After the argument about taking a bath and talking on the phone ended, Gongsun Ce spent a few minutes recounting his experience after waking up. (Details about the breast attack were selectively ignored)
"...That's it. Please give me, a young man, some advice, big sister."
"I see, that's it. Hmm~~~"
Zero on the other end of the phone paused for three seconds and said:
"It's so troublesome, you brat."
Gongsun Ce grabbed the phone and roared: "Can you at least have some sympathy for Mr. Gongsun's pain and suffering?!"
"What are you sympathizing with? It's just the pretentious moaning of a brat." Rei Shigure said disdainfully, "I'm so popular and so embarrassed. What on earth should I do?" To others, it sounded like he wanted to punch the brat. Shit behavior. "
"I've disconnected the phone."
"What a pity. I happened to be taking a bath and planned to give you some benefits."
"Really?!"
Before the thought is complete, the words are blurted out without thinking.
Someone's merciless ridicule came from the phone. Gongsun Ce covered his face in embarrassment: "I beg you, just pretend you didn't hear those words..."
"Win back the victory~"
Give up. I had to admit defeat.
If Zero really took a selfie and sent it, it would undoubtedly end in both parties dying together. Not to mention how you will react when you receive the photo, after the call is over, the woman will definitely roll around in the bathtub with a blushing face out of shame.
"Seriously, I want to hear your opinion."
Shigure Rei's answer was so straightforward that he was stunned.
"You did nothing wrong in this matter. Although it is a pretentious trouble, it is also the heart problem of a masochistic man like you."
"On the one hand, you feel that others have no reason to fall in love with you, and on the other hand, you also feel that you are not qualified to fall in love with others. Accepting a confession is for others, and rejecting a confession is also rejecting for others. Whether it is success or failure, it is all just for the sake of others. One-sided self-abuse to satisfy others. How should we fall in love like this?"
Totally hit the mark.
Gongsun Ce said dejectedly: "When you say that, I feel like I am hopeless..."
"Not necessarily. Don't you also have the desire to overcome this abnormal psychology? For example, take the initiative to approach me. For example, help that electronic pet. For example, you want to get closer to the little girl from the empire. Yes. Carrying out these behaviors shows that under the desire for self-destruction, you also have the urge to change in your subconscious mind."
You naturally put yourself first.
Rei Shigure said lazily: "So, Reiichi's suggestion is the most effective and practical. Hurry up and practice the spiritual communication method. If the spiritual communication is successful, the heart disease will be broken. This is more effective than any psychological treatment."
Others practice the Impermanence Method to become stronger, but I practice the Impermanence Method to cure illnesses.
Even if it is for my own life, I have to practice this thing...
"...Thank you for the suggestion." Gongsun Ce sighed, "I didn't expect you to make such a serious statement."
"Sister, I always care about your feelings."
"Really? I'm so honored."
"Really, you are the most important person in the world to me."
"Haha?!" Gongsun Ce couldn't hold it steady, and the phone hit the bridge of his nose, "You, you, you -"
"To be more specific, it is the unique treasure in my life." The witch said happily.
"Stop! How did you say it so shyly!"
"It's easier to talk when you can't see your face. This is a valuable skill I just discovered."
Don't discover useless special moves at this time!
Gongsun Ce panted heavily as if he had finished a strenuous exercise, and said with difficulty: "Anyway, in a word, I will try my best..."
"Come on and defeat yourself~ I'll come find you with souvenirs after the trip." Rei Shigure said, "If you can't overcome the problem by then, I'll take out your worthless heart."
come out. "
"Don't use such a scary real incident as a joke threat!" Gongsun Ce said helplessly, "By the way, will the travel diary be posted again?"
"Like to watch?"
"Honestly, just seeing it makes me happy for you."
Looking at those pictures and words, imagining your freedom, I feel that the battle on Zero Island is meaningful after all.
"Hmph~ Your rank has improved. Goodbye!"
Zero ended the communication unilaterally.
There is no doubt that the man sank into the bathtub and blew bubbles after the call ended.
When Rei Shigure is embarrassed, he will subconsciously hide his expression, just like Qin Qianbai will unconsciously turn his face away when he is shy. By the way, Qiluo will roll on the floor or hide under the table when she is shy. And Alandia...Alandia is probably not shy, right? Is there really a time when she is embarrassed? That person always embarrasses others and always takes his time.
"..."
Gongsun Ce put his hands behind his head and stared at the ceiling like he did three years ago.
My mind was as messy as a ball of wool, and my inner tangle became more serious. He originally thought he would be worried about bigger and more important things, but it turned out that the culprit that caused him to be so confused was not Mr. Lan or Yan Qi, nor the law of impermanence nor the art of returning to heaven, but his own outlook on life and interpersonal relationships.
"...I'm still a small character in the end."
It should be rejected immediately. Want to say something. The two opinions were tit-for-tat in his mind, and they fought endlessly. Rei and Shigure-kun said it was very simple, as long as you finish cultivating the spirit! But this is fundamentally contradictory. If he can't even solve his own problems, how can he go from "self-clarification" to "spiritual deification"? He always has to find the right direction to break through, but now he is just spinning in circles again and again, repeating the contradictory spiral of self-affirmation and self-denial...
"It would be much more convenient if we could solve it all with just one fight."
Gongsun Ce muttered to himself as he got up from the bed and walked out of the room. The lights in the next room are not on, and the eldest lady has not returned yet. He stood in the corridor, waiting quietly for his neighbor to return home.
·
"Qin Qianbai, I expressed my feelings to Gongsun Ce."
When Qin Qianbai heard her friend say these words to her personally, Qin Qianbai felt as if her heart was being clenched.
What comes first is panic, the fear of the possibility that the most important person will be taken away from someone else; then comes anger, followed by sadness that spreads through imagination.
The calm state of mind was shaken by this, like a stone being thrown into the lake, causing ripples on the surface of the lake. I want to yell, I want to vent my emotions, I want to be unreasonable like a child.
However, she is no longer a child, and warriors are better at controlling their emotions than anyone else. Qin Qianbai stabilized his mind, cut off the evil thoughts, tamed the distracting thoughts, and regained his composure while breathing. She was having a conversation with her friends as usual.
"……How is the result?"
There was a hint of frustration in Qiluo's voice.
"Obviously I was expressing my good intentions, but he looked like he was cornered."
really.
Qin Qianbai sighed in her heart countless times that her sweetheart was really a troublesome man.
The girl with twin tails stood in front of her, speaking quietly but firmly.
"I've known for a long time that my first love will probably end in failure. But, Qin Qianbai, I don't want to just hide my feelings and remain close friends."
Qiluo looked at her seriously.
"I know I'm despicable like this... because it was Qin Qianbai who met Gongsun Ce first, and it was Qin Qianbai who fell in love with him first. So I want to tell you this matter face to face. Even if you hate me, I still want to go Pursue your feelings."
...After all, there was no defense.
the girl thought in frustration. She had always felt that Kirara was a greater threat than Rei Shigure, and this was the reason. Although the relationship between that woman and A Ce is very close,
But she lacked the courage to confess directly. But Qiluo is different. She has always been straightforward and dares to speak out. Love has never depended on past accumulation. Throughout the ages, the first move will win.
However, the very idea of defense is inappropriate. After all, one person cannot control another person's feelings. Qiluo has her own thoughts, and Ace also has his own thoughts. She can't force everyone to act according to Qin Qianbai's thoughts. Those who think like that are children who haven't grown up yet.
"Qiluo."
The movement of thoughts ended in an instant, and Qin Qianbai made a decision. She stretched out her hands—
He pinched Qiluo's cheek.
"Ah wow wow?!"
"How dare you run away, I'm very angry. I'm going to rub your face hard."
"No, people will see this on the street. Uaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"
The idol lady's screams lasted for about half a minute. Qin Qianbai let go of his hand with satisfaction and said to his friend who was squatting down with his face covered: "The so-called love is war. There is no such thing as despicable in war. It only depends on the strength and strength of both parties. determination."
"Qin Qianbai said that sweet girl love is like fighting!" Qiluo screamed.
"It doesn't matter how Kirara wants to attack. I will steadily advance the front at my own pace."
Qin Qianbai extended his hand to his friend and said gently: "However, no matter what the outcome of the war is, we are still good friends."
Qiluo looked at her with tears in her eyes and hugged her emotionally.
"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuu Qin Qianbai——!"
"If you use your fat to attack again, I'll get really angry."
There is really too much useless fat. Let’s find a way to urge Qiluo to exercise in the future.
Qin Qianbai, who was about to complain, spotted a little head poking around not far away with his peripheral vision.
"ah……"
The information life form idol was obviously aware of the presence of bystanders. She let go of her friend, looked at the corner where the child was hiding, and smiled sheepishly: "It's Ayane!"
"It's Ayane~"
The little girl in red responded lively, jumped out from the corner, and skipped towards the two of them.
Qin Qianbai and Qiluo both had an impression of her. This outgoing girl was a friend of the doctor and a newcomer to the Sky City recently. The doctor said he wanted her to make some reliable friends, so Cardesia volunteered to organize several women's meetings - most of the time Cardesia talked non-stop, and they were mainly responsible for listening.
Ayane looked up at them and said with a smile, "Ayane, I thought there would be a quarrel."
"No, we are very good friends." Qin Qianbai said.
"But Ayane smells something interesting~ Jealousy, anger, hostility, self-blame, guilt, frustration, desire for exclusivity, desire for destruction... Wow, so many delicious black emotions are piled up in my heart like mud. !」
To anyone's ears, these words were merciless and almost accusatory.
However, the two people she spoke to did not show any embarrassment.
Qin Qianbai knelt down and stroked the girl's head: "Suppress these black negative emotions with white emotions, and make rational decisions with a calm mind. Only adults can do this."
Kirara smiled and added: "If Ayane-chan can't understand, you can ask the doctor~"
Ayane shook her head and sighed.
"Oh...oh! It's always clear what decision a rational person would make. It wouldn't be interesting if there were no unknown elements!"
"Goodbye, boring big sisters. Please quietly enjoy the ordinary friendship on this boring night. I heard that there have been disappearances recently, so be careful when you go home!"
Ayane walked away talking to herself, and her figure quickly disappeared from the sight of the two.
"He is a strange child..." Qiluo said.
"After all, she is a friend of the doctor." Qin Qianbai said, "I don't think most people can establish friendship with her."
Saying goodbye to the friends he met late at night, Qin Qianbai walked home. She thought to herself that when the things she was afraid of before actually happened, there would be no fear of gain or loss.
When will Ace change? Or should she take the initiative to force him to make a decision, as Caldesia strongly encouraged?
But Qin Qianbai still hopes that he can live a happier life... he only regards love as love, not responsibility or necessity.
With random thoughts running in her mind, the girl walked into the apartment where she had lived for three years. After getting out of the elevator, she was surprised to find her neighbor standing at the door of her house.
"Ace?"
"You're back, Miss." Gongsun Ce said nervously, "That is to say, that..."
"I didn't quarrel with Qiluo."
Gongsun Ce breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't even know why he felt relaxed.
"That's great——"
Qin Qianbai interrupted him expressionlessly: "I'm sorry I didn't hear clearly. I was thinking about beating Ace."
"Did you abandon punishment or revenge and just use the word beating?!"
"Should I use the hidden attack, the waning moon, or the four evils to kill?"
"No matter which blow Mr. Gongsun takes, I will die!" Gongsun Ce screamed.
"You're kidding," Qin Qianbai said, "I'm a magnanimous woman."
Your performance and magnanimity have always been a bit far apart.
"Then am I a weak-minded man?"
"Look, this is a mocking expression. Ah Ce is a man who is very petty towards himself." The eldest lady tilted her head, "To be honest, I originally planned to move to Ah Ce's house tonight."
"Mr. Gongsun, where should I keep my personal privacy?!"
"However, I changed my mind after seeing A Ce." Qin Qianbai patted his neighbor's face, "Has A Ce ever looked in the mirror?"
"...I look ugly?"
"It's ugly. It's like stabbing yourself with a knife while trying to smile. It reminds me of the first time we met."
Qin Qianbai raised his hand, patted his neighbor on the head, and said seriously: "If you feel uncomfortable, don't think about these things, just live at your normal pace.
No matter what choice I make, I will support Ate. Because what I hope most is that you can live happily. "
Gongsun Ce lowered his eyes and smiled bitterly.
"……you are nice."
"I have always been a kind and considerate good girl." Qin Qianbai walked to her door, "Well, good night. I will live as usual tomorrow."
"Good night, miss. Tomorrow, I will act according to the original plan."
After watching his neighbor return home, Gongsun Ce felt that his tight heartstrings finally relaxed a little, like a drowning person being pulled back to the shore. This finally allowed him to think about other things and what he should do now.
The top priority is of course to practice the method of communicating with the gods, followed by Mr. Lan’s instructions. He had to go check on the doctor, and if necessary, also check on Badman...and make up for the lessons he missed during this period when he had time...
Gongsun Ce sent a message to Shiyu Reiichi, making an appointment for practice tomorrow, and closed his eyes in random thoughts.
·
The next day, early morning.
The location was Gongsun Ce's room, accompanied by Shigure Reiichi and Caldesia who came to watch out of curiosity.
Gongsun Ce, who had not slept all night because he slept too long, closed his eyes and fell into a dream in the face of his friend's suppressed smile.
He silently recited Professor Yan Qi's mantra and entered the path of silence. This time there are no more dreams, no more phantoms, the process of self-clarification has long ended. The scenery around the road changed unconsciously. When he came back to his senses, he was already standing in his childhood home, standing in front of his door.
"call……"
Gongsun Ce took a deep breath and encouraged himself. He is no longer the same person he was when Lingzhao was there. Gongsun Ce is still
After experiencing so many events, I have undoubtedly grown! Be steady, be mature, don't yell, let her see what you look like when you grow up!
The gray-haired young man opened the door to his childhood room and spoke the opening remarks cheerfully and enthusiastically.
"It's been a while, I haven't seen you, Arlandia!"
As expected, the silver-haired knight was sitting at his desk. The Dawn Knight showed no surprise at his arrival. She turned her head and looked into his eyes with her calm gray eyes.
"You're here, Ce."
Gongsun Ce nodded and closed the door with his backhand. He sat on his bed, took off his glasses, wiped them carefully a few times, and put them back on.
"..."
Gongsun Ce took off his glasses and repeated the previous behavior for the second time under the calm gaze of the Dawn Knight. He closed his eyes, slapped his face hard again, and finally shouted in an immature and unsteady tone: "——What on earth are you doing?!"
"Your language expression ability has deteriorated to a certain extent in a short period of time."
"I'm talking about your unprecedented outfit!!"
The position of Miss Knight has not changed, and the attitude of Miss Knight has not changed. The only difference between this room and the last time he came is the dress of Miss Knight. Today's Arlandia doesn't look like a detective, let alone a knight. She was wearing a fitted white shirt, a black overalls skirt, black pants, high heels, and a pair of silver-framed flat glasses.
This outfit had a considerable impact on Gongsun Ce. On the one hand, he had to admit that it was very beautiful and showed off his figure. On the other hand, he always felt that the other party should not be dressed like this.
"Give me a reason, okay Alandia? Why did you become a detective in work clothes last time and this time?"
Is it possible that your wardrobe is still hidden in this cabin?
What on earth have you transformed my room into!
The Knight of Dawn said calmly, "This is your heart, Ce. My appearance will only reflect your purpose and direction."
"I don't think I want to chat with a female white-collar worker."
"So this costume is equivalent to another identity in your perception."
Alandia pushed up her glasses from the side. This action made Gongsun Ce feel familiar. He remembered that many female teachers in animations could do this action...
"I. No. Huh?" Gongsun Ce said awkwardly, "So I...don't...teacher?"
"Last time you hoped that I could help you find the aura, this time you hope that I can help you learn to communicate with the gods." Alandia opened the drawer of the desk, "And you know how I will answer..."
"Some things can only be solved by yourself." Gongsun Ce said listlessly, "Now that we have finished explaining the truth, can we enter the learning stage? I can't wait to receive your one-on-one tutoring."
"Pay attention to etiquette, Ce."
Gongsun Ce whistled: "Teach me, Teacher Alandia!"
Alandia reached into the drawer and grabbed an item that could not fit on the small desk. It was a large sword that needed to be used with both hands. The blade was pure white, giving people a cold and sharp feel, but it exuded a warm light.
"...We are going to start one-on-one teaching, right?"
"Indeed." The Dawn Knight held her sword, "Please stay where you are."
Then, the pure white blade slashed at Gongsun Ce.
