Dereliction of duty · 90 years in the new calendar

Sui: Where are you going?

It was late afternoon that day, and when the sun had already set in the west but had to go out, Flo held the book between his arms and dressed casually.

Flo: Look up information?

After all, there is no comparison to that kind of library at home.

Sui: The library... is there such a thing nearby?

Flo: Master Xus' study, to be precise.

Please don't mind.

I'll be back today, but it might be late.

I don't know if it counted as a quarrel during the day, but at least the atmosphere is quite harmonious now.

Hearing that he had to go out to find someone else at such a time, even though he felt a deep sense of displeasure for a moment, he was more afraid of losing his word in front of this person again than holding back his anger.

He tried to look like he didn't care, and tried to say that there was no problem, but the words that came out of his mouth still trembled.

Flo: ...

Thank you.

Flo must have heard it, or he wouldn't have hesitated for no reason.

Watching him gradually go away from the eyes, his figure was covered by the door a little... The moment the door hit the frame, he couldn't hold back and chased him out.

Sui: Let... let me follow.

That...you're not here, it's quite lonely.

How much better would it be if I practiced how to speak love words?No, verbal skill alone is definitely not enough, what he lacks is... a stable mentality.

He himself understands that his personality has always been cloudy and uncertain recently.However, I don't know the reason, let alone how to correct it.

While Flo has been patient with herself...but.

Ahh... It's rare for him to have such an attitude today, because he has endured enough, right?

Flo: Yes it is possible...

Mr. Sui, what's wrong?

You look weird.

Sui: Illusion, it is.

Flo seemed confused, but chose not to talk about it.

Counting today, how many times have you felt embarrassed on the road?Unexpectedly countless.

Even if the embarrassment doesn't last long, even if it's just for a moment... I always feel that this seems to mean that the relationship between the two has come to an end... Sui bit his lower lip hard, lest strange thoughts occupy his heart.

Flo: ...

Let's start, Mr. Sui.

Sui: Huh?

Flo: I like you.

Sui: ...

Eh?

Wait……?

What did you just say?

Flo: How many times do you want me to say it?

Sui: No, no!

For the first time...well, you said... hi... or something.

The one who confessed first didn't change much, and those four words were just like chatting with each other.

On the other hand, the "being" party suddenly felt that his cheeks were hot, and his mind was buzzing, and he was already incoherent.

Flo: Really?

Didn't I say that before?sorry.

...It's too calm, this man.

Unsteady in pace due to surprise, the distance between the two of them has already opened unknowingly.

Watching him go further and further, Sui suddenly regained consciousness and trotted to catch up.

Sui mustered up a lot of courage, and finally grabbed his wrist from behind.

The action was probably a bit rough, and the people under him trembled.

Just for a moment, Flo glanced sideways, and looked around from the corner of his eye.

Then he sighed lightly, his wrist moved nimbly, and he pulled it back in response.

Flo: How old are you this year...

Why are you still like a child.

Sui: Really, really?

(...think quickly.)

(What should I say at this time?)

(Follow his words? Or say something more nasty...?)

The surface is calm, but the heart is already in disarray.

Sui's mouth couldn't be controlled by the brain, it opened and closed, but fortunately he couldn't really make a sound.

Sui: That... 23?

Flo: Huh? ...uh, well.

I know, your birthday age.

Sui: That's right...

(Um... so difficult.)

Twenty years of life was probably wasted, and I didn't even learn how to communicate.

He tried to bring up various topics, but failed every time.

After finally finishing this journey, he looked up before the gate of the Demon King's Palace.

It was already night when we arrived, and the light of innocence could be vaguely seen on the horizon.

He took a deep breath.

Sui: Haha...

Flo.

I……

squeak--

Because the people around him have already expressed his attitude, he always has to give a response.

however.

After finally mustering up the courage, he was interrupted by the huge movement when the door opened just as he said a word.

Flo: Huh?

You just now?

Sui: Nothing!

Flo: Really.

I'll go straight to Master Xus.and you?

...Although there is nothing to go shopping at night.

Sui: I... I.

I'll wait for you right here...

Too rude.

Seeing this person go away, as soon as he vented his energy, he pressed his back against the wall.

The cold touch went straight to the bone marrow, which made him calm down a lot.

The anxiety along the way finally eased, he covered his eyes with his hands, and slowly recalled what happened just now.

As soon as I thought about it, those four words filled my mind again, and the calmness I finally got was completely vulnerable to it.

Absolutely not wanting to confuse his mind again, he gritted his teeth and tried to endure this waiting time.