Can Lixi look at me alone?

"Because Hailing will stop me."

Why are you so determined to hurt yourself?

Hai Ling, feeling both angry and helpless, flipped her hand over and pointed to the spot where the blade had been aimed at her, asking her a question.

"Then why did you hesitate just now? What were you afraid of?"

She heard an answer that angered her even more than what she had heard on the Ferris wheel.

"I'm afraid of getting the floor dirty, because it's a hassle to clean."

After a brief silence, Hailing reached out and patted her head.

"So, in Yuzuki's heart, I won't worry about Yuzuki because of something like this, right?"

Yuzuki nodded.

"Hmm, I don't know... Does Hailing have any reason to worry about me? Money isn't..."

Her shoulders were grabbed, and she was forced into the chair.

"Because you're the one I'm worried about."

Looking at the exquisite face so close to her, Yuzuki suddenly found herself enjoying the feeling of being treated so roughly.

Want more.

"Why are you worried about me? What is there to worry about? To Hailing, I'm just an ordinary...classmate, right? Maybe not even a friend..."

More and more hurtful words came out of her mouth, but she didn't react at all.

Hailing, who had spent the night with her at the coffee shop and then taken care of her at her home, was now truly angry.

"Is that how Yuzuki sees me?"

The pink-haired girl shrank back somewhat fearfully, then glared back defiantly.

"Isn't that right? Hailing also..."

Hai Ling helped her up.

The support musician ate her already cold lunch as if she didn't exist.

That made me angry.

Yuzuki touched her pocket, which was empty of a knife. If she didn't care about me at all, why did she argue with me?

Why don't you just promise me you'll use money to maintain this relationship? Is there any need to say so much?

"..."

She watched as Hailing gracefully cleaned the corner of her mouth.

That's enough, isn't it? Your anger should be over by now, right? Shouldn't you talk to me now?

She watched as Hailing took her hand and led her out of the restaurant, where they went to play on each of the amusement park rides...

It's simply about keeping her company.

It's just 'playing'.

He had no expression, no words, he simply stayed by her side, coming and going as she pleased.

Yuzuki tugged hard at the corner of her clothes.

But Hai Ling pretended not to notice and continued to pull Jie Yue toward the next amusement park ride.

"I want ice cream, let go."

She released Jieyue.

"What flavor do you want? It's my treat."

"..."

"I don't want to play this anymore. Do you have any suggestions?"

"..."

"I don't want to play anymore, let's go back."

"..."

Why haven't you said a single word to me yet?

Yuzuki couldn't understand why, even though Hailing was always with her, she couldn't feel happy at all.

Hai Ling is clearly very obedient to her, but... she just feels unhappy.

Very unhappy.

Because this isn't the kind of companionship she wants, but she's only just realized it.

"Hailin? Shall we go home...?"

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Volume 1 Crychic!!!: Chapter 85 I Can Do Anything

Why…

Why isn't Hailing saying anything? Did I...do something wrong again? It really is because of that knife...

But this is mine! This is my body. What I want to do shouldn't be any of Hailing's business, right?

In Hai Ling's mind, I should be very light too.

After all, that's just the kind of person I am; nothing I do will make others like me.

As Hai Ling pulled her towards other rides, Yuzuki kept trying to get Hai Ling to talk. After all, the reason she sought out Hai Ling was to have a fun day, but she wasn't happy at all right now.

She believed that if Hailing chatted with her, she would be much happier than she was now.

But the girl, who had already made up her mind to ignore her, remained silent and let go of her hand when Yuzuki tried to shake it off.

Seeing that Yuzuki suddenly stumbled and almost fell to the ground due to her own strength, Hailing went to her side and helped her up.

"Do you want to continue playing?"

Looking into her emotionless emerald eyes, Yuzuki suddenly felt a pang of grievance.

Why is she treating me like this? Why can't Hailing have a proper chat with me? Why—I just wanted to have a fun day, but Hailing is ignoring me like this?

"Be with me like you are in the morning."

She gave the order.

Hai Ling shrugged and refused her order.

"The moon in the morning is completely different from the moon now."

What does it mean to be completely different?!

She couldn't understand Hailing's needs. She didn't understand what Hailing needed from her in order to spend time with her properly. She didn't know why Hailing wouldn't tell her what she wanted.

Yuzuki pondered again and again what she had left, even considering that Hailing actually liked her…

No, money... money!

I still have money…

Yes, it must be for extra money, but they're too embarrassed to ask...

"I...money is fine, I just need..."

Before she could finish speaking, the black-haired girl headed for the exit. After glancing behind her to make sure Yuzuki was following, she hailed a taxi.

Then he opened the car door, shoved Yuzuki inside, and sat down next to her.

"No! It's not four o'clock yet, you can't..."

Hailing, understanding her thoughts, shook her head and then took out her phone. She pressed the refund button on the transfer page and then showed the phone screen to Jieyue.

"Now? Can I send you back now?"

In Yuzuki's eyes, the only relationship between them was money. Having realized this, Hailing proactively severed this unhealthy connection, crossing her arms and waiting for Yuzuki's response.

Watching the amusement park recede into the distance through the car window, Jieyue leaned back in her seat, facing off against Hailing in silence.

Since Hailing agreed to come and keep me company, it must be because she wants to get something from me.

Her fingers played with the soft, pink strands of hair.

But she had nothing but money.

Even Mr. Refrigerator and Mr. Security Door are gone.

Hailing is unhappy now, it must be because I didn't give her what she wanted.

But Hailing won't tell me what she wants, so I can only guess here...

"Hailing."

Her hand quietly slid from the seat toward Hailing's fingers, but the other woman seemed to know her intentions clearly, so she calmly crossed her arms, thwarting her attempt.

"..."

Why... are you still not saying anything...?

Is it fun to torture me like this?

She wasn't sure what her expression was, but she knew it wasn't her usual smile.

The support musician, noticing that she was already crying, softened and gave her some tissues.

what is going on actually?

Hai Ling couldn't understand it.

How could Jieyue have mistaken her for someone who is greedy and only cares about money?

Their thoughts came to a standstill along with the car.

Got home.

Jieyue only remembered after Hailing patted her on the back.

This is her new home.

After apologizing to the driver, I paid the fare, got out of the car, and took out my keys to open the security door.

As Hailing was about to leave after seeing her arrive home, she felt her wrist being grabbed.

"Now that Miss Chika Yuzuki is home, how about you let go of this money-grubbing playmate of mine?"

Still very angry.

Hai Ling stood with her hands on her hips, waiting for Jie Yue to explain.

Why do people treat her as someone who only works for money?

As a mercenary, she was used to being talked about like that.

They said she was greedy for money and would do anything for a fee.

She had heard these words countless times, but she had never gotten angry.

Because it's not worth it. Some people... some employers she probably won't encounter again in her lifetime.

So it doesn't matter what they say about her.

Hai Ling pretended that these words didn't exist.

嗏

"Would you like to have dinner with me? I'll make it..."

Seemingly feeling that her attempt to persuade him to stay wasn't sincere enough, Yuzuki added another sentence.

"Please... Hailing."

The girl, whose heart had softened, followed her into her new home. After glancing at the messy floor she hadn't noticed that morning, she sat down on the sofa.