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Bai Ye felt an inexplicable phantom pain in his limb. This was too terrifying for a man, so he threw the conversation to Shiyu.
When I bought Xiao Mi, half of the reason was because I wanted a pet to keep me company, and the other half was to date Shiyu.
If it weren't for Xiao Mi, Shiyu wouldn't come to him so often.
"Shiyu, what do you think?"
"I say..."
Shiyu came to Xiaomi, who, perhaps because she was afraid of taking a bath or because of the egg, kept rubbing Shiyu and meowing.
"Forget it. It would be too tragic to leave nothing behind. At least leave him another generation? To be honest, I quite like the little black cat that lives with Xiao Mi. When I go to college and live in an apartment, I will adopt it to keep Xiao Mi company."
……
The two reminisced about the interesting things that happened in the pet shop and officially started today's date.
Even a cloudy day couldn't dampen Shiyu's good mood.
"Xiaobai-kun, where should we go next?"
"Go to Hokkaido."
"Hokkaido?" Shiyu tilted her head, unable to grasp his idea for a moment.
"Yeah, it's getting colder in Tokyo with the autumn rain, and Hokkaido should be getting colder soon. It's the best time to go to the hot springs."
"Sure." Shiyu checked the time. "If I take the Shinkansen now and soak in the hot springs, I can catch the last train back."
This time it was Bai Ye's turn to fail to catch Shiyu's idea.
"I just had this sudden thought. Why do you seem so much more excited, Shiyu?"
"You're allowed to have sudden whims, but I'm not allowed to let my imagination run wild?" Shi Yu glanced sideways, twirling her hair with her slender fingers. "You've come up with such a seemingly real and provocative idea. Have you considered the consequences of me taking it seriously? The consequences of disappointing me could be very serious."
Bai Ye felt that there was something else behind Shi Yu's words, and when he thought about what happened in the afternoon, it was not difficult to understand her thoughts.
"I have an idea about Akane Benizaka."
"Tell me."
"Is it time to get down to business now?"
Facing Bai Ye's speechless gaze, Shi Yu raised her green fingers and blinked.
"It seems I have to explain to Xiaobaijun the true purpose of dating. It's to make your partner happy, right? See through my mood and make me happy. Please, Xiaobaijun~"
"What about my feelings?"
"Don't be ridiculous. Do you think I can't see that you have a lot to say? If I don't let you say it, I'm afraid it will turn into dreams at night. For the sake of my sleep quality, hurry up-"
Since that’s the case, there’s no need for Bai Ye to pretend.
"Shiyu, what did you talk about with Editor Machida? It should be more than just an apology."
"That's pretty smart~" Shiyu poked with a smile.
"Anyone can see this? Does an apology take 15 minutes to talk about? Doesn't electricity cost money?" Bai Ye glanced sideways.
Shiyu didn't think she could hide it from everyone, she was also looking for an opportunity to speak.
"Just borrowing Machida's apologies, I got some information about Akane Benizaka."
"There's no such thing as 'borrowing' an apology, a consumable item." Bai Ye was speechless.
"Don't worry, I spoke nicely. Who would joke about their future?"
"That's okay." Bai Ye breathed a sigh of relief.
"She just said that if I don't give her the information, I'll be in a bad mood, and then I won't be able to write the manuscript. If I can't submit the manuscript, she'll have her bonus deducted or something."
white night"……"
Editor Machida is one of Shiuha's few friends, and even if the threat is in a joking tone, it is enough to show that Shiuha is serious.
"So, Editor Machida was frightened by you?"
"The guilt is even deeper."
"Using guilt, Shiyu, you look more like a villain..."
Shiyu shrugged as if nothing had happened.
"Every failure is a learning experience. If you don't take advantage of the experience, you will always feel that you have lost out."
Bai Ye sighed to the sky, pinched his eyebrows and shook his head.
"Shiyu, as long as you like it."
……
"Editor Machida said that Akane Benisaka has been following me for a year now, and also Eriri-san, but she only followed Eriri as a side effect."
"If Eriri heard this, she'd probably explode right there..."
"You can say it, Shiro-kun. I don't mind. As for how things have developed so far, as everyone seems to think, Akane Benizaka wants to invite me to a rouge en rouge."
It was almost destined that Shiyu would be invited. A light novel writer as outstanding and young as her is the perfect interpretation of "a promising future", and no one would not be moved.
"Shiyu, what do you think?"
"My thoughts..." Shiyu rubbed a few strands of her black hair, twisting them into a messy mass. "What do you think, Xiaobai-kun?"
"Of course I don't want you to go rouge en rouge." Bai Ye answered without hesitation.
At times like this, you should tell everything clearly; hesitation will only increase your anxiety.
"Although you have joined the harem, I have already defined this club as a harem club. It is a place where everyone can realize their dreams together. Shiyu, do you think I will let you run away?"
"Harem Club..." Shiyu curled her lips, "The realization of the harem plan really sounds like something you would do, Xiaobai-kun."
"Don't underestimate my determination to build a harem." Bai Ye glanced sideways.
Shiyu also understands the principle of "telling everything clearly when necessary" and she can give a clear answer.
She looked up at the sky, as if recalling the past.
"I won't leave. If it were before, maybe I would have considered it, but now... forget it. Xiaobai-kun, you wouldn't be unwilling to have another black cat, would you?"
Chapter 643: Shiyu's Change, If You Are Not Satisfied, Change Again
At first glance, there seemed to be nothing wrong with the answer given by Shi Yu, and her promise of loyalty was even touching. However, instead of shedding tears, Bai Ye's depression was evident in his words.
Shiyu understood that what she had just said was not "perfect", but it was a true reflection of her inner thoughts.
Under the mirror of reality, gorgeous words will eventually reveal their rotten side. The only one who can stand firm is the courage to face the true desires in his heart.
"Don't give me that look. If we compare our relationship to a galgame, and you're pursuing the harem route as you wish, who can guarantee that this path will lead to a happy ending?"
"Are you God, Xiaobai-kun?"
Shiyu's frankness made Bai Ye frown.
Although it is a good thing to face life's setbacks calmly, her attitude seems too Buddhist.
"Shiyu, you've changed a bit."
"I have indeed changed." The girl's eyes were quite meaningful. "Ever since I've been with you, Xiaobai-kun, I've been very happy and joyful, but gradually, I found that I've lost some of my drive."
Bai Ye was stunned, and an ancient saying came to his mind.
"Born in sorrow, died in happiness."
"It's not to that extent." Shiyu smiled and waved her hand.
"However, I have truly felt the saying that human nature is lazy."
"In the past, when I was lost and didn't know where to go, the dignity I carried on my shoulders was as heavy as a thousand pounds. My only support was the pen in my hand. It could show off my few strengths besides my body, allowing me to gain a place no matter where I was."
"Now, I'm with you, Xiaobai-kun. Even though I often consciously try to forget, I know that my life will be worry-free. You will and have the ability to give me the life I want. As long as I don't make any mistakes of principle, you will continue to pamper me like this."
Bai Ye nodded, but only at her statement of "favoring" her.
"Without worries, shouldn't we strive even harder for our dreams?"
"You're right, but having pressure and not having pressure are two different things. For me, pressure is more of a motivation."
Shiyu pursed her lips.
"My previous idea was to try my best, as quickly as possible, and regardless of my health, to achieve my dream. But after being with you, I have become someone who can achieve my dream slowly, happily, and leisurely with you."
"I've noticed a change in myself. I feel bad about being lazy, but I also enjoy it."
"Xiaobai-kun, can you understand me, such a contradictory person?"
At this point, Bai Ye understood Shiyu's thoughts.
The pressure-free future made her feel no sense of urgency, and thus lost some of her motivation and inspiration. She hated herself for being like that, but was unable to regain the original feeling.
Bai Ye only felt his scalp tingling, as if there were a hundred thousand ants crawling on it.
"Shiyu, you are so troublesome..."
Shiyu smiled helplessly.
"You don't need to worry about me being poached by Akane Benizaka, because I'm no longer the Kasumigaoka Utaha who was willing to sacrifice everything for fame. Are you willing to keep such a useless piece of meat?"
Bai Ye lowered his shoulders and suddenly felt powerless.
"It seems as if my kindness towards you has ruined your future."
Shiyu took his hand, interlocked their fingers, and her smile showed that she had no regrets.
"It's not as serious as you say. I don't regret my change. It's just a matter of whether you are willing to accept my change, Xiaobai-kun."
Are you willing to accept it?
Bai Ye nodded.
Shiyu was stunned. Just as she couldn't help showing disappointment in her eyes, Bai Ye changed the subject.
"It is indeed as you said, Shiyu. I will accept your change, but I am not satisfied."
"Not satisfied?"
Bai Ye had thought about a similar question when he faced Akane Benizaka yesterday.
"Shiyu is now very cute, gentle, and charming. Even her dark side makes me fascinated."
"but……"
"I prefer your previous fighting spirit. The way you bravely moved forward for your dreams is the first reason I fell in love with you. It's contradictory, isn't it? I was the one who made you like this, but I still miss the old you. That's right! The second thing I like most is your black stockings, and the third thing I like most is your breasts."
After saying that, Bai Ye closed his eyes, opened his arms, and waited for punishment.
However, what awaited him was Shiyu's face poking, accompanied by a sinister snort.
"Should I say you want to have your cake and eat it too, or should I say you're too greedy and want to swallow an elephant? But it's true what you would say, trying every possible way to make a girl become what you like, both physically and mentally."
Bai Ye touched the "moon crater" on his face.
it hurts.
I have to ask Shiyu to trim my nails when I get back.
"Shiyu..."
"I know what you want to say." The girl with long black hair stretched out her slender fingers to stop him from speaking.
"I've changed more than once. There will be a second, a third, and a millionth time. You have to take at least 50% of the responsibility for what I'll become. Am I right, my president~~?"
What else can Bai Ye say?
He could only say silently in his heart:
Since I can make Shiyu fall in love with me and join my harem, I can also help Shiyu get back the feeling she had before.
. . . . . .
The date continues.
Having resolved a worry, Shiyu was obviously in a better mood, and she walked with her toes bouncing like a model on the catwalk.
The date was nothing more than eating, drinking and having fun. They had afternoon tea before going out, and on a rainy day, they decided to have the rest of the fun indoors.
Bai Ye pushed the shopping cart and chattered about daily matters.
"Every date involves shopping. That's quite realistic, and completely different from the beach outings and amusement park scenes you often see in novels and comics."
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