“A Yi Bad Koda!
If you forget me again next time, I’ll really ignore you!
A Yi”
A Yi turned its head, facing Koda directly.
Seeing his face in its embrace, it reluctantly accepted the apology.
“I will not do it again.
You’re my best partner.
Besides you, who else would be willing to travel with me?
I like you the most.”
Hearing Koda’s continuous praise, it felt a bit lightheaded.
Then, he placed it on the back of his neck and told it to hold on tight.
“?
Why do you feel heavier?
Eat less in the future.”
The Red Panda’s wonderful mood was instantly shattered by those words.
It buried its head in Koda’s neck and ignored him again.
“Toph, the two of us are leaving now.
We’ll meet at the foot of the mountain tomorrow.
Goodbye.”
Toph stood in front of the bed holding the clothes.
Watching Koda and his Red Panda make up only to leave now, the happiness she had just felt turned into a sense of loss.
The Red Panda and Koda could travel together and see the vast world.
Even though her eyes could not see, she also wanted to experience the flaws and beauty of this world together.
But reality was cruel.
Not only did she have to stay in this small room for an unknown amount of time, but she also had to endure loneliness and isolation.
She especially did not want her parents to know she could use earth bending, because that would not make them proud.
It would only lead to stricter surveillance and supervision.
She wanted to go on an adventure outside, but she could not stop worrying about her parents.
Even if they treated her this way, it was out of good intentions.
If she left, they would definitely send people to find her, and she would not be able to hide.
That was another reason.
During the time she spent with Koda, Toph felt a long-lost happiness.
But she knew.
As a traveler, Koda would eventually leave one day, maybe tomorrow, maybe the day after.
She cherished every interaction, but that day would inevitably come.
As he was leaving, Koda could tell at a glance that Toph’s expression was unnatural.
He had not felt that kind of loss in this life because he had a group of reliable clansmen accompanying him.
In his previous life, he had also lived amidst hope and loss.
He did not want Toph to end up like him.
To let someone see hope when they are in despair, yet be unable to grasp it, is more cruel than having no hope at all.
So, Koda wanted to let Toph experience the joy of freedom as much as possible during these few days in the Northern Tribal Land, and try his best to help her find a solution.
Just as he was about to open the door and leave, he heard a knock.
Koda was scared out of his wits and quickly hid behind a screen.
“Miss, are you sleeping?
Madam asked me to see if you need a late-night snack.
If you do, I’ll bring it to you right away.”
As soon as Koda heard “late-night snack,” his eyes lit up.
He had not eaten yet, and it was almost midnight.
He had gone out to buy clothes for Toph but forgot to eat.
He had not cherished the free dinner before, and now he regretted it deeply.
If given another chance, he would definitely choose this snack.
Standing behind the screen, he kept gesturing to Toph, telling her to say she was hungry.
Toph was very cooperative and perfectly fulfilled Koda’s wish.
It seemed she truly valued friends and did her best to meet his requests.
“I’m a bit hungry from my training this afternoon, and I’ve already finished that plate of osmanthus cakes.
Bring up some more snacks.”
“Yes, Miss.”
Koda waited behind the screen for a while.
The maid came in, took away the empty plate, and placed a plate of walnut cakes on the table.
“Miss, do you need me to feed you?”
To his surprise, Toph became instantly annoyed and shouted.
“How many times have I told you!!!
I can take care of myself!!!”
The maid was startled, apologized hurriedly, and withdrew.
After confirming no one else was coming in, Koda emerged from behind the screen.
Looking at Toph helplessly, he stepped forward and flicked her forehead.
“Ouch!
What are you doing!”
Her angry face vanished, replaced by a pouting expression.
“Keep your temper in check.
She did not do anything.
She was just kindly checking on you.
Is it really worth getting so angry?”
“You do not understand at all!
They always think that because I cannot see, I cannot live my life.
But I can see everything through earth bending sensing!
I do not want to be someone who is constantly taken care of.
I want everyone to treat me like a normal person!!!”
Koda placed his hands on Toph’s face, straightening her lowered head to face him, aligning her eyes with his gaze.
“Toph!
Listen, I’m not friends with you out of pity.
I simply think you’re a good friend because I like your personality.”
“I can understand your longing for freedom and your inner frustration.
These can be solved.
But lashing out at others is a contemptible way to handle it.
Do you understand?”
“Even though we’ve only been friends for half a day, the friendship between friends should not be defined by time.
You should understand this.
Even someone you’ve known for decades might betray you.
Time is not the only standard for proving friendship.”
“If you have any problems, I will do my best to help you solve them.
Do not just lose your temper.”
“If you want to travel with me, I will not refuse.
But you must think it through.
You have to bear the consequences of your own decisions, no matter what they are.
I hope you understand this.”
Seeing Toph with an expressionless face, her sightless eyes staring at him, he could only sigh.
They were also a way to find closure for his past life.
He had also been living in the shadow of his past life.
Even after living in the Great Swamp for so many years, he had not completely forgotten it.
Seeing a girl so similar to himself, he had accidentally said too much.
“Do you understand or not!”
As he spoke, he squeezed Toph’s face with his hands, making her expression shift.
“Ugh I geddit.”
With her face being toyed with by his hands, Toph uttered those indistinct words.
“Good that you understand.
It was not in vain that I put so much effort into saying all that.
Eat”
He picked up a piece of walnut cake and stuffed it into her mouth, cutting off whatever she was going to say next.
“A Yi, do you want some?”
“A Yi Eat!!
A Yi”
The plate of walnut cakes was quickly devoured by Koda.
This kind of snack was also sold on the streets, but he usually did not want to spend money on it, and even if he did, he would only buy a little, and the taste was mediocre.
But the taste of this plate was beyond reproach.
Could it be that things obtained for free just taste better?
Just then, Toph’s voice came from behind him.
It sounded a bit bashful.
If there had not been anyone else in the room, Koda would have thought he had misheard.
“Koda, why do not you stay?
I’m afraid you will be late in the morning.
I’ll wake you up tomorrow, so you will not be late.
What do you think?”
Koda was chewing, but it did not stop him from looking back.
He saw Toph with her head lowered, her expression hidden, speaking in a very faint voice.
Her hands were clasped tightly together, her legs were stiff, and her arms were rubbing against her body.
No matter how you looked at it, something seemed off.
“Sure, as long as you do not mind, I have no problem.
But we’ve only known each other for half a day.
Is this really appropriate?”
“Did not you say that friendship is not about how long you’ve known each other, but about heart-to-heart connection?”
“Fine, so where do I sleep?
Not on the floor, I hope.
If you dare say that, I’m leaving right now.”
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📢 Author’s Note
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