Finally, I became their white moonlight

This is the end of the scene that Ming Hai saw.

He saw the lamp closing its heart in the darkness and crying helplessly.

He saw Li Xi giving up on himself and escaping in a fragile manner.

He saw that Mu had a calm expression, but was murmuring his name and crying silently.

of course……

He also saw Xiangzi, who had completely collapsed, crying so hard that it made him feel heartbroken, and who could no longer be strong.

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, she eventually ended up on the same path as Su Shi.

The screen went dark the moment before she fell off the bridge, but there was no need to guess what would happen next - as long as she didn't actually die, her situation was no different from Su Shi's.

Only after the picture disappeared did Ming Hai close his red eyes and clench his teeth.

Even though I was mentally prepared, the feeling of sadness, anger, and self-blame running rampant in my body was still unbearable.

He could only use silence to deal with the despair that was visible to the naked eye.

My heart ached so much that it felt like it was about to explode, my internal organs were squeezed together as if they were being twisted into a ball, and my fists were clenched so tightly that my nails seemed to almost pierce through my palms.

——Even so, he is still stronger than the girls. He needs to be stronger than them.

I don’t know how long it took.

With a trembling breath, Ming Hai slowly exhaled, and a stiff smile appeared on his face, which was uglier than crying.

"I should be thankful that this is just something you inferred, right?"

[Answer: Please rest assured, host. After the second mission begins, all the characters you know will return to their original state and embark on the world line they were supposed to experience.]

The system replied calmly.

[They won’t remember everything that happened now, and everything about you won’t have any impact on them—from now on, you are parallel lines and will no longer cause each other the pain you are experiencing now.]

[Of course, because the host needs to obtain emotional energy from the target, the host will inevitably make the target fall into despair, sadness and other emotions in the future. This is an unavoidable and necessary sacrifice.]

[But the host can choose to reduce the number of people affected and not create unnecessary interpersonal relationships, so that people around him can more easily accept the host's departure and avoid the tragic situation like today. ]

"I'll listen to your nonsense." Ming Hai sneered expressionlessly, "I am no longer a ruthless task machine. I don't need your guidance to do what I want to do. If you have the guts, why don't you change the contractor?"

[Answer: Unless the host actively cancels the contract and gives up saving the world, the system cannot replace the contractor. ]

"Then just shut up and be your wonderful tool. Don't stand there pointing fingers, it's annoying."

【…】

After a brief silence, the system spoke again.

[Whether the settlement is completed, the task results are announced, and the achievement rewards for the last stage are collected. 】

As if he was too lazy to pay attention, Ming Hai lay on the hard white floor, propped up his head and leaned sideways, facing it with his butt, and spoke calmly and heavily:

"Later, I need to rest."

The system stopped talking and gave him a quiet space to rest.

It is for this reason that Ming Hai did not realize that the system had not yet directly said [The settlement screen has ended].

He didn't even notice that the translucent screen, which should have been completely dark, was faintly flickering with snowflake-like light.

It seems that there are still unfinished stories that are quietly going on.

-

I lost control of my body and felt a moment of weightlessness.

But just when Toyokawa Shoko gave up struggling and let her feet completely float in the air.

boom!

The impact from the side forced her back to the ground.

"Woo!"

The splashing water, the pain and numbness in her body made Toyokawa Shoko groan and wake up from the dream-like hallucination.

The blurry vision and unbalanced center of gravity returned to her body, and she had no time to care about the soiled high-end dress. She just looked in front of her in astonishment - or at herself, at the gray-haired girl who threw her to the ground.

"Light... classmate?"

Gao Songdeng raised his head and pressed her shoulders hard with both hands.

Pale lips, red eyes, amber eyes similar to hers, staring at her sadly but persistently, and speaking seriously word by word in a hoarse and weak voice:

"No...Absolutely not."

"If Shoko-chan does this, Narumi-san will definitely be very sad!"

"…Just be a good kid."

Toyokawa Shoko stared at her blankly, her expression becoming dazed.

——That brilliant spring day seemed to cast light and shadow into this rain curtain.

At this moment, she vaguely saw the Face Shadow Bridge with white flowers flying around.

At that time, I held Gao Songdeng's shoulder when he almost fell off the bridge, and said confidently:

"There is a way to solve any difficulty. Don't give up your precious life so easily!"

And she, just like herself now, looked at the other person with a blank face.

Now the positions are reversed, but things and people have changed.

——The person who was protecting them also left with the spring.

Volume 171: Chapter Chapter She put on a mask of sadness with tears all over her face.

Before Toyokawa Shoko could come to her senses, two hurried footsteps approached from afar, splashing water on the road along the way.

Until the shadows covered the rain curtain, Toyokawa Shoko pushed aside her wet bangs and looked up.

Two umbrellas, one on the left and one on the right, were placed over their heads at the same time.

“Huh, huh…you guys really are…just causing trouble for others…”

"Xiang, Xiangzi...are you okay?"

Under the equally surprised gazes of the two, Shiina Riki and Wakaba Mutsu were panting and supporting their knees, holding the umbrella for them with their other hand, their eyes were complicated with a look of relief.

"Why is everyone here?"

With her mouth slightly open in confusion, Toyokawa Shoko glanced at everyone, her expression still in a dream.

Although Takamatsu Deng was also confused, she was more concerned about the wound on Toyokawa Shoko's calf than the problem.

"I'm sorry, Xiangzi-chan...I got you hurt."

As she spoke apologetically, she felt in her pocket and pulled out a penguin-patterned Band-Aid that she always carried with her.

Toyokawa Shoko's legs were slightly curled up, and the thin stockings under her black dress were worn into several small holes. The fair skin underneath had obvious abrasions and broken skin, and there were traces of blood mixed in the mud and rain water.

Before Band-Aid got close, Toyokawa Shoko subconsciously spoke to stop him.

"Wait, you can't just apply it directly, you have to clean the wound first."

After saying that, she finally realized it with some amusement - she almost jumped off the bridge to commit suicide just now, but she actually cared about whether or not to clean the wound?

My mentality changes so quickly...

This is completely different from Su Shi, who has been very determined from the beginning to the end.

"Oh."

Gao Songdeng nodded obediently, put away the Band-Aid, and extended his hand to her instead.

Shoko Toyokawa could see clearly that Takamatsu Deng was more seriously injured than her. The thin short-sleeved T-shirt and shorts could not withstand much of the damage caused by friction. There were varying degrees of skin breakage and redness and swelling from the palms to the knees.

But he seemed to feel nothing, looking at her innocently and seriously, waiting for her to extend her hand and shake it back.

Toyokawa Shoko looked dazed again, as if she was being swallowed up by memories of the past.

——In order to protect them, Ming Hai seemed to have suffered some scratches on the back of his hand, and his expression was equally nonchalant.

Their personalities are obviously completely different, but since when did she become so similar to him?

"…Thank you, Deng-san."

But in the blink of an eye, Toyokawa Shoko withdrew her drifting thoughts, smiled calmly, and firmly held the hand she extended.

Seeing that her condition seemed to be much better, no longer as empty, gloomy and hopeless as before, Gao Songdeng felt relieved and smiled lightly.

The two of them helped each other to stand up, and then stood under two umbrellas respectively.

"I was going to ask, why are you two here?"

Finally finding the opportunity to interrupt, Shiina Riki couldn't wait to ask: "Why didn't you even answer the phone? Do you know how worried we are?"

"I..." Toyokawa Shoko took Wakaba Mu's handkerchief and wiped the rain off her face while answering hesitantly, "I left my phone at Su Shi's house and forgot to take it with me... I'm really sorry for making you worry."

Takamatsu Deng also lowered his head and apologized to them very honestly.

"Me, me too. I was in a hurry to go out and forgot to bring my phone... I'm sorry."

"Forget it, that's not the point."

Unlike his usual cautious attitude towards her, Shiina Riki waved his hand casually. His attention was not on Takamatsu Deng, but he stared at Toyokawa Shoko seriously.

"Xiangzi, can you explain to me what you were planning to do just now?"

"Xiangzi..."

Ruoye Muya turned his worried gaze away and subconsciously grasped the corner of her clothes with his fingers, as if he was afraid that she would do something stupid again.

Toyokawa Shoko patted her hands and gave her a comforting smile, then was met with a glare from Shiina Riki.

After a moment's hesitation, she let out a sigh from her lips: "I...want to go find Narumi-kun and Suyo-san."

"How do you find them?" As if he had known she would say that, Shiina Riki was not surprised, but continued to question with a sharp look in his eyes, "Jump off the bridge and go to hell to reminisce about the past? When did you become such an impulsive and reckless idiot?"

Perhaps she was still frightened? Her tone did not soften at all, and she put pressure on the other person fiercely.

Although influenced by that inexplicable memory scene, Shiina Riki had a similar idea not long ago - but thinking is one thing, and there is still a big difference between putting it into practice and not.

And just now, if the light had not been intercepted in time, they might have gone down the bridge to rescue Xiangzi.

Having witnessed her friend's failed suicide attempt, Shiina Riki was naturally angry, anxious, and a little scared - if Su Shi could still appear in front of her, she would not be able to remain calm like she is now, and would have to grab her collar and force her to tell her what she is thinking.

"…Sorry, just assume that I was confused for a moment."

Toyokawa Shoko shook her head with a complicated expression. She didn't make any extra excuses, nor did she cry about how devastated she was just now, so she wanted to believe in Su Shi's "dream hypothesis".

After enduring the friendship shock from Takamatsu Deng, she has calmed down; although she does not regret her impulsive choice at that time, she will no longer persist in trying to commit suicide.

Because she has friends around her who value her, and because that is not really what she should do.

Because Ming Hai once said——

"Girlfriend, even if I'm gone, you have to live well."

At one point, I forgot his words, and my fragile fortress was washed down by the heavy rain, and I could no longer face any difficulties or blows with strength.

But above the ruins, there is still a stubborn seedling, growing with its love for him as soil.

——Toyokawa Shoko realized it.

As long as this seedling is still there, she may collapse, feel frustrated, or even despair, but she will never give up her life.

After all, from that time on, her life was no longer just hers.

The love that has been held in your heart will never dissipate like moonlight.

Even if I lose it, it will only tear my chest into a bloody mess, and I will feel excruciating pain...

Then, remember this sadness and live on with the person who is not there.

"I'm sorry, Narumi-kun."

Toyokawa Shoko lowered her head slightly and recited silently in her heart.

There is a huge empty chest, but it seems that one can still hear the heartbeats of two people.

"I will never let you down again."