Uneasy daily life

"No one usually praises it. If a delicious stir-fry appears on the table, it won't be kept until the next day. People are too busy eating to chat."

After having breakfast, the three packed up and headed to Soubu High School.

On their way to school, the three walked side by side.

Mai Sakurajima (Waka) was very quiet, but kept casting hissing glances at someone, like a match constantly striking rubber.

The white figure returned the look with a kaleidoscopic shift in expression, sometimes cold, sometimes sarcastic, sometimes aloof, sometimes pitying, so much so that Mai Sakurajima (Waka) began to doubt herself—why could I understand the meaning behind that bastard's eyes? What kind of telepathy is this?

Tsk, if I had this kind of acting skill, I wouldn't have had to reshoot the commercial so many times!

The two exchanged glances across Yukino (Mai) from Yukinoshita, one after the other...

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) suddenly asked, "Black Fan, is the candy tasty?"

"It's sweet and sour, with a very sophisticated flavor," Bai Ying nodded. "It tastes especially good when paired with someone's ever-changing expressions of sadness, joy, fear, and anxiety."

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai): "Hehe."

As expected, the hater in my dream really was a hater!

"sugar?"

Sakurajima Mai (Wahana) is confused. Where is the candy?

"Simply put, one day I had a dream with the hero plus," Bai Ying sighed. "In the dream, she was still young, unaware of the dangers of the world, while I was wandering aimlessly, experiencing the full spectrum of human nature. In a chance encounter, fate brought us together—she was anxious, she cried, she was filled with joy, sorrow, anger, and shock; I laughed, I fled, I was driven to despair..."

Bah.

"Oops, sorry, I stepped on you." Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) apologized superficially, while casually crushing the foot of the foot. "You black-hearted guy who steals candy from little girls without batting an eye, do you have a problem with that?"

"It's not my fault."

The white figure called out the Killer Queen, then called it back: "I can only cause big explosions, I can't manipulate dreams, those things in dreams are done by Blacklight."

"Oh," Sakurajima Mai (Wakka) sneered, "Which Scarlet Theater troupe patient is it now?"

Bai Ying's expression changed, and he warned, "Stickman, you'd better show some respect."

"Oh," Sakurajima Mai (Wakka) said irritably, "Which Scarlet Theater Troupe's seriously ill patient is it now?"

“She, he… um, he’s not a member of the Crimson Troupe. Didn’t Brave Plus meet him once before?” White Shadow said, shrugging. “That petty person who only plays puberty syndrome with you guys.”

Mai Sakurajima (Wahana): "?"

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) frowned and asked, "That person's name is Kuroko?"

“No, it took my form, so I gave it the nickname Black Light. Black against white, light against shadow, perfect.” The white figure snapped its fingers. “Don’t ask me how to deal with puberty syndrome, and don’t ask what it wants to do. I don’t know. The reason I’m having the same dream as you two is all because of Black Light.”

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) said softly, "But weren't all the things in the dream done by you?"

“Yes, my imagination has its limits.” Bai Ying sighed. “If I had known you were in the dream too, I should have done something else to you in the dream.”

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) stopped in her tracks, turned her head slightly and smiled: "For example?"

Bai Ying declared in a bold tone, "Child! I am your father!"

I step on it!

I hide!

The two walked along, their movements unpredictable, each with one foot rising and falling, clashing back and forth.

"Wait! That guy with the 'dark light' thing is the one who caused puberty syndrome?" Sakurajima Mai (Wahana) said angrily, "Is he sick?! That dream I had yesterday about having a serious illness..."

I advise you to be careful with your words and actions.

"what happened?"

"He's probably a small-time actor. I can only wish you sweet dreams tonight."

"..." Sakurajima Mai (Wahana) was a little uneasy. "Don't you usually complain to thin air that it's unfair?"

Bai Ying said confidently, "My heart is as clear as a mirror, and everything I do is for justice. You are full of flaws, and your dark history is everywhere."

Sakurajima Mai (Wahana) scoffed, "Nonsense! You didn't do what happened in the dream?!"

“Strictly speaking, no.” Bai Ying shook his head and said, “According to Black Light, dreams are divergent, I am divergent, and you are divergent. When I, the dream, and you are combined, it can’t control how far we diverge—that’s what happened in last night’s dream. I felt great, but it was short of funds and just died.”

Mai Sakurajima (Wahana): "I've heard that a person can go 11 days without sleeping."

Bai Ying: "I'm adjusting my sleep schedule recently, trying to get eight hours of sleep every day."

"You're just trying to cause trouble—Sinek!"

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) felt that these two were covered in flags. Based on their one-time encounter and the cure for puberty syndrome, regardless of whether they were male or female or what they wanted to do, one thing was certain: they were definitely like the hater, someone who loved to cause trouble.

After all, spreading puberty syndrome is already a huge problem in itself.

It may not be the Scarlet Theatre Company, but it can be categorized as such.

……

Just as Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) had predicted, that strange multi-person dream returned once again.

Flower baskets hung everywhere, and sunlight filtered through the church's huge French windows, illuminating the interior with a gentle and bright glow. Indistinct figures sat on the church pews, and the priest stood before the cross with his back to the crowd, seemingly bowing his head in silent prayer.

A familiar feeling, able to see but unable to interfere, just like the self in that dream who was still a primary school student, having just met with Kazuka, vaguely sensing the special nature of her father, feeling very depressed, and then being attacked by a hater... What is this dream?

Mai Sakurajima watched 'herself' sitting on the front row bench, taking in the surrounding scenery—flowers sitting beside her, a priest on the stage, guests below, the location a church, decorated with white and flowers, a red carpet laid from the closed doors to the stage…

A wedding ceremony?!

Mai Sakurajima opened her eyes wide, somewhat agitated.

If this dream is a product of my own thoughts at certain times, branching out into something like this—could it be the wedding of the anti-fan and Yukinoshita? And I'm watching from the audience as a guest?!

Feng Bin and Hua found it strange: Why would I dream about a wedding?

"Please welcome the bride and groom!"

From an unknown source, the tightly closed doors slowly opened automatically, and pure white light spilled onto the red carpet, spreading towards the stage where the priest was. A thunderous applause erupted around them. Mai Sakurajima and Kazuka Toyohama smiled sincerely, one clapping gently and the other clapping vigorously, looking very happy.

Stepping on the light, two figures arrived at the front of the stage and finally became clear.

Sakurajima's mother in a suit, Toyohama's mother in a wedding dress.

"Our broken selves happen to fill each other's voids. Fate's trials always seem to come full circle. After weathering countless storms in this world, we will eventually find our own vast ocean..."

"Ladies, with God as your witness, you will pledge your love until death do you part."

The priest turned around, his smile gentle.

It's a white shadow.

Mai Sakurajima: "Pfft—?!"

Toyohama Kazuka: "Pfft—?!"

What the hell? !

Chapter Thirty-Three: What are you doing?!

What kind of dream is this?!

Mai Sakurajima and Kazuka Toyohama couldn't understand, and could only watch as 'themselves' sat in the audience, seemingly... quite pleased with the situation?!

"The spring breeze brings sweetness, the summer sun burns with passion, the autumn leaves linger with longing, and the winter snow is as pure as you. From now on, you will spend all four seasons together. Are you willing?"

Bai Ying calmly recited her lines, her expression gentle yet noble.

“I do.” Sakurajima’s mother nodded gently, her expression somewhat serious.

“I’m willing too.” Feng Bin’s mother nodded with a smile.

I refuse! (x2)

Where is the switch for dreams? Isn't it said that if a person realizes they are dreaming, they will suddenly wake up?!

Mai Sakurajima and Kazuka Toyohama are trying to wake themselves up.

"Humans are not gods, so they are not born perfect. Whether it is you or me, we will have our own shadows."

Bai Ying held a heavy book in his hands, the cover of which read "One Hundred Unhappy Things in Marriage". He solemnly said, "God's light is above, and our shadows are beneath our feet - if you think someone is perfect, you will eventually hate them beyond measure."

"Mrs. Sakurajima, to prove your love, please point out Mrs. Toyohama's flaws."

What kind of priest are you, officiating at a wedding? You'd be beaten to death by the bride and groom's family and friends! ×2!

Despite Sakurajima Mai and Toyohama Kazuka's frantic complaints, it was all in vain; the absurd and outrageous story in their dream continued to unfold before their eyes.

Sakurajima's mother said calmly, "She is impulsive, straightforward, and can't keep her mouth shut. She can't hide her feelings and seems to know how to talk, but she doesn't actually know how to talk. She also likes to compare herself to others and sometimes blames her failures on her loved ones."

Bai Ying looked at the other newcomer: "Mrs. Feng Bin, it's your turn."

Feng Bin's mother smiled and said, "She has a serious personality, which can make people feel that she is cold and stern. She is very assertive in making decisions, and even if there are problems, she is hard to correct herself. You could say she is stubborn and self-willed. She makes her own decisions in everything and expects others to cooperate with her. Even if she has troubles, she is used to keeping them to herself and letting people guess."

After the newlyweds pointed and whispered among themselves, the priest solemnly asked, "Mrs. Sakurajima, resilient, silent yet astounding, decisive and courageous; Mrs. Toyohama, brave, frank, striving, and outspoken, with God as your witness, are you willing to accept each other? Embrace each other's shadows? Forgive each other's mistakes?"

"I do." ×2.

"There is only one kind of true love: to still reach out and embrace someone after recognizing their ugliness." Bai Ying flipped through the thick book in her hand and read aloud, "Arguments and divorces due to incompatibility, court battles over property disputes, conflicts arising from family relationships, and growing coldness due to the vicissitudes of life—the list goes on and on. Are you willing to face the shadows of marriage?"

"I do." ×2.

"Love is not a noun, not an adjective, but a verb—are you willing to love each other?"

"I do." ×2.

"Then, with God as our witness, I declare you husband and wife."

Bai Ying closed the book, put her hands together, nodded slightly, and said, "Amitabha, may you two have a long and happy marriage, and may your love deepen. Amen."

The figures below the stage, whose faces were obscured and who were acting as NPCs, clapped enthusiastically, their applause echoing throughout the church. Among these NPCs were two special ones, 'Sakurajima Mai' and 'Toyohama Kazuka', who had their own exclusive skins. One clapped gently with a smile, casting a gratified glance, while the other raised her hands above her head and smacked her lips loudly, her excitement bordering on boisterousness.

This is definitely not me! ×2!

Mai Sakurajima and Kazuha Toyohama felt a connection. Watching their mothers on stage embracing each other, they both wanted to close their eyes, wishing they could do that in their dreams.

"Stickman, Hero Plus..."

Bai Ying walked down the stairs, smiling as she came to the front row of the audience. She clapped for 'Sakurajima Mai' and 'Toyohama Kazuka' and said, "Oh my god, from now on you two are sisters from the same mother."

"Thank you." 'Sakurajima Mai' gave a standard smile.

"hey-hey……"

With a smug look on her face, 'Toyohama Kazuka' reached out and hugged her older sister's arm, calling out happily, "Sister!"

"What's wrong, Hehua?"

'Toyohama Kazuka's' eyes sparkled: "Shouldn't you change how you address me, sister?"

“Uh…” Sakurajima Mai hesitated for a moment, coughed slightly, and called out softly and somewhat awkwardly, “Little sister.”

"Hey hey hey..."

Snap, snap, snap—!

The church had somehow transformed into a pure white space, and applause came from all directions.

A group of figures surrounded the close-knit pair of 'Sakurajima Mai' and 'Toyohama Kazuka', clapping softly and offering their blessings with beaming smiles.

"Oh, so many."

There is Sakurajima's mother.

"Oh, so many."

There is a mother named Fengbin.

"Oh, so many."

There is a white shadow.

"Hey hey hey..."

"Sigh, really..."

In the middle of the crowd, 'Toyohama Kazuka' held 'Sakurajima Mai', who had been promoted to older sister, tightly, and let out a few satisfied laughs like a lovesick fool. 'Sakurajima Mai' smiled with a hint of helpless doting, letting her younger sister hug her arm and show her excitement.

Amidst a chorus of congratulations, a scene that felt somewhat déjà vu came to an end in this fantastical dream.

And it became the title of the book titled "About the two beautiful girls blocking my door on my day off".

"Speak the facts and reason!"