I save a pathological girl with a twisted love story.

Asakawa Yo was also looking at the sky. She wiped her sweat with a towel and complained softly, "Why isn't it raining yet?"

"No matter how much you hope, it won't rain."

The store manager tapped her on the head: "Go get to work."

"Yes Yes Yes."

Asakawa Yo said wearily, and had no choice but to continue carrying the load.

She chatted with the store manager while working. The goods weren't too heavy today, so she didn't feel like talking.

"Manager, have you been working here for a long time?"

"Yes." The store manager was outside, smoking a heated cigarette and exhaling a thick cloud of smoke. "I've been working at this convenience store since I graduated from girls' high school. First, I was a temporary worker, then a full-time worker. Then I worked my way up to the position of store manager."

Shaking her stiff neck, the store manager said, "I've been so busy since becoming a store manager that I haven't even had time to date. Now I have dark circles under my eyes that won't go away for a long time, and even my hair is dry and split."

The shop manager sighed wearily, pinching his own hair.

Asakawa Yo felt somewhat confident because she took great care of her hair.

It's still a smooth, light green color.

By the time Asakawa Yo was drenched in sweat, she had finally finished her work.

She squatted down listlessly to the side, sighing involuntarily.

The store manager came over and tapped her on the head again. Asakawa Yo couldn't help but complain, "Manager, I've finished my work. Even if I have other work to do, let me rest. I'm exhausted."

The woman with dark circles under her eyes glanced at her and said, "There seem to be two people looking for you at the front gate."

"what?"

Asakawa Yo was taken aback and immediately stood up: "Manager, why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"It's not too late now." The store manager waved his hand. "Remember to come back early."

Asakawa Yo had no choice but to hurry to the front gate.

At first, she walked quickly. But when she saw the two people, she slowed down.

"Because those two look so happy right now. If I go over there, I'll definitely disturb them."

Thinking this through, Asakawa Yo hesitated.

"Ah, it's Asakawa."

Asahi Aoi waved to Asakawa Yo, who had no choice but to quickly walk over.

He manipulated his facial expressions to force a smile onto his face.

"Why did you all choose to come here today?"

"The weather was nice, and I was a bit bored at home, so I came out to take a look," Aoi explained.

Asakawa Yo didn't know what to say, and glanced at the bench.

So I decided to sit next to Aoi Asahi.

—Because she was covered in sweat, she didn't want Xia Wuzhao to smell it.

How was work today?

Aoi smiled faintly as she asked.

"I'm exhausted," Asakawa Yo said bluntly. "It's like I've been drained of every last bit of energy."

"Then I'll go buy a bottle of water."

Seeing Asakawa Yo's disheveled appearance, Asahi Aoi stood up and bought her a bottle of water.

After she entered the convenience store, Asakawa Yo remained silent for a moment.

Then he said, "Thank you for yesterday."

"What is it?" Xia Wuzhao glanced at her.

"A massage, please." Asakawa Yo was too lazy to beat around the bush with Natsume Kai. She said, "Could I borrow that massage hammer today? I can use it myself."

"No."

Xia Wuzhao shook her head decisively.

"As expected, you have ulterior motives." Asakawa Yo glanced at him. "However, I'm exhausted. If you want a massage, then so be it."

Xia Wuzhao did not give a definite answer, but Qianchuan Yao took it as Xia Wuzhao's agreement.

She stretched vigorously, and you could hear her bones cracking all over.

"The weather is awful today."

He complained, "If it were a cloudy day, it would probably be much cooler."

"I think it's pretty good."

Xia Wuzhao squinted at the sky.

“Of course you think it’s great, after all, you’re on a date with Asahi,” Asakawa Yo sighed. “But why did you even think of going on a date?”

"Just out shopping."

"Isn't that just a date?"

Xia Wuzhao did not answer Qianchuan Yao's question, but remained calmly silent, as if she had not heard anything.

Asakawa Yo glanced at him sideways, but didn't dwell on the matter.

He simply said, "Actually, I regret it a little. I feel that giving up would be easier."

"It's so painful right now."

The girl looked down at the ants crawling on the ground, feeling somewhat annoyed.

"Do you still remember the pain you felt yesterday?" Xia Wuzhao suddenly asked.

"I've almost forgotten." Asakawa Yo shrugged. "I went to bed very early yesterday, and after waking up, I've almost forgotten all the pain from yesterday."

"Isn't that enough?"

Xia Wuzhao said, "You will only suffer in the present moment, tomorrow will be your day, and the past will be your day. These pains are not cumulative, but will gradually dissipate."

"This pain shouldn't be enough to break you down, right?"

He looked intently at Asakawa Yo.

Chapter 480 I absolutely cannot tolerate my own weakness [4k]

In the past, Asakawa Yo would probably have immediately told him that this would certainly not cause her to break down.

But now, at this very moment, Asakawa Yo is also able to say such things.

"But I don't have much confidence anymore."

"It's just too agonizing."

Asakawa Yo thought to herself.

"This physical torment and pain is exhausting. But mentally, you know you can keep going, that as long as you grit your teeth and persevere, everything will be alright."

"But the spirit also knows. If it gives up, then there's no need to endure such torment at all."

What troubled Asakawa Yo the most was this agonizing decision of whether or not to give up.

If you decide to give up, then there's no need to persist. If you decide to persist, then stop thinking about it.

Excessive thinking will only diminish one's resilience.

This uncertainty is like pulling a thorn out and then sticking it back in.

This repetition is simply unbearable.

What if I said I couldn't stand it anymore?

Asakawa Yo didn't look at Natsugiri Kai, she just said those words.

"Then let's just give up."

"Eh? You mean you want me to give up?"

"Yeah, that's right. If you don't want to do it anymore, then just give up." Xia Wuzhao said matter-of-factly while drinking her soda.

Touching her hair, Asakawa Yo felt a slight stirring in her heart.

"I thought you would let me continue."

“I won’t do that.” Xia Wuzhao looked at her. “If I let you continue, you’ll probably resent me.”

Are you also afraid of being resented by others?

"Of course I'm not afraid."

"Then why do you say that?"

"Because after the resentment fades, you will give up. If I tell you to give up, you might continue to persist."

"I see."

Asakawa Yo remained silent for a moment, knowing that Xia Wuzhao was right.

Just now, she suddenly didn't want to give up.

"Perhaps I just need a reason. Whether it's to give up or to persevere. As long as I have a reason, I can do it."

"Yes, you did it. I really don't want to give up anymore. After all, it's nice to earn some money during summer vacation. When summer vacation ends, I can also buy some gifts."

Asakawa Yo spoke her mind without any hesitation; in her eyes, perhaps concealment was a sign of weakness.

It takes courage and is something to be proud of to speak your mind frankly.

However, Asakawa Yo only does this in front of Natsugiri Kai.

"Because only Xia Wuzhao and I are of the same kind."

Thinking this, she moved a little further away from Xia Wuzhao.

Because she was afraid that Xia Wuzhao would smell her sweat, she didn't want to embarrass herself in front of him.

"What are you talking about?"

Aoi Asahi came out and handed a bottle of Ramune soda to Yo Asakawa.

“It’s just about work,” Asakawa Yo said. “The work here is just too tiring.”

"It seems that's indeed the case."

Looking at Asakawa Yo's disheveled appearance, Asahi Aoi truly believed the same thing.

Asakawa Yo opened the Ramune soda with ease, unlike Asahi Aoi who was in such a mess. She drank it and finally felt a little better.

Where are you going later?

She asked.

"Who knows? I was just wandering around."

Xia Wuzhao said this.

After chatting for a while, the three of them prepared to part ways.

Asahi and Natsugiri continued to wander around. For Asahi, such a precious day should not be wasted.

After the two left, Asakawa Yo sat in the chair in a daze.

He fiddled with the bottle of Ramune soda in his hand, listening to the clattering of marbles inside.

The store manager walked over, glanced at her, and asked, "Do you like that boy?"

"I don't like it."

Asakawa Yo said this.

"You're kidding me," the shopkeeper scoffed. "If you didn't like it, why do you look so dejected?"

"It's not that I like him, it's just that I feel he's the same kind of person as me."

Asakawa Yo was aware of this.

"The word 'similar' has been used everywhere, and you still say you don't like it?"