Apartment building, room 203.
"Jingqin, I'm so sorry, I said the wrong thing in a moment of impulse!"
In the cramped room, Shiina Riki clasped her hands together, bowed her head, and spoke apologetically.
"No, no, I misunderstood. That's why I should apologize."
Jing Qinren scratched the back of her head and laughed sheepishly.
"And me too! Nina-chan, it's all my fault for not considering your feelings!"
Gao Songdeng's eyes were brimming with tears, and he looked as if he wanted to tear himself to pieces.
"It's not that serious, Tomorin!"
She waved her hand hastily, feeling both confused and touched.
She was initially a little unhappy, but that has completely disappeared now.
"I should be the one apologizing."
"I get angry for no reason, leaving people confused and then running away. I have a terrible temper, like a hedgehog."
Jing Qinrencai's lips drooped slightly, with a bitter smile.
This is how it is with MMK, this is how it is with Subaru, and even today with To...
Morin and the others were also included.
As soon as one subjectively perceives even the slightest bit of malice in another, or even if the other person is not malicious, one immediately unleashes one's own sharp edges, demonstrating one's aggressiveness.
Did it protect you? Perhaps, but it also hurt others.
"No, that's not how it is, Nina-chan, you're wrong!"
Takamatsu's amber eyes flashed with a firm light, directly refuting her statement.
"It seems the training wasn't in vain. Now it's time for Xiaodeng to graduate..."
Chihaya Aine smiled and subtly took two steps back, casually pulling Shiina Tatsuki, who was still feeling guilty, along with her.
"I...I don't know how to say it..."
Gao Songdeng frowned, trying to organize his thoughts clearly, but it was still a bit difficult.
"Oh, right, right, the notebook!"
In a panic, Takamatsu found her notebook in her schoolbag.
"Nina, look at this page."
She turned to the page where she had drawn the pill bug, and slowly approached the celery.
"This pill bug is mine..."
"That sun is Aine..."
"Before the sun rises, pill bugs live in the cold, damp underground."
Gao Songdeng pointed his little finger at the part of the painting, looking very serious.
"The pill bug longed for the warmth of the sun, but the night was so long and endless. It waited and waited, and one day, the sun finally came."
At this point, Gao Songdeng's lips curled up slightly, and he looked instantly happier.
"Even though the sun was out, the pill bug hesitated."
"The cave's exit was right in front of it; it only needed to take a single step to bask in the sunlight, but the pill bug began to doubt itself."
"Can I really step into this sunlight? Isn't darkness the right place and home for me?"
"The sun is so bright, and the pill bug is so tiny..."
Listening to Takamatsu's vivid explanation, Izayoi Niina did not become impatient, but instead gradually became immersed in the story she had created.
"The pill bug was a little scared, but it never expected that the sun would actually set directly to find it."
The pill bug was puzzled by the sun's behavior, so it asked the sun, "Why did you come to find me?"
The sun looked helpless: "I hope you can come out and keep me company. I think I need you."
The pill bug was surprised and asked, "You are the sun, why do you need a tiny pill bug like me?"
The sun merely smiled wryly: "I am the sun, that's true. Although my light and heat are very warm, they still need life. Without life, my light and heat are meaningless."
"The pill bug is still doubting itself. If that's the case, then why not just invite other life forms? It's just a pill bug."
The sun simply shook its head: 'Whether it's other life forms or myself, we are all the same; we all need each other.'"
"Those woodlice help loosen the soil, and over time, suitable soil for plant growth will appear. Only then will this land become more beautiful, and more plants and animals will need the sun."
"So the sun smiled and reached out its hand to the pill bug: 'That's why I can't live without you, because it can only be you; there are some things only you can do.'"
"Finally, the pill bug emerged from its burrow, which it had never left before, and basked in the sunlight for the first time."
With Takamatsu Takamori's rhythmic and melodic narration, the story in the picture book finally came to an end.
Book One: Confusion Together: Chapter Twenty-Eight - True Damage is the Most Real Damage
"Aine taught me that a person has both strengths and weaknesses, so you can't keep talking about your bad points."
Gao Songdeng continued speaking slowly, his face flushed from telling stories.
"If I'm a pill bug with good points, then Nina is..."
"A hedgehog with its strengths!"
"Although I haven't known Nina for very long and haven't discovered many of her good qualities yet, I think I'll discover more and more in the future, and even in the long run, throughout my life!"
"I'm not good at praising people, but I know that Nina is definitely not as bad as she says!"
Gao Songdeng was panting heavily; it was the first time she had ever spoken so much in one breath.
"Tomorin, sob sob sob..."
Jing Qinrencai's eyes instantly reddened, and glistening tears broke free from their confinement, slowly sliding down her cheeks.
"nailed it."
"So now you know my good intentions, rikki."
Meeting Shiina Tatsuki's resentful gaze from beside her, Chihaya Aine looked completely at her beck and call.
Tomorin is learning and applying what she's learned right away. Does that mean she's a genius?
Nina needed to release the pent-up frustration and resentment she had been holding back. After crying for a while, her mood gradually returned to normal.
"Ding dong."
The phone vibrated and made a sound. Jing Qinren wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and then opened it.
"It's a message from MMK."
“'Come to my house immediately.'”
Isn't this the future Tomorin talked about before? So it's today!?
She hesitated and looked up at Takamatsu, but Takamatsu just smiled.
"Nina, cheer up! Talk to Subaru-chan properly. She's really good to you, probably just as good to you as she is to Nina-chan, right?"
"Yes, thank you, tomorin. I will do my best!"
A smile played on her lips; Jingqin Rencai knew.
Today she gained another friend who truly cares about her.
"Tomorin, you know what? You just looked like a really mature adult!"
Close to Takamatsu Akari's side, Chihaya Aine whispered in her ear with a smile.
"Really? Does that mean I'm one step closer to being human?"
Takamatsu smiled.
She loves Aine's praise the most, and if she wants Aine to praise her more, she has to work even harder!
"By the way, you can come with me. Aren't you going to see MMK?"
"Hey, is it okay, Nina?"
Chihaya Aine asked in confusion.
Although Igarashi accepted their apology, it did not mean that their relationship had progressed any further.
Sometimes, people need to have a sense of proportion.
"Yeah, sure."
Jingqin Rencai smiled, while glancing at the bags of snacks and fruits next to Shiina Riki.
It would be such a waste not to properly give away all these things that Shiina Tatsuki went through so much trouble to bring them.
"I trust Tomorin's judgment, and... um?"
As she laughed and talked, she caught a glimpse of a corner of the plastic bag out of the corner of her eye—an album with a blue cover.
Driven by curiosity, Izayoi opened the scattered plastic bags and took out the album.
"!!!"
Her eyes widened instantly, filled with surprise and disbelief, shining like stars in the night sky that had been instantly illuminated.
"This is actually di"
Amond Dust's "Empty Box" album! It was released before MMK left the group!
With the joy of seeing a precious treasure, Izayoi's eyes lit up, and she turned to look at Shiina Tatsuki again.
"Shiina-kun, is this yours?"
"Ah, yes, it's mine."
"Since I came here to learn from and visit my seniors, I naturally wanted to show them some respect. I happened to find it at a physical record store near my home, but it was secondhand."
Of course, Shiina Tatsuki only told half the story; she actually looked for this album at two or three stores before finally finding it.
With a look of longing in her eyes, Iori gritted her teeth, bent down, and made her plea.
"I really like this album. Shiina-san, could you sell it to me? I might not have that much money right now, but I'll get a part-time job later!"
"Eh--"
Shiina Tatsuki looked a little flustered; she really hadn't expected Iori Nina to like this album so much.
In her panic, she looked at Chihaya Aine who was standing to the side.
Shiina Tatsuki herself probably didn't realize that in this emergency, she subconsciously wanted to rely on Aine.
Understanding Riki's pleading look, Aine's lips curled up, and at the same time, she made a series of funny faces, displaying a variety of expressions.
"Say yes, say yes!"
Shiina Tatsuki interpreted this meaning.
Shiina Tatsuki isn't really interested in collecting albums; she's more interested in catering to Nina's tastes. If Nina really likes it, she wouldn't mind giving the album to Nina.
"Ahem, ahem, since Jingqin likes it so much, then I'll sell it to you."
The harsh words that came out of Shiina Tatsuki's mouth showed that she really had little experience with this kind of situation.
"Thank you so much, thank you Taki!"
After receiving Shiina Tatsuki's permission, Izare Nina smiled even more happily, and unconsciously changed her way of addressing him to Tatsuki.
This was the first time she had ever seen anyone outside of Kumamoto paying attention to anything related to Diamond no Kitan, especially since it was a CD from the Hollow Box... Izayoi felt incredibly happy at that moment.
"Yes, it's okay, Ni, Nina."
Shiina Tatsuki's face felt slightly warm, though she was a little embarrassed...
But now her relationship with Nina should have thawed, right?
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