This is not the date I wanted.

[Because the nature and existence of energy are not stable yet, the elves are divided into multiple parts, shuttling between the neighboring world and the real world, and a large number of frequent space earthquakes are also generated. ]

[In other words, the 'elves' are just the keys that connect the real world and the neighboring world. As long as all the keys are destroyed, the space shock will naturally disappear.]

Origami raised questions after listening to Kotori's explanation.

"Destroy? But as far as I know, elves cannot be destroyed."

[Well, that's generally true. 'Elves' cannot be destroyed. Essentially, the energy scale itself is not something that ordinary troops can handle. As long as the magician's strength reaches a certain standard, it is still possible to destroy the 'Elves'. In fact, it was the only 'hero' who reached the standard who sacrificed himself in the global air disaster and died together with the 'Elves' that brought world peace.]

"Who?"

Origami became curious when she heard Kotori talk about a legendary figure who saved the world.

[Ellen Mira Mathers, the strongest magician in the world. Before the global air disaster, she also completed the only destruction mission of the "elf". It is said that if she wants, it is easy for her to destroy a town like the elves.]

"What is that? A monster?"

[Who knows? But she was once a member of DEM, and maybe she went through some superhuman experiment to be transformed.]

"..."

Origami was somewhat confused and at a loss after hearing Kotori's answer. She had countless questions in her mind, but most of them obviously had no answers. After a long silence, she finally asked the most important question in her mind.

"Spacequake... is it really not going to happen?"

【……Yes. 】

Kotori affirmed solemnly.

【From a long time ago... the boss has been studying the laws of space quakes. According to him, due to the appearance of the elves, the neighboring boundaries that were originally in different dimensions are fixed to the surface of the world like a thin film. Whenever a space quake occurs, the neighboring boundaries on the corresponding coordinates and the environmental values ​​in the real world will change significantly. Humans have also been observing the changes in the values ​​of the neighboring boundaries to predict the occurrence of space quakes. Although there was a period of more than 20 years without a space quake, the existence of the neighboring boundaries could still be detected during that period. And now——】

"It's no longer detectable, right?"

Origami said in a calm tone.

[…Yes.] Kotori gave an affirmative answer, [Perhaps the neighboring world has completely disappeared. Or perhaps the two worlds have completely separated. In recent years, research institutions around the world have been unable to detect the existence of the neighboring world.]

"Yeah……"

After listening to Kotori's description, Origami let out a long sigh.

[Are you okay? Origami?]

"Yeah...it's okay. Thank you, Kotori."

After saying thank you, Origami hung up the phone in a hurry, leaned weakly on the back of the chair, raised his head and stared blankly at the ceiling.

She understood that what Kotori said was an indisputable fact. In fact, the content of the paper that Woodman abbreviated was roughly consistent with what Kotori had said orally. Whether it was data collection and analysis or theoretical analysis and deliberation, it was very comprehensive and rigorous. If it were Origami, it would probably take at least ten years or even decades of effort to complete the same amount of work and then come to a conclusion.

Finally, the doubts that had been lingering in her heart were finally answered. However, for some reason, instead of feeling relieved and relieved, Origami felt more regret, remorse, and a confused sense of failure.

It was a matter of course. She ignored the advice of her teachers and the opposition of her family, spent several years and efforts, and even took the risk of disobeying military orders, but in the end, the result was such a painless ending.

It seemed to be saying that everything was just her worrying too much.

(If that's the case, why did I go out of my way to join the army?)

I have never thought about my future and dreams. Now that obsession has lost its meaning and value, origami is like losing a signpost, not knowing where to go.

"Haha...what's that? Am I an idiot?"

In the end, Origami could only look helplessly at the gradually brightening night and let out a bitter smile of self-mockery.

The red pill represents the cruel reality; the blue pill represents the comfortable lie.

If Tobiichi Origami had to make a choice, she would definitely choose the red pill without hesitation.

However, "having the freedom to choose" - this thing itself is a rare happiness.

Looking at most people in the movie, they have no right to choose from the very beginning.

——————————I am the dividing line for fast-forwarding time——————————————

"I'm so sorry! My daughter has caused you trouble."

"It's okay. It's my job, too."

Looking at the young mother who bowed to express her gratitude, Origami smiled and shook her head, then squatted down and spoke gently to the little girl.

"Little sister, next time you must be careful not to get lost and let your mother be careful."

After hearing Origami's instructions, the little girl nodded obediently.

"Well, thank you, police sister."

"So nice."

Origami smiled and patted the other's little head, then stood up and continued his patrol work.

After that, after completing his military service, Origami did not choose to stay in the army, but returned to his hometown where he was raised and became an ordinary policeman.

It's not that I'm dissatisfied with life in the army, I just lost the reason to stay there.

Perhaps Mikie, Ryoko and the others came to talk to her because they noticed what she was thinking.

"Time flies so fast..."

Origami couldn't help but sigh.

Even if the answer is not what she wants, that time is not meaningless. This is the conclusion Origami came to after thinking for a long time.

She had also thought that if she didn't pursue the so-called truth, she might have more time to plan her future, arrange her own way out, and embark on a completely different life.

But if that happens, the fear and anxiety will always linger in her heart, and she will never be able to let it go.

In the final analysis, the reason why Origami was so obsessed with the spacequake was not because she really wanted to understand the past, but to protect her family from being taken away by the unreasonable natural disaster.

So becoming a policeman nowadays is a good choice as it can not only maintain peace and order in the city, but also take care of family members.

"I can't see the tourist... Has he gone back?"

After patrolling the town, Origami didn't see the black-haired girl he met during the day, and he couldn't help feeling a little regretful.

Although it is a small town without any highlights, as a member of the town, she still hopes that Kurumi can leave a good memory here.

"Never mind... peace isn't such a bad thing. Let's continue working."

Today, Origami Tobiichi is still working hard for the peace of the town.

PS: Due to the slowdown in update speed, I would like to ask you guys whether you think it is better for me to continue writing the IF line or stop writing the main line.

39 If Line Restores the Former Strength (Part )

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The reasons why women dress up can be roughly divided into several categories.

——Want to stand out from the women.

——Change your inner self through the outer self and say goodbye to your past self.

And, want to attract the attention of the opposite sex.

Ever since the day she woke up in the hospital, Kotori Itsuka often felt a little uncomfortable when she saw herself in the mirror.

It seems like something is missing, but I can't put my finger on why. I just vaguely feel that there is a difference between myself before I lost my memory and myself now.

(Is it because of the hairstyle?)

Thinking of this, Kotori tried to imitate the anime characters on TV and tie her hair into two ponytails to adjust her mood, but for some reason, after getting the hairband from the nurse, she suddenly lost motivation.

(Forget it, it’s not like I have a crush on someone. Even if I change my hairstyle, it won’t make a difference.)

Feeling inexplicably tired, Kotori returned to her hospital bed and read some boring books to pass the time.

Kotori Itsuka is an unfortunate person, but at the same time, a lucky person.

Although she lost her memories of the past few years due to the spacequake disaster, compared to other companions in the hospital, Kotori still knew who she was and her parents were still alive.

Perhaps only by comparing it with the misfortunes of others can one realize one's own happiness. While gaining some comfort, Kotori also somewhat hates herself for being like this.

Kotori still remembers the day when her parents came to the hospital and she said goodbye to her friends in the hospital.

——That’s great, Kotori-chan. Your parents are here to pick you up.

——Congratulations...Miss Kotori.

——You should get along well with your parents over there.

——Farewell. Please contact me when you have time.

——See you later, comrade. May my blessings be with you from now on!

Looking at the people saying goodbye to her, in addition to joy and reluctance, Kotori also felt a hint of guilt of betrayal.

——————————I am the dividing line that ends memories——————————————

It was snowing lightly, and the windows on the living room balcony were covered with a layer of light white gauze due to the temperature difference.

I gently wiped off the mist by pulling my sleeve and looked out the window. There was a world of snow.

The white snow was swept to both sides of the road, covering the withered yellow grass, and several stacked snowmen stood among them.

There was a dark asphalt road between the snow trails. Although the snow had been cleared, the cold still caused a thin layer of ice to form on the road, which shimmered and reflected like a bronze mirror.

Looking around, you can see several wooden houses arranged in an orderly manner. The overall appearance is plain, but upon closer inspection you can feel a sense of nobility and refinement.

Spacious, peaceful, and cozy—light black and white make up this strange, exotic landscape.

(It probably hasn't snowed yet in Japan.)

Itsuka Kotori couldn't help but think. Although she has lived here for a while, facing the unfamiliar land and culture, Kotori still feels homesick from time to time.

(I wonder how Tohka and the others are doing now?)

Kotori couldn't help but think. As colleagues in the same hospital, Kotori often kept in touch with them. During the time in Japan, she often visited the grandmother Guan Meng who adopted Tohka and the others.

Different from the happiness of living with her parents, although there is no blood relationship, staying there, Kotori feels as if she is living with sisters of the same age, and has a different kind of happiness.

It is a bit exaggerated to say that Kotori even regards Grandma Sekime's apartment as her second home.

"what……"

"What's wrong, my lovely daughter Kotori? You're sighing so early in the morning. Happiness will slip away."

Coming to the dining table in the living room, Kotori's mother, Gokawa Haruko, poked Kotori's dimple with her finger and asked with a smile on her face.

"Don't be like this, mom. I'm not a child anymore."

Kotori dodged her mother's fingers and said with some dissatisfaction.

"What's wrong? Kotori, you look listless so early in the morning. Is there something on your mind?"

At this time, Ryuo Gokawa, who was sitting at the dining table reading a newspaper, asked curiously.

"Even my dad asked me that... It's nothing. I'm just in a bad mood when I woke up..."

Seeing her parents worrying about her like this, Kotori scratched her head in frustration.

Sitting in her seat, Kotori held her chin and thought for a moment, then suddenly spoke.

"Hey, Dad?"

"Well, what's the matter?"

Long Xiong responded while drinking his coffee.

"I want a brother."

“Oh—cough!? Cough!!”

Long Xiong was a little slow to react and choked on his coffee, starting to cough violently.

"Dad? Are you okay?"

"Ahem...it's okay..."

After taking a breath, Long Xiong shook his head, stroked his glasses and answered.

"Really? The child's father, he's already so old, and he's still making such a fuss."

Haruko said helplessly as she took the handkerchief and wiped the stains off Ryuo's body.

"Kotori, you're asking such a difficult question all of a sudden. If you want a younger brother or sister, mom can try with the child's father, but asking a brother or something like that is a bit too much."

"Child, the child's mother..."