Are you, as meal replacement users, ready for the consequences?

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Ningzi clasped her hands together in front of her eyes, like a pirate captain searching for his escaped sailors with binoculars.

I couldn't find you. You've disappeared again.

Just like last time in the music room, they said they would teach me how to play the piano, but then they ran away without a word, leaving me to figure it out myself.

I want to get rid of this idiot, but I don't know where to apply for a refund.

I should have stayed at school and played with the lantern. Sigh, I'm already starting to miss the lantern and Xiangzi.

I wonder if they're thinking of me right now.

Maybe I should go back and take another look, or tell the teacher that I'm actually very healthy and it's just that my other personality is causing trouble.

The sapling's shade was really unhelpful; Ningzi was still covered in sunlight.

"Never mind... I'll go home."

Ningzi lowered her head to check her pockets. Her sister had given her a key the day before yesterday, saying something like:

In the future, Xiangzi might be too busy with work to take her home by detour, so she will drop her off at the station and leave.

From now on, I'll have to walk the rest of the way from the station to home by myself.

Xiangzi really trusts me a lot. Is it because he thinks I've been much more normal lately?

This saves the trouble of stealing the key.

As her fingertips brushed against the wall by the roadside, the tactile sensation of the object reassured Ningzi.

Going home…but home…Xiangzi isn’t there…I hate home…My father is there…I don’t like it…

"It seems like I have nowhere to go again."

Ningzi stopped in the middle of the road.

Where is Mu? Find Mu's older sister. As long as Mu is there... but Mu also has to go to school.

Where's Lixi? Lixi's still angry with me. She misunderstood what I said that rainy day. I was just in a car accident and was about to die; I didn't mean to leave her or anything...

Ah, where am I going now? Nowhere in this world that I have any connection with is completely welcoming. I'm always lost, and only occasionally am I picked up by someone and brought back on track.

"Xiao Ningzi! How about we just end this?"

The cars waiting at the red light burst into unpleasant laughter and yelled at Ningzi.

"Let's just run you over."

This can be considered an ending.

The poor, lost, and sad child was run over and killed by a car speeding recklessly down the road on a beautiful morning.

It's the same old story, but it's not too bad. This way of dying is indecent, but not terrible either.

No, the thought of being turned into a bloody mess is awful. Maybe I should find another way to die…

"Xiangzi, what are you doing standing here?"

A gentle voice sounded from behind. While Ningzi was still deep in thought, someone suddenly took her hand.

Ningzi turned slightly to the side.

What I could see was a pair of purple pupils.

Ningzi could see her own reflection in this clear water.

Chapter 28. Chu Hua, don't look back, I am Xiangzi.

"Xiangzi, it's been a long time! What were you doing standing there in the middle of the road? That was dangerous."

Is it talking to me, or is it some other personality I don't know about that has jumped out?

"Xiangzi? Xiangzi! Are you alright? Are you feeling unwell?"

Xiangzi? Me?

Ningzi wiped the sweat from her forehead with her hand, which was one of the reasons she hated coming out.

Because of years of lack of exercise, his physical condition has deteriorated, and he will leak water as if he melts when he exercises even a little.

What a terrible and unpleasant experience.

“Do you need a tissue?”

The big golden retriever with purple eyes handed over a napkin with lace trim, and Ningzi hesitated for a moment before taking it.

"Thank you."

This must be my sister's friend, although my sister seems to have never mentioned it.

Even if they mentioned it, how could I possibly know? I haven't even taken it home for a walk.

"I never expected to meet again like this. The last time we met was last year. How have you been lately?"

This kind person even bought themselves a drink; it was the kind of drink my sister likes, so it seems they really are an acquaintance of hers…

My sister doesn't drink beverages much, yet she knows exactly which ones she likes...

This kid is truly terrifying.

"Thank you... I feel much better."

Mitsumaki Hatsuka folded and put away the sunglasses that were stuck in her hair. She looked Toyokawa Ningko up and down, memorizing every little change in the other woman.

Xiao Xiang looks strange.

"Xiangzi, are you not going to school today?"

"I took the day off because I wasn't feeling well."

I really want to know this guy's name. He's so close to Xiangzi and I didn't even know... I must get all your information.

"Want to grab a coffee? I don't have any work today."

Misaka Chuka smiled and pointed to the coffee shop not far from them.

With a slight bow and a smile, Toyokawa Ningko tried her best to portray Xiangzi as closely as possible.

First, we need to change the way we speak; the habit of starting with two words will have to be changed.

This was all a sacrifice made to find out more about this woman.

"I didn't expect to have time today. Let's go."

Toyokawa Ningko smiled warmly.

"Good~"

…QwQ…

"It's delicious. I haven't been to this restaurant in a long time."

Toyokawa Ningko straightened her back and smiled as she put down her coffee cup.

Actually, she didn't think this stuff tasted good at all. It tasted like crushing up a Gaosong lamp, adding a little Xiangzi sauce, and pickling it in a cellar for a year.

Also, Ningzi had never been here at all; she just thought Xiangzi might have been.

"It really tastes good, it brings back so many memories."

Sanka Hatsuka placed her sun hat on a chair and happily savored the coffee in her glass.

I took the day off from school today because of a commercial performance, but the event ended early in the morning.

I originally wanted to go out with my bandmate, Mana Junda, but she... decided to stay home and rest.

Just as Hatsuka left the office, thinking that even just coming out to soak up some sun would be nice, she ran into her childhood friend, Toyokawa Shoko…

Xiangzi has become quite pale, looking like the sickly paleness of someone who rarely goes out.

She has become more mature, which is really cute.

"A feeling of nostalgia?"

"Oh yeah, it's been a long time since I sat down and had coffee with Xiao Xiang."

"It's okay, just send me a message if you want to contact me in the future."

"That's what you said."

"Ah."

Anyway, it wasn't me who was being harassed, and judging from Xiangzi's personality, he wouldn't directly ask the other person what was wrong with them and why they kept asking her to go out.

Toyokawa Ningko calmly took another sip.

This taste is probably only something a fool like Xiangzi would like.

"Xiao Xiang, do you like it? I like it too!"

Oh, and you, you fool who walked right into my trap.

Ningzi's brain cells were working frantically; she wanted to extract personal information from the blond man in front of her.

And how he and Xiangzi met, chatted, played together, and breathed the same air together.

I hate this feeling, when a complete stranger meets the person you care about most... but you know nothing about it.

Get rid of her quickly, I don't want to see her.

"Calm down, honey, let's talk about each other's lives."

Toyokawa Lemon suddenly appeared next to Misaka Hatsuka, casually picking up Ningko's coffee and taking small sips.

"It's delicious!"

I'm too lazy to comment; just another nobody.

He's just a nobody who makes a lot of sense.

Ningzi pondered what this seemingly easy-going woman had just said.

Not much work today?

Yes, that's the line!

"Tell me about your job."

"Oh? I didn't expect you to be interested. The daily life at the agency is just so-so, but it's still a bit tiring to juggle school and work at the same time."

Misaka Hatsuka unguardedly revealed her personal information, stretching her tired body in complete relaxation.

"The firm?"

The agency…is she an idol? She just said she was on leave, so she's a student. As for wearing sunglasses when she goes out, is it because she's quite famous?

Yes, that makes sense.

A high school student, an idol, and quite famous.

There aren't many people like that, and it's much easier to find someone who is a public figure.

"Excuse me, I need to go to the restroom to rest for a bit."

"Uh-huh."

Ningzi stood up, trying her best to keep a smile on her face. She remembered something that person had just said.

I had work to do today, and I've already finished it.

The scope is smaller now.

In front of the vanity mirror, Ningzi's nimble fingers tapped on her phone screen.

"finally found you."

There was a small commercial performance this morning, featuring the well-known band Sumimi.

And the person we just heard about is in this band.

"So it's Sumi's Mitsuba Hatsuka."

What a boring name. How did they even know each other?

What was their purpose in approaching Xiangzi? What were their motives? What kind of filthy heart did they harbor, and what disgusting thoughts did they hold?

I don't know, I know absolutely nothing.

"However, it is known."