Volume 2 Chapter 82 She's Back
Black...
So dark...
It seemed like she was going to stay there forever...
A dazzling place is not where she should be, and she can't bring such dazzling light either...
"Actually, you can take back your own..." In the dark space, a soft and warm, gentle and inclusive voice sounded, like a soft and cuddly cat gently scratching your heart, making people feel so comfortable, making people want to get close, making people can't help but feel affectionate...
"Haha......" A dry, mirthless laugh echoed through the dark space, filled with bewilderment and self-mockery, sorrow and grief, desolation and loneliness...
In the void of space, two souls are anchored. One pale soul that should have stayed in this world but ended up with a desolate and helpless fate, and one ethereal soul that shouldn't have stayed in this world but received everyone's love...
The dark space suddenly lit up, and the girl saw a pure white figure approaching, with eyes as clear as water that would not be dimmed by grayness even in the darkness, like the pupils of the night, but not empty and dark like the night, cold and desolate. Instead, they were filled with warm starlight. The slender and weak body had a beautiful curve, and even a fleeting soul could tell that she, with her physical form, was a magnificent sight to behold.
Her raven-black hair cascaded down her back, smooth and silky to the touch. The striking contrast of black and white created a breathtaking silhouette before him. What an elegant and refined beauty she was, like a lotus flower that remains unblemished by any color, as if she had stepped out of a Chinese ink painting, so lovely that it left one breathless...
The girl couldn't help but touch her own face, feeling ashamed. She had thought that this girl was so outstanding, and at least she should have the credit of having a beautiful face, but in fact, when this girl wasn't wearing it on her body, she was even more beautiful than her, so beautiful that her face paled in comparison. When this girl smiled warmly, she found that her own meager external advantages were all crushed to dust...
The girl found out that such a magnificent girl lived in her body and was even wronged by her.
"You're really beautiful..." The girl said with a mix of admiration and self-deprecation, it was like the huge gap between a lotus flower and wild grass...
The lotus-like girl across from him was taken aback, then smiled softly and revealed her teeth. Although she didn't have a girl's dimples, she still gave off an astonishingly beautiful, heart-purifying pureness. "This body and skin were given by one's parents, it was decided at birth... being entangled in this is just not getting along with oneself..."
Parents...
The girl's eyes flashed, and the pain at the bottom of her eyes overflowed no matter how she concealed it. Those parents who had forgotten her...
"I believe they haven't forgotten you, they just haven't realized it yet..." The girl said consolingly. Her original self was thinking of seeking proof on one hand, but was also afraid to face it, if she hadn't ostriched from the beginning, perhaps now's Kaito and Shizuka Ryoko would have already discovered it.
...but Mu Xiandu really did find it, it's just that nobody knows.
He rushed the unconscious child to the hospital, looking at the child's pale face with tear stains, it was as if his heart was going to be crushed into pieces!
Shizuka Ryoko hastily followed behind to the hospital. Akagi Kei's hand grasping the window frame was white-knuckled, staring at the car disappearing into the distance, her blue eyes deep and icy.
That girl, she doesn't even treasure her own body! It's infuriating!
……
The girl listened to the consoling words of the maiden, but only smiled bitterly in her heart. Even if she remembered, what would it matter? The one they loved most was still the one in front of them. But when one day they discovered that the treasured darling they had lavished all their love on had turned back into its original form, how would they feel...
The girl thought that she still liked being an ostrich the most, bending her waist, lowering her eyes, and not looking at other people's gaze. In this way, she wouldn't discover other people's rejection of her, so she could protect herself from getting hurt. As long as she didn't know, she wouldn't have to think about it too much, and she wouldn't get hurt...
But in the end, she was still hurt so much that she didn't have any extra energy to support herself to take back her own body...
In this world, there are people who no matter how much they want to hold their bodies to gain a sense of security, can only embrace endless emptiness and loneliness. They cannot compare to others who have someone to hold them in their arms, pouring out everything just for the person in their arms to obtain happiness that is more fulfilling than having the whole world.
Those aren't things she would get...
There may be people who have the ability to help her achieve it, and replace her to get...
"Please... help me bring them happiness..." The girl's pale smile flickered, her eyes shining with deep longing. How could she bear the weight of reluctance and sorrow? It was just the way things were; even if she gave up everything, she couldn't change the situation. So let her continue to take her place... Let her go on...
The girl blinked her incredible eyes, watching the girl's figure gradually disappear. That one smile seemed to be relieved, but it was bound by a heavy burden. Obviously, she couldn't let go, but forced herself to give up and be free, which was just an illusion.
What makes you think that this wandering soul without a home will bring them happiness...
What makes you worthwhile, just like this, without anyone knowing, being forgotten by everyone and silently disappearing...
Obviously reluctant to part with...
Obviously can't let go...
It's clear that you can take back yourself...
"It was I who lost, lost utterly, then don't muddle along any further, one mistake after another..." A faint whisper came from the darkness.
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No, she doesn't agree...
The girl in a coma frowned, she disagreed. The original body was originally the real daughter of Tsurugi Minato and Yoshiko Ryoko, she was just an imposter, the girl thought that as long as the original body worked hard to change herself, became confident, became dazzling, there would be people who recognized her, don't shrink out of other people's line of sight, stay in people's blind spot how can you get other people's attention, just come out is fine...
Why must I escape at such a cost...
"Ana-ta, baby, what's wrong?" asked Shizuka Ryoko in a low, sobbing voice, why did she have a kind of short time as if she had experienced many things?
Katsuragi Tuan didn't respond to her words, his blue eyes fixed on the figure on the bed, so quiet it was terrifying, causing Shizuka Ryoko to shrink back, is a storm brewing?
The doctor only said that Akane was too oppressed and fainted, probably due to psychological problems, and there's nothing seriously wrong with her physically. But Shizuka Ryoko is still worried. Psychological problems are even more frightening. She remembered the things that happened when she looked for Takashi Hiroto before, and the knot in her heart has not been untied yet!
"Ryoko, you go back first..." It was unclear how much time had passed when Tsurugi suddenly spoke up. Shizuka Ryoko's eyes widened, and Tsurugi turned to look at her, making her heart feel a chill as she nodded slightly, sniffing away tears. She was somewhat reluctant to face this oppressive Tsurugi.
Shizuka Ryoko stepped out of the door and saw Akagi Rei standing outside, her eyes flashing, "Rei, take good care of our treasure..."
"Yes, ma'am," Akagi Rei replied respectfully with downcast eyes.
"Alright, Zero, you should leave first... let the master be in there for now..."
Akagi Rei's eyes widened in shock as he stared at the unconscious person inside, his face extremely cold and stern, but with a deep concern flickering in the depths of his eyes.
He was just traveling with his family and temporarily didn't need to fulfill his Dark Guard duties, being sent by Hakuren to train and become stronger. Why did he come back to see her so pale and unconscious?!
He suddenly felt that he would no longer leave her for any training, and he would secretly guard her every step of the way. If she was in danger, he would definitely stand in front of her! Even if it really made her blame herself for getting hurt because of him, he didn't want to see her get even a little bit hurt!
Akane Kaito did not leave after listening to Shizuka's words, but hid in a dark place, he absolutely did not want to leave!
The wooden bed in the ward was quietly sitting on the edge of the bed, staring at the unconscious person. When she finally opened a pair of blue eyes, he was stunned...
After brewing for so long wanting to explode, asking her if she was his treasure or not, just dissipated in front of this pair of eyes.
This is still his treasure...
He's overthinking, that's why he thinks it's not his baby! Baby is no longer the introverted girl, no longer the timid and cowardly ostrich-like girl. It must have been an illusion before! Is it because Baby really cried sadly that he suspected?
Du Mu wanted to slap himself, how could he reject his own treasure like that! Looking at the person who woke up and just staring blankly at him, the emotions in her eyes were so complicated that he couldn't understand them. He thought she was angry because of his previous rejection, and immediately bitter bubbles emerged in his heart.
Baby, no matter how strong you are, you're still a girl, you'll cry, you'll be uneasy, it's normal! He doesn't suspect anymore! Baby, don't look at him with such complexity! He will mistakenly think that baby has a grudge against him and there is a gap between them! It's better to kill him than that!
"Baby! It's good that you're awake! Is there anywhere else that hurts?" Mu Duanduan asked with an especially fawning expression, his face full of concern. Waaaah, baby, don't get angry because of what he did before, okay?!
Her eyelashes trembled slightly as she lowered her gaze, and she didn't look at the face that had approached hers. She turned her head to the side, and a faint, bitter smile seemed to appear on her lips. However, this did not escape Jian Mu's notice, and he thought she was really hurt by him. His face fell instantly, and he looked dejected.
He has hurt Baby's heart...
"I want to be alone for a while..." she said, her voice still not as smooth as before, but also somewhat hoarse from crying so hard.
He no longer cared about other issues, he was worried and sad because of Bao Bei's slight coldness. If he had known it would turn out like this, he wouldn't mind if Bao Bei clung to him forever! (Cough, a bit exaggerated) He won't forcefully pull her hand away again!
"Baby..." Chu Mu Duan thought of apologizing, but it seemed like there was a tail behind him that was wagging and flattering. However, the person didn't look at him again, closing their eyes instead. Chu Mu Duan could only grit his teeth in frustration, stubbornly refusing to leave, sitting there silently insisting. You want quiet? Fine, he wouldn't make a sound then! He just wouldn't leave!
It seems to continue the original situation, but she feels different. The original body gave her the body at that cost, and she can see through it to others' non-recognition, suspicion and exclusion of her, and it seems that she can't be as pure with them as before.
The guilt of feeling like she had taken something away from someone else.
You haven't taken anything away from me because I never had it in the first place. Promise me that they'll be happy, and I'll keep watching over them, okay...
Her heart echoed with these words, and she was shocked to open her eyes, still in her original body...
"Is that so? I'm still here, shouldn't you see through it by now? If it were mine, you wouldn't be able to take it away from me. What can be easily replaced by you, do you think I've ever had it? I'll reside in the depths of your heart, watching you all be happy, will that fulfill my wish?"
She smiled bitterly, what else could she do. Originally thought that the original body had returned, and even if she was not good enough, she could return to her original world, but unexpectedly nothing happened, she still floated in this two-dimensional space, seemingly just a wandering soul with nowhere to rely on, if the original body didn't let her come back, then now she would have swapped places with the original body.
I admit it, I want to see them happy... Please take care of them... The voice of the original body gradually became softer and eventually fell silent.
Yes, she wanted to see them happy, but she really didn't know how to make them happy...
In the quiet space, both Akagi Tō and Akagi Rei noticed her bitter and bewildered expression, feeling heartbroken. However, Akagi Tō's emotions were more complicated than Akagi Rei's.
Akane finally suggested going back, she didn't like staying in the hospital, Akane Tendou hastily nodded and took her back to the Akane mansion.
When I returned to the Wang's residence, night had already fallen.
Shizuka Ryoko saw Kashiwagi Akane wake up and finally let out a deep breath, somehow the inexplicable feeling from before had vanished, it seemed to be back on track.
From the moment when Akagi Aoi was taken to the hospital, he had been standing by the window, watching the figure walking into the Akagi mansion. Even on a dark night, her elegance couldn't be obscured, and his heart skipped a beat!
She's back!
