There are only a few people in the lounge. Today is the weekend, and it is already approaching dusk. There are only a handful of members who come here for work.
The sunlight shines through the gaps in the blinds and shines on the wall, showing a zebra-like pattern, slowly elongating along the corners of the wall and spreading to the top of her head. Compared with the lively scenes where members gather on weekdays, the lounge at this moment undoubtedly seems very empty, and in the eyes of Little Bird, this emptiness is closer to loneliness.
Fortunately, such loneliness is not hopeless. There are still people in the lounge. The little bird takes a step forward and crosses the light, and eagerly asks the person in front for news.
"Bai Yunsang? I didn't see him today. It seems he didn't come here -"
Wakazuki Yumi, who has a more serious personality, replied in shock. He caught a glimpse of the disappointment on the girl's face, and his serious personality came into play again. He quickly comforted her seriously: "Asuka, don't be impatient. It's possible that I didn't see it and said it." I’m not sure, I’ll go out and ask the nearby staff now, just wait for me, I’ll let you know right away if I have any news.”
"oh......"
The girl, who has always been top-notch in work efficiency, did her work without any sloppiness. After giving the explanation, she ran out immediately. Her serious attitude seemed to be even more anxious than the little bird involved. The girl was left alone waiting silently in the lounge.
The waiting time was undoubtedly extremely difficult. Although looking at the clock on the wall, not even half a minute had passed, but in the girl's eyes, the days seemed like years.
The afterglow of dusk that spread to the top of the wall was still burning. Xiao Feiniao couldn't help but start walking. She had run several places since she woke up from home, but she still didn't feel tired and didn't even think of sitting down. Pass. The anxiety inside is like the burning sunset, becoming more urgent with every second it approaches the horizon.
The furnishings in the lounge are undoubtedly very familiar. They always gather here when they are working. In their free time, they chat, read, listen to music, or do their own things to pass the time. After so many days and nights, all the furnishings here have long become familiar.
A certain guy also likes to stay here, and he always brings some souvenirs every time he comes. Of course, the number needs to be strictly controlled, in order to prevent some people from eating too much and others not eating too much. This situation does not occur. As for the main reason why I like staying here, of course it’s because of something here——
With these thoughts in mind, Xiao Feiniao walked up to a chair. This was a recliner. Logically speaking, this kind of thing should not appear in the lounge, but it is here because this is exactly what it is. His stuff.
This is Baiyun-san’s chair.
Xiao Feiniao silently recited these words, and subconsciously reached out and touched the armrests of the chair, thinking about the way someone usually lay lazily on it, thinking about past memories, interesting things, warm things, and even boredom. Something happened, and a faint smile couldn't help but appear on his face.
But as the clock ticked, this smile gradually disappeared and turned into sadness.
The cold touch on her fingers reminded her that no one had sat on this recliner for a long time, and perhaps no one would sit on it again in the future.
Thinking of this, her eyes couldn't help but moisten, and her inner sadness could hardly be suppressed. So he no longer had the mood to wait any longer, so he turned around and rushed out of the door again.
Yes, she didn't dare to stop. Before she found Baiyun Mountain, stopping would only remind her of those beautiful memories of the past, making her even more sad and anxious.
She must run, never stopping, just like she transformed into the legendary bird that has no feet and can only land once in its life. When it stops, it is the time to die.
After that, Xiao Asuka went to several places, even the basement where the Nogi group practiced. However, the door to the basement was closed tightly, and obviously no one was inside. She had to turn around and go back the same way, and continued down. A goal to move forward.
The setting sun has completely sunk below the horizon, the color of the sky has changed from the warm glow to a cooler cyan, and street lamps have been dimly lit on the roadside.
The aqua blue curtains danced in the breeze, and the business of the ramen shop was naturally much better than usual at dusk on weekends. The Yangchuan store manager behind the counter was busy while looking at this little girl whom he had vaguely met once. His face looked slightly strange, and he said slowly: "Are you looking for that guy?"
"Yes! Please tell me where Baiyun-sang might be, please—"
The little bird bowed deeply.
"Sorry, I don't know where he is, or in fact, I haven't seen him for several days -"
Yangchuan store manager stopped what he was doing for a moment and adjusted his glasses, which were so clean that there was almost no dust visible. He wondered if he was criticizing a certain guy for always giving up and playing tricks on others. The little girl's feelings then disappeared, forcing people to look for her everywhere, but at least she looked very serious on the surface.
In other words, the advice given was very serious.
"That brat doesn't like running around. By the way, why don't you go and see where he lives?"
"address?"
Xiao Feiniao was stunned.
...
...
The scenery of Wutongzaka remains the same.
The street lamps on the roadside were lit one by one. The little bird standing in front of the door of the apartment downstairs suddenly hesitated for a moment, hesitating whether he should step in or not.
From the current point of view, there is no doubt that this is the most likely place to find someone. The little bird has been almost exhausted after running around, which means that this is the last place. But at this critical moment when he was about to meet a certain guy, Xiao Feiniao, who was originally extremely anxious, suddenly felt at a loss.
Her legs seemed to be filled with lead. She didn't know whether it was the feeling of exhaustion from running for so long or the hesitation and struggle in her heart. At this moment, her steps were blocked, making her unable to move at all.
What are you doing? Do you really want to meet Baiyun Sang? We met...what should I say?
Xiao Feiniao bit her lip lightly, and her fingers turned slightly white. Suddenly, a huge fear surged in her heart. She was afraid of meeting someone, and even more afraid of the person who could not change even if they met. result.
Baiyun-sang... must be leaving, right? After all, he said so during the day. I didn't cry or cry to object at that time, so what are I doing now? Going back on your word? If Baiyun Sang found out, would he be unhappy? Will he look down on himself instead?
Even if they meet, it won't change the outcome. Instead, it will make Baiyun Sang hate him even more. Is it worth it?
The little flying bird gritted its teeth, feeling a war between heaven and man in its heart, and its soul was shaking. However, after thinking for a long time, it still took that step slowly——
Must go and meet.
It's not for any benefit, good or bad, or to make someone stay. She just really wants to see the other person. It has nothing to do with anything else, because this is what she has always wanted to do since she woke up, and it is what she has always wanted to do. Things to do.
Following his memory, he took the elevator to the correct floor and slowly walked to the familiar door. Xiao Feiniao did not hesitate this time and pressed the doorbell hard.
Ding--
However, there was no response.
Ding ding——
Pressed again, still no response.
Ding ding ding——
Press and press and press again...
Sounds echoed in the silent corridor, and it was as if she was the only one in the world. The courage she had worked hard to muster, and the decision she had made with gritted teeth seemed to be frozen at this moment, slowly cooling down and sinking into the silence behind the door. seabed.
Not here either.
After a while, Xiao Feiniao finally accepted this fact. She stood still for a long time, and finally couldn't help but feel sad again - or in other words, the sad emotions that had been suppressed by running in her heart were finally suppressed at this moment. Can't stand it anymore.
The girl covered her face, slowly squatted down, and sobbed softly.
At this time, a voice suddenly sounded.
"I heard that you are looking for me?"
The little bird's cry suddenly stopped and he slowly stood up again. It seemed that he was exhausted from running for too long. His legs were so weak that he was a little unsteady when standing. His body swayed slightly, but he finally stabilized.
Then he turned around and saw a familiar face.
This was the face she wanted to see.
The girl opened her mouth a little bit. She had a lot to say in her heart at that moment, a lot of grievances she wanted to talk about, some she had buried in the past, some she had accumulated since she woke up looking for him everywhere. Those sad emotions were so real. , but she couldn't say anything.
She felt that she had a lot to say to him, and it was also because of this that she seemed to be searching everywhere tirelessly, but when she actually found it, she had nothing to say.
So all the grievances, all the sadness, all the exhaustion and happiness, all fell from the corners of the girl's eyes along with two lines of tears, like a flood that had been filled with water and found an opening, and rushed out together.
Xiao Feiniao finally couldn't help hugging him and burst into tears.
Baiyunshan was a little at a loss for a moment. The girl rushed into his arms all of a sudden. He almost didn't even have time to react. He could only subconsciously raise his hands slightly stiffly to avoid any ambiguous scenes.
But feeling the subtle touch of the girl in his arms wetting his clothes with tears, and the traces and details left by running around non-stop in order to find him, his movements gradually softened, and the hand that was stuck in the air hesitated for a moment, He slowly put it down and gently stroked the girl's thin back.
Quietly comforting.
"Asuka...why are you crying?"
Xiao Feiniao thought about the fear of not being able to find him when she woke up, thinking about the loneliness of being alone in the lounge, and thinking about the sadness and grievances along the way, and she kept sobbing:
Baiyun Sang, I accidentally lost the flowers you gave me.
