Gao Songdeng gazed at Dengdeng with tenderness, and seeing Dengdeng like this, she suddenly felt a pang of emotion.

The resemblance is uncanny, but rather than just resemblance, it's more accurate to say that the current "Dengdeng" is a reflection of her past self.

It's a Takamatsu lamp that hasn't been completely changed yet.

"Dengdeng, please look at me carefully and listen to what I have to say, okay?"

With a resolute expression, Takamatsu stood up from the park bench and walked over to the girl.

"Hey, haven't I been listening to Tomorin the whole time?" Teng Teng looked puzzled, not understanding why Takamatsu Teng suddenly had such a determined look in her eyes.

"I felt that this was the only way to demonstrate my determination."

"determination?"

"Yes, it is my determination, and it should be Dengdeng's determination too!"

Speaking eloquently and logically is not Gao Songdeng's forte, but even so, she now has to shoulder the responsibility and provide an opportunity for Dengdeng's change.

"Because I am you, I can understand why 'Dengdeng' wants to run away, so I don't blame Dengdeng at all!"

Don't run away. It sounds simple, but when it comes to crucial moments, how many people can honestly ask themselves if they can face their fears head-on without running away? It's more accurate to say that people like Aine are in the minority.

After all, there is only one sun in the world, but there are many pill bugs!

Both she in the past and Dengdeng now were insignificant pill bugs in the mud. She was just lucky enough to be bathed in the radiance of love and crawl out of the mud, while Dengdeng was not.

At least it doesn't seem so now.

"But running away is indeed a problem, Tomorin. I did objectively cause harm to Aine."

"So what exactly happened? Was it in RiNG?"

Dengdeng kept saying she messed up, but the question was, what exactly did she mess up? Gao Songdeng wanted to know.

“At that time, Aine did help me reconcile with everyone, but I ran away again and left everyone behind.”

"Escape?"

Gao Songdeng recalled her actions, then a smile appeared on her lips. She seemed to have done the same thing as Dengdeng had mentioned, so she had the right to speak on it!

"Aine and Riki had a big fight, and I was so scared that I ran away."

Dengdeng couldn't quite remember the reason for their argument at that time, but she definitely heard the name Xiangzi during their conversation.

"The next day, Aine came to me, hoping that I could talk to Ritsuhi again, but I refused. After school that day, I saw Ritsuhi blocking Aine at the entrance of Haneoka School..."

"I was so useless, wasn't I? If I had been braver back then and gone with Aine to explain to Riki, then... there wouldn't have been such a big misunderstanding, and Aine wouldn't have been embarrassed. And even though that happened, Aine was still able to greet me with a smile the next day..."

The more she thought about it, the more disappointed she became, and Dengdeng almost buried her head in her chest.

"Aiyin and Lixi had a fight? They even blocked the door?"

This is a completely new storyline and development that Takamatsu Akari has never heard before.

Although Aine and Riki do seem to get along, they are not inherently in conflict. This was Takamatsu Akari's initial impression. However, in this timeline, Aine and Riki experience different interactions and changes.

"Wait, Tomorin, let me see your hair!"

"Hey, my hair, what happened to my hair?"

Gao Songdeng stood in front of Dengdeng, her two small, dark red ponytails swaying slightly as she moved her head, clearly confused.

“It’s a twisted rope…” A faint blush crept onto Dengdeng’s face.

Braided rope? Dengdeng is probably referring to a hair tie, right?

Takamatsu Akari shook her head again. At this moment, two black braided ropes were tightly binding her two strands of hair at the ends.

Gao Songdeng seemed to understand, so she gently untied the two ropes and placed them in her palm, while her dark red short hair was spread out, forming a new hairstyle.

"Yes, this is it. Can I take a look?" Dengdeng pointed cautiously to Gao Songdeng's palm, her face full of curiosity.

"Yes, of course you can, but these are Nina's things. You're not trying to collect them, are you?"

"Yes, because I like these..."

"You like collecting hair ties?" Gao Songdeng looked somewhat surprised, not quite understanding why Dengdeng would like collecting such things.

After all, hair ties are considered trendy fashion items, right? She wasn't interested in them at all.

"Yeah, I like collecting stones, hair ties, canned goods, and beverage packaging!"

"No, don't you have any band-aids, Dengdeng?" Gao Songdeng asked in surprise.

"Band-Aids? I don't like collecting those things."

The gray-haired girl shook her head.

Don't you like Band-Aids?

Hearing Dengdeng's answer, Gao Songdeng seemed to understand something.

She likes collecting stones, band-aids, and all kinds of notebooks, but she absolutely dislikes canned goods, drink stickers, and hair ties, which is what Dengdeng in this timeline likes.

Different timelines will have different differences, and although they may only be minor differences, they will eventually form a huge storm.

She is Gao Songdeng, but not Dengdeng; she and Dengdeng are ultimately two different individuals.

"Okay, here you go, Tomorin. This is really nice. I'll go to the store later and see if they have this style."

Gao Songdeng nodded, then tied her hair back into a bun.

"Because of the different timelines, everyone's personality will be somewhat different, and it is precisely this difference that leads to many new events."

This is the only explanation for why Aine and Riki in this world would have such a fierce argument, with Riki even going so far as to block the door and have a further conflict with Aine.

Therefore, it seems like a miracle that they were able to reconcile and reunite as a band, especially for Dengdeng.

"call……"

Gao Songdeng let out a deep breath.

"What's wrong, Tomorin? Why are you sighing? Do you also think I'm useless and hopeless?"

Seeing the complicated expression on the girl's face, and Dengdeng's sad expression.

"No, no, I was just sighing! I didn't mean anything by it. How could Dengdeng be hopeless?!"

If Dengdeng is beyond saving, doesn't that mean that Gao Songdeng herself is beyond saving?

"The reason I sighed is because I felt that fate was unfair to Dengdeng," Gao Songdeng said seriously again.

"Is fate unfair to me? No, I think it's me..."

"No, don't say anything blaming yourself anymore, Dengdeng!"

No one likes to hear you belittle yourself like that; it will hurt some people!

She was exactly like Dengdeng back then, but Aine said she didn't like her like that because it made her feel sad and heartbroken.

Back then, Aine was there to say this, but Dengdeng wasn't. So, in that case, let her say it to Dengdeng!

"Dengdeng, do you know that some people feel joy and sadness because of Dengdeng's every move?"

"For example, I don't want to hear Dengdeng attacking herself like this, because in my opinion, Dengdeng not only has flaws... but also many, many advantages!"

"Because I'm you, Dengdeng, and I know best what's good and bad about 'Gao Song Deng'!!!"

"Being bad at speaking, prone to escapism, unable to read the room, and having a single-minded approach are all shortcomings of Takamatsu Todori. And now, apart from not escaping, I still have all the other shortcomings, but I don't think I'm worthless now."

"Takamatsu Akari... Her strengths are that she is very gentle, sincere, and willing to care about others. Once she sets her mind on something, she will act on it steadfastly. Hmm, that should be right."

Although it might seem a bit like self-praise, Gao Songdeng felt that she could at least have some of these advantages, she said with a soft smile.

"Although we live in different timelines, there are some slight differences between us, Tamamo..."

"But all in all, aren't we all like Takasatsu lamps?"

Takamatsu Teng smiled and clasped her hands to her chest, a gesture that both she and Teng Teng actually enjoyed doing!

"Compared to you... I am lucky. With the help of my dream abilities, I have overcome many difficulties, reached a future you have never reached, and seen many sights you have never seen. Simply put, telling you not to run away and to take the initiative to work hard is actually quite irresponsible."

Unlike Kita and Nina, who have help, Dengdeng is unable to learn about the future. In comparison, she seems to be much happier.

Standing on the shoulders of giants and reaping the benefits, then turning around and blaming others for not working hard or taking initiative, especially towards their counterparts in other timelines—Takamatsu Akari could never do such a thing.

"But Dengdeng... I have never stopped trying or solving difficulties just because I know the future. On the contrary, I believe that all good things and happiness should be achieved through one's own efforts and struggles."

She had been lost for a while because of the debate with Mr. Future, but fortunately, after being comforted by Aine, she cheered up and set sail again.

"Future information is a catalyst, but definitely not the driving force, Dengdeng, because I am you, so I know you are actually really amazing!"

"As long as it's Gao Songdeng, he will definitely pursue the final solution, he will stubbornly persist to the end, and he will be a band with everyone for a lifetime!"

Selfishness and self-interest trap everyone around her. If she could, she would wish all the lights in the world were like that!

"Hey, can I really do it?" Hearing Takamatsu Akari's passionate and powerful tone, the gray-haired girl also felt the vigorous and upward force in those words.

"If it's Dengdeng, of course you can, but the first step, I think you should win back Aine!"

"Win Aine back? But Aine has already formed a band with Eri, is it too late?"

Although I was somewhat touched by Gao Songdeng's encouragement, the die was cast, and Ai Yin had already formed a band!

That's Anon Toyko, and she hurt Aine. Will Aine accept her apology?

Who says one person can only play in one band?

"I'm with you, well, you'll meet her later, Dengdeng, she's... a super, super amazing girl who can perform in more than a dozen bands."

"If it's just two bands, I believe Ai Yin can handle it!"

"What about Aine's thoughts? Aine's thoughts are also very important..."

"Then why not find a way to make Aine want to form two bands? You know, Aine really likes Dengdeng the most!" Gao Songdeng's lips curled up slightly.

Regardless of which world Aine is from, she would likely be drawn to the girl named Takamatsu Akari.

Maybe? !

Volume 2 continues my go!: Chapter 162, hoho, there's even some cute lanterns to ship here!

"My favorite is Dengdeng, Tomorin, what does that mean?"

The gray-haired girl touched her short hair and said shyly.

"Of course, it means exactly what it sounds like... Aine will definitely like Takamatsu Akari, in every way."

Despite the variations, the fundamental principle remains the same: even in different timelines, as long as Chihaya Aine and Takamatsu Akari meet, their fates will inevitably become intertwined.

Takamatsu believed it wholeheartedly.

Just as humans crave fire and heat, pill bugs also constantly pursue their own warmth.

"Dengdeng, don't you like Aine?"

"Eh? Aine is really nice, just like the sun, so warm, and I... don't dislike that feeling."

If she hadn't chosen to run away and let things spiral out of control, perhaps Aine could have really helped her successfully form a band.

“Then I think that’s enough to justify Dengdeng’s actions.”

A smile bloomed on Gao Songdeng's round face. Her eyes instantly curved into crescents, and her clear eyes sparkled with tiny stars.

"Thank you...tomorin, I...I will try my best, no, but I have one more question!"

Encouraged by Gao Songdeng, Dengdeng felt empowered, but she still had some questions about him.

"Dengdeng, ask away, I'll tell you anything...

Will Tomorin reappear later?

"Of course it will reappear, but it will probably be Kita and Hatsuka then. I wonder when it will be my turn."

If it were just the two of them before, it would be fine, as the rotation speed was relatively fast. But now there are three of them, which significantly increases the time cycle. She might only be able to meet Dengdeng again at the next critical juncture.

To ensure Dengdeng wasn't confused, Gaosong Deng explained the mechanism of dreams again, including the reasons for the changes, the time, and the place.

The process of change is strongly linked to the key events in the current dream world.

"So the original owner of Tomorin's body was named Nina?"

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