[Comprehensive] I, the second generation of God, have a bad fate
Chapter 78 Parting Embrace
Xia You has been to Atobe House many times, but this is the first time she stepped into Atobe Keigo's bedroom.
The decoration in the bedroom is the consistent European classical style of the mansion, but the furnishings in the room are unexpectedly much simpler than expected.
There are not many precious works of art in his room. On the contrary, there is a special cabinet in the huge bedroom, on which are placed many trophies of various sizes and shapes.
All of them are the results achieved in tennis games from childhood to adulthood.
Including the exquisite bookshelves, there are also many tennis-related magazines and books, full of rows and rows.The books don't look brand new, and if you look closely, you can still see some slight scuff marks on the corners, obviously the owner has been flipping through them from time to time.
Atobe is a very good person, even if he is placed among the ice emperors, he is one of the favorites in a thousand.
He is excellent in all aspects, and has won numerous awards, certificates and souvenirs.He has a study room that is bigger than the bedroom. Xia You has seen it before. It is full of various achievement certificates of Atobe, which is amazing.
But among so many achievements, he only put tennis-related things in his bedroom, which shows his love and dedication to this little yellow ball.
Atobe was a little silent, which was different from his usual flamboyant appearance. Judging from his expression, it seemed that he hadn't had a good rest recently.
Xia You smiled slightly, "I see that your face is a little abnormal, is it because of being entangled by that little thing, please explain the ins and outs of the matter to me carefully."
Xia You can actually guess the reason why Atobe looks haggard.
Not only her, but the former tennis club members including Shinozu, all know why the current Atobe is depressed and lonely.
As a friend, chicken soup for the soul is not without irrigation.It's just that after a long time, Xia You and the others discovered that for a person like Atobe, the more comforting he felt, the more sad he would be.The more you mention it, the more you will care about it, so it is the best choice not to touch his pain.
With such a deep pain, she can't think of anything that can heal it except time.
"You..." Atobe looked at her strangely for a while, and finally returned to calm after a while, "You girl, you are always unexpected."
Ever since he met Xia You who was still young, Atobe felt that this little girl always felt different from her peers, and now it seems that his intuition was indeed correct.
Obviously, Mr. Atobe, who was used to all kinds of big scenes, quickly accepted the facts in front of him.
He wasn't too shocked, just still in disbelief.
Atobe told her about Narcissus Fragrance and the little girl.
"As expected of Atobe, even the monster that entangles you is so... different." After thinking for a long time, Xia You could only think of this word to describe it.
It is said that Narcissus fell in love with his reflection in the lake and turned into a daffodil after death. Could it be that Atobe is the reincarnation of Narcissus?
After a while, Atobe took her to the pond in the garden.In the autumn wind in the evening, there is a cluster of small snow-white flowers dotted with bright yellow, swaying in the wind.
The garden is full of autumn colors, and the only touch of spring is really abnormal.
Xia You walked to the edge of the pool, knelt down and looked at the daffodils, perceiving them carefully, then frowned slightly.
"Is there anything wrong?"
"It's nothing." Xia You shook her head, "This little monster should disappear soon, its monster aura is too weak."
Weak enough to be barely noticeable.
It's no wonder that Atobe said that she was entangled after returning to China in mid-August, but she never felt the same when she went to Atobe again and again.
If you don't pay close attention to perceive this weak monster energy, you won't be able to notice it at all.
"Will monsters... die too?" Atobe was slightly startled, looking at the narcissus with a little worry.
"Of course, even gods will die, let alone monsters?"
Atobu was speechless, Xia You continued to try to communicate with the other party with gentle spiritual power, "I have no malicious intentions, do you have anything to say, I can convey it to him for you."
Different from the aggressive enchantment of guarding against evil, sensing this gentle breath of power, the Narcissus shook, and an ethereal and soft voice sounded in Xia You's ears.
It sounded like a five or six-year-old child, with undisguised frailty.
Atobe couldn't hear what the monster and Xia You were talking about, so he couldn't help asking curiously: "What did she say?"
"She...she just asked me to do her a favor, let me bring you the box hidden under the biggest cherry blossom tree in the lawn outside the Ice Emperor Gardening Club."
Little Narcissus could even speak very slowly, and it was obvious that she would disappear soon, maybe tonight, maybe tomorrow.
Atobe was slightly taken aback, "Is that all?"
What... is this monster trying to bring him?
"My lord, the time of encountering the devil has not yet come. With my current strength, I can't maintain my form. Please, my lord, help me bring that box to Atobe."
The voice of Little Narcissus sounded again, this time with more pleading and eagerness, "I wanted to bring it to Atobe, but I was too weak, even after four years of cultivation in the garden, I couldn't condense it into a real body. Not to mention breaking that barrier..."
She is just a little monster born out of a little obsession, without any great power.
This narcissus has been planted by the pond for more than five years, and the narcissus is dying, and so is she.
"I know that the time I can exist is running out, but that box is the meaning of my existence... Please help me, sir."
She didn't want to leave with regrets.
Xiao Narcissus spoke with great effort, every sentence seemed to exhaust all her strength, although Xia You didn't know the significance of that box, but her heart softened, and she quickly comforted her with a warm voice.
"Don't worry, I'll get it for you right away."
"Thank you, my lord." There was a hint of relief and gratitude in the voice, obviously this innocent little narcissus trusted her very much.
It's only 04:30, if you rush back to Bingdi, the club activities should have just ended.
"My uncle will take you there."
As it concerns himself, Atobe is also very curious about what secrets await him in the Horticulture Club.
When the two left the Atobe House, the snacks in the kitchen had just been prepared. Seeing that they were going out, the old housekeeper hurried forward, "Master, the snacks for Miss Xia You are ready, and the kitchen has already started preparing dinner." , where are you going?"
"This girl accidentally left something important at school. My uncle drove to accompany her to pick it up. I'll be back soon."
Atobe waved his hand, signaling to the old housekeeper not to worry, and the driver then took him and Xia You to gallop in the direction of Bingdi.
But at the Fujiwara family in Tomoeda Town, there was a tall and familiar figure sitting at the moment.
"Xiaoyou... She said before that today she is going to visit a friend's house after school, and she won't be back until later." Fujiwara Toko put away the gift brought by Ibaraki, and served him his usual favorite pudding, puzzled Authentically, "Didn't Xiaoyou tell you?"
Since the last time he showed his face in front of Toko Fujiwara, Ibaraki has come here often, wandering around under the eyes of the Fujiwara couple, and the couple has gradually become accustomed to it.
Ibaraki shook his head, "I left my phone at home, so I didn't contact her in advance."
There were a lot of weird games downloaded in that smartphone. Seeing that Shuten was interested, he gave the phone to him, and planned to come here to buy another one when he was free, but he was busy recently, so he forgot it for a while.
That guy Hoshiguma is also quite obsessed with the selfie function of his phone, he would not let go of his phone every time he got it in the mountains and rivers, and begged Ibaraki to give him one too, so he wouldn't buy it for this idiot!
"No wonder." Tazi nodded knowingly, "Xiaoyou seems to be going to visit a senior today, and he will go abroad in a few days, maybe the friends will get together separately."
"Which senior?" Ibaraki frowned slightly.
"It seems to be called... Keigo Atobe? I have a good relationship with Yushi's child."
"Thank you, Auntie. Since Xia You is not here, I won't bother you for now."
The reason why Ibaraki came here this time is to send good news to Xia You. The Earth God is very good at taking care of medicinal herbs. Under his command, the few types with the shortest maturity period can now be used as medicine.
"Hey, let's stay and have dinner together!" Toko didn't forget that Ibaraki said that he lived alone.
"Thank you, aunt, but I have already eaten before I came."
After thanking Toko, Ibaraki walked towards Natsume Takashi's residence with ease, and asked him about Atobe Keigo's home address.
After getting the address from Natsume Takashi, he followed the instructions on the note to take a taxi to find Xia You.
Of course, as a monster who never takes money with him when he goes out, the fare is supported by Takashi Natsume.
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The setting sun gradually disappeared in the autumn clouds, and the temperature in the evening was a little cold.
The rare limousine turned back and forth in the direction of arrival at a leisurely pace, and Atobe stared blankly at the wooden box in his hand in the back seat.
The wooden box is very big and heavy, and there is a thick stack of photos inside, each of which is his appearance.
There are photos taken during the training of the school tennis club, and photos taken at the school's fellowship competitions, regional competitions, Kanto competitions, and national competitions...
He who looked lazy, he who looked serious, lost, proud, unwilling, flamboyant, painful...
There are quite a lot of photos, and they are very heavy. The appearance of the teenagers on them ranges from immature to green, and then gradually matures.Atobu found that these photos were actually bits and pieces of his tennis career from the first year of junior high school to the third year of high school.
There are a few lines of strange handwriting on the back of each photo, recording the time and place where the photo was taken, as well as a few simple mood phrases from the photographer.
"Year x month x day, it's too much. Why are humans better at playing tennis than half monsters like me? Although I'm only one-sixteenth of monster blood, I should be better than humans, right? Good! Boy, you have my attention!"
"On x, x, x, today's Atobe is also very serious in the training of club activities. I think he will become the head of the tennis club in the future. After all, his tennis skills are really amazing. I really admire him. "
"On x, x, x, x, today, Atobe was a little absent-minded in the training of club activities. Could it be that he is also worrying about the final exam? No... How could he be stumped by the exam for such a powerful person."
"On x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, I said that Keigo Atobe will definitely become the head of the tennis club. What a dazzling boy."
"Year x month x day, this trick is so powerful... If only I could hit tennis to this extent!"
This is his record from the time he became the minister of the tennis department.
"On x, x, x, Kanto, the runner-up in the Kanto Tournament. Everyone in the Hyotei Tennis Club is very good, but I think Atobe is the best. Next year, we must win the championship!"
"On x, x, x, x, the champion of the Tokyo Metropolitan Tournament, is the opponent too weak? It feels like Atobe and everyone haven't shown much strength."
Flipping through, there was a photo with a lot of handwriting on the back. Atobe's eyes moved, and he recognized that it was the two-part battle between himself and Tezuka back then.
"X month x day of x year, this day is destined to be remembered by many people forever. But it seems that not many people care about the winner. Everyone's eyes are on the player who is willing to sacrifice his arm for the tennis club , but I feel that the eyes on Atobe can no longer be taken away. Everyone has their own persistence, pride and choice. I don't think he did anything wrong. He just fulfilled his responsibility as a minister , but was misunderstood by almost everyone.”
"I don't want him to look like that. I really want to say something to him, but I can't say anything. However, with the members and cheerleaders from the support team, it seems that I don't need me, right?"
"Huh... I always feel that the feeling towards Atobe is a little different, obviously I just admire his strength all the time."
"Year x month x day, oops, there will be a day when Atobe loses, that little guy of Aigaku is really amazing. But although Atobe lost...but he feels more like a normal person. Why? It seems that the sense of distance has become smaller.”
"On x month x day of x year, if you lose, you will have to shave your head hahahahahahaha, Atobe actually did it..."
"On x, x, x, x, the quality of the wig is very good, but it seems to be worn a little crookedly. So Atobe also has such a cute side?"
Time flies, and the photos record the high school days.
"On x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x x, x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
"However, it really makes people unable to take their eyes off."
In the photo, he is holding the racket tightly, sweat is dripping from his forehead, and his eyes are serious and expressive.
"On x, x, x, Atobe's tennis game is getting better and better. Obviously, I have been working hard. Why do I feel that the gap is getting bigger and bigger? Is it an illusion?"
"On x, x, x, x, Atobe had a girlfriend... I don't know why it feels weird, the girls in the support club are almost blind from crying, and I feel a little sad too."
"Huh? Why should I feel sad? I'm obviously just a technical fan."
"On x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x. No matter, I decided that I want to raise narcissus in the gardening club!"
"On x, x, x, x, I heard that you will not be able to become a professional tennis player according to your dream in the future. Does it mean that it will be difficult for me to record this bit by bit in the future?"
"Year x month x day, alas... the girls in the support club have become a little abnormal since they made girlfriends in the Atobu. Regardless of these, let's record the tennis career of the Atobe master!"
"Year x month x day, ??? What happened, I actually danced with Atobe at the school festival? Although it was only less than 5 minutes... I was too nervous and stepped on him. I'm really sorry..."
"But it's rare to get this photo from a classmate's snapshot, let's keep it as a souvenir."
Of all the photos, only this one is not playing tennis.
Under the lights of the school dance at night, the girl's face could not be seen clearly in the blurry photos, only her thin back and seaweed-like black hair could be seen.
"On x, x, x, x, those girls in the support club... Forget it, I don't want to worry about them. Fortunately, this photo was not destroyed, and every moment in the recording department is now precious."
This photo is still of him playing tennis, but crumpled, as if he had been crumpled.
"On x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x
"Year x month x day, I don't care. I hope that things about me from the support club will not spread to the tennis club and affect him. Atobu can just play tennis well. This year's Ice Emperor must be No.1!"
"Year x month x day, um, I'm not angry. My mother said that monsters are not allowed to bully humans, even half-monsters, otherwise Gao Tianyuan will be fined. As for being locked in the toilet or something... Thank you Atobe for letting me personally I experienced the plot in the idol novel."
"Unfortunately, he is the male lead, and I am not the female lead."
"On x month x day of x year, although we are in the same class, I probably haven't exchanged more than a hundred words with Atobe, right? How could you stand up for a little transparent like me? Well, for the sake of this matter Come on, I won't be angry with Lanyan Huoshui."
"Year x month x day, I haven't seen it for a long time, Atobe's tennis, the world of ice... By the way, who came up with such a name for the middle school, hey!"
"On x month x day of x year, I'm about to leave, so I won't be able to record it like this in the future."
"On x month x day of x year, every photo of every day is so precious. Sure enough, Atobe is more suitable for tennis!"
"On x, x, x, x, Atobe seemed to be in a low mood... because his family didn't approve of him becoming a professional tennis player? I really wanted to rush up and say something to him, but... there were members and girlfriends around, so it seemed impossible Is it not my turn? But no matter what, I will always remember you."
"On x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, X, x
"Year x month x day, goodbye, Ice Emperor, goodbye, Atobe."
"Maybe one day you won't appear in various tennis events, but you are still the most powerful human being in my heart, and you have always been like this."
"If you can't say it, let's cherish it with the memories. Even if I can't see it in the future, Atobe and tennis when I was young will always be in my heart."
Atobe looked down at the photos that recorded the memories of him and tennis, and gently stroked the still wet clay on the wooden box with his fingertips.
Being a clean freak, he didn't even care about getting dirt on his white clothes.
There was silence in the car, and Xia You still had a piece of letterhead in his hand. He had read it just now, and it contained the words of the box owner's mood, and it was signed for the graduation ceremony.
"Atobe has always been very concerned about whether he can continue to play tennis. Most people agree in their hearts that he will not be able to become a professional tennis player in the future. This is a cruel fact. It is true for him, and it is also true for me. .”
"Maybe he doesn't want to hear too many words of comfort? If you can't change the facts, you can only open the wound again and again, dripping with blood. I pray to the gods to give Atobe the good medicine to heal him."
"I really like Atobe's tennis, and I really like Atobe."
"I wanted to sort out these memories and give him as a parting gift as a fan, so that he might not be so sad. But he has a girlfriend now, and I was misunderstood like that by the support club before... do this It doesn't seem appropriate."
"Also, isn't the monster very brave? Why don't I have the courage to express my heart before leaving..."
"I always say in my heart that I am a big monster like Grandma Zuzuzu. In fact, I am just a timid human being. With so many words, I just dare to tell this pot of daffodils."
"I don't think I can go on like this anymore. It's time to leave. If I continue to hesitate, obsession will give birth to demons, right? Then... I will treasure all these memory treasures in the time capsule."
"If Narcissus knows all my secrets, will she tell Atobe for me? Be it studying or tennis, you are the most powerful human being I have ever seen."
"Fortunately, I have learned the art of enchantment well. Even if the wooden box is hidden here for 100 years, it will not rot. Let's keep the smiles and happiness of the past."
"If the gods are willing to listen to the wishes of youkai, then I hope... Atobe can keep a proud smile forever and be happy."
The entire letter was not signed, and no one among Bingdi's students knew what kind of secret the quiet, reserved girl beside him had.She behaved very ordinary everywhere, neither joined the support group, nor cheered and screamed loudly for the teenagers in the cheerleading squad.
Four years passed quietly, and everyone didn't even remember her appearance, nor her name.
But at this moment, the cold photo was hot in his hands.
Atobe still bowed his head, his broken hair blocked his eyes, Xia You couldn't see his expression, but just pinched the letter paper with a look of regret.
She knew why the daffodil turned into a monster.
Because it is the incarnation of the girl's obsession and wish, it wants to tell Atobe what it couldn't say back then, so as not to let it become a regret.
"Master, we're here." The car had already stopped in front of Atobe's house, but Atobe's body was motionless, and the driver couldn't help calling him softly.
Atobe quickly came back to his senses, put the photos and letters back into the box with slightly trembling hands, and then led Xia You to walk towards the pond in the garden again.
Along the way, Atobe was silent, until he reached the pond, he asked in a hoarse voice: "Xia You... Is there any way you can let me see her without hurting her?" This monster?"
His reddish eyes looked at the daffodil, and the tip of his nose was slightly sour.
I never thought that there would be a person who carefully recorded every bit of his growth with tennis for six full years.
It never occurred to him that he had such a warmth.
Xia You heard the words, and looked at Narcissus hesitantly, "There is indeed a formation that can allow people to see the monsters in the formation, but she is too weak to even condense the entity."
Atobe looked at her with a disappointed expression, and then looked at the wooden box on the stone table, "So... not only can I not hear her voice, I can't touch her, and I can't even take a look at her?"
At this moment, he suddenly regretted not asking Ninzu Yushi earlier, and envied Xia You, a girl with spiritual power, who could talk to monsters, unlike him, a mortal.
It was the first time Xia You saw Atobe showing such a lost look, she hesitated for a moment, but she didn't say anything after all.
In fact, there is another way to let Atobe touch the little narcissus, but this method will exhaust its last demon power and accelerate its withering.
Xia You pursed her lips, but the little Narcissus at her feet swayed gently.
Her voice was still weak, but her tone was extremely cheerful, "My lord... you really helped me bring the box back, I am so happy! Thank you, my lord, you are so kind!"
"...Does Atobe want to touch me? In fact, I really want to touch him and talk to him... So, can the gentle Lord Xia You do me a favor?"
Xia You roughly guessed what she was going to do, and couldn't help but slightly frowned and looked at her.
"Are you willing to let me attach to your body?" Little Narcissus pleaded again in her tone.
If monsters possess human bodies, they will compete with them for dominance of the body, and ordinary people will not agree to such requests.
"Are you sure? Do you know what the consequences will be?" Xia You looked at her closely, she was not worried that her body would be taken away by a little monster.
"I know." Little Narcissus opened his mouth softly, "But my obsession and wish is to be able to express my heart to him personally..."
Therefore, even if it dissipated immediately, she would have no regrets.
"I won't never hurt your body!"
"Well, since you have decided, then come." Xia You took a deep breath, then turned her back to Xiao Narcissus.
Hearing her talking to Xiao Narcissus suddenly, Atobe looked at him suspiciously.
The next moment, he opened his eyes slightly.
Under the sky intertwined with dusk and night, he saw a little girl with white hair, yellow eyes and snow-colored skin, with a smile of joy and surprise, she threw herself into Xia You's body.
A hazy white light began to glow around the girl's body, as if her whole body was wrapped in the bright moonlight.
Atobe stared blankly at Xia You, her eyes and expression changed in an instant.
Completely became another person.
There was a childish smile on her face, with innocence and innocence, it was a clean smile that only children would have.
Just like that girl's affection for him, the purest liking and the purest obsession, it is only the purest obsession that turns into this childish little monster.
"you……"
She rushed forward, hugged Atobe, and said in a very cheerful tone: "Great! I can finally touch humans!"
"Finally, I can express my heart to Atobe in person."
Atobe's body froze slightly.
"I like Atobe's tennis very much, and I also like Atobe! Even if Atobe will not become a professional tennis player in the future, Atobe is the most powerful person in my heart!"
Her voice gradually changed from clear and cheerful to deep and low, like the whisper of the night wind.
"Even if I disappear, my heart will last forever. I will remember every smile Atobe once had..."
Atobu's eyelashes trembled slightly, and he hugged her tightly with both hands, and said with a bit of choking: "Thank you."
Thank you for remembering me, understanding my love for tennis, understanding the sadness and tears in his heart, and knowing his longing and longing.
"Don't cry, always keep a proud smile!"
Little Narcissus is very persistent in conveying the wishes and obsessions of the girl back then.
"Well, I will... I'm really happy... very happy..."
My heart seemed to be tightly wrapped in warmth, dispelling the cold under the autumn night.
"Okay, let's keep our word."
Xiao Narcissus said childishly in Xia You's voice, and then, Atobu saw the white light on the person in his arms become brighter.
The little girl in white dress floated into midair from Xia You's body, her bright yellow eyes were full of satisfaction and happiness, showing a big smile.
She stretched out her fleshy lotus-white arms and waved her hands at the same time, and gradually disappeared into the air like illusory bubbles.
The last ray of sunset also disappeared into the clouds, night fell, and the stars twinkled in the sky, proclaiming that tomorrow must be a sunny day.
Atobe looked forward, with a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, but tears fell straight from his eyes.
A big man who has always been proud, who has been stingy with tears since he was a child, is crying like this now, revealing his fragility hidden under his strong appearance without reservation.
The evil spirit of the monster completely disappeared in Xia You's body. She frowned slightly, her eyes darkened, and she fell into a deep sleep in an instant.
Atobe's expression tightened, and he subconsciously held her firmly to prevent Xia You from slipping and falling into the icy pond.
But at this moment, two ear-piercing discordant sounds suddenly came from behind the body obliquely to the right.
Atobe didn't have time to wipe away his tears, turned his head and saw a guy with white hair and blond eyes lying on the high iron railing of the garden with a ferocious face, staring at him as if he was going to eat people.
His palms were tightly gripping the iron railing, and under Ibaraki's uncontrollable force, the iron railing had already been twisted by his grasp.
In the narrow space between the fences, he tore out a gap big enough to pass through.
"..."
There was a moment of silence.
How did this monster break in, where is the team of muscular bodyguards at the gate of his house?
The decoration in the bedroom is the consistent European classical style of the mansion, but the furnishings in the room are unexpectedly much simpler than expected.
There are not many precious works of art in his room. On the contrary, there is a special cabinet in the huge bedroom, on which are placed many trophies of various sizes and shapes.
All of them are the results achieved in tennis games from childhood to adulthood.
Including the exquisite bookshelves, there are also many tennis-related magazines and books, full of rows and rows.The books don't look brand new, and if you look closely, you can still see some slight scuff marks on the corners, obviously the owner has been flipping through them from time to time.
Atobe is a very good person, even if he is placed among the ice emperors, he is one of the favorites in a thousand.
He is excellent in all aspects, and has won numerous awards, certificates and souvenirs.He has a study room that is bigger than the bedroom. Xia You has seen it before. It is full of various achievement certificates of Atobe, which is amazing.
But among so many achievements, he only put tennis-related things in his bedroom, which shows his love and dedication to this little yellow ball.
Atobe was a little silent, which was different from his usual flamboyant appearance. Judging from his expression, it seemed that he hadn't had a good rest recently.
Xia You smiled slightly, "I see that your face is a little abnormal, is it because of being entangled by that little thing, please explain the ins and outs of the matter to me carefully."
Xia You can actually guess the reason why Atobe looks haggard.
Not only her, but the former tennis club members including Shinozu, all know why the current Atobe is depressed and lonely.
As a friend, chicken soup for the soul is not without irrigation.It's just that after a long time, Xia You and the others discovered that for a person like Atobe, the more comforting he felt, the more sad he would be.The more you mention it, the more you will care about it, so it is the best choice not to touch his pain.
With such a deep pain, she can't think of anything that can heal it except time.
"You..." Atobe looked at her strangely for a while, and finally returned to calm after a while, "You girl, you are always unexpected."
Ever since he met Xia You who was still young, Atobe felt that this little girl always felt different from her peers, and now it seems that his intuition was indeed correct.
Obviously, Mr. Atobe, who was used to all kinds of big scenes, quickly accepted the facts in front of him.
He wasn't too shocked, just still in disbelief.
Atobe told her about Narcissus Fragrance and the little girl.
"As expected of Atobe, even the monster that entangles you is so... different." After thinking for a long time, Xia You could only think of this word to describe it.
It is said that Narcissus fell in love with his reflection in the lake and turned into a daffodil after death. Could it be that Atobe is the reincarnation of Narcissus?
After a while, Atobe took her to the pond in the garden.In the autumn wind in the evening, there is a cluster of small snow-white flowers dotted with bright yellow, swaying in the wind.
The garden is full of autumn colors, and the only touch of spring is really abnormal.
Xia You walked to the edge of the pool, knelt down and looked at the daffodils, perceiving them carefully, then frowned slightly.
"Is there anything wrong?"
"It's nothing." Xia You shook her head, "This little monster should disappear soon, its monster aura is too weak."
Weak enough to be barely noticeable.
It's no wonder that Atobe said that she was entangled after returning to China in mid-August, but she never felt the same when she went to Atobe again and again.
If you don't pay close attention to perceive this weak monster energy, you won't be able to notice it at all.
"Will monsters... die too?" Atobe was slightly startled, looking at the narcissus with a little worry.
"Of course, even gods will die, let alone monsters?"
Atobu was speechless, Xia You continued to try to communicate with the other party with gentle spiritual power, "I have no malicious intentions, do you have anything to say, I can convey it to him for you."
Different from the aggressive enchantment of guarding against evil, sensing this gentle breath of power, the Narcissus shook, and an ethereal and soft voice sounded in Xia You's ears.
It sounded like a five or six-year-old child, with undisguised frailty.
Atobe couldn't hear what the monster and Xia You were talking about, so he couldn't help asking curiously: "What did she say?"
"She...she just asked me to do her a favor, let me bring you the box hidden under the biggest cherry blossom tree in the lawn outside the Ice Emperor Gardening Club."
Little Narcissus could even speak very slowly, and it was obvious that she would disappear soon, maybe tonight, maybe tomorrow.
Atobe was slightly taken aback, "Is that all?"
What... is this monster trying to bring him?
"My lord, the time of encountering the devil has not yet come. With my current strength, I can't maintain my form. Please, my lord, help me bring that box to Atobe."
The voice of Little Narcissus sounded again, this time with more pleading and eagerness, "I wanted to bring it to Atobe, but I was too weak, even after four years of cultivation in the garden, I couldn't condense it into a real body. Not to mention breaking that barrier..."
She is just a little monster born out of a little obsession, without any great power.
This narcissus has been planted by the pond for more than five years, and the narcissus is dying, and so is she.
"I know that the time I can exist is running out, but that box is the meaning of my existence... Please help me, sir."
She didn't want to leave with regrets.
Xiao Narcissus spoke with great effort, every sentence seemed to exhaust all her strength, although Xia You didn't know the significance of that box, but her heart softened, and she quickly comforted her with a warm voice.
"Don't worry, I'll get it for you right away."
"Thank you, my lord." There was a hint of relief and gratitude in the voice, obviously this innocent little narcissus trusted her very much.
It's only 04:30, if you rush back to Bingdi, the club activities should have just ended.
"My uncle will take you there."
As it concerns himself, Atobe is also very curious about what secrets await him in the Horticulture Club.
When the two left the Atobe House, the snacks in the kitchen had just been prepared. Seeing that they were going out, the old housekeeper hurried forward, "Master, the snacks for Miss Xia You are ready, and the kitchen has already started preparing dinner." , where are you going?"
"This girl accidentally left something important at school. My uncle drove to accompany her to pick it up. I'll be back soon."
Atobe waved his hand, signaling to the old housekeeper not to worry, and the driver then took him and Xia You to gallop in the direction of Bingdi.
But at the Fujiwara family in Tomoeda Town, there was a tall and familiar figure sitting at the moment.
"Xiaoyou... She said before that today she is going to visit a friend's house after school, and she won't be back until later." Fujiwara Toko put away the gift brought by Ibaraki, and served him his usual favorite pudding, puzzled Authentically, "Didn't Xiaoyou tell you?"
Since the last time he showed his face in front of Toko Fujiwara, Ibaraki has come here often, wandering around under the eyes of the Fujiwara couple, and the couple has gradually become accustomed to it.
Ibaraki shook his head, "I left my phone at home, so I didn't contact her in advance."
There were a lot of weird games downloaded in that smartphone. Seeing that Shuten was interested, he gave the phone to him, and planned to come here to buy another one when he was free, but he was busy recently, so he forgot it for a while.
That guy Hoshiguma is also quite obsessed with the selfie function of his phone, he would not let go of his phone every time he got it in the mountains and rivers, and begged Ibaraki to give him one too, so he wouldn't buy it for this idiot!
"No wonder." Tazi nodded knowingly, "Xiaoyou seems to be going to visit a senior today, and he will go abroad in a few days, maybe the friends will get together separately."
"Which senior?" Ibaraki frowned slightly.
"It seems to be called... Keigo Atobe? I have a good relationship with Yushi's child."
"Thank you, Auntie. Since Xia You is not here, I won't bother you for now."
The reason why Ibaraki came here this time is to send good news to Xia You. The Earth God is very good at taking care of medicinal herbs. Under his command, the few types with the shortest maturity period can now be used as medicine.
"Hey, let's stay and have dinner together!" Toko didn't forget that Ibaraki said that he lived alone.
"Thank you, aunt, but I have already eaten before I came."
After thanking Toko, Ibaraki walked towards Natsume Takashi's residence with ease, and asked him about Atobe Keigo's home address.
After getting the address from Natsume Takashi, he followed the instructions on the note to take a taxi to find Xia You.
Of course, as a monster who never takes money with him when he goes out, the fare is supported by Takashi Natsume.
*****
The setting sun gradually disappeared in the autumn clouds, and the temperature in the evening was a little cold.
The rare limousine turned back and forth in the direction of arrival at a leisurely pace, and Atobe stared blankly at the wooden box in his hand in the back seat.
The wooden box is very big and heavy, and there is a thick stack of photos inside, each of which is his appearance.
There are photos taken during the training of the school tennis club, and photos taken at the school's fellowship competitions, regional competitions, Kanto competitions, and national competitions...
He who looked lazy, he who looked serious, lost, proud, unwilling, flamboyant, painful...
There are quite a lot of photos, and they are very heavy. The appearance of the teenagers on them ranges from immature to green, and then gradually matures.Atobu found that these photos were actually bits and pieces of his tennis career from the first year of junior high school to the third year of high school.
There are a few lines of strange handwriting on the back of each photo, recording the time and place where the photo was taken, as well as a few simple mood phrases from the photographer.
"Year x month x day, it's too much. Why are humans better at playing tennis than half monsters like me? Although I'm only one-sixteenth of monster blood, I should be better than humans, right? Good! Boy, you have my attention!"
"On x, x, x, today's Atobe is also very serious in the training of club activities. I think he will become the head of the tennis club in the future. After all, his tennis skills are really amazing. I really admire him. "
"On x, x, x, x, today, Atobe was a little absent-minded in the training of club activities. Could it be that he is also worrying about the final exam? No... How could he be stumped by the exam for such a powerful person."
"On x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, I said that Keigo Atobe will definitely become the head of the tennis club. What a dazzling boy."
"Year x month x day, this trick is so powerful... If only I could hit tennis to this extent!"
This is his record from the time he became the minister of the tennis department.
"On x, x, x, Kanto, the runner-up in the Kanto Tournament. Everyone in the Hyotei Tennis Club is very good, but I think Atobe is the best. Next year, we must win the championship!"
"On x, x, x, x, the champion of the Tokyo Metropolitan Tournament, is the opponent too weak? It feels like Atobe and everyone haven't shown much strength."
Flipping through, there was a photo with a lot of handwriting on the back. Atobe's eyes moved, and he recognized that it was the two-part battle between himself and Tezuka back then.
"X month x day of x year, this day is destined to be remembered by many people forever. But it seems that not many people care about the winner. Everyone's eyes are on the player who is willing to sacrifice his arm for the tennis club , but I feel that the eyes on Atobe can no longer be taken away. Everyone has their own persistence, pride and choice. I don't think he did anything wrong. He just fulfilled his responsibility as a minister , but was misunderstood by almost everyone.”
"I don't want him to look like that. I really want to say something to him, but I can't say anything. However, with the members and cheerleaders from the support team, it seems that I don't need me, right?"
"Huh... I always feel that the feeling towards Atobe is a little different, obviously I just admire his strength all the time."
"Year x month x day, oops, there will be a day when Atobe loses, that little guy of Aigaku is really amazing. But although Atobe lost...but he feels more like a normal person. Why? It seems that the sense of distance has become smaller.”
"On x month x day of x year, if you lose, you will have to shave your head hahahahahahaha, Atobe actually did it..."
"On x, x, x, x, the quality of the wig is very good, but it seems to be worn a little crookedly. So Atobe also has such a cute side?"
Time flies, and the photos record the high school days.
"On x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x x, x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
"However, it really makes people unable to take their eyes off."
In the photo, he is holding the racket tightly, sweat is dripping from his forehead, and his eyes are serious and expressive.
"On x, x, x, Atobe's tennis game is getting better and better. Obviously, I have been working hard. Why do I feel that the gap is getting bigger and bigger? Is it an illusion?"
"On x, x, x, x, Atobe had a girlfriend... I don't know why it feels weird, the girls in the support club are almost blind from crying, and I feel a little sad too."
"Huh? Why should I feel sad? I'm obviously just a technical fan."
"On x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x. No matter, I decided that I want to raise narcissus in the gardening club!"
"On x, x, x, x, I heard that you will not be able to become a professional tennis player according to your dream in the future. Does it mean that it will be difficult for me to record this bit by bit in the future?"
"Year x month x day, alas... the girls in the support club have become a little abnormal since they made girlfriends in the Atobu. Regardless of these, let's record the tennis career of the Atobe master!"
"Year x month x day, ??? What happened, I actually danced with Atobe at the school festival? Although it was only less than 5 minutes... I was too nervous and stepped on him. I'm really sorry..."
"But it's rare to get this photo from a classmate's snapshot, let's keep it as a souvenir."
Of all the photos, only this one is not playing tennis.
Under the lights of the school dance at night, the girl's face could not be seen clearly in the blurry photos, only her thin back and seaweed-like black hair could be seen.
"On x, x, x, x, those girls in the support club... Forget it, I don't want to worry about them. Fortunately, this photo was not destroyed, and every moment in the recording department is now precious."
This photo is still of him playing tennis, but crumpled, as if he had been crumpled.
"On x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x
"Year x month x day, I don't care. I hope that things about me from the support club will not spread to the tennis club and affect him. Atobu can just play tennis well. This year's Ice Emperor must be No.1!"
"Year x month x day, um, I'm not angry. My mother said that monsters are not allowed to bully humans, even half-monsters, otherwise Gao Tianyuan will be fined. As for being locked in the toilet or something... Thank you Atobe for letting me personally I experienced the plot in the idol novel."
"Unfortunately, he is the male lead, and I am not the female lead."
"On x month x day of x year, although we are in the same class, I probably haven't exchanged more than a hundred words with Atobe, right? How could you stand up for a little transparent like me? Well, for the sake of this matter Come on, I won't be angry with Lanyan Huoshui."
"Year x month x day, I haven't seen it for a long time, Atobe's tennis, the world of ice... By the way, who came up with such a name for the middle school, hey!"
"On x month x day of x year, I'm about to leave, so I won't be able to record it like this in the future."
"On x month x day of x year, every photo of every day is so precious. Sure enough, Atobe is more suitable for tennis!"
"On x, x, x, x, Atobe seemed to be in a low mood... because his family didn't approve of him becoming a professional tennis player? I really wanted to rush up and say something to him, but... there were members and girlfriends around, so it seemed impossible Is it not my turn? But no matter what, I will always remember you."
"On x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, X, x
"Year x month x day, goodbye, Ice Emperor, goodbye, Atobe."
"Maybe one day you won't appear in various tennis events, but you are still the most powerful human being in my heart, and you have always been like this."
"If you can't say it, let's cherish it with the memories. Even if I can't see it in the future, Atobe and tennis when I was young will always be in my heart."
Atobe looked down at the photos that recorded the memories of him and tennis, and gently stroked the still wet clay on the wooden box with his fingertips.
Being a clean freak, he didn't even care about getting dirt on his white clothes.
There was silence in the car, and Xia You still had a piece of letterhead in his hand. He had read it just now, and it contained the words of the box owner's mood, and it was signed for the graduation ceremony.
"Atobe has always been very concerned about whether he can continue to play tennis. Most people agree in their hearts that he will not be able to become a professional tennis player in the future. This is a cruel fact. It is true for him, and it is also true for me. .”
"Maybe he doesn't want to hear too many words of comfort? If you can't change the facts, you can only open the wound again and again, dripping with blood. I pray to the gods to give Atobe the good medicine to heal him."
"I really like Atobe's tennis, and I really like Atobe."
"I wanted to sort out these memories and give him as a parting gift as a fan, so that he might not be so sad. But he has a girlfriend now, and I was misunderstood like that by the support club before... do this It doesn't seem appropriate."
"Also, isn't the monster very brave? Why don't I have the courage to express my heart before leaving..."
"I always say in my heart that I am a big monster like Grandma Zuzuzu. In fact, I am just a timid human being. With so many words, I just dare to tell this pot of daffodils."
"I don't think I can go on like this anymore. It's time to leave. If I continue to hesitate, obsession will give birth to demons, right? Then... I will treasure all these memory treasures in the time capsule."
"If Narcissus knows all my secrets, will she tell Atobe for me? Be it studying or tennis, you are the most powerful human being I have ever seen."
"Fortunately, I have learned the art of enchantment well. Even if the wooden box is hidden here for 100 years, it will not rot. Let's keep the smiles and happiness of the past."
"If the gods are willing to listen to the wishes of youkai, then I hope... Atobe can keep a proud smile forever and be happy."
The entire letter was not signed, and no one among Bingdi's students knew what kind of secret the quiet, reserved girl beside him had.She behaved very ordinary everywhere, neither joined the support group, nor cheered and screamed loudly for the teenagers in the cheerleading squad.
Four years passed quietly, and everyone didn't even remember her appearance, nor her name.
But at this moment, the cold photo was hot in his hands.
Atobe still bowed his head, his broken hair blocked his eyes, Xia You couldn't see his expression, but just pinched the letter paper with a look of regret.
She knew why the daffodil turned into a monster.
Because it is the incarnation of the girl's obsession and wish, it wants to tell Atobe what it couldn't say back then, so as not to let it become a regret.
"Master, we're here." The car had already stopped in front of Atobe's house, but Atobe's body was motionless, and the driver couldn't help calling him softly.
Atobe quickly came back to his senses, put the photos and letters back into the box with slightly trembling hands, and then led Xia You to walk towards the pond in the garden again.
Along the way, Atobe was silent, until he reached the pond, he asked in a hoarse voice: "Xia You... Is there any way you can let me see her without hurting her?" This monster?"
His reddish eyes looked at the daffodil, and the tip of his nose was slightly sour.
I never thought that there would be a person who carefully recorded every bit of his growth with tennis for six full years.
It never occurred to him that he had such a warmth.
Xia You heard the words, and looked at Narcissus hesitantly, "There is indeed a formation that can allow people to see the monsters in the formation, but she is too weak to even condense the entity."
Atobe looked at her with a disappointed expression, and then looked at the wooden box on the stone table, "So... not only can I not hear her voice, I can't touch her, and I can't even take a look at her?"
At this moment, he suddenly regretted not asking Ninzu Yushi earlier, and envied Xia You, a girl with spiritual power, who could talk to monsters, unlike him, a mortal.
It was the first time Xia You saw Atobe showing such a lost look, she hesitated for a moment, but she didn't say anything after all.
In fact, there is another way to let Atobe touch the little narcissus, but this method will exhaust its last demon power and accelerate its withering.
Xia You pursed her lips, but the little Narcissus at her feet swayed gently.
Her voice was still weak, but her tone was extremely cheerful, "My lord... you really helped me bring the box back, I am so happy! Thank you, my lord, you are so kind!"
"...Does Atobe want to touch me? In fact, I really want to touch him and talk to him... So, can the gentle Lord Xia You do me a favor?"
Xia You roughly guessed what she was going to do, and couldn't help but slightly frowned and looked at her.
"Are you willing to let me attach to your body?" Little Narcissus pleaded again in her tone.
If monsters possess human bodies, they will compete with them for dominance of the body, and ordinary people will not agree to such requests.
"Are you sure? Do you know what the consequences will be?" Xia You looked at her closely, she was not worried that her body would be taken away by a little monster.
"I know." Little Narcissus opened his mouth softly, "But my obsession and wish is to be able to express my heart to him personally..."
Therefore, even if it dissipated immediately, she would have no regrets.
"I won't never hurt your body!"
"Well, since you have decided, then come." Xia You took a deep breath, then turned her back to Xiao Narcissus.
Hearing her talking to Xiao Narcissus suddenly, Atobe looked at him suspiciously.
The next moment, he opened his eyes slightly.
Under the sky intertwined with dusk and night, he saw a little girl with white hair, yellow eyes and snow-colored skin, with a smile of joy and surprise, she threw herself into Xia You's body.
A hazy white light began to glow around the girl's body, as if her whole body was wrapped in the bright moonlight.
Atobe stared blankly at Xia You, her eyes and expression changed in an instant.
Completely became another person.
There was a childish smile on her face, with innocence and innocence, it was a clean smile that only children would have.
Just like that girl's affection for him, the purest liking and the purest obsession, it is only the purest obsession that turns into this childish little monster.
"you……"
She rushed forward, hugged Atobe, and said in a very cheerful tone: "Great! I can finally touch humans!"
"Finally, I can express my heart to Atobe in person."
Atobe's body froze slightly.
"I like Atobe's tennis very much, and I also like Atobe! Even if Atobe will not become a professional tennis player in the future, Atobe is the most powerful person in my heart!"
Her voice gradually changed from clear and cheerful to deep and low, like the whisper of the night wind.
"Even if I disappear, my heart will last forever. I will remember every smile Atobe once had..."
Atobu's eyelashes trembled slightly, and he hugged her tightly with both hands, and said with a bit of choking: "Thank you."
Thank you for remembering me, understanding my love for tennis, understanding the sadness and tears in his heart, and knowing his longing and longing.
"Don't cry, always keep a proud smile!"
Little Narcissus is very persistent in conveying the wishes and obsessions of the girl back then.
"Well, I will... I'm really happy... very happy..."
My heart seemed to be tightly wrapped in warmth, dispelling the cold under the autumn night.
"Okay, let's keep our word."
Xiao Narcissus said childishly in Xia You's voice, and then, Atobu saw the white light on the person in his arms become brighter.
The little girl in white dress floated into midair from Xia You's body, her bright yellow eyes were full of satisfaction and happiness, showing a big smile.
She stretched out her fleshy lotus-white arms and waved her hands at the same time, and gradually disappeared into the air like illusory bubbles.
The last ray of sunset also disappeared into the clouds, night fell, and the stars twinkled in the sky, proclaiming that tomorrow must be a sunny day.
Atobe looked forward, with a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, but tears fell straight from his eyes.
A big man who has always been proud, who has been stingy with tears since he was a child, is crying like this now, revealing his fragility hidden under his strong appearance without reservation.
The evil spirit of the monster completely disappeared in Xia You's body. She frowned slightly, her eyes darkened, and she fell into a deep sleep in an instant.
Atobe's expression tightened, and he subconsciously held her firmly to prevent Xia You from slipping and falling into the icy pond.
But at this moment, two ear-piercing discordant sounds suddenly came from behind the body obliquely to the right.
Atobe didn't have time to wipe away his tears, turned his head and saw a guy with white hair and blond eyes lying on the high iron railing of the garden with a ferocious face, staring at him as if he was going to eat people.
His palms were tightly gripping the iron railing, and under Ibaraki's uncontrollable force, the iron railing had already been twisted by his grasp.
In the narrow space between the fences, he tore out a gap big enough to pass through.
"..."
There was a moment of silence.
How did this monster break in, where is the team of muscular bodyguards at the gate of his house?
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