Are you, as meal replacement users, ready for the consequences?

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Things are quickly spiraling out of my control.

"I'm full. I'm going to go chat with Deng for a while. Ning, remember to go back to the classroom early after you've finished eating."

Shoko Toyokawa lowered her head and thought for a moment, then decided to figure out the matter thoroughly.

She got up and headed towards the classroom; there were some things Xiangzi needed to clarify with Deng.

"Then, will I be able to find Xiangzi in Xiangzi's class later?"

"Yes, come find me if you miss me, I'll always be here for you."

Xiangzi rubbed Ningzi's head, then jogged away from the canteen.

"Once again, I'm all alone."

"No, I will always stay with Xiao Ningzi."

The scooped-out portion of the omelet rice transformed into a small mouth, which gently comforted Toyokawa Ningko.

"But you're just a plate of omelet rice. I'd much rather eat you than chat with you."

As she inserted the spoon into the food, Ningzi took small bites, the adorable squeals of the omelet rice ringing in her ears, which whetted her appetite.

I hope my older sister won't argue with the lamp; those two kids are really quite a handful.

Chapter 11. Lunch Break: Deng, Ning, and Xiangzi

"Hey, aren't you afraid they'll start arguing?"

Toyokawa Ningko quietly enjoyed her lunch. When she looked up again, the seat opposite her, which originally belonged to Shoko, had been taken by a stranger.

"It's you, the weird girl from the hospital. I remember you. But why aren't you wearing shoes yet? I'm so envious."

"Oh my god, haven't you noticed yet, you idiot?"

The girl's face gradually became clearer, and Ningzi could clearly see a pair of large, deep blue eyes on her face.

Dark blue symbolizes melancholy.

"What? I didn't understand. You want to eat omelet rice? If you want, I can give you some, although I really don't want to share what I ordered with you."

"No, I was just kidding! You're not allowed to eat it!"

This guy just wanders around all day, barefoot and without a phone. What a wonderful life!

But I have a lamp and Xiangzi, and I also have omelet rice. I'm not envious of your daily life at all.

"Really? I'm not envious at all."

of course it's true.

"No way, we're clearly one person, but you always keep things to yourself... That's not good, is it? You do that to outsiders and to yourself."

Huh? We're one person?

"Pfft, are you kidding me? Really?"

"You've never realized how many illnesses you have, have you? It's really terrifying to let a scourge like you run rampant in the world."

Ningzi knew she was sick, after all, what normal person could talk to a teddy bear?

She just didn't know what illness she had.

"That day, were you the one who helped me with the doctor's examination?"

"Otherwise, what? My existence is to help you solve problems. If I weren't smart enough, would you even be able to come to school?"

Shutting up and saying no more, Toyokawa Ningko suddenly felt like thanking someone for no apparent reason.

"That, thank you."

Without you, Ningzi wouldn't be able to see Xiangzi every hour.

"No need for thanks. Do you have some kind of ailment to thank yourself? Aren't you curious why I'm out here now?"

The girl swallowed a big mouthful of omelet rice and squinted her eyes contentedly.

"good to eat."

"No, didn't I tell you you weren't allowed to eat that? You're so mean."

"This is your payment, and you're the one who ate it all, you little fish."

"What? What kind of reward?"

"I'll tell you later. Right now, we need to speed things up."

"and many more…"

Ningzi still had questions to ask, but the girl didn't give her a chance to speak.

"Also, remember my name, okay? My name is Ningzi. Goodnight, see you later."

The familiar darkness arrived as expected, and Toyokawa Ningko fell into a blissful coma.

From the outside, it appeared that Toyokawa Ningko was eating the whole time, but she ate intermittently and even cracked a joke in the middle.

"Seriously, this is so troublesome, but in order to prevent Xiangzi and Deng from being killed, I need to properly adjust Ning's mood."

In Toyokawa Lemon's opinion, Ningzi is very likely to get rid of both of them in the future.

She had witnessed Ningzi's emotional fluctuations this morning and was afraid that Ningzi might suddenly turn evil and explode if she didn't think things through at some point.

But this is a heartwarming everyday story, so it's R18!

It's so annoying. If it weren't for that bastard Ruoye Mutsu, would Ningzi be in this kind of pain?

It's all because Ruoye Mu didn't come back that day, leaving Ningzi alone in that godforsaken place.

Toyokawa Lemon continued her meal with elegance.

What she needs to do now is to go back to the classroom as late as possible.

This way, Ningzi won't witness the outbreak of conflict, and she can also get some rest and relax.

Ah, I'm really worried sick about Ningzi. I guess I'm the nanny they're talking about.

Who told me I'm just a tool to solve problems?

I will be in charge of disciplining Ningzi, the patient, but I cannot provide him with the necessary treatments.

Someone please save her.

……

Is the light on?

"Xiao...Xiang?"

Is this Xiangzi? Or Ning?

However, Ningzi is unlikely to be the one who is rather indifferent to him.

"Could we talk outside for a bit? I have something I want to say, Deng..."

"Okay...ok!"

Gao Song Deng closed the lunchbox and stuffed her lunch into her desk, which was filled with small stones.

A lunchbox embracing a stone is a symbol of carelessness.

The corridor was deserted; Xiangzi waited quietly for the light to come on.

But what about the other students? They couldn't have been scared away by the powerful black hole that the female student carried with her, could they?

“Saki?”

Takamatsu Akari stood behind Toyokawa Shoko.

"Deng, I hope my sister isn't bothering you."

"Ah, Ning? No, Xiao Xiang, I..."

"Let's not talk about our business anymore, Deng. I hope you won't burden Ning. She's very fragile and can't take any more stress."

Biting her lip, Toyokawa Shoko continued:

"At the same time, if Ningzi causes you any trouble, I will help discipline her."

Gao Songdeng seemed to understand something.

Is this why Ningzi took so long to come back to his side?

Is it because of his vulnerability that he has been using Xiangzi's name all this time?

No, that doesn't make sense. Could it be that they want to hide behind Xiangzi's name to gain a sense of security?

It was so difficult...

My head feels throbbing.

"No troubles or anything. Xiao Xiang, I'm so sorry I messed up the band before, I'm really sorry."

After hesitating for a long time, Gao Songdeng finally said what he had been unable to say for so long.

Regardless of what Xiangzi thought, after Gao Songdeng finally finished speaking, she felt much more relieved.

finally…

I found an opportunity to apologize to Xiao Xiang...

"..."

Lamp, I have never blamed you, and you have never made a mistake.

"It has nothing to do with you. I destroyed Crychic with my own hands. Don't blame yourself anymore."

"Xiao Xiang..."

"I wish you happiness."

Toyokawa Shoko didn't want to get entangled with Takamatsu Akari any longer.

If he continued, Xiangzi would soon break down.

The sound of the lamp was still so touching; after just a short chat, distant and sweet memories came flooding back.

Get away from the light, you can't say any more...

You should leave me soon too.

Reaching the door of Class B, Toyokawa Shoko stopped and whispered to Takamatsu Akari again:

"Don't let Ningzi get hurt."

Xiangzi softened his heart. If he forced Deng and Ningzi to break off their relationship, it would only hurt everyone.

Instead of doing that, let's treat the lamp properly.

As for what Ningzi said about Deng confessing his feelings to her, Toyokawa Shoko remained skeptical.

After all, this went against Toyokawa Shoko's understanding. Although Ningzi had no reason to lie to her, Shoko preferred to observe for herself.

"Ah...Okay..."

Xiangzi's figure disappeared into the blind spot, while Gao Songdeng stood in the corridor, staring at the scenery.

It's spring again, and this spring is Xiangzi.

There are two Xiangzi.

But which Xiangzi is the Xiangzi from my memory?

Or perhaps, what terrible story lies hidden behind this?

Gao Songdeng didn't want to know any of this. She didn't want to know anything. Her mind was in turmoil, a mix of relief and depression.

She really isn't human.

If I were human, I could definitely make everyone, including myself, feel better.

“Xiao Ning…”

Ningzi's warm hands were the only thing that had warmed Deng's heart in the past few months.

I really want to... hold that hand...

Ningzi, who exactly are you?