"Sorry, we don't have Epiphyllum in our store."
"OK, thanks."
"Dingling bell~"
Xiao Xiao opened the door and left the flower shop.
...
Sensing Mayfly's somewhat depressed mood, Xiao Xiao tilted his head and smiled, "It doesn't matter, it's just the first one."
"We'll find Epiphyllum."
"Um."
Mayfly quickly cheered up and nodded heavily.
...
Xiao Xiao kept walking.
In fact, I know in my heart that even though Epiphyllum is famous, there are very few Epiphyllums in flower and bird markets, let alone ordinary flower shops.
However, under the current circumstances, besides the flower shop, he didn't know where else to look for epiphyllum flowers.
Even if there is little hope.
As long as he persists, he thought, he can always look forward to good luck.
...
The street lights came on.
Xiao Xiao paused and looked up at the sky.
Unknowingly, night is approaching.
...
Although he visited five or six flower shops, he found nothing.
...
"Xiao Xiao."
The mayfly flew in the circle of light cast by the street lamp, its wings shaking off little bits of light.
I don't know if it was Xiao Xiao's illusion, but the color of Mayfly's body became lighter and lighter.
...
"Thank you."
"I am very happy."
met you.
Therefore, even if "I don't find the epiphyllum, it doesn't matter."
...
To think that Epiphyllum is just a sudden idea one day.
Later, unknowingly, it became the only thought in its brain.
Maybe it's because the waiting time is too long.
...
It clearly knows that it only has one day to appreciate such a beautiful world.
But he still couldn't help but spend his time looking for epiphyllum.
Now, its time is really running out.
Epiphyllum, perhaps can only be its thoughts.
Although I am unwilling to do so, I am sorry.
However, it has nothing to do with its short life.
...
"ephemera."
Xiao Xiao raised his eyes and asked, "Are you sure?"
Swallowing has a way of saying things like don't give up and they will definitely find the night-blooming cereus.
Because, he is not sure.
He wasn't sure either. Let Mayfly spend his last moments searching for perhaps hopeless epiphyllums? Or let it see the world?
Which is the right choice?
Which is the choice that Mayfly will not regret?
This is a question only the mayfly can make its own choice.
No one can decide for Mayfly.
...
Although he knew this rationally, Xiao Xiao remained silent.
He thought of Mayfly's full expectation when he talked about Epiphyllum, and the little monster's gratitude and excitement when he agreed to help it find Epiphyllum.
...
Mayfly also seemed to be stunned by Xiao Xiao's question.
It was also silent.
For a moment, under the streetlight, people passing by could see a young man with his face slightly raised, not sure whether he was deep in thought or distracted.
Although it was strange, no one stopped in their hurry.
Just a glimpse.
...
"Mayfly, do you want to see Epiphyllum?"
Xiao Xiao broke the silence on this side by speaking, his expression serious.
...
"......think."
Mayfly did not deny her heart.
Epiphyllum is the thought that it has when it is still in the egg.
During the long period of waiting for the egg to emerge, the imagination of the epiphyllum occupied almost all of its thoughts.
So many beautiful imaginations.
It's so looking forward to.
How could it not want to see the night-blooming cereus?
...
However, when the mayfly raised its head, the sky was dim.
The afterglow is hazy.
Most of the sky was rendered in darkness.
Only a corner of the horizon is still a large area of bright red.
It's beautiful and magnificent.
It was inexplicably moved, but also a little anxious.
Because it hasn't looked at such a beautiful world carefully.
...
So, is it looking for the ephemeral flowers without giving up, or is it enjoying the current scenery?
It confuses.
...
Xiao Xiao said nothing.
Mayfly needs to think carefully and then come up with the answer in his heart.
...
"...Ephemeral Epiphyllum."
Mayfly lowered her head and looked at Xiao Xiao, "...I want to see Epiphyllum."
After all, I was still unwilling to give in.
One glance, even just one glance, it wants to see the epiphyllum that it has been thinking about for so long.
Epiphyllum, I wonder if it is as beautiful as imagined?
...
"good."
Xiao Xiao's eyebrows curved slightly, "Then let's continue."
...
"Um."
Mayfly nodded heavily.
...
The sky was getting dark, and the only good thing was that Xiao Xiao could act a little more boldly.
He shuttled through alleys and backstreets, occasionally climbing over walls when he reached a dead end.
...
He told himself, faster, faster.
However, every time I walked into the store full of hope, the answer I got was -
"terribly sorry."
"My store does not sell epiphyllum."
"Where are the epiphyllums? I don't know either."
"Among the guests...I'm sorry, I don't know the situation of the guests either."
...
The moon has risen.
The brilliance is bright and clear, as thin as cicada wings.
The mayfly's butterfly-like wings seem to be made of the purest moonlight, and the moonlight flows like frost, almost illusory.
The gilded lines that Xiao Xiao once saw on the wings have almost lost their brilliant golden color and become dull in color.
...
He gasped and clenched his fists.
Time is running out!
...
"Xiao Xiao."
Mayfly's voice was as ethereal as when she first heard it, even a bit clear, "What a beautiful moonlight."
However, Xiao Xiao heard a trace of imperceptible sadness hidden in it.
...
He frowned for a moment.
But the second before Mayfly looked over, his eyebrows were relaxed, his expression was calm, and there was a slight smile in his eyes, "Well, the moonlight tonight is very good."
...
"Xiao Xiao, I'm so happy."
Mayfly said in a cheerful tone, "In the end, you will be with me."
"I always thought......"
It will look for the epiphyllum alone and look at the world. When the moon reaches the zenith, it will disappear under the moonlight.
Nothing bad.
However, the current situation makes it even happier.
Although, Epiphyllum still hasn't been seen.
...
"Xiao Xiao."
Mayfly stopped in front of Xiao Xiao's eyes, "Can I ask you one more thing?"
...
"What's up?"
Xiao Xiao didn't answer whether it was okay, but Mayfly knew that he agreed.
what to do?
I seem to be in a better mood.
Even the unwillingness and regret of not seeing Epiphyllum didn't seem to make me so sad.
...
"Please take a look at the night-blooming cereus for me."
Mayfly's tone couldn't help but reveal a bit of longing, "I can't see it anymore."
"But if you see it."
"I feel like I've seen it too."
...
"good."
Xiao Xiao nodded, "I will."
"I will find a beautiful pot of epiphyllum."
"you will like it."
...
"......Um."
Mayfly flew up, "I'll definitely like it."
It responded loudly, flapped its wings, and circled around Xiao Xiao.
Little bits of light are shed one after another.
This situation is as illusory and beautiful as a dream.
...
Xiao Xiao stretched out his hand, and a hazy light soon appeared in the palm of his hand.
"it's beautiful."
He sighed softly.
...
The mayfly landed on Xiao Xiao's open palm.
Hearing this, its eyes curved into a crescent shape, "Thank you." (To be continued)
