Survive in Azure Files

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Then I accepted the kindness.

After adjusting the seat height to a suitable level, I tried riding it around the school playground. I felt a little unfamiliar with it at first, but perhaps because of muscle memory, I soon returned to normal.

With a means of transportation that does not consume fuel, it is much more time-saving and labor-saving to move around Abydos——

The reason why we didn't use Xialai's unmanned helicopter was that we couldn't even find a gas station in Abydos, and of course, there was no suitable parking place in the bustling area.

"Thanks, Baizi."

"You're welcome. If you like it, just consider it as a gift from me."

"Then I'm welcome."

I got off the bike and brushed my fingertips across the white painted frame. The more I looked at it, the more I liked it. I gave it a cool name in my mind:

"Since it's a gift from Baizi, I'll call you White Wolf!"

"By the way, can this bicycle be modified?" I asked Bai Zi, who looked experienced, "For example, adding a rear seat for carrying people."

Baizi blinked, "Does sensei want to take someone with him?"

"Yeah, I'm staying at the Hoshino family now..."

I was halfway through my sentence when I realized I had made a stupid mistake, and quickly changed the subject to try to make amends: "The main reason is that I want to take Baizi for a ride."

"...I see. I think unnecessary modifications are a blasphemy to bicycles, so please don't mention adding a pillion seat. But since sensei said so, let's go."

I looked at Bai Zi riding the bicycle, a little confused: "Huh? Where are you going?"

"Sensei said he wanted to go for a ride with me."

Bai Zi turned his head, his expressionless face showing no emotion:

"Please take responsibility and accompany me until I have enough fun."

"Ah? Wait..."

I realized that Baizi might be upset, and I thought to myself that it was not good. Seeing that Baizi had already started pedaling towards the school gate, I quickly caught up with him.

Pray that Baizi can calm down soon.

Four hours later.

On the ring road.

I struggled to follow the white piece, who showed no signs of fatigue, and felt that I could not hold on any longer.

My legs and feet were sore and my clothes were soaked with sweat and then dried by the wind. The most important thing was that I didn't drink any water during the trip, so I felt dry mouth, dizzy, and my voice was hoarse.

I called forward breathlessly:

"Bai Zi... slow down... I really can't take it anymore..."

"Sensei, I'm already very slow. I've only ridden 60 kilometers."

Do you really understand what it means to ride 60 kilometers in four hours without refueling? This is already a complete torture!

Can't you, the Kivotos aliens, consider the physical fitness of ordinary humans?

I sighed and chose to give up.

I stopped by the roadside and watched Bai Zi's back go away. I sat there for a while and sent her a message on MomoTalk:

'I'm sorry, but that's all I can say.'

As soon as the message was sent, the sound of wheels turning came closer and closer.

I looked up and saw that it was Bai Zi who had returned:

"sensei, are you okay?"

"I'm fine... just a little tired and thirsty..."

"...sensei, didn't you bring any water?"

Bai Zi, who had only just realized this, successfully showed his crazy personality. He hurriedly got out of the car, took out a half-drunk bottle of energy drink from his bag and handed it to me:

"Here, sensei, this is all I have left..."

I felt my throat was burning, so I didn't think too much and drank it all in one gulp.

At this time, the sound of Bai Zi still searching and his belated words reached my ears:

"Let me find a cup...ah..."

The scene was a little awkward.

Bai Zi stared at the empty bottle in my hand for a while, silently zipped up his backpack, and turned to the next topic:

"…I'm sorry, sensei. I was too willful and didn't consider your situation. I only cared about my own happiness."

I shook my head and retorted, "It was my fault for trying to be brave and look cool in front of Baizi."

In fact, I wanted to stop a long time ago, but I overestimated myself and underestimated Bai Zi.

I wanted to take this opportunity to improve my impression of him, but I didn't expect Baizi to be such a physical monster. It was a big mistake.

I made myself so embarrassed that I even had trouble figuring out how to get back.

I don’t know if the helicopter has enough fuel left to fly back and forth. I can’t ask Baizi to carry me back…

Just as I was thinking about this important question, Bai Zi sat down next to me.

"sensei."

Bai Zi hugged his knees and looked at my profile. His eyes were no longer clear as before, and his voice was much softer than usual:

"actually, I……"

Chapter 8: Baizi’s Heart is Known to All Teachers

"Actually, I am... a bad kid..."

The moment their eyes met, Bai Zi looked away guiltily and began to study the sand on the ground.

I was still a little confused, not knowing why Bai Zi was so depressed, so I reached out and ruffled her sweaty gray hair, speaking gently:

"How can Baizi be a bad boy? Only good children would say such stupid things."

Baizi, who used to only show an expression of enjoyment when I touched his head, resisted this time:

"sensei, I just sweated a lot...it's dirty..."

My eyes flashed, and I knew that I should strike hard at the innocent girl who was self-deprecating!

So, I put my arm around Bai Zi's shoulders, leaned over to her and sniffed, then spoke my mind frankly:

"Baizi's body smells so good, how can it be dirty?"

Confused, shy, embarrassed...all kinds of emotions mixed together, and finally, Bai Zi said in a voice as thin as a mosquito:

"... Never mind. Please do as you please."

I smiled with satisfaction and continued to rub Baizi's little head, which felt good in my hand: "That's right~ Then, what are you worried about?"

"...I did something very bad to sensei."

Bai Zi said apologetically:

"I should have noticed that sensei was in bad condition earlier. But... I didn't even bring water for sensei... Maybe I ignored sensei on purpose...

"When I heard sensei say that he wanted to use the bicycle I gave him to give Hoshino-senpai a ride... I don't know why, but I felt a dull pain in my chest...

"I was unhappy for strange reasons, and I wanted sensei to accompany me. I didn't care about sensei's condition at all, and I caused trouble to sensei who helped us so much... How can I be a good child like this..."

Looking at Bai Zi's depressed look, I felt an inexplicable heat burning in my chest and my heart was beating violently.

Even though I just drank half a bottle of energy drink, my mouth became dry again.

I think I may have fallen in love with Baizi.

At this point, I have to sadly admit that my resistance to beauty is much lower than I thought.

but!

What normal man wouldn't be moved when he sees an innocent girl looking so pitiful because of her budding emotions?

I think I was very restrained by not kissing her right then and there——

After finding many excuses for myself, I took a deep breath and tried to induce Bai Zi to come up with the answer himself:

"Baizi, what do you think of me?"

"Sensei is a good person."

Even though I knew Baizi didn't mean that, and I suddenly got the nice guy card, I still coughed to cover up my gaffe:

"Ahem! Don't be so general. Give me some specific opinions."

Bai Zi thought for a moment and began to describe it a little clumsily:

"Sensei is the first adult who is willing to listen to our troubles and help us... Since I was picked up by my seniors, among all the adults I have met, only sensei is different..."

Picked up by the seniors?

I narrowed my eyes, feeling that it might be some very interesting information, but I didn't ask any more questions and just kept it in mind.

One of the reasons is that I have never felt the care.

Bai Zi continued to describe his feelings towards me:

"Sensei is one of the most powerful adults. Problems that make us feel overwhelmed can be easily solved by sensei... I feel that as long as sensei is here, we don't have to be afraid of any problems anymore..."

You haven't even started to deal with your problem. Do you really believe that my method will work? I don't even have that confidence myself.

The second reason is the longing for help.

"Sensei is also the best-looking adult I have ever seen. He has a nice voice and a gentle tone. He always smells good. I feel comfortable just by being around him..."

…I began to wonder if other people saw me in the same way.

[Beauty that the fox falls in love with] Is the effect really that obvious?

Theoretically speaking, I should be the one who takes the initiative, the one who attacks, the one who desires someone's body, right?

The third reason...seems to be a hidden carnivore...

"Whenever I look at sensei or talk to sensei, strange emotions overflow from my heart and surge non-stop... eh?"

As slow as Baizi, he finally realized it belatedly and said uncertainly:

"Is this... love?"

Suddenly, a burst of warmth came from the pocket containing the card.

I didn't say anything, but just held Bai Zi in my arms and stroked her fluffy wolf ears with the most gentle hands.

Baizi's delicate body was extremely stiff, but soon it became soft again.

Then, a pair of arms stretched out and carefully wrapped around my waist.

In the deserted neighborhood, Baizi and I hugged each other, reveling in this time that belonged only to us.