The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

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Bend your knees and half-squat, trying to keep your eyes at eye level with the student. This is one of the little tricks to quickly gain trust. After stroking her head one last time, the old corpse took Prana's hand and led her to Ping Xin.

At this time, Prana still looked at Pingxin with some fear and curiosity. For some reason, she seemed a little confused and naive. Could it be because of some changes in this world line?

Of course, he didn't know what these ordinary letters meant, but he knew clearly what he should do -

"Come on, Prana."

His left hand was still stroking the back of Baizi's head to comfort her, and Pingxin stretched out his right hand and handed it to Prana, although the latter did not appreciate it at this time.

In the end, the old corpse took her hand and handed her over to Ping Xin carefully and cherishingly as if she were a treasure. If it were an ordinary Bai Zi, he might also be jealous of this slight difference in treatment?

But now, she was crying hard, as if she wanted to pour out all the sadness, pupils, struggles and confusion of the past few months.

"You...aren't you coming with us?"

Looking at "himself" in front of him, even ordinary people can't help but sigh at the magic and vastness of the world. Few people in the world can have such an experience.

For the first time, the old corpse responded directly to his words...

He shook his head.

The soul is [only], his soul had long gone away and became an ordinary person over there. Although the reason was very simple, it was not something he should tell directly.

And what is here is just a wandering corpse that has not been able to entrust its students to others.

He was destined not to board the ship to the new world.

Chapter 69 Disk and Diary

In one hand, he held Baizi, who had grown up in every sense, and in the other, he held Prana. Then, under the surprised and sad gaze of the three people, the old corpse whose disk had been taken out of the body by the white snake gradually turned into a handful of fine sand.

Walk as great as a saint and leave as inconspicuous as the morning dew.

"...Let's make him...I...a grave anyway, right?"

After taking the CD out of the old corpse, "White Snake" returned to Ping Xin's body, and the CD itself was quietly placed in his arms.

Although it may seem a bit long-winded to say it again at this point, according to the setting, only the Stand User can see the Stand, and the CD is another matter.

Thinking that the old corpse had finally fulfilled his last wish and was on his way without any worries, Bai Zi felt a little relieved and happy.

Unable to live but also unable to die like a human being, Bai Zi could only become a lackey of [Color] to protect her. In his heart, he felt both guilty and grateful towards the old corpse.

After burying the old corpse's ashes (?), Ping Xin, Da Baizi and Prana built a tombstone for him and prepared flowers as tributes and decorations using life force similar to Shura Road.

While Ping Xin traveled around the world to collect the bodies of students for burial, Bai Zi took Prana to talk in front of the old corpse's grave, chatting about things that happened not long ago and stories when everything was fine.

The purpose of a funeral is not only to bury the dead, but also to comfort the living. It is to put an end to everything and allow them to move on to a better tomorrow, which is also the wish of the deceased.

And now is the time when ordinary messages cannot disturb me, and at the same time...

It is also time for him to atone for his past immaturity and weakness——

It took several days to process and bury all the student bodies that could be found. In the cemetery converted from the Academy City Square, he sang the final elegy.

This is a requiem for everyone, for the whole world.

This isn't the end yet, I'll really put an end to it all next time I come here...

When no one realizes it, Ping Xin's heart has a true desire and a goal that belongs only to him and can only be accomplished by him.

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Have I finally caught up with time?

No, it's time (the past) that has caught up with me...

Looking at the diary with scarred surface in his hand, Pingxin had a lot of thoughts in his mind, but he didn't open it in the end. He just put it together with the CD, waiting for the opportunity to come.

Because he is not ready yet, both physically and mentally——

"Are you ready...?"

During these few days, Ping Xinhe lived and ate with Shirako, who had changed a lot in his impression, and Prana, who he met for the first time. With his superb cooking skills and sincerity, the distance between them was shortened a lot.

At this moment, the three of them holding hands was the best evidence. However, when everyone did the same thing, it didn't mean that their intentions were exactly the same.

"I...plan to stay here, future sensei."

Ping Xin nodded, and just hugged Bai Zi one last time, a Bai Zi that did not belong to him.

Dabaizi's wish did not exceed Pingxin's expectations. After all, he had been keeping an eye on the two women for the past few days, which was neither long nor short.

Prana now is like the girls with halos who just walked out of the research institute, ignorant and simple, so even when the old corpse passed away, she only shed tears subconsciously and could not express her sadness.

But Sand Wolf Baizi is different. She is a girl with delicate emotions. Her feelings are pure, passionate and...dedicated.

Therefore, even if she finally made such a decision, Ping Xin would not be surprised at all, and would not tarnish her consciousness with meaningless words and actions.

Even if the old corpse finally pushed her to ordinary life and asked her to try to look forward and embrace a beautiful new life, what does it mean to "move forward"?

For now, let's not think too much about it from a philosophical perspective, but simply return to the starting point...

Ping Xin believes that Bai Zi has taken off the mental shackles she had previously put on herself, made choices that are in line with her heart and put them into action, and this is her [moving forward]!

"But what are you going to do by staying here? You're not just planning to commit suicide for love, are you? I don't have the interest or time to dig another 'happy hometown' for you."

Today, the rubble in the square has been completely cleared, and the open space is densely populated with small tombstones. Just like before, everyone is lined up neatly, but also gathered here in groups of three or five.

This time, standing in the center of the square is not a statue, but an evergreen tree that is evergreen all year round and can shelter everyone from wind and rain. It was created by manipulating the life force of ordinary people.

On the tree is the grave of his former self, the old corpse. On this podium that belongs to him, he can see the condition of every student and protect them better.

"I......"

Sand Wolf Baizi was speechless for a moment, because that was what she really thought. Otherwise, how could she, a person who did not work and could not be self-sufficient, stay and live alone?

Her home is here, her friends and teachers are here, so she should stay here... Bai Zi's thinking is so stupid, where did the college students come from?

"But if you keep going like this, you're definitely going to get a good scolding, right, Baizi?"

"..."

Senior Hoshino, Nomiya, Serika, Ayane, Faust, and... the teacher, the old corpse who is completely dead, the teacher who once taught her earnestly, would they want to see her end her life in vain?

No, of course not, but so what...

After all, she is now homeless.

And her only destination is...

Looking at the tombstones and the green trees in the center, Bai Zi felt as if his entire body had become light and airy, like someone whose soul had been liberated and allowed to go to heaven...

No, how come I'm actually floating?!

And this was the last thought of Sand Wolf Baizi before he lost consciousness.

"Really? Do you really think I'll just watch you die in vain? Don't underestimate the teacher, you disobedient bad student..."

Like a bandit leader who had abducted a woman, Ping Xin carried Bai Zi on his shoulders, while still holding Prana with his other hand.

Speaking of which, in this world line, Shiroko was forced to mature after growing up due to the death of his friends and teachers, and he always gives people the feeling of a widow.

Although judging from Ping Xin's ability feedback, the Baizi in this world and he should also be innocent, but this young widow's temperament can't be concealed no matter how hard she tries. She is really very different from the Baizi of the past——

"And where are you, my students...?"

Chapter 70 Return

The return journey was a bit long, but Pingxin had the patience to wait.

With Dabaizi in one hand and Plana in the other, Pingxin was still thinking about his parents and Liyin who had gone there before him. He was in an absolutely relaxed and relaxed mood.

But even now, many mysteries still exist, and there is a tendency for more and more mysteries to appear. All of this is thanks to...his stand who is now transforming into a "white snake" and cosplaying as D4C.

Who are you? What is your purpose? Where will you lead me?

There was no looking back and no answer, the only thing that changed was the flowing scenery "outside the window".

So with all these questions in mind, Ping Xin finally fell into a deep sleep. After all, his condition might not be as good as he pretended.

And after he really fell into a deep sleep, the substitute White Snake, who had transformed into D4C, finally came over and looked at Ping Xin's sleeping face, wondering what he was thinking.

Since it is a train, there will always be an end. Since it is life, there will definitely be joys and sorrows.

The days ahead are long and your burden is heavy, but I will always be with you and help you——

Because, this is the meaning of Stand by me.

Rushing out of the dim tunnel, the three finally returned to the sunlight.

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Pingxin, who had just woken up, had mixed emotions, not because he had overslept or was reunited after a long separation, but because of the encounter between his girlfriends and Baizi and Plana.

However, it was different from what everyone thought. Ping Xin was speechless not because he was "caught in an affair", but because at this moment their attention was actually attracted by the cute Prana and Baizi with wolf ears -

Your boyfriend is here!

Pingxin was in a bad mood. He squatted in the corner with his hands in his pockets and looked back from time to time. However, no one paid any attention to him, so he looked a little pitiful and funny. His attempt to pretend to be pitiful failed miserably.

In the end, it was Kadodane Karin who quietly reminded Shimonotase Asuna, and only when the latter finally realized what was going on and rushed over with a happy and bright smile did it truly feel like she was returning home.

"Welcome back!"

"Well, I'm back..."

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Pingxin suddenly thought of a problem, that is, his father and mother should have returned home long ago, and brought Liyin with them.

So now...what is the situation?

As if sensing the possibility of a Shura Field, Hirayuki began to sweat profusely. Of course, it could also be because Asuna was hugging him too tightly, and the others gradually came closer, making them all huddled together.

The negative impact of this scene on teenagers is immeasurable!

When Ping Xin learned that Li Yin was not there and that his parents had gone off to spend their honeymoon somewhere, he was indeed relieved. However, when he saw Xiao Xiao, he was still a little confused...

Ping Xin knows about his younger sister Asuka Matoki's feelings for him and cannot avoid them. The only small obstacle between the two is not worldly prejudice but the opinions of their parents. I wonder if they have communicated in the past few days?

Locked in by his sister's half-smile and sharp eyes, Ping Xin trembled, so he decisively used the food escape technique to hide in the kitchen, but he didn't know that this was also part of Xiao Xiao's plan.

After dinner, Pingxin once again used the chat flow to delay time and relieve the anxiety in his heart, and gradually understood what had happened during the month when he and Liyin disappeared.

Yes, the adventure he and Liyin had experienced for several years had only lasted about a month in the main world.

But time cannot be the only measure of feelings.

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During the month from the start of school in September to October, quite a few major events worth mentioning happened.

For example, Roselia and her group were invited to perform at LIVE HOUSE GALAXY along with Poppin'Party, Afterglow, and Hello, Happy World!. At the end of the show, Yukina announced that she would be performing independently. Unexpectedly, PPP also announced that they would be performing independently, which shocked Yukina and the others.

Afterwards, Yukina and Roselia took charge of all aspects of the performance. The independent performance was a resounding success, and Kasumi and the others, who had performed as guests to learn how to run an independent performance, were also impressed by Roselia's performance.

This performance also caught the attention of music producer CHU2, who repeatedly tried to poach Yukina and the others, but Yukina, recalling similar memories of being poached, naturally refused. CHU2 then decided to form their own band to defeat Roselia, and they succeeded with flying colors.

Who wouldn't know from a walk around Tokyo that Roselia and her bands were all backed by Pingxin (Hengxin Group)? He was curious as to who was trying to poach his players!

After quietly making a mental note, Ping Xin continued to listen to their conversation.

Another thing is that the legendary livehouse SPACE, the origin of many girl bands, finally announced its closure because the owner, Shifune Tsuzuki, is too old. Hiranobu, who knew the news early on, of course also expressed his opinion.

He had previously bought SPACE from his boss and transformed it into a girl band museum. It is open to the public for free 6 days a week and closed on Mondays. Of course, the entrance fee is free after all, he has the money.

There is only one purpose for doing this, and that is to leave it as a memorial for everyone, so that future generations will remember that there have been so many remarkable people and things here.