She hadn't remembered this kind of warmth between friends for years. Their hands were clasped tightly together for over ten seconds. Asada Shino then realized what was happening and abruptly pulled her hand away.

Asuna didn't mind his strong reaction.

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"Asada-kun... there's actually a reason why we met at this restaurant..."

"reason?"

Asada Shino looked at Asuna with some confusion.

"Actually, there's something I should apologize to you for."

Why are you apologizing to me?

Asada Shino's doubts grew stronger.

"I'm sorry, but Asuna and the others already know... about what happened to you."

Asada Shino's subconscious had already activated her self-protection mechanism. She simply couldn't believe that so many people knew about her.

So, the friends I had worked so hard to make were lost once again.

"why?"

Asada Shino was quite shocked.

Her inner fear resurfaced, unlike any before. This time, it involved the person she trusted most. She gently shook her head, looking at Lin Yan, the person she trusted most, without exception.

I was even tempted by it at one point.

In her hazy state of consciousness, she had hoped that he would come to her side, much like the hero that young girls long for.

He is a ray of light.

If this light were lost, Asada Shino's world would be plunged into complete darkness.

"Asada-kun... Actually, we went to your hometown this time just to investigate some things... We were also..."

Asuna explained.

survey?

Her hometown?

That matter.

That post office incident was the reason she became known as a little devil. Public opinion can be devastating; those onlookers probably never realized that their every word was hurting this innocent girl.

"No, no...why...I...I..."

Asada Shino was almost losing control; she stumbled and tried to stand up. If she didn't escape now, she would suffer the same humiliation as before. Even Lin Yan was just like them; all his past gentleness, thoughtfulness, and saving her from danger were hypocritical.

No.

wrong.

not like this.

Lin Yan...

why!

Asada Shino was on the verge of collapse. Lin Yan also noticed Asada Shino's abnormality. He quickly pressed down on her shoulder, his voice as gentle as ever.

“Shi Nong, you should go see someone… After you see that person, you will understand. This world is not just full of sarcasm and ridicule, but also has some people who have different opinions about you. This is something you must know… You are not only facing those who slander you, but also the inner demons in your own heart, which are the biggest obstacles to you.”

Heart demon.

In fact, over the years, very few people have discussed that matter; only a few unscrupulous individuals within the school would exploit it.

For example: Endo.

However, the one who truly cannot let go is Asada Shino, and it is herself.

"Who are you meeting?"

Asada Shino finally calmed down, fine beads of sweat appearing on her forehead as she looked at Lin Yan with a puzzled expression.

At this moment, a person came out from inside the door.

She was a young woman, around thirty years old.

She seemed like a kind and gentle person at first glance, at least that was the initial impression Asada Shino had. A small head peeked out from behind her; it was a young child.

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The little girl had a pair of clear, big eyes that blinked, a small and cute face, rosy cheeks that were very adorable, and a lively spirit about her.

He's clearly an adorable child.

She is well-behaved and sensible.

From the little girl's attachment to the woman, it's easy to guess that the two must be mother and daughter. Even so, Asada Shino still doesn't understand why such a mother and daughter would suddenly appear. Could this be the person she's meant to meet?

"Please take a seat."

Lin Yan said with a smile.

The young woman looked at Asada Shino with some confusion, but after a moment, she smiled with relief. She quickly stood up and bowed deeply.

The little girl was startled at first, but then she followed her mother's example and bowed.

Actually, the woman was quite hesitant before this.

Her concerns about whether or not to appear before Asada Shino are not entirely incomprehensible.

however--

After she secretly witnessed Asada Shino's reaction, she finally made up her mind that she must speak out those voices that had been buried in her heart for years.

She would definitely regret it if she didn't say it.

For a moment, Shino Asada was startled, but she also felt a slight sense of familiarity with the woman in front of her.

"What are you..."

At this moment, the owner served them milk and coffee respectively.

The more he looked at the woman in front of him, the more familiar she seemed, or perhaps there was a faint impression of her deep in his memory.

Is this the person she wants to see?

"Hello, nice to meet you. You must be Shino Asada? My name is Yoshie Osawa, and this child is my daughter, Mizue. She is four years old this year."

Yoshie Osawa?

Ruihui?

Neither of the names was familiar; they were completely foreign and I couldn't recall them no matter how hard I tried. Yet, the woman's face seemed somewhat familiar.

"Actually, I got pregnant when I first moved to Tokyo... At that time, I was still working, and the place I worked for was..."

Asada Shino seems to have understood.

The woman continued.

"...Machi 3-chome Post Office".

"What?...Do you work at that post office?"

Asada Shino's lips trembled as she gasped in astonishment. That was the place that had changed her destiny; she had suffered an unprecedented blow, and since then, her entire world had been turned upside down, even her mother…

They all abandoned her.

At that time, a robber was encountered, and there were two women at the counter. When the robber was about to attack the mother, Asada Shino grabbed the robber's gun in the chaos and killed him.

This woman was one of the post office staff members on duty at the time.

Is it...

Is this what Asuna and Lin Yan said they were going to investigate? It's not easy for them to find that woman from back then, especially since they've already moved.

They also needed to persuade this woman to meet with Asada Shino.

but--

Why do you want to do this?

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry... It's my fault... Sinon."

Xianghui suddenly burst into tears; she cried very sadly.

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Shino Asada had no idea why Yoshie was so heartbroken; her tears were so genuine, and she had no reason to pretend.

"I'm so sorry, so incredibly sorry... I should have found you sooner... But I was so traumatized that I've been recovering... The doctor told me to stay in bed and rest... So... we moved away from Tokyo. I only recently heard about what happened to you, and anyone with a little common sense knows... it wasn't your fault. I should thank you, Sinon."

Xianghui was already sobbing uncontrollably.

Those words from my heart, along with those apologies and thanks.

This made her words somewhat incoherent.

At this moment, Ruihui, who was standing next to Xianghui, looked at her mother with some worry. She was still young and did not know how to comfort her mother.

"Shino, thank you so much. If you hadn't saved me back then, this child wouldn't have had the chance to be born into this world. She can see this beautiful world, all thanks to you. You are this child's savior."

"...Save me...my benefactor?"

Shino Asada couldn't believe she had heard those two words.

At that time, she killed someone. And everyone despised her; they all thought that if such a young child could kill someone, then there must be a demon living inside her. She must be a ruthless person.

But how could they possibly understand?

Asada Shino didn't think about anything back then.

She just didn't want anyone to hurt her mother.

Such a simple reason and motivation has been criticized by those people.

She was treated as a murderer.

Murder... killer...

save?

It seems that this word has absolutely nothing to do with her.

"Poetry is rich!"

Lin Yan shouted.

"Shi Nong, this is not your fault. You did nothing wrong. Yet you bore pressure that most people could not bear. You shouldn't punish yourself for a mistake that wasn't yours. What you did that time wasn't killing, but saving. And you saved far more than just them."

Lin Yan wanted to untangle the knot in Asada Shino's heart, as she was suffering greatly deep inside, and this suffering was something she shouldn't have had to endure.

For some reason, Lin Yan, who was usually indifferent to worldly affairs, would do such unnecessary things.

Maybe.

In his heart, he already regarded Asada Shino as his younger sister.

Shino Asada does indeed bear some resemblance to his sister.

That real world, my real sister.

Asada Shino looked at Yoshie, but at that moment, Mizue walked up to Asada Shino's side.

Her steps were not even very steady.

What an adorable child! His big, bright eyes are like the brightest star in the world, dazzling and captivating.

Xianghui's movements were clumsy, but she was very earnest.

She took something out.

It was a painting, which she carefully handed to Shino Asada.

Asada Shino unfolded the painting. It was a painting, and the title shocked her. The handwriting was so distorted that it was almost illegible.

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