Chapter 9: Friends of friends
Nishu
Shadows of people hurried along the road on my way home from work. I watched the osmanthus flowers bloom and wither; the ground was covered in flattened petals that had…
Nishu
Chapter 8: Does it look good?
Walking along the road outside the apartment for a while, the scenery gradually shifted from low walls to hardware and grocery stores. The delivery post was one of them; perhaps…
Chapter 7: Things that cannot be compromised
“Doesn’t it feel cold like this?” “…It’ll warm up soon. Come on~” Her warm, moist breath brushed against my bare shoulder. Her slender fingers tilted my chin up, and the…
Chapter 26: From Now On, You’re My Little Brother
Qian Zhiyu, who had been acting like a vicious demon just minutes ago, was now crying and begging for mercy, having completely abandoned her pride. “Huff… huff… huff…” Chu Xiaomeng…
Chapter 19: Proof of Adventure
Crossroads Market was a mid-sized town with heavy foot traffic. Roads stretched out from it in all directions like a web, connecting most of the towns within the Echo Territory…
Chapter 6: Pay you back
Suzhou at the end of autumn was usually lonely, but this year the osmanthus bloomed late. The ancient streets along the river were lined with golden osmanthus trees draped in…
Chapter 5: Cold War
“Stubborn!” “You child, why won’t you listen — ! As soon as I start talking, you run into your room. Even a donkey isn’t as stubborn as you!” A woman’s…
Chapter 4: A bad start
The day was drizzly, with dark clouds stacked high as if a storm was imminent, yet the rain refused to fall. I stepped away from the window, slung my old…
Chapter 3: She has someone to accompany her
“Forgot to mention, I won’t help you watch the livestream anymore. It’s too awkward.” The message I missed from last night was on my phone, sent by Xiao Xiao. *Gurgle,…
Chapter 2: Drinking party for three people
In the early morning, the young girl stood before a mirror riddled with cracks, examining her lovely face. Her skin looked so supple that a single poke might draw water.…