Zongman: The post-2D era

At the store entrance, the afternoon sun dappled across the street, giving this small technology store a warm golden hue.

Osane was wearing a light blue dress, the hem of which swayed slightly as she tiptoed, like a breeze on a summer morning.

She was holding tightly in her hand a square cake box decorated with delicate lace edges, with a gentle smile on her lips, and was concentrating on studying the colorful and creative flyers pasted on the window glass.

The sunlight shines through the glass, outlining her profile with exceptional softness. A few strands of hair gently fall on her forehead, adding a bit of girlish innocence and cuteness to her.

Feng Feng walked out of the store with brisk steps. The sunlight shining on his slightly smiling face made him look particularly dazzling.

His eyes immediately fell on Xiao Sane, and his concentration and tenderness made the whole world stand still. He slowly approached and asked softly:

"Xiao Zone, have you finished buying cakes? Are you looking for something interesting and new?"

There was a subtle hint of fondness and expectation in her voice. Xiao Sane looked up at Feng Feng, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then she smiled and nodded, gently raising the cake in her hand, as if to show off her small achievement.

"I hope the Kurosaki family that Koto will visit soon will like my gift."

The two smiled at each other. The scene was warm and beautiful, as if even the air around them was filled with sweetness.

The two chatted about their favorite types of cakes and got on the train together, preparing to get off near what Feng Feng remembered as Ichigo Kurosaki's home.

The train passed slowly, and the scenery outside the window passed by like a movie film, and finally stopped at the edge of the familiar town of Karasuma.

With a soft "ding" sound, the car door slowly opened, and the breeze, carrying a hint of freshness and freedom, gently brushed across the faces of the two.

Feng Feng and Xiao Zuo Nei walked out of the carriage side by side. The sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled shadows, adding a bit of extraordinary color to this ordinary moment.

They strolled along the cobblestone road, with Japanese houses scattered on both sides. Occasionally, they could hear children's laughter in the distance, which, mixed with the breeze, woven into a warm melody of life.

Feng Feng turned his head to look at Xiao Zuo Nei from time to time. The cake box in her hand was glowing slightly in the sunlight, which matched the smile on her face and looked particularly dazzling.

He said softly: "I remember that I often walked back and forth on this road in the past. My dream at that time was to envy Ichigo Kurosaki, thinking that one day I could walk on this road with my beloved and share every sweetness together."

As they talked, their steps unconsciously moved closer, as if even their heartbeats were gradually becoming synchronized.

The sunlight shone obliquely, sprinkling mottled light on the quaint wooden door of the Kurosaki family's house. The door hinge turned gently, and a middle-aged man with a kind face and a somewhat vicissitudes of life in his eyes slowly appeared in the door frame. He was Kurosaki Isshin.

Feng Feng and Xiao Zuo Nei looked at each other, their eyes full of confusion and surprise.

"Excuse me, is this Kurosaki Ichigo's home? Are you Kurosaki Isshin? Why have you aged so much?"

Feng Feng politely repeated the reason why they came to see Kurosaki Ichigo, and his voice unconsciously became a little anxious.

Hearing this, Kurosaki Isshin frowned slightly, his eyes moved between the two of them, and finally he shook his head gently.

"Young man, you may be mistaken. I only have one son here, named Kurosaki Ichigo, not the Kurosaki Ichigo you mentioned."

His words were like a cool breeze in autumn, gently blowing away some of the expectations in their hearts.

Chapter 793: Trust of the Common People

Wednesday, September 7

Kurosaki Isshin slammed the door shut, and the sound startled the birds on the roof.

At the door, Feng Feng and Xiao Zuo looked at each other, with indescribable surprise and confusion in their hearts.

The sun was still bright, but it seemed to have lost its previous warmth. The two figures looked a little lonely in the interweaving of light and shadow in front of the door.

Xiao Sane gently pulled Feng Feng's sleeve, his eyes flashing with exploration and persistence, "Perhaps, we can confirm it again? After all, this is related to..."

She hadn't finished her words, but her persistence was enough for Feng Feng to feel her determination.

Feng Feng took a deep breath and took another step forward, speaking with some sincerity and determination in his tone:

"Mr. Kurosaki, please allow us to ask you again, are you sure there is no family member named Kurosaki Ichigo? We have come from far away and we must find him for some important reasons. I have photos as proof."

As he spoke, he pulled out a yellowed photo from his pocket. It was a photo he had taken in the past. The boy in the photo and Ichigo Kurosaki in his memory were facing the camera with their arms folded and smiling.

Kurosaki Isshin opened the door and took the photo. His eyes instantly became deep, as if he had crossed the barrier of time and space.

He spoke slowly, with a barely perceptible heaviness in his voice: "This photo... is indeed a photo of my boy, but Ichigo... he has left this world for a long time."

As soon as these words were spoken, Feng Feng and Xiao Zuo were struck by lightning, and the air around them seemed to freeze.

"Your name is Feng Feng, right? From the photo, you are indeed Ichigo's friend, so I'll give you a hint."

Kurosaki Isshin looked around and said seriously: "Be careful of the girl around you. If possible, break up with him."

The door closed again, leaving Feng Feng with a confused look on his face and Xiao Sanei in surprise at the door.

Feng Feng's facial muscles twitched slightly, and he quickly recovered from his shock and smiled warmly and slightly sadly.

He turned to face Xiao Sane, his deep eyes seemed to contain stars, shining with unquestionable tenderness and determination.

"Uncle Kurosaki, I won't do that. Wait until I find Ichigo and bring him home to you."

After he finished speaking, he slowly stretched out his right hand, palm facing up, as if inviting not only the hand but also the closeness of the soul.

"Hey, Xiao Zone," his voice was low and magnetic, with a hint of subtle comfort.

"It seems that we still have a long way to go to find the truth, but no matter what, let's go eat something sweet first. Come, let's have cake together!"

As he spoke, he shook his palms gently, as if inviting her to join a sudden sweet adventure.

Xiao Sane's eyes gradually turned red, and the crystal tears sparkled in the sunlight, like the gentlest dewdrops in the morning light.

She looked at Feng Feng deeply, and her eyes, which were always full of determination and tenderness, seemed even deeper at this moment, as if they could see into the deepest secrets in her heart.

She slowly raised her hand, her fingertips trembling slightly, and finally placed it on Feng Feng's palm. She felt a warm and firm power coming from her palm, which instantly dispelled the coldness and uneasiness in her heart.

"Feng Feng," her voice was thin but serious, "Why? Why don't you ask anything and trust me so much? At this moment full of mysteries and unknowns."

There was both confusion and gratitude in her eyes, as if she was questioning, but also more like seeking an answer.

Feng Feng gently held Xiao Sanei's hand, and the two of them strolled on the streets of Karakura Town. The sunlight shone through the sparse clouds, shining on the bluestone road, making it look mottled.

The shops on the street gradually became lively, with the laughter of children and the cries of vendors interweaving into a warm afternoon symphony.

They passed by a cake shop decorated with stained glass windows. A sweet aroma wafted quietly, attracting the attention of passers-by.

Feng Feng stopped and looked at the dazzling array of cake display cabinets in the store. The gentle rules of the world seemed to be reflected in his eyes, and a gentle smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

He turned to look at Xiao Zuo Nei, his eyes flashing with determination and tenderness, and said softly: "I know you are telling the truth, just like the sweetness of this cake, there is no need to ask, the heart can feel it."

“We are facing unknown events, but you and I being together is the best answer.”

After saying that, he gently opened the door and led Xiao Sane into this small world full of sweetness and hope.

"Your love for the deliciousness of cake is real, and I believe your heart will not deceive you, so that's all."

The warm lights in the store shone on them, adding a touch of warmth and mystery to the end of this journey.

The afterglow of the setting sun cast a faint golden glow over Karakura Town. Feng Feng and Xiao Sanei stood outside the cake shop, each holding a delicate little paper bag containing the sweets they had just bought.

The two smiled at each other, their eyes full of trust and tacit understanding of each other.

Feng Feng gently patted his backpack, where the secret tool leading to Soul Society was hidden. He said to Xiao Sane with a firm look:

"Xiao Sane, we may have to separate temporarily on the road ahead. I am going to a place called Soul Society, where I may find answers to all my doubts about Ichigo and us. And you, go to the Inoue family, maybe Inoue Orihime has left us more clues."

Feng Feng turned and walked towards Urahara Kisuke's grocery store, which looked ordinary but was full of mysteries. Every step seemed to be at a turning point in fate.

At the same time, Osanagi was standing on the street corner, with the phone pressed against her ear. Yukinoshita Yukino's voice traveled through the airwaves, carrying an unignorable firmness and a hint of barely perceptible nervousness.

"Xiao Zuo Nei, are you and Feng Feng together?"

The scene switched to Osanagi. The afterglow of the setting sun elongated her figure, making her look particularly lonely, out of place among the hurried passers-by around her.

Yukino's voice echoed in my ears, clear and powerful: "Xiao Sane, I must tell you that I have revealed the matter of Inoue Kintama to the teacher."

"Her unusual behavior, which caused me to turn a blind eye and a deaf ear to her, has been reported to the principal."

"Although this caused me some trouble, I felt that we had to face the truth. So I convinced my sister."

Osanagi's expression looked complex and changeable in the sunset, with both admiration for Yukino's courage and uneasiness about the truth that was about to be revealed.

"But, Xiaosone, my sister asked me to take Fengfeng away from you and take him home. After all, he is my boyfriend."

Biting his lower lip lightly, Xiao Sane looked into the distance, as if he was weighing some important decision.

At that moment, everything around seemed to be still, leaving only Yukino's words echoing in her heart, stirring up ripples.

The setting sun stretched Xiao Sane's shadow long. She took a deep breath, and her eyes flashed with unprecedented determination.

She raised her head slightly and looked into the distant sky dyed red by the sunset, as if she was declaring to an invisible fate.

"Yukino," her voice was soft but firm, "I understand your concerns and courage, but matters of the heart cannot be measured by rules."

"To me, Feng Feng is an existence that transcends all boundaries. In this world, no one can dictate that I cannot like someone, and no marriage certificate can define our relationship."

"I'm sorry I broke your trust, but my heart tells me I can't help myself."

Chapter 794: The Counterattack of the Common People

Thursday, September 8

Feng Feng recalled how Xiao Zuo Nei gently lowered his eyes, a gentle smile on his lips, and sighed.

Xiao Sane stared at Feng Feng who was sighing outside the classroom window, and tilted her head to think about the tacit understanding and deep affection between her and Feng Feng, which could be understood without words.

"I will protect this palpitation until we find the answer that belongs to us. If I have to fight with Yukino in the end, I will not give up."

At this moment, Xiao Sane's figure appeared particularly firm and beautiful against the backdrop of the autumn sun.

Feng Feng's pace slowed down unconsciously, and every step seemed to be stepping on the golden carpet woven by fallen leaves, making a fine and crisp sound.

The sunlight shone through the sparse clouds, dappled onto his shoulders, adding a touch of warmth to this autumn afternoon.

He walked past the half-open window, and the breeze blew past, not only bringing up the gently swaying green leaves by the window and a few autumn leaves dancing in the wind, but also seemed to stir up the subtle emotional ripples in the air.

At this moment, his eyes pierced through the tranquility of autumn and saw a girl in a neat school uniform walking slowly towards him from afar.

That was Yukinoshita Yukino. Her figure looked particularly cool and noble in the autumn sun, just like the first snow in early winter, with a chill and purity that could not be ignored.

She walked neither fast nor slow, holding the file bag, and every step she took revealed an unquestionable firmness, as if even the air around her was slightly frozen by her approach.

"Here you go." Xueno slapped the file bag on Fengfeng's chest and ruffled his collar.

Feng Feng was caught off guard by this sudden "document attack". The document tapped his chest lightly, bringing with it a barely perceptible chill, as if the cool breath of Yukinoshita Yukino was also transmitted to him.

He was stunned for a moment, then touched the tip of his nose awkwardly, a helpless and slightly apologetic smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.

"Yukino, Osano and I are just going to Karakura Town to look for clues."