Collapse? No, this is just everyday life.

"Huh? Did I remember wrong? Isn't Nangong the old scoundrel your boyfriend?" He scratched his head, somewhat confused.

Wait a minute, I remember that old scoundrel Nangong played guitar for this girl back then, and they even held hands and went back together in the end. Weren't they a couple?

Yes, he is my boyfriend!

Xilin blinked, her face slightly flushed, and replied affirmatively.

My impression of the boss changed instantly. He's a really good person, definitely not a scammer.

"Sorry, boss, I lied to you earlier."

"Oh, it's alright, it's good for a young girl to be more vigilant. My daughter just can't seem to learn that..."

After chatting for a while, the boss suddenly remembered the important matter and quickly slapped his forehead, saying, "You forgot about the important matter while we were chatting. You're looking for your boyfriend, right? He just took my guitar to the river. Look, it's in that direction."

The boss pointed to the spot where Nangong Yu had left and said with a smile.

"Guitar?"

"Have you forgotten? Your boyfriend borrowed the guitar from me three years ago. He just borrowed it again. Hurry up, or you'll miss the fireworks."

Instantly, Sirin's heart raced, and the scene hidden deep in her memory began to surface in her mind.

That a cappella singing accompanied by the melodious guitar music is her most unforgettable memory.

"thank you boss!"

"Okay, go quickly~"

Xilin thanked him, feeling that she had rested enough, and once again started running in the direction the boss pointed.

Her long purple hair fluttered with her movements, and the bright flowers on her yukata looked like butterflies dancing in a purple flower garden from a distance.

"It's great to be young~"

Sitting at his stall, the owner smiled and sighed.

......

"Hey, have you been waiting long, Seele?"

Because this section of the river is blocked by a grove of trees, you can only see the fireworks at the highest point, which is why there are hardly any people around.

From afar, Nangong Yu spotted a charming figure standing quietly on the riverside path.

"No, Seele just arrived too~"

Hearing her brother's voice, Seele turned around, her face full of a gentle smile.

Today, Seele wore a light blue yukata adorned with pink and white flowers, exuding a pure and beautiful aura. The black striped fabric was tied around her waist and then tied into a large bow at her back. She also wore a red flower hair clip. Her light makeup gave her cute little face a touch of maturity. Her arms hung naturally at her sides, with her hands folded in front of her.

If Nangong Yu hadn't been holding a guitar, he probably would have hugged Xier as soon as he arrived.

"Brother, what is this?"

Looking at the guitar in her brother's hand with a puzzled expression, Seele asked a question.

"This is a borrowed guitar. How about it? Want to hear me play a couple of songs right away?"

"Really?!"

A look of surprise appeared on Seele's face. She took her first little steps, her eyes filled with anticipation.

"Why would I lie to you? Let me test the sound first."

Hanging the guitar strap around her neck, Nangong Yu adjusted her posture and began to gently pluck the strings.

The owner must have just adjusted it; the strings were in great condition. After trying a few chords, Seele immediately clapped happily.

"I haven't even played it yet, you're flattering me too soon."

He glanced at Seele with amusement, but she didn't say anything. Instead, she stuck out her tongue cutely at him.

boom! ! !

At that moment, the bursting fireworks illuminated the world, and the booming sound announced the start of the fireworks display.

"Unfortunately, this location isn't very good."

The trees blocked most of the fireworks, making Seele shake her head in regret.

When~

Before long, a clear guitar sound suddenly rang out, and a light and cheerful melody instantly attracted Seele's attention. She turned around and found that her brother had already started playing.

Nangong Yu hadn't touched a guitar for a while, and before the official performance, he planned to find a song to warm up his skills.

As for which piece of music it was, under the fireworks, that goes without saying.

On the other hand, Sirin was somewhat lost.

She looked at the deserted riverside path and continued walking with some fear.

The shop owner said the rain was over here, but I haven't seen it yet. Could he have been lying to her?

The dark woods around her evoked her fear, making her afraid that something might suddenly leap out from within.

Waaaaah, where are you, Rain? I'm so scared...

While I was crying out in my heart, a firework burst into bloom at that moment.

The bright world made her notice a familiar figure not far away, and her eyes instantly sparkled.

over there!

Overjoyed, she immediately took a step, but after only two steps, she saw Seele standing beside her.

Suddenly, she hesitated to go over.

She had imagined countless scenarios for their chance encounter, but now everything was a jumbled mess. After the next firework exploded, Xilin suddenly realized that she had somehow ended up in the woods, leaning against a big tree, very close to Yu and Xier.

She ran away on impulse without thinking too much, but as the time approached, complicated emotions filled her heart. Xilin bit her lip, wanting to go out, but she couldn't take a step.

What should I say if Yu asks me why I came here?

Will Seele be angry that she interrupted his date?

What if even the rain gets angry?

Her thoughts raced endlessly, gradually binding her legs.

What am I going to do? Why am I so pathetic...?

Resentment, anxiety, disappointment, and negative emotions almost filled her at that moment, but just then, the familiar sound of a guitar flowed into her ears, followed by an even more familiar and melodious song.

"Even now, I still think back to the ocean I gazed upon that day..."

She was stunned the moment she heard it.

These are lyrics she listens to secretly every day and knows by heart.

This is a treasure she secretly takes out whenever she feels lonely.

When she realized what Nangong Yu was doing, an uncontrollable sense of fear welled up inside her.

Wait, no, no, that's not right...

Why, why sing this song...?

Isn't this song for herself? Clearly, clearly this is her treasure, theirs, how could it be...?

The relationship that had sustained her for three years had quietly cracked, and she couldn't help but want to rush out and confront him, to ask him why he sang this song.

But thinking about it carefully, he never seemed to have said that this song was for her...

Her anger was extinguished in an instant. When she realized that it might just be wishful thinking on her part, Xilin suddenly felt her legs go weak. She leaned limply against the tree trunk with her hands, her eyes vacant.

The songs that used to make her laugh for hours sounded so jarring at this moment. Xilin leaned against the tree, wanting to cover her ears.

Should I not have come tonight? If I hadn't come, at least I could have stayed in my beautiful fantasy.

Xilin chuckled self-deprecatingly and closed her eyes.

I'll send the video to everyone when I get back. It's pointless now anyway. Tonight, let her hear it one last time...

The song ended quickly, and Seele immediately clapped happily.

This wasn't flattery; she genuinely felt it sounded really good!

Moreover, the lyrics of this song...

Oh dear, is this song for Seele? I'm so embarrassed~

Human joys and sorrows are not the same for everyone; Sirin only felt that Seele was noisy.

"Brother, is this song sung especially for Seele?!"

Upon hearing Seele's voice, Sirin's heart leaped into her throat.

"Otherwise, who else would you be listening to besides you?"

"Hehe~"

Every word of the conversation reached Sirin's ears, and her expression instantly darkened.

I had already decided not to care, so why am I starting to look forward to it again? It's so embarrassing...

"But I'm only singing this for you; I gave this song away a long time ago."

Stretching her fingers, Nangong Yu said with a smile.

"Huh?! Brother!!!"

Seele was unhappy and came over to act cute.

On the other side, Celine's eyes suddenly widened, her previously limp body bursting with boundless energy, her heart pounding, and she pricked up her ears, eager to know an answer.

With Xier pulling her arm, Nangong Yu could only say helplessly, "I never lie to Xier and you guys, so I can only tell the truth!"

"Brother doesn't have to talk!"

Seele puffed up her cheeks, staring at her brother's face, wanting to take a bite.

"Didn't you ask first?"

"Well......"

Seeing Xier's adorable puffed-up cheeks, Nangong Yu couldn't help but reach out and poke them, then lowered his head and kissed her cheek.