novelaction Chapter 262 The Weak Xiao Xiang Who Tried to Confess His Feelings?
Chapter 262 The Weak Xiao Xiang Who Tried to Confess His Feelings?
When Toyokawa Shoko opened her eyes and woke up at dusk, it was already this time.
"Bai Qiu..."
The first thing Xiao Xiang did upon waking was to call out Bai Qiu's name, but she received no reply; only silence answered her.
"Bai Qiu?"
The weak and confused Xiao Xiang called out softly again, feeling that his palms had become empty.
She sat up in bed and quickly scanned the dark room. The small room was completely visible, but she couldn't find Bai Qiu.
Finally, my gaze lingered briefly outside the window, where the setting sun was still desperately casting its last rays, and the clouds in the sky were dyed a brilliant red.
Shoko Toyokawa then realized that it was getting late.
I took out my phone and glanced at the time: 17:57 PM.
It turns out it’s already so late.
Bai Qiu... has also left.
With her eyelids drooping, Xiangzi's already low spirits deepened, and a sense of loss quickly spread through her heart.
Toyokawa Shoko involuntarily curled up, hugging her knees with both hands, her fair chin resting on them, somewhat annoyed that she had fallen asleep.
My eyes, red and swollen from crying this morning, welled up with tears again.
Yes, Bai Qiu is so busy, and she also has two other bands, so it's impossible for her to spend all day with her.
Xiangzi thought to himself, but couldn't help but think, "If only I could keep Bai Qiu by her side."
Shoko Toyokawa remained in that position, sitting blankly on the bed.
After an unknown amount of time, the empty stomach seemed unable to resist protesting to its owner, complaining that it hadn't eaten all day and was hungry.
But Toyokawa Shoko still had no intention of getting out of bed.
until—
"Dong dong!"
Suddenly there was a knock on the door, and... it sounded like Bai Qiu's voice?
"Come on, come on!"
Xiangzi quickly perked up, threw off the covers, and without even putting on his shoes, hurriedly got out of bed barefoot and ran to the entrance to open the door.
The moment she opened the door, she saw the face she had been longing for. Toyokawa Shoko's eyes cleared again, and her melancholy face lit up with joy.
"Bai Qiu, you're back."
Feeling a surge of excitement, Toyokawa Shoko instinctively wanted to throw herself into Shiraaki's arms, just like she had done that morning.
But then she suddenly realized that she had no reason to do so now, so she could only reluctantly and silently withdraw her arms.
In addition, the item that Bai Qiu was holding also hindered Toyokawa Shoko's movements.
"I am back."
Bai Qiu responded with a smile, and at the same time mentioned the packed dinner, saying, "Is Xiangzi awake? It seems I came back just in time. I bought dinner, and I'll have dinner with you tonight."
Their curious gazes fell upon the bag of food in Bai Qiu's hand.
It turned out that Bai Qiu hadn't left; he had gone out to buy her dinner.
A warm feeling rose in Xiangzi's heart, and a bright smile bloomed on his face: "Okay!"
Under the soft yellow light, the quiet room became warm and inviting as the two chatted.
Considering that Xiangzi lives alone, he might not want to eat well in order to save money, and he also shed so many tears in the morning, which must have depleted his energy.
Therefore, Bai Qiu's packed dinner was quite sumptuous. The once unobstructed table was now filled with all sorts of side dishes, both meat and vegetables, emitting an enticing aroma.
"By the way, Xiangzi, there's something I need to tell you about your father."
After eating a few bites of food and recovering for a while, Bai Qiu noticed that Xiangzi's complexion had improved a lot and felt that the time was about right, so he took the initiative to bring up the matter of Fengchuan Qinggao.
"Ugh?"
Toyokawa Shoko paused for a moment, then put down her bowl and chopsticks, lowered her head to the other side, remained silent for a few seconds, and then let out a somewhat reluctant and aggrieved voice:
"...I don't want to hear that person's name right now."
Seeing Xiangzi's reaction, Bai Qiu couldn't help but think to himself:
Toyokawa Kiyoshi, it seems you won't have an easy time getting Shoko's forgiveness.
However, this was all Toyokawa Kiyoko's own fault.
"Ok, I know."
Bai Qiu gently patted Xiangzi's shoulder.
"Don't worry, Xiangzi. I've already taught that drunkard a lesson for you. He promised me that he's realized his mistake and will start changing from now on."
"lesson?"
Toyokawa Shoko listened to Bai Qiu's words in a daze, only half understanding.
She looked up at Bai Qiu in confusion, and the next second she suddenly realized something. Her golden eyes widened abruptly, and her expression became tense.
"Bai Qiu, did you...did you go to see him?"
"Yes." Bai Qiu nodded, "In the afternoon."
Upon hearing Bai Qiu's confirmation, Xiangzi's pupils contracted again, and he asked anxiously, "You fought with him? Are you alright?"
At the same time, Xiangzi had already lifted Bai Qiu's hands, which were resting on her thighs, and looked down to examine them.
"No, no, Xiangzi, don't worry."
Bai Qiu shook her head somewhat embarrassedly, then said, "He's not seriously injured."
Toyokawa Kiyotaka's body was so drunk that he looked like a ghost; he was no match for the young and strong Toyokawa Kiyotaka.
On the contrary, he had to control the force of each punch and kick he gave Toyokawa Kiyoko, so that he would feel enough pain to wake him up, but not actually hurt Shoko's father.
After carefully examining Bai Qiu's hand and finding nothing seriously wrong, Toyokawa Shoko breathed a slight sigh of relief.
But still feeling uneasy, he carefully examined Bai Qiu's body and face.
She felt both touched and guilty.
Bai Qiu has helped her so much, but she has never been able to do anything for him. On the contrary, she always causes him trouble.
Xiangzi also felt that he was lucky.
Even though she has suffered so much misfortune, Bai Qiu has always been there to help her.
If it weren't for Bai Qiu, she would probably look terrifying.
Mom is right. In the future, she will meet someone who will treat her well, someone she can love, and someone who can accompany her for life.
Toyokawa Shoko understood that she had met the right person.
Thinking of this, Xiangzi unconsciously gripped Bai Qiu's hand even tighter, feeling its warmth. He couldn't help but sniff, murmuring:
"Bai Qiu, thank you for everything you've done for me. I will remember it for the rest of my life, and I will... I will repay you."
At the end, Xiangzi was a little embarrassed, but he looked Bai Qiu straight in the eyes.
Bai Qiu nodded silently and smiled helplessly, then pressed down hard on the girl's slender hand.
Besides the lamp, Xiangzi also experiences terrifying gravity.
"Yes, Xiangzi."
Bai Qiu did not forget to convey what Toyokawa Kiyoko wanted to tell his daughter:
"Toyokawa Kiyotaka said that he would make changes from now on. He also knows that you don't want to see him now, but hopes that you will go back to see him after you see his changes."
Upon hearing this, Xiangzi's expression turned astonished, and he seemed somewhat incredulous.
Did that guy really say that?
However, she still believed what Bai Qiu had conveyed.
Xiangzi nodded slowly, “...Okay.”
She also felt a little less resentment towards her father and began to hope that Toyokawa Kiyoko could really make changes.
Otherwise, she really wouldn't acknowledge this father.
"Oh, right, Xiangzi, I have another gift for you."
After finishing talking about Toyokawa Kiyoko's matter, Bai Qiu decided to say something that would make Xiangzi happy.
"Gift?"
Xiangzi blinked, reluctantly letting go of Bai Qiu's hand, his face belatedly flushing red.
"Yes."
After Bai Qiu withdrew his hand, he took out a small black box from his pocket.
Before Bai Qiu even opened the gift box, Xiangzi earnestly promised, "I will definitely keep it safe."
Bai Qiu found it somewhat amusing, "Xiangzi, you haven't even seen what it is yet."
"No matter what it is, as long as it's given to me by Bai Qiu, I will keep it safe."
In the past, Xiangzi might have felt a little embarrassed to say this, but now she can easily overcome it.
"What if it's food?" Bai Qiu asked.
"Then, then! Then I'll..."
Toyokawa Shoko was eager to speak, but her mouth suddenly became knotted and she couldn't utter a word.
Yeah, what if Bai Qiu brought food instead?
Although she would be very happy, if she ate it, it wouldn't be able to be preserved, but if she didn't eat it, wouldn't it go bad?
Bai Qiu looked at Xiangzi with a teasing smile, and Xiangzi pouted, feeling a little embarrassed.
"Don't worry, it's not for eating."
No longer teasing Xiao Xiang, Bai Qiu opened the black box with practiced ease, revealing neatly folded black hair ribbons inside.
It wasn't the ring I was expecting. Well, that's understandable; a ring is too early for that, she hasn't even confessed her feelings yet.
But upon seeing that it was a beautiful and exquisite headband, Toyokawa Shoko's mood visibly brightened.
It just so happens that the one she's wearing on her head is getting a bit old, so she'll wear the one Bai Qiu gave her from now on.
She should always wear it, as if Bai Qiu were by her side.
"It's a hairband. Thank you, Bai Qiu. I really like it."
Xiangzi carefully held the two black hair ribbons as if they were precious treasures, winked at Bai Qiu, and said, "Now I can keep them safe."
Bai Qiu smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Xiangzi."
"Bai Qiu..."
"what happened?"
Bai Qiu, who was just about to continue eating, asked.
Xiangzi handed over the headband with both hands, her cheeks slightly flushed, and mustered her courage to ask, "Could you help me put it on?"
"Okay." Bai Qiu took the headband from Xiangzi's hand. "But I have no experience, so I might not know how to tie it properly."
"it does not matter."
Upon hearing Bai Qiu's reply, Toyokawa Shoko's voice unconsciously rose, revealing his joy.
It's better that she has no experience; it proves she's the first.
Then Xiangzi moved his chair closer to Bai Qiu, turned around, and faced away from Bai Qiu.
Bai Qiu reached out and touched Xiangzi's soft yet slightly cool ponytail.
He easily untied the headband that Xiangzi was wearing, and Xiangzi's hair drooped down.
But then.
As Bai Qiu said, because she had no experience, she gently picked up a clump of Xiangzi's blue hair and had to spend a little more time studying it when tying on the new hairband.
But Xiangzi wasn't in a hurry; instead, he hoped that these wonderful moments could slow down a bit more.
After retying Xiangzi's ponytails on both sides of his head, Bai Qiu admired the result and smiled with satisfaction, feeling a sense of accomplishment.
"Xiangzi, where's the mirror?"
"What do you think? I'll adjust the parts that aren't good."
"No need." Toyokawa Shoko reached out and gently touched the ponytail, then smiled and shook her head at Bai Qiu. "Bai Qiu, I believe you."
Bai Qiu's hairstyle might not be the most beautiful, but it was her favorite.
"Is that so? Okay then." Bai Qiu said with some regret.
"Then let's..."
Just as Bai Qiu was about to suggest continuing to eat, otherwise the food would get cold.
Toyokawa Shoko spoke first: "Bai...Bai Qiu, I...I have a request."
"What? Xiangzi, you tell me." Seeing Xiangzi suddenly become shy, Bai Qiu looked at her curiously.
Toyokawa Shoko's fingers were intertwined and pressed against her knees. Her lips were bitten until they turned red and white. Finally, Shoko suddenly looked up and stared intently into Bai Qiu's eyes.
She made up her mind!
Toyokawa Shoko took a deep breath: "Can you..."