Sky Striker Princess, but the swan song of Valkyrie.

"I think this is a very normal psychology... After all, humans are not creatures that can completely immerse themselves in rationality."

Rei took a step forward, turned around, put down her guitar case, and faced Kohinata Mirai.

"Worrying about things that are unlikely to happen, being anxious about gains and losses, this kind of emotional, unfounded worry about something in the future or the present is a very normal thing in people's hearts."

Then, Rei leaned her back gently against the glass wall of the aquarium, gazing at Kohinata Mirai, and said this.

"So, you mean it's okay to think like that?"

Kohinata Mirai subconsciously voiced her understanding.

"Of course not. What I mean is, it's normal to think that way. It doesn't mean that you, Kohinata, are a bad person or anything."

However, Zero denied her understanding.

"But that's normal, but that doesn't mean we can ignore it. Minor psychological problems, if amplified by certain events, can become a trigger for madness."

Lingyi said, as if she had thought of something, and glanced at the guitar case that she had put aside.

"crazy?"

Kohinata Mirai didn't quite understand what Rei was saying. She was just a little worried, but not to the point of being crazy.

"It's just a possibility, I just happened to think of it, don't worry about it."

Lingyi shook her head, briefly changing the subject.

"Compared to this, Hinata, is there anything you particularly want to do? If so, I can help you a little."

"Connecting with the group/flirting with the opposite sex is a bit of a chore," Lingyi suddenly suggested to Xiaori Xiangqilai.

"what?"

Kohinata Mirai couldn't keep up with Rei's abrupt and unpredictable train of thought for a moment.

"Don't be surprised, Kohinata. If you want to stop the bad thoughts in your mind, you should know what to do."

"Shift your focus away from that, eat well, sleep well, and try to make every day fulfilling and happy."

Lingyi smiled simply, her platinum hair casually draped behind her.

"So, that's why I'm asking what I want to do, what I want to do..."

Looking at the girl in front of him, Kohinata Mirai realized Rei's thoughts.

What I want to do... I want this kind of daily life to continue forever.

This is Kohinata Mirai's thought. Since all the things that happened before, she has become more appreciative of her daily life.

However, if we continue at our current pace, one day we'll drift further and further apart.

This thought crossed his mind: the relationship between Kohinata Mirai and the girl in front of him was ultimately just a chance encounter.

Without further reason, it's very likely that, like in the movies she'd seen before, after missing each other once, they'll gradually become strangers.

No, I don't want that. Separation is a little painful.

Then, many similar thoughts subconsciously popped into her mind, wanting to hold onto the present moment.

Perhaps, when she matures a bit more, she will realize that separation is something that accompanies her throughout her life and is something she must accept.

But for this moment only, she wanted to postpone the possible moment of separation as much as possible.

So, I need to choose one thing that will allow me to stay connected with Lingyi in the present moment.

Following her inner desires, Kohinata Mirai subconsciously begins searching for a solution.

Then, she involuntarily thought about the purpose of their trip, and immediately made a decision in her heart.

"Lingyi, can you teach me how to cook? I've been wanting to learn cooking lately."

Kohinata Mirai smiled and made this request to Rei and Yamayama in front of her.

"Cooking, Kohinata, are you sure you want to learn?"

Rei seemed somewhat surprised upon hearing Kohinata Mirai's request.

"Is it not allowed?"

Kohinata Mirai asked with some concern.

"No, there's nothing wrong with it, it's just... based on my observations of your cooking skills, the learning process might be a little painful."

Lingyi explained the reason for her surprise with some difficulty.

"Moreover, it is quite a challenge for me to teach someone who can't distinguish between seasonings and ingredients and who would put sugar in instead of salt to master cooking skills."

Lingyi then added something.

"Ugh... even though it's true."

Although she understood the truth behind what Rei said, Kohinata Mirai's expression still showed a moment of sadness.

"It's okay. Even if it's painful, I want to try my best to make a decent meal. Consider it preparation for possible cooking classes in the future."

After readjusting her emotions, Kohinata Mirai confirmed in a resolute tone.

Because this was the best reason she could think of to maintain the bond between her and Lingyi.

"Well... okay, I promise you, you can come here to learn how to cook whenever you have time."

Seemingly moved by Kohinata Mirai's resolute determination, Rei agreed to Kohinata Mirai's request with a somewhat touched expression.

"Well then, please give me your guidance and instruction from now on."

Kohinata Mirai seemed pleased and responded with a smile.

Thus, the slight, inexplicable sense of misalignment between the two was quickly dispelled by this exchange.

The water tank, enclosed by glass, cast a soft blue light on the two faces. After a brief interruption of their conversation, they simply spent the rest of their time in the tranquil venue appreciating the scenery that was rarely seen on land.

What happened after that was left to develop naturally.

Having made a pact, whenever Kohinata Mirai has time, she will take the time to learn and exchange cooking-related knowledge with Rei.

"This taste, ugh, it's so awful, I feel like my tongue is going to go numb."

Most of the time, she would go to Lingyi herself and have Lingyi teach her how to cook, so that she could personally taste the unforgettable flavors of her own cooking.

Of course, she and Lingyi didn't spend all their time learning cooking techniques.

"Ugh, I lost again. Zero, your gaming skills are still as strong as ever. Let's play something else."

Occasionally, like this, she and Lingyi would continue doing some of the things they used to do when they lived together.

This beautiful daily routine continued for quite some time, and she once thought that this miracle could continue indefinitely.

P.S. Goodnight.

Chapter 124 The Daily Life Interrupted in an Instantaneous Moment

It was an ordinary day. As usual, Kohinata Mirai brought the dishes her mother asked her to bring to taste and prepared to visit Rei's house.

At this time, the street she usually walked on was relatively quiet, perhaps because it was a weekday and there were not many pedestrians on the street.

"This time, we absolutely cannot make the cookies into a paste-like Indian food again."

Recalling the terrible results of the previous two days, Kohinata Mirai continued on her way forward, talking to herself.

After learning how to cook food using the most modern and convenient cooking equipment, Kohinata Mirai began to learn more advanced food processing methods.

Among them, desserts are a topic she has been struggling to master recently, which is quite a challenge for her, as she has always been a little confused about the ratio of flour to water.

"Hmm, after we finish learning how to cook, should we continue playing video games in the room with Rei, or should we go for a walk in the nearby park?"

Kohinata Mirai continued to think aimlessly.

Learning to cook is certainly important; it's essential for deepening the connection between her and Lingyi.

But beyond that, Kohinata Mirai did not forget that her goal was to remain friends with Rei forever.

"It's definitely better to go out for a stroll. The weather is quite comfortable today, and the sun isn't too strong."

Looking at the overcast sky that brought a rare coolness to the summer, and feeling the gentle breeze on her face, Kohinata Mirai made this decision.

"That's decided then. After I finish learning how to make cookies, then..."

Thump thump thump-

Just as Kohinata Mirai was thinking this, a loud engine roar came from afar and came to her side, interrupting her self-talk.

[The car? Such an outdated design.]

Before Kohinata Mirai could react, the massive, booming entity stopped beside her.

It was a very old mid-sized classic car. In this era where new energy vehicles are now common, probably only some people with special interests would choose this kind of car, which is not only very noisy, but also emits a strong and very unpleasant smell of cooking oil fumes.

Dede dede dede—

The constant operation of the cylinders, the loud noise, and the thick black smoke made Kohinata Mirai, who had never experienced anything like this before, feel slightly dizzy, and her eyes involuntarily squinted due to the smoke.

Zhiya-

Just as Kohinata Mirai was getting used to the environment, accompanied by the screeching sound of glass rubbing together, the rear window of the car in front of her, which was shaking as if it was about to fall apart at any moment, was rolled down.

The next moment, a man with a Western appearance and wearing sunglasses popped his head out of the window.

"Hey, young lady, can I ask you for a favor? We're tourists traveling from abroad. Could you tell us where the xxx restaurant is?"

Then, a loud, rude voice with a heavy foreign accent, mixed with a lot of noise, barely reached Kohinata Mirai's ears.

Are you a tourist from out of town? Are you asking for directions because you're unfamiliar with the area? Also, I remember xxx restaurant being a restaurant in a secluded alley near the school.

Enduring the noisy environment, Kohinata Mirai subconsciously thought this.

"Okay, if we want to go to xxx restaurant, we'll need to..."

Driven by goodwill, Kohinata Mirai did not refuse and began to try to describe to the foreign tourists how to get to the restaurant.

Unlike before, this time she was properly carrying the alarm and protective gear her parents had provided for her, and her friend Lingyi had also given her a red crystal that supposedly had defensive properties.

Therefore, she was not worried about her own safety.

"Haha, sorry, young lady, our Japanese isn't very good. Could you help us mark the map? Because we didn't realize the network cost issue, our phones are now bricks, and only the map we bought beforehand works."

Before Kohinata Mirai could even begin her story, the man in sunglasses in front of her, speaking in a loud voice, handed her a very large map of the city.

"Wow...what a huge map!"

Although it seemed a bit troublesome, Kohinata Mirai didn't refuse. She placed the lunchbox she was carrying behind her to avoid being polluted by the thick black smoke from the other car, and then took the map that required two hands to hold, asking for directions.

"Just draw a little with a key, oh dear, you're really going to so much trouble."

As he said this, he handed Kohinata Mirai a set of keys.

"No, it's nothing, it's not a big deal."

Taking the keys, Kohinata Mirai responded, then focused intently on finding their current location on the map, trying to mark it appropriately for the tourists who had asked for directions.

"Speaking of which, Japan does have some beautiful scenery, like Mount Fuji and Tokyo Tower. This time we're here to try some local snacks."

The foreign tourist seemed to be very talkative, and his loud voice kept talking to Kohinata Mirai about all sorts of things.

"Ugh... Okay, if we follow this route, we'll get there."

Enduring the torment of black smoke, noise, and the other party's loud voice, Kohinata Mirai finally planned out a route for them on the map.

"Oh, thank you so much, little girl I don't know. Well then, goodbye."

The other party naturally took the map from Kohinata Mirai, and after briefly confirming something, said this, rolled up the creaking car window again, and drove away with the two cars that were making a lot of noise.

"Cough, cough, phew... I feel a little dizzy."

Shaking her head to calm her buzzing brain for a moment, Kohinata Mirai turned to look at where she had placed her lunchbox.

"Hopefully it won't smell like gasoline... Let's hurry, it won't be good if the key dish gets cold."

Picking up the lunchbox, Kohinata Mirai didn't feel anything was wrong and continued along the path she had walked many times before.

Soon, as usual, she arrived at Lingyi's house and opened the door with the spare key that Lingyi had given her.

"Hmm, it seems you're a little late today, Hinata."

Stepping over the threshold and closing the security door, Kohinata Mirai saw Rei resting on the sofa, with cookbooks piled up beside her.

"I gave directions to someone on the way; they seemed to be tourists from abroad."

Kohinata Mirai answered casually, taking off her own shoes and putting on the indoor shoes that Rei kept at home.