Want to be human, but cube-like

Because it's so noisy, Alex has recently been considering moving all the farms to a place far away, where they can't hear the animals calling anymore. But if they do that, they'll have to make many trips back and forth every day, and the amount of exercise they get each trip would probably be more than a physical fitness test in a PE class.

Most importantly, neither Alex nor Xiangzi were willing to rearrange the large, densely packed clump of animals inside the fence.

First, to ensure a stable supply to the burger shop, they can't slaughter too many at once; they need to maintain a stable breeding cycle with a sufficient number of animals. Second, transporting such a large number of animals would be a very troublesome task.

So it was put on hold for almost ten days, and I couldn't bring myself to do it.

As he drew closer, vast fields came into Xiangzi's view. Each field consisted of nine squares, and in the center of each field was an oak step with a water source underneath. A wooden plank with a torch stuck in it was suspended above the step, like a series of floating courtyard lamps, which was quite a sight.

Next to it was that square warehouse that looked like a box, one of only two buildings that Xiangzi found incredibly shabby.

Even though there was a tavern that already existed nearby that she could use as a reference for building, Alex seemed to have no desire to decorate the building nicely and just left it there.

During this time, Alex also built a row of two-block-high cubicles, each one block in size, next to the tavern. They were all placed in the open air, with only a wooden board above for cover. Each cubicle was separated by only one wooden board, with the back closed and the front blocked off by a wooden board on the ground.

It looks like an open-air public toilet.

According to Alex, this is a home she built for the villagers and merchants who will be moving in soon.

Yes, this is another building that Xiangzi also found to be very rudimentary.

She found it hard to imagine how such a small, one-square-meter room could be used as a home for merchants. Did the merchants that Alex was talking about really have no objections?

Anyway, Xiangzi didn't quite understand.

Her gaze swept past the two buildings that she found rather ugly, and Xiangzi stared blankly at the vast, empty island in the distance, which looked quite beautiful under the moonlight and the torchlight.

This view can only be seen at night.

It seemed that only here could she briefly forget the troubles and anxieties that plagued her in the real world.

Sitting quietly here is one of the few ways that allows Xiangzi to gradually relax.

Forgetting the burdens of one's father's life that one still needs to bear, forgetting the future, not knowing what a good future is.

Forget the fact that Alex will one day learn all the common sense of modern society, be able to live independently, and no longer need her.

It's like a habitual form of avoidance.

Before we knew it, the moon had set, and the bright, square sun rose again from the horizon.

After sitting for nearly ten more minutes without moving at all, Xiangzi finally made a move. She pulled back her legs, which had been dangling over the edge of the pavilion, sat sideways on the wooden plank, took out her phone from her bosom, and checked the time.

It's almost seven o'clock.

Has Alex not returned yet?

Xiangzi subconsciously opened Line, but the message on it was still the one where she replied to Alex saying she understood.

Are they still having dinner?

She had just muttered to herself when she caught a glimpse of the no signal indicator on the screen's status bar.

Then she realized that there was no signal on the Sky Island, so even if Alex sent her a message, she wouldn't be able to receive it.

I turned off the screen and glanced at the hamburger wrapper and the apple juice cup that I had just tossed aside.

She picked up the glass and shook it; it felt light and airy, the apple juice inside having already been drunk.

However, Xiangzi still took it and put her mouth on the straw that still had teeth marks on it. She sucked hard, and the cup immediately made a hissing sound.

Unconsciously, Xiangzi gently bit the innocent straw with his clean, white teeth, and once again fell into a quiet and peaceful state of mind.

I'd like to have another drink. Shall we go upstairs to get it?

But what if you can't finish the second cup?

……

"If you really can't finish it, you can give it to me, don't force yourself."

On the other side, Alex and Aine slowly walked out of the restaurant after finishing their dinner.

"Maybe it's okay to just throw it away."

Looking at Aine beside her, who was holding a large glass of juice for two and looked rather unwell, clearly having drunk too much, Alex said with some concern in a soft voice.

"Ugh... It's okay! I can finish it!"

Looking at the juice in her hand with great hesitation, Ai-yin still firmly shook her head.

Why didn't she think of that before? Since it's a couple's set meal, the drink included in the set meal should naturally be a double large-sized juice that can be shared by both of them!

She excitedly ordered another drink for Alex, confidently saying that she could finish it all by herself.

As a result, his stomach was full of water.

Aine is now in a dilemma. She feels that throwing it away would be too wasteful, and it would be difficult to find a trash can nearby. Giving it to Alex to finish it is even more unacceptable.

If you give it to Alex to drink...

Looking at the straw she had bitten so badly that it was covered in teeth marks, Aine grinded her little tiger teeth with a regretful expression.

Isn't that just indirect kissing?!

…………

P.S. These chapters are all echoes of Aine's previous experiences. In two more chapters, she'll be completely captivated, right?

Volume 1: Chapter 110 How about I compensate you with myself?

Sipping her juice slowly with a troubled expression, Aine finally reached the point where she had to part ways with Alex.

The two stood at an intersection and stopped at the same time, as if by unspoken agreement.

"Ellie, I'm going this way now."

"There's a zebra crossing right in front of us," Ai-yin said softly as she turned around.

"Well, here you go."

Alex nodded and handed her two or three shopping bags filled with clothes.

These are all things that Aiyin needs to go back and see how to modify tonight, and then take them to the hamburger shop tomorrow to finalize the plan.

She gave the bag a quick heft; it wasn't very heavy, and Aine could easily carry it with one hand.

"that……"

She turned her cheek to the side and smiled.

"I had a very...happy day, thank you."

She had intended to say something polite before parting, but as soon as she opened her mouth, Aine recalled the series of unexpected events that afternoon, and her face immediately turned red. She then forced herself to pretend to be nonchalant and finished speaking.

"I had a very happy day today, with Aiyin by my side. Shopping together was very enjoyable."

easy."

Alex didn't understand polite words, and when she heard Aine say that, she also replied with her true feelings.

"That's good..."

The conversation feels a bit off.

Looking down at the stone bricks on the ground, Ai Yin suddenly thought to herself.

It's like the conversation between couples who are reluctant to part after a date.

A little awkward.

"I...I have to go now. So, goodbye, Ellie..."

Eager to end this strange experience, Aine turned away from Alex and whispered goodbye.

"Okay, see you tomorrow, Aine."

Standing still, Alex watched as Aine took a few steps to distance herself from Aine and walked to the zebra crossing.

The light was still red. Alex was planning to wait until Aine crossed the road and disappeared from her sight before leaving, but she saw that Aine didn't stop and walked straight across.

Aion, who was not paying attention, was carrying several bags of clothes in one hand and holding a juice in the other. She was slightly lowering her head and absentmindedly biting the straw. She had completely forgotten that she had to wait for the pedestrian traffic light to turn green before she could cross the road.

In her mind, what she had seen and heard that afternoon was still playing on repeat. Alex's every word and action, her pretty face, her delicate body, were all crowding Aine's thoughts. Her little head could hardly process anything else.

"Beep beep—!"

She was jolted awake by a piercing siren blaring in her ear.

"Eh?!"

With a short scream, Ai Yin looked up and saw a truck speeding past in front of her.

She shuddered, stopped in her tracks, and stood frozen in place, not yet able to react.

The next moment, an irresistible force came from behind and pulled Aine away.

While she was still in a daze, she suddenly bumped into a warm and familiar embrace.

Just two seconds later, several more motorcycles sped past where she had just been standing, their roaring engines startling Aine so much that she trembled again.

"Aine? Are you okay?"

With a hint of worry in her voice, Alex loosened her arms, but still gently held onto Aine's shoulders.

At this point, Aine finally realized what was happening.

"Ah...! Sorry, I... I didn't notice just now...!"

Her face turned pale, and she looked around in a panic. Then, she gently touched her rapidly beating heart with her hand, still feeling a sense of lingering fear.

Fortunately, no accident occurred because of my distraction.

Alex, who had just noticed that Aine was acting strangely and pulled her back, breathed a sigh of relief.

The scene just now had given her a fright. Alex herself wasn't afraid of being hit by a car, but the others around her were much more vulnerable than she was.

If Aine is only injured, that's fine; as long as she's still breathing, she can be saved. But if she's been smashed to pieces on the spot, Alex doesn't have a way to put her back together and revive her.

"What just happened to you?"

After looking Ain up and down and confirming that she was really alright, Alex asked.

"No, I...it's nothing..."

How could she tell Alex that she was distracted because she was thinking about her all the time? Ai shook her head slightly, her lips trembling as she tried to brush it off quietly.

"...I'll go back with you."

Alex suggested, her brows furrowing slightly.

"No need, I'm fine now."

She pursed her lips, wanting to refuse the suggestion, but then opened her arms to show Alex. She looked up, a smile tugging at the corners of her mouth, trying her best to make her expression look the same as usual.

"But I'll be very worried."

Alex shook her head, not so easily fooled by Aine.

"Wasn't that dangerous? What if Aine were in that situation again and I wasn't there for her?"

Her expression was serious, and her words seemed to leave no room for argument.

“…Um, I…”

Her expression was somewhat stiff, which was indeed an undeniable fact. Ai Yin lowered her eyes, opened her mouth, but couldn't say anything.

She hesitated, looking at her hands, and only then did she realize that one of her hands was free.

You were clearly holding that glass of juice just now?

The shopping bags in his other hand were still intact and he was carrying them in his other hand.

"Eh……?"

Confused, he looked down at the ground around him.

Then you can see that not far away on the ground is the glass of juice that has been spilled all over the ground.

Just now, when Alex pulled her into her arms, she was thrown away.

Now Ai-yin doesn't have to worry about that unfinished glass of juice anymore.

But trash that has fallen on the ground must be picked up. She glanced back in annoyance and noticed that a large stain had appeared on Alex's vest.