[Ash King Walks] Trek across the Star River

After talking on the phone with Kiyase, the prince read a book in the room again, and only reluctantly left his manga kingdom when it was time for dinner, preparing to go downstairs to the kitchen for food.

"Prince, this way!"

In the twins' room next door, Musa leaned out to greet him.The prince was concentrating on reading just now, and the noise from the outside world didn't enter his ears at all. Only now did he feel that it was very loud.

"How do you eat here tonight?"

Room 201 where the twins live is the most spacious room in Zhuqing Zhuang, so everyone wants to have a big meal, hold a reception, etc., so they gather here to spend a pleasant night together.In the past, such gatherings were held almost every month. Since Kiyose and the others graduated, it has become more and more difficult to gather people.Because only Kiyase can twist ten people with different moods into one rope, and now that he is elsewhere, the rope will be loose.

People's hearts are not scattered, but I always feel that what he once lit up in my heart has become a thing of the past.

The prince followed Musa into the room, and was very surprised to see the table full of food and drink, "This is—"

The child prodigy said, "Our prince is here, welcome!"

Everyone clapped their hands and said in unison, "Happy birthday!"

The prince did not expect that besides the blessing from Brother Hui, there would be such a birthday party waiting for him.No matter how indifferent he is to the real world, when he feels the care of others, he is as indifferent as a prince, and he is deeply moved, "Thank you everyone. In the comics, only the protagonist's birthday will be treated like this."

The child prodigy said, "Prince, you are the absolute protagonist today." He and Niko took off their aprons and sat down with everyone, and Azo was the last one to join because he was watching the heat of the chicken soup.Usually everyone takes turns to cook, and it is rare for the three of them to cook together, which shows that they are serious about this meal.There is wine and meat on the table, and the dishes are rich. For the residents of Zhuqingzhuang who are often struggling with living expenses, it is not an exaggeration to call it a "dinner banquet".

A large pizza sits in the center of the table, its golden crust studded with chunks of pineapple and grilled meat.

"Did you bake this pizza yourself?" asked the prince.

Nigu waved his hand and said, "I bought it, I bought it. You overestimate the average cooking skills of our Zhuqing Village."

"No, I'm the least qualified person to comment on cooking skills... I'm sorry to trouble you, senior Nigu, to cook so many dishes on purpose."

"It's nothing." Nigu stretched his waist, "If Hui Er was here, we wouldn't need to mess around here."

The child prodigy smiled and nodded, agreeing, "Yes."

The twins took out a pack of candles from nowhere, and stuck them on the pizza one by one. Jota explained, "I finished eating the prince's cake just now, so I didn't light any candles, so I used these to make up for it."

Shiroji went on to say, "It's too much, everyone. I used the room of Jota and me as the birthday venue, and kept it a secret from us until the last moment. Why didn't you say that you want to celebrate the prince's birthday earlier? Jota and I can also go together Help!"

Nigu said with a headache, "No, you two are spared..."

Even Musa said, "If I tell the twins, I'm afraid I will inform the prince in the next second."

"Although I'm not very good at concealing things, luckily I didn't let down the trust of my seniors." Haru Matsuoka put his hands on his chest, looking relieved.

The twins became even more impatient, "Even Xiaochun...? No way, the two of us don't know about it!"

The prince raised his hand, "And me." He asked everyone, "Could it be that everyone knows that today is my birthday?"

Ah Zuo said, "Second Brother Hui revealed it. He originally wanted to celebrate your birthday together tonight, but unfortunately the time could not be arranged, so the birthday party was handed over to me, Senior Nigu, and Senior Prodigy."

The child prodigy added, "It's a birthday party, but it's actually not a very innovative event, it's just a gathering for dinner."

The prince said sincerely, "No, this is already a great surprise, and I am very grateful for everyone's kindness."

Shiroji was still muttering something like "Why didn't Brother Hui tell us", the child prodigy comforted him, "Okay, let's wait for the prince to make a wish, and then we can share the pizza."

Matsuoka Haru said obediently, "I'll light the candles."

Musa wanted to turn off the lights, but was stopped by the child prodigy, "Don't leave your seat, I'm afraid I won't find you after turning off the lights."

Finally Ah got up and turned off the light.He stood by the switch, looking from a distance at the prince who clasped his fingers and closed his eyes to make a wish.The small flame of the candle trembled slightly, reflecting that handsome face also flickering.

I don't know what kind of wish the prince will make.

Ah Zuo was thinking, when suddenly he saw the other party raised his head, and the moment they looked at each other, it seemed as if they had talked a thousand words.

After the prince made his wish, he leaned close to the candle and blew a big breath, and the candle went out.Untidy applause sounded, Kakuro turned the light back on again.

Everyone booed and asked the prince what wish he had made."Nothing," said the prince.

"What? How is it possible!"

"I just put on a pose and pretended to make a wish. In the atmosphere just now, if I just said 'I don't want to make a wish', wouldn't it spoil everyone's interest."

Matsuoka Haru asked curiously, "But, does Kashiwazaki-senpai have any wishes in his heart that he wants to realize?"

The prince replied, "Now I have more than I want." He looked at his junior and smiled and said, "I'm not that greedy yet."

As for the presents, what Nigu gave was the steel wire man made by himself, a set of seven, which was bigger than the ones made before, and looked more twisted and weird; the prodigy gave a beautiful notepad; Musa gave Matsuoka Haru's gift was a white rabbit pendant, saying that he felt that Kashiwazaki-senpai was as gentle and demure as a rabbit in his heart, and was laughed at by everyone for a long time.

What the prince unwrapped this time was a gift from Ah Zuo, in a simple package with a pair of knee pads inside.

The prince was silent for a moment, then said, "Thank you. However, I have already retired."

"But the prince still exercises on the treadmill every night, doesn't he." Ah walked towards the prince's room and pointed, "I can hear the sound of the ceiling every night."

The prince fell silent.He hated running, maybe even hated it.That man was well aware of this from beginning to end.

Participating in Hakone Ekiden is just because it is "his" dream, nothing more.It was this simple reason that supported me throughout the long year, no matter how painful and embarrassing it was, I was determined to persevere to the end.

I have read countless comics about dreams, but this is the only time I want to protect a person's "dream" in the real world.

Does that person know about this?The prince couldn't be sure.

The only thing that is certain is that when you run, you will be closer to that person in a sense.Therefore, even if it is painful, it becomes a habit unconsciously.

After the birthday party, all those who ate ready-made meals, except the prince, consciously went to wash the dishes.Niguo went back to his room and continued to fight in front of the computer. The prodigy helped the juniors carry the dishes to the kitchen downstairs. Ah Zuo felt embarrassed to be idle and wanted to help, but was dragged into his room by the prince.

No matter how many times he came here, being in this dark manga mountain still made Ah Zuo's heart shudder.

"prince?"

The prince put the gifts he received on the desk one by one, "Thank you today."

Ah Zuo quickly said, "Well, if the prince is satisfied, that's great."

"Let's go."

"Ok?"

"You like him, don't you?"

"What, what..."

The prince turned his head to look at the panicked Ahzo, and smiled relaxedly, "You know who I'm talking about." He lowered his head, his long eyelashes covered his gentle eyes, and there was no trace of confusion in his tone, "My mood , In fact, you have already noticed it, haven’t you.”

Facing such a magnanimous prince, Canahara Zou has no room for self-defense.