In the anime, Ai Li's father really doesn't want to be a yellow-haired man

Eriri widened her eyes, looked at her mother in disbelief, then looked at the boy.

Obviously, Kosan did not expect Miss Sawamura to introduce him in this way. A trace of surprise flashed across his face, and he opened his mouth as if he wanted to explain something.

But Eriri's emotions had already erupted like a volcano.

"Dating partner?!" Her voice suddenly rose, with obvious anger and confusion, "Mom, what are you talking about? He looks about the same age as me! And Dad is... How could you..."

Sayuri's expression remained calm, even with a hint of helplessness. She said softly, "Eri, things are not what you think. I have my own difficulties."

"It's not what I thought? What is it like?" Eriri's voice was almost trembling. Her fingers clenched the straps of her backpack so tightly that her knuckles turned white. "Don't you think this is weird? This guy looks only a few years older than me!"

Xiao San finally couldn't help but speak: "Wait, Miss Eriri, you misunderstood. Actually, I..."

"Shut up!" Ying Lili turned her head sharply and glared at him fiercely, "I don't want to listen to you!"

Sayuri sighed, walked up to Eriri, and tried to calm her down: "Eriri, calm down. Things are really not what you think. Kozo... "

"That's enough!" Eriri shook off her mother's hand, her eyes reddening. "I don't want to hear it! Do whatever you want!"

After saying that, she turned and rushed upstairs, her footsteps thumping on the stairs.

Late at night, moonlight streamed through the slits in the curtains, casting a silvery streak across the floor. Eriri lay in bed, breathing evenly, seemingly sound asleep. However, her brows furrowed slightly, clearly not completely relaxed even in her dreams.

The door was gently pushed open and Sayuri Sawamura tiptoed in.

Mrs. Sawamura held a cup of warm milk in her hand and gently placed it on the bedside table. Then she sat down on the bedside. Looking at her daughter's sleeping face, a complicated look flashed in her eyes. "Eriri..." she called softly.

Eriri's eyelids moved, and she slowly opened her eyes. Seeing her mother sitting beside the bed, she was stunned for a moment, then turned over, facing away from Sayuri, and said in a cold tone, "What are you doing here? I don't want to hear your explanation."

Sayuri was not angry because of her attitude. Instead, she smiled and reached out to gently stroke her hair: "I know you are still angry, but... there are some things I must tell you."

Eriri didn't respond, but she didn't chase her away either. She just lay there quietly, as if waiting for what was to come.

Sayuri took a deep breath and spoke slowly, "Takashi is actually a very capable person. Although he's young, he's already a civil servant... He earns a high salary and is well off financially. Furthermore, he has a gentle personality and is very tactful in his interactions with others."

Eriri still didn't move, but her ears perked up slightly.

Sayuri continued, "Actually, he saved me once. He..."

Finally unable to bear it any longer, Ying Lili turned over and looked at her mother coldly: "So? Just because of these things, you think he is a good person and get together with him?"

"Tsk." Eriri sneered, a hint of mockery in her eyes: "I think you just miss men. Father just passed away, and you can't help it?"

Sayuri's expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure. She looked at Eriri with a hint of helplessness and heartache in her eyes. "Eriri, I know it's hard for you to accept this right now, but I hope you can understand me."

Ying Lili didn't say anything else, but turned her back again and pulled the quilt over her head. Her voice came out muffled from under the quilt: "Whatever you want, I can't control you anyway."

Sayuri looked at her daughter's back and sighed softly. She stood up and said softly, "Remember to drink your milk and go to bed early."

After saying that, she turned and left the room, closing the door gently.

The room fell silent again. Eriri threw back the covers and stared at the ceiling for a moment, then reached for the cup of warm milk and held it in her hand, but hesitated to drink it. Her eyes were complex, as if she was struggling with something.

In the early morning, the air was filled with the faint aroma of breakfast. Eriri rubbed her sleepy eyes and slowly sat up in bed. Her hair was a little messy, and her face still wore a hint of fatigue.

She put on her slippers and walked out of the room with heavy steps, ready to wash up. However, just as she reached the stairs, she heard happy laughter coming from downstairs.

"Takashi, try this. I made it specially for you and see if it suits your taste." Mother Sayuri Sawamura's voice was gentle and enthusiastic.

Eriri paused, frowning, a strange irritation welling up in her heart.

When she reached the living room, she saw her mother sitting at the dining table with a bright smile on her face and an omelet in her hand, which she offered to Takashi San who was sitting across from her.

"Thank you." Xiaosan seemed a little reserved, but still took the omelet with a smile, took a light bite, and then showed an expression of appreciation.

"It's delicious. Ms. Sawamura's cooking skills are as good as ever." Takashi's voice was gentle and full of sincere praise.

Sayuri smiled even more happily, her eyes curved into crescents: "I'm glad you like it. I was afraid it wouldn't suit your taste."

Eriri watched the scene coldly, feeling as if a stone had blocked her heart. She bit her lip, walked straight to the kitchen, took out a bottle of ice water from the refrigerator, unscrewed the cap, and gulped down a few mouthfuls, as if that would quench the anger in her heart.

"Good morning, Ms. Eriri." Takashi San noticed her presence and politely greeted the girl who looked very much like Airi.

"Hmph." Eriri didn't respond, not even glancing at him. She put down the bottle and turned to leave.

"Eri, come and have breakfast with us." Sayuri's voice came from behind.

"No, I have no appetite." Eriri said without turning her head, her tone as cold as ice.

Sayuri frowned, with a hint of blame in her tone: "Eriri, don't be so rude. Kosan is a guest after all, you..."

"Guest?" Eriri turned around abruptly, her eyes filled with obvious mockery. "Isn't he your 'date'? How did he become a guest?"

Sayuri's expression changed slightly, and she seemed a little embarrassed.

Xiaosan lowered his head and silently put down the chopsticks in his hand, obviously not wanting to get involved in the dispute between mother and daughter.

Ying Lili sneered and continued, "You guys take your time eating, I won't disturb you."

After saying that, she walked straight to the entrance, put on her shoes, pushed the door open and walked out without looking back.

The door slammed shut, and the room fell into silence.

Sayuri looked at the closed door, sighed softly, and a trace of helplessness appeared on her face.

Kosan raised his head and asked cautiously, "Ms. Sawamura, am I... causing you trouble?"

Sayuri shook her head and forced a smile: "It's none of your business. This child has always been very stubborn."

Xiao San nodded and said nothing more.

Meanwhile, Eriri walked down the street in the early morning, the cold wind blowing across her face, but it couldn't dispel the irritation in her heart. She kicked a stone on the side of the road and muttered, "That's enough... I'm already full of anger, why should I even eat breakfast!"

Her steps became faster and faster, she wanted to escape from the home that made her feel suffocated.

However......

No matter how fast she walked, the unhappiness in her heart always followed her like a shadow and could not be shaken off.

A gentle breeze blew through the streets, bringing a cool breeze. Eriri's golden twintails swayed gently with her steps, gleaming softly in the sunlight. Her face still wore a hint of displeasure, her brows slightly furrowed, her eyes wandering, her mind clearly not on the road ahead.

She walked aimlessly, and the stones under her feet were kicked and rolled around, making a slight "clacking" sound.

Just then, hurried footsteps were heard from the front.

Eriri looked up and saw Tomoya Aki running towards her hurriedly with a pile of books (doujinshi), his eyes behind his glasses wide open in surprise.

"Eri?" Renye stopped and looked at her in surprise. "Why are you here so early?"

Ying Lili curled her lips and said in a cold tone: "It's just a walk, is that okay?"

Lun scratched his head, clearly used to her attitude. He pushed his glasses up and flashed his usual warm smile. "It's nice to meet you. I have something I want to discuss with you."

Eriri raised an eyebrow, already guessing what he was going to say, but still pretended to be indifferent and asked, "What is it?"

Chapter 115: 115 Eriri Part : Eriri's Self-Strategy

Late at night, there is only silence in the room...

Ying Lili woke up from her bed, her eyes dry and painful, tears long gone, leaving only a hollow exhaustion. Her stomach growled, reminding her that she hadn't eaten in a long time.

She sat up, her golden twintails already disheveled, a few strands of hair sticking to her cheeks, making her look particularly haggard, and her eyes were a little dull. "So hungry..."

Eriri staggered out of bed and walked out of the room barefoot. Her steps were light and her whole body was in a daze.

When she walked into the living room, her eyes casually swept across the dining table and she was stunned. On the table were several plates of exquisite dishes, still slightly steaming, obviously freshly prepared.

After a moment's hesitation, Eriri finally walked to the table and sat down. She picked up her chopsticks, picked up a piece of food and put it in her mouth. The taste was unexpectedly good.

like......

It tastes better than my mom's cooking.

Just as Eriri was concentrating on eating, a deep voice suddenly came from the sofa: "Your mother has her own reasons."

Eriri's movements suddenly stopped. She slowly raised her head and glanced at the sofa, where she found Kozo sitting.

Takashi San sighed and said slowly, "It was really not easy for your mother, Mrs. Sawamura, to raise you alone. Your tuition, living expenses, and the rent of this house... these are not small expenses. She has paid a lot to maintain your material conditions."

Eriri's fingers clenched tightly around her chopsticks. A complex emotion flashed across her eyes, but was quickly masked by indifference. "So?" she said in a cold voice, "Is this a reason to betray Dad?"

Xiao San shook his head, his tone filled with helplessness: "She's not doing this for herself, but for you. She wants you to live a better life and doesn't want you to suffer any material grievances. I'm just... helping her share some of the pressure."

Eriri lowered her head, staring at the food on the table, a wave of indescribable emotion welling up inside her. Her fingers trembled slightly, and she could barely hold her chopsticks. "I don't need this... I don't need her supporting me this way. I won't accept it."

Xiao San looked at her with a look of heartache in his eyes. He opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he just sighed softly and turned to leave the living room.

A few days later…

The atmosphere at home is still dull and depressing.

During this time, Kozo disappeared from their lives. Eriri still hadn't forgiven her mother, and their conversations were few and far between, even avoiding eye contact. Whenever Sayuri Sawamura tried to get close to her, Eriri would coldly avoid her.

On Friday evening, the afterglow of the setting sun shone into the kitchen. Sayuri Sawamura stood by the sink, washing dishes with her head down. The sound of flowing water was particularly clear in the quiet room.

Ying Lili sat at the dining table, holding a book in her hands, but her eyes glanced at her mother's back from time to time, feeling a little complicated.

The silence lasted for a long time...

Finally, Sayuri broke the silence.

"Eri," her voice was soft and tentative, "could you... go to the Metropolitan Police Department and look for Kouzo? Invite him over for dinner. You should know the place. I've already sent you the address."

Eriri's fingers paused slightly. She raised her head and gave her mother a cold look, her tone clearly filled with displeasure: "Why should I go? Why don't you go yourself?"

Sayuri paused, the sound of running water continuing, but her fingers trembled slightly. She lowered her head, smiled wryly, and shook her head, her voice filled with a hint of helplessness and self-mockery: "I'm not suitable. As you know, I'm much older than Xiao San. If I go, it might cause unnecessary gossip. If you go... it's just right."

Hearing her mother say this, Eriri's heart trembled suddenly, as if it was gently poked by something... She looked at her mother's back and suddenly noticed that her shoulders were slightly shaking, as if she was trying hard to suppress some emotion.

"Mom..." Eriri's fingers tightly grasped the pages of the book, her heart wavering.

Eriri opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but ultimately kept silent. Her gaze fell on her mother's back, and she suddenly realized that her figure seemed thinner than before, with a sense of fatigue and loneliness.

Sayuri didn't say anything else, but just continued to wash the dishes with her head down. The sound of running water echoed in the living and dining room.

Eriri's heart wavered. "Okay, I get it..." she said unhappily, "I'll just go."

Sayuri paused for a moment, then nodded gently, "Thank you, Eriri."

Eriri didn't respond, but stood up silently and walked towards the entrance. Her fingers tightly gripped the doorknob, and she felt a complicated feeling in her heart.

Eriri took a deep breath, opened the door and walked out.

In the kitchen, Sayuri was still standing by the sink, washing dishes with her head down. Her fingers were trembling slightly, her eyes were red, but a smile played on her lips. "This way, Eriri will be able to accept her new father, right..."

It was a sunny Saturday morning, the streets were deserted, and the air was filled with a fresh scent. Eriri followed the address her mother gave her and went to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.

She stood in front of the tall building, looked up at the majestic gatehouse, and felt a little uneasy.

"Here..." Eriri took a deep breath and walked in. The hall was bustling with people, and police officers were busy shuttling between the corridors. Eriri stood aside a little awkwardly, scanning the surroundings, trying to find the floor where the Public Security Anti-Demon Special Section 4 was located.

After some inquiries, she finally arrived at the office area of ​​Demon Suppression and Special Section 4. As soon as she stepped out of the elevator, a girl who looked a little timid came to greet her.

"Hello, may I ask who you are..." Dongshan Xiaohong asked.

"I'm here to see Yukinoshita Kozo." Eriri replied.

Xiao Hong nodded. "Oh, you are Miss Eriri... Normally, outsiders are not allowed to enter, but the section chief has already instructed me to receive you properly if you come."

Eriri was stunned for a moment, not realizing that Takashi San had already made all the arrangements. She nodded and followed Xiao Hong into the office area.

"Looking for Section Chief Yukinoshita?" Xiao Hong said as they walked. "Well... the section chief is busy right now and may not be back until the afternoon. But he has said that if you want to come, you can wait for him in his office."

Ying Lili nodded, feeling a little complicated.

Xiaohong led her to a spacious office, opened the door, and motioned her to go in. "This is the section chief's office."

Eriri walked into the office and looked around. The room was neatly decorated, with bookshelves filled with files and books, and a computer and several unprocessed documents on the desk. The sunlight from the window poured in, adding a warm atmosphere to the room.

"Thank you." Eriri said softly.

Xiaohong smiled and waved her hand: "You're welcome. I'll go get busy first. Call me if you need anything." After that, she gently closed the door and left the office.

Ying Lili walked to the window and looked at the scenery outside, feeling a little complicated.

She sat on the sofa and waited quietly.

As time passed, Eriri's mood gradually calmed down.

"Maybe...that guy is really not what I thought." Eriri murmured softly.

Time passed, Eriri sat in Kozo's office, and gradually felt a little bored. Her eyes scanned the room and finally landed on the thick stack of folders on the desk.

"Demon Squad 4... What does that guy usually do?" Eriri's curiosity welled up. She glanced around, making sure no one was around, then tiptoed over to the desk and carefully opened the file.

The contents of the document made her hold her breath for a moment.