I save a pathological girl with a twisted love story.

But Xia Wuzhao said in a serious tone, "Don't you think you're a good person?"

"Hmm... this is a really difficult question to answer. People probably think that becoming a bad person is a better choice."

The girl didn't answer immediately, but instead said, "I think the same way as Xia Wu. What Xia Wu thinks is what I think. If Xia Wu is a good person, then I'm probably a good person too."

"If Xia Wu is a bad person, then maybe I am a bad person too."

She smiled happily: "Xia Wu, what do you think?"

Xia Wuzhao did not continue to answer the girl's words, but remained calmly silent.

As before.

Chiho didn't care.

After Asahi returned, the two girls sang a few more songs and then played until dusk.

It's finally time to say goodbye. Today is just another ordinary day.

There were no extraordinary or memorable memories.

As they prepared to part ways in front of the station, Chiho said, "Today has been truly wonderful."

"I think it's just normal."

Xia Wuzhao looked at the empty station.

"That's because you weren't paying attention to what was happening outside, Xia Wu."

Chiho chuckled softly, "The sky was crimson at dusk today. It's the same color as my hair. And I had a very fulfilling day."

"Can simply going to some dessert shops and singing a few songs be considered a fulfilling experience?"

Xia Wuzhao asked.

"Yes, that's right. It was very fulfilling."

Chiho smiled and said, "Because I'm really happy."

Looking at the smiling girl, Xia Wuzhao said, "If that's the case, then so be it."

"Ah."

Chiho waved to him: "Well then, see you tomorrow, Natsugiri."

"See you tomorrow."

Xia Wuzhao responded softly.

"Uh-huh."

The girl smiled, her hands behind her back, looking up at the sky.

Even after saying goodbye with "See you tomorrow," he still stood there.

Because the tram hasn't arrived yet.

The girl didn't take it to heart.

Her crimson hair flowed down her back like water as she said almost imperceptibly, "Xia Wu, don't you think 'See you tomorrow' is a very romantic phrase?"

"why?"

"Because, once those words are spoken, it's as if we'll never be apart; we're together today, and we'll be together tomorrow."

"It is an agreement, a wish, and a promise."

The girl turned to look at Xia Wuzhao, smiling brightly: "So, don't you think it's romantic?"

Before Xia Wuzhao could speak, Asahi Aoi spoke up.

"But don't you feel sad?"

Asahi Aoi said casually, "Because we can't be together, we can only promise to see each other tomorrow. But promises always fade, and agreements are always forgotten. It's like the promise we made as children. Everyone said that liars would swallow a thousand needles, but in the end, nobody swallowed any needles."

"Therefore, such promises eventually become nothing more than impossible statements."

"Hmm, Aoi!"

Chiho smiled faintly, "You're taking it too seriously. I was just saying it casually."

"Besides, aren't we guaranteed to meet tomorrow?"

As she said this, she couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Don't take it so seriously, Aoi."

Aoi, however, said, "Who knows what tomorrow will bring?"

The two girls seemed to be arguing over a single sentence, but there was a hidden meaning in their words.

"Let's see tomorrow then. You'll definitely be able to see me."

Chiho blinked, then looked at Natsugiri Kai: "Natsugiri too, we'll be able to see each other tomorrow too."

"Perhaps we can meet tomorrow," said Aoi; "But who knows what the future holds?"

The screeching sound of wheels grinding on the tracks drowned out the confrontation between the two girls.

"The car looks like it's here."

Chiho smiled and got into the car.

She turned to look at Xia Wuzhao and Asahi Aoi the moment the car door closed.

The girl said firmly yet softly, "See you tomorrow."

She had a smile on her face, and a hint of smugness in it.

It was as if they had won a victory.

Aoi Asahi just looked at it, then turned her head away again.

How long are we going to stay here?

"Probably the next bus," Xia Wuzhao said casually.

"Ah, that means it'll be a long wait." Aoi Asahi sighed.

"It'll only take a few minutes."

"Really? But these few minutes felt like hours."

"That's probably because you were too hasty."

"I was probably just too anxious."

Asahi said, "All the plans for today have been ruined."

She harbored some resentment and complaints.

"Why do you have to disturb my and Xia Wu's time together?"

The girl felt a little sad and unhappy.

But she understood that this was not a matter of who was at fault.

"Chiho also likes Natsugiri, and she's doing the right thing. She doesn't need to be considerate of me; love is like war. Whoever gives up first loses."

"But, but I'm never happy."

"I just want to protect the life I have now."

That's all.

In the evening, Asahiri made hamburger patties as usual.

The hamburger patties still taste the same, but they don't taste the same as before.

It just feels a bit astringent.

It was as if something had been mixed in, a kind of aggrieved and sour liquid.

Chapter 277 Despair Flies Out of Pandora's Box

This day is the Cultural Festival.

Everyone arrived early and started setting up the scene.

Some classes had even finished setting everything up yesterday afternoon.

Asahi's classroom has been completely decorated to resemble a shrine.

The torii gate is made of cardboard, and the tables have been moved to the rooftop.

Red cloths with mysterious patterns were hung on all four walls of the classroom. In the very center of the classroom was a sacred tree wrapped with shimenawa (sacred rope), also made of wooden sticks and cardboard.

The only things that are real are the bamboo branches placed around and the ema stand.

There was a table next to it with two kinds of pens on it.

One type is a red marker that can write on wooden boards. The other is a regular pen that writes on wishing slips, next to which is a stack of colorful wishing slips.

The atmosphere of the entire space was deliberately designed to be mysterious, with purple lights hanging from the sacred tree, making the whole room appear eerily purple.

Standing in the corridor of the teaching building and looking out, the whole school seemed to have become joyful and relaxed.

In particular, many students chose to participate in the simulated store activities, which resembled a temple fair, with various small shops set up on both sides of the road.

Chiharu Tokisaka also seemed rather busy. When Kai Natsugiri saw Chiharu Tokisaka, she was at the staircase on the first floor.

She was in a hurry, repeatedly saying, "Excuse me!"

She felt a little awkward when she saw Xia Wuzhao.

I don't know whether I should go up and say hello or turn around and leave.

Good morning, Tokisaka-senpai.

Xia Wuzhao greeted Tokisaka Chiharu as usual.

Chiharu Tokisaka felt her anxiety and worry vanish instantly.

But then again, she felt uneasy.

"Why can you pretend that nothing's wrong?"

She thought—

"If I did that kind of thing, I would feel incredibly ashamed."

"what happened?"

Natsugiri asked Tokisaka Chiharu.

"It's nothing, haha."

She was slightly embarrassed.

"What are you doing, senior? Are you visiting the cultural festival?"

"No, no, no, I have a new request." Chiharu Tokisaka smiled; "There's a girl who seems to be planning to stroll around the school festival, so she asked me to fill in for her for a while."

Before Xia Wuzhao could say anything, she turned her head and said, "Oh no, we're going to be late. I have to go finish the request first, Xia Wuzhao. Goodbye."

She left in a hurry.

Xia Wuzhao was not surprised by this. Xiao Ai said, "Lord Xia Wuzhao, it seems that she already hates you."

"Isn't this a good thing?"

Xia Wuzhao said this.

He turned and walked down the teaching building, feeling somewhat uncomfortable in the bustling environment.

Because—it's too out of place.

He felt somewhat out of place; he was just a passerby.

Xia Wuzhao planned to find a corner and just sit there basking in the sun.

He had no interest in the lively cultural festivals.

However, before he could find a suitable position, he was found by Yokokawa Jun first.

Jun Yokokawa, still dressed in a men's suit, stood in front of Natsume Kai: "I've been looking for you for ages, Natsume Kai. It's taken me so much time."

"Ms. Chun, is there something you need?"

"About Chiharu Tokisaka."