I save a pathological girl with a twisted love story.

The lunch break is shorter, and if you get sleepy, you can even take a nap on your desk. However, most students don't do that; they'll find somewhere to play for the rest of the lunch break.

Those who have clubs need to practice at their clubs.

However, we still need to eat first.

Kirishima Chiho dragged Asahi Aoi to the Literature Club, while Natsugiri Kai planned to go to the convenience store on campus to buy some snacks.

"Lord Natsugiri, shall we go see Tokisaka Chiharu?"

Xiao Ai asked Xia Wuzhao in her heart.

"Oh? Why do you want to go?"

Xia Wuzhao asked in return.

"Because Chiho said those things this morning, if we don't explain them clearly, it might damage your friendship."

Xiao Ai prompted Xia Wuzhao, "After all, she and Chiho are both your friends, but Chiho questioned Tokisaka Chiharu in that way."

So, are you going?

Xia Wuzhao thought for a moment and said, "Then let's go."

As he spoke, he asked Xiao Ai to show him the location.

As Xiao Ai pointed out the location, she said, "Chiho's personality has indeed changed a lot."

“Isn’t this normal?” Xia Wuzhao asked back.

"Of course it's normal, but even if it's normal, it's still strange." Xiao Ai muttered, "Girls who have been sealed away by monsters will have gaps in their memories. Most of them will believe that they escaped their predicament through their own awareness and efforts."

"So most young girls will wash away their makeup and look strange every time they see you."

Chapter 221 Mutual Deception Leads to Brilliance

Xiao Ai has probably seen many monsters; she must have experienced a lot.

Xia Wuzhao thought for a moment and then asked, "Then what are you still worried about?"

After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Ai said, "Although this has never happened before, I still think that if the girls regain their memories, will they break down?"

"What I was so proud of turned out to be a lie. I thought I had escaped the confinement through my own abilities. But after my memories returned, I discovered that someone else had orchestrated it. This must be absolutely devastating."

Xia Wuzhao wasn't worried; instead, she asked, "Has this happened before?"

“No.” Xiao Ai said as she led Xia Wuzhao around, “The seal on the memories from before was very strong, so there are basically no problems. And most of those who were lucky enough to regain their memories did not break down.”

Hearing Xiao Ai say that, Xia Wuzhao smiled: "Then why are you so worried? Isn't that just needless anxiety?"

"Lord Xia Wu!"

Xiao Ai huffed and puffed out, "I was just worried."

Xia Wuzhao thought for a moment and then asked Xiao Ai, "So what do you think a person is?"

“Humans are just humans,” Xiao Ai muttered. “What’s so special about that?”

“Humans are merely a continuation of memories,” Xia Wuzhao said. “If past events don’t exist in memory, then they never happened. If there are truly complete memories in the mind, then perhaps there really is such a timeline.”

"A timeline of their transformation, where they broke free on their own without anyone's help."

"They were transformed by these memories, becoming better people. Who can say those memories are fake? After all, they have already changed because of those memories."

"In some ways, that memory is real."

Xia Wuzhao said, "So, you don't need to worry about those girls. After their transformation, they are much stronger than you think."

"Why?" Xiao Ai was very puzzled.

"Because they have already endured the most tragic things, nothing else can stop them anymore."

Xia Wuzhao said this.

Chiharu Tokisaka was on the rooftop, and Kai Natsugiri glanced outside.

Although it was still raining, the light rain had stopped.

However, the rooftop was scorching hot from the sun earlier, and then it rained lightly. It's bound to become stuffy and uncomfortable, like a sauna.

I don't know why Chiharu Tokisaka is on top.

Upon reaching the top floor and exiting the stairwell, a wave of heat immediately enveloped the area, and the rooftop was even slightly warm.

Chiharu Tokisaka was holding a rice ball and eating it.

She froze again when Xia Wuzhao walked in. She hid the rice ball behind her back so that Xia Wuzhao wouldn't notice.

"senior?"

Pretending to be surprised, Xia Wuzhao greeted her, "What are you doing here, senior?"

"nothing."

Chiharu Tokisaka pretended nothing was wrong: "I just came to eat. But what are you doing here, junior?"

“It’s just a meal.” Xia Wuzhao held up the sandwich in her hand.

He bought a hamburger sandwich from the convenience store, which was pretty good. The sandwich had a thick hamburger patty sandwiched between slices of bread, and it looked like a generous portion.

"It looks delicious."

Chiharu Tokisaka smiled.

“It’s just a regular sandwich,” Xia Wuzhao said. “You work at a convenience store, so you must have seen a lot more bento boxes.”

"Of course," Chiharu Tokisaka said mysteriously. "Working in a convenience store is a good thing, you know. Let me tell you a secret, if those bento boxes that don't sell, the clerks can take them away in other ways."

"That's really good."

Xia Wuzhao stood beside the railing, watching what was happening at the school, as he tore open his lunchbox and ate.

“Of course it’s great,” said Chiharu Tokisaka. “It can save a lot of money.”

She complained, "For those of us who come from other places to study in Tokyo Second District, it will be very difficult if we don't know how to save money."

Chiharu Tokisaka recounted the difficulties she encountered when she first came to Ni-N Shin-Tokyo: "Because I couldn't find a job and had to pay rent, I ate terribly every day."

"I've grown scallions before, the kind you grow in plastic boxes. When you want to eat them, you just cut off some leaves. I've also grown chives, they can keep growing."

She smiled at Xia Wuzhao; "It might save a lot of money."

“I don’t have to pay rent,” Xia Wuzhao said. “Because an elder of mine has a house here, and he also wants to go back to his hometown to retire. So we swapped houses. It’s in the mountains, not too far from the school.”

"Is that so?" Chiharu Tokisaka said with mixed feelings, "Then you're lucky."

She couldn't help but sigh softly, feeling a little envious.

If I didn't have to rent a place, I probably could save more money. I currently work eight hours a day, earning a little over 1,000 yen per hour.

It only costs 240,000 yen a month, and rent alone accounts for a quarter of that.

I need to spend money on my own food, drink, clothes, and daily expenses.

Just thinking about it gives Chiharu Tokisaka a headache.

This only made her more envious of Xia Wuzhao.

But all she said was, "I really envy you, junior."

Xia Wuzhao simply smiled and didn't say anything.

Chiharu Tokisaka quickly composed herself; she only felt a slight sense of envy.

Just as she was about to say something, the phone in her pocket started ringing incessantly.

She gave an apologetic smile, picked up her phone, and ran to the side.

Covering her lips with her hand, the girl softly said into the phone, "Hello? Mom."

"Oh, it's me." A middle-aged woman's voice came from the other end of the line; it was Chiharu Tokisaka's mother.

"Mom? What's wrong?" Chiharu Tokisaka thought something had happened at home.

"It's nothing," Tokisaka's mother said irritably. "Can't a mother even look at you if there's nothing wrong?"

Chiharu Tokisaka was so embarrassed that she had nothing to say.

Tokisaka's mother said earnestly, "You've always been in Second New Tokyo, and you don't even come back during holidays. When I miss you, all I can do is hear your voice."

"Mom!" Chiharu Tokisaka called out helplessly, saying awkwardly and weakly, "It's not that I don't want to go back, it's just that I need to earn money too, Mom."

Upon hearing this, Tokisaka's mother became anxious and asked, "Is it because the family doesn't give you enough money?"

"No, Mom, you've given me enough money," Chiharu Tokisaka said softly. "I just want to save up some money to buy a phone that can make video calls."

Tokisaka's mother said earnestly, "Chiharu, our family isn't very wealthy. I know that Second New Tokyo is rich and luxurious, but you can't compare yourself to others. As for cell phones, as long as they work, that's fine."

Chiharu Tokisaka sighed and said helplessly, "Mom, I just wanted to video chat with you. Haven't you always said you wanted to see me?"

"Mom wants to see you, but we can't waste money," said Tokisaka's mother. "So, when you have money, don't spend it recklessly; it's better to be frugal."

“I know.” Chiharu Tokisaka glanced at Natsugiri Kai and said, “I know about this kind of thing. Mom, you’ve said it a hundred times.”

"Oh, Chiharu. Look at you, you're complaining about me again." Tokisaka's mother said sadly.

“No, Mom,” Chiharu Tokisaka said helplessly. “Oh, that’s not what I meant.”

She said this.

Tokisaka's mother simply said, "Alright, I'm just annoying you. Let's not talk about this anymore. Have you found a job recently?"

Chiharu Tokisaka finally breathed a sigh of relief, and she boasted, "Mom, I found a great job! 1,100 yen an hour!"

"Really?" said Tokisaka's mother. "You're not lying to your mother, are you?"

“How could I possibly be lying to you, Mom?” Chiharu Tokisaka said, dissatisfied. “I found a good job.”

"Working at a convenience store."

"Is she a cashier?" Tokisaka's mother said with some concern, "That's very tiring."

“It’s not a cashier position, it’s a much higher one,” Chiharu Tokisaka said. “Oh dear, you wouldn’t understand even if I told your mother.”

Tokisaka's mother was slightly annoyed; "Yes, Mom doesn't understand. Mom is happy as long as you're doing well. By the way, when you're looking for a job, you can't take one that involves the night shift."

"No matter how high the salary is, it's not good for your health."

Do you remember?

Chiharu Tokisaka said naturally, "I'm not a cashier, why would I work the night shift? Mom, you're overthinking it."

"If that's really the case," said Mrs. Tokisaka. "Then I'm so happy for you. My daughter is so accomplished."

“I have to show off to other people and say that my daughter is successful, so they can be very envious.”

This made Chiharu Tokisaka blush furiously: "Mom!"

At this point, Tokisaka's mother stopped talking and asked, "Have you eaten yet?"

"I ate it." Chiharu Tokisaka glanced at the rice ball she had hidden.

"Remember to eat on time; your stomach isn't good to begin with. Be careful not to get stomach problems," said Shisaka's mother. "As for your salary, don't send it back."

"Mom would rather you buy food instead of clothes," Tokisaka's mother nagged. "You don't need to be too frugal, after all, you're in Second New Tokyo. People will laugh at you if you dress too poorly."

"Mom, you don't need to worry about this."

Chiharu Tokisaka was slightly impatient.

"Okay, tell Mom what you ate for lunch today," Shisaka's mother asked.

"I ate tonkatsu ramen, and the tonkatsu was three feet thick! The ramen was also very good. I was so full I could hardly walk."

Chiharu Tokisaka said with a smile.

Mrs. Shisaka was relieved and said, "It's okay to spend money on food, but remember not to overeat. After dinner, go for a walk and do some exercise. That will make you healthier."

"I understand, Mom," Chiharu Tokisaka said helplessly.

Chapter 222 How dare you belittle my love?

Just as she was about to hang up, Tokisaka's mother said again, "You found a job this month, but you shouldn't get paid until next month. Are you short of money right now? If you are, I'll transfer some money to your bank account. Don't deprive yourself."

"We don't need any more, Mom."

Chiharu Tokisaka said embarrassedly, "I've already received an advance on my salary, so I don't lack money right now."

Tokisaka's mother said, "Okay, okay, now that you have money, I'm relieved. Your dad's back hurts all the time, he won't be able to work for many more years. We'll work harder and earn some more money for you, and then your dad and I will have accomplished our mission."