Will the plagiarism girl be a substitute for the preference for women?

Even though the person asking was Deng, Li Xi hesitated for a long time before finally speaking without making eye contact with Deng:

"that……"

That guy almost spat out of Lixi's mouth, but she immediately shook her head and changed her words:

"China, you just called me a word I don't like..."

Because of Chika's importance to the lamp, Riki calls Chika "Chika".

Of course, this is one point.

Another point is that Chika also said, "My name isn't Hey."

I've started calling you by your name in front of others, so please don't call me by any other nickname.

This message could have been sent to Chika via LINE, but Riki kept it to himself.

She always speaks very frankly, but unfortunately, she doesn't say much out loud.

"So that's how it is..." Su Shi felt that this awkward situation was a bit strange.

I didn't expect it was a matter of how I addressed you.

In my memory, China did not have a habit of giving others nicknames.

It's possible that she had a relapse after following Li Xi backstage, and thus used insulting language to attack Li Xi's departure.

As for what word was used, Su Shi didn't ask. She felt that no one would want to repeat the term that had angered her.

However, the lamp asked a question.

"What do you call me, Chizuru?"

This made Su Shi lift her upper body off the back of the chair, eager to persuade Deng that there was no need to ask further questions.

I also felt a little annoyed that the light was the same as before, and my thought process was a bit strange.

If it were Su Shi herself, she would probably apologize on behalf of China, rather than being a curious person and trying to find out things she shouldn't know.

Interpersonal relationships are not the same thing as the stone that a lamp is interested in.

But Su Shi stopped talking.

Because she wasn't a light, Lixi received nothing from her other than kindness and gentleness.

Therefore, Su Shi could only maintain this relationship, instead of asking questions she shouldn't and then getting a reply like, "Is this important to you?"

But when it comes to Xiangzi and Qianna, he has an uncontrollable urge to understand them...

As for the lamp, it seems to be a very important spiritual pillar for Lixi, although Su Shi can hardly understand it either.

Su Shi was very pleased to see Deng grow up in Crychic, but she still couldn't quite empathize with Li Xi's strong sense of dependence on Deng.

In short, even though Deng asked a question that was sensitive to Lixi, Lixi didn't reject Deng.

Thinking about it this way, Su Shi realized that the one with the problem with her thought process wasn't the lamp, but herself.

As expected, Lixi only embarrassedly explained the situation and blamed herself, saying, "It's my fault."

The lamp didn't ask again, but instead rubbed its fingers on the water glass, looking somewhat frightened.

"So... can the band still continue?"

Seeing that Deng was worried about the band, Lixi immediately took a step closer and put his hand on his chest to reassure him.

"It will definitely work! The misunderstanding from earlier is nothing to worry about. I'll have a good talk with China."

"Um……"

The light was slightly less intense, but her face, reflected in the water glass, still carried a hint of worry.

"Alright, Xiaodeng, believe what Xiaolixi said, everything will be fine."

Su Shi shifted slightly toward the light and handed over an earphone.

"Listen to some music to relax, and we can have a proper chat when they get back."

After the lamp handed over the earphones, Su Shi started playing Wayhome, then raised a fist and cheered.

"Come on, Timehome, it's time to find a way home! Back to the home called a band!"

The lamp's gaze shifted from the water glass to Su Shi. After a moment of surprise, a subtle smile gradually appeared on its face, and then it corrected Su Shi's pronunciation.

“Chika taught me,” the lamp added.

"Hmm, it seems that Chizuru's English class is really worth enrolling in," Su Shimi said with a smile.

"English……"

Li Xi muttered the word, remembering that he had stayed up too late studying music composition last night and had fallen asleep in his English class this morning.

"well……"

……

Meanwhile, in the safety passage leading to the restrooms in RiNG, there is a relatively secluded corner with less foot traffic.

Aine asked again what had happened, but received no response. So she stayed with China in the corner without saying a word.

He simply let China hug his arm and cry, handed her a tissue, and smoothed her messy hair.

If the other person doesn't want to say anything, just stay by her side.

Chapter 90 Licking can still relieve the wound

Aine dislikes a somber atmosphere, and when others are feeling down, she tries to cheer them up.

However, it's not always possible to improve someone's mood with just a few words.

For example, if someone is trapped in pathological autism, no matter how comforting the words are, they will only receive them sensorily, but will not respond.

Sadness and depression are like a dense layer of dark clouds, surrounding and enveloping the mind, isolating it from everything outside. Terrible memories keep surfacing in the clouds, trapping the person inside. The heavy pressure and humid air make it hard to breathe.

Then, these emotions intensify, as if a room filled with thick rubber padding around a mental patient is beginning to collapse inwards, squeezing the person inside.

It doesn't cause intense pain like a fortress of copper or iron; its elastic and resilient texture, when it applies pressure, gives one a little room to move.

But every movement was so strenuous, with a constant force pushing me back, causing muscle soreness and gradual weakness, leaving me only able to curl up inside.

Anger, or perhaps sadness, a jumble of negative thoughts filled China's mind, leaving her with no energy to respond to others.

At this time, hugging a pillow, burying your head in it, and letting your body be wrapped in a blanket, surrounded by softness, will make you feel better.

It can also be a friend's shoulder, adding a touch of human warmth.

"...There's really nothing I can do."

Aine dislikes somber atmospheres and dealing with people who easily fall into sadness, which is a consequence of her own actions, but occasionally, she is willing to suffer the consequences.

And that dislike often comes when you see the other person crying alone.

When the other person leans on my arm and cries, this unpleasant feeling is greatly reduced, and I even gain a little bit of... honor from "being needed"?

This isn't exactly a precise description.

China did not reveal what she had gone through; Aine only saw her crying beside her.

Instinct guided Aine to experience certain things, but Aine herself did not pay special attention to her own feelings.

It's like passing by a scenic spot, stopping briefly to admire the scenery, picking a few flowers, without giving it much thought.

Similarly, when one cannot receive an answer and has no words to comfort them, but can only offer silent companionship, there is no need for much thought; all that is needed is to satisfy a certain emotion through action.

Instinct guided Aine, and in this simple companionship, she savored the wet look in his eyes, the faint blush left on his fair face after being wiped with the tissue she handed him, and vaguely felt the cheek pressed against hers through the layer of clothing with the not-so-extensive touch of her shoulder.

Instead of using a comb, he simply combed her hair with his hands, and wiped her face with a tissue, as if repairing a crack in a porcelain doll in a rather crude way.

The origin of the cracks in the doll is unknown.

I don't understand what caused China to sob.

The method of making the porcelain dolls is unclear.

He was not an expert in psychoanalysis.

Simply enjoy the simple repair process; no sophisticated techniques are required.

Simply offer companionship, without needing to carefully choose your words.

Then he put the porcelain doll into the cabinet.

After that... after being clung to by China for so long, and having her feelings of care satisfied, boredom and weariness gradually crept into her heart.

I wanted to use the arm that wasn't being held to take out my phone and scroll through some short videos, but I felt a little embarrassed.

After all, silence, though the simplest form of companionship, also serves to alleviate discomfort, and doing anything else will affect its effectiveness.

How long will this last?

Ai Yin stared at the ceiling, which was painted so brightly it was almost blinding, looking slightly lost.

The monotonous color scheme of this secluded corner, just like its "safe passage" positioning, does not provide an environment suitable for people to stay in for a long time.

……

So, they really want to take some action to change this situation?

No, it's no use. Right now, it seems that Chizuru's heart is bound by shackles that are difficult to pry open with words.

Is medication the only option left?

"Does Chizuru have any medicine in her bag?" Aine asked tentatively, leaning closer.

But the other person seemed lost in thought, preoccupied with what medicine to use to improve their mood.

Aine tried to contact Su Shi again, hoping to get some information.

Then she received a reply saying, "Lixi said it was her own problem, she misunderstood Qianna's joke."

This reply omitted the fact that "China used a word that Ritsuki didn't like to refer to the latter," making Aine more inclined to believe that it was Ritsuki's problem.

"Is Chizuru feeling any better?"

At the beverage shop, although they had all decided to wait for Aine and Chinatsu to return before having a proper talk, Suze knew that Chinatsu's illness might not allow her to go back.

Therefore, in her communication with Aine, Su Shi was not in a hurry to bring the two of them back, but instead focused on China's condition.

"It seems...not." Aine said truthfully.

"Please take good care of China, Ai-yin. I'm a little sorry for the trouble I've caused on my first visit."

"It's alright, I'll take good care of her. By the way, how's Xiaodeng doing?"

As Su Shi had expected, Aine still cared about her classmates, which made it easier for her to hand over the decision to Aine and ease her pressure.

"I'm a little embarrassed to say this, but just now, to be considerate of Deng's feelings, I told her that it's normal for there to be friction in a band, and that we could talk it over properly when you guys get back, and the problem would be resolved quickly. But, right now, it seems like Xiao Qiannai isn't able to come over..."

“Indeed…”

Ai Yin thought that it was alright for Suze to say that in order to take care of Touka's feelings.

Taking China back in this state wouldn't be quite right.

On the other hand, after entrusting the decision to Su Shi, she had nothing else to do but suggest an idea to Li Xi.

"Little Lixi, I think the best way to get Qianna back is for you to promise to apologize to her."

Li Xi glanced around reluctantly, her pupils moving left and right. After unintentionally glancing at the lamp with a pleading look in her eyes, she began to ponder.

Regardless, she is someone the Light values, and the new band needs her.

Moreover, I was indeed too self-centered just now, and I felt somewhat sorry for her.

Finally, Lixi slowly nodded, while Su Shi informed Aine.

"Li Xi is planning to apologize to Xiao Qian Nai. Should we have Xiao Qian Nai come over?"

Ai Yin remains not very optimistic about this.

She felt that China might not be as good as others after accepting the apology; she might still be deeply blaming herself for making that joke in her own closed-off space.

Of course, this is Aine's guess; Chinatsu's current state of mind is complex and chaotic.

The easiest thing to explain in words is the depression that comes when things don't go as planned.

She wanted to deliberately project a sense of "subordination" to alleviate Lixi's pressure, but a single way of addressing him caused dissatisfaction. Even after changing to a more positive nickname, she was still asked to change it back.

At the same time, I felt that my behavior just now was indeed somewhat embarrassing and confusing, and that I shouldn't have done it.