Mygo, the band legend of Tokyo handsome guy

Mingze Feng couldn't remember how long it had been since he last dialed Liang's number, but it was clearly written on his phone.

Back then, a penniless rock star met a wealthy heiress willing to support him. If, as the story says, he had obediently waited for dawn inside, would he now be living a life like a servant girl with her...?

Although Naruzawa Kaede never regretted meeting Toyokawa Shoko.

"Liang, that guy, actually ran away from home."

Muttering to himself, Mingze Feng looked up at the night sky.

The night was deep, the stars were sparse, and only a few streetlights were on, making the streets seem particularly deserted.

The path stretched out from beneath our feet, and the Yamada residence was not far away, but Yamada Ryo wasn't there, and Narusawa Kaede himself probably couldn't get in.

Time flows by like water, all around is quiet, only the streetlights stand, but the familiar people are gone, leaving only the boundless night.

I wonder if Yamada Ryo will ever get a part-time job... Someone like her, she might even starve to the point of eating grass and collapsing on the roadside...

Does she have enough money on her?

Will you eat three meals a day normally if no one is watching you...?

I tried calling Liang again, but there was still no answer.

Mingze Feng's mood grew increasingly heavy.

Where could she possibly go...?

Mingze Feng leaned against the pine tree beside him. The rough bark and the gaps between the branches swayed in the wind, counting down the passing seconds.

In a flash, Naruzawa Kaede thought of Yamada Ryo's possible whereabouts.

She hates trouble so much that if she really ran away from home, she would probably ask a friend for money or ask someone for lodging right away.

Why doesn't she come looking for me...?

Through the phone screen, Mingze Feng could even see the text popping up next to him again, but unfortunately this time Mingze Feng didn't have time to chat with it or interrupt it.

Do you think they might have come before, but were stopped by someone?

Since Yamada Ryo has legs, who can stop her from going wherever she wants?

Looking down at my phone, the screen showed missed calls and unanswered text messages, which suggested that my uncle was experiencing the same thing.

Phone switched off, messages unanswered, location completely lost.

It's so cold, so cold...

No one heard.

Still no answer.

Ming Zefeng gripped his phone tightly.

People who run away from home often mistakenly believe that they need time to heal their wounds, but time is like salt to such wounds; the more they try to escape and wait, the deeper the injury becomes.

Especially for someone as independent and stubborn as Liang, the more she tries to escape, the more she needs to be found.

Yamada Ryo likes to be alone, so maybe he should look for her in a less crowded place.

Mingze Feng tightened the collar of his coat, turned around, and walked quickly towards the end of the street.

Streets and alleys, parks and shops.

No.

One person's strength is ultimately limited, while the vastness of Tokyo is almost limitless to an individual.

Naruzawa Kaede never expected to run into Yamada Ryo while walking on the street; he was just trying to calm himself down by blowing in the cold wind.

Perhaps the signs on the street will be helpful?

There was no useful information...

The wind swept through the streets and alleys, stirring up withered leaves that fluttered about, like lonely people walking alone in the night.

The dim streetlights cast long shadows, and Mingze Feng stood at the end of the shadows.

A cool night breeze rustled the bare leaves of the roadside trees. The surroundings were so empty that it felt as if he were all alone, and a strange feeling crept over him.

The streetlights stood quietly, emitting a warm but weak light. The light cast his shadow long, so long that Mingze Feng couldn't even reach it.

Just like that day, they walked side by side down the street, aimlessly strolling around. Yamada Ryo kicked at the pebbles, his gaze fixed on the streetlights in the distance, as if he were thinking about something, or perhaps just simply daydreaming.

There were many silences between the two.

Yamada Ryo really enjoyed this kind of companionship that didn't require words or deliberate silence. Narusawa Kaede, who knew this all along, would often tease her by blowing air into her face when he was with her.

At that moment, Yamada Ryo suddenly stopped and stood under the streetlight, his white breath spreading in the winter night.

Naruzawa Kaede also stopped and turned to look at Yamada Ryo.

The light shone on Yamada Ryo's face, making his features soft yet clear. His black coat made him appear slender, like a long, thin silhouette.

In my memory, Yamada Ryo was very cool. She had a lot of clothes and a great sense of style. Rather than being beautiful, she was mostly known for her captivating coolness.

"What will the future be like?" I remember Yamada Ryo asking that question.

Naruzawa Kaede casually replied, "Who can know the future?"

The night breeze ruffled her hair, and I remember when she looked up at me, she had a smile on her face. It was a light, cheerful smile.

In the shadow cast by the streetlights, the hem of her clothes swayed slightly, blurring into an unreal image at the edge of the light.

In a daze, Naruzawa Kaede thought Yamada Ryo had appeared and was about to take a step forward to hug him, but he missed.

The streetlights standing to one side vaguely remind one of this scene: they wandered aimlessly through the streets until they parted ways under a certain streetlight.

The convenience store by the roadside, still open, was brightly lit. Passing by, I noticed Yamada Ryo's figure reappeared inside; the two were eating instant noodles together. If Yamada Ryo were reading, poking her waist might yield an unexpected reward.

Even now, the surrounding temperature is still cold, and the light is still warm, but the figure that turned and left has never appeared under the streetlights again.

There was no one inside the convenience store's glass partition.

"..."

Naruzawa Kaede is searching for Yamada Ryo's whereabouts.

Where will Yamada Ryo go?

This city has thousands of places, and Yamada Ryo's shadow might be hidden in every corner, or she might not even be in this city...

Yamada Ryo couldn't possibly hide alone in that unfamiliar place for too long... Eventually, she would definitely go to find someone she knew, perhaps a friend from the Yamada family, or... perhaps him.

Musical instrument store, ring, cricle...

Naruzawa Kaede found Toyama Kasumi, who had no recollection of Yamada Ryo. She then contacted Yamabuki Saya, but there was no prior contact between them.

At the secondhand musical instrument shop that Yamada Ryo took him to, the shop assistant also said that Ms. Yamada hadn't been there for a long time.

Naruzawa Kaede clearly remembered how Yamada Ryo talked so confidently in the music store.

Coffee shops... There are too many coffee shops in Tokyo. Among the several shops that Yamada Ryo took Narusawa Kaede to, there was no news.

Where will Liang go?

The wind whips up a withered leaf, carrying it away into the distance where no one can see it.

Naruzawa Kaede remembered an old woman. A long time ago, Yamada Ryo had taken him to a second-hand clothing store. The old woman and Yamada Ryo seemed to have a good relationship.

Twenty minutes later, Mingze Feng appeared at the door of the shop. However, the shop was not open, and the owner had not left a phone number.

"It's not here either..."

Looking at the time again, it was already eleven o'clock.

It's 11 PM, and it seems there's a reason why the shop isn't open. I wonder where Yamada Ryo is.

"...maple?"

Am I hallucinating again?

"What are you doing squatting here?"

It doesn't seem like I'm hallucinating.

"..."

He turned his head to look to the left.

It was really chilly; she was wearing a loose black sweatshirt, and her hair was disheveled and draped over her shoulders.

The internet cafe sign behind her was flashing neon lights, and her long, dark blue hair and face were hidden in shadow, but from her voice and demeanor, Naruzawa Kaede recognized that the girl was Yamada Ryo.

Swallowing hard, Ming Zefeng asked tremblingly, "Have you been at the internet cafe these past few days?"

Yamada Ryo nodded, then shook his head.

"To be precise, about a month..."

"I'm uncomfortable sitting here, so I'm coming out for some fresh air."

"By the way, what are you doing here?"

Yamada Ryo's voice was calm and unhurried, as if she had long expected Narusawa Kaede to appear here.

Looking at her smile, Ming Zefeng remained silent for a moment, then took a step forward and hugged her without hesitation.

Yamada Ryo instinctively stiffened for a moment, then relaxed and silently accepted the hug.

At the same time, Mingze Feng also breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as the girl isn't angry, that's fine.

"I've been looking for you for so long." Mingze Feng's voice was a little hoarse, with a hint of helplessness. "You should have at least told me before you came here."

"What's it to you?" Yamada Ryo crossed his arms and glanced at him sideways. "Do you know how long I've been waiting for your call since that day?"

"Your father—"

"Alright, I don't want you to be distracted by me, nor do I want you to take any responsibility for me. If this is all you've come here to say, then please leave."

Yamada Ryo pouted, clearly dissatisfied with the conversation. Without hesitation, she turned and walked into the store.

Yamada Ryo's figure is about to disappear...

Mingze Feng pushed open the shop door and followed.

Chapter Twenty-Two: SickHack's Fame Spreads, Yamada Ryo's Placement

The automatic doors of the internet cafe closed behind me, cutting away the chill of the winter night while defining a boundary of warmth.

It's warm air.

The warm breeze that blew in made people squint their eyes unconsciously.

What entered my nasal cavity was an air mixed with fragrance and the smell of burnt air conditioning; it was faint, yet quite noticeable.

"Welcome! The all-night meal comes with a free energy drink!" The pretty clerk behind the counter shouted as she typed away at her computer.

Mingze Feng withdrew his gaze and searched for the figure that had just walked in.

The girl's figure had already disappeared into the cubicle area at the end of the corridor.

He took a step and followed.

When the shop assistant looked over, Mingze Feng had already turned the corner and entered the cubicle area.

The room numbers floated under the dim blue corridor lights: B1, B2...

Naruzawa Kaede saw Yamada Ryo enter that room again.

Mingze Feng grasped the doorknob of room B17.

The cool touch transmitted from his palm calmed Mingze Feng's restless heart and even his suddenly hot head gradually cooled down.

Meeting Yamada Ryo here was a truly unexpected surprise.

But what should I say to the girl?

Cool... what do I need?

I hugged the girl again after a long time. She seemed to have lost weight. She ran back when I mentioned family earlier. How long has she been here?

When I hugged Yamada Ryo just now, she didn't have any smell, which means she was cleaning herself. Thinking back carefully, her clothes weren't wrinkled or dirty either.

Did you escape to this place just to hide from someone?