NABC Chapter 139 Rinne's Story: "A Dreamlike Embrace"
Chapter 139 Rinne's Story: "A Dreamlike Embrace"
Chapter 139 Rinne's Story: "A Dreamlike Embrace"
"Sawa, I'm back after moving the equipment!"
As soon as the bell rang, Ming rushed into the infirmary where Sawa was, as if he had wings on his feet.
Pulling back the curtain of the infirmary, Ming stood up, panting, beads of sweat glistening on his forehead and sliding down his cheeks. At that moment, Sawa, sitting on the hospital bed, slowly turned her head upon hearing the sound, her gaze meeting Ming's.
"Are you alright, Sawa?"
"Ah...ah! Don't worry, Mingjun, I'm fine."
But her expression was somewhat complicated and hard to decipher.
Sawa lowered her head slightly, seemingly trying to hide her true feelings, but only for a moment before she raised her head again, trying to make her expression appear nonchalant.
Sha and her beautiful eyes stared directly at him, and Ming, still somewhat flustered, asked again to confirm:
"Are you really okay? You don't seem to be doing well."
Ming's voice was full of worry, his eyes fixed on Sawa, trying to glean clues from her expression.
Sawa just shook her head. "I'm fine. Mingjun, there's no need to worry so much. Let's go, help me up, let's go back to class together."
Ming quickly stepped forward and carefully helped Shahe up.
The two walked slowly toward the classroom. Along the way, Sawa seemed somewhat silent, occasionally stealing a glance at Ming.
"Mingjun...can I ask you a question?"
"Of course, what would you like to ask?" Ming asked with concern, his gaze fixed on Sawa.
Sawa hesitated for a moment, but still spoke:
"If...if one day I am murdered...and you could choose to find a way to resurrect me...but you would suffer for 25 years before I am resurrected, would you do it?"
"Huh? What are you saying, Saya? I don't understand..."
"Or... you could choose to indulge in dreams, spend your life with a [substitute] created based on your impressions and expectations, and abandon the real me. Would you do that?"
As the girl spoke, she silently turned her head away so that Ming wouldn't see the melancholy on her face.
Ming paused for a moment, stopped in his tracks, and looked intently at Sawa:
"Sawa, why are you suddenly asking such a strange question? But no matter what, I won't give up on the real you!"
At this moment, although Ming's eyes were dim and lifeless, in his heart, this was something he absolutely could not doubt!
"Even if it means enduring 25 years of agony to resurrect you, I'm willing, and I won't wallow in dreams, because that would be a betrayal of you! So I won't! Absolutely not!!"
Sawa's body trembled slightly, and tears welled up in her eyes. She slowly turned her head to look at Ming, wanting to grab it and pull the hem of her clothes that was leading her forward, but in the end she didn't reach out, and the words she wanted to say remained unspoken.
Just then, a gust of cold wind blew by.
"That's true... Mingjun is the kind of person who will never let go once he falls in love... Thank you for your unwavering support all this time..."
Ming looked at Sawa with a blank expression, somewhat puzzled by what she had just said.
Blinking, she tried to glean more information from Saya's expectant gaze.
However, just as he was still immersed in confusion, Sawa suddenly reached out and handed him a colorful amusement park ticket.
The tickets are printed with cheerful cartoon characters and various exciting and fun amusement facilities, as if beckoning to them.
"This is?"
Sawa smiled and said to Ming, "Ming-kun, how about we go on a date at this amusement park next Saturday?"
Her voice was gentle and melodious, like a spring breeze softly caressing Ming's heartstrings.
At this moment, Sawa felt a desolate sense of relief.
Ming stared at the ticket, then looked up at Sha and her expectant smile, and nodded.
'Ding ding ding—!'
The school bell rang abruptly, and Shahe, who had injured her ankle, had to be helped into the classroom by Ming.
After being helped to their seats, and since the classmates had pretty much accepted their relationship, there was no need for them to pretend anymore.
After today, Ming and Sawa's relationship continued to be harmonious and pleasant. They spent ordinary yet heartwarming days together, and their understanding of each other deepened.
Recalling Saturday, Sawa's room air conditioner suddenly malfunctioned, making it difficult for her to fall asleep in the sweltering summer heat. Fortunately, the next day, Ming thoughtfully found a professional repairman who quickly fixed the air conditioner.
In Ming's view, Sawa was finally able to sleep peacefully in her own room in a cool and comfortable environment.
However, since the air conditioner had just been repaired, in order to ensure its proper functioning and to give each other some private space, Ming and Sha decided to sleep separately for the next three days.
Although they no longer sleep in each other's arms at night as before, they remain very close during the day, which is the envy of many of their single classmates.
Three days passed by like sand in an hourglass.
At 2:10 pm, the sun was shining brightly and the breeze was gentle.
In the dreamlike and beautiful park of Tiangong City, Ming sat leisurely on a bench.
He was dressed in an ordinary white casual outfit. He sat quietly by himself, holding an ice cream cone in his right hand and occasionally putting it into his mouth to taste it.
"Aren't they here yet? Sha and she should do some more makeup at home. Half an hour has already passed. Girls are really something..."
"What really is it? Ming~ Jun~"
"This is really troublesome..."
The sound spread from behind, but a chill suddenly rose up from my spine and quickly spread throughout my body.
Seeing this, Ming stiffly turned his head and met her "kind" eyes, cold sweat rapidly streaming down his forehead.
"Saya...Saya, what brings you here? I was just joking." Ming quickly explained, his face full of ingratiating smiles.
At this moment, Sawa was wearing a white long dress. Her usual double braids were untied, turning into flowing long hair. She was carrying a small handbag, which made her look a little unusual, but in Ming's eyes, she looked like a fairy descending to earth.
(It was like dancing a waltz on Mingxb)
"Hmph, I doubt you'd dare to really call me troublesome."
Sawa gently scolded him, but the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, revealing a sweet smile.
Ming stared at the stunningly beautiful Sawa in front of him, momentarily stunned, and almost dropped the ice cream cone in his hand.
"Let's go, we still have our date today." Sawa took La Ming's hand and led him towards the amusement park.
The two chatted and laughed all the way, as if the whole world had shrunk to just the two of them.
Upon arriving at the amusement park, they first rode the carousel. Sawa was as happy as a child, while Ming watched her tenderly from the side.
When they reached the roller coaster, a hint of hesitation flashed in Sawa's eyes, but she quickly regained her resolve.
"Mingjun, let's go ride the roller coaster."
Ming looked at her with some concern.
"Are you sure you can handle this? Girls can't handle this kind of psychological stimulation."
Sawa nodded
They boarded the roller coaster, and as the track climbed higher, Shahe suddenly gripped Ming's hand tightly.
The roller coaster plunged down like a wild horse, the wind whistling in their ears, and Ming heard Sha He shouting loudly:
"Mingjun, it feels so refreshing!"
After getting off the roller coaster, Sawa looked a little pale, and Ming hugged her tenderly.
After resting for a while, Sawa's somewhat pale face gradually recovered, and she tried to calm herself down.
About 10 minutes later, Sawa racked her brains and finally found a seemingly reasonable excuse, then hurriedly ran to the toilet.
"Sorry, Mingjun, I... uh, my stomach hurts a little, I need to go to the restroom first, you wait for me here on the chair."
After you return from the restroom, Sawa will take your hand and lead you to the next stop on your date: the haunted house.
As soon as they entered the haunted house, a sinister atmosphere enveloped them. Suddenly, a model of a demon jumped out from the side, and Sawa screamed in fright, throwing herself into Ming's arms.
Ming held her tightly and comforted her softly:
"Don't be afraid, I'm here."
'Huh? What's that? And it hurts a little...'
Ming was stroking Sawa's head when his thigh was accidentally bumped by the bag Sawa was carrying. He felt that it contained some heavy things, but he didn't think much of it...
The two groped their way through the haunted house, getting startled by various frightening props from time to time, but this also brought them closer together.
After leaving the haunted house, the two continued walking in the amusement park until it got dark.
The two walked to the Ferris wheel, and Sawa said with sparkling eyes:
"Mingjun, let's go ride the Ferris wheel."
Seeing her expectant eyes, Ming naturally wouldn't refuse and pulled her to join the queue.
Finally, it was their turn, and the two stepped into the Ferris wheel cabin. As the Ferris wheel slowly rose, the city's night view unfolded before their eyes.
The colorful lights, like stars scattered across the sky, were so beautiful they seemed like a dream.
Sawa leaned on Ming's shoulder and whispered:
“Ming-jun, I’m so happy today. I hope it can always be like this in the future…” Ming gently stroked her hair. “Silly girl, I’m willing to stay with you for as long as you’re happy, as long as you’re happy.”
"Ah...yes, Mingjun, you're really kind and good...just like when we first met. No matter when or what you're like, you're always my hero!"
"Really? I wouldn't dare call myself a hero. I've never believed in anything like that. If I had to choose, Saya and I would much rather be your knights..."
As they talked, they couldn't help but recall the first time they met.
In kindergarten, seeing a girl being bullied just like he had been in a past life, the boy didn't choose to stand by and watch, but instead stepped forward to become the girl's support.
"How wonderful."
"It's truly unforgettable."
Ming and Sawa spoke at the same time, just as the Ferris wheel stopped. Ming took the girl's hand and walked off the Ferris wheel, and the two returned to the bench where they had been sitting.
"Mingjun, did you know? There are fireworks at this amusement park today! I think it's a great way to end this date. What about you?"
Ming smiled and nodded. "That sounds great. I'm looking forward to it too." The two sat side by side on the bench, quietly waiting for the fireworks to light up the sky.
Just then, gazing at the night sky, Sawa suddenly stood up.
"Is there anything else, Sawa?"
"Speaking of which, Mingjun, do you want some ice cream? We happen to be nearby, I'll go buy it for you by myself."
Ming was a little confused, but he didn't refuse. "Okay, thank you, Sawa."
Watching Sawa turn and leave, Ming didn't think much of it and continued to admire the night sky. But after a long time, Sawa still hadn't returned.
Ming began to feel something was off. Inadvertently, he noticed Sha's bag, which she had left on her seat, and curiosity compelled him to open it.
Ming opened the bag and found the wooden box and diary he had taken out earlier inside.