The shining Shoko Toyokawa

'Saki's face was still full of confusion.

"What have you been talking about since just now?"

There is no doubt that everything Xiao Deng said went beyond the ordinary and natural scope.

"I have no idea what Xiao Deng is thinking right now, or why he says these things!"

"No, you should understand."

The tone of the lamp left no room for doubt.

"The real Xiaoxiang definitely understands."

If the 'saki' in front of you really doesn't understand,

Then,

There is only one possibility——

"Hey, 'saki', stop talking,"

'Saki', who was about to say something, stopped immediately.

Doesn't she want to talk about it anymore?

of course not,

The real reason was that 'Xiao Deng' didn't let her say it.

There seems to be no difference between these two reasons.

But the meaning is completely different.

The difference is as huge as wanting to win five million and winning five million if you want it.

Even if they are close friends, it is impossible to control their actions with just one sentence.

And Xiao Deng has done this several times in a row.

According to common sense, it is impossible for everyone to remain silent and allow her to mess around on an important stage just because of her inexplicable words.

The busy assistant had no time to prepare the blue roses that were not needed in the original plan.

In this 'world', Xiao Deng seems to be omnipotent.

But this is just like,

There are many things that she cannot change no matter how many times she repeats them.

No matter what she did, she couldn't change the outcome of Xiaoxiang's death.

It would be better to take Xiaoxiang to a safe place.

It would be better to lock her up in the basement...

No matter what you do!

'Xiaoxiang' will eventually die.

This is like the rest line in the music score.

A novel where you have already thought of the ending and then piece together the process.

Math problems where you know the answer and need to find the process...

People call it 'fate' or 'destiny',

but…

"I originally thought that deep down, I had accepted the fact that Xiaoxiang would eventually leave."

Xiao Deng's smile became brighter and brighter, like the spring sun, or like a believer who finally found happiness after going through countless hardships.

“But that’s not the case…”

"That's it!"

A shout was heard, and Xiao Deng caught a glimpse of a fast-moving platinum color from the corner of his eye.

She had a chance to get away, but she didn't.

Instead, he let go of the gun when the man grabbed it. In an instant, the gun, which was still slightly hot, fell into Xiao Mu's hands.

"Stop messing around, okay Xiao Deng?"

At this moment, 'Xiao Mu' seemed to have become a completely different person.

"'Xiao Mu', give me back my gun."

Xiao Deng gave the order again, but this time, Xiao Mu just stood there, showing no intention of returning the gun.

"Dreams, after all, aren't real. Even the ones you're certain you remember clearly are just artifacts, made up after waking up based on the fragments left in your mind."

Xiao Mu said a long string of words with a blank expression.

"Congratulations, Xiao Deng, you have once again found the truth through the sense of dissonance."

"Yes, Saki still exists. At least she will exist until I wake up from this dream."

"After waking up from the dream... it no longer exists?" Deng ignored the three words 'again'.

In Xiaoxiang's world, even if she couldn't make Xiaodeng forget everything,

But the modification is a dream of the past, and it is very simple.

Because 'dreams' themselves are not reliable things, but rather an ambiguous and uncertain existence imagined by the brain.

"But dreams must eventually wake up."

'Xiao Mu' did not directly answer 'Xiao Deng's' question, but still gave the answer. When he woke up from the dream, 'Xiao Xiang' disappeared.

"After she leaves, a gentler and more considerate 'Xiaoxiang' will return to us."

"If that's the case... everyone will be happy, right—"

"Xiaoxiang... thinks so."

"Hey, 'Xiao Mu', why is it you?"

"?"

Xiao Mu was a little confused as to what the word "Deng" meant.

"I'm asking why Xiaoxiang chose you as her..."

Xiao Deng pondered for a moment and came up with a more appropriate word, "Why is her guardian you?"

"Guardian?" Mu disagreed with the term. "The one who stops the prince from rescuing the princess can't be a guardian."

"It would be more accurate to say he's a watcher."

"If you want, you can also become the prince who saves 'Xiao Xiang'!"

Xiao Deng persuaded, "The caretaker is the one closest to the princess, isn't he?"

"But this isn't what 'Xiao Xiang' wants. She wants to kill herself and become... a better person for everyone. I only do what she wants."

Mu answered without hesitation.

"She and I are both very tired. Little Light, don't you want to wake up?"

The lamp didn't speak, but her answer was obvious.

How could she... give up? !

"Bye, Xiao Deng, see you in the next dream,"

Mu didn't try to persuade her again. Perhaps she had already done this countless times before.

I am tired of persuading you, so I will stop...

She raised her gun and pointed it at the bewildered 'Saki'.

As long as she pulls the trigger, the next cycle will start all over again...

'Xiao Deng' may remember everything now,

Or maybe I don't remember.

But it doesn't matter.

Because... things like dreams,

After all, isn't it meant to be forgotten?

"'Xiao Mu', do you know the story of The Little Prince?"

Xiao Mu's index finger on the trigger paused.

It wasn't because of Xiao Deng's words, but because Xiao Deng pulled out a pistol from under her skirt.

Pulling out two guns from under a skirt is not something incredible in this world?

On the little prince's planet, there was a proud rose. She told the little prince that she was the most beautiful rose in the universe.

It is worthy of all the efforts and love of the little prince.

Although the little prince loved her wholeheartedly, she failed to understand his love, mocked other roses, and was willful and ignorant...

Do you think she is worthy of the little prince's undivided love?"

"..."

Mu was silent for a long time before he said, "My elder sister... probably thinks it's not worth it."

"What about you, 'Xiao Mu'? Don't you think it's not worth it either?"

"I have no idea……"

"Since you don't know, 'Xiao Mu', let me tell you the answer!"

Tears gradually welled up in the corners of Xiao Deng's eyes.

"Whether it is worth it or not is not decided by the 'reader' or the Little Prince's rose."

"It is the little prince himself who decides all this!"

"It is not because she is the most beautiful rose in the universe that the little prince loves her and regards her as a unique existence."

"It was the care he took for her and the time he spent with her that made her the most important treasure in the little prince's heart!"

The gray-haired girl pointed the gun at her heart, tears streaming down her face.

"Hey, Xiaoxiang! Do you understand?"

"I love you!"

"Whether you are rich or poor, healthy or sick,"

"Is he a wise man or a foolish man,"

"Honest or mean, evil or good,"

"Ambition, or lazy and self-destructive,"

"Whether you love me or not, I will always, always love Xiaoxiang!"

"What I love is not someone who is gentle to everyone and is like a god, but Xiaoxiang."

"Xiaoxiang, who said to me, 'The song of the lights is the cry of my heart',"

"Xiao Xiang, who climbed onto the Coche and fought for the justice in his heart,"

"During that battle, Xiaoxiang was always at the forefront..."

"Xiao Xiang, who tried his best to prevent everyone from getting involved, and continued to fight even if it meant being torn to pieces,"

"Xiao Xiang wakes up and fights for a new world,"

"Xiaoxiang is disappointed with the new world,"

"After meeting Renna, Xiaoxiang gradually regained hope..."

“I have everything, everything, everything…”

“I like them all the most!”

"Liar!"