Chapter 38
Find a place to hide so you won't be discovered.
He didn't want to go anywhere.
I want to stay by your side.
However, in the end, she chose to obey.
Airi needs him.
"Xia Youjie".
The man in the robe extended his hand to him, and he wasn't surprised to see him.
He had met this man once before.
...No, it was him when he was even younger.
"Want to come and hide here?"
"You don't want to put Airi in a difficult position, do you?"
He agreed.
"Is there anything I can do for you?"
The seemingly young and weak boy looked up and started negotiating with him.
What a perceptive child! No wonder he was able to protect Airi so innocently.
"Of course, you are the best knife in Airi's hands."
He did not deny that he was filled with melancholy and alienation.
Xia Youjie's first impression of this child was somewhat unusual—it was raining.
The whole world was shrouded in a misty rain, not a downpour, but the kind of extremely fine drizzle. It gradually covered his head, eyelashes, and face.
Soaked to the bone, his dark blue eyes swirled like eddies, silently swirling and gathering strength. Melancholy and loneliness permeated the rain.
He held an umbrella but didn't open it; the world was a painting, and he was waiting for someone who could awaken him.
[Yuichi.]
I am here.
Only Airi Matsuzaka can wield this sword.
Xia Youjie is only temporarily on loan.
This little guy's techniques are exceptionally useful; Xia Youjie can use them to his fullest potential.
Technique: Amplification.
Literally, he's a top-tier support character. Even Xia Youjie was tempted by him, but unfortunately, he's already willing to be someone else's saddle support.
Once bound together, they will never be apart, for better or for worse.
That's for sure; even after they die, they can still catch up and continue to be used as tools.
This must be the call of duty, the stirring of one's DNA.
That kid's insane. Airi, Airi, Airi keeps calling out that name. He must have killed a lot of people, right? He's pretty capable, managing to use a more supportive technique for assassination with unparalleled skill—love truly is a curse that can turn people into monsters.
That's how it is with Yuta Ekizoku, and it's also how it is with Yuichi Echizen.
It's absurd that one or two people's love affairs cross such boundaries.
"Keep up."
He followed behind the man named Xia Youjie, watching him blend into the crowd, watching his indifferent and contemptuous gaze as he looked at the people passing by, watching him maintain his clarity amidst the filth.
The young boy smiled silently, and stars rose from the deep, gloomy blue swamp, gradually emerging from the pool and illuminating his eyes.
He doesn't dislike Xia Youjie.
He doesn't hate any human or non-human beings who hate humans.
That way, he'll have fewer people to kill.
Airi would be happy too.
Let him erase all the harm done to her by others.
I love Airi the most, so it doesn't matter if I'm in a little pain.
Smile at me? It's okay if you can't smile, just let me touch you again.
It's so good to see you again.
I want to see you so soon, I don't want to leave you for even a second. But I will remember everything you say, and I want to do everything you want to do for you.
I long to be back by your side as soon as possible.
I think of you every single moment.
All the beautiful memories of the past have faded. He left Airi in the future, leaving her to face the world alone; now Airi has left him in the past.
Yuichi Echizen, who will forever live in his memories at age 11, has lost eight years of his life.
I'm so unwilling to accept this.
His affection for Airi will forever remain at the age of 11.
The older he gets, the more he likes her. He doesn't want to lose his feelings for Airi. This love is endless, and he can't bear to lose even a little bit, let alone eight years.
How much must 19-year-old Yuichi Echizen love her?
I want to make amends, I want to know, I want to get back what I lost.
His memories are filled with endless cycles, each ending abruptly at the age of 11.
The cycle repeats itself.
She ran under the shade of the trees, her skirt fluttering, her red hair blowing in the summer breeze, laughing heartily with unrestrained joy, and her clear eyes.
From a shy little girl who couldn't even speak clearly, to becoming everyone's darling.
She is still the same person I love.
Dancing within the safety perimeter created by Echizen Yuichi.
How carefree and joyful!
They were all things he liked.
He was lost in his memories, a smile on his face.
In the end, it emerged from my memory.
The memories were real and beautiful, making him want to stay.
No, that's absolutely not allowed.
The little Airi he remembered already had Echizen Yuichi by her side.
One person is enough.
But this older Airi needs me so much.
I want to stay by her side.
As long as she still needs Yuichi, Yuichi will definitely appear.
There were no stars in her eyes anymore.
It would be too sad to even lose a reason to cry for yourself.
I will shed tears for you, because I am in pain when you are in pain.
Leave it all to me. I'll handle everything you're not good at.
I've given you my second life, so make good use of it.
Because in this world I only love you, and I have no other choice but you.
You are my perfect answer.
There is nothing else in my eyes.
If death can make you remember me forever, etched in your heart, I will come to you a third time.
I will hear every cry you make.
Don't worry, if you want to win, I won't lose.
Airi has always been number one.
"Oh, right." Xia Youjie, who was walking ahead, turned around and glanced at him. Her narrow eyes blinked, and the smile on her face became more genuine. "You should still remember how you died, right?"
"Amamiya Emi."
I'll never forget that liar.
"I'm giving you this heads-up for Airi's sake." Xia Youjie recalled the scene he witnessed that day and became inexplicably certain that this trouble would return. That woman was no exaggeration to call herself a viper; getting rid of her was truly a headache.
However, she was always cautious and never had direct contact with him, always keeping her distance from his activities.
Cunning and ruthless, Airi is no match for her in scheming. But for now, at least Echizen Yuichi can keep her in check. Before that, we need to find her first.
"Amamiya Emi is with Airi." There's no doubt about that; she would definitely go to find Matsuzaka Airi the moment she woke up.
"It's at the vocational college."
He didn't know how she got in, but Amamiya Emi must have her own trump card.
Xia Youjie highly values Airi's potential, and if possible, no, he absolutely must get Airi on his side.
The Warlock's [Replica] and [Amplify] abilities—possessing these two would revolutionize the entire world of sorcery—isn't that a bit arrogant to say something like that?
As long as Airi Matsuzaka stays with him, Yuichi Echizen will stay too. Gaining her trust becomes extremely important.
In other words—
Xia Youjie stopped; they had arrived at their destination, the headquarters of the curse master Xia Youjie.
"Are you going back?"
"Go back, go back to Airi's side." Xia Youjie flicked his sleeve and nodded to the two girls in school uniforms who came out to greet him.
"Don't let your weapon lead to your master's demise. There's only one thing I need you to do now—bring her back from Amamiya Emi."
......
After a long while, Xia Youjie did not hear his response. He should not have remained silent when it came to Airi. When he turned around to look, he saw the little boy, who was no longer human, with tears streaming down his face, looking sorrowful and grief-stricken.
Can cursed spirits shed tears? He had never seen anything so unusual.
He kept repeating a name under his breath, tears streaming down his face; he was extremely sad.
Is he already dead?
Xia Youjie sighed softly.
Why is he always a step too late?
The same thing happened last time; if he had arrived earlier, he could have taken the person away before Gojo Satoru.
Perhaps bringing Echizen Yuichi back to her side sooner this time will change the outcome.
There are no "what ifs"—that's the most irresponsible excuse.
I'm sorry, Airi, I couldn't save you again.
Although I know there are no "what ifs," I still hope that if I could, I would save you once.
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