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

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Xiao Xiang? Never mind, don't say anything more!

"Yes, it's not my fault, it's all Su Shi's fault, okay?"

Mu realized the situation was deteriorating rapidly and wanted to say something, but Ningzi pressed him back down.

"what…"

Nagasaki Motoyo's pupils contracted.

It's all Su Shi's fault.

She will probably never forget those words for the rest of her life.

"If Su Shi could understand why I ignored you, would things have escalated to this point?"

Even when Ningzi was furious, she kept her voice within a certain range.

She knew that if Xiangzi were here, he wouldn't embarrass himself or others.

Regardless of the circumstances, the disguise cannot be revealed.

"Me? I'm sorry, Xiao Xiang, I'm so sorry..."

“We can part amicably. If you feel I owe you anything, I can give you compensation.”

Without further hesitation, Toyokawa Ningko took out a few relatively new banknotes from the small bag beside her.

I used what was left over yesterday, and I didn't expect it could still be used today. Although I'm reluctant to spend it, I'd be happy to get rid of Nagasaki Motoyo with this opportunity.

“Money? Xiao Xiang… I don’t want that. What I want is for you to forgive me… I want to see Crychic reorganized again.”

On the day Crychic's first live performance ended, as thunderous applause erupted and the curtain fell, the girls returned backstage and wept with joy.

At that moment, the first thing Motoyo Nagasaki said wasn't, "Everyone, that was awesome!" but rather, "Crychic, that was awesome!"

The fragmented Crychic has always been a nightmare that Su Shi can't escape.

Today, this nightmare seems to be reaching its peak, and Su Shi can feel the sensation of something crawling on her body.

"I've told you so many times, Nagasaki-kun, there's no more Crychic. I've taken care of it myself."

"Nagasaki... classmate?"

The heart rate is slowing down.

"No, Xiao Xiang, there's still a chance, as long as you..."

"I don't want to argue with you anymore, it's pointless."

"Xiao Xiang..."

Although all three were seated, Toyokawa Ningko exuded an aura as if she were standing on a high place, looking down on Nagasaki Motoyo.

Mu knew what she should say.

Her lips parted slightly, and the beautiful voice of Wakaba Mutsumi rose as Nagasaki Motoyo slowly broke down:

"Su Shi, let it go."

Wakaba Mutsumi didn't know whether he was saying this to Nagasaki Motoyo or to himself.

"How could I possibly let go of something like this?"

In a great hurry, he rubbed his fingers faster and faster, almost to the point of breaking them off.

Wanting to do something to salvage the relationship, but with all the illusions and hopes she had held onto gone, Nagasaki Motoyo knew that if she didn't say something useful soon, she would really lose Shoko and Crychic.

"Xiao Xiang, I won't take your money. Please tell me what happened. I'll help you, really, I'll do whatever you ask... Please, please give me a chance..."

Hastily getting up, Nagasaki Motoyo walked to Toyokawa Neko's side and tightly grasped Neko's hand.

"Give you another chance? Sorry, Nagasaki, our futures are no longer intersecting. And... you're capable of anything?"

"Yes, Xiao Xiang, I can do anything..."

Perhaps the flooring is just too appealing.

Knees were captivated the moment they saw the floor tiles, and when Su Shi excitedly revealed her true feelings, her pinkish-red knees succumbed to gravity and pressed against the ground.

She knelt down again, in the same posture, holding Ningzi's hand in the same way. The only difference was the scene and the fact that Mu was by Ningzi's side instead of Hailing.

"..."

Ruoye Mu sat silently, watching as Ningzi, unable to hold back any longer, stood up.

"What kind of awareness did you have when you said that?"

"You're just a student, how can you shoulder the burden of other people's lives? [Willing to do anything] is such a heavy thing to say, don't say things you can't do."

Do you think you're Takamatsu Akira, able to arbitrarily exert gravity on me...?

Struggling to break free from Su Shi's grasp, Ning Zi spoke again:

"Please make way for me, we have nothing more to talk about."

"But, I really..."

Su Shi remained unwilling to step aside; her presence had now become an obstacle in Ning Zi's eyes.

"Enough! I really can't stand you anymore. Don't you have anyone else to bother? I've told you before, Nagasaki Motoyo, I hate you. I don't want to see your face again, ever. I don't want to see you in the afterlife either. Do you understand?"

Ningzi stopped pretending. This time, she didn't care whether she was still faking Xiangzi or not; she directly expressed her disgust.

"I'm sorry... I'm so sorry... Xiao Xiang..."

"You're not allowed to call me that name anymore, Nagasaki. You keep talking about Crychic, but you're really so high and mighty."

He picked up the coffee cup and poured it over Su Shi's head.

The dark brown liquid slid down her hair and skin, mixing with her tears and flowing into Nagasaki Motoyo's broken heart.

Su Shi finally understood at this moment.

Everything is over.

Ch109. Like a stagnant pool

Kneeling is never a good choice.

Su Shi knew this.

She regretted it as the coffee slid down her cheeks, gathered at her chin, and dripped down.

There must be many people watching her in the coffee shop, Mu was definitely watching her, and so was Xiangzi.

Time seemed to slow to its slowest at that moment, and Su Shi was able to clearly see the genuine disgust on Xiangzi's face.

"..."

I regret it, I really regret it.

This was also the first time Nagasaki Motoyo had faced such an emergency, and she had never been taught how to deal with it.

Toyokawa Shoko was right in front of her. The person she had been longing for day and night had finally returned, but she was no longer the gentle and kind girl she remembered.

It seems that the Xiangzi of my past, as I remember him, really is dead.

In the real world, all that Nagasaki Motoyo was left with was Toyokawa Shoko, who was filled with disgust for her.

Nagasaki Motoyo, how will you persuade her to stay?

Is there any way you can save this?

Tears welled up in my eyes, and everything continued in slow motion.

Only suicide could save her.

The word suddenly popped into Nagasaki Motoyo's head, which startled her.

Not long ago, Su Shi saw a passage:

"Almost all children fantasize about punishing the adults who hurt them with their own death, because their weak bodies and nascent social relationships leave them with no choice but to end their own lives, thus arousing the remorse of the strong."

So, was your thought just now to punish Xiangzi, who made you sad?

Su Shi knew this wouldn't work; she had already made Xiangzi very unhappy.

There's no hope left, it's over.

Nagasaki Motoyo, who thought she understood everything, blankly made room for him and knelt down to the side.

"I wish you happiness, Nagasaki."

Ningzi walked past Su Shi, coldly leaving behind her last words before departing.

When Su Shi made way, all her displeasure and resentment vanished instantly, replaced by wonderful joy.

From this moment on, the world will be one less bad woman with a complicated relationship with Xiangzi! This love-starved child who only knows how to cling to others will no longer have designs on Xiangzi!

That's fantastic! The ultimate victor is me, Toyokawa Neko…

Turning her head to look at Nagasaki Motoyo, who was kneeling, Ningzi's eyes showed a hint of relief.

Only a completely compromised Nagasaki Motoyo is a good Nagasaki Motoyo; a lively and hopeful girl is not what Ningzi wants to see.

She would rather Su Shi just kneel there like a statue for the rest of her life.

"Did the lady kneeling behind you pay the bill?"

Ningzi walked to the counter, ignoring the subtle stares from the customers in the coffee shop, and started talking to the waiter.

"Uh, it's settled."

"I see, thank you."

Ningzi nodded slightly, then walked out without looking back.

The stimulation this morning, coupled with the conflict this afternoon, was like carving out a second phase for this aging boss.

She feels great right now.

"Xiao Xiang..."

If Ye Mu got up and helped Su Shi up, she couldn't bear to look at Su Shi's gloomy eyes. She used a tissue to wipe the coffee off Su Shi's cheeks and then chased after her.

Should I take care of Su Shi or catch up with Xiangzi...?

After a difficult decision, Wakaba Mutsumi chose the former.

Weird.

I'm sorry, Su Shi.

You'll understand me, won't you?

Nagasaki Motoyo stared blankly as Mutsu walked away, opened the door, and left, leaving not even a trace behind.

"You've ruined everything, Su Shi."

Back in his seat, Su Shi savored the bitter taste of the remaining black coffee on his lips.

It was sweeter than the bitterness in her heart.

"Did this girl get dumped? She looks so pitiful."

"Mommy, look, that auntie looks really sad."

"Kid, you're right. I never thought I'd get dumped by a high school girlfriend at my age...sigh..."

There aren't many people who gossip, but it's definitely not uncommon.

But Nagasaki Motoyo either didn't listen, or she heard but was ignored.

She wiped away her tears, removing all the remaining coffee and tears from her face.

"I can't accept this... How could this happen..."

Su Shi covered her head in discomfort; this was the first time she had ever directly experienced what it meant for an Athena to almost pop out of her head.

"I'm really unwilling to accept this..."

She picked up the coffee cup that Toyokawa Ningko had taken a sip from; only a little coffee remained in it.

The spot where he left his lip print on Toyokawa Ningko.

Nagasaki Motoyo carefully drank the water in her glass.

"Is this... Xiao Xiang's flavor...?"