Chapter 41: Christmas
"What's going on today? Didn't sleep well last night? I've been yawning. Taking advantage of Yuemi's yawning, He Qiuzhi, who was sitting next to her, stretched out her finger and poked her face, and then stuffed a piece of chocolate into her slightly open mouth when she subconsciously turned around, "Merry Christmas by the way, Yueyue." β
The chocolate dissolves on the tip of the tongue, luscious and lightly creamy with a hint of milk that spreads quickly in the mouth.
"How does it taste?" He Qiuzhi threw a smug look at Ji Kaiwei, who was watching from afar, and took out a piece of disassembled tin foil from the box containing chocolates, staring at Yuemi's ruddy lips, looking eager to try.
"Well, it's delicious~" Yue Mi smiled as sweetly as the chocolate in her mouth, and then tilted her head to avoid the chocolate He Qiuzhi stuffed over, "Don't feed me...... Feel so shy......"
"Eh~ Is this going to rob me of one of the great joys of life?" didn't care, He Qiuzhi put the chocolate in her hand into her mouth, put the box of chocolates in Yuemi's hand, and joked with her chin propped up.
"When Tsukimi eats, she always feels like a small animal, and people can't help but want to eat." She gestured to the appearance of the small animal with her empty left hand, and then looked at Yuemi's slightly puffed up face and slightly dissatisfied appearance, laughed happily, and changed the topic, "Anyway, have you started staying up late lately recently?" I look very sleepy today. β
Hearing this, Yuemi's face suddenly darkened.
"It's not like that, and besides, I don't want to talk about it if I can......"
Because when I talk about it, I think of last night...... No, I already remembered!
As if the body recalled the feeling of being hugged in the arms by the female cartoonists who heard that Yuemi's parents were no longer there, and now they lived alone, Yuemi couldn't help but shake her body.
Although I am grateful that they care so much about themselves, Tsukimi still thinks that her parents are just missing, and after all these years, Tsukimi has long been used to living alone in that empty home, not to mention that there is now a certain ghost.
So now Yuemi is really not as lonely as they say.
As for the reason why it is so difficult...... That's because after Yuemi went home, she was knocked on the phone by Weng Ruyu, who had calculated the time, basically to ask Sanshan, who served as the original work, that is, whether Lin Lin had conceived the follow-up plot development of "Death Note".
Of course, Lin Lin is confident about this, but for various reasons, now Weng Ruyu seems to firmly believe that Sanshan and Sanchuan live together - in a sense, it seems to be a fact.
After all, it was almost eleven o'clock when Yuemi went home, and Yuemi herself didn't know the next plot arrangement of "Death Note", so when Weng Ruyu called, she asked about Lin Lin next to her on the spot, so it was inevitable to give Weng Ruyu such an impression.
Although Yuemi was very happy to learn that his comics would be published smoothly, but because Weng Ruyu's phone sleep time was also delayed a lot, it was close to the early morning when he took a shower, and now the next day, that is, after two classes in the morning, the big class will naturally seem a little sleep-deprived.
"Anyway, don't talk about this, Qiu Zhi, give, Christmas present." Receiving chocolates as a Christmas gift, of course Yuemi couldn't have returned the gift, she took out the painting in the report folder from her schoolbag and handed it to He Qiuzhi, "It's just a simple lead color, it's okay, right?" β
Although He Qiuzhi said before that it doesn't matter what she gives to, but Yuemi is the type that doesn't have any friends, so she has always put a lot of thought into her cherished friend Yuemi, so she deliberately looked for the character design of the comic called "Golden Retriever Counterattack Diary" that He Qiuzhi said she liked on the Internet, and then drew a hand-drawn picture of the comic heroine ready to be used as a gift - of course, it can't be copied, but Yuemi is also quite good as a painter, How could a gift for a friend be hastily copied.
"Wow~ It's Zhaiying, Yuemi, did you draw it?! Did you draw it yourself?! I love it! Thank you! He Qiuzhi's eyes lit up, and she took Yuemi's painting with a happy face and shouted, completely attracting the attention of the surrounding classmates.
Suddenly stared at by many people, Yuemi's face was slightly red, and she lowered her head and prepared to pretend that the ostrich was blind to those sights.
Fortunately, the paintings in He Qiuzhi's hands can attract the attention of others even more, so those classmates who made a fuss did not come to Yuemi's side, but gathered around He Qiuzhi's side.
Sure enough, I still don't like to be the center of sight of others......
It's nice not to get caught asking this and that. When he breathed a sigh of relief, there was suddenly a rather delicate small box in Tsukimi's sight.
Raising her head, it was Ji Kaiwei, who still looked cold, she just stretched out the box in her hand and looked at Yuemi directly, and because of her aura that no one approaches, the classmates who originally planned to come over to talk to Yuemi naturally dispelled this idea.
"Classmate Ji Kaiwei, ...... this?" Although he could already guess it, Yuemi still asked for the sake of safety.
"It's okay to tell me to open a micro," quite forcefully stuffed the box into Yuemi's arms, Ji Kaiwei glanced away a little, "Christmas gifts, painting in winter, hands will be cold, these are gloves." β
Actually, I don't really like to wear gloves...... After all, Yuemi likes the feeling of direct contact between her hand and the barrel of the pen, and Lin Lin usually prepares something to warm her hands when she paints at home.
But of course, this kind of thing will not be said, this is a Christmas gift specially prepared by people, and it would be too rude to say it like that.
"Thank you, Ji ...... Uh, open micro ...... I will cherish the use of it~" Under Ji Kai's slightly meaningful gaze, Yuemi changed her mouth a little subtly, and then coughed lightly, suppressing the subtle awkwardness in her heart, "That, I've already drawn the illustration you told me before, and it's inconvenient to bring it to school because of the size, if you have time...... That, Kaiwei, can you come and get it? β
"Slow, slow! Does it sound like you're going to Yueyue's house! It's too cunning to invite only this Snow Maiden! I'm going too! β
Before Ji Kaiwei could answer, He Qiuzhi, who seemed to have gotten rid of the other classmates, rushed out from the side and strongly inserted into the conversation between the two.
Yuemi was a little embarrassed, waved her hand and said, "It's just to take the painting I said before...... And I don't have anything fun at home. β
It's just a ghost who takes pleasure in playing tricks on me......
"I don't care, I don't care! Anyway, I just won't allow that Snow Girl and Yueyue to be left alone! Covering her ears and in Yuemi's sight of crying and laughing, He Qiuzhi was just messing around like a child.
"Okay...... Let's make an appointment on Saturday, and say in advance that there really isn't anything fun in my house......" Couldn't help He Qiuzhi, Yuemi looked at Ji Kaiwei, who had been silent since just now, and seemed to be thinking about things, and asked her for advice.
Noticing Yuemi's eyes, she nodded immediately, as if she didn't have any opinion.
"Ah, by the way, speaking of which, Yueyue, isn't it often seen in comics that kind of Christmas party scene? Although I don't have that kind of opportunity at school, Yueyue, you don't live on campus, are you ready to have a Christmas party with anyone? As soon as she finished talking about a topic, He Qiuzhi, who was a little whimsical, immediately started the next topic, and I don't know how she thought of going there.
Lin Lin's words, probably really prepared......? Tsukimi was a little unsure, after all, that guy would often do things that surprised her.
"Ah...... Is there really one?! Yuemina's thinking look naturally did not escape He Qiuzhi's eyes, and when she said this, even Ji Kaiwei looked at it, "Could it be that Yueyue has that?" Although it wasn't revealed at school, I actually had a boyfriend or something? After all, it's hard to imagine having a Christmas party with your family! Let's be with a lover! β
No, I'm just talking casually, is Yueyue so mature! Covering her face, He Qiuzhi suppressed her excitement and volume, and couldn't help but think about it, after all, she also knew that this was not something that could be said out loud casually.
"There's no such thing!" Yuemi's volume rarely increased by a few notches, but she immediately reacted and immediately lowered her voice, and her slightly baby fat face flushed, "How can I have a boyfriend!" β
I can't even imagine what it would be like to stay with any boy! That kind of thing is terrible!
"Alright, you two should hurry back! The class bell is ringing! β
"Huh...... Okay, okay......"
Although He Qiuzhi and Ji Kaiwei both went back to their seats, until the class bell rang, the light pink on Yuemi's face did not dissipate for a long time.
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Winter nights always arrive early, and because of Christmas, the streets are beautifully decorated, with colorful lights and snowflake-shaped stickers everywhere, and Christmas-limited music is also resounding in every corner of this shopping street, and in the center of the street, a Christmas tree full of decorations shines under the night sky, making many people stop and stay.
Among them was Yuemi, who came to buy ingredients, and she looked up at the Christmas tree full of small plastic gifts, and sighed heavily.
"Christmas......"
This kind of lively festival seems to have nothing to do with me...... At this time last year, it seemed that he was still "playing hide and seek" with Lin Lin.
Recalling the appearance of a person and a ghost, the corners of Yuemi's mouth unconsciously curled slightly.
"It's been a year...... I feel like the house is so lively......"
In fact, I still like a quiet home, but the feeling of such a noisy ...... Not bad too?
Suddenly, there was a moist feeling on his face, which made Yuemi subconsciously raise her head.
One after another, it was a pure white thing that slowly fell like fluff, falling from the sky without hurry, and then melting away.
"Snow ...... This year, White Christmas, ......" muttered, Tsukiya reached out and held it to her chest, caught a snow-colored petal, and watched it fade away at the temperature of her palm, leaving invisible droplets of water, "Probably a good sign...... Let's go back early~"
No longer staying, Yuemi walked briskly, because at home, there was a guy who liked to bully people and was still waiting for her.
By the time Tsukiya returned home, the snow had already fallen.
Patting off the snowflakes on his body under the eaves, Yuemi opened the door of the house, and suddenly the familiar smell of food poured into his nose.
"Yuemi, welcome home, if you don't come back, I'm going to have a headache, because I just ordered a turkey for takeout......" Coming out of the hall, Lin Lin babbled when he saw Yuemi.
She's really ready to celebrate Christmas.
Looking at Lin Lin who was floating towards him blankly, Yuemi's mind suddenly remembered what He Qiuzhi had said during the day.
γChristmas party with lovers......γ
If there is a lover like Lin Lin who can take care of people, can always accompany me, is very gentle, and will not be so bad-hearted...... Maybe that's good?
Wait, wait, what was I thinking!
slapped his face violently, and Yuemi startled Lin Lin.
"What's wrong? Yuemi, all of a sudden......"
Approaching Yuemi, brushing away the water droplets that were still stained on Yuemi's head, Lin Lin complained.
"Nothing!" Yuemi slapped Lin Lin's hand away and rushed to the hall almost trotting through her, and then stopped by the wall, holding on to the wall and turning around, "That, Lin Lin...... If ......"
"What?"
ββ¦β¦ Nothing! β
"Strange kid."
"It's not surprising! Everything you have to say is your fault! β
"Blame me?!"
"That's right! It's your fault! β
Angrily took off his coat and hung it on the hanger, and he didn't know what he was angry about, Yuemi went to the sofa and buried his face with a small pillow.
"Okay, okay, then it's all my fault, it's all my fault." Looking at Yuemi, who was angry with herself, Lin Lin couldn't cry or laugh, and then floated to her side and gently poked Yuemi's forehead, "So, what's wrong?" β
"There really isn't anything!" The sound coming from the pillow was a bit urn-like, Yuemi turned her body slightly, but her eyes were secretly looking at Lin Lin, "...... That, Lin Lin, will you stay by my side all the time? β
ββ¦β¦ Poof, did you just want to ask this after a long time? β
Lin Lin laughed out loud, grabbed the pillow and threw it away, and then pinched Yuemi's face.
"Really, what are you thinking?"
"Isn't it a matter of course to be there for you all the time? I've said it since the first meeting, I'm the spirit behind you! β