Xiangzi then said with a mischievous glint in his eye, "Come here, give me a kiss."
“I don’t think there’s any need for that,” said Banami.
Immediately, Xiangzi shouted in frustration, "You, Banami Yu, you know how to torment people like this!"
After that, the young couple started arguing again.
After Xiangzi finished washing up and returned to the bedroom, he saw that Ba Nai was still awake, so he went up to him and asked curiously, "By the way, where did you two go today? What happened to make them look like this?"
Seeing that there was nothing to hide, Banai briefly recounted her visit to the hospital during the day, finding Kaname, discovering the gift left by Ms. Kaname, and how Banai made clothes with a sewing machine.
"In other words, Xiao Nai is most likely a system-generated being, and her true form is not a cat at all?" Xiangzi said thoughtfully after listening.
Banami nodded gently: "Yes, Nai's memories are gradually returning. After today's search, I think she will soon remember who she is." He paused here, his brows furrowing slightly, as if he was struggling with something.
"What's wrong?" Xiangzi noticed his unusual behavior and asked.
“I suspect that Xiao Nai is likely trying to fulfill some unfulfilled obsession of Le Nai. The system generated a soul from this obsession to help Le Nai make up for her regrets,” Bana said slowly.
Xiangzi nodded slightly; this guess was reasonable.
“Or perhaps…” Banai stopped mid-sentence, her brows furrowing even more, a complex look in her eyes.
"Or what?" Xiangzi pressed on, she hated the feeling of only saying half of what was said.
"Nothing, I'm going to sleep. I'm so tired, you've drained me dry." Banai yawned widely, turned over so her back was to her, closed her eyes, and pretended to be asleep.
"Hey! Explain yourself! Or what is it?!" Xiangzi was getting impatient and shook his arm hard, but no matter how she shook him, he didn't budge and was breathing evenly, clearly determined to pretend to be asleep.
Xiangzi glared angrily at his retreating back, knowing perfectly well that this guy must have guessed some crucial information, but for some reason, he was unwilling to say it.
But she also knew that if Banami was determined not to talk, she wouldn't be able to get a single word out of him, no matter how much she pleaded. Helpless, she could only angrily turn off the light and lie down, secretly resolving to get to the bottom of things the next day.
Well, at least she's "full" tonight and too lazy to argue with this guy who's pretending to be asleep.
****
The next morning, the Toyokawa family's dining room was as lively as ever. The tables were full of people, and Xiao Nai and Yao Lu Nai had become regulars at the breakfast table. Xiao Nai was gently feeding Yao Lu Nai her special cat food, and the scene was exceptionally harmonious.
Seeing that a familiar figure was missing, Banai glanced around the dining table and asked, "Where's Old Deng? I haven't seen him at breakfast lately."
Not far away, Hatsune Miku, wearing a pink apron, walked over carrying a plate of fried eggs. Hearing this, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she said softly, "Uh... Dad, Mr. Toyokawa said he has to go back to the company to handle some business..."
Looking at her casual apron outfit, Banami couldn't help but feel a little smug: if the outside world knew that the famous star SUMIMI's Mitsumi Hatsuka was actually cooking at home, she wondered what kind of uproar it would cause.
The section on "wearing fine clothes at night".
"Tch—" Xiangzi scoffed, mercilessly exposing him, "You actually believe he went to the company? Old Deng clearly went to the sanatorium to peep at Ms. Nao." After spending this time together, Xiangzi had become more and more accustomed to calling his grandfather "Old Deng".
Hatsune's expression instantly turned awkward. She stood there, at a loss for words, unsure how to respond. Meanwhile, Hatsuka, who was happily munching on breakfast to replenish her energy, said with interest, "Speaking of which, I'm a little curious about how Mr. Toyokawa managed to win over Shoko-chan's grandmother."
This level is much worse than even our Xi Jun's.
When Xiangzi heard Chuhua refer to her fiancé as "our Xijun," her face immediately darkened.
But looking at her slightly protruding belly... well, after all, she's the mother of her husband's child.
Banami couldn't help but laugh out loud. She could already imagine that because of Hatsuka's matter, Old Deng went to the sanatorium and didn't dare to go directly into the ward. He could only secretly watch Ms. Nao from the garden.
Oh, about the old house fire.
Just as everyone was chatting and laughing, Xiao Nai, who had just finished feeding Yao Le Nai, put down the can of cat food in her hand and said softly, "Um, Master, and everyone, I have remembered my identity, and I have also remembered all my past memories."
Her voice wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.
The laughter around the table stopped instantly, and everyone's eyes turned to her, their faces showing shock.
Everyone carefully observed Xiao Nai and found that her demeanor and expression were more mature and composed than yesterday. Her eyes were clear and firm, and she possessed a composure and calmness far beyond what a girl of Yao Le Nai's age should have. It was as if she had grown up several years overnight.
Chapter Twenty-Two: Nai-chan, you didn't want this either...
The morning light streamed through the restaurant window, casting a soft glow on Xiao Nai.
Despite being the youngest and petite girl among everyone present, she exuded a calm, mature, and gentle aura, a stark contrast to Yoro Nai's usual carefree demeanor.
Xiao Nai gently stroked Yao Le Nai, who was lying at her feet and had just finished eating cat food. Her fingertips gently traced her soft white fur as she spoke softly, revealing her identity: "Just as Master guessed before, I am not actually a white cat, but rather Le Nai-chan's obsession—or more accurately, the embodiment of regret."
She paused, her gaze falling on Yao Lenai with a hint of inexplicable affection: "It's because this child's mother, Ms. Yao Bei, couldn't accompany her through her childhood. This long-term absence has left a deep regret in her heart."
And I am the embodiment of that regret.
Simply put, I am actually a part of Ryuna-chan, only that the system has materialized me into an independent soul.
Once her regrets are resolved and her inner conflicts are resolved, I will become one with Ryuna-chan, and she will be able to return to her own body.
These words, which sound like a fantasy to ordinary people, did not cause much of a stir in the ears of Xiangzi and the Triangle Sisters.
They nodded slightly. After all, they had experienced many more strange things and were already capable of accepting such extraordinary occurrences.
"Just like me and Metis?" Little Cucumber asked, tilting her head as she bit her spoon.
Xiao Nai smiled gently at her and nodded in response: "Yes, that's roughly the same principle. It's just that Miss Metis's issue stems from a different aspect of her heart, while mine stems from unfulfilled regrets."
After answering Wakaba Mutsu's question, Xiao Nai turned around and met Hachi Nami's deep eyes.
His gaze was so sharp that her heart skipped a beat. In an instant, she felt as if she were naked, with all her thoughts and essence laid bare before him. Even her breathing became unconsciously softer.
"M-Master, what's wrong?" Xiao Nai's voice trembled slightly, and a faint blush rose on her cheeks.
Banami remained staring at her without moving, a gaze that made those around her feel somewhat strange.
Just as the atmosphere was about to become awkward, Banami gently shook her head, withdrew her probing gaze, and asked instead, "Then how can you and Rakuna-chan become one again, so that she can return to her own body?"
Upon hearing this question, Xiao Nai's shyness gradually faded, replaced by a gentle smile: "It's actually very simple. Just play with Le Nai-chan. Once she's completely satisfied and the emptiness in her heart is filled, and her regrets are made up for, she'll be back to normal."
Upon hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. They had initially thought this strange field research mission would be as fraught with difficulties as before, but the solution was unexpectedly simple, which was truly surprising.
Chu Hua put down her cutlery and looked at Banami with interest, her tone slightly teasing: "Pretty good, huh? Looks like we'll have to ask Xi-ge to take you guys out to play. Speaking of which, I never expected our Rakuna-chan to be such a lonely girl~"
"Pfft—" Hearing Chu Hua's teasing, even the usually quiet Hatsune couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle. Everyone present knew very well that Yoro Nai usually had an eccentric demeanor, with a proud and aloof personality like a wildcat, never deigning to get close to others. Who would have thought that after learning about her past, she would actually have a side that loves to be spoiled, is afraid of loneliness, and misses her mother.
This huge contrast, while surprising, seems perfectly reasonable upon closer examination.
The stronger a child appears, the softer their heart often is, and the more they crave love.
Yao Lenai, who was being "mocked" by everyone, immediately lost her temper.
She arched her back, bared her teeth and hissed at the crowd, making threatening "woof woof" sounds in her throat, her cat-like eyes full of dissatisfaction.
She heard Xiao Nai's words perfectly clearly, but she didn't care much about them.
Whether Xiao Nai is a part of her or belongs to her, it doesn't matter to her—after all, she thinks being a cat is pretty good. Her daily habits are similar to those of a cat. The only regret is that she can't wear the beautiful clothes that her mother makes by hand.
Being publicly teased about being "afraid of loneliness" is absolutely intolerable! However, her flustered little appearance not only failed to deter her, but also made everyone find it even more amusing, and the air was instantly filled with a joyful atmosphere.
When Lenai saw that her threats had no effect, she got angry, turned around, jumped onto the sofa, turned her back to everyone, curled up into a ball, and started to act sullen.
****
After breakfast, everyone got busy with their own things: some went to school, and others went to perform.
Soon, only Banami, Kona, and the sulking Kaname remained in the huge house.
As Xiao Nai said, as long as Yao Le Nai is satisfied with her activities, the field trip can be completed smoothly. However, the standard for "satisfaction" is vague, and Yao Le Nai herself doesn't have any ideas, but Xiao Nai already has a plan.
The three of them went out together, but didn't drive—Xiao Nai said that Le Nai seemed to really dislike riding in cars, and would become anxious every time she did. So they chose to walk, slowly making their way to their destination.
The sun was shining brightly, and a gentle breeze was blowing. The cherry blossom trees along the roadside swayed in the wind, scattering petals in waves.
Xiao Nai followed beside Banami, her steps light, but her mind was still preoccupied with Banami's strange gaze earlier. After struggling with the question for a long time, she finally couldn't help but ask, "Um, Master, did I do something to upset you?"
Her voice was soft, and her eyes were full of trepidation.
The look that Banami gave me just now was really profound.
Banami stopped and turned to look at the girl beside him. He didn't answer, but instead took a step forward, reached out and forced her against the wall, placing one hand on the wall above her head, forming a very oppressive encirclement.
He leaned down slightly, his nose almost touching her forehead, a playful smile on his lips, as if he wanted to press his lips tightly against hers.
The sudden close contact made Xiao Nai's cheeks flush instantly. She instinctively closed her eyes, her body trembling slightly, her voice filled with shame: "Th-that, Master, this...this is the street, someone will see us..."
"Last night, didn't you ask me to kiss you?" Banami's deep, magnetic voice, with a hint of seduction, whispered in her ear, "Why are you shy now?"
"Th-that is..." Xiao Nai's eyes flickered, and her cheeks turned even redder.
That's because she hasn't fully remembered her identity yet.
"Lanna-chan is watching us." Xiao Nai made another excuse and tried to push him away.
Following her gaze, Banami saw that Rakuna was lying on the wall not far away, licking her paws listlessly.
Hearing their conversation, she merely yawned softly, then turned her head, glancing at them with an extremely indifferent look before continuing to lick her paws, seemingly completely uninterested in the intimate behavior between two-legged creatures.
Even if it is her own body that is being kissed at this moment.
But after all, he was a boy she recognized, and because she had been satisfied by Hanami, it was quite interesting to watch her own body kiss Hanami.
“Look, even Rakuna-chan doesn’t have any objections,” Banami said with a smile, her tone full of teasing.
"Ah..." Xiao Nai was completely dumbfounded. She didn't expect that even Le Nai wouldn't help her. For a moment, she didn't know what to do.
Seeing her flustered state with amusement, Banai deliberately dragged out her words, "You're so resistant, could it be..."
But before he could finish speaking, Xiao Nai, as if she had made a huge decision, suddenly raised her head, leaned in, and gently kissed his lips.
The kiss was light, carrying the shyness and tenderness of a young girl, and it was fleeting.
After the kiss, Xiao Nai immediately lowered her head, her cheeks flushed red, but her eyes seemed to hold some dissatisfaction, as if to say: You mean-spirited master.
Chapter Twenty-Three: Ah, the light of life, the fire of desire.
Following Xiao Nai's directions, the three of them finally stopped at the entrance of an abandoned amusement park.
The mottled iron gate was covered in rust, and a sign that read "Closed for Rectification" hung on it. The words were long since blurred and illegible, indicating that the place had been abandoned for a long time.
As the iron gate was pushed open, a piercing creak broke the silence. The amusement facilities inside the park were covered with a thick layer of dust. Large patches of paint had peeled off the carousel, the roller coaster tracks were rusted and winding, and even the Ferris wheel, which should have been brightly colored, was now only a dull metallic color, gleaming coldly in the sunlight.
Xiao Nai stood at the door, looking at the desolate scene before her, her eyes filled with regret: "I didn't expect... this place to be closed."
I remember that in Ryuna-chan's memory, this was a very lively place. Ryuna-chan's mother, Ms. Kaname, loved bringing her here to play when she was little.
Sure enough, when Yoru Nai arrived here, she let out a soft "meow" at the desolate place, but the disappointment in her voice was palpable.
Xiao Nai said softly, "I'm sorry, Renai-chan."
She had originally planned to bring Rakuna to play the games she liked when she was a child, to reminisce about her past with her mother, but now, it only brought back Rakuna's sadness for no reason.
Just then, Yana whispered, "Do you know what my nickname is?"
Xiao Nai blinked, slightly puzzled.
The boy said proudly, "Everyone calls me the Dream Fulfillment Master."
"Huh?" Just as Xiao Nai was surprised, Yana snapped her fingers lightly.
Now that we've come this far, how can we let Renai's wish go unfulfilled? How can we let Xiao Nai's wish go unfulfilled?
The Reality Marble: Fairy Tale Paradise unfolds!
Although the name sounds cool, it's actually just about bringing a person and a cat into fan creations.
Suddenly, the rusty carousel turned back to the colors of the rainbow, swirling continuously under the lights. Even without anyone operating it, the roller coaster continued to speed along, just like this fairy tale that never ends. The Ferris wheel became countless times larger, as if you could see the entire sky.
Banami gave a gentle greeting and said to them, "Welcome, ladies, to your own fairytale world."
When fan art overlapped with reality, and when the "barrier" passed over the two of them, they unexpectedly discovered changes in themselves.
Originally a white cat, Kaoruna has transformed back into her original petite girl form in this "dream," even retaining her cat tail and ears.
However, Xiao Nai gradually "grew up." She grew taller and eventually became a mature college student who had just graduated and entered society, exuding youthful energy and a touch of naivety.
Both Yoru and Kona looked at their bodies with some surprise, but then they heard Banami say, "This is a paradise of dreams. As long as you make a wish, it will come true and you will be presented with the image you like the most."
Lena subconsciously rubbed against Xiaonai: "You look a lot like Mom when she first graduated. She showed me the photos."
Xiao Nai explained very naturally, "Because this is what you and I want to become in the future."
After saying that, Xiao Nai couldn't help but pat the girl's head. At that moment, they looked like a pair of close sisters, or rather...
Le Nai slapped her hand away abruptly, her ears turning slightly red: "You're just Xiao Nai, don't tell me what to do!"
She's the queen of all the stray cats in Tokyo!
"This time I'm sitting with Banami!" She turned and glared at Xiaonai, as if declaring her ownership. "You're not allowed to come along!"
Banai was stunned. Rakuna had actually remembered his name and even took his hand. This was something that had never happened before.
Unfortunately, Kaname was throwing a childish tantrum. Kaname stood there, smiled helplessly, and nodded slightly to Banami, indicating that he should stay with Kaname first.
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