Zongman: Unknowingly trapped in the hatchet

ten minutes later……

Shiina's little hand tightly grasped the game coin, her fingers trembling slightly with excitement, and her pretty and cute little face was full of nervousness at the moment.

After taking a deep breath, she carefully put a game coin into the coin slot of the claw machine. With a crisp "ding" sound, the claw machine instantly came to life, and the mechanical arm slowly rose, carrying her full expectations.

After she selected the right position and pressed the button, the robotic arm slowly descended. At the same time, Shiina's heart was in her throat. As the robotic arm successfully grabbed the doll, Shiina's heartbeat also accelerated unconsciously. This time, there was hope!

However, just as it was about to reach the exit, the robotic arm seemed to lose control and suddenly ran out of strength, causing the doll to fall near the exit.

"what……!"

Shiina had already prepared herself for victory, but this sudden situation made her feel cold in the heart. After all, her game coins had been used up.

"Then it's my turn."

Su Qing smiled. He really thought Shiina was going to win just now. It seemed that luck was on his side.

However, Shiina was not too disappointed. There was nothing he could do if he couldn't catch him, so he quickly made way for Su Qing.

However, although she has no hope of winning, Su Qing may not be able to catch her, right?

So... this should be a draw!

“I caught you.”

"Eh?!"

Before Shiina could react, Su Qing had already picked up a yellow mouse from the exit. If he was not mistaken, it should be [Pikachu], right?

"so cute."

Shiina originally wanted to catch the Pikachu, but for some reason, there was only this one in the claw machine. But after trying several times, she found that she couldn't catch it, so she turned her attention to other dolls. Unexpectedly, Su Qing actually caught it directly.

"Like it?"

"Hmm... I think its tail looks interesting."

Shiina said with a blushing face, after all, it was Su Qing who said that she wanted her to be like a little kid, and a little kid should be more frank at this time and directly say what she likes, right?

"I see. I like its tail, too."

After Su Qing played with the tail for a while, he suddenly stuffed Pikachu into Shiina's arms and said softly:

"If you like it, I'll give it to you."

"But you caught this..."

Su Qing shook his head and said with a smile:

"Take it. Consider it a souvenir of my trip today. Besides, I don't have any place to put it in my room. If you don't want to accept it, you can just return it to the store."

"I would never do something so extreme!"

When Shiina heard that Su Qing was actually going to return such a cute Pikachu, he hugged Pikachu tightly to his chest, looking like he was protecting his child.

Soon, she smiled softly again, her words full of satisfaction and peace of mind:

"I, I will cherish it..."

As if to hide her girlish shyness, Shiina secretly raised Pikachu's height a little bit, just enough to cover half of his face.

And Su Qing did not tease Shiina anymore, but suddenly said:

"Do you know the story of Pikachu?"

"Hmm... not very clear."

Because his mouth was covered by Pikachu, Shiina's voice became a little muffled.

"Then let me tell you about it, okay?"

"it is good."

Children always love to listen to stories.

“You know, the Pikachu that everyone knows is naughty, cute, clever and quirky, and will do some lovable actions from time to time.

In addition, it is very strong and tries its best in every battle. It wants to win even if it is wounded, just to live up to the trust of its trainer.

That’s why it’s so popular.”

Su Qing spoke quietly and Shiina listened quietly.

"However, how many people know that such a cute Pikachu was not actually likable at first?

Before it met the "right person", it was afraid of anyone and anything that approached it. It had a weird temperament and was not very likable. It was also unwilling to stay in the Poké Ball like other Pokémon. Even the "right person" suffered a lot for this at the beginning.

Do you think that [right person] would like this Pikachu at first?"

"I...I don't know..."

Shiina's voice dropped. She suddenly couldn't tell whether Su Qing was talking about this or...

"The answer is yes. If he didn't like it, he wouldn't be so determined to protect it when facing life-threatening situations, and wouldn't use his body to protect it tightly, leaving it with the last ray of hope."

"..."

Shiina's heart was overflowing with words, but when he opened his mouth slightly, he found that he couldn't utter a single word, as if all his thoughts were stuck in his throat.

Su Qing then asked:

"Do you think he likes the unlikable Pikachu at the beginning, or the cute Pikachu later?"

"…I think it should be the one that came later."

Shiina's tone was filled with deep disappointment...

Su Qing shook his head and said with a very affirmative tone:

"No, no, I like it just the same.

Whether it's the original Pikachu or the later Pikachu, it's still Pikachu, isn't it? "

"So, the trainer liked the individual named Pikachu, even if it was not likable at first, even if there were as many Pikachus as stray dogs on the roadside, but for that person, the Pikachu that belonged to him was the only one from the beginning to the end."

"What's the meaning?"

Shiina raised her beautiful eyes and met Su Qing's eyes. Those eyes were clear, bright and sparkling. Even the brightest star in the night sky would not be enough to describe them at this moment.

"Remember what I said to you?"

“It’s normal for someone to dislike you.

Because [like] and [how good you are] have nothing to do with each other.

Therefore,

You need to recognize friends who like you.

Love someone who won't make you cry,

Go where you want to go,

To fulfill your dream,

To become the person you most want to be.”

Shiina just listened blankly, and Pikachu, who was hugging him tightly, loosened his grip a little.

"Mahiru."

Su Qing suddenly called out Shiina's name.

Then, an elegant and slender hand slowly came into her eyes, like a slow motion shot in the picture, gradually enlarging in her pupils, and finally gently falling on the place that was extremely familiar to both of them.

Su Qing's fingers caressed gently, and every touch seemed to carry infinite tenderness, filling the surrounding air with an imperceptible warmth.

Then, Shiina looked up and met Su Qing's eyes, which were becoming increasingly softer and warmer.

“Whether it’s the [Angels] in school or the [Children] now, there is one established fact that cannot be changed.

That is, the individual named [Shiina Mahiru] is unique. Even somewhere in this world, there is a similar flower named [Shiina Mahiru] blooming, with the same appearance, voice, and hobbies as you.

But you still have the most essential differences.

Because you are you.”

"…If, I mean if, if there really is a similar flower, when the time comes, will you be able to recognize it?"

Mahiru has never wanted an answer as much as she does now, never before. Her fingertips have turned red from being grabbed due to nervousness, but Shiina seems to feel no pain, and her words are trembling uncontrollably.

And Su Qing will not let his angel down.

So, Su Qing said this without hesitation:

"Yes, I will. After all, your cooking is unique and special. No one else in the world can make it."

"So, Mahiru, no matter what kind of person you are, there will always be people who like you and accept you.

In the future, do you want to try to live for yourself? "

……

How strange...

I clearly don’t want to cry, I clearly want to control myself.

Why, why can't it stop flowing?

What exactly is this inner throbbing?

It’s really strange, really strange…

It’s obvious that I am completely different when I’m at home than when I’m at school. It’s obvious that I don’t have a good personality at all. I’m neither honest nor cute. Why do you say such things to me...?

Just like an idiot...

What? Am I the only one here now?

Heart pounding like an idiot or something?

Too cunning, isn't this too cunning?

How can I leave you after you say such things?

That day too, I rejected you in such a cold tone.

Why did you give me the umbrella?

In the end, I still caught a cold, and you got caught in the rain too...

Eh? Wait…

Why did you hug me suddenly?

but……

So warm and comfortable...

At the same time, that familiar and overly foul voice gently fell into Mahiru's heart, like the warm spring sun, melting the ice and snow, bringing all things back to life, and also like the breaking of dawn, finally welcoming the light of day.

"If you want to cry, just cry in my arms. After all, you are a child today, there is nothing I can do about it.

In addition, as a reward for the competition, my request is that you can occasionally act like a child in the future like you did today. How about that?

Well...just think of it as my little bit of bad taste."

Su Qing put his hands around Mahiru's back, hugged her tightly, and said with a smile.

"Even if it happens only occasionally like today, it can be troublesome."

The angel gave good advice, but the great devil Su Qing did not appreciate it, and was destined not to appreciate it.

"It doesn't matter. What I'm least afraid of is trouble. Rather, if it's trouble like this, I think I can come a few more times."

"So, it's a deal...?"

"Well, let's make this part of the contract."

"A contract? ...If it's a contract, then there's nothing we can do about it."

Shiina spoke softly as if she had accepted her fate, but anyone who came could feel the happiness in her words.

"Yeah, that's right, there's nothing we can do about it. So just accept it frankly, Mahiru-chan~"

----

"Ahhh, this is so sweet, it's like I'm watching an idol drama!! Kyoko Kyoko, why don't you say anything!"

At this moment, Ayaka has completely forgotten about morals and bottom lines. This is simply too easy, too terrible!

But at this moment, she still hadn't received any response from Kyoko. This was strange. Logically, the other party should have been screaming with excitement.

When she turned her head to look at Sato Kyoko, she found that she had left without her knowing.

Ayaka hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to follow Sato Kyoko. After all, it seemed weird to be alone there.

"Wait, Kyoko, why did you suddenly leave? Aren't you going to continue kowtowing?"

"What are you talking about? Are you a pervert for eavesdropping and following people?"

"Ah? Not...you?"

Ayaka had never thought that Sato Kyoko was such a gou. Just as she was about to confront her, she heard her say leisurely:

“No matter how good or exciting other people’s stories are, they still belong to them.

No matter how much we watch, we cannot participate in other people's stories.

Now that I have seen the process and foreseen the end,

So I guess we don't need to continue pursuing this story, right?

So, let us write the sequel of the story ourselves."

"Kyoko, you are so philosophical! I was wrong about you!"

"Hahahaha, why haven't I found the love that belongs to me yet? Woohoo, didn't I just quit my job for nothing?

Damn the reality and youth, explode for me!!!"

Sato Kyoko suddenly shouted, attracting the attention of many people around.

"Hahaha, she drank too much. Sorry, sorry."

Ayaka thought, she should have known long ago that Kyoko was the

The biggest and dumbest fool!!!

----

Why would one person fall in love with another person?

People always say that there is no reason to like someone and that feelings are unreasonable.

Fuck you.

Then why doesn't he or she like me?

Isn’t there no reason? Isn’t it unreasonable?

If someone asks you now, do you like xxx?

You must be confused. Who is xxx? Why should I like him/her?

You see, you asked and said it yourself:

Why should you like it?

So, this sentence is incorrect.

Before falling in love, you need an opportunity and an intersection. Otherwise, how can two strangers fall in love?

Why? Based on the so-called marriage, or the red thread of fate?

Screw him.

Aren’t marriage and red thread the so-called [opportunities]?

And what happens after you fall in love?

It seems that there is really no need for a reason anymore.

Because this unique individual named "you" is the reason why I like you.

It’s not because you did something or said something at a certain time that caused ripples in my heart;

It's not that at a certain moment, my eyes met yours, and I fell madly in love with you under the influence of hormones and the reproductive nature hidden in human DNA.

No, none of them. It must not be like this.

If the person who handed Mahiru the umbrella on that rainy day was not Su Qing, but another xxx, would Mahiru fall in love with him?

If on another rainy day, the "angel" who pretended to be strong and then complained about the typhoon like a child and said that he was the big devil who wanted to bring him down to earth was not Su Qing, but another xxx, would Mahiru fall in love with him?

If the person who told himself that [liking you and how good you are have nothing to do with each other] was not Su Qing...

No, you are wrong. These ifs and assumptions are meaningless.

Because, it is an individual named [Su Qing] who would do things at these time points that only [he] would do, and only [he] would do such cunning things that could not be more cunning.

After [him], no matter how much outsiders do or how sweetly they say, they can never become [Su Qing] again.

Yes, they are just similar flowers.

Some are just poor imitators.

As Su Qing said:

There is only one unique individual named [Shiina Mahiru] from the beginning to the end.

and so:

From the beginning to the end, there is only one [Su Qing], and there will only be one.

----

[Although there is occasional light wind and drizzle, the sky is always sunny]

Mahiru suddenly realized that the sign of sunshine she felt on that rainy day when they first met was not an illusion.

It turned out that Qingtian really came to her as promised, and was now in front of her.

So, Su Qing.

Since you are already so cunning, please continue to be so cunning. Even if you can be a little more cunning, I am willing to do so.

because,

I like you

……