(Actually, Kather was already living a shameless life for two with Denia at this time, so Kather, you motherfucker, get over here and die!
(Haha, Ili-wala!)) Aemeath felt her heart twitching in pain, so painful that her tears were about to overflow.
She tried very, very hard to hold back those tears that were about to spill over.
This was completely different from that previous separation; that time it was just being unable to meet, but this time it was being unable to see each other.
The latter caused her far more emotional damage than the former.
A deathly silence.
She didn’t need to say anything more; Sigrika and the others already understood the true reason that drove Aemeath to make this decision.
Every girl present wanted to see the Rover, but they also wanted the Rover to live happily.
When these two wishes conflicted, they would likewise choose the latter without hesitation.
Sigrika walked quietly to Aemeath, then gently hugged this girl who was suppressing her true feelings with her arms.
Then came Chisaki, and finally Lynae.
There was no crying, no pouring out of hearts, only silence.
With each bit of warmth added to her embrace, Aemeath’s heart would ache even more, as if it were being sliced open inch by inch by a small knife, bleeding bright red blood.
She had prepared a magnificent shackle for this group of girls, and even though they knew it, they still silently put it on.
And so, from this day on, no one mentioned the matter of looking for the Rover again, as if it had never happened.
…
“I saw Senior.” When Aemeath heard this sentence from Chisaki, the shackle she had painstakingly put on herself was easily torn open by herself.
“…Really?” “My intuition won’t be wrong.” Chisaki’s gaze was very firm; Aemeath knew she was not the type of person to joke about important matters.
She immediately had an impulse to go find him regardless of everything, but she forcibly suppressed it.
Calm down, Aemeath; you have grown up and are a sensible child now.
“Let’s wait until everyone is back to discuss this matter.
It’s too early to talk about this now.” And so, this topic was shelved again, and time flew by until the moment for dinner together.
Lynae looked very happy; she was constantly recording the beautiful scenery of this world.
Oh my, why is her hair still blowing around everywhere in the wind?
Haha, that’s so interesting.
Siggy still liked birds as much as ever; whenever various different birds were mentioned, her eyes would look like they were embedded with stars, sparkling.
Chisaki had also found something she liked to do.
Although her cooking skills might still be lacking, at least she had made great progress.
I believe it won’t be long before she can make delicious meals; I’m really looking forward to it~ Looking at the three girls who were communicating with smiles on their faces, Aemeath couldn’t help but smile gently.
What would the Rover be doing at this time?
He should be shouting “Finally off work” and then collapsing onto his bed, right?
Or perhaps he was yawning while cleaning up his stall and then closing it for the day?
Perhaps he would be complaining to his good friend after a day of studying about how today’s test questions were so difficult he couldn’t solve them?
At least at this moment, he should be as happy as we are, right?
But…
as expected…
“What are you thinking about?” Aemeath was caught daydreaming by Chisaki.
Aemeath came back to her senses and found everyone staring at her.
Although they had said they couldn’t bring up looking for the Rover, but…
“…I miss him.” She said softly, then continued to bury her head in her meal with some embarrassment.
The surrounding laughter and chatter disappeared, leaving only the sound of chopsticks hitting ceramic bowls.
Ah, ah…
it’s awkward now.
As expected, I shouldn’t have let my emotions affect everyone’s mood.
Looking at Aemeath, who was silently eating, Chisaki suddenly felt that there was no need to discuss this matter anymore.
Thus, a message from Chisaki was received on Kather’s phone.
Chisaki: Senior.
Chisaki: Can you come over?
Chisaki: Aemeath said…
she misses you.
When Kather saw this message, his heart twitched violently, just as it did when he had watched Aemeath sacrifice herself with his own eyes.
Chisaki quickly received a reply from him.
Kather: Give me the address, I’ll come over tomorrow.
…
The intersection of two parallel lines occurred after those three steady, forceful knocks on the door.
Aemeath was actually quite puzzled.
This kind of knocking shouldn’t be from Lynae and the others; when they knocked, it was lighter and faster, a “tap-tap-tap” sound.
If it were the kind of knocking from an elder like Grandma Lin, they would usually only knock twice.
This was the first time she had heard this kind of knocking.
But out of politeness, she still said, “Coming!” and then trotted over to open the door.
When she saw the tall figure standing behind the door, she felt as if time had stopped.
He looked really messy; his hair was messy like a bird’s nest, and his clothes were loose and baggy.
He completely lacked the sharpness and capability of the Rover, but between his brows, there was clearly that gentleness and thoughtfulness she was all too familiar with.
Come to think of it, shouldn’t I have changed into a more formal outfit?
Oh right, I also need to tie up my hair!
This kind of reunion is just too embarrassing!
The boy standing in front of Aemeath had a smile on his lips, and he gently stroked her head with those slightly rough, large hands.
It was a very familiar feeling; when she was little, he would often rub her head like this too.
“Aemeath.” That figure she had once thought of day and night finally overlapped with the big boy in front of her.
“I’ve come to take you all home!”
Maybe it’s not a big deal now… maybe it will be later.
“And If you’re enjoying it, drop a Power Stone for me!”