——Xiao Xiao is really having a good time here.
This is the truest thought of Yang Yue and Narumi after following Xiao Xiao back to the mansion.
Xiao Xiao in the mansion has changed greatly from their impression, just like time has changed them, it also seems to have turned Xiao Xiao into another person. Now Xiao Xiao is no longer the timid, cowardly, and reticent boy who is afraid of ghosts. He has become cheerful, optimistic, and eloquent. Of course, there is nothing wrong with such a change, and it even made Yang Yue and Narumi quite gratified.
Only a person who is truly living a free, happy, and worry-free life can bring about such a visible change, and such a genuine happiness cannot be feigned.
——Sui Yuan, who has been pretending all this time, really did his best to let the protagonist Gongshou leave without any regrets... The experience of getting along with "made up" tells them that ghosts can actually be harmless, as long as they don't touch their minefields, they can even be innocent and cute: the girl in the toilet just wants to find a playmate, if you don't use Treat it with fear, it is actually a very well-behaved child; the boy in the water just hates others to dirty its water, but if you discuss with it well, you can get an inexhaustible source of clean water; the uncle in the kitchen He is amiable, smiling towards everyone, and very enthusiastic, as long as you don't mess with its kitchen utensils or question its craftsmanship... After Zhao Xihe's "careful training", the ghosts in the mansion are so obedient that they can't be more obedient. He showed his best posture to the protagonist Gong Shou, harmlessly like a little white rabbit, and even the prankster showed a startled expression when he saw Sui Yuan, and he didn't dare to be arrogant at all. He shrank back obediently, trying to pretend that he was just a scene board.
The owner of the mansion received Yang Yue and Narumi in a personable manner, like a noble gentleman with gentleness and elegance, but he was probably busy with something, and soon handed over the work of receiving guests to Sui Yuan and Zhao Xi And, slipping away like burning buttocks.
While listening to Sui Yuan's narration, while visiting the whole mansion, Yang Yue and Narumi really didn't know how they felt. Those horrible things that have been experienced here still seem to be vivid in their minds, and the death and blood of their companions still remain in their hearts, which is in sharp contrast to the current harmonious scene of singing and dancing.
"Aren't you really afraid anymore? After all... our companion died here..." Yang Yue couldn't believe it.
Sui Yuan's face froze, and then he lowered his eyes, his eyes dim: "...is there anything perfect in the world? I really haven't forgotten it, but so what? I'm not familiar with them, and I know they don't like me, And here, there are people who like me and do their best to treat me well, what else am I not satisfied with?"
Yang Yue was dumbfounded, seeing Sui Yuan's depression, he didn't dare to say anything more, just smiled and agreed: "That's right."
Sui Yuan blinked and laughed again: "It's almost time for lunch, let's go to the restaurant, the chef uncle has prepared special dishes—please don't worry, these are normal ingredients, I promise!"
Yang Yue and Ming Hai couldn't help laughing, thinking of the wild thoughts they had about food when they were here, they actually brought a bit of... nostalgia
Sui Yuan's compliments are not exaggerated, this lunch is really exciting, with Sui Yuan's guarantee, the protagonist Gong Shou also ate without any pressure, the only unpleasant thing is sitting opposite them, sometimes A certain couple who show their affection all the time.
As a ghost, Zhao Xihe didn't need to eat at all, and naturally put all his energy on how to take care of Sui Yuan. Even though Sui Yuan doesn't need this kind of care, he still enjoys it and is meticulous and appropriate. This makes Yang Yue and Ming Hai deeply saddened, but they also have to understand why Xiao Xiao chooses to stay here— Xiao Xiao, who had never been treated so tenderly, could not resist such care at all.
Yang Yue and Ming Hai thought they would feel sad and lost when they saw this scene. After all, Xiao Xiao was once the person they liked, and they have been thinking about it for so many years. But in fact, they only feel joy and relief about this, as if their friends have finally found a happy destination, sincere wishes.
As the protagonists, Yang Yue and Ming Hai are handsome in appearance and outstanding in strength, and they have no dead ends with each other, so they naturally become the objects of everyone's pursuit. It's a pity that first love is always impressive, let alone a first love that ended so tragically. Yang Yue and Narumi didn't know whether they still loved Xiao Xiao, but they knew that Xiao Xiao had become their one and only love. This kind of obsession, and this kind of obsession can only be relieved after seeing Xiao Xiao for real.
Returning to the mansion this time is not only for Xiao Xiao, but also for themselves, to get rid of this obsession. Perhaps when they successfully brought Xiao Xiao out of the mansion, they could resume their relationship, but now, Xiao Xiao, who has found a lover, can only let them smile and bless them, and then dissipate the last unwillingness in their hearts.
Although a little regretful that their first love ended, Yang Yue and Narumi were really relieved, they were finally able to graduate from Xiao Xiao's place, and found new happiness again.
Up to now, Yang Yue and Narumi have truly accepted the fact that Xiao Xiao will stay in the mansion, Yang Yue propped his chin, watched Zhao Xihe push the cut steak in front of Sui Yuan, and sighed in disappointment Tone: "If you really don't want to go back, then your parents..."
Sui Yuan's hand holding the knife and fork paused, and was a little dumbfounded for a while—wait, parents? Xiao Xiao has parents
Yes, that's right, Xiao Xiao is a human being, and humans naturally have parents, but as a supporting actor who doesn't have many roles and has a very low sense of existence, the information in his hand never mentions anything about Xiao Xiao's parents. things! How should I answer? !
Sui Yuan lowered his head in confusion, avoiding Yang Yue's gaze, but in Yang Yue's eyes, it was because Xiao Xiao heard about her parents that her mood became depressed again.
Yang Yue couldn't help scolding himself in his heart which pot should not be opened and which pot to carry, Yang Yue quickly added: "You don't have to worry about your parents, they are already divorced, and each has a new family. You have a younger brother and younger sister this year. Also just born…”
Sui Yuan quickly judged Yang Yue's tone in his heart, raised his head and forced a smile: "This way... that's fine."
For a while, the dinner table was quiet. Yang Yue, who said something wrong, picked up the wine glass in front of him in embarrassment, and fell silent. In the end, it was Sui Yuan who broke the embarrassment: "I've been talking about me, so what about you? How have you been doing for a few years?"
The topic was changed, Yang Yue breathed a sigh of relief, and smiled helplessly: "We... have a good life, right? After graduating from university, we all found decent jobs. But I seem to have awakened something in this mansion Strange supernatural physique, even after leaving, I will always see some... non-human strange things, and I have experienced a lot of things because of this. Fortunately, Ah Hai has been helping me, otherwise I really don’t know what to do Well, because of this, Ah Hai is gradually able to see ghosts, it can be regarded as the darkest!"
Although his tone seemed to be complaining, Yang Yue didn't seem to be dissatisfied with this kind of life. He smiled at Narumi and shrugged his shoulders: "However, I also met many capable people and strangers, even I have made friends with quite a few... Well, the ghosts have become friends, and it is thanks to their help that I can come here this time."
Seeing that the protagonist Gong Shou's relationship is still so close, and the atmosphere sitting together seems to be very harmonious, Sui Yuan rests his chin, still a little brooding about his failed mission: "So, now you are together and become lovers ?"
Yang Yue was taken aback by Sui Yuan's words, and couldn't help but choked on the red wine, and Narumi also showed a somewhat dumbfounded expression.
"Didn't I tell you a long time ago? Narumi and I are just friends, friends like family members, and there is no half-hearted relationship." After coughing a few times, Yang Yue raised his hand and rubbed his hair, " Even, we were rivals in love for a while, and the person we liked together was you, even if we are all broken in love now, it is impossible to like each other."
Narumi also nodded, and simply sent three words to Sui Yuan: "Think too much."
Sui Yuan, who had indeed thought too much, felt extremely overwhelmed: "..."
Next, Yang Yue and Ming Hai had a good time with Sui Yuan's company. Although they still wanted to spend more time with their first love whom they hadn't seen for a long time, it was clear that the current lover of their first love didn't care about their "predecessors". It's welcome, but they are guarding against death, as if they are afraid that they will take away their lovers or rekindle their old feelings. Of course, Yang Yue and Narumi also have jobs and family members, so they can't stay here for too long.
After confirming that Sui Yuan was indeed doing well, farewell was also put on the agenda.
Being sent to the door by Sui Yuan, Yang Yue hesitated for a long time, winked at Ming Hai, then pulled Sui Yuan aside, and Ming Hai took a step forward, standing in front of the slightly frowning Zhao Xihe.
Sui Yuan was taken aback by the mysterious protagonist, obediently followed him to a position a little far away from Zhao Xihe, looked at Yang Yue suspiciously, and Yang Yue pursed his lips: "You...thought about it?" Later?"
"...in the future?" Sui Yuan blinked.
"Yes, you are a human, and he is a ghost. I have also seen many things where people and ghosts have feelings for each other, but every time, it always ends in tragedy. You will age and die, and you will always be with the ghost. , will gradually deplete your yang energy, and make you tired and weak, even if the ghosts' intentions are not like this..." Yang Yue looked at Sui Yuan worriedly, "I know, you want to stay, I can't change your Will, but once in a while, please think for yourself, otherwise, Narumi and I will not be at ease... "
—When the protagonist is uneasy, he is likely to come to visit again, so wouldn't he and Zhao Xihe be sent here to accompany him to the end? !
Immediately, Sui Yuan became a little anxious, and immediately blocked all the escape routes once and for all, no matter what logic or illogical.
With a bright smile on his face, Sui Yuan scratched his hair, and replied with some embarrassment: "Of course, I also know about these things, so I have already found a solution—I want to become a ghost."
"Become a ghost?!" Yang Yue cried out, which immediately caught the attention of Zhao Xihe and Narumi who were not far away. They both looked at Sui Yuan and Yang Yue. Although it was also inexplicable, he smiled firmly and nodded.
Sui Yuan tugged at the hem of Yang Yue's clothes, motioning him to calm down: "Well, yes, this is not a big deal, it's just a different form of existence. This method is very safe and there is no pain. I I won't be harmed. It's just that I haven't become enough, so I haven't acted yet, but... I will probably accept it soon. At that time, I want to leave this mansion and go to the world of the dead to have a look ...Maybe, there will be many interesting things to come across!"
Looking at the longing-looking Sui Yuan, Yang Yue really couldn't say anything disappointing. He was indeed worried and disappointed that he might not be able to meet again in the future, but Yang Yue believed that given how much the housekeeper valued Sui Yuan, he would not be in any danger.
"If you decide like this, then I can rest assured." Yang Yue raised his hand, took Sui Yuan into his arms, and patted him on the back, "I wish you good luck, in the future... Maybe you won't be able to We met..."
"Well, yes, but there is always a banquet in the world." Sui Yuan also showed a trace of sentimentality, but he let loose a lot of flowers happily in his heart - he didn't want to return to this world for the third time at all!
Compared to the reluctance between Sui Yuan and Yang Yue, the atmosphere between Zhao Xihe and Narumi was much colder. These two people had nothing to communicate with each other, they just reluctantly got together in order to leave Sui Yuan and Yang Yue alone.
Seeing that Sui Yuan's conversation ended with a hug, Zhao Xihe frowned in dissatisfaction. Just as he was about to walk over, he heard Narumi's slightly cold voice: "If you treat him badly, We'll come back and take him away."
Zhao Xihe stopped in his tracks, turned his head with a smile, but raised a contemptuous arch on his brows: "Although I don't know who you are and why you say these words so confidently, you will not There is such a chance. Nothing can take him away from me, not even death."
"I hope so." Narumi's expression eased a little, he nodded slightly, and then joined Yang Yue who was walking towards him.
Yang Yue and Ming Hai left side by side the mansion that was deeply imprinted in their memory. When they suddenly looked back reluctantly, they only saw the figure of Sui Yuan and Zhao Xihe cuddling together at the gate of the mansion. Soon, the two of them were shrouded in thick fog, and they disappeared after the fog dissipated.
"... Let's go." Narumi patted the shoulder of Yang Yue who had been standing still.
Yang Yue nodded lightly, exhaled a long breath, and turned around to walk the way he came.
—This is the end of a journey and the beginning of the next one, whether it is for Yang Yue and Narumi, or for Sui Yuan and Zhao Xihe.