Can Lixi look at me alone?

“I’m sorry, Yuzuki. I’ve made so many mistakes… and I shouldn’t have forgotten you. I’m willing to give up my family business, give up all my options… to be by your side and make up for the mistakes I made in childhood. If you’re willing, you can also… consider me your older sister. This time, I will fulfill my responsibilities.”

“I love every single moment I spend with Yuzuki. I feel comfortable just being by your side. You’re not allowed to take sleeping pills anymore, and you’re not allowed to pay me to be with you anymore… After all, I’m free for you.”

"I recommend the novel titled 'Romance Can Develop Between Childhood Sweethearts'."

"Hmm... Actually, I didn't intend to say these things from the beginning, because... I feel that Yuzuki's life is already very happy now. There's no need to bring up those things from the past, right? Maybe, from the moment we met, I should have held you tightly."

I love you, Yuzuki.

I love you all, every reader who has made it this far.

Let's end the story of Yuzuki for now. I'm tired. There's not a single positive emotion to sustain me. All my love has been torn to shreds, trampled into the ground, and used little by little as a tool for generating buzz.

But a story needs an ending, and I only like happy endings.

So, it's over.

Regarding Su Shi's romantic storyline, I was originally planning to include Mana, as well as Touzuki's reconciliation, and more...

These are all unlikely to be written down.

I wonder if everyone is satisfied with this ending?

A new book about Arknights is currently in production and will be released next month.

I really love Yuzuki and Mutsuki, I love them so much.

I'm sorry, I tried my best.

If any readers feel that this chapter is significantly weaker than before, I can only say that I tried my best, but I still couldn't overcome the psychological blow of WSD. This is why I chose to stop updating—because I genuinely can't write anything good anymore.

This isn't the end, it means it's on hiatus! Don't go around saying I've finished it, kids!

Volume 1 Crychic!!!: Prologue - The Beginning of the Story

I hate this world.

Chika Yuzuki got up from the floor that was being used as a bed.

There are too many rules in this world, such as the fact that people must sleep and must find something to use as a bed to sleep on.

Sleeping is a waste of time.

The girl didn't even want to wear clothes at home.

Because getting dressed is also a waste of time.

Sunlight streamed into the small villa through the tightly drawn curtains.

Yuzuki, who had forgotten how long it had been since she had drawn back the curtains, walked nonchalantly toward the refrigerator that could produce food.

"Let me think, Mr. Refrigerator. What do I need to do for you to provide me with food?"

In stark contrast to her respectful words, she rudely opened the refrigerator door.

The empty refrigerator prompted her to gently close the refrigerator door.

"Mr. Refrigerator's appetite is getting bigger and bigger..."

Like a girl who had discovered something fun, Yuzuki licked her soft pink lips and repeatedly opened Mr. Refrigerator's mouth, pretending that he was talking to her.

She heard Mr. Refrigerator tell her that he was innocent, and that he wanted her to go and buy enough food for two people.

She shut the refrigerator.

"Okay, I'll go buy enough food."

She took clothes out of the closet and put them on herself one by one in order.

Oh dear, what if I just went out like this and found out it was the end of the world? Wouldn't that be a little more fun?

With hope that flames were burning everywhere in the streets, Yuzuki pushed open the door of the shelter.

Hmm... Is there any difference compared to the last time I went out?

Can't remember.

The girl closed the door, ready to waste her time.

what to eat?

Eating whatever you want is a waste of time, buying whatever you want is a waste of time, and even thinking about these things is a waste of time.

As Yuzuki walked down the street, she searched for the umpteenth time how not to waste time, only to find the same result as before.

Even staring at the fountain all day would be a waste of time.

Mr. Fountain kindly reminded her.

The pink-haired girl, who bowed to the fountain, continued searching for a way to make the most of her time.

After greeting a passerby who might or might not know her, but at least recognized her, Yuzuki remembered the purpose of her outing.

Mr. Refrigerator is very hungry, and so is she.

She needs to go out and find something to eat.

vegetable market.

You can buy a lot of food here.

She stuffed handfuls of yen into the other person's hand and waited for the change to be given before picking up the fresh vegetables she had just bought.

What can you do without wasting time?

Yuzuki didn't know the answer to that question.

Just as she didn't know why her parents thought she was wasting her time and left her at home.

Perhaps if I do something meaningful, my parents will come back.

But what constitutes a meaningful thing?

Meaningful things are things that don't waste time. For example, you know that Mom and Dad won't be coming back, right? That's what you consider a meaningful thing.

Yuzuki understood, yet it seemed she didn't.

But the change was already in her pocket; she knew… that was the rule at the market. Now she had to go home and feed Mr. Refrigerator's big belly.

Doing this is a waste of time, but it gives her more time to waste, so it doesn't count as a waste of time.

Yuzuki was happy that she had found something meaningful to do.

Like the piano lady I've played before, it's something meaningful.

Mom just thought that playing with Miss Piano was a waste of her time, so she couldn't find Miss Piano anymore.

Hmm... the sun is so strong.

Will I melt in the sun? Will I turn into a puddle of liquid? Will I stick to other people's feet? Is this a waste of time...?

The girl, who hadn't been in the sun for too long, felt a little dizzy, but the heavy bags in her hands prevented her from finding a place to rest comfortably.

The rules of this world require her not to throw things in the middle of the road.

"Um...am I going to die?"

She felt something push her hard. The next moment, a car sped past her.

"Hey! What are you doing? Standing there on the zebra crossing, lost in thought?"

It's a very pleasant voice.

His azure eyes gradually focused.

The azure sky, the beautiful sunset, and the lovely flowers lining the road entered her world as that figure appeared.

The girl, who seemed to be in shock, helped her pick up the fallen fruits and vegetables.

Then he helped her up, took the bag from her hand, and led her to the other side of the road.

"Hey, what are you doing?"

How are you? Can you hear me?

The black-haired girl, worried that she might fall and hurt her head, waved her finger in front of her.

"Th-thank you. I'm fine, thank you for your help."

After realizing what was happening, Yuzuki tried to take the bag from him, but was refused.

"Let me take it for you."

Yuzuki suppressed her excitement and nodded gently, her delicate features presenting her with a beautiful and gentle smile.

"Thank you, but these are a bit heavy... I can help you."

She seemed somewhat unaccustomed to such a gentle attitude, her tightly closed lips parting and closing in Jieyue's eyes before she managed to squeeze out a single sentence.

"It's okay... I'm the drummer."

Some girls, worried that she might not know that drummers are generally quite strong, regretted their own rambling.

"Drummer...is it the kind of drummer used in rock bands?"

Yuzuki searched her mind for all sorts of random knowledge.

After receiving an affirmative answer, she happily crossed her arms in front of her chest.

"I can use the keyboard..."

Yuzuki, who had intended to wait for her to continue asking questions, was puzzled as to why she simply nodded and then stopped talking about the topic. But it's alright…

Where do you live?

Lixi felt ashamed that someone had discovered she was secretly playing the drums... So why did she blurt out that earlier?

Could it be... that I'm secretly hoping this seemingly soft guy will say I'm even better than my sister?

"...It's just ahead."

Yuzuki's gentle smile and voice made her feel a little flustered, and she wanted to get her home as soon as possible and leave.

The drummer, who was constantly worried that her words might hurt Yuzuki, watched as Yuzuki fumbled for her keys in front of her house.

After her fingers touched the key for the eighth time, Yuzuki thought it was about time. So she put on an apologetic smile.

"terribly sorry……"

The girl with a beauty mark in front of him paused for a moment.

"You mean you didn't bring your keys?"

……

I'm sorry, I just... wanted to spend more time with you.

While apologizing, Yuzuki waited for the locksmith.

"What about your family?"

The girl, somewhat puzzled as to why she needed to find someone to unlock the door since she didn't have her keys, asked a question.

"Um... I live alone."

Yuzuki silently apologized to Mr. Refrigerator, who was starving.

"Sorry... my name is Shiina Tatsuki."

Li Xi...

"My name is Chika Yuzuki. Thank you, Shiina-san, for helping me carry these things for so long."

Dividing line

Children, I'm back!

This time, there won't be anything like the last time with Soyo. It's a truly sweet and fluffy story!

Love you guys!

Volume 1 Crychic!!!! Chapter 1: Thousand Flowers and Moonlit Night