The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

Ping Xin pulled out a book from his backpack. The book's packaging was so crude that it looked like a half-finished product. The title of the book was written in Eastern language on the cover:

Those who believe in miracles are as remarkable as the miracles themselves

——A travel memoir dedicated to my family

"...Hara Rin, do you believe in miracles?"

As the time gradually approached sunset, the man's eyes were shining as he looked at the sunset, even brighter than the sun.

The sun's radiance tinted the false flames with a golden glow. Who says borrowed light isn't bright?

"I...believe—"

I don't believe in miracles, but I believe in you.

"Is that so... Then you will become an extraordinary person, I promise. Because everyone who believes in miracles is as extraordinary as the miracles themselves."

This time, could he try to believe it?

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Chapter 65: The secret after school...was discovered?!

(This chapter is about the male protagonist's past, if you don't want to read it, you don't have to read it)

The next day, Hua Lin was late, which was unusual for her.

Yesterday, after the two of them dispersed in front of the school gate, they went home. After arriving home, Karin first contacted and quit all his part-time jobs, then after eating a discounted lunch box from a convenience store for dinner, he began to read the book written by Heishin. That book was the "work" he took time to do every night and day when he was at school.

The main characters are a couple and their only son, with a younger sister added as a DLC character. Honestly, it's hard for Karin to relate to the idea of ​​these parents taking their elementary school-age son on a multi-year journey after he suddenly expresses his desire to travel the world in search of supernatural powers. It's almost hard to imagine.

But for some reason, just like what was written on the cover, "People who believe in miracles are as remarkable as miracles themselves," Hua Lin always felt that what was written here should be true.

*Believe first, believe again, and believe again in the end!

Before pulling an all-nighter and oversleep, Karin carefully and earnestly read about a third of the book, reading until she got a headache, without stopping for even a minute.

The novel uses a rare first-person perspective, and most of the content is narrated from the perspective of the eldest son, the protagonist of the novel and the initiator of this "Journey to the West".

The novel's protagonist, the eldest son, is a precocious elementary school student with the ability to think beyond his years, often viewing the world from a very unique and peculiar perspective. Although it's unclear why he suddenly decided to pursue a mysterious existence, this "crazy" and willful opening perfectly captures the reader's curiosity, making it impossible not to follow his perspective and join this adventure.

The protagonist's father is an archaeologist and folklorist from a prominent Yan Kingdom family. He's a quiet, cold-hearted man with a warm heart. He possesses a wealth of knowledge, impressive martial prowess, and a remarkable network of connections, making him a force to be reckoned with at all times and in all crises. Such a character always feels like a story with a rich backstory, and if he were to be singled out for a separate chapter, he'd surely fill a book of his own.

The mother initially appears to be a mere nanny, but later conversations reveal her to be the only daughter of a prominent Eastern Kingdom family. After a series of events with her current husband, she eloped, and only after marrying the protagonist did she return to her Eastern Kingdom, where the story unfolds. The image of a perfect and elegant mother/wife in the book, a woman of both literary and martial talents, perfectly captures Hana Rin's imagination, as her second, unspoken wish is to become just such a woman.

Following the protagonist's perspective, Karin sees the character's portrayal continuously fleshed out through the first-person perspective, the parents' own narration, and the third-person supplement, as if the author is truly exploring the character's inner world. Her impression of the father also changes from an aloof man at the beginning to a comedic figure who doesn't know how to express his emotions so he puts on a poker face, but is very reliable when the situation demands it.

Our understanding of the mother in the article has also changed from a spoiled housewife at the beginning to a gentle but strong woman from a martial family who can get rid of several strong men with her bare hands. She perfectly interprets what it means that women are as good as men and that they play supporting roles because they are too strong.

From the perspective of a typical reader, she's clearly interested in the mysterious father's past and the significant event that connects the protagonist's parents. The only clear clue in the text is the year 98, but unfortunately, Karin has no clue. While this unfilled plot hole, left to the reader's imagination, is certainly part of the story, Karin eagerly anticipates the journey ahead, as her parents' conversations and memories gradually fill in the details of "back then," it's a shame her hope is doomed to fail...

*The author who dug a hole but didn't fill it

Seeing the world through a child's perspective can be refreshing and intriguing, allowing one to experience a sense of childlike innocence. Many artists, such as renowned painters like Picasso, Rousseau, and Qi Baishi, returned to their roots in their later years, seeking a lost innocence. For those like Karin, who lacked a childhood or who face other childhood deficiencies, this experience is like honey, sticky and sweet.

The protagonist, a child, possesses not only the innocence of a child but also the rational and cool thinking of an adult, ensuring that the reader doesn't feel overly distracted by the inclusion of an elementary school student. He is not only extremely knowledgeable but also eloquent, often offering quirky insights and bizarre "wrong ideas" that Karin has never heard of, adding a lot of interest to the story.

The overall writing style is humorous while being full of real practical knowledge. It uses vivid and interesting stories to allow readers to take a real world tour without leaving home.

It feels as if those magnificent palaces, the awe-inspiring wonders of nature, and the historical sites carved by time are all within reach. The local customs and cuisines of various regions are also revealed, and the father in the story even takes his family deep into a primitive tribe to study the customs and culture of cannibals... Setting aside these rather "extreme" examples, this book may well serve as a useful reference for many people traveling abroad.

In addition to a variety of natural beauty and delicious food, the article also introduces a lot of practical knowledge, such as how to choose a camp location when surviving in the wild, how to catch prey while avoiding ferocious predators, and countless wild game feasts.

Rabbits are so cute, they should be sprinkled with more cumin.jpg

During their travels, the family not only explored numerous places steeped in mythical legends and bizarre tales, but also encountered many people pretending to be ghosts. Curious, Karin did some searching and discovered that most of the stories about police officers apprehending cults, serial killers, mafia members, and cold-blooded assassins were actually true. It's hard not to wonder if the unsearchable content is simply unsearchable or simply doesn't exist.

The family's journey in the article includes both ordinary and warm daily experiences as well as thrilling adventures. Readers of all ages will be attracted by the plot and will inevitably yearn for the beautiful scenery and diverse customs and practices around the world.

During the journey, the family constantly solved various difficulties, big and small, but the part that impressed Hua Lin the most was the friction between the family members. The long-term journey completely overturned the living habits that had been developed in the ordinary city life, and the family had to start from scratch like college roommates who had just enrolled.

While this book is about travel and adventure, what captivated Karin most was the interactions within the family. She yearned for that kind of loving family, filled with warmth, mutual care, and the ability to reconcile quickly after misunderstandings and conflicts. If she ever married, she wanted a family like that...

"Hey... Moshi Moshi... Is Karin still there?"

Ping Xin whispered softly into Hana Rin's ear. The moist breeze tickled her ears, turning them pink and tender, like a chocolate steeped in emotion. Though the exterior was a bitter dark chocolate, the interior was a sweet, lovely strawberry pink. Although Ping Xin acted like a connoisseur, he was actually the most nervous person in the room. It was as if the youth and innocence he hadn't experienced in his past life had returned to his pale soul.

"...Sorry, you mean the tutoring, right, Senei? So, we should—"

Hua Lin, who had just arrived at school at noon, had lunch, and slept until now after school, suddenly woke up.

"Tutoring, what tutoring?"

Ichinose Asuna asked, appearing behind the two of them out of nowhere.

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Chapter 66 Where Are We Going, Dad?

Hua Lin looked at Ping Xin, but found that Ping Xin had a "little bear spreading his hands" look -

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What should I do if they ask me to go to the bottom lane... ahem, I tried my best. That’s what I mean anyway.

"Hey, Karin. You mentioned tutoring just now. What kind of tutoring is that? Have you started attending a private school recently?"

Asuna Ichinose clung to Kadodade Karin as usual, with a look of "I'm curious" on her face.

In simple terms, private schools are cram schools. In the East, if you want good grades, you have to go to a good university. Otherwise, unless you are a genius or rely on donations or connections, it is difficult to get into a top university on your own.

Hirayukobu, who was witnessing the three-dimensional battle to see whether the left or the right side would win, had a wandering gaze. He deliberately avoided Karin's pleading eyes, but his peripheral vision was still paying attention. Well... Although Asuna is slightly shorter than Karin, she has more powerful front armor. However, with a little development... cough cough cough!

In short, history tells him that it is best not for a third party to interrupt when two people are quarreling, because you never know whether the two people are quarreling because of grudges or because their relationship is too good, especially when you meet two beautiful women.

Asuna: Cute and clingy

Karin: Sensi, why are you just watching? Are you really betraying me?!

Ordinary mail: OMO

——This was probably the scene that appeared before Murokasa Akane.

As the culprit who accidentally told Asuna that Karin had sneaked out with Hirayukobu after school the previous day, not because of a family matter, she pushed her glasses and smiled elegantly and confidently, leaving no one to guess what she was thinking. Then, belatedly, Nel looked at the nearly empty classroom, with only this group of inexplicable people still lingering and playing tricks.

Really, it turns out that at times like this, a reliable senior is still needed to calm the situation——

Nilu came up to them and said, "Hey, let's go play together, Dad~"

Ordinary mail: ...

Zhu Yin: Dad?!

Karin: ???

Asuna:! ! !

Ping Xin stood up calmly, and then sat by the window like a big boss who was very good at pretending to be cool.

"...The wind is so noisy today—"

......So I choose dog leash!

Ping Xin jumped down from the third floor and used the power of time stop and the stand "World" to land at 10 minutes and then started running directly.

You didn’t expect this, did you? This is my escape route!

"I was the one who said the wrong thing, so why did you jump off the building? Ping Xin, you idiot!"

It's obvious that the junior student, Megan Nilu, is as innocent as her name (sweet), and she didn't think that the man was just having a sudden whim and wanted to play a trick. But it's not her fault... After all, when Nilu stood up normally, she couldn't see down there (looking up at the sky)

"Harin, harin, why are you tutoring? And why are you calling Hirashin Sensi (teacher)? And Nelu-senpai, why are you suddenly calling Hirashin dad? I feel like you guys are..."

It's like a lot of things happened behind my back, like there's a secret between us that only I don't know about—

"...Hehehehe! You didn't even take me out to play? That's too much! I got it—let's all go camping at Heishin's house tomorrow when we have a day off. It's a pajama party! Pajama party!"

Asuna's expression turned gloomy and lost for a moment, and then immediately returned to her usual energetic and cheerful self, but no one present noticed.

"Asuina-chan, going to Hiranobu's house should be called staying overnight or staying the night, not camping, okay?"

"But, but! Ping Xin's house is so big? And it even has a yard. Doesn't it look like a campsite or even a mountain castle you found on an adventure?!"

As Asuna was still gesturing as she spoke, but it also made it easy for the other three to understand her idea.

Now that you mention it...it's true. After all, someone's house is as big as a single-family villa or a Western-style house in the mountains, and it's located in a place with good feng shui. It's outrageous no matter how you think about it!

"But...it's not okay for us to just go there directly. We should at least say hello--" As a representative of common sense, Hua Lin said calmly.

"No, no, that won't be a surprise at all! Don't you think it would be funny and cute to see Pingxin look surprised when we drop by unexpectedly tonight? And he even said last time that we're welcome to come and play anytime!" Asuna said angrily, and now she was even more emotional than usual.

Considering Asuna's level, it's surprisingly well-reasoned? !

Suddenly, Karin felt like her own child had grown up. Even though it was just kindergarten, she had grown up to elementary school. But it also made Karin's mother feel both moved and complicated. Sure enough, that man had an aura that made people chase him? But she didn't expect that even the sun would move for him. Could he be the legendary "Ultimate Zero"?

Black hole? !

After school, at Heishin's house——

"When I got home, I saw you lying on the sofa. Why don't you go read a book or practice singing and playing the guitar?" Pingxin came home and started pointing at Meizhulan who was lying on the sofa.

Normally I'm humble and yielding to you, but today I'm going to give you a hard blow! You actually got home earlier than me and changed into your home clothes?

This is no longer just skipping class, it's truancy, and we must take strong action!

"Please, you're annoying—"

Mizukami, lying on the sofa with her white and tender feet dangling, glanced at Pingxin, then continued eating Haagen-Dazs while watching funny videos on the Internet on her phone. She had no idea whose home and whose turf this was.

"I just said a few words and you thought I was annoying. I just wanted you to study hard! Don't skip class tomorrow. Let's keep today's events a secret between us. Just go to school tomorrow."

Heishin felt a sense of spiritual victory after leaving these words. After all, today was a refreshing day.

"But isn't tomorrow a holiday? Don't you at Shengxiang have holidays not only on Monday and Tuesday, but also for the remaining five days of the Golden Week?" Mei Zhulan asked in surprise.

N-ni-?!

But I haven't heard of any suspension...

Oh my god, I've been reincarnated?!

Elderly people who have suffered from social torture have discovered that the gap between people can really be so huge. Why can some people take vacations without adjusting their days off, and even give you a whole week off?!

Ping Xin, who had been kneeling on the ground, stood up tremblingly, like a half-dead zombie, muttering to himself something like "bitter first, sweet later", "characteristics", and "superiority".

Although Mizukami didn't understand, she always felt that the air was filled with a happy atmosphere, and even the canned laughter from the funny video in her hand sounded much sweeter.

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Chapter 67: Meeting Again & Pavlov’s Dog?

"Damn it—I wrote to Principal Jin Wuqiri to ask him to compensate me for two days of vacation, and he already replied—and he can't say no?! I think he's afraid that if I go to school again, the rice in the cafeteria will be too expensive, and he's afraid that he won't be able to enjoy the limited-edition delicacies, so he's deliberately rejecting my request!"

Seeing Hirayobu rest his elbows on his knees and half his face hidden behind his crossed hands, Mitakeran knew he was saying something strange again. She wanted to ignore Hirayobu, but no one paid any attention to him. He was so pitiful... It was really just pity, right?!

"Maybe, maybe not."

Lying on the sofa, Mizukami scratched her butt as if she didn't care about Ping Xin's existence, then turned over and changed her posture to continue playing with her mobile phone. She was really the one who released herself.

*Go your way~

Lazy, so lazy!

She had absolutely no awareness of being the lead singer of a popular regional band and a beautiful girl... Hirayuko shook his head, then expertly flipped the channel with the remote and began to watch the latest episode of Pretty Cure with gusto. Before Hirayuko's arrival, this world had no concept of Kamen Oushi, Giants of Light, or even special effects. Instead, themes like magical girls and Pretty Cure were incredibly common, along with the inherent...

Anyway, seeing the three Sailor Moons working together to defeat the villain, Heishin's eyes were filled with tears——

This is it! This is it!

Lying at home doing nothing every day is what I should do!

It was obvious that someone's utterly awful nature was about to burst forth on the first day of their vacation. Just yesterday, they'd said Mizukuri was too relaxed, and now they were the couch's slaves. It was as if they were now stymied by the thought of even fighting over the use of the couch. At most, they'd resort to sumo wrestling with their feet, pushing each other away, or wrestling across the cushions.

It really doesn’t look good!

Hour, whose beloved brother stood her up for her usual morning run this morning, looks like she's about to cause trouble. Why not call the remaining four and "those four" over? It might be quite... motivating!

“It’s so noisy——!”

Maybe it was because someone's expression when watching anime was too...special, so Mizukuri kicked him off the sofa and did the thing of occupying someone else's nest.

"Yesterday, he came home clamoring to go to school and strive for progress, and today, he's lying on the sofa and saying he wants to postpone his vacation. Why is he so nagging—" Mei Zhulan, deeply moved by someone, complained, her words becoming increasingly comedic. "Anyway, you're not allowed to come back before dinner tonight!"