I save a pathological girl with a twisted love story.

"I hope a cool breeze will blow."

As soon as he finished speaking, the tender green leaves began to sway again.

The sound of cicadas suddenly became louder.

"Hey—I'm ready."

Then, Xia Wuzhao turned around.

He couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

—Because I saw something even more splendid.

Chapter 478 Ramune Soda, Summer, and the World

He had long, jet-black hair and kind, chestnut-colored eyes.

She wore a pure white, multi-layered, ruffled halter-neck sleeveless dress with a light jacket over it.

Her hair was wrapped with ribbons, she wore pantyhose, and she wore low-heeled shoes.

Just standing there, I felt like I was shining brightly.

It makes people want to turn their heads and look away.

It's as if looking at it for too long will burn you.

Aoi Asahi blushed slightly, pursed her lips, and looked at Natsugiri Kai with expectant eyes.

"So cute."

Looking directly into Asahi Aoi's eyes, Natsugiri praised her, "If we were to describe it in terms of temperature, then your cuteness would be just like today's sun."

"Thank you."

The girl nodded shyly and quickly walked up to Xia Wuzhao.

He asked in a low voice, "Where should we go today?"

“Anywhere is fine,” Xia Wuzhao said. “Being able to see the future is not the future. Without a goal, there will be surprises, won’t there?”

"That's true."

Aoi smiled faintly.

The sunlight reflected off the asphalt road, creating a dazzling effect that made one frown.

The sun was blazing, but a cool breeze was blowing around us.

It's a perfect day for a walk.

The two walked slowly down the street, neither of them speaking.

I only greet people politely when I bump into them occasionally.

The elderly women in the neighborhood would look at the two with a peculiar smile; "Little Xiawu and Little Chaori, you look so beautiful today."

Each time, Aoi Asahi would say shyly, "It's just my ordinary casual clothes."

The old ladies would all smile kindly and ask, "Are you going on a date today?"

Aoi instinctively wanted to deny it, but Natsugiri Kai did say, "It's probably a date?"

"Approximately? What does that mean?" The old women would always advise Xia Wuzhao: "Boys should be brave."

After finally shaking them off, the two had reached the driveway.

Walking on the sidewalk, students on bicycles and drivers occasionally passed by, stirring up a gentle breeze.

After brushing a strand of her hair aside, Asahi couldn't help but say, "The grandmothers are all so warm and welcoming."

Xia Wuzhao was used to this; "Old people are always like this."

"Huh? Why?"

"Because whenever I see something beautiful, I also recall the beautiful things I have experienced in the past."

"I see. So, will we be like this when we get old?"

"Who knows? Probably something like that."

Xia Wuzhao spoke very casually.

Aoi just thought about it for a moment, then said nothing more.

The houses next door are all detached houses, and the trees planted in the yards grow very large, casting shadows over much of the sidewalk.

Walking under the shade of trees with a gentle breeze can be surprisingly refreshing.

"The weather is lovely today."

Aoi said with a smile, "I thought it would be very hot."

"But Asahi, aren't you wearing a shirt?"

"Because what I care about more than temperature is being cute and pretty. It's like how I would wear a skirt even in winter."

Smiling, Aoi looked at the tender leaves swaying in the breeze.

Suddenly, he said, "How about we go see Asakawa?"

"Why?" Xia Wuzhao asked, puzzled.

“Because at this time, Asakawa will definitely be working,” Aoi Asahi said with a smile. “Then we can see what Asakawa looks like in a mess.”

"Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

Xia Wuzhao said those words.

“This must be Asakawa Yo’s first time working,” Aoi Asahi said. “The work there is tiring and uncomfortable. If we could visit her, it would ease some of the pressure she’s under.”

"Then let's go and have a look."

After thinking about it, Xia Wuzhao finally agreed.

So the two headed towards the place where Asakawa Yo worked.

As they walked slowly along the way, they both felt the burden on their bodies slowly but steadily disappearing.

Gradually, he straightened his back.

Breathing in the cool breeze, I felt refreshed from the inside out.

"It's really nice to get out for a walk like this once in a while."

Aoi Asahi said these words.

She knew that if Xia Wuzhao were to start a conversation, the atmosphere would likely remain silent for a very long time.

"It's not that I dislike silence, nor do I think it's bad."

"I just want to be closer than to remain silent."

That's what she thought.

"It really does feel very novel, like soaking in a hot spring," Xia Wuzhao said.

Aoi couldn't help but chuckle; "What a strange metaphor!"

"It's probably a feeling of complete renewal?"

Xia Wuzhao offered an explanation.

They chatted like this, and the streets gradually became less crowded.

The leaning telephone poles, the tangled wires overhead, the rustling of leaves, and the chirping of birds and cicadas all sound somewhat ethereal.

It was as if only each other remained in the world.

"I really like the weather right now. There are very few people around, almost none."

“I like it too,” Xia Wuzhao said. “Because when there’s no one else around, I feel like the world belongs to me right now.”

“That’s right, that’s right!” Aoi Asahi seemed very enthusiastic: “I feel so troubled when there are a lot of people around. I feel like my life is influenced by other people. Only when I’m alone do I feel like the world belongs to me.”

Asahi Aoi smiled at Natsugiri Kai: "So, we have so much in common."

She couldn't help but feel a little happy.

They slowly made their way to the convenience store, but did not see Asakawa Yo.

They were probably moving goods near the back door, so the two decided to buy a bottle of water and wait for her in front.

What kind of drink would you like to buy?

Asahi Aoi and Natsugiri Kai stood in front of the refrigerator, looking through the glass at the rows of drinks inside.

"In the summer, I guess I should drink Ramune soda."

"Is this stuff tasty?" Aoi tilted her head, looking somewhat puzzled.

"Isn't this what summer feels like?"

He said that.

"Then let's buy Ramune soda." Aoi Asahi took two bottles and went to pay.

The two people sat on a bench in front of the convenience store, removed the plastic seal from the mouth of the Ramune soda bottle, and placed the small cap on the bottle mouth.

With a strong tap, the marble fell with a clang, and the bottle opened.

"It seems a bit troublesome."

Asahi Aoi muttered a complaint, running her fingers through her sideburns.

She imitated Xia Wuzhao and slapped it hard.

"Waaaaah—"

He yelled in a panic, and foam and soda that popped out of the bottle splashed all over his palm.

I'm taking leave on the 1st.

I need to take leave on July 1st.

Chapter 479 The Sweating Yet Helpless Suffering

"It's all dirty now."

Aoi couldn't help but complain, and then shook her hand.

Xia Wuzhao took out a few sheets of paper and handed them to her, while Asahi Aoi wiped her fingers.

She smiled deliberately; "Xia Wu, did you bring paper with you when you went out?"

"Just in case," Xia Wuzhao said, taking a sip of her soda.

The taste was so-so, but it was quite interesting to hear the glass marbles ticking inside the bottle.

After wiping her fingers clean with a piece of paper, Asahima crumpled them up and threw them into the nearby trash can.

Sitting on the bench, the sun shone on them, making them feel warm and cozy.

She was also drinking Ramune soda, listening to the ticking sound of the glass beads, and she squinted her eyes; "It's so cold, it tastes really good."

At least at this moment, the sunflower is smiling happily.

Xia Wuzhao looked at her, making Asahi Aoi feel very embarrassed.

"what happened?"

"I just thought your smile was very beautiful."

"What's wrong with Natsugiri today?" Asahi Aoi asked, feeling a little embarrassed. She gently nudged Natsugiri Kai's shoulder. "You never used to say things like that."

"It's probably because the weather is so nice."

Xia Wuzhao squinted at the sky, which was an extremely deep blue.

Aoi paused for a moment before saying, "Today is indeed a beautiful day."

The two sat quietly on the bench, without saying much.

They simply let the quiet atmosphere linger and echo between them.

Gazing at the same sky.

This is enough. This is wonderful.