This is not the date I wanted.

"Although it's a little different from what was planned, it's a wise choice to entrust this mission to Sister Mengyue. If we let the clumsy Shidou accompany Rokuko, he might be exposed along the way."

Kotori looked at Shidou with a smirk on her face.

"That kind of thing won't happen... probably. Ahem—"

After a somewhat weak rebuttal, Shidou coughed twice, adjusted his mood, and smiled at Rokuko.

"Anyway, come in first. It's weird to talk standing at the entrance. Have fun today, Rokuko."

"Um……"

Rokuko nodded, a little flattered.

After taking off his shoes, Rokuko walked through the entrance and corridor under everyone's guidance and entered the living room.

“Uh-huh—”

Rokuko opened her eyes wide and exclaimed in amazement. What she saw was a dreamlike space decorated with ribbons, and on the large table in the living room, there were all kinds of delicious dishes.

"Come on~eat and drink as much as you want! You are the protagonist of today's party! Rokuko-chan!"

"Have fun..."

"Ok!"

Nodding happily, Rokuko looked at everyone and said gratefully.

"Thank you everyone! Liu Er feels happier than ever before."

——————————I am the dividing line for enjoying the banquet————————

At 11 o'clock in the evening, after the banquet was over, Rokuko returned to his room.

"call……"

After taking a shower and changing into pajamas, Rokuko fell into the soft bed and let out a long sigh of relief.

(Although I had a lot of fun, I was a little tired after playing.)

Turning over in bed, Rokuko looked at the ceiling and recalled the interesting things that happened at the party.

After the banquet started, everyone enjoyed the food while playing various games, such as Monopoly, karaoke, cards, etc. However, the one that impressed Rokuko the most was the Russian roulette game that Meng Yue played with takoyaki mixed with Mexican chili sauce.

Looking at Yakuya, Yui, Nia, Miku, and Nanashi - looking at their painful expressions as they rolled on the ground and wailed one after another after being hit, and then noticing the hint of joy on Mengyue's lips.

For some reason, Rokuko felt a chill on his back. (Everyone... is such a kind person...)

Rokuko couldn't help but sigh in her heart. She had done such an excessive thing before, and even if she was condemned, Rokuko had no room for rebuttal, but everyone accepted her without holding a grudge.

How lucky he really is. With a bit of shame and relief, Rokuko once again realized this.

“…It’s so quiet.”

Staying in this quiet and empty room, Rokuko felt a little lonely after realizing that that happy and lively time had become a memory of the past.

"If Liu'er were to return to the universe alone now, he would surely collapse within a day."

How on earth did he manage to spend so much time in that haunted place? Looking at the night sky outside the window, Rokuko sighed with some fear.

If he continued like this, he might continue to have wild thoughts. After realizing this, Rokuko got up from the bed and tried to do something else to divert his attention.

"By the way, the gift from Sister Mengyue has not been opened yet..."

Suddenly thinking of this, Rokuko took out the shopping bag beside the bed. Because the surprise party was so successful, she forgot about it for a moment.

(Sister Mengyue said to choose according to Liu'er's impression, what is it?)

With a little curiosity and anticipation, Rokuko carefully unwrapped the package and opened the gift box.

In the box, placed in the cushioning foam, is a palm-sized pink round table carved with delicate patterns, and a transparent crystal ball is fixed on it.

In the transparent crystal ball, snowflakes are constantly dancing, and four small rabbit dolls are placed inside, just like a family, snuggling together closely.

"This is……"

Rokuko took it out, held it in her palm and observed it carefully. She found that there was a clockwork behind the round table.

"…Music box?"

Looking at the crystal ball in his hand with some uncertainty, Rokuko hesitated for a moment and then wound up the spring.

—crack—crack—crack!

As the spring turned, the gears in the box made a subtle sound. Soon, an ethereal melody sounded from the music box.

As light as a feather falling from the sky, as warm as the flickering fire in the fireplace, as soft as the drizzle falling on a spring day.

The gentle music flows in this empty room, as if to soothe the loneliness in Rokuko's heart and fill this small world.

"Incredible... Liu Er feels... as if he is no longer a human being..."

Gently stroking the surface of the crystal ball with his fingers, Rokuko looked at the smallest rabbit among them, which was sleeping peacefully under the careful care of the other three rabbits.

"You are truly a child of happiness." Rokuko smiled and said, "Therefore, please work hard to grow up and try your best to return the happiness you have gained to everyone."

After saying that, Rokuko turned off the lights and gently closed his eyes to the accompaniment of music.

She had a feeling that she would be able to have a very comfortable sleep today.

(Thank you for your gift, Sister Mengyue.)

……

"Okay, I understand. Thank you for your hard work, Ju Ya, Ju Nai."

Standing outside the door of the Elf Apartment, after hanging up the phone, Meng Yue looked at the extinguished lights on the sixth floor and sighed with self-mockery.

"I really have a bad taste."

PS: Strictly speaking, the following plot actually has some logical bugs, but I still want to finish writing it, so I don’t care about it.

Six adult (six)

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The next morning, as the alarm clock rang beside the bed, Rokuko got up from the bed and stretched comfortably.

She brushed her teeth, washed her face, changed her clothes, combed her long hair in front of the makeup mirror, and after confirming that there was nothing wrong with her appearance, Rokuko nodded with satisfaction and left the Elf Apartment to go to the Gokawa family next door.

"Oh? Isn't this Rokuko? Good morning!"

After arriving at the door of Gokawa's house, Rokuko ran into Tohka and the Yamai sisters who were just about to go out.

"Good morning, Tohka, Yui and Yakuya."

After greeting the three people, Rokuko asked curiously.

"Has everyone finished breakfast?"

"Kuku - that's right!" With an evil laugh, Yejuya said in a serious tone, "The offerings have been enjoyed, and my divine power has reached its peak. I will now go to the ancient battlefield to purify all the evil spirits."

"Purification?"

Rokuko tilted his head in confusion.

"It's cleared up. I'm just going to class after the day off. You don't have to think too deeply about what Yakuya said."

Xixian explained calmly.

"I see, you all are going to study."

Rokuko nodded in realization and asked with some concern,

"Where are Master and Sister Mengyue? Don't they need to go to the academy?"

"Hmm... Shidou and Mengyue seem to be discussing something with Kotori-chan, so they want us to leave first."

Tohka explained as she looked at the Yamai sisters for confirmation.

"Additional information. Although Yui did not hear the specific content, it seems to be related to you, Rokuko."

"What about Liu Er?"

Rokuko opened her eyes wide in surprise. At this moment, Yakuya suddenly looked at her with a tense face.

"You must be more careful, Key Spirit. My compatriots must be secretly planning something strange."

"Um... Liu'er will keep it in mind. Thank you for your advice."

Although he didn't think Meng Yue would harm him, Rokuko still nodded and answered himself.

Afterwards, after saying goodbye to Tohka and the other two, Rokuko entered Goka's house.

——I object... It's unnecessary... And if it gets out of control...

——But...we have no right to hide...

——I think... let Rokuko decide for himself...

The voices of Mengyue, Shidou and Kotori were faintly heard from the living room. Although Rokuko didn't hear the specific content clearly, he did hear his own name.

Cautiously approaching the living room, Rokuko poked his head out to peek inside. At this time, Kotori, wearing a black headband, was sitting at the table with a very serious expression, while Mengyue and Shidou were sitting opposite her, seemingly trying to convince her of something.

(It doesn’t look like they are quarreling…are they discussing Liu Er’s affairs?)

Rokuko wondered. Although he was a little nervous, he still mustered up the courage to walk into the living room after hesitating for a moment.

"Ah, Rokuko, you're up. Good morning."

"Hey, wake up. Did you sleep well last night?"

"…Hoo, good morning, Rokuko."

"Well, good morning sir, Mengyue sister, and Qinli."

Seeing that the three of them greeted him very friendly, Rokuko secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Um... I heard that everyone is discussing Liu'er's matter. May I ask if Liu'er has offended anyone unintentionally?"

Hearing Rokuko's words, Shidou was stunned at first, then quickly waved his hands to deny it.

"That's not the case. Rokuko, you didn't do anything wrong."

"is that so……"

"Well, although we are indeed discussing something that involves you, it's not that you have done anything wrong."

After explaining with a wry smile, Mengyue looked at Qinli, as if asking for her consent.

Kotori first glanced at Rokuko, then crossed her arms and frowned. After thinking for a long time with the Kabejia lollipop in her mouth, she sighed tiredly and nodded to show her agreement.

"...Okay. It seems that hiding it will only cause unnecessary anxiety. Just like Shidou said, let's tell her the situation and let Rokuko decide for herself. Sister Mengyue, do you have any objection to this?"

"Well, that's it."

Mengyue nodded without objection.

Listening to the conversation between Mengyue and Qinli, Rokuko couldn't help but feel confused.

"Rokuko, have you opened the gift I bought you yesterday?"

"Yes. Rokuko really likes that music box. Thank you, Mengyue."

Although he didn't understand why Mengyue brought up this matter at this time, Liu Ku still nodded to express his gratitude.

"Yeah……"

After hearing Rokuko's answer, Meng Yue's expression relaxed a little, and she explained with a smile,

"Do you know? The four rabbits in the music box are a family. The two largest rabbits are the father and mother, and the two smaller ones are their daughters. In the snow, the father and mother, as well as the grown-up sister, just snuggled together to keep the youngest sister from catching a cold, hoping that she can grow up happily and healthily."

Hearing Mengyue's words, Rokuko felt a slight pain in his heart for some reason.

"——Well, this is just a story I made up. What do you think?"

"Well, Liu'er thinks it's a very beautiful story."

"I see... Rokuko, you told me yesterday that you wanted to be a steady adult, so I decided to tell you this."

Looking at Rokuko with gentle eyes, Mengyue asked lightly.

"Your sister and parents have been found. Do you want to go meet them?"

……Eh?

Unable to make any sound, the moment he heard these words, Rokuko's mind went blank.