His eyes were unusually bright and sparkling.

Although the low table was erected and used as a screen to divide the two sides, Lin Xiaoya was lying at the other end.

And it's in a strange land, two people alone.

It's a very bad feeling......

It's very easy to get cranky......

"It's not surprising that something happens now, this lady!"

"Who's this lady?"

Zhou Lang didn't know what to confirm, so he got into the quilt and began to ask himself.

No, it should be said, it's self-defeating.

Uhhh

I'm sorry, I can't sleep! The body is obviously tired, but the mood is excessively excited!

Oops, this symptom only started in the second year of junior high school, right?

Hey, what's wrong with the second year of junior high school, has anything happened?

What should I do?

What to do? Hate, hate hate, hate hate, hate hate.

Either way, I'm not going to do anything!

It should be, it won't, right?

It was none other than Lin Xiaoya who drew a break for Zhou Lang's stupid monologue that kept repeating in his heart.

"Hey...... Zhou Lang, are you asleep?"

Through a low table, her voice came from the other end.

"Not yet, I'm still awake, what's the matter?"

"I'm kind of ...... I can't sleep."

In fact, Lin Xiaoya also desperately restrained the feeling that her heart was about to beat out of her chest.

Plopping and almost breathless.

Zhou Lang mistakenly thought that she was not treated as the opposite sex, but in fact, she had been pretending to be calm.

Today is a whole day, no, from the day she decided to follow Zhou Lang, it has lasted until now.

From the very beginning, she had no idea of stopping Zhou Lang from coming to hunt for treasures.

As a childhood sweetheart, she has watched Zhou Lang grow up by her side since she was a child, and she thinks she knows him very well.

Anyway, it was useless to say anything, and besides, the bond between him and his grandfather was so strong.

Zhou Lang has always admired and respected his grandfather.

He was very fond of his grandfather.

When her grandfather passed away, Lin Xiaoya noticed that Zhou Lang's heart was missing a big hole.

It's bigger than Zhou Lang himself thought it would be.

However, she also understands that she can't do anything on her own.

The reason why I came here is -

「…… When I get to high school, I'm going to move."

"Huh?"

"Will move far, far away...... I guess we'll never see each other again......

Hearing her unexpected words, Zhou Lang almost jumped up and quickly sat up straight.

However, from the angle in front of me, all I could see was the low table that served as a screen.

"I don't understand what you're saying. It's too sudden, isn't it, and since you're already in high school, it's okay if you don't follow along, there's always another way, isn't it? If you want to live alone or anything, you can do it!"

"It won't work, after all, you still have to cooperate with the adult's arrangement."

I couldn't see the eyelids, only her voice could be heard.

It was as if with a slight tremble, with a slight choking.

Zhou Lang realized that the reason for moving was probably her parents.

Finally, it's time to separate.

Since a long time ago, Lin Xiaoya's parents' relationship has not been good, and they are always quarrelling.

When she first entered elementary school, whenever her parents quarreled, Lin Xiaoya would flee to Zhou Lang and his grandfather.

Even so, she struggled to find change.

Therefore, Lin Xiaoya has shaped herself into who she is today.

I don't want to depend on anyone, and I want to live on my own.

Gradually, she became a trusted existence by everyone.

"I'm not as strong as everyone thinks......" she said in a mosquito-like voice. Actually, I'm just trying to be strong. I obviously want to get help, but I don't talk to anyone, and I stand up on my own. As a result, before you know it, you have become a trusted object. Looks like I'm getting a little carried away, I'm just going to be strong."

Words that are like sighs.

Zhou Lang immediately replied.

"I know, this kind of thing, even if I don't say it, I know it, I've known it for a long time. I know that Lin Xiaoya has been reckless, and I also know that you are working hard alone."

Just as Lin Xiaoya has been watching Zhou Lang by his side, Zhou Lang has also been watching Lin Xiaoya by his side.

Moreover, when the classmates in the class gave Lin Xiaoya the nickname "class leader", when everyone around her thought that she was a strong person who led the student union and class cadres, only Zhou Lang was different.

Only he is the only one who calls her by the nickname Lin Xiaoya from childhood to adulthood.

Because of this, she has also been the same, always calling him Zhou Lang.

However, such a relationship may be coming to an end.

But she still decided to speak out.

From the moment he made up his mind to follow him on a treasure hunt, he decided to do so.

At least, it wasn't necessary to help him, she thought.

At this moment, Zhou Lang is trying to move forward on his own strength.

Desperately trying, refusing to bow his head, looking ahead, with a straight gaze, straight forward.

For such a person, it would be nice if he could help in any way, even if it was only a little. So, she made up her mind.

Decided to follow him, even if he was obsessed, it didn't matter.

For the most important thing - to move forward yourself.

Say it.

What is about to be faced.

Something about yourself.

However, with the words she poured out, tears had already soaked the pillow.

"I'm not strong...... It's about having to make yourself that kind of person. In fact, there will be times when I want to rely on others and want to be spoiled to my heart's content."

Although it was said like a joke. Zhou Lang did feel the emotion in his words.

So he said—

"Then let's be coquettish, it's okay to be spoiled by anyone, okay, let's start with me...... Uh, that, I mean, anyway, it's just me. No, anyway, it's okay to teach you how to change the ball first, or how to contain first base correctly......

In the end, I have already begun to feel ashamed of my words, my tone is stiff and awkward, and I am a mess of failure.

As a result, Lin Xiaoya said with some interest...... "Then, can I be a little coquettish?"

"Of course, you're welcome, but I don't have any money."

"No, I just thought- can I go over and squeeze the same quilt with you?"

"yes, yes, this little thing, it's too simple—yes?"

Zhou Lang obviously didn't see anything, but he shook his head vigorously in a panic, shaking desperately, and he could almost hear the sound of his head shaking.

If only he could be so flexible when pitching.

"Aha, just kidding." She laughs.

Although it can't be seen, it must be a very pleasant smile.

- There are some things that cannot be seen with the eyes, but can be seen with the heart.

It was as if he heard his grandfather's voice say this to him.

This night, the two stayed awake all night, as if they were reluctant to waste time, and continued to chat.

Even if you don't remember what the chat was about afterwards at all.

It seems to be able to understand the reason why she is here at the moment.

I guess I want to make the last memories.

Because the time the two spent alone is going to come to an end.

It's weird...... There is no such thing.

Don't forget this trip and keep it safe.

Keep it in your mind, the most important memory box.

In the morning, with bloodshot eyes from lack of sleep, the two of them set out to act.

In a few days, it will be the forty-ninth day of Grandpa Zhou Lang's death.

Therefore, Zhou Lang must complete the treasure hunt task during this consecutive vacation.

If it takes more than 40 days, the scavenger hunt may end without a hitch.

It's like never seeing my grandfather again.

Even if it was impossible to see each other again.

A few days after Zhou Lang died, he once said something like this-

"The Grim Reaper has come looking for me, and it looks like grandpa is almost leaving. But this Grim Reaper is a petite and cute girl, all pure white, almost as little girl as my grandson—"

At that time, Zhou Lang thought it was another grandfather's joke.

However, it turned out that the grandfather was really dead.

And so it goes.

Therefore, he always believes that as long as he practices the last game with his grandfather, he can reconnect with each other.

When he mentioned this idea, Lin Xiaoya said to him gently-

"Don't worry, you'll be able to meet."

Seeing the smile she showed for herself, Zhou Lang was determined again to open the hand-drawn map.

「………… What a thing?"

Maps are very vague and abstract.

The more I looked closely, the more I felt that it was a crude and crude map that was difficult to understand to the extreme.

Speaking of which, I remember that when he was in elementary school, he once asked his grandfather to help him draw a picture of his summer homework.

Zhou Lang is responsible for the background coloring part.

As a result, he realized that he might have been better off drawing without asking his grandfather for help.

Even though he was quite good at playing electricity, fishing, and craftsmanship, my grandfather was very bad at painting.

"It's all my fault...... Clumsy."

The funny picture of Grandpa Zhou Lang imitating the movie actor came to mind.

「…… I can't stand grandpa...... It's—"

I suddenly felt like laughing.

Unfortunately, now is not a good time to dwell on memories.

"No other clues or hints?"

Lin Xiaoya's gaze turned from the helpless map to Zhou Lang.

"Well, I don't know. Anyway, let's ask around first, and we might be able to find clues related to the map."

The two decided to search for people before they went on a treasure hunt.

Whether it was an accident or a coincidence, in short, there were no passers-by at all.

The so-called densely populated phrase does not exist in this village at all.

No, it should be said that the existence of Zhou Lang and Lin Xiaoya at this moment may already be regarded as densely populated.

Finally, I found an old man working in the field, and the answer I asked was also-

"I don't know."

There is only one sentence.

To put it bluntly, a state of despair.

The people in the village have their own pace of time, which is completely beyond Zhou Lang's comprehension.

And the more anxious Zhou Lang is, the faster time flies.

If you go this way, can you really find it?

In this place where the memories of my grandfather slumber.

What can you find?

What will happen?

What can be found?

If you were alone, you might be discouraged, but Lin Xiaoya was by her side.

I'm really glad to have her by my side.

However, I must not spend another night with her.

Although Lin Xiaoya seems to be the same as Zhou Lang, she told her parents that she was going to school to participate in a cram camp, and told the school that she had something at home to ask for leave. But—

I can't sleep at all......

Compared to his anxious mood at the moment, the surrounding scenery, the residents, and even the rays of the sun seemed particularly peaceful and peaceful.

We have to think of a way......

You can't just be in a hurry.

- Suzu.

Is this sound ......?

"Ah......!"

At this moment, the young man, as well as the red-haired girl, reappeared in front of him.

Zhou Lang and Lin Xiaoya were sitting under the shade of the tree for a short rest, while the young man and girl were standing not far away, as if they were looking in their direction.

The boy has a pair of large limited eyes, very kind eyes, giving people the impression of a kitten.

And the girl hiding behind the boy has a very beautiful face.

The red hair faintly visible under the straw hat is even more impressive-

Well? Redheads?

Redhead with straw hat......

A sentence shook in Zhou Lang's mind as an image.

- The girl always wears a straw hat, probably not wanting to be teased about her red hair, but she's actually a very beautiful girl.

"I am, so I am......!"

Digging out the conversation from his memory, Zhou Lang immediately looked at the pair of teenagers and girls.

At this moment, the four eyes of the young man met.

"Huh——?

Immediately, the boy opened his big eyes even brighter and smiled at him as he had done in the hallway of the inn last night.

As if to say to him, come with us.

"Xiaoya, chase after you!"

"W-what, what's going on?"

"I remember what Grandpa once said! That boy must be grandpa! You can't go wrong! And it's not the boy who keeps me haunted—it's actually the girl!"

That girl was the "girl" that my grandfather had mentioned.

In fact, not to mention his grandfather when he was a child, he has not even seen a photo of "that girl". However, after Zhou Lang listened to the story. The girl who had been in the imagination stage was appearing in front of him.

My grandfather used to have a childhood sweetheart.

However, the war broke the two apart.

Zhou Lang's grandfather was drafted into the army, and "that girl" went with her mother to join a relative's house.

After the war, Grandpa returned to his hometown, but the whereabouts of "that girl" were unknown, and no one knew where she had gone.

So, Grandpa began to search. As best he could, he ran around asking her whereabouts.

It's a pity that she couldn't grasp her whereabouts after all.

"Grandpa's 'that girl' is exactly the same as the girl running in front of me now!"

While chasing the footsteps of the boy and the girl, Zhou Lang explained to Lin Xiaoya what he had heard from his grandfather.

"Girls? Running ahead? Zhou Lang, what are you talking about? We haven't met any children since we came to this village, have we?"

Lin Xiaoya's voice has begun to be hoarse due to her lack of exercise.

"You're talking about something. Haven't they all appeared on the train, on the beach, and in hotels? And now it's clearly ......."

No way......

Could it be that Lin Xiaoya couldn't see those two people all along?

How is that possible, it's outrageous......

Although he thought so in his heart, Zhou Lang could almost feel convinced.

So, only I can see those two people, right?

If this is what Grandpa calls a game-

You're supposed to be a grandfather, right?

You're grandpa, aren't you?