According to the scheduled time, today should be the day of discharge. However, it seems that it is precisely because of this that Lemuel tosses and turns......

By the way, at this moment, the clock on the wall is pointing exactly at one point......

That's right, it's one o'clock in the morning.

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

But if he wanted to investigate the cause of insomnia, he couldn't think of any special reason.

What I insisted on saying might have something to do with listening to Riveria's plans for the future, right?

Although the relationship with her can already be called some kind of "bad fate".

But what was her reason for doing so?

"It's not because I can't worry about you that I decided that, right? Don't be sentimental! ”

“......”

She added that when she left, it sounded a little bit like a cover-up......

In fact, she probably decided for such reasons, right?

If so, that's really in line with that guy's style......

"Really, how long do you want to be taken care of by her?"

Suddenly, in the originally empty room, it seemed as if someone had asked him that.

Is that a delusion? Or is it simply my own inner voice?

"How long are you going to make a fool of yourself?"

“......”

However, in the face of such questioning, Lemuel suddenly found that he did not even have the courage to refute.

But if you accept this fact, you definitely don't have the confidence to face that guy with the same attitude as usual.

Especially after she confessed all her feelings, once this fact is accepted as a matter of course, that is......

had to make choices that might have been put on the scales long ago.

But he didn't want to give up on either side......

"I'm really greedy ......"

Immediately afterward, he showed a wry smile that seemed to be insincere.

I can't help but denounce myself as a complete bastard.

- "In that case, are you going to bind her for the rest of your life with such a reason?" ”

No, not at all!

At this moment, his heart desperately wanted to deny it.

However, every time the words come to my mouth, I don't have the courage to say them - why?

"Because, you're such a person, huh? Isn't it? Dirty and insatiable guys. ”

Yes, but so what?

He muttered to himself......

"Am I really like that?"

"If so, what?"

In the blink of an eye, he felt as if he had fallen into the pitch black seabed, with no one around......

Even the sound faded away......

It was as if they hadn't even noticed that he had disappeared.

It's as if it never existed in this world......

Gradually, with this thought, listening to the echo of the wall clock, I finally fell asleep.

“...... Get up, get up! ”

There seems to be someone's voice—

And when he finally realized this, his ears were suddenly stimulated like the sky falling apart-

"Get up!!"

It turned out that Yuna used the rolled-up magazine as a megaphone-

Of course, it is someone's seemingly weak ears that suffers......

"Damn, what are you doing!?"

Moreover, the effect is outstanding.

- At this moment, Lemuel is holding his ears ringing and constantly scolding in his ears, which is the most direct evidence......

"I said, can't you just use the usual method? You might become deaf!? ”

"The ordinary way? I've tried, but you're still sleeping like a dead pig...... So, as you can see, that's all you can see. ”

"If you want to blame, you can only blame yourself for sleeping too hard......"

In the end, she was just asserting that she was right all along!

It's so cunning!

This may be the case, but it's really not good for the heart!

"Anyway, hurry up and get ready, go downstairs."

It was only then that he noticed one thing as if he had been empowered-

"Anyway, why did you come to pick me up and discharge me from the hospital? Supposedly, isn't it supposed to be Riveria? ”

"What? Are you dissatisfied? ”

"No, it's not that you're dissatisfied with ......"

Therefore, Yuna's cold-to-cold attitude is sometimes really helpless.

"Didn't I already text you yesterday?"

After hearing this, Lemuel was a little confused - because he didn't remember seeing such a text message.

As a result, the reason why I didn't see it was that the mobile phone that had been placed next to the pillow had already turned off automatically because the battery was exhausted.

Immediately after, I saw Yuna sorting out some of his clothes into a suitcase-

"Need my help?"

"No need, you can just go downstairs and wait for me."

As a result, he was rejected by the second - so he had to obediently do it.

As a result, when I got downstairs, I was dumbfounded-

“......”

In a word, he didn't see anything.

Mainly transportation and the like......

"I said, Yuna, are you going to just walk back? By the way, I have to accompany you too? ”

Yuna glanced at him, who seemed to have a stomachache, and said something that couldn't help but surprise people—

"How is that possible? Come with me, I've got a car ready. ”

As soon as he finished speaking, Lemuel couldn't help but widen his eyes again......

"Wait, you have a car? When did you buy it?! ”

“......”

- The way he looked, it was almost like saying: You have a car? When was this? How did I not know?

He even pressed his shoulder and asked this kind of question with a serious attitude, which even a blind guess could guess.

That's an exaggeration......

"You're stupid! Of course, the car is rented. How can I afford to spend so much money on a car at my age? ”

"I see...... That's right. ”

As the topic gradually unfolded, the two unknowingly came to the parking space at the corner of the hospital building.

INTERVIEWER It may be because it's a weekend, so there are fewer cars...... Anyway, she led Lemuel straight over.

It was a blue car with an gradient design, and at this moment it was rippling in the sunlight like a rainbow of hues.

"That's it. What do you think? Not bad, right? The rent is only 150 an hour? ”

- It's so expensive!

Anyway, it was the first thought that came to his mind. However, to be honest, I do have to praise her for her good vision.

But just as Yuna was about to open the car door and was about to stuff her luggage inside......

But Lemuel stopped him—because, there was a very important thing that had to be asked before that—

"Do you have a driver's license? If not, let's go back......? ”

"Why?"

"Of course, because driving without a license may be invited to tea! Or what do you think? ”

This time, Yuna stared at him like a fool—

"You really have enough questions, huh?"

"It's undoubtedly within normal limits, right?"

It's also to answer other people's questions with questions -

And this is obviously the tone and tone that is used when expressing unhappiness.

In other words, she was telling Lemuel that it was best to look no further.

But despite being upset with his calculating attitude, Yuna answered his question—

The driver's license that he took out of his trouser pocket was lying in the palm of his hand at this moment......

It couldn't help but make Lemuel dumbfounded...... This thing is the real thing!

"Are you satisfied?"

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have doubted you."

Lemuel, who fastened his seatbelt in the co-pilot, apologized honestly.

“......”

However, even if he doesn't apologize, Yuna can understand why he is so cautious.

And it was precisely because she understood Lemuel's intentions that she didn't say anything more.

"Then again, when did you get your driver's license?"

"A week ago."

Yuna gripped the steering wheel; While answering his questions......

"Don't talk to me now—"

Then she added.

However, even if she didn't say it, she could see her nervousness.

Because, it's different from when you practice...... This is a real battle!

It's no wonder if you don't get nervous!

It's better to say that even she admires herself......

Until now, he has been able to achieve a calm as an understatement-

It's incredible!

"Are you nervous right now, Yuna?"

“......！”

She didn't answer this question, which seemed to hit the nail on the head. However, it can be seen that it is clearly shaking!

The appearance of sweating profusely is undoubtedly ironclad evidence!

"It's okay, if it were you, you could do it-"

However, it is not the trivial matter of "whether she can do it" that worries her, that is......

Have enough confidence in your skills......

There is no doubt about that.

Instead, she was worried if Lemuel was injured by her own negligence......

I will definitely have to be ruthlessly criticized by my sister when the time comes!

At this moment, I want to avoid such an outcome no matter what.

However, the more I care about this kind of thing, the more nervous I become-

"Nonsense, of course I can do something of this magnitude!"

But now she's still as strong as ever—

It's like you're deliberately competing with someone......

In the final analysis, there is only one object that can make her unconsciously serious about something-

There is no doubt that it is his sister...... Seriously, is this necessary to care?

After all, in a way, both of them are very good, huh?

After a while, Lemuel, who really couldn't stand it, couldn't help but persuade her-

"If you're too nervous to do it, you can change it to me......"

Of course, this offer was rejected by her without thinking.

"No!"

After that, they stopped at a café near the corner.

- Although the location is not remote, it is by no means conspicuous......

And the reason why I stopped here was only because Riveria was working part-time as a waitress here.

So I waited for her to go back together after work......

That's how it was intended.

As a result, the moment I came in and sat down, I was complained-

"Really, didn't I say no? And I'm on duty today, so there's a chance I'll stay late......"

"It's okay, we're not in a hurry anyway. Wait for you—right? ”

Ignored...... And it's a matter of course, which has to hit Lemuel quite hard.

"It won't be good if you cooperate a little!"

However, there is still a gap between the resentment in the heart and the actual expression of it......

To put it simply, it's just cowardice.

But since she didn't say anything against it, what does it mean that she can do so?

I'm not sure, but in short, first-

"Anyway, can I order a cup of coffee?"

This time it was Yuna who spoke.

"Yes, yes...... The menu is on your left-hand side—"

It was only then that he noticed Riveria's current identity and dress.

It's just an ordinary-looking work uniform – but somehow, he always feels that the design is a little too sensational......

Mainly...... The neckline is too low, as well as the skirt is too short.

Even if I don't hate miniskirts, this exposure is ......

It really made him a little unsure where to put his eyes.

And it must have been discovered by this guy......

So it's better not to look at her again, right? Otherwise, it will be more completely exposed!

"In that case, I'll have a drink too—"

The two took the opportunity to summon Riveria......

"Anyway, are you two a little bit of a communiqué personal vendetta? I'm working right now, huh? I don't have time to play such a joke with you! ”

In short, Lemuel kept asking for all kinds of desserts and free refills, and the store manager said to her directly-

"You don't have to be busy, how about spending time with your friends?"

The smile on her face had to make her worry if the day was in vain......

“...... That, Miss Riveria? Why are you glaring at me? ”

"Let's talk about the ugly things first, if my hourly salary is ruined today, you will pay double!"

"Huh?!"

These words immediately made his face bloodless......

So, in an instant, I decided to try it by pretending not to know anything......

But if it works, there are ghosts!

Especially when the subject is Riveria......

It's even more hopeless.

"I don't know anything, do I?"

"Anyway, if my salary is deducted today, you have to be responsible for compensation."

"Also, none of these things are free, remember to pay the bill when you're done eating later!"

- Well, I won't eat a bite from now on!

As he spoke, he pushed the rest of the dessert to Yuna, who was eating deliciously......

"How much have I eaten so far?!"

"Hmm. It's a total of 15,500 yuan, you heard it right......"

“？！”

In an instant, Lemuel trembled with fright......

To be honest, he looks like he's lost in the air right now.

"Dead? Hey——! ”

And things like: Our relationship is so iron, can't we look at this for free? Or a discount?

This kind of thing was almost rejected by Riveria without hesitation......

- "Please pay the bill." ”

"Are you the devil?"

Then she repeated it......

- "Please pay the bill." ”

In other words, she treats Lemuel as an "ordinary guest" at this moment.

“...... Riveria, that's—"

"We do not accept installment payments."

“......”

So far, I have once again experienced the other side of this guy.

In a torturous sense......

"Can't I pay it......?"

Unexpectedly, after only a short while, there was only a fraction of the money in Lemuel's bank card.....

Moreover, whether it is enough to buy a bun is another matter......

It's just too much!

In an instant, he stared at Riveria, who was busy with his work......

I can't even help but wonder if the reason why it has become like this is because of the accident of making friends.

Because, no matter what, this guy is a little ruthless, right?!

And for Riveria, it was actually very hard to pretend that nothing had happened in front of him who was so embarrassed.

As a result, the moment the three of them returned to the car together, she reached her limit-

"Hahaha, hahaha, what's your expression? Burst! ”

I couldn't stop laughing, and I laughed directly in the seat!

"You're too ruthless, aren't you? Is the total price of those things really that much? ”

"All the products in our store are clearly priced, right? Guest? ”

As soon as the words fell, he couldn't laugh again.

"Then again, who told you not to look at the price before ordering? It's self-inflicted......"

"That's because you told me it's all free?!"

Lemuel looked angry and devastated for a moment, and his face was loveless.

"I just said you can refill your coffee for free, right? I didn't say anything else. ”

Anyway, between the two of them, this kind of unfolding is something that Yuna is used to—

However, she didn't know why she was upset.

"Can you be quiet for a while?"

As a result, it is natural to be poured cold water on the head, right?

"Yes, I'm sorry......"

By the way, this kind of development is also a common occurrence to some extent.

Soon after, we arrived home...... It's just that the moment I stepped into the house again, I actually felt like I hadn't felt for a long time......

Perhaps, it is closer to describe it as relieved?

"What are you doing? Let's go! ”

As she spoke, Riveria squeezed past him as he wandered.

"I'm going to make dinner, there's still leftover drinks in the fridge, you can take it yourself."

As soon as she finished speaking, Yuna walked into the kitchen......

Now, however, there is one less person in this seemingly harmonious atmosphere-

How slow is it for me to realize this until now......

At the same time, however, Leela was dragged by Levi to a bar near the precinct.

"Why here?"

"Don't be so nervous, although this is a serious matter. But your expression is too serious, isn't it? ”

As he spoke, he threw her a mirror—

As a result, even Leela herself was frightened by her expression after this......

"Look? That's why I said I'm going to take you out and relax—"

"No, no, no, it's not a problem at all, is it?!"

"I don't know how to drink, it's 'a glass pour' to say it's ugly."

"Isn't it embarrassing for me that you still insist that I accompany you to this kind of place?"

"Wouldn't it? Are you kidding me? ”

Levi couldn't help but be dumbfounded after hearing this......

"Really, I can't even drink beer, let alone whiskey!?"

"Besides, didn't you say you had 12 hours left on a reconnaissance mission?"

"If I'm drunk, who's going to go with you?"

Speechless in the blink of an eye by her earnestness, Levi had no choice but to order a regular carbonated drink for her—

"That's all right, right?"

"Ah......h

The purpose of this trip was just to relieve her overly nervous emotions, and at the same time to hope that she would not have extra stress.

That's it at best......

In other words, he didn't really care about the place or what he drank. As long as the goal is achieved-

"So, where are we going?"

“......”

However, at this moment, he has to admit that once this guy enters this situation, he may be even more exaggerated than himself.

That is to say, she is a typical workaholic -

I just hope she doesn't push herself too hard.

If you fall into that kind of cycle, you will definitely lose something inadvertently.

After that, the two came to what looked like a mine near the end of the southeastern mountain range......

This is undoubtedly the area marked on the map with anomalous reconnaissance.

"Recently, disappearances have been happening every now and then, so I've added more people in other areas where they are frequent—"

"As a result, I'm a little stretched thin—"

"That's why you're asking me for help?"

"That's it, the latest disappearance report is from here."

"That's right...... I know. ”

Immediately after confirming each other's thoughts, the two stepped into the mine, which seemed to have been abandoned for a long time.

In the space that seemed to be shrouded in darkness, what they saw was—

"That's ...... What the? ”

Is that...... It's hard to describe in words, and if you have to describe what you've seen, I'm afraid no one can express it well!

"That's no joke, Levi...... Can you see what they're doing? ”

That is, it can only be described by the word "all over the mountains", which means that this place has already become a paradise of "beasts" without realizing it!

"I don't know, I can't see clearly...... But I'm sure it's not a good thing. ”

Both of them clearly understood each other-

"Maybe I stabbed a hornet's nest...... We are now. ”

"Are you going to destroy them here?"

Unexpectedly, just as she was about to ask this, Levi had already quietly groped his way to the place where "must not be approached"!