books44 Chapter 56 First Guidance for Shiina
Chapter 56 First Guidance for Shiina
Natsumi and Shiina Mahiru arrived at the family restaurant and entered together.
Apart from the staff, there were no customers on the first floor. At this time, no one would come here casually.
The two ordered a drink and went upstairs together.
"Yah hello~"
As soon as I reached the second floor, a lively greeting rang out.
Just listening to the sound makes one feel relaxed, as if a beautiful day is about to begin.
Following the sound, in the corner, Yui Yuigahama was waving, smiling brightly and looking very energetic.
"Good morning, Yuihama."
Natsumi and Shiina Mahiru walked over and sat down opposite her.
"Why are you here so early?" Xia Sheng asked.
"No, I just arrived recently."
"Is that so?" Xia Sheng glanced at the drink in front of her that hadn't decreased much and nodded.
"By the way, why did Yukinoshita say we should meet today? Is there something wrong?" Yui Yuigahama asked, puzzled.
"No rush, I'll explain when she arrives."
"Xia Sheng, explain yourself? Is it related to you? Is it related to that place?"
"Um."
"I understand." Yui Yuigahama nodded and didn't ask any more questions.
However, her bright eyes darted around, sizing up the two of them.
"Yuhihama, what's wrong?" Shiina Mahiru looked at her and asked softly.
Her gaze was still quite obvious.
"I have a question, but I don't know if I should ask it..." Yui Yuigahama withdrew her gaze and replied hesitantly.
"It's okay, go ahead and ask. Aren't we friends?" Shiina Mahiru smiled.
"Friend...really?" Yui Yuigahama was stunned for a moment, then her face lit up with surprise.
"What? Yuihama doesn't want to be friends with me?" Shiina Mahiru asked, feigning sadness.
"I want to do it! I want to be friends with Shiina."
"Hehe~ Since that's the case, we're friends now. Ask me anything you want to ask." Shiina Mahiru laughed.
She really likes Yui Yuigahama; she's so innocent and energetic.
It's wonderful to have such a person as a friend. She doesn't need to do anything; just being there makes you carefree.
"good!"
Yui Yuigahama nodded vigorously, then glanced at Natsuo, her expression becoming cautious again.
"Um... please forgive me if I've misunderstood, Shiina, are you and Natsuo... dating?"
"Hmm? Can you tell?" Xia Sheng raised his eyebrows and asked with a smile.
"They really are dating!" Yui Yuigahama exclaimed in surprise.
"We're not dating, Yuihama, don't listen to his nonsense," Shiina Mahiru denied calmly.
"Huh? Aren't you dating?"
"No, rather, how did you misunderstand?"
"Because...didn't you two come together? It seemed so natural..." Yui Yuigahama rubbed her hands awkwardly and explained in a low voice.
"You've misunderstood. I came with Natsuo simply because we're neighbors," Shiina Mahiru said truthfully.
"Neighbors? Is that even possible?"
"It's such a coincidence that this guy is always thinking about freeloading." Shiina Mahiru said with a helpless expression.
"Haha~ After all, Natsuo lives alone." Yui Yuigahama couldn't help but explain, as she knew about Natsuo's situation.
"Just one person... How did you know?" Shiina Mahiru looked at her suspiciously.
"Huh? You didn't know? Didn't Natsumi tell you?"
"He didn't say anything." Shiina Mahiru shook her head.
"Then... can I say it?" Yui Yuigahama asked Natsumi.
"Go ahead and say it, it's not a big deal," Xia Sheng said casually.
"This is a big deal! Natsuo, don't take it lightly!" Yui Yuigahama suddenly became agitated, her tone stern.
Xia Sheng noticed her concern and explained with a smile, "Don't worry, what I mean is, I've already moved on, everything's fine now."
"Oh, that's good then." Yui Yuigahama patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief.
"What exactly is going on with Natsuo?" Shiina Mahiru asked again, her brows furrowed.
Yui Yuigahama looks quite serious.
"Well... Natsuo... he lives alone." Yui Yuigahama stammered, trying to organize her thoughts.
"Isn't he just a...!"
Shiina Mahiru was stunned before she could finish speaking. Suddenly, she understood what Yuigahama Yui meant.
Xia Sheng will be living alone from now on.
"You... is that so?" Shiina Mahiru looked at Natsuo and asked to confirm.
"Yes, you don't need to worry about me. Didn't I tell you? I've already moved on." Xia Sheng said casually.
This is the only explanation he can offer. After all, his background is just a setting, something arranged for him by the world.
He didn't feel anything.
If it were before he transmigrated, he wouldn't have cared much. He had lived alone for nearly twenty years and had indeed moved on long ago.
"you......"
Shiina Mahiru stared blankly at Natsuo. She didn't know his situation, so she found it incredible. How could he, all alone, face life so positively?
She can't do it.
"How...how did you do that?" she couldn't help but ask.
"What? How do you do that?" Xia Sheng didn't understand what she meant.
"It means... being able to live alone, face everything, and remain positive."
"Because I'm looking forward to it," Xia Sheng replied directly.
He had high hopes for the world and treated the hardships he had experienced as trials.
"Looking forward to it..." Shiina Mahiru murmured the word involuntarily.
She had expectations, but all she ever got was disappointment.
"Shiina."
Seeing Shiina Mahiru's absent-minded look, Natsuo called out to her.
"What?"
Xia Sheng looked directly into her bewildered eyes and smiled slightly: "Actually, 'expectation' has other meanings as well."
"What else... does that mean?"
"Yes, one can live alone, and live well. And as long as you live, you will meet someone... an important person. An important person is not only someone you are related to by blood, but also a stranger."
"stranger......"
Shiina Mahiru knew what he meant; he was referring to her future marriage partner.
But if even blood relatives can't be considered important, how can a marriage partner be?
She didn't believe it because she herself was the evidence.
Marriage partners do not necessarily become a loving family, even after having children.
"Don't rush to conclusions."
Natsumi interrupted Shiina Mahiru's thoughts and said softly, "You can wait and look forward to it; it might appear soon."
"How could such a thing happen?" Shiina Mahiru shook her head, her tone tinged with despair.
"It will happen," Xia Sheng said firmly.
"You... what you said does have some credibility, so I'll give it a little hope." Shiina Mahiru forced a smile.
"it is good."
"Um..." Yui Yuigahama finally couldn't help but interject.
"Shiina, are you alright?"
No matter how naive she was, she could see that something was wrong with Shiina Mahiru, but it was something she couldn't tell outsiders.
"It's alright, don't worry." Shiina Mahiru quickly composed herself, regaining her usual gentle expression.
"But......"
"Alright, alright, why are you asking so many questions, you little kid?" Xia Sheng interrupted.
"I'm not a child!" Yui Yuigahama immediately retorted, dissatisfied.
"There's no difference. Wearing overalls, isn't that just being a kid?"
"Huh? She's so cute, isn't she...?"
"Stop being so cute, hurry up and ask Yukinoshita why she hasn't arrived yet, she's taking way too long..."
"Why do I hear people talking bad about me as soon as I arrive?"
A cold voice interrupted Xia Sheng's words.