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You can use this trait a maximum of once, equal to your Charisma modifier. After completing a long break, you will regain all consumed Bard Inspirations.
【你产生的激励骰大小可以在达到本职业的特定等级时增大。第5级时为d8，第10级时为d10，而第15级时为d12。】
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The warmth from her palm pulled her back from her memories.
Takamatsu suddenly trembled, his unfocused pupils refocused, and he looked down somewhat blankly, only to see his hand being held tightly by a pair of warm hands.
Chihaya Aine had somehow squatted down in front of her, her large gray eyes staring at her intently.
Yin Linqi Baqi 4 (5) Liu Yuecun Ze also looked into her eyes with concern.
"Takamatsu, are you alright? You suddenly stopped talking, your face looked terrible, and you were sweating a lot..." Chihaya Aine raised her other hand, preparing to use her sleeve to wipe the fine beads of sweat from Takamatsu's forehead.
Gao Songdeng subconsciously avoided her hand, his eyes still somewhat vacant, as if a part of his soul was still stuck in that empty depth.
She shook her head mechanically, her lips moved slightly, but she couldn't make a sound.
An indescribable panic and suffocation suddenly gripped her. The two faces before her, filled with concern, the warm touch, the acceptance that would listen attentively no matter what she said... everything familiar made her feel an immense, unbearable pressure.
She seemed to see Su Shi's bowed head, Li Xi's blood-stained body, Mu's pale face, and Xiang Zi's agonizing screams again—
Those scenes she couldn't escape no matter how hard she tried, that ending she was convinced would repeat itself, were gradually catching up with her stagnant steps.
She blinked, and before her eyes seemed to reappear a dark, damp void. Koshimura Sawa was pierced through the body by a sharp spear, and Chihaya Aine's severed head rolled to the ground...
No...not here...not any longer...
"I'm sorry!" she suddenly shouted.
The next second, Takamatsu Akari suddenly broke free from Chihaya Aine's tight grip and turned to run towards the door of the astrology department.
"Little Light?!"
"Takamatsu-san?"
Chihaya Aine exclaimed in surprise and instinctively tried to get up to chase after him, while Koshimura Sawa also quickly stood up.
But Takamatsu was faster; her slender figure instantly reached the doorway, her shoulder seemingly slamming heavily against the doorframe in her panic, yet without pausing at all.
A series of stumbling footsteps echoed down the corridor, quickly fading into the distance and eventually disappearing in the direction of the stairs.
“She…” Chihaya Aine looked at her empty hands, then at the doorway, her face filled with self-reproach. “Did I… say something wrong?”
“No.” Koshimura paused, looking at the notebook on the table, its cover already closed.
"it's not your fault."
The sound of the wind rustling through the leaves outside the window remains the same, as if whispering stories of the past.
The ending of Chapter Thirty-One?
Chihaya Aine: "Zeze, I found Xiaodeng. She seems to be tired from running and just sat down on a step by the roadside."
Chihaya Aine: "I took her to get something to drink... She looks much better now, so she should be alright..."
When Yuecun Ze saw the message that had just been sent to his phone, his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally relaxed a little, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
Koshimura Sawa: "I understand. Stay with her a little longer, and then just take her home."
Honestly, I feel that the most important thing for you right now is not to form an adventure team, but to find a doctor to treat your psychological problems.
[If you say that, and all the problems are solved, how are we going to make it into 13 episodes?]
He had just put his phone back in his pocket when LINE notifications rang again, this time from Nagasaki Motoyo.
Nagasaki Motoyo: "Um... Koshimura-kun, there's a little problem..."
Nagasaki Motoyo: "I might need to go to the supermarket to buy a new pot now. You... maybe... um, you don't need to come to try the dishes today?"
Oh, you bought a new pot? I thought you accidentally messed up the kitchen...
Wait, what should I buy?
No, tell me what you did to ruin the pot!
Yuecun Ze rubbed his temples in annoyance. Why were these two such a handful?
He stood at the bustling street corner, surrounded by a throng of people, neon lights flashing one after another, and the air filled with the mixed smells of food and alcohol.
His gaze swept over the shop signs lining the street, finally settling on a convenience store with blue and white lights, its large glass window reflecting his somewhat tired figure.
Well, it seems there's no hope of getting Su Shi to cook. I'll just take two bento boxes back and make do.
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As the office workers pounced on their food like hungry wolves, and the thrifty housewives scattered, Yuecunze stood in front of the empty refrigerator, feeling that his worldview had been greatly shocked.
Oh, right.
At this time of day, bento boxes should all have discount tags on them.
It is the legendary moment of "holy war"!
Wait, is the battle for discounted bento boxes really this fierce?
Nagasaki Motoyo, it seems I misunderstood you.
The problem isn't you; it's this world that doesn't allow discounted bento boxes to exist.
He approached the refrigerator, which looked like it had just been ransacked, and peered at it relentlessly. Finally, in the corner at the very bottom, he found two of the cheapest boxes—pork miso bento boxes.
...Well, it's better than eating instant noodles.
He picked up a bento box and tossed it into his shopping basket, then reached for the second one.
Almost simultaneously, another fair hand rested on the bento box. The cool, delicate touch gently enveloped the back of his hand.
Koshimura Sawa turned his head in surprise.
What came into view was a delicate face that looked somewhat tired, but was now filled with astonishment.
The girl had long, smooth blue pigtails, and her golden eyes widened slightly in surprise.
Do Stand users really attract each other?
[A. Begin singing "Spring Shadows" to her]
【B. Ms. Toyokawa Shoko, you wouldn't want Nagasaki Motoyo to know that you've sunk so low as to fight with others for discounted bento boxes, would you?】
[C. Without saying a word, he bent down, grabbed her shoes, and ran away.]
Ha, is that all the strength you've got?
Wing ⑦⑹$Doubt Three 亻Er 2⒐⒉{I was really underestimated!
He cleared his throat and hummed a melody etched into his DNA: "Hmph~ hum hum~ hum~ hum hum hum~"
Who is playing "Spring Shadows"?!
Oh, it's me, that's okay.
Before he could even utter a sound, Toyokawa Shoko's eyes instantly reddened, and he abruptly lowered his head, turned around, and ran away.
"Wait—" Koshimura Sawa's heart sank suddenly as he saw Toyokawa Shoko run out the door in an instant, grab the remaining bento boxes in the refrigerator, and rush to the cashier.
"Hello sir, two bento boxes, is that right?"
"Correct."
"Okay, that's 600 yen in total." The clerk pressed a few buttons on the checkout counter. "By the way, our convenience store has a tax-free policy. You can enjoy tax-free shopping if you spend 5000 yen or more."
"Um, I'll just buy these things."
"But then you won't be able to enjoy the tax-free benefits, dear," the saleswoman continued.
"Then just add the tax to my bill!" Koshimura Sawa glanced at Toyokawa Shoko's figure outside the door and said anxiously, "Can you hurry up and settle the bill? I'm in a rush!"
"Okay, would you like a paper bag or a plastic bag?"
"Paper bags".
"Okay, but if you use paper bags, there will be an additional 10 yen environmental fee..."
"Plastic bag! Plastic bag!" Koshimura Sawa interrupted her quickly.
"Okay." The clerk calmly packed the bento box into a plastic bag. "By the way, we're having a promotion right now; for an extra 100 yen, you can get a tuna rice ball—"
As Koshimura watched Toyokawa Shoko's figure gradually disappear into the distant alley, he quickly slammed the 1000 yen bill on the table, grabbed the plastic bag, and rushed out the door.
"Sir, I haven't given you your change yet!" The shop assistant's voice came from afar behind him.
I'm looking for you, De Grami!
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"Hu-hu-"
About half a minute later, Koshimura Sawa leaned against the cold, damp wall of the alley, bending over and panting heavily.
I just saw her walking this way... how did she disappear in an instant?
He looked around but saw no sign of anyone.
Never mind... Koshimura wiped the sweat from his forehead and straightened up.
I'll try to explain things to her tomorrow.
He had just turned around when he felt something cold pressed against his neck.
He looked down and saw a gleaming dagger pressed against his neck; if it moved any closer, it would slit his throat.
Wait a minute, isn't that the Nirvana Knife?
Cyber Xiaoxiang, when did you arrive at yi again? Y84⑦肆「呜⑹？
"Tell me, what is your purpose in following me!" Toyokawa Shoko's voice, filled with vigilance and anger, came from behind her. She gripped the short knife in her hand and questioned her loudly.
"Huh?" Koshimura Sawa was a little dazed and blurted out instinctively, "Wait, let me explain—"
"Why did you take my picture without my permission! Why are you lurking in Haneoka!" Toyokawa Shoko pressed the short knife in her hand forward again, her voice suddenly rising. Koshimura Sawa could clearly feel the slight pain of his skin being pierced. "Are you one of them?!"
There seemed to be a barely perceptible hint of fear and trembling in her voice.
"Wait, let's talk this out..." Koshimura Sawa quickly raised his hands, ready to explain.
[A. "Hehehe, you've been discovered. I was going to spare your life..."]
B. "I like you."
【C. "Hello ma'am, our convenience store has a promotion going on..."】
I was wrong, bro. I'll never say you're not strong again.
Koshimura took a deep breath, and as if going all out, shouted at the top of his lungs:
"because I like you!"
"Huh?" Toyokawa Shoko's mouth was slightly open, her beautiful golden eyes wide open, as if struck by an invisible lightning bolt. She took a step back in disbelief, and the short sword in her hand fell to the ground.
"Uh, that's not what you mean..." Koshimura Sawa quickly said, "What I mean is, I don't like you, oh dear—"
"Then, you—you—" Toyokawa Shoko's voice instantly turned tearful, like a kitten whose tail had been stepped on, extremely aggrieved, "You even stole my lunchbox!"
"Waaah—" She couldn't hold back her tears any longer, and they rolled down her cheeks like large beads from a broken string.
She immediately squatted down, buried her face in her arms, and started crying, her shoulders shaking uncontrollably.
"Huh? Wait, don't cry—" Koshimura panicked, frantically rummaging through his pockets until he finally pulled out a crumpled pack of tissues with only two sheets left. "I bought this for someone else. If you want it... you can have it. She probably doesn't need anything else..."
The crying seemed to have subsided a little.
A few seconds later, the little blue head that had been buried moved. Toyokawa Shoko slowly raised her face and looked at him, revealing red eyes and tears still clinging to her long eyelashes: "...Really?"
How did it suddenly transform into a soft and cuddly little shape?
Teacher Da Xiang, I still prefer the way you breathe.
"Of course it's true, why would I lie to you?" Yuecun Ze quickly handed her a tissue.
"Hmm..." Toyokawa Shoko stood up, her voice a little muffled as she answered, taking the tissue; her eyes were still a little red.
"Oh, right," Koshimura Sawa said carefully, noticing the atmosphere had eased a bit, "please don't forget what I just said—"