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If Aine's breathing changed even for a moment, she would notice it immediately.
No.
...What am I doing? Su Shi couldn't help but think. If Ai Yin woke up and noticed what was happening, she would definitely call her a pervert for doing these things to a sleeping person.
But if Aine really doesn't wake up, then she wants to say something.
These are words that can only be spoken when Aine cannot hear them.
"do not leave Me."
After a while, Aine opened her eyes.
She rubbed her eyes and found Su Shi sitting on another sofa looking at her phone.
"Soyorin, what time is it now?" Aine looked away and asked casually.
Su Shi observed Aine's reaction: "...You only slept for fifteen minutes. I thought you would sleep longer."
Aine smiled sheepishly: "But I feel great right now!"
"So, are you planning to go back now or—"
"I'll go back now, so I won't disturb you and your mother's dinner." Ai Yin got up, put on her slippers, and picked up her bag.
Inside were small gifts that Su Shi had chosen for her parents.
Su Shi didn't look at Ai Yin or respond at all, until Ai Yin quickly walked to the shoe-changing area, then she spoke:
"Don't forget what you've heard."
Aine, who was changing her shoes, paused slightly, and this subtle pause was enough to make Su Shi's eyes change slightly, confirming that Aine had indeed not fallen asleep.
It's also possible that they wake up at some point and then pretend to be asleep again.
"I won't forget. But I need to complain a little, lest Soyorin decides on his own to not speak to me for a month!"
Complaints? Su Shi looked surprised.
What made her expression change drastically was the next sentence:
"If you touch my face like that, I'll wake up no matter how soundly I'm sleeping!" Ai Yin said, blushing, and pushed open the door to leave.
Su Shi, who remained in the living room, also blushed and pursed her lips.
"Yes," he said, then sighed with regret.
Chapter 96: Long-term vegetarianism is not as good as short-term meat consumption
"This pendant is so cute, are you really going to give it to me?" Su Shi's mother's eyes sparkled as she held the fox pendant in her hand with great affection.
Su Shi smiled upon seeing this: "Yes, my friend helped me choose it."
"Friend? Is that the one you mentioned before who came to visit?"
"Correct."
The mother attached the pendant to the keychain and smiled, "That's a really good child! Thank you, Mom is very happy."
That's good. Nothing could be more satisfying than that.
Some might think she's still too clingy to her mother, but Su Shi thinks it doesn't matter. She just wants to spend more time with her family and cherish these small moments of happiness.
The mother stretched while sitting on the sofa.
"Ok?"
Then I found a pink hair on the sofa and picked it up.
"Pink hair? Could it be...?"
Su Shi nodded: "That's right..."
"Su Shi, did you dye your hair?"
how could it be possible.
"...She's my friend. She played with me for a long time today and then came here to take a nap," Su Shi said helplessly. Her hair color hadn't changed at all.
The mother shook her head: "You want her to sleep on the sofa? She could have slept on my bed too."
"She fell asleep on the sofa by herself."
I can't exactly carry Aine into my bedroom, can I? Su Shi went into the kitchen and brought out the last dish.
It was rare for her mother to return so early; she had cooked a lot of dishes after Aine ran away.
"Wow, these are all my favorite foods. You're such a good daughter!"
Su Shi smiled gently, took her seat with her mother, and enjoyed dinner.
She picked up the remote control and pressed the button.
"When did Su Shi start liking to watch TV while eating?" the mother asked curiously.
Su Shi paused for a moment, then said that this habit started at the first celebration.
"It was not long ago, but I always felt that the meeting was more lively," Su Shi smiled.
"Yes... I'm sorry for leaving you home alone all the time. Invite your friends over to play more often; that way, Mom will feel more at ease."
Su Shi smiled and nodded: "Okay."
Actually, even if you don't call them, they will come over on their own.
"Um, I have a question."
"You say it."
Su Shi hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help asking, "Mom...did your father ever say anything about destiny or anything like that?"
The mother seemed thoughtful, thinking it was a strange question.
"It seems so."
"Eh?"
"Really?" Su Shi was incredibly surprised.
"But even if I said that, it's all in the past now."
The mother added, "Besides, I'm not really interested in things like fate. If I had to say, my fate is to live happily with my good daughter."
Living happily is destiny. Su Shi had never really thought about it in that direction.
But she really liked that sentence.
Su Shi felt a warmth in her chest and smiled broadly: "Mmm!"
Back in the bedroom, Su Shi hugged the doll beside her pillow, lay down on the bed, and suddenly remembered their earlier agreement.
Going to the universe was indeed her and her band's goal, but the "universe" sounded as ethereal and distant as "fate," and it was unclear how to reach it or grasp it.
But if living happily is also fate, then she wants to try to grasp it no matter what.
And then never let go.
"Su Shi, it looks like it's raining outside. I'll bring the laundry in for you," came her mother's voice from outside the door.
Is it raining?
Su Shi looked outside and saw that the lights were indeed blurred. But incredibly, she no longer felt annoyed or melancholy by the rain; her eyelids just felt heavy and sleepiness washed over her.
They must have been too tired from playing today.
I haven't practiced bass yet... I'll practice again when I get up early later.
Come to think of it, these dolls can be dressed in special outfits...
"Su Shi? I'm coming in, all the clothes are here..."
The mother, who had just entered, stopped talking.
Su Shi lay on the bed, curled up slightly, her face pressed against the doll she was hugging, fast asleep.
She walked to the bedside and pulled the blanket over herself: "...Goodnight, Su Shi."
"I won't call you Su Shi anymore—"
Ai-yin, carrying a guitar case, said this at the entrance to the station passage.
So what do you plan to call me? Su Shi?
Following Ai Yin's figure and footsteps, the result was her cheerful reply: "I won't leave the band, and soyorin shouldn't leave either!"
"Huh? Soyorin!?" Su Shi was taken aback.
"Don't quit!" Ai shouted as she ran off with a smile.
"Stop barking!"
Why does it have to be called this name? Where does the "rin" at the end come from?
If it were called "Su Shiqin", it would be easier to understand, although Aine wouldn't use that kind of hot girl tone.
She doesn't dislike it when others give her a special name.
But she still didn't like this incredibly corny nickname.
Beep beep beep—the morning alarm clock rang.
Su Shi slowly opened her eyes, and what appeared before her was Aine... a doll that looked very much like Aine.
"!?"
She almost threw the doll away, but then she remembered that Aine had forced it on her.
Even though it brought back some unpleasant memories, the doll was innocent. Su Shi put it back on her pillow.
There are a few messages on my phone, which are casual chats in a group chat.
Did I just fall asleep last night...?
I just wanted to lie in bed and rest for a bit.
Looking out the window, the rain had already stopped, which was a good thing that I didn't have to carry an umbrella to school.
[Lixi: Today's training session]
Su Shi looked at the message and subconsciously touched her cheek.
It felt as if the touch of Aine's skin still lingered on my fingertips, and if I went to training today, I would definitely have to meet Aine—after yesterday's "face-touching incident."
Why did I do that yesterday?
Su Shi sighed again, thought for a moment, and then dialed the number.
"Soyorin? Why are you calling me so early?" Aine asked in a sleepy voice.
Su Shi pulled the doll over and rubbed its face: "I remembered something."
"Really?" Aine perked up instantly.
As expected, she still hopes everyone can recall their memories from the first playthrough.
"Yes, I remember the first time you called me...soyorin."
"Are you touched?"
Su Shi couldn't stand it anymore: "Huh? How could that be? Your taste in naming is terrible, and to do that while shouting it out in front of so many people, it's really embarrassing!"
Ai Yin chuckled dryly a few times: "It was just something I couldn't help myself to."
She paused for a moment, then expressed her heartfelt emotion.
“But that’s great, Soyorin is starting to remember more things too.”
“...Yes, that’s great.” Su Shi lay down on her side and whispered.
Such an important memory cannot be forgotten; although it wasn't exactly pleasant, it's still indispensable.
"I will not leave the team"—Aion fully lived up to this promise.
At that time, she did not respond to Ai-yin's words.
But now, Su Shi can respond: "I will not leave the team either."
"I won't let you leave the team!"
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