Are you, as meal replacement users, ready for the consequences?

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Right now, only Hailing is the person who gives Ningzi the most sense of security.

Xiangzi is too close to me, so there are some things I can't explain to myself; Deng is an idiot who only keeps finding fault with herself; Aine is also an idiot, a complete idiot; Lixi is so humble now, she just obeys whatever I say... Mutsu? She's an idiot older sister, too accommodating to me...

After much thought, the only person who can make Ningzi feel better right now is Hachiman Kairin…

Yutenji Wakana? A woman I don't recognize.

"Hey, what's wrong, Xiao Ning?"

"Hailin... let me forget everything..."

……

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"Did something happen? You asked to go to the infirmary when class was already halfway through. I wondered what was wrong, but it turns out you were just taking a phone call in the corner?"

Shiina Ritsuki stood in the corner, and to her right was Hachiman Kairin, who was squatting on the ground fiddling with her phone.

"It's nothing, a friend is in trouble and needs help."

"A friend? Is it that keyboard player you mentioned a while ago?"

"Yes, she hasn't been in a good mood lately. I should have noticed it yesterday."

"There's no need to blame yourself for this. It's hard for people to agree on what to do, especially since you haven't known each other for very long, have you?"

Shiina Riki went to the vending machine and bought two cans of drinks. She specifically bought a can of Max Coffee because Hachiman Kairin now really likes to drink this kind of sweet drink.

I really don't know how she became like this.

"Thanks."

Hai Ling took the coffee but didn't drink it immediately. She looked at her phone for a while, and only put it down after confirming that no one was sending her any more messages.

"It hasn't been long, but it feels great."

"Ok?"

"I don't know how to describe it, but I feel very comfortable with her, like a long-lost feeling."

"What does it feel like?"

Did you ever catch red dragonflies with your friends when you were in kindergarten?

Instead of answering directly, Hachiman Kairin chose to ask a question in return.

"You were arrested, so what?"

Lixi took a swig of his drink, puzzled.

Have you ever blown bubbles and looked at the stars with your friends?

Yes, I think so.

Oops!

Shiina Ritsuki thought about it carefully and realized that she really didn't have any friends she could play with... whether it was when she was a child or now.

"Yes, that's the feeling. It's pure and clean, like finally finding a safe haven."

"Oh?"

Shiina Tatsuki quickly finished the canned drink, and it was only then that Hailing pulled the tab.

"I get it, you're in love."

"No."

A sweet aroma filled the air. Hailing glanced at Lixi and gave a straightforward reply.

"You really don't feel anything at all?"

"We're both girls."

"Girls can do it too, right?"

"Yes, that's certainly possible, but how could you say something like that?"

"...As a friend, I hope you can be happy."

"Lixi-chan actually admitted that we are friends?"

"...Huh? Stop talking nonsense. I have a method for pursuing girls...Do you want to hear it? If not, fine."

Riki glared at Hachiman Kairin with feigned ferocity.

"Tell me."

Then Hachiman Kairin gave her own answer.

Ch129. Hailing couldn't possibly have Su Shi's face!

"Finally school's out! The first day of school is followed by the first two-day weekend! How wonderful!"

On her first day of school, Chihaya Aine was greeted with countless cheers.

Toyokawa Ningko remained seated, thinking that this might be the last cheer she would hear today.

The two afternoon classes are especially tough, particularly when you're in a bad mood and are about to regain your freedom and leave school...

The agonizing feeling of chasing after a glimmer of light in complete darkness is truly awful…

"Xiao Ning! Let's go to Ring for tea after school!"

"No... Xiao Ai, I have something to do after school."

"Xiao Ning! Is something the matter?"

Deng packed his schoolbag and turned to look at Ningzi.

She was still clutching the pet necklace in her hand.

It was so tight that it left deep marks on the flesh, even as the pressure on the bones.

"Yes, I'm going out with some friends to take care of some things."

How can you say that spending sweet, leisurely time with Hachiman Kairin isn't important...?

Toyokawa Ningko has been holding back for too long; she needs someone to heal her... There are too few suitable people for this role; currently, only Hailin is the perfect one.

"Then, should I take a picture tonight and send it to Xiaoning?"

"Huh? What?"

"Well... oh well, never mind, I'm leaving now."

Deng grabbed her bag and quickly fled the classroom; the penguin's phantom soon vanished without a trace.

"Huh? What's going on with you, Deng?"

Aine curiously peeked her head out from behind Ningzi.

"Oh, her? She's probably having a fit of 'misfit' syndrome."

I rubbed the pinkish lump in my hand a few times, and the warm back of my head felt surprisingly comfortable.

I really want to poke her head from the back, smash Chihaya Aine's skull open, and then mix her skull fragments into Akari's collection of broken stones to give her a huge fright!

Aine seemed to sense something, she shivered and looked up at Toyokawa Ningko.

Yes, it's that familiar and kind smile!

Neko! Love!

……

"Are you alright, Xiao Ning?"

"Um... Xiaohai, I'm not feeling well."

"Really."

Yawata Kairin was held in Toyokawa Ningko's arms, and if you only looked at her movements, you wouldn't feel her vulnerability at all.

"Oh, Hailing..."

Ningzi put all her weight on Hailing. It was more like Hailing was carrying Ningzi on her back as they fled than Ningzi was carrying Hailing on her arm.

"Would you like to sit in a coffee shop for a while?"

"Mmm... You've worked hard..."

"It's all little things."

Ningzi spoke vaguely on the phone, repeatedly saying that she felt terrible and wanted to forget everything.

But they deliberately avoid saying why they feel bad or what they want to forget.

Although this made Hailin anxious, she was also secretly pleased that she could be bothered by her friend... It meant that she, Hachiman Hailin, was someone who had a friend with whom she could share her feelings.

Just around the corner, and your destination is right there.

Yuzawa Cafe, a veteran establishment.

Ningzi was dragged over by Lixi; there was nothing she could do, since she was closest to the two of them.

The cool air made Ningzi feel better, and they found the nearest seat and sat down.

First, you need to cover all your expenses while traveling.

Hailing recalled the teachings of her senior, Lixi.

"Xiao Ning, sit here for a while, I'll go order some drinks."

"Um…"

"Coffee or tea, please?"

"juice…"

"Okay."

As Hailing's figure gradually disappeared into the distance, Ningzi's body grew heavier and heavier.

It felt as if someone was sitting on her back, relentlessly pressuring her down.

"Actually, I don't want anything to drink, I just want to chat with you a little longer..."

Hailing couldn't hear her. When she returned, Ningzi was already in a semi-conscious state.

The glass clinked against the table with a crisp, dull sound, which, though not loud, was enough to wake Ningzi.

"Sister? Hmm, Hailing..."

The second step in pursuing a girl is to maintain a sense of humor and wit... Don't ask me how I know this! I... just happened to have read it and wrote it down.

Yawata Kairin always keeps in mind Shiina Tatsuki's guidance and adheres to Tatsuki's maxims as the goal for planning and building in the new era.

"What, is Xiaoning calling me 'sister'?"

Hai Ling pinched her chin, and her expression made it hard not to think that she was harassing an innocent young girl.

"No, that's not true. Xiao Hai is just like a child."

With difficulty, Ningzi gripped the straw and forced herself to sit up, supporting her head.

Hailing bought Mu's favorite mango juice, which tasted sweet and sour, like tasting Mu's tears.

But perhaps Mu's tears have a more refreshing cucumber flavor?

Ningzi remained silent. She didn't dislike the atmosphere of silence; the silence when sitting with her good friends was always joyful.

"is it?"

"Yes."

"Hmm? Xiao Ning, are you talking to me?"

Yawata Kairin looked at Toyokawa Neko with a puzzled expression.

Ningzi then realized that she had just had another episode.

Ugh.

"Tsk, it's nothing, I misheard."

"Okay, but Xiao Ning, what happened?"