Create MYGO second creation, but make them cry

"How are you? Is anything bothering you?" Banami reached out and touched her forehead; her temperature was normal.

"N-nothing! I just soaked in the water for a bit too long, and I feel dizzy!" Ai Yin hurriedly sat up, but just as she was about to get out of bed, her body went limp, and she fell back onto the bed. She held her forehead and smiled bitterly, "Looks like I'll have to lie down for a while."

"Then let's rest at the hotel today, and we'll go play again next time," Banami said immediately, her eyes full of worry.

"No, no!" Aine quickly waved her hand, her voice a little hoarse. "It's a rare trip to Kamakura, I can't waste time because of you! You take Suze to play, I'll just rest at the inn. Please ask the landlady to take care of me."

Now, I can no longer bring myself to say that I fainted in a hot spring because I wanted to see Bana so badly.

Su Shi, standing to the side, looked coldly at this idiot Anong, as if he were a complete fool.

Seeing that Bana was still hesitating, Aine urged, "Hurry up! The sun will be setting if you dawdle any longer! I'm fine, really!"

Unable to persuade her otherwise, Banai had no choice but to go to the landlady.

Hearing that Aiyin had fainted while soaking in the hot spring, the proprietress smiled so much her eyes narrowed: "I've seen this kind of thing many times! I'll make her some brown sugar ginger tea and prepare some light porridge, and she'll be fine by tonight."

There were only three guests at the hotel, and the landlady warmly agreed to take care of Aine.

Stepping out of the hotel, the Kamakura sun shone brightly. Although the cherry trees along the street had passed their blooming season, their leaves were still a vibrant green. Looking at Suze, who seemed rather carefree beside him, Banami suddenly felt a strange sensation—it was as if, without realizing it, they had become on a "date" for the two of them.

"Onii-chan." Su Shi suddenly stopped and looked up at him, her eyes watery and blinking like a doe. "Could you... hold my hand?" Her fingers curled gently at her sides, filled with anticipation.

Su Shi also thought of the same thing. Without Ai Yin, that idiot, she could "show her true colors" even more.

Seeing her innocent eyes, Banai couldn't refuse. He reached out his hand, and Su Shi immediately placed her small hand in his palm—her hand was soft, her fingertips were a little cool, but she held his fingers tightly.

Banami felt a little awkward, as if she had fallen into a carefully woven spider web, while little Sue was the hunter sitting firmly in the center of the web.

The two walked hand in hand down the street. As noon approached, their stomachs began to rumble with hunger. As Banami was pondering what to eat, she suddenly caught sight of a small shop on the street corner with a sign that read "Donkey Meat Cuisine." The four characters "Donkey Meat Sandwich" on the wooden sign were particularly eye-catching.

Thinking of that taste, Banai couldn't help but feel nostalgic, so she said, "How about we have donkey meat dishes for lunch?"

Su Shi paused, her body stiffening slightly, her fingers tightening. But she quickly recovered and nodded, "Okay." Her reply was softer than usual, which made Banami feel strange, but she didn't think much of it.

The shop was small, with only four or five low tables, and the air was filled with the aroma of braised donkey meat. Soon, three servings of donkey meat sandwiches, a large bowl of donkey meatball soup, and an extra serving of braised meat were served.

The freshly baked donkey meat sandwich has a crispy outer layer. When you bite into it, the tender braised donkey meat mixed with chopped green peppers releases a fragrant aroma that fills your taste buds. The donkey meat soup is milky white and rich. Sprinkled with scallions and pepper, it warms your stomach comfortably in this winter.

Banami tasted it, and wow, it's really flavorful!

Ke Su Shi simply stirred the donkey meat soup in the bowl with a spoon, without taking a sip for a long time. Her eyes were fixed on the surface of the soup, and she seemed lost in thought, her expression indifferent.

"Why aren't you eating? Is it not to your liking?" Banami put down her chopsticks and asked with concern.

Su Shi shook her head, scooped up a spoonful of soup and brought it to her lips, but then put it back down, still without saying a word.

Banami deliberately put on a stern face and said in a joking tone, "What did I do that made you unwilling to even call me 'godfather'?"

"Pfft—" Su Shi finally couldn't help but laugh, looked up and glared at him, the gloom in her eyes dissipating a little.

Seeing that she had given in, Banai quickly pressed her advantage: "What's wrong? Something's been strange ever since we entered this shop."

Su Shi picked up the spoon and gently scraped the edge of the bowl. After a few seconds of silence, she slowly spoke: "Actually, it's nothing. I just remembered some things from the past. Actually... I used to stay at my aunt's house a lot when I was a child."

"Aunt? Is she Mrs. Nagasaki's older sister?" Hanami asked.

“Hmm.” Su Shi nodded, her gaze drifting to the window, as if she had returned to her childhood. “Back then, my parents were still married, but they were too busy to take care of me during holidays, so my mother sent me to my aunt’s house. I was young then and didn’t know what boarding school meant. I just felt happy to be able to play with my aunt’s older brothers and sisters. My aunt was very good to me and never let me suffer.”

She paused, holding the bowl, and said, "Until one time, someone gave my aunt some rare donkey meat and made a pot of donkey meatball soup. That was the first time I had ever eaten donkey meat. The soup was very delicious, and the meatballs were bouncy. I finished the bowl quickly and wanted to have another one."

Banami listened quietly without interrupting.

"As soon as I picked up my bowl, my aunt laughed and took away my and the other children's bowls, saying, 'Save the soup for tomorrow, or there won't be any to eat tomorrow.'" Su Shi's voice softened. "I didn't think much of it at the time. I thought my aunt was right, so I put down my spoon and went to play."

Her Adam's apple bobbed, as if she was suppressing something.

“That night I got up to use the bathroom and when I passed the kitchen, I heard a noise inside.” Su Shi’s voice lowered and her eyes darkened. “I peeked through the crack in the door and saw my aunt serving her son a big bowl of donkey meat soup. She asked him, ‘Is this enough? If not, there’s more in the pot. I saved this especially for you.’”

At this point, Su Shi lowered her head slightly: "In that instant, I suddenly understood. Auntie wasn't saving the soup for tomorrow, she just... didn't want me to drink too much. Standing outside the door, I suddenly felt extremely ashamed, like a thief stealing something, afraid of being discovered by Auntie, so I hurriedly ran back to my room, hid under the covers, and didn't even dare to breathe loudly."

“From that day on, I knew that I was ultimately an outsider in that family.” Su Shi took a deep breath. “No matter how much my aunt loved me, I couldn’t ask for things as I pleased like her own children.”

"Do you hate your aunt?" Banami asked softly.

Su Shi suddenly raised her head, shook her head, and said earnestly, "I don't hate it." She paused, her voice trembling slightly, "If I had to say what I hate, I hate myself more. If I hadn't gone to boarding school, my aunt wouldn't have had to do these sneaky things, wouldn't have had to lie to me, and could openly give her child an extra bowl of soup. What did she do wrong? She just wanted to love her child. The one who's wrong is me; I shouldn't have stayed at someone else's house and caused trouble."

Upon hearing this, Ba Nai stood up, walked to Su Shi's side, bent down, picked her up, and let her sit on his lap. Then he picked up a spoon, scooped up a spoonful of warm donkey meat soup, and brought it to her mouth: "Open your mouth."

Su Shi was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously opened her mouth. The boy gently blew on the spoon, and then fed it to the girl himself.

Banami neither wanted to nor had the right to comment on Su Shi's parents, but since he was here now, he would not let the child suffer any more grievances.

Otherwise, wouldn't his time travel have been for nothing?!

Banami said with a smile, "Come on, little Susuke, let's drink slowly. Putting everything else aside, there's plenty of donkey meat soup. We'll drink one bowl and pour one away. The main idea is to waste it."

Hearing the boy's deliberately quirky words, Su Shi felt both amused and a little sad. Her expression was a mix of emotions, but she opened her mouth as the boy suggested.

He fed Su Shi spoonful by spoonful, his movements gentle, as if he wanted to fill her heart and soul with the warmth she lacked in her childhood.

The girl's eyes became somewhat unfocused, and she leaned against Banami's chest, becoming increasingly dependent on him. At this moment, it was impossible to distinguish whether the atmosphere was tender or ambiguous.

Just as she was finishing the bowl of soup, Su Se suddenly twisted her body and whispered, "Onii-chan, I want to get down."

"What's wrong? You haven't finished your soup yet," Banai asked, puzzled, and tried to feed her again.

"No, no!" Su Shi hurriedly waved her hand, jumped off his lap, her cheeks slightly flushed.

As if understanding something, Banami said, "Oh, you drank too much soup and need to pee, right? Do you want me to go with you?"

Su Shi couldn't help but glare at him, her face flushing even more with embarrassment, and shouted, "Don't say it..."

She wasn't that shameless idiot, Chihaya Aine. After saying that, she quickly ran to the bathroom with her legs crossed.

Seeing the self-satisfied look on Banami's face as she made up for her regret, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

The old man's incantation technique... it really works.

Boys are so easy to fool.

Chapter Twenty-One: When the Hydrangeas Bloom

As we left the donkey meat restaurant, a thin layer of clouds gradually covered the sky, softening the originally intense sunlight, and the camphor trees along the street cast shadows of varying shades.

Suze held Banami's hand tightly, the warmth of the donkey meat soup still lingering on her fingertips. As they passed a small shop selling wind chimes, the crisp sound of the bells drifted on the sea breeze, seemingly reflecting the girl's joyful mood. She suddenly looked up and said, "Onii-chan, shall we go to Meigetsuin Temple? I heard the hydrangeas there are especially beautiful!"

Since Banami didn't care where she went, she naturally wouldn't refuse.

Meigetsuin Temple, located at the foot of the mountains in northern Kamakura, is a temple of the Kencho-ji school of the Rinzai sect. Founded in 1160, it is famous for its gardens and poems about the seasonal scenery.

The two walked up the bluestone path and saw the vermilion gate of the temple in the distance. The three golden characters "Mingyue Temple" on the lintel exuded an ancient charm.

The two walked up the stone steps, admiring the lush green plants along the way, whispering to each other. A gentle breeze ruffled their hair, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.

When we arrived at the ticket counter, the middle-aged woman selling tickets instinctively asked, "What is your relationship with me? If you are parents and children, you can buy a package ticket."

Banami's expression stiffened slightly, afraid that the girl next to her would call her "Dad" again, so she stopped talking.

“He’s my Onii-chan.” Suze spoke first, her voice clear and crisp, and she deliberately moved closer to Hanami, showing an intimate expression.

The ticket seller didn't notice anything strange; she just tore off two adult tickets for them.

As soon as they stepped into the Mingyue Courtyard, Banami breathed a sigh of relief. Suddenly, Suze tiptoed and her warm breath brushed against Banami's ear: "I'll let you off the hook this time and won't call you 'Dad.' You'd better make it up to me."

Her hair gently brushed against Banami's cheek, making him feel a little itchy.

Banai froze, turning to look at the girl beside her—sunlight filtered through the leaves onto her face, casting soft shadows on her eyelashes, and a smile playing on her lips, a mixture of slyness and shyness.

He suddenly realized that the current Su Shi was even more difficult to deal with than the mature and steady "Su Shi's mother" in his memory. Was this some kind of setting where the older the better?

The moment they stepped into the front courtyard, both of them were stunned by the sight before them. Vast fields of hydrangeas stretched out along the stone steps.

Some petals still had traces of morning dew left after evaporation, shimmering in the sunlight; the few plants near the corridor were in particularly abundant bloom, their flower heads as big as small lanterns, hanging by the wooden railings, swaying gently in the breeze.

"So this is a hydrangea." Banami squatted down and gently touched the petals, feeling the soft touch.

He didn't have any particular knowledge about flowers, but he thought the purple sea of ​​flowers was quite beautiful and refreshing.

He took a picture with his phone and sent it to Anon-chan, who was still in the hospital bed, just to make that idiot jealous.

“Yes, hydrangeas are also called purple hydrangeas, did you know that, Onii-chan?” Su Shi bent down and brought a pale purple hydrangea close to her nose, seemingly showing off her erudition.

While taking photos, Banami almost twisted his waist; no wonder the purple flower field looked familiar to him.

Hydrangeas are not popular here.

Looking at that pale purple hue, Banami silently thought to herself: Neither "purple yang" nor "purple yang flower" seems like a good word.

The two walked up the stone steps to the backyard, where hydrangeas stretched along the way. Occasionally, tourists in kimonos could be seen taking photos under the flowers, the sounds of camera shutters and laughter blending together, creating a lively atmosphere.

Su Shi was in high spirits, sometimes pulling Banai to look at the patterns on the petals, sometimes asking him to take photos. In the photos, she smiled brightly, showing no trace of her previous gloom.

Until we reached the backyard—a place famous for its maple trees, whose leaves turn fiery red in autumn and winter, with a small resting area under the trees—we were suddenly disturbed by a soft, mournful cry, breaking the tranquility of the courtyard.

The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw a beautiful little girl, about four or five years old, sitting on a stone bench, with pigtails, crying helplessly.

Just as Banai was about to walk over, she stopped in her tracks—the little girl's features bore a striking resemblance to Su Shi, especially her tearful eyes, which looked exactly like the photos of Su Shi as a child that Ms. Nagasaki had shown her.

"Little sister, what's wrong?" Su Shi seemed to realize something as well, and took the lead to walk over, squatting down in front of the little girl. Her crisp voice was particularly kind.

He even took out a piece of fruit candy from his pocket and handed it over; it was a mouth-cleansing candy given to him by the donkey meat shop owner.

The little girl looked up at Su Shi with teary eyes, sniffed, and said, "I...I can't find my mom and dad." Her voice was soft and trembling with sobs.

"Don't be afraid, we'll help you find your mom and dad, okay?" Su Shi gently patted her head. "What's your name?"

"My name is Tomoyo." The little girl took the candy, unwrapped it, and put it in her mouth, her emotions calming down a bit.

When Banami heard the name Tomoyo, she could clearly feel Tomoyo's body stiffen.

Banai frowned, stepped forward, and asked, "So, what's your surname?"

"What is a surname?" the little girl asked innocently.

When Banami turned to look at Su Shi, he found that her lips were tightly pursed, her face was paler than before, and her eyes held complex emotions that he could not understand.

"You stay here with her for now, I'll go and notify the staff to make an announcement to find her," said Banami, leaving the two of them alone.

From afar, Banami even heard Sose asking the little girl:

"Hey, Tomoyo, is your dad good to you? Does he play cat's cradle with you and buy you treats?"

Hanami felt as if she had been punched in the heart, and she took a deep breath.

When Banami returned with the staff, she saw Suze using a red string to make cat's cradle for Tomoyo, turning it into "noodles" one moment and "bridge" the next. The little girl's tear stains had long since disappeared, and she was smiling so hard that her eyes were squinting into slits.

"Big sister is amazing!" Tomoyo clapped her hands and cheered.

Then the staff started asking the little girl questions. Suddenly, as if she had just remembered something, the little girl said, "I remember now, people call me Dad Ichinose. Is Ichinose my surname?"

Upon hearing the little girl's words, Ichinose, standing beside her, paled slightly.

Their hands trembled slightly as they held the red string, and the light in their eyes dimmed little by little. At this moment, both of them understood that the little girl in front of them was indeed Su Shi's half-sister.

Even though it wasn't in Tokyo, and it was just a chance encounter in Kamakura, this coincidence still left me feeling helpless.

"Onii-chan, can we wait for this child's parents to arrive before we leave?" Suze's voice was soft, with a hint of pleading, and her eyes were full of vulnerability as she looked at Hanami.

“Okay.” Banami agreed without hesitation. He sat down on the stone bench next to him and watched Sose continue playing cat’s cradle with Tomoyo.

"Will Tomoyo's father take you to school?" Sose asked the little girl softly.

Banami felt uncomfortable listening to this, but she couldn't stop the other person.

"Yes! Dad drives me every day!" Tomoyo proudly raised her little face. "Yesterday, Dad even took me to eat donkey meat dishes, saying that I need to eat more meat to grow!"

The little girl's clear voice was like a swaying hydrangea.

Su Shi's fingers paused for a moment, then she smiled and continued playing cat's cradle, but the smile was no longer as genuine as before. Seeing Su Shi's forced smile, Ba Nai felt as if something was blocking her heart, and she felt a sharp pain in her chest.

Not long after, a staff member came over and said, "We have contacted Tomoyo's parents. They are at the door and will be here soon."

Suze immediately stood up and took Banami's hand: "Onii-chan, let's go." Her voice was a little hurried, as if she was running away from something.

"Eh? Big sister is leaving?" Tomoyo quickly stood up, tugging at Souyo's clothes, her eyes full of reluctance.

Su Shi squatted down and gently touched her head, her fingertips slightly cold: "Sister has something to do, Zhi Shi, be a good girl and wait for Mom and Dad."

"Please wait a moment, both of you," the staff member quickly said, "Tomoyo's parents said they would like to thank you in person."

"No need, we have other things to do." Su Shi shook her head firmly, then pulled Banami and turned to leave. Banami didn't object, but simply patted the back of her hand gently.

The two didn't go far, stopping under a camphor tree not far from the temple entrance. Su Shi leaned against the tree trunk, her gaze fixed on the gate of Mingyue Temple, her eyes filled with complex emotions. Not long after, a well-dressed couple hurried over; the man wore a dark gray suit with his hair neatly combed, while the woman wore an elegant dress.

"Chiyo!" The woman rushed over to her daughter as soon as she saw her, her voice filled with anxiety, "You scared your mother to death!"

"Dad! Mom!" Tomoyo excitedly jumped into the man's arms, holding up the red string in her hand. "Big sister played cat's cradle with me and gave me candy!"