I save a pathological girl with a twisted love story.

Only each other.

Natsugiri Kai and Asahi Aoi walked one after the other, with Asahi Aoi in front and Natsugiri Kai behind.

Every time Asahi Aoi turned to look at Natsugiri Kai, she looked up at her.

Every time Natsugiri Kai looks at Asahi Aoi, she looks down at her.

The two didn't exchange a word until they reached the shoe cabinet, at which point Xia Wuzhao asked, "Aren't you going to work at the library today?"

"Ah."

Asahi bent over, one hand supporting herself on the shoe cabinet, the other hooking onto the shoes.

The soles of her feet, encased in calf socks, were crammed into the shoes, but perhaps because the shoes were a bit small, they were difficult to put on.

Even after putting them on, you still have to pull your fingers out.

Xia Wuzhao glanced at it; it was red from being squeezed.

"Because it's only early September, people haven't gotten out of the holiday mood yet. Basically, no one goes to the library."

As the girl spoke, she tiptoed and tapped her toes.

To make the shoes more comfortable to wear.

After doing these things, the girl looked at Xia Wuzhao, her chestnut eyes sparkling.

"Let's go."

"Ah."

Natsugiri Kai responded and walked outside with Asahi Aoi.

Why are you still carrying an umbrella?

Asahi looked at the umbrella in Natsugiri Kai's hand and asked her softly.

"Because it might rain." Xia Wuzhao looked at the sky. "We always have to be prepared."

"Is that so?"

"Yes, that's right," Xia Wuzhao said. "Do you want to bring an umbrella?"

Glancing at the engravings on the umbrella handle, Aoi said, "I'll find an umbrella when it rains."

"By then, we were already soaked."

Xia Wuzhao and Asahi Aoi arrived outside the school; they should have been going to catch the tram at this time.

But since they wanted to take a walk, the two of them walked along the asphalt road.

There's always a cool, refreshing air in the mountains; just breathing it makes you feel light and airy.

"But isn't it nice to get wet too?"

Asahi Aoi didn't look at Natsugiri Kai: "A girl who gets wet looks pitiful, and is even cuter and prettier than usual."

"Is that so?" Xia Wuzhao said, "Even when you get wet in the rain, you still become even cuter?"

"Yes." Aoi nodded; "I'd do anything for someone I like."

“But don’t you think this kind of affection is too heavy?” Xia Wuzhao said; “It’s like deliberately playing the victim, as if you’re using your own suffering to hold the other person hostage.”

"If the girl really does that, then the boy won't be able to react in any other way."

Aoi remained silent for a while.

She said, "You always seem to think the worst of people."

"is it?"

Xia Wuzhao ended the conversation with a questioning tone, and the two did not speak again after that, they just took a walk.

As you walk along the asphalt road, the bushes on both sides are lush and green.

When the wind blows, the blades of grass sway uncontrollably.

The girl picked a leaf and examined it closely, turning it over and over in her hand.

There were very few people on the road, and even fewer cars. Most people were walking or riding bicycles.

Before they knew it, the two of them had arrived at the crossroads.

The pole, wrapped with yellow warning strips, lay horizontally, with a red light flashing beside it and a piercing beeping sound, warning people that the tram was about to arrive.

"We still made it this far."

The girl looked at the railway tracks laid out in front of her.

“Hmm,” Xia Wuzhao said; “After all, it’s a mountainous area, and there are very few roads. It always leads here.”

"So, shall we take the tram?" Aoi Asahi pointed to a station in the distance.

"Are you tired?" Xia Wuzhao asked, looking at the girl's feet.

She subconsciously took a step back before speaking; "Yeah, I'm a little tired. After all, I've walked for quite a while, and I was wearing loafers."

"Then let's take the tram."

Xia Wuzhao answered in this way.

The girl probably already expected Xia Wuzhao to answer like that, and she asked again, "If I had said I wasn't tired, would you not have taken the tram?"

"Isn't that obvious?"

Xia Wuzhao asked in return.

This time, Aoi Asahi didn't answer Natsugiri Kai; she just looked ahead.

There was a young couple ahead of us; judging by their school uniforms, they must be from another school. The girl was looking up and talking, while the boy was looking down and listening attentively.

The girl would occasionally pout and shyly punch the boy's shoulder.

The boys would then let out a hearty laugh, as if their scheme had succeeded.

They exuded youthful energy nonchalantly, which made everyone around them envious.

Perhaps the girl knew that her actions would attract attention, so she huddled nervously against the boy's chest, secretly clutching his clothes.

The boy helplessly put his arm around the girl, but his face was full of pride and smugness.

After glancing at it, Aoi Asahima turned her head to look elsewhere.

"These kinds of things are always so enviable."

"Especially when you can't enjoy your youth, it always makes people jealous."

The tram quickly passed the crossing, and when the barriers were raised, everyone seemed to be running away, eagerly heading to the other side.

As Xia Wuzhao passed by the couple, she could still hear the girl's soft complaint: "See? It's all your fault that I got laughed at."

The boy kept trying to comfort the girl, but she wouldn't listen and just kept acting cute.

After crossing the crossing, Natsugiri Kai and Asahi Aoi headed towards the platform.

Were you envious of that couple just now?

“No,” Aoi said. “I just don’t want to see it.”

"So it turns out they just didn't want to see it."

Xia Wuzhao nodded as if she understood something.

But Aoi Asahi felt that Natsugiri didn't understand.

The tram was crowded this time, and there was only enough room to stand.

Xia Wuzhai created a safe space for Asahi to stand comfortably.

The girl leaned against the door; she didn't look at Xia Wuzhao.

He just tilted his head and looked out the window.

"The trees outside all seemed to have turned pitch black."

Xia Wuzhao also looked out and said, "That's probably why the flowers look so beautiful when they bloom."

"But don't you think the tree trunk is too pitiful? Everyone only ever looks at the flowers."

"The purpose of planting it is simply because it looks beautiful when it blooms. If it loses its flowers, then the tree has no value," Xia Wuzhao replied.

The girl lowered her eyelids and said, "But I still think it's too pitiful."

The tram creaked and swayed as it moved forward. The two had originally intended to sit on the tram and simply enjoy the scenery outside the window.

But because the tram was too crowded, the two of them got off at one riverbank after another.

After getting off the bus, I immediately felt that the air was much fresher.

There were many tourists, couples, and families enjoying themselves along the riverbank.

The busiest place was the mobile crepe cart.

Xia Wuzhao glanced at it: "Would you like some crepes?"

"You're the one who wants to eat it, aren't you?" The girl glanced at Xia Wuzhao.

"Then I'll just say I want to eat it." Xia Wuzhao said, leaving Asahi Aoi with no choice, and walked towards the crepe cart.

Asahi Aoi could only stand in line here with Natsugiri Kai.

It was ten minutes later when it was their turn.

What flavors would you like?

The shop assistant asked Xia Wuzhao and Asahi Aoi.

"Ordinary is fine."

"Matcha, I guess."

The two chose different flavors, and Xia Wuzhao paid the bill.

The shop assistant readily agreed.

When making matcha crepes, a dark green, batter-like substance is spread on a round griddle.

Xia Wuzhao found the arrangement familiar, but it changed drastically afterward.

Fold the round cookie into a semicircle, pipe a triangle shape with matcha cream, and fill the triangle with plenty of whipped cream.

Then some small fruits and chopped bananas will be added.

After folding it into a triangle, it was placed inside the paper bucket.

But finally, a large amount of yellow butter is spread on the opening of the crepe and sprinkled with sugar. Someone uses a hot iron-like object to heat the butter until it turns banana-colored, then sprinkles on a generous amount of milk tea powder and strawberry slices.

Regular crepes are made in the same way.

"Here you go, your crepes are ready."

The shop assistant smiled and handed the crepes to the two of them. Xia Wuzhao and Asahi Aoi took them and sat down on the grassy bank next to them.

Asahi ate her matcha-flavored crepe and thought it was quite delicious.

She looked at Xia Wuzhao and saw that Xia Wuzhao was eating with a frown on her face.

"Doesn't it taste good?"

"It's alright, I guess."

"Why buy it if you don't like it?" the girl asked Xia Wuzhao.

Natsugiri Kai ignored Asahi Aoi.

Without the slightest hesitation, Aoi Asahi said, "Can I try some of yours, Natsugiri?"

"can."

Xia Wuzhao placed the crepe in front of Asahi Aoi.

Aoi lifted a strand of her hair and took a small bite.

She didn't say what flavor it was, but simply placed her crepe in front of Xia Wuzhao: "Try it and see what mine tastes like."

Xia Wuzhao glanced at Asahi Aoi, then took a bite.

What flavor is it?