'm quite familiar with the East District, so it shouldn't be a problem for me to take you home."

“…Okay, thank you very much, Kevin.”

Hearing this, the blush on Mei's cheeks seemed to deepen a little. She responded softly, and a sense of warmth naturally arose in her heart. Her fondness for her two new friends increased a lot.

For someone who has been marginalized, a little bit of tenderness can bring great warmth. It has been too long since anyone cared about her like this.

As for Kevin, it has been a long time since he had such a smooth start. Not only did he get a lunch box, but he could also take care of her at the same time. This time he will definitely be able to pull back a big score.

This wave, this wave is like the Emperor Qin eating peppercorns - he's so excited to win!

From a strange perspective, these two people can be said to have achieved a two-way journey.

In fact, I also had a fever these two days. I felt so uncomfortable. It was so miserable TT

Chapter 13 Sickly Meiyi.avi

"Well... this is it..."

"Good fellow! Is your house a castle?"

Kevin looked in the direction of her finger. Even though he was mentally prepared, he couldn't help but sigh when he actually saw the scale of the Raiden family mansion.

The courtyard surrounded by stone walls is almost three times the size of an ordinary house. Pushing open the iron gate engraved with gold-rimmed patterns, a cobblestone path leads directly to the ancient gatehouse with a dark brown tile roof.

A few petals of fallen cherry blossoms gracefully dangled down from the cherry tree in the courtyard. It was the blooming season in March, and the flowers hanging on the branches decorated the mansion with some gorgeous pink and elegant fragrance. Halfway through the walk, one could not help but stop to admire them.

In a busy city, this house has a rare tranquil atmosphere that comes from nature.

If I had to point out one flaw, it would probably be the messy lawns growing by the roadside. The uneven heights clearly showed that they had not been trimmed for a long time, and they had lost their smooth quality.

"By the way, how do you turn this thing on?"

When he arrived at the door, Kevin was somewhat surprised to find that there was no keyhole or anything like that on the door handle. He couldn't pull it open even if he pulled it directly. It was really beyond his understanding.

"Well, it's an electronic combination lock..."

Seeing him scratching his head in confusion, Mei couldn't help but let out a forced smile. She stretched out her trembling finger and pressed the blank area, then dialed a string of numbers on the popped-up keyboard.

"The password is 4131997... If you have time, you can always come sit here with Yuno."

"Cool, high-tech."

Kevin's focus was obviously different from hers. He raised his eyebrows, poked the screen on the door curiously, then opened it and helped Mei into the house.

I took off my shoes at the entrance, and the huge hall was silent except for the thumping sound of footsteps on the wooden floor. The atmosphere was even more desolate than Mr. Kamiya's house.

This was even more so when he entered the hall. Kevin looked around and it seemed that there was nothing else except the neatly arranged sofas and various electrical appliances. The ticking of the clock lingered in his ears, and he couldn't help but ask:

"Mei, are you alone at home? Why is it so quiet..."

"Well, after my father went to jail for that incident, all the servants in our house resigned and left, so now I am the only one left."

"Is there no one else?"

"If you're talking about my mother..." Mei paused for a moment, her brows drooping, a hint of sadness flashing across her lavender eyes, "She died when I was very young."

"Uh...I'm sorry! I think I mentioned something I shouldn't have."

Realizing that he might have touched the other person's sore spot, Kevin quickly apologized, gently helped Mei onto the sofa, sat down next to her, and pulled his collar embarrassedly.

"It's okay, Kevin, it's all in the past. I don't care about it anymore."

Having said that, Kevin couldn't help but sigh, lamenting the strange synchronicity of fate.

In the past, he had heard Qigefei say that his father died as a hero in battle, and then, a few years later, the old woman also disappeared.

In a sense, he and Mei Raiden are quite similar. They are the reverse counterparts in terms of their parents. Even though they are rivals, they can't help but sympathize with each other.

We are all wanderers in the same world, maybe we can form an alliance of father-worried people or something?

Kevin shook his head and stopped thinking about the past. He was not the type who liked to reminisce about the past. He was more inclined to the present than before - yes, sending Mei home this time was considered 1:2, and it was considered to have recovered one point, which was worth celebrating!

However, after confirming Mei

He didn't intend to leave so irresponsibly until there was really no problem.

"Mei, do you have a thermometer here?"

"Hmm... maybe it's on the table in the study on the second floor... Sorry, I didn't clean it up when I went to work recently, so it might be a bit messy."

"Ah?! Part-time job?"

Kevin was at a loss for words this time. He opened his eyes wide in shock and stared blankly at the purple-haired girl lying there with her hand on her forehead. The latter just nodded silently, and her silent breath seemed to tell him a lot.

He really didn't expect that the eldest daughter of the Raiden family has reached the point where she needs to rely on working to make a living. However, considering Mei's simple diet these days, it is almost understandable.

From this point of view, his initial assessment of the situation must have been a bit wrong. In fact, maybe he still has certain economic advantages?

"Well, it is... a little messy."

According to Mei, Kevin found the study on the second floor. When he opened the door, a strong smell of oil hit him in the face, making him frown.

There were a few ballpoint pens lying in groups on the table, as well as some books filled with notes. Below was a pile of fast food packaging that had obviously not been cleaned overnight and had some greasy stains.

He felt that with Mei's education, she would not allow her study room to become like this, unless she was really upset yesterday...

Whatever the reason, this scene made Kevin feel uncomfortable.

He curled his lips helplessly, first found a thermometer from the study drawer and put it in his pocket, then went to the utility room next door, got some tools, and started cleaning.

Perhaps it was a habit he developed during his time with Mr. Kamiya, or perhaps it was because of the unbearable memories of his days with Sarusuku Feng, but ever since he left the wilderness, he has had a special obsession with cleanliness and tidiness.

At least the basic requirement of not being dirty or messy must be ensured.

"Mei, are you okay? I found the thermometer. Here."

After packing up the garbage, Kevin wiped his sweat, walked downstairs, handed the thermometer in his hand to the girl who was still slumped on the sofa, and then said:

"I'll help you clean up the study a little bit, and I'll take out the trash when I leave. Don't worry, I don't want to take advantage of you, so these won't count."

"Uh-huh... Thank you so much for this, Kevin..."

Hearing this, Mei couldn't help but chuckle, then covered her mouth and paused for a moment. It was both funny and touching.

She had never guessed that this was what the other party cared about. She was really a complete fool.

Unconsciously, I felt a sense of loss...

"Well, I'll step aside for now."

After all, Mei is also a girl, and although there is no barrier in communicating with her, Kevin couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed when he thought of the place where the temperature was taken, and he stood up and wanted to leave.

"Don't go!"

There was only a trembling cry, and Kevin's wrist was tightly pulled. He glanced over there in confusion. At this moment, Mei spoke again:

"If possible... could you please not leave yet?"

Her voice was very soft, almost like the sound of a hummingbird's wings, and if you didn't listen carefully, you might not be able to hear the vague words.

Whether it was out of shyness or fever, the girl's white jade-like skin was filled with a deep blush, her soft lips were slightly pursed, and her misty and moist purple eyes contained a pleading light, making her look particularly lovable.

"I...I don't want to be alone..."

"Okay, I'll stay a little longer and help you prepare lunch." Kevin raised his eyebrows and gave her a proud look, "Pay attention, the score will be counted this time. It's 2-2 now, understand?"

"No problem, you're awesome."

Mei rolled her eyes at him, closed her purple eyes slightly in disappointment, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The dizzy feeling still persists.