I am the emotional sustenance of your deceased

　"Thanks a lot."

　……

　"Good morning."

　Chitose was rinsing her mouth when Aine jumped out from behind.

　"Good morning, Xiao Ai, why do you look like you've just survived a disaster?"

　I was almost suffocated by your human nature.

　"Ahem, I had a nightmare! Yeah, a nightmare."

　"What did you dream about?"

　An unintentional question triggered another brainstorm in Aine's mind.

　"I dreamed that you ran away."

　It seemed like I had dreamed about it, but it was not Chitose who ran away, but myself.

　Why did I run away?

　"Huh? Why would you run away? As long as you're still useful, I won't leave you, so keep going."

　Obviously, what was said was very harsh, but because the other party said it with a smile and an extremely gentle voice, it didn't sound cold.

　Chitose Noshiro is a master at acting like a spoiled child.

　"How's the wound?"

　Aine stretched herself lazily, beginning to get used to Chitose's daily routine.

　She took a nap in the arms of someone like a teddy bear, and slept until noon, just in time to have breakfast as lunch.

　"It's itchy, but I think it'll be healed in a few days. Of course, I'm not talking about a specific wound."

　Chitose winked playfully, leaning close to Aine's ear and dabbing some toothpaste on her earlobe. "I'm talking about all the wounds on my body... Thank you for taking care of me. I feel like I've been resurrected."

　It’s just temporary, I’m going to hell again soon.

　Qiansui looked at the girl who was smiling foolishly and felt a surge of heartache for some reason.

　She liked to see Aiyin smile, but she always felt that the smile would disappear soon.

　The disappearance of beautiful things always makes people feel lost and sad, doesn't it?

　"Stay at my house today. I want to have dinner with you."

　"I don't want to eat with you. I'm so scared when you keep looking at me while you eat. Hmm...but what should I eat? Do you like miso soup? I'll make it for you later."

　……

　"You are such a great cook. You will definitely become the best bride in the world."

　"Are you harassing me? But who would marry a poor thing like me with scars all over my body? I feel like I'll continue to be abused even if we get married."

　"Don't say that! I just want to marry a girl like you! Ahem, that's not what I meant. I mean..."

　"I know what you're going to say. You're going to say you're a scumbag, right? Shut up and eat your meal."

　There are daily bickering at the dinner table.

　This has become an indispensable part of their relationship.

　Aine enjoyed this feeling.

　Savoring Qiansui's sharp tongue, the two chatted about family matters.

　"Stay at my house today and tomorrow. We can go to school together on Monday."

　"Hmm? Um... is that okay?"

　Qiansui blinked, his dazzling red eyes filled with desire.

　"Of course! Just treat my house as your home, but I'm a little worried... Will your adoptive mother go out looking for you?"

　Ch290. The last calm before the storm

　"My mother went out to search for me? That's a good question, but it shouldn't be possible."

　As I sipped the miso soup slowly, the umami flavor stimulated my taste buds and whetted my appetite.

　Chitose put down the bowl of soup.

　"If the mother goes to the police, it would seem that she would be the one who gets arrested."

　Noshiro Chitose seemed to have thought of something interesting, and the corners of her mouth trembled as she raised them.

　"Why, Xiao Ai, are you trembling with fear at the thought of becoming a kidnapper?"

　"No! I'm a law-abiding citizen."

　I poured a drink into Aiyin's empty cup, and the gurgling sound of the sparkling water added background music to the environment.

　"Since you have chosen to share my life with me, don't be afraid of my mother."

　"This is your own choice, although it's not too late to regret it now," Chitose blinked. Although her expression didn't change much, Aine felt that she was definitely a little disappointed.

　"I won't leave you! We're best friends!"

　The language is pale.

　There weren't many actions that could be put into action and show results to Chitose, and Aine knew that she still hadn't given Chitose the most comfort.

　Full feeling.

　However! This kind of days won't last long! She will definitely kick off all the shackles that are weighing on her!

　"Really? Then you must take responsibility until the very last moment."

　Chitose tilted his head and smiled.

　It's Saturday noon, and there's still a day and a half left before school starts.

　This will be a peaceful and warm daily life.

　"What do you think, Xiao Ai?"

　"what?"

　"fine."

　……

　"Oh, I really don't want to go home."

　There is a small park not far from Aine's house.

　Chitose sat on the swing next to the sandbox in the park, her legs swinging back and forth in a way that reminded Aine of the delicious ham hanging on a rope to dry.

　"Well, maybe after you get home this time... Auntie will praise you! After all, I did mention the scholarship and all that."

　"Ah... maybe. She really loves money, but I'd be in trouble if she found out it's fake."

　"When the time comes, I'll use my authority as student union president to apply for one for you! It's no big deal."

　The corners of Qiansui's mouth twitched a few times.

　She looked at Aine who was holding her head high and chest out with such pride, and for a moment she didn't know where to start complaining.

　[Aine, you know, you're going to end up in jail in the future if you abuse your power at such a young age!]

　"Xiao Ai, tell me...is there really any hope for me to escape in this lifetime?"

　Qiansui looked at the sky, the scar on his chin reflecting the arc of the world.

　"Yes! Sui Sui! I can definitely do it."

　"Our life! It's just begun!"

　……

　"How does this dress look?"

　"It's so ugly. Why does that cat look so weird?"

　In the department store, young girls walked arm in arm.

　There is still a long time today, and when she thinks that she still has a whole day tomorrow to play around... Chihaya Aine feels happy.

　She even forgot about her best friends at school.

　"Hey! Why is that?! It's so cute! Isn't it super cute? Isn't it super cute?!"

　"Even if you act like a spoiled brat, I won't say it's super cute. It looks stupid."

　Chitose rolled her eyes at Aine, but she still took the clothes that Aine handed to her.

　"But if you want to buy it, Xiao Ai, I'm still looking forward to you wearing it."

　“On the contrary, my Sui Sui,” Aine gestured with the black short-sleeved shirt in her hand on Chitose, “This is a gift for you! How about it, do you like it?”

　"Huh? But... it's expensive, right?"

　After all, the decoration of the store they were in was super luxurious, so saying that the pattern was ugly was just a joke.

　"It's okay if it's expensive, just go try it on for me! If it looks good... I'll buy it for you!"

　Aine laughed and made a noise, pushing Chitose towards the dressing room.

　Qiansui blinked blankly, as if he had not yet reacted.

　……

　This girl named Chihaya Aine always brings some different and special experiences to Noshiro Chitose.

　"Thinking back... this is the first time in my life that I've ever received a gift."

　"Huh? Did I take Xiao Sui's virginity again?"

　"Yes, you evil-minded villain."

　Chitose held an ice cream cone in her hand, and the cold air made her wound itch.

　The first time she ate ice cream, the first time she received a gift, the first time she was harassed in a fitting room, and so on, all these first times were taken away by Aine.

　Aine is simply a "first-time hunter".

　"It's so wonderful... This is the first time someone takes me to play like this..."

　"Ah! Sigh."

　After hearing Chitose's words, Chihaya Aine suddenly felt that the ice cream ball that touched her tongue was not sweet anymore.

　What I thought was ordinary... turned out to be such a luxury for Sui... This time, I can't blame Aine for being arrogant.

　Chitose's situation is really special.

　"Then please give me all the rest of your first time! Sui Sui! I will accept it with tears of gratitude!"

　Aine meant to make Chitose's life more colorful, but these words sounded so strange to Chitose.

　She glared at Aine for a long time with a red face, and finally uttered the words: "Rogue!"

　……

　"Rogue Ai, are you ready to do something bad to me now? I knew this day would come."

　"Don't kick me, I'm just putting a band-aid on your toe. There's a small cut on it."

　"Then...be gentle and don't touch me..."

　Chitose got mad again. Aine calculated that every time she teased Chitose for ten sentences, she would get a little mad, and every time she touched her for ten minutes, she would get a big mad.

　Don't ask her how she got the experimental data. If you ask, you will find out by accident in practice.

　The day that belongs only to the two of them will soon be over.

　It was already evening.

　We had dinner at a Japanese restaurant. Aine treated us. Chitose only ate half of the ramen she ordered.

　Aine discovered that Chitose's stomach was like a bird's. After returning home, she had to massage Chitose's belly for a long time before she could feel better.

　"Tell me, why is your stomach so small?"

　"Ah... maybe it's because I haven't eaten much since I was a child, so my stomach has shrunk."