Liu Quan was silent. And the phylogenetic bacteria were also silent. Probably because it thinks that it has said everything it should have said, and if it continues to be verbose, it will get rid of its own cold personality of doing nothing.

After the system bacteria dived again, Liu Quan lay on all fours for a long time, and then suddenly sat up from the bed.

It's still a familiar room.

Sunlight shines through the cracks in the curtains.

A qiē is like a most ordinary, beautiful morning.

Nothing different at all.

It's just an ordinary day.

But she sat here, looking around blankly, feeling a sense of confusion and isolation, as if she was drowning in the deepest and darkest seabed, her eyes, ears, mouth and nose were soaked in the cold water, every inch of her body was throbbing suddenly, her ears were buzzing, and her brain was in chaos.

In this world, there are always some responsibilities that you have to bear. 】

This calm and mellow voice suddenly echoed in her mushy mind, like a lightning bolt that split through the chaotic sky, and the blood in her body seemed to freeze for a moment.

【...... Sometimes, those are responsibilities that only you can bear. At such times, there is nothing to panic or worry about, and there is no need to be confused. Because that's something that only you can do. 】

Tears that were not expected welled up in his eyes blankly.

I'm scared......

This feeling of unconsciously trusting someone and wanting to unconsciously rely on the friendship of others is very bad......

It's scary.

What should I do if I lose this opportunity forever and become a person again when I face the whole world alone?

No wonder some people say that it is the most terrible thing to let a poor person suddenly experience boundless wealth, and then take away his qi qi and let him return to poverty.

Those who have become accustomed to enjoying the care or support, who have become accustomed to the luxury of existing, know that every effort they make will be rewarded beautifully...... This is a hundred times more terrifying than living in darkness and hopelessness all the time.

You know what you're about to lose, but you can't get it back, that's the worst thing that can happen.

[You listen to what your heart wants to pursue the most, sacrifice a qiē consciousness for it, and make efforts that make you miserable...... Isn't such a choice more precious than anything else?]

When this wonderful and magnetic voice, which had once amazed her every time she heard it, sounded in her head again, this time she just sighed deeply and lowered her head.

A wet mark ran along the corner of her eye, slowly across the side of her cheek, and soon ended at her jaw.

The ringtone of the mobile phone, in a quiet room, suddenly sounded.

Liu Quan was just about to pick it up, but suddenly discovered a strange thing.

Since the last time she heard the song called "Youth Glory" by chance, she had set it as the only ringtone on her phone. But the bell ringing now was undoubtedly not the song—no, not even Japanese—in a language she knew so well, but hadn't spoken in a long time!

Liu Quan was stunned for a moment, and the system bacteria in his mind suddenly spoke out without warning.

[Player, please answer the phone first.] 】

Liu Quan subconsciously commanded one action at a time, rushed over and picked up the mobile phone and said "hey" twice.

The other party seemed to be slightly stunned, and then said, "...... I'm Tezuka. ”

...... It's him again.

Like last time, although it was not deliberate, nor was it destined for the plot, but at the moment when she felt hesitant because of some kind of emergency, the call from her mobile phone was always this person.

He didn't seem to have the initiative to drag her up from the dark abyss and back to the court. No, it's better to say that he always appears so calm and composed, that it is difficult for others to read what is going on in his heart from the changes in his expression. However, every time she had questions or confusion, he would always think about it very seriously and give his most sincere answer. Even when she herself was not sure of her strength, she reached out and pushed her, pushing her onto the arena leading to victory-

It's not the same as his official CP in the original work (why are you still talking about this stalk now?) Uncle Trace.

Uncle Jibe's style is that once he decides that she is still worth saving, and she should not be immersed in the deepest and darkest seabed for the rest of her life, she will use a high-sounding appearance that looks like a king, but a little self-righteous care and command, exuding those powerful intentions that are easy to make the other party rebellious, no matter what, you have to forcibly drag her back to the right path, whether it is persecution or preaching, Even if she is angry, she must inspire the last bit of dignity and hope in her heart, and she must believe in her talent and sincerity more firmly than herself, and believe that she will be a better person in her bones than she appears on the outside—

Although Lala thought about it a lot, she didn't leave a word out of what the other party said on the phone.

“...... Now, are you free?"

For a moment, Liu Quan couldn't believe his ears.

Although the voice is still calm and straight, it ...... Dear Minister Tezuka, you haven't forgotten that you're calling a girl, are you?!Ask a single girl this kind of question...... More, more or less will cause a little unnecessary misunderstanding......!

She took a deep breath.

"Yes. She replied in a low voice.

"Okay, then I can take up a little bit of your time. Tezuka seemed completely unaware of the potential ambiguity of his question, and paused before continuing, "My injuries are almost recovered. After talking to his coach and team, he has decided to continue the hard court season in North America......"

He paused again, just in time for Willow to express his surprise.

"Really?! Great! Now that the US Open is still a month away, Tezuka-kun will definitely be able to fully recover and catch up with the US Open main draw!"

“...... Yes. Tezuka seemed to be a little suspicious, and subtly responded, as if considering the language, and finally seemed to think that it was okay to say it so frankly, so he said, "My coach made an appointment for me over there with a very famous doctor in the industry...... He wanted me to go to him for a thorough check-up so that I could determine the best plan for the next step while playing and being treated......"

This tone began to make Liu Quan feel a little puzzled.

"Well, that's a good thing! I hope Tezuka-kun can attack with all his might with the help of a good doctor...... "She replied tentatively.

“...... I'll leave tonight. Tezuka said suddenly. A few simple words, but it was like dropping a big bomb on the head, which made Liu Quan stunned for a moment.

"W-to-night?!" she repeated in disbelief.

“...... Yes. Tezuka paused slightly before answering.

Willow Spring felt as if a basin of cold water was poured from head to foot.

No, it wasn't the fact that Tezuka was going to go abroad and didn't tell herself until just before the plane that made her feel that her favorability was in vain—but because this fact was in front of her, she felt more clearly that the menacing steps of parting, like a man-eating monster, were approaching her step by step, making her unable to resist.

"Tezuka-kun, can you allow me to see me off at the airport tonight?"

Before she could react herself, a question that had never been said before was blurted out like this.

Liu Quan was surprised for a moment, and then relieved.

I just want to say goodbye in person before saying goodbye...... That's not too much to ask for, isn't it?!

It seems that the phylogenetic bacteria have no intention of objecting.

On the contrary, Tezuka on the other side of the phone seemed to be very surprised when he heard this, and he paused for a long time, as if his breath was heavy for a moment, before he slowly replied: "...... Yes. ”

In the end, he didn't seem to object.

...... It's really, really, great.