【Mi Ying】that side

They say: Britain is finally recovering.

Britain was busy enough in this period.

After the relationship with Europe has changed, he must concentrate on national affairs and need to carefully consider how to formulate self-interested rules and how not to fall behind other countries.

He frequented Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street with his human secretary, interviewed politicians and diplomats, and attended all recent European conferences as scheduled.His schedule is full, and most of the occasions he looks serious and hastily paced. He doesn't even have time to quarrel with his rival France, and even if he is occasionally provoked by Spain, he doesn't have time to distract himself from arguing with the other party.

His health also improved.Even though he was still so thin, his complexion finally returned to normal, and he no longer felt dizzy or vomited blood.He took this as a sign of an improving economy and that the pound had finally stopped falling all the way.His close Commonwealth nations were content with that, and his older brothers stopped making fun of him—they still needed him.

The UK fulfills its responsibilities and obligations as a qualified big country.Although the world situation is no longer controlled by him, he is still the proud, poisonous tongue, and a country with certain influence.

He was as strong and calm as ever.Beyond that, nothing more and nothing less.This is the world he is accustomed to. This world has clear rules and strict operating mechanisms. Such controllability makes him feel at ease.

No matter how much turmoil ever happened, even war - it is possible to pretend that nothing happened.

Besides, nothing really happened, nothing at all.

On only one occasion did Britain linger for a rare moment at the meeting in Brussels.That was already October.

After leaving other European countries, he slowly walked towards Germany, one of the organizers of the meeting, and handed the indigo bouquet in the drawer that he had ordered a long time ago: "Congratulations, Germany."

Changes in the European situation in recent years have alienated Britain and Germany a lot. The young man with a serious expression obviously did not expect to receive a blessing from "that not-so-kind Britain" on National Day. He took the bouquet hesitantly: "Thank you .”

"Don't get me wrong, this isn't just for you." Britain raised his chin and snorted softly, "This is for Prussia."

"Ah... thank you." After a moment of silence, Germany let out a sigh.

— Cornflowers.Take it as a greeting to the vanished kingdom.

The seasons flow in sequence.After being ordered by his boss to "please arrange work and rest reasonably", Britain's schedule was relaxed, and his secretary was even more relieved.

The small garden outside the manor house is being tended again, the bulbs are growing well, the freesias I'm experimenting with are showing pale yellow buds, and his favorite rose varieties, Sea Foam and Britannia, are producing plump white blooms With rose-red buds, it is especially beautiful against other evergreen plants.

In such a late autumn afternoon when there is no work schedule, Britain will move the wicker chair to the window, put the blanket on her knees, drink a cup of warm black tea, and occasionally look up at the flowers and plants in the garden during the breaks of reading or embroidery. When you are tired, you can listen to the wind in the courtyard and close your eyes to rest.The sunlight filtered by the light-transmitting curtains fell on his hair and eyebrows, golden like the magical light of an elf.

England did not know how long she had slept.His rather comfortable rest was forcibly interrupted by a loud knock on the door.

Xiao Huaxian flew to his side and whispered softly, "It's the United States."

Britain was taken aback.

He thought for a while before standing up, and put on a coat over his pajamas before walking towards the gate.

——This self-righteous, self-righteous, self-righteous America, which suddenly came to visit without an appointment at all.England frowned.

Of course, he didn't really complain. After all, the United States and he were very busy some time ago, and they haven't seen each other for several months.It's always good for friendly countries to visit each other occasionally.

Canada mentioned it on the phone before, saying that the United States seemed to have accidentally fallen from a high mountain during a military mountaineering exercise in the past few weeks and suffered several fractures on its body.Although the young man on the other end of the phone described America's injuries in a calm tone, and lamented that his recovery was amazing - this news still made Britain's heart ache.

After the phone call ended, he conceived his words for a long time, and after hesitating for a long time, he sent a message of condolences to the United States, which he thought was appropriate. He didn't feel relieved until the other party replied, "No serious problem, don't worry."

Occasionally, really just occasionally, in the middle of the night when I couldn't sleep, the UK would open the inbox and read the uncommon message from the US over and over again.

Britain took a few deep breaths before opening the door. The superpower that was said to have suffered a broken bone a while ago stood in front of him calmly, showing no signs of injury.He is still strong and energetic.

Britain secretly rejoiced that after receiving the text message, he did not call in a panic to inquire about the other party's injuries, and did not reveal superfluous care beyond the border—he was still the decent and reserved Britain.

The United States looked at the pajamas on the United Kingdom with a slightly surprised expression: "Wow, you are not sleeping."

"Unfortunately, you did interrupt my lunch break rudely, without prior appointment at all." Britain raised his chin in displeasure.

"It's almost evening, your lunch break must have been too long."

"Hmph...what's the matter?"

"I was attending a meeting in Scotland, and stopped by after the end. You must also know--the topic of trade."

"If you've come here to disturb my sleep to talk about business, I'll kick you out immediately."

"You will not."

The United States raised the corners of its mouth and smiled.The smile made Britain stupefied for a moment, he bit his lip, and let the guest from across the Atlantic enter the room sideways.

"London is colder than Washington."

"Um."

"It seems like we haven't seen each other for a while."

"……Um."

"I heard that your physical condition is particularly poor this year. How about it recently?" The United States said this with a sincere tone, and his eyes were fixed on the United Kingdom, which made him a little embarrassed.

"...It's really busy this year, I said it on the phone before." Britain replied in a low voice.

"It's true, but I always feel that your phone calls are quite absent-minded."

"...It's really not like you to pay attention to these details." Yingying cleared his throat, adding a bit of sarcasm to his tone.Then he lowered his head and carefully arranged the tea set and refreshments from the royal family, avoiding the eyes of the United States looking directly at him.

It's okay, I'm calm.Britain murmured silently in his heart.

"Well," the United States shrugged, "it seems that you are indeed all right."

"Hmm..." Britain carefully changed the subject, "I heard from Canada that you broke a bone during the mountaineering operation... Are you okay?"

"It's not mountaineering," the United States corrected him, "I just drove around Udall Point on the east coast, and encountered a small accident." It seemed to be an unpleasant experience, and Britain noticed that the United States' face sank slightly.

So he commented lukewarmly: "That's it...you still like to go to those remote places so much."

"It's just to relax." Chao Daguo raised his arm and waved it a few times, his tone was somewhat showing off his physical strength, "Anyway, I recover very quickly."

Britain reached out to pick up the cold cup of black tea and sipped it slowly.The taste of the cold tea was really bad, but he couldn't think of a better way to cover it up.He has always disliked small talk, and he hasn't been alone with the United States for a while, so he didn't know what to say for a while.

The United States picked up the coffee prepared for him by the United Kingdom, and suddenly asked, "Did you not prepare those nasty scones this time?"

"No." The elder country rolled his eyes at him.

"Haha." The young country then laughed.

The slightly awkward atmosphere finally eased a bit.Then they chatted one after another as usual, talking about unimportant topics, such as weather changes, rising sea levels, complaints to their bosses, mixed with a few words about the economic situation, and by the way mocking them The guys are out of luck.

No more than these, no less than these.This atmosphere makes Britain feel happy.

That's it.

This kind of America is the country with which he has a special relationship and his powerful ally.They can talk about serious work topics as well as superficial topics, they have common pursuits and enemies, and they are closer than other countries.

There is no more stable relationship than this.

The air was warm, and the bewildering sleepiness slowly returned.Britain felt that the words of the United States began to blur into a ball, like a buzzing sound.

"England, are you listening to me?"

Britain felt that her body was gradually sinking into the sofa, her head was drowsy, and her voice seemed to stick in her throat: "Sorry, America...I'm a little..." Even my eyes couldn't be opened.

He had only slept in the afternoon, but the tea polyphenols in the black tea failed to stimulate his nerves, and he was still sleepy.This is so weird.

"Are you tired?"

"……Um."

— buzz buzz, buzz buzz.

"Then you go to bed. I should go."

The British could hear these words clearly, and there was a hint of alienation in that friendly tone.

Everything is normal.

They will go on like this side by side, they will always be close and friendly America and Britain.He was striding forward, and he followed closely behind. They just need to keep this pace and maintain a relationship where no one will betray the other first.Moreover, no one will step on the line that should not be crossed without authorization.

This knowledge made him feel safe and secure.

So much the better.

That way he can slowly, eventually, stop confusing America with Alfred.

He would no longer suddenly shed tears facing the night sky, nor would he feel out of breath when he saw a green apple, and he would no longer be greedy for those hugs and kisses.The light of the stars and the sound of the waves are no different from hundreds of years ago.

His illness has been completely cured.

There was the sound of springs in his ears, and Britain saw in a blurred vision that America stood up from the sofa.

It appears that America is leaving.Like every time in the past, coming across the Atlantic and back across the Atlantic, that's where he belongs.

The eyelids of Britain are too heavy to lift, and the figure of the United States is no longer visible.

It seemed that only the pendulum was shaking in the room, and the metal made another sound in the passage of time at a certain hour, and then returned to silence again.

In this silence, there seemed to be an aura approaching him.It was a reassuring breath like the vast clear sky, warm and nostalgic.

He heard the sound of the waves beating against the rocks again, and the whistling wind rolled up the hem of his clothes.

It was the end of the world.

The end of the continent belonging to the United Kingdom, which is 3147 kilometers away from the United States, is the only end of the world he can find.

Nearby is the cape and steep headland, and in the distance is the blue-green light that cannot be discerned. The sky and the ocean blend together, and the gradient of dark and light colors makes his eyes blurred.That scene seemed to come from the sea where they had spoken to each other, the place where they fell in love.

—Alfred, show up.Ask me, answer me.

He tried to find the man in the howling sea wind.

In the sound of the waves rolling up and down, he heard the familiar voice again, whispering in his ear, "Is there any place you want to go?" That voice was Alfred.

--Yes.I have places I want to go.

"Alfred..." he murmured his lover's name.

My dreams, my love, my countless worries and regrets.

If only we were human, if I were Arthur Kirkland, if you were Alfred F. Jones.

Can we find that place.

Not the abyss, not the impasse, not the unreachable sun and moon.

Aside from everything, is where you and I can get together.

"It brings us to where we belong

far from the world as we know it

There is a clear wind blowing there.”

If you can get there, sure.

We must be able to find our own happiness.

"……end of the world."

Like a drop of water falling into the sea, the tiny sound was finally drowned in the endless expanse.

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The United States stood there for a long time, motionless, looking down at Britain.

He was sure the elder country had fallen asleep.There was still an uncomfortable, even slightly awkward look on that pale and tired face, but the man's breathing had gradually become even.

The tall young man raised his hands and pulled up the sleeves of his coat and military uniform. There were several scratches of different shades on his slightly tanned forearm, which were marks of flesh and blood when he fell from a height.He gazed at the unhealed wounds and put down his sleeves again.

Then he squatted down beside the sofa where England lay.

The young country stared at the sleeping face of the older country, and gradually retracted the arc of the mouth that was always raised.

He saw those crystal drops of water slowly slipping down from the corners of Yingying's eyes, wetting the plush sofa little by little, seeping in, leaving no trace and no sound.

Under the glasses, those blue eyes were covered with a layer of tenderness.

The United States stretched out its thick and powerful palms, grasped the pale fingers and palms of the United Kingdom, and then wrapped them up bit by bit.

"Hi, Arthur."

he said softly.

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Remarks:

1. The song that appears many times in the text is(Go there), the lyrics are self-translated.

"Love has brought us there, where we belong

Over there there are goshawks howling on the mountain

Love got us aboard, where we belong

far from the world as we know it

There is a clear wind blowing there.”

"Loveliftusupwherewebelong

Where the eagles cryona mountain high

Loveliftusupwherewebelong

Far from the world we know, up where the clear winds blow."

2. Both excerpts are from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet", which are translated in Chinese.

"Just as the lightning dies before it's time to speak

good night dear

This bud of love is blown by the summer breeze

It will be a beautiful flower when we meet next time

Good night!

May peace and tranquility rest in your heart as well as in mine. "

"Tool like the lightning, which doth cease to be

Ereone can say'Itlightens.'Sweet, goodnight!

This budoflove, bysummer'sripeningbreath,

Mayproveabeauteousflowerwhennextwemeet.

Goodnight, goodnight! Assweet repose and rest

Cometothy heart as that within my breast.

"Yes, I'm talking about dreams, dreams are the product of an empty mind

It's just an empty fantasy"

"True, Italk of dreams, which are the children of an idle brain,

Begot of nothing but vain fantasy."

3. The "freedom you strive for with all your might" mentioned in the UK is a reference to the Irish politician Edmund Burke's speech in the British House of Commons in 1775:

"If the connection between the North American colonies and the United Kingdom is only slavery, then Spain and Prussia can also give him. However, before your (British) natural character and interests are lost, it is not you who can give him the freedom he pursues. No way."

4. Historical events related to each role:

-Miying related parts:

Zimi and Ruoying meet in the New World; Britain named the United States "Foster";

American War of Independence; 1812 Min-British-Canadian War;

After the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century, the United States moved towards the road of becoming the first power;

The United Kingdom and the United Kingdom formed an alliance in World War II; the United States promulgated the "Lease Act" to aid the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth; Churchill's Thanksgiving speech; the Flying Eagle Air Force Squadron composed of American volunteers went to the British battlefield;

In 1976, the United Kingdom presented the "Bell of Liberty" to the United States; in 1977, the United States launched the artificial aircraft "Voyager [-]" into space.

-The United States defeated Spain: During the Spanish-American War in 1898, the United States successfully promoted the independence of Cuba from Spain, and acquired the Philippines, Puerto Rico and other Spanish colonies outside Africa and Cuba.

-Portugal-British Permanent Alliance: The longest alliance in the world that still continues today. "Ingletra" is "England" in Portuguese.

-Two confrontations in the Cold War group: alluding to the proxy wars triggered by Mi & Lou in the Middle East and Crimea, in which Britain, as an ally of the United States, is also involved.Part of Türkiye's forced intervention alludes to the Syrian civil war.The Alaska District is one of the areas of tension in the U.S.-Russian air force domain.

-Clash of the Good Ships: Alluding to the disharmony between the West and the United Kingdom since the Pirate Wars continued to modern times.

-Battle of the Falkland Islands: The place where Britain once had a territorial dispute with Argentina.In this war, it was Switzerland who acted as a backup force for Britain.

- The island alliance is broken. In 1921, the United States signed the "Four Powers Pact" at the Washington Conference, which forcibly ended the Japan-British Alliance.Common British and Japanese interests in the Pacific were also rapidly diverging.

- Battle of Britain.During World War II, Germany launched a series of air raids on the British mainland. The "Ar234 Bomber" was Germany's main model, and the "Mustang P-51" and "Spitfire" were fighter jets that the British were proud of.

-Napoleonic War: Prussia and Britain fought side by side in this war. Prussia rescued Britain at a critical moment and reversed the war situation.

- The Hundred Years' War: The years-long dispute of the Dover group.

-Four British brothers: There is widespread controversy over the "Brexit" issue.Wales and England have similar positions and views, while Scotland and Northern Ireland tend to oppose it.In England, there are also strong differences on leaving and remaining in the European Union.

-Nuclear agreement: JCPOA, the agreement reached between the permanent members of the United Nations and Germany on the Iranian nuclear issue.

- The fall of the Berlin Wall: East and West Germany were reunited in 1989, and the concept of East Germany ceased to exist.

-The name of the restaurant of the Italian brothers is "Vargas1861", 1861 is the year of the unification of Italy.

5. Part of the National Team:

Scolding British women, the prototype is Mary. Stuart (Mary I).The resolute, catholic queen has been fighting religious and power struggles with Elizabeth I, who later took the throne, for several years.

The prototype of the queen who appeases the United Kingdom at Buckingham Palace is Elizabeth II.

The old gentleman who runs the hotel in Cornwall, the reference prototype is the old gentleman who takes care of the British regiment.

6. The plaza and planes seen at the Aeronautical University in the northern suburbs are based on the aircraft cemetery at the Davis-Mengshan Air Force Base in Arizona, USA. It is one of my favorite attractions and is very spectacular.

7. The ends of the earth where the United Kingdom goes, refers to the end of the mainland in Cornwall (Land's End).There is a road sign on it, which says "The end of the continent. 3147 kilometers to New York", which is a very sad scenic spot in my opinion.

Point Udall, where the United States was accidentally injured, is one of the easternmost points on the east coast of the United States, near the Atlantic Ocean.

8. Most of the countries' relationship and getting along with each other follow the plots set by their own family or have appeared before, which also reflects the superficial personal worldview and ideological structure.The source of inspiration for each character's professional identity is a set of official surrounding maps.Thanks to my family for these warm and sad settings.

9. Recommend some BGMs that I often listen to during the writing of this article. They are all songs that I personally like very much and feel very suitable for this article.

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＞＞Postscript of "That Fang":

This article is a story that I have conceived for a long time and I have always wanted to tell. It belongs only to them. It is a story that cannot be established if it is replaced by others.To be precise, it is Mi Ying Center + All Staff Xiang. 11.5 words, for me with limited writing and knowledge, it is unbelievable, and it can be regarded as the fulfillment of a wish.

In addition to Miying's love, there are also a small amount of Duyi and Pu related.I also took the opportunity to describe the relationship patterns of many characters in my mind: many friendships and family relationships in the British Center, such as the Commonwealth of England, the Four Brothers of England, the Permanent Alliance, the Unsympathetic Group, the Goblin Group, the Chinese Group, the Island Alliance, and the Evil Lord Trios, Dover groups, and more.

I often think, what kind of Mi Ying is the most authentic?

Mi Ying in the eyes of other countries in the world, and the world Mi Ying lives in, witnessing others and being witnessed by others, they are the most convincing to me.The purpose of fan creation is different for everyone. For me, the original intention is first of all a process of guidance and self-persuasion, a kind of logical self-consistency.

Occasionally feel like these characters, take them for granted that they can be together, maybe a little too self righteous, even naive.

What a rare thing it is for people to fall in love with each other.Country and country... how could it be taken for granted, how could it be without reason.

Human beings as nations sometimes feel that those "names" belonging to human beings are both their unique marks and their taboos.

In the original works of our family, they rarely use human names to refer to other countries, almost none.The existence of the name may be a cover-up of identity, in order to facilitate their life in the world, so that they can deal with unknowing citizens.

It may also be because that is a name that should not be recognized. They are countries, born rather than people, and forever alone. Perhaps this is the most peaceful and calm state.

"Why don't you call each other by names?"

"Because that is a line that cannot be crossed."

If you cross over, it seems to break the sense of distance as a country, exposing the most fragile and soft parts.

Is there somewhere they want to go?Have a longing life?

Have you ever had doubts and fears about these bodies that are born but not human, almost immortal?

Have they ever longed in their hearts to be an ordinary human being, experience laughter and sorrow, grow old, grow old with their loved ones in a limited time, and go to death?In that way, there is no need to be nailed to the pillar of shame of history all the time, ridiculed, judged, whipped, and even counted back and forth.

Because of this idea, I want to write an article to express my understanding of their two identities as a country/human being at the same time in an immature manner.

The end of the continent, the ends of the earth, is probably the melancholy of every country with a coastline.

Part of the inspiration for writing this article came from visiting the ends of the earth while traveling in Portugal.Standing on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, what I think of is Britain, which is alone.

Hundreds of years ago, sailing from the British port city, crossing the channel, and going through more than three months of boring and difficult sea drifting, braving storms, diseases, attacks by foreign ships, internal fighting on board and competition for food It is only possible to reach Boston Harbor in the face of a crisis.

The original power of capital drives people in England to go to the New World, so what drives "Arthur" to go there, name the children in the New World, hold the hands of Zi Mi and Zi Jia, and unconsciously show a gentle smile under the shade of the tree?

Britain is too slender, too lonely, too lonely. The stubbornness of a once glorious empire always makes people feel pity.He is clumsy, dishonest, loved without knowing it.

In this kind of him, there is such a wish hidden deep in his heart, which can only be opened quietly by magic, but the wish that ends in dismal - the love that cannot be expressed directly in his heart, and the desire for warm emotions.

Like "Rupert's Tears", it can withstand high temperature, extreme cold and tempering. It looks tough and powerful, but it has the weakest and most fatal weakness. A light tap on the end of the glass will instantly shatter your body to pieces.

Will the sunflower planted by Ivan Braginsky bloom in the field he expected?

The bamboo forest and bright moon mentioned by Honda Chrysanthemum, with whom have you ever watched on the land of East Asia?

How did Ludwig and Feliciano fall in love and would they embrace each other in real world Germany and Italy?

Does the proud Prussia, who has disappeared in the real world, still live in that dream?

Is that utopian town really just a British dream?

Russia, Japan, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, France... Maybe every country has experienced that dream, and imagined going to that peaceful and worry-free Utopia.

Then, the young man who fell down and got hurt at Udall Point on the east coast of the United States, a place called the end of the world, and finally stood beside England and held his hand, was Alfred who finally woke up, Or America with other thoughts?

It doesn't matter how you understand it.If you re-read this article with these assumptions, or switch to the Mi point of view, it should be another story.

"U.S."

"U.K."

"Alfred."

"Arthur."

Whether in the real world with strict rules or in a peaceful and happy town like a dream, they are still them after all.

These two souls are attracted to each other and will eventually love each other in different forms, no matter sweet or bitter, no matter whether there is an insurmountable boundary or not.

They yearn for that in their hearts.They have that place they want to reach together.

"Love has brought us there, where we belong

far from the world as we know it

There is a clear wind blowing there.”

Thank you for your willingness to read this article carefully.

Thank you for loving them.

Ken.D