You are Toyokawa Shoko, then who am I?

What he said in front of his boss was actually a heavy burden for Li Xi.

Li Xi could just be like a normal 15 or 16-year-old kid, putting this troublesome feeling aside and choosing to avoid it.

But Li Xi did not abandon him.

Instead, she responded with sincerity, revealing to him the side of herself that she was most reluctant to show to others without reservation.

Toyokawa Sho blinked his eyes, and his heart, which was shrouded in black mud and dark clouds, seemed to gradually give birth to a rainbow light of dawn.

Looking at the girl in front of him, he felt that it was a little unreal for a moment. The moonlight was like a weeping cherry tree falling on his shoulders, magnificent and beautiful, with carved petals dancing in the air with the breeze, embellishing the gracefulness and beauty on the girl's tear-soaked face.

Like the realization I have now.

This was something he couldn't feel from Shiina Riki in the previous world.

He couldn't help but sigh.

The fate of people is truly magical.

Then, he responded to Li Xi's confusion in a powerful and affirmative manner.

"worth it."

Just three simple words.

But for Li Xi, these three words are more precious and more distant than anything else. They are the treasures she desires but dares not imagine.

She blinked her beautiful eyes, which were blurred by mist, as if the background was made of crushed flower petals, and her tone was slightly tearful.

"Is it really worth it...?"

Her inferiority complex was making its last struggle.

"Why isn't it worth it?"

And Toyokawa Sho personally put out this struggle.

He placed his hands on the guardrail, supporting his body weight on it, and let the evening breeze ruffle his hair.

"I've had lunch at your place these past two days, Lixi. Even when I went on stage, you were with me. Last night, when I was walking home alone, you were right there in front of me. During those first three days in this world, when I was confused and clueless, it was you, Lixi, by my side that made me feel less uneasy and lost."

"You always say I've helped you a lot, but actually, Lixi, you've helped me a lot too. When people hit rock bottom, what they need most is companionship and care. And when I've hit rock bottom these past few days and encountered the most difficult things in life, it was you, Lixi, who accompanied me through it all."

Toyokawa Sho turned around.

He stretched out a few fingers and patiently answered the questions that Li Xi had just asked.

"You also said that you seemed like a mediocre person who relied on my help to get to where you are today. But the truth is, whether it was our first impromptu performance or singing 'The Old Man and the Sea' on stage yesterday, it was because of you, Lixi, by my side that I was able to display even greater strength than usual."

"Just like a fish cannot survive without water, a butterfly cannot fly without nectar. If I hadn't had you, I might not be the same person today. I might not have a guitar I like, or meet an elder I respect. All the things I have encountered now are because of my encounter with you."

"As for whether you're qualified or talented, there's no need to doubt yourself. Lixi, I'm from ten years in the future. I'm the only person in the world who's witnessed your growth firsthand. Since I said you're the best drummer I've ever seen, then you must be the best."

Toyokawa Sho encouraged Riki softly.

He wasn't exaggerating, he was stating the facts.

Lixi really helped him a lot.

No matter from which aspect, Li Xi is an extremely outstanding person.

"Perhaps you feel that you are not good enough now, but to me, you are already shining brightly enough. Like a bright flame, like a light that can be pursued. No matter how many times you ask me, I can tell you with certainty."

"I really want to be your lifelong partner, Lixi."

"..."

There was silence for a while.

Or perhaps it means that the huge amount of dialogue takes time to accept.

The black-haired girl slowly wiped away her tears, then walked forward a few steps. Like Toyokawa Sho, she leaned on the railing and looked at the traffic below for a long time. Her cold face seemed more lovely and fragile with the two tear marks on it.

Probably a few minutes later.

The girl slowly pulled out a cell phone from her pocket.

"……for you."

she whispered.

"This is?"

Toyokawa Sho was curious.

"...as I said yesterday, I will bring you a cell phone,"

The girl handed the phone with a panda pendant on the phone case to Toyokawa Sho and said, "The unlock code is my birthday."

"0809."

Toyokawa Sho didn't think twice.

"...Why do you remember it so clearly?"

Lixi muttered.

"Hehe... maybe you don't know this yet? In my previous life, I was a top student at the University of Tokyo. Having a photographic memory is the most basic thing. As long as you mention it to me, I will definitely remember it."

Someone looked proud.

As he spoke, he swiped the screen of his phone and found that the data usage was still displayed, which meant that Li Xi had already prepared a phone card for him.

"Lixi..."

Toyokawa Sho's eyes were filled with tears.

"It's just a small favor."

Li Xi whispered, then returned to her usual cool and clear voice. Under the neon lights in the distance, her eyes could be seen glowing red.

"...I really still can't agree with what you said. I still feel that I have no right to stand by your side."

"Ah, qualifications and such..."

Toyokawa Sho was in a dilemma and wanted to comfort her again, but he saw Li Xi looking at him seriously.

"But I understand your feelings clearly. Thank you for looking at me this way, Xiang. This is really important to me. I have never known what kind of person I am in your eyes, but now I understand clearly, fully."

Li Xi whispered.

"I... I can actually be someone very important to others. I can actually have my own value and be needed. I always thought that other people's talents were difficult for me, but now, I think I've changed my mind a little."

“I feel that those things I cannot catch up with or touch are no longer urging me to move forward, like a soul-snatching messenger holding a sickle, but a goal that encourages me to keep moving forward.”

"Just like you, Xiang. Please wait and see."

woohoo-

The evening breeze comes with a nocturne.

Suddenly a strong wind blew from the side of the bridge, blowing away the previous depression and silence. The girl's long hair was blown in the air by the evening breeze, and her hairstyle and bangs became a mess.

But the girl didn't mind.

She just calmly tucked her hair behind her small ears, revealing her exquisite facial features. Under the pouring moonlight, she smiled generously, showing her teeth, and her smile was sweet.

It makes people feel cool.

And hard to forget.

"One day, I'll be a drummer worthy of you."

Toyokawa Sho actually wanted to say, no need to wait until later, you are already one now, but in the end he sighed helplessly and laughed too.

"Okay, I'll be waiting for you with anticipation."

Perhaps it was because these comic-like lines, spoken in real life, were inexplicably funny. The two looked at each other for a while, then both started laughing while holding onto the railing.

"Xiang, give me your schoolbag."

After laughing, Li Xi reached out to Toyokawa Sho, who cooperated and handed over the schoolbag. Then he saw Li Xi take out a lot of things from it.

"This is the charging cable, this is the plug, this is the bread I bought, these are the blue light glasses, and these are..."

"...How much did you buy?"

"No, just some things you don't usually use. Take them."

Li Xi handed the big bag to Fengchuan Xiang, then walked to Jueying who had parked on the side and held the handlebars with both hands.

"It's getting late. I'll just give the bicycle to Yuze-senpai. Xiang, you can go back to the boss."

"No, I promised General Rinrinko-sama that I would escort you, Princess Shiina, to the territory."

Toyokawa Sho returned to his previous samurai state and made a cross gesture.

"It's almost eight o'clock now."

Li Xi shook his phone.

"...Gu, Rinrinko-sama, please forgive me, I can't disobey my boss..."

Toyokawa Sho was filled with hatred, his samurai spirit faded away, and only pain remained on his face. Then, his eyes lit up, and he had another plan!

"I wonder if this phone has Princess Shiina's phone number?"

"Yes, yes..."

Li Xi thought for a moment and said, "I'm the first one in the phone book."

"Well, call me and let me know when you get home, Lixi."

Toyokawa Sho laughed.

"..."

Li Xi turned his head away, his voice a little hesitant, "I know."

Toyokawa Sho smiled again, obviously having heard it. He shook his hand, said "See you tomorrow", then took a step forward and turned back.

Li Xi waved his hand slightly and whispered "see you tomorrow". He watched his back silently until he disappeared from his sight.

She breathed a sigh of relief. Her earlobes were already burning hot. She put her hands on her chest and only now noticed that her heart was beating faster.

Gudong.

Gudong.

very loud.

It even drowns out the sound of traffic below.

She leaned on the railing for a while, closed her eyes, and tried to get rid of the inferiority complex that had been in her heart for a long time, but she found that it was blank, as clean as a newborn baby.

She opened her mouth slightly.

Then, I realized my determination.

She hopes that Toyokawa Sho can find happiness in this world.

No matter how much effort it takes... do it.

I recalled the vulnerability that person showed in the morning, and the low voice that he had hidden well until just now, and kept silent in order to comfort himself.

She felt a pang of pain in her heart. She clearly wanted to comfort him, but he comforted her instead... In the end, she never found out what had happened between him and Xiangzi.

Why am I so sad?

Why do I feel so sad?

Li Xi lowered his eyes.

Thinking about what he could do for Toyokawa Sho now.

After much thought, the only way out was to bring everyone in Crychic back to his side.

But Su Shi was unwilling to admit it.

Deng didn't reply to the message, maybe he was still feeling deeply guilty.

The only candidate left is Mu.

Lixi was a little hesitant. She was afraid that Mu would also inflict an irreparable emotional injury on Toyokawa Sho like Sue did.

But when I think back to Toyokawa Sho's smile and tone when he mentioned Wakaba Mutsu...

She inexplicably felt a sour sensation in her teeth.