Survive in Azure Files

Just as Ruozao reported before.

"That's good."

I sat next to Ruo Zao and put my arms around her slender waist:

"You came here this time because you were worried about my condition, so you came to care about me, right?"

"Yes, it is……"

The moment my hand touched Ruozao through several layers of clothes, she suddenly stiffened, and then her whole body went limp as if all the bones were pulled out.

"Thank you so much for your concern."

I said gently, grabbing her big fluffy tail and smoothing her fur.

Ruozao leaned on my chest, raised her red face, and looked at me lovingly.

Even though she might... no, she definitely knew it a long time ago that I couldn't give her the same feeling in return now.

Moreover, she is not the only one.

"Ruozao." I asked, "You said you fell in love with me at first sight, right?"

"Yes."

"I still remember the scene when we first met."

"I, too... will never forget the exciting encounter with you, my dear... hehe~"

"At that time, it was in Xia Lai's basement. Rin-chan and I..."

Wakamo was alert: "Rin-chan?"

I rubbed her head and said, "Qishen Lin, don't be jealous."

"Wow... If Zao knows, I will try my best to be patient."

Only in front of me, the disaster fox, feared by the outside world, would show such a well-behaved and considerate side.

I continued, "Rin-chan asked me to come to the basement first, and then I met you."

As she recalled the past as I narrated, Ruozao's expression became happier.

It makes me feel like I don't want to go on any further.

"……actually."

I hesitated for a moment, took a deep breath, and revealed my true feelings: "I was very scared at that time."

"...Eh?" Ruo Zao's expression froze, and then turned into panic. Her beautiful golden pupils were quickly covered with a layer of mist, and she asked in a trembling voice, "Scared? Why?"

I sighed in my heart, knowing it would turn out like this.

But I have to confess to her eventually.

"Not only at that time, but also when we met the second time, it was the same."

Big, hot tears rolled down my eyes and dripped onto the back of my hand.

Ruo Zao stared at me blankly, her tone at a loss: "Ruo Zao, did I do something wrong? Please tell me, I will definitely change!"

I took out a handkerchief and wiped her tears. "It's not your fault, it's mine... It's not right either. The way you showed up at that time was indeed a bit problematic."

"I, I just want to leave a deeper impression on you, so..."

That's quite profound.

However, given Ruozao's innocence and cognition, it is not surprising that she would have such thoughts.

"Anyway, I don't mean to blame you." I said, "I just simply want to tell you the fact - at that time, I comforted you when you were crying like I am now, not because I was so gentle, but because I was afraid that you would be angry..."

Having said that, there is no more to say.

Because Ruozao burst into tears and kept apologizing to me, which made me very overwhelmed. I had to put down the story and try to comfort her with all my strength.

Just like that reunion which left such a deep impression on me.

Ruozao's tears wet my clothes again.

But what is completely different is my mood at this moment and at that time.

I didn't mind comforting her at all. I just felt guilty and had pity for her.

I don’t know how long it took, but Ruozao’s crying finally stopped.

"Feel sorry……"

Ruo Zao hugged me and said in a hoarse voice: "I am such a troublesome woman. Please don't belittle yourself.

"You are willing to tolerate me like this... ah, how gentle this is, it's like a dream... But, it's time to end it...

"Please forgive me for always being greedy for this beauty and forcing you to tolerate my disgust, without realizing how much trouble I caused you...

"From now on, I, Ruo Zao, will always wait for you silently in the dark, just as you wish."

I listened to everything in silence and said in a deep voice, "Are you really willing to do whatever I say?"

"Yes."

Leaving my arms, Ruo Zao looked at me lovingly: "As long as you are happy, Ruo Zao is willing to give everything to pay for the sins that Ran has committed."

But as soon as I finished speaking, the tears that I thought had dried up began to flow down Ruozao's face again.

Is this true for only Kivotos students, or for all women?

I nodded: "Okay."

Ruozao shed tears in silence, waiting for my verdict.

"Love me forever, just like now..."

I held her hand tightly, stared into her wide-open eyes, hesitated, and shook my head:

"No, I want you to love me more than ever every moment, every minute and every second... Don't mind my past prejudices, don't mind my current fickleness, and don't mind my future concealment... Okay?"

I asked cautiously.

Ruo Zao was confused for a moment, and asked back in the same tone: "Is this what you expect of me?"

"Alas... I also feel that I am being very nagging and hypocritical."

I scratched my hair and sighed, "I know your feelings and can guess what answer you will give. I just want to confirm it."

I am sure that Ruozao will still treat me the same way she does now after knowing that I am not who she imagined me to be.

If that's the case, I would be able to gain more comfort.

Alona is very nice.

However, Alona was not all I needed.

For the time being, I don't want the relationship between Alona and I to deteriorate.

"This, this is also my wish!"

Ruo Zao hurriedly said: "I have already vowed to dedicate my all to you. No matter what you become, Ruo Zao will love you wholeheartedly and will never lose the slightest bit! As long as I can occasionally stay by your side like this, I will be happy enough. I have no other extravagant hopes..."

Even though I knew she would probably say this, I still breathed a sigh of relief.

It was like I had broken free of another shackle that had been binding me.

"Thank you, Ruozao."

I made a sincere promise: "I will do my best to repay your love."

The fox-eared girl looked at me infatuatedly, and finally smiled: "Well, Ruo Zao believes in you."

As they expressed their love to each other, the atmosphere gradually became charming.

"Ruo Zao." I whispered, "I remember I promised to give you a reward."

"...Yes, I've kept it in mind as well."

"It's getting late. So, let's go wash up."

“Yes, yes, sir…”

Knowing what would happen next, Ruo Zao blushed but her tone was filled with anticipation.

After that, of course, I pulled an all-nighter.

Chapter 110: Don’t weigh it!

In the early morning, the ringing of the bell woke me up from my sleep.

After looking at Ruozao who was looking at me with infinite tenderness, I answered the call.

"Hey~ I'm at the door now, I'm alone."

"Well, I see."

After getting out of bed, I opened the door and saw Hoshino looking at me with a smile.

"Good morning."

After saying hello, she walked into my bedroom, looked around, and exclaimed:

"Wow, this battle is really intense. Wakamo-sister is really becoming a younger sister now."

I don’t know what qualifications Xingye has to say this.

Hearing Xingye's ridicule, Ruo Zao responded with a sharp look:

"You are the latecomer! You are a sneaky cat!"

"Hehehe~" Xing Lingye said with an embarrassed attitude, "I feel a little embarrassed when you say that~"

Ruo Zao was immediately furious: "You...!"

"Okay, don't argue."

As soon as these words were spoken, Ruo Zao instantly became well-behaved.

I closed the door and asked Hoshino, "Is Alice awake?"

"Well, right now, it's that Nero-san and Saori-san who are taking care of her."

Xingye paused: "So, what happened last night?"

As she said this, the lazy smile on her face disappeared without a trace.

Sure enough, she also noticed my unusual state last night.

Facing the girl's solemn gaze, I shook my head:

"Nothing serious happened. I'll tell you when the need arises."

"Hmm." Hoshino looked at me seriously for a while before smiling again, "I understand."

It is indeed much easier to communicate with Hoshino, who has experienced more ups and downs with him and is more mature than with Ruozhao.

Just as I was sighing inwardly like this, Hoshino suddenly stepped forward and stretched out his hand.

"Have you completely released the pressure?" She licked the corner of her mouth and asked excitedly, "Do you need my help, uncle?"

I was suddenly attacked and shuddered. I sternly rebuked him:

"Hey! Don't touch it!"

"Just weigh it!"

I slapped this guy's hand away in annoyance: "I'm busy now, let's talk after I'm done."

Hoshino shrugged: "Then let's wait for the next chance. Uncle, I still have to go back to school."

"Wouldn't it be the same if we went back to school? We might as well just stay here."

"That won't do." Hoshino yawned slightly and explained the reason righteously, "As an uncle, I have to set an example for my lovely juniors. How can I do such a thing so openly? No, no, no."

...Let’s not talk about whether Hoshino’s performance so far is a positive role model or a negative example.

What you mean is that you are planning to sneak away without telling the other members of the Countermeasures Committee, right?

I still remember someone once said something like this -