Faced with the blackened heroine, they actually stopped time

At this time, Kikyo Rimi's father said lightly.

"A man's appearance is the least important thing. The key is that he must be reliable."

These words made the atmosphere suddenly awkward.

Kikyo Rimi's mother slapped her husband in annoyance.

"What nonsense are you talking about? In this day and age, how can good looks be unimportant? And you know whether she is reliable or not after just meeting her once? Stop being so sarcastic. You don't care about your daughter either."

The man said angrily: "I miss her all the time, otherwise why would I worry so much?"

The woman pulled her husband's arm and said, "Okay, okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's go in first. Don't keep Aliang waiting for too long."

How can there be no good wife and mother in a harmonious family?

The two of them walked ahead. Kikyo Rimi walked back and gently took Oreki Ken's arm, raised her head and spoke in a low voice.

"I'm sorry to make you laugh, but my father is such a boring person... He often says things that are annoying."

Oreki Gen smiled and shook his head.

"It's okay. Your dad cares about you and is afraid that you will be cheated."

Kikyo Rimi looked at Oreki Gen with twinkling eyes and slightly raised the corners of her mouth.

"Will Oreki-kun lie to me?"

No, you're already so far ahead, why are you still acting? Are you trying to smuggle in some ulterior motive?

However, Oreki Gen rarely spoils the fun; he is not a straight man who doesn't understand women's minds.

Well, he is a scumbag.

Since they are all scumbags, is there anything abnormal about lying to others?

He smiled and looked at the other person's expectant eyes.

"How could I bear to lie to Sister Kikyo? Even if I did, it would be a white lie."

Well, I still left myself a way out.

Although Kikyo Satomi would not be particularly satisfied, it was at least much better than directly denying it.

She smiled and tightened her hands, as if squeezing the other person's arms into her plump bosom.

"Yeah~ I believe in Oreki-kun."

Is this the reward for a scumbag? As expected, honest people always get no candy.

The two of them still kept up with the pace, passing through the countless tombstones in the cemetery.

Oreki Gen didn't think it was unlucky at all. It seemed that matters of life and death were taboos and not suitable to be mentioned all the time. The talk of ghosts and gods made people feel even more awe-inspiring.

However, Oreki Gen feels that birth, aging, sickness and death are all inevitable processes for everyone. There is nothing to be taboo about, and of course there is nothing to think about. Thinking about it will only cause yourself more troubles.

Finally arrived at the destination.

It was a simple tombstone with a photo on it that looked young but a bit old.

The boy above seems to be about the same age as me. It is hard to imagine that such a young and beautiful man would lose his life because of a simple accident...

Wait, what are you thinking about?

I hope your death in the original book isn’t too tragic. Do you still have time to lament about these things?

Kikyo Rimi's parents sighed at the same time, and it was visibly that Kikyo Rimi's expression was also a little depressed.

It is obvious that the boy's passing has caused them pain and regret to this day.

The woman gave everyone a bouquet of white flowers.

This also includes folded wooden strings.

First, Kikyo Rimi's father looked at it and then sighed.

"It's been so many years, your dad can't even remember. Don't worry, everyone in your family is doing well. It's just that your mom will cry secretly when she sees your photo sometimes. It's okay, life goes by quickly. I hope you are doing well over there."

He said very simple words.

There weren't too many emotional fluctuations, not because he was numb, but because Oreki Gen knew that as the head of the family, he often couldn't express his emotions. Oreki Gen could even imagine how this man would react when he heard the news of the boy's death.

He is a really strong man, but men are often like this.

Kikyo Rimi's mother seemed very upset. Her eyes turned red as she spoke and she kept wiping her tears. It was not until the man patted her shoulder that she hugged her husband and sobbed for a while, and finally she calmed down.

Kikyo Rimi seemed to be in a good mood, she just looked at the tombstone quietly.

After a while, white flowers were handed over.

Then whispered.

"Sister is fine. Sister has found someone who is worthy of and will take care of her. Liang, you can rest assured... Sister is not sad. Sister... just misses you a little."

After saying this, Kikyo Rimi stepped back.

In the end, it seemed that only Oreki Gen was left. Oreki Gen had only just met this couple, but it would be strange for him not to do anything in such an atmosphere.

Oreki Gen calmed his mind, walked forward with kindness towards the deceased, bent down and handed over the flowers.

He didn't say much, just one sentence: "Rest in peace."

But I was saying in my heart.

Although I cannot say that you are my brother-in-law, I hope you can bless your brother-in-law.

I'm really not a liar. I do this... because I have no choice. I hope you can understand me. This is the only way I can do.

Kikyo Rimi's mother still had a lot to say, so Kikyo Rimi stayed with her mother.

Instead, Oreki Gen and the father were left standing aside, and the man handed them a cigarette.

Oreki Gen politely declined.

"Thank you, uncle. I don't smoke."

The man nodded and lit a cigarette.

He took a puff of smoke and then spoke.

"I heard that you don't smoke or drink?"

Oreki nodded: "Yeah."

The man shook his head, seemingly dissatisfied.

"It's hard to accomplish anything without this kind of hobby. You have to know that this society looks at not only ability, but also social skills. It's okay for a man to have some bad habits."

Oreki Gen said with a polite smile.

"It's okay. Smoking is not only irresponsible to your own body, but also affects the people around you. Drinking can easily cause trouble. I think whether a man is capable or not, whether he is a man or not, is not determined by these things. It doesn't matter what kind of persona he puts on or what he says. It still depends on whether he can do what he should do at the critical moment when others need him. This is what makes him a man."

Hearing Oreki Gen's neither humble nor arrogant answer, the man looked at the boy with a little surprise.

He suddenly smiled, and it seemed that it was the first time that Oreki Gen saw this man smile today.

"It seems that I am out of touch with the times. Young people today still have some ideas."

"Uncle, you don't have to praise me too much. I am just standing on the shoulders of my predecessors. I should also thank you for raising such a good daughter."

Hearing this, the man seemed to be ready to say something.

But at this time, Kikyo Satomi had already come with her mother.

She looked at the two of them and said, "It's getting late. Let's go eat. Oreki-kun and I both have to go to work later."

So the two interrupted their conversation.

Get ready to leave the cemetery.

On the way, Kikyo Rimi was still hugging the boy's arm and looked up at Oreki Gen.

"What did you just say to my dad?"

Oreki Gen smiled and shook his head.

"It's just some simple conversational techniques between father-in-law and son-in-law, what else could it be?"

"Now we are talking about father-in-law and son-in-law?"

"This is a role that requires concentration. Don't worry, I will definitely not cause any trouble for Sister Kikyo."

Kikyo Rimi smiled, and underneath her bright face, what she actually wanted to say was, I wish you could cause some trouble... That way you can be tightly tied together, right?

The four of them randomly found a nearby izakaya. Kikyo Rimi's father even ordered some wine, which he poured directly for Oreki Gen.

Kikyo Rimi said with a little dissatisfaction.

"Dad, what are you doing? I told Oreki-kun that he has to go to work this afternoon, and you're still giving him alcohol?"

Kikyo Rimi's father looked as if it was a matter of course.

"Young people, what are you afraid of? You are so energetic, one or two drinks won't be a problem. Besides, drinking is also a kind of professional ability. You drink frequently yourself, how can you say that?"

Kikyo Satomi seemed to want to say something else.

Oreki Gen stopped him with a smile.

"It's okay, one or two drinks is no problem, and it's only natural since it's the first time I meet my uncle and aunt."

The man nodded and said with great approval.

"Look at how conscious they are. You are older than them but you still don't understand this."

Kikyo Rimi pouted in dissatisfaction.

"Then you didn't know to give birth to me later?"

"Hey, you girl..."

Finally, they started drinking and talking.

It seemed that after two glasses of wine, the topics became more open. Of course, it was inevitable that Kikyo Rimi's parents started asking about her basic information.

With the advance preparation and the help of Kikyo Satomi, Oreki Gen answered questions fluently without any mistakes.

It also includes the very sensitive question of when the two will get married.

Kikyo Satomi naturally wouldn't let Oreki Gen answer.

She could only say that she didn't have such an idea for the time being. Both of them were very busy with work, and it was best for them to get along in a way that was comfortable for both of them.

Of course, I was also scolded by my parents.

It’s the same old rhetoric.

Why don't you hurry now and wait until later? Why can't the family be without incense? And why pregnant women at an advanced age will encounter many troubles...

Topics like these.

Oreki Gen felt dizzy after listening to what he said, and he felt like he was getting drunk even though he didn't drink much.

But he could only smile along, looking like he was willing to learn.

Until the dinner was about to end.

They were originally going to leave together, and Oreki Gen could have ended this not-too-troublesome meeting by politely saying that he would visit them next time.

But unexpectedly, Kikyo Rimi's father said.

"You two should wait outside for a while. I want to talk to Oreki-kun alone."

Kikyo Rimi immediately became a little nervous.

"What are you talking about... We need to talk about it alone?"

The man looked at Oreki Gen calmly.

"Don't get involved in some conversations between men. Don't worry, I won't do anything to him. Besides, the young man is strong and healthy. Are you still worried about this?"

Kikyo Rimi wanted to say something else.

But Kikyo Rimi's mother pulled her back.

"Don't you know your dad's temper? It's okay, he just likes it this way. Come on, let's go sit outside. I have something to say to you these days."

"it is good..."

There was nothing Kikyo Rimi could do but look at Oreki Gen.