Create MYGO second creation, but make them cry

She didn't know how much time had passed when suddenly Aine's forlorn face flashed into her mind. How was Aine now? She must be very sad, right? Did she get home safely?

Su Shi suddenly woke up with a start. She had been so focused on making Ai Yin give up on her, so focused on her own plan, that she had completely forgotten to worry about Ai Yin's safety. Ai Yin was so upset, and she had been drinking; what if something happened to her?

Guilt, worry, anxiety... countless emotions intertwined in her heart. She could no longer sit still; her fingers trembled as she found Aiyin's phone number and pressed the dial button.

The dial tone sounded, striking a chord in Su Shi's heart. She bit her lip tightly, repeatedly telling herself: I just want to make sure she's safe, that's all.

Chapter Fourteen: There was once a feeling placed before me.

The night was as dark as water, thick as ink that couldn't be dissolved, enveloping the entire city in tranquility.

Banami lay on the tatami mat in the living room, covered only by a thin sheet, his breathing even and deep, clearly fast asleep. The effects of the alcohol had finally taken hold, allowing him to shed the fatigue and loneliness of the day and sleep exceptionally soundly.

However, Ai Yin, who should have been drunk and asleep like him, quietly opened her eyes. Her eyes, which had been misty with tears, were now clear and bright, reflecting the starlight outside the window and shimmering with complex light.

Actually, she wasn't that drunk from the beginning. This "beginning" can be traced back to when she was drowning her sorrows at the bar, when Banami took out her wallet to pay the bill, and then carried her back to this rented room while she was still drunk. She remembered every detail clearly.

She didn't know why she did it; perhaps she was just curious whether her intuition was really that bad.

She instinctively felt that Su Shi was the person she would spend her life with, but this intuition was wrong.

Then, she instinctively felt that the boy was a good person, so she pretended to be drunk...

But this time, her intuition seemed to be right. The boy neither stole the money from her wallet nor did he do anything inappropriate to her.

He even personally brewed her hangover tea.

As he said, he would always love his wife.

Thinking about this, Ai Yin felt both sad and happy.

By the faint starlight, she carefully examined the sleeping boy.

His face wasn't particularly handsome, even somewhat thin, but his jawline was very defined, and the more you looked at him, the more attractive he became. Even in his sleep, his brows were slightly furrowed, as if hiding unresolved worries, making you want to reach out and smooth them away.

As if guided by some unseen force, Aine slowly reached out her hand, her slender fingers slightly cool, and gently touched the furrowed brow of Banami.

The moment her fingertips touched her warm skin, her heart skipped a beat.

Seemingly sensing the touch of skin, Banami's head twitched slightly, her lips moving as she uttered a barely audible murmur in her sleep: "Sho... I'm sorry... Sho..."

"Xiao Xiang"... is that Miss Xiangzi's nickname?

Ai Yin stared at him blankly, the light in her eyes gradually dimming, but it was quickly replaced by a more complex emotion.

Even in his dreams, the boy still deeply missed his wife.

"Thump... thump... thump..."

My heart started pounding uncontrollably, each beat exceptionally clear, as if it were about to leap out of my chest.

Aine knew perfectly well why she felt this flutter in her heart. It was because of his steadfastness, and even more so because of the deep affection and melancholy he showed when he missed his wife, which deeply moved her.

A warm tear, without warning, slid down her cheek and landed on her finger, carrying a slight coolness. "I... I really am a fool," Aine murmured softly, her voice barely audible, tinged with self-mockery.

She's always like this; she always falls hopelessly in love with someone who already has someone else in his heart. Before, it was Su Shi; she knew Su Shi had someone else in his heart, but she still foolishly stayed by his side for four years. Now, it's this boy in front of her who only has his ex-wife in his heart.

Perhaps what she has always liked is this feeling of "wanting but not getting"? Or perhaps what truly attracts her is the boy's pure and profound affection at this moment.

Even at this moment, she had an incredibly silly thought—even if she couldn't be the person he loved most, it didn't seem to matter as long as she could stay by his side.

A friend once said she was "prone to falling in love," that she would fall for every guy she met, and she vehemently denied it back then. After all, for the past four years, her heart had been entirely focused on Su Shi, and she had never felt any attraction to anyone else. But after being "dumped" by Su Shi, she inexplicably fell for this boy she had only known for a few hours.

"Hey, Hanami-kun, can I... stay with you? Even if I'm not the one you love the most, it doesn't matter. Can I be your girlfriend, the one you love?"

“I don’t have a luxurious family background, nor am I some rich heiress. No one will stop me from being with you.”

"I think I've accidentally fallen in love with you."

Aine boldly confessed her feelings, or perhaps she only dared to say it all because she knew the boy was fast asleep.

“Let’s start as friends.” She continued softly, as if discussing it with him, or as if convincing herself, “I will let you gradually get used to my presence, and then step by step become your girlfriend, and then… become your family.”

“I…I can bring my own dowry, so you don’t need to work so hard anymore. You just need an ordinary job.”

"If you find me annoying, remember to say so, and I'll try to talk less."

At this point, Aine's cheeks were flushed crimson, her heart was pounding, and her breathing became rapid. She hesitated for a moment, then added, "If... if you agree, can I kiss your lips? If... if you don't refuse, I'll take that as a yes."

This was the boldest thing she had ever done in her life. She had never been so proactive, not even with Su Shi—not because she didn't want to, but because Su Shi had never given her such an opportunity.

Aine slowly closed her eyes, tiptoed slightly, and slowly approached Hanami's lips. The air seemed to be filled only with her rapid breathing and frantic heartbeat, and even the starlight outside the window seemed exceptionally bright.

Just as her lips were about to touch Banami's, a sharp cell phone ringtone suddenly shattered the silence in the room!

"Ah!" Aine was startled and took a step back, almost falling to the ground. She quickly steadied herself and frantically pulled her phone from her pocket. When she saw the caller ID on the screen, her pupils contracted slightly—it was Su Shi!

What made her even more nervous was that Yanami next to her seemed to be disturbed by the ringing; her brows furrowed even more, and she shifted her body as if she were about to wake up. Aine didn't dare delay and immediately pressed the answer button, bringing the phone to her ear and saying in as low a voice as possible, "Hello..."

Su Shi's voice, slightly nervous and hesitant, came from the other end of the phone: "Um... Ai Yin, you... you're home now, right? I feel... I'm very sorry about what happened today."

Su Shi actually apologized to her? And he sounded so nervous? This was something Aine had never expected. In the past, she would have been happy and excited, but now, all she wanted was to end the call quickly, afraid of waking up Banami, and also afraid that Su Shi would discover her little secret.

"It's okay, I'm home now, I'm fine, you don't need to worry." Ai Yin's voice was noticeably rapid, and her tone was somewhat perfunctory.

Hearing her voice on the other end of the phone, Su Shi looked surprised, a strange feeling rising in her heart. She frowned and quickly asked, "Aiyin, you sound like you're having trouble breathing? Are you really alright?"

"Ah, I... I'm going for a run!" Ai Yin quickly came up with an excuse. "It's getting late, let's call it a day, Su Shi, see you at school."

"Hey, Aine..." Su Shi wanted to say something more, but the phone went dead with a "beep beep beep" sound—Aine had already hung up.

This was the first time Su Shi had been hung up on by Aine.

Night running?

Su Shi stood frozen, holding her phone. She glanced up at the wall clock; the hour hand pointed to one in the morning.

Is this the time for a night run?

She knew that Aine was someone who didn't know how to lie, so she could be sure that what Aine had just said was a lie, along with that rapid breathing...

An indescribable emptiness and discomfort instantly overwhelmed her.

She didn't know how she felt—she should be happy, but the thought that Aine might be with someone else right now made her feel like she was being pricked by needles.

A multitude of emotions swirled within her, leaving her utterly exhausted. She gripped her phone tightly, but the screen still showed no message from Xiangzi.

Chapter Fifteen: Love and Hate Are Only a Hair's Breadth Apart

The morning sunlight streamed gently through the window of the rented room, casting a warm glow on the floor and dispelling the chill of the night. Ai Yin slowly opened her eyes, rubbed her somewhat heavy head, and gradually regained consciousness.

The room was quiet. She subconsciously looked around and found that Banami was no longer on the tatami mat. Just as a sense of disappointment rose in her heart, her eyes were drawn to the things on the table—a simple breakfast, a glass of slightly warm milk, and a neatly folded note next to it.

Ai Yin quickly got up, walked to the table, and picked up the note. The paper was ordinary, and the handwriting was neat and clear, with a touch of strength: "Sorry, I have to go to work. You can heat up your breakfast. The key is on the table. When you leave, just close the door and put the key on the door frame. There's nothing worth stealing right now."

Those few words, though brief, were like a warm current, instantly flowing through Aine's entire body.

She held the note, her nose slightly tingling. No one, except her mother, had ever prepared breakfast for her so thoughtfully.

She used to get up early to make all sorts of breakfasts for Su Shi, and she felt happy watching Su Shi finish eating them. But now, finally someone is reciprocating that kindness to her.

Aine picked up a rice ball and took a small bite. The rice ball was at the perfect temperature, and the filling was simple pork floss and seaweed. The taste wasn't amazing, but she found it exceptionally delicious. As she ate her breakfast, she couldn't help but giggle to herself, her mind filled with the image of Banami taking care of her last night, and the tender way he called out "Xiao Xiang" in her dream.

After finishing breakfast, Aine washed the dishes and arranged them neatly. A gentle morning breeze blew in, carrying the faint scent of fresh grass. Gazing at the city gradually awakening in the distance, Aine took a deep breath and suddenly shouted into the distance, "I've found someone I like again!"

The sound was clear and loud, echoing in the morning air. After shouting, Ai Yin covered her cheeks and couldn't help but giggle foolishly, her eyes full of anticipation and excitement.

***

At that moment, Hanami was completely unaware that a silly girl was cheering for him on the balcony of his rented apartment. He was wearing the convenience store's uniform blue uniform and a baseball cap, skillfully working behind the counter.

Life's hardships had taught him that no matter how terrible the day before, he had to get up on time to work the next day. If he didn't work, he wouldn't eat, and he would go hungry—the logic was that simple and straightforward.

Fragments of last night would occasionally flash through his mind—Aine's drunken sobs, and his own desolate figure strumming his guitar. He would also inadvertently think of Xiangzi, and the days they spent together.

Xiangzi once sent him a funny picture with the caption: "If you woke up and knew the world was about to end, would you become the savior?"

At that moment, he subconsciously replied, "There's such a thing as the world ending?"

This made Xiangzi laugh for a long time.

But now that I think about it, that carefree and happy time is long gone.

Just as my thoughts drifted away, another guest walked in.

Banami immediately composed herself, put on her standard business smile, and skillfully picked up the barcode scanner: "Hello, one meat bun and one bottle of Suntory sugar-free oolong tea, after discount, are 520 yen."

Do you need a receipt?

"Please take care, and welcome to visit again next time."

After the customer left, Hanami bent down to organize the change in the counter. Just then, a shadow suddenly fell over the counter, completely blocking out the light in front of him. He instinctively said, "Welcome..."

Before he could finish speaking, he looked up, and the smile on his face froze instantly, almost solidifying on his face.

The girl standing in front of the counter wore a well-tailored off-white dress, with long hair flowing over her shoulders and exquisite makeup. She exuded a restrained yet noble air.

It was his ex-wife, Toyokawa Shoko.

Behind her stood two tall female bodyguards in black suits, their sharp eyes scanning the surroundings.

Xiangzi's lips curled into a cold smile, his tone dripping with sarcasm: "Welcome what? As a lowly sales clerk, you can't even say 'Welcome' properly? Is this how you usually work?"

These words came out of nowhere, utterly unreasonable. Other customers who had already entered the convenience store couldn't help but stop and look in their direction out of curiosity. Banami sighed inwardly, suppressing her complex emotions, and forced a professional smile before saying again, "Welcome! How can I help you?"

Ke Xiangzi's expression remained cold, his eyes full of disdain: "He can laugh so happily right after his divorce, isn't that what you call a scumbag?"

"Oh ho—"

The customers behind them immediately perked up, their curiosity intensifying. A girl who looked like a wealthy young lady saying such things to a convenience store clerk clearly indicated a close relationship between them. This dramatic contrast in their social status piqued the interest of the onlookers.

Banami's expression changed slightly. He took a deep breath, his voice carrying a barely perceptible hint of weariness: "Xiao Xiang..."

"When we're at work, we address each other by our job titles," Xiangzi interrupted him coldly, his eyes sharp as knives. "Besides, who gave you permission to call me Xiao Xiang? Do you even deserve it?"

Banai fell silent. He could tell that Xiangzi had come here specifically to cause trouble.

She was dressed in an expensive outfit and accompanied by bodyguards, all of which flaunted her current status and how she had long since escaped the poverty she experienced when she was with him. She wanted him to regret not coming back to the Fengchuan family with her and to regret divorcing her.

Hachiman's shoulders seemed to weigh heavily on him, as if something heavy had been placed upon them. He adjusted his tone, trying to make his voice sound calm: "Excuse me, sir, is there anything you need?"

Xiangzi sneered, his gaze sweeping across the counter. He casually picked up a box of fancy-packaged glow-in-the-dark condoms and threw it in front of Banai with a "thud".

Banami's body stiffened slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

Seeing his reaction, Xiangzi's smile grew even colder: "What's so surprising? Isn't this your favorite condom?"

The moment those words were spoken, the entire convenience store fell silent. The eyes of the onlookers lit up; she appeared elegant and poised, yet her words were so explosive. Even the two female bodyguards standing behind Xiangzi couldn't help but steal a glance at their young mistress, their eyes filled with surprise.

Banami's expression was somewhat tense. He didn't speak, but silently picked up the scanner, beeped at the box of condoms, and then looked up to ask, "Is there anything else the guest needs?"

Seeing that Banami remained unmoved, a hint of annoyance flashed in Xiangzi's eyes.

She had expected such humiliation to elicit anger or embarrassment from him, but he remained as still as a stone, completely unresponsive. Xiangzi clenched her fists tightly, her nails almost digging into her palms, trying to maintain a calm expression, afraid of losing face in front of him.

An eerie silence fell over the convenience store, broken only by the soft hum of the air conditioner. After a long while, Banami spoke again, her voice tinged with helplessness: "Um, is there anything else you need? There are other customers coming up..."

The onlookers quickly waved their hands, silently chanting: We're not in a hurry! Really not in a hurry! You guys continue, we'll just watch!

But Xiangzi seemed to suddenly come to his senses. The anger on his face faded, replaced by a confident smile: "I forgot to tell you, I bought this convenience store this morning. Now, this convenience store is my property, and I'm in charge here."

Banami's eyes widened slightly, clearly not expecting her to go this far. Just then, his phone rang in his pocket. He took it out, saw the caller ID on the screen was the store manager, and quickly pressed the answer button.

On the other end of the phone, the store manager sounded apologetic and helpless, briefly explaining the situation to him—the convenience store had indeed been acquired by a big shot, and he should just follow the other party's instructions regarding his subsequent work arrangements.

After hanging up the phone, Banami's expression turned somewhat grim. What Xiangzi said was true, and it was clear that she had planned all of this beforehand.

He had lost count of how many times he'd sighed today, and said wearily, "So, can I go home now?"

He thought Xiangzi wanted to destroy him completely, making him lose even his meager income from his job.

But Xiangzi shook his head, a meaningful smile playing on his lips: "Didn't you get an advance on your salary from the previous manager? Or is your sense of responsibility at work as wretched as your sense of responsibility towards marriage?"

Banami lowered his head and remained silent. Because he had left all his money with the other party, he had used several months' salary to pay rent when he applied for the convenience store job. The store manager was very kind and agreed, but he never expected...

Xiangzi winked at the female bodyguard behind him. The bodyguard immediately understood, stepped forward, and said to the other customers in the store, "I'm sorry, the store is temporarily closed today. Please leave in an orderly manner."

The female bodyguard's tone was firm, and her eyes were sharp. Although the onlookers felt it was a pity, they didn't dare linger and could only reluctantly leave the convenience store. After shooing all the customers away, the female bodyguard stood guard at the store entrance, blocking anyone who wanted to come in or even just watching.

The young lady of the Toyokawa family, no matter what she does, someone always cleans up her mess.

Only Hachimi and Shoko remained in the convenience store. Hachimi kept his head down, clearly feeling Shoko's cold gaze, like needles piercing his skin. He had never felt time pass so slowly; every second felt like torture.

"Raise your head." Xiangzi's voice rang out again, cold and devoid of any warmth.

Banai saw that he had asked her to raise his head.

Xiangzi turned and walked to the shelf next to him, picked up a box of chewing gum, and casually threw it on the ground. With a "thud," the box of chewing gum opened, and several pieces of gum rolled out.