He taught her homework, played video games with her, and went out with her …
Seiji had spent so much time with Ling Yang. Although part of it was an act, he truly wanted to help this girl.
"Brother Harano …"
The redness in Ling Yang's eyes gradually faded after hearing his gentle and sincere persuasion.
The phantom disappeared, and the large mouth and eyes disappeared. The black mist dissipated, and everything returned to normal.
"I … don't know …" she muttered.
"If you can't remember, take your time to think about it."
Seiji smiled faintly.
"By the way, are you hungry? I'll make you something nice to eat. "
…
Ling Yang was confused.
'Why did Brother Harano say that? Did I … really do something terrible to my mom? '
She couldn't remember at all, but Brother Harano didn't seem like he was lying.
He didn't say anything else to her denial. He was still as gentle towards her as usual, but … he seemed a little sad.
Time continued to pass.
Her mom's condition continued to worsen. She said that she needed to go overseas … overseas for treatment.
According to Ling Yang's understanding, she needed to go to a faraway place.
She didn't want to accept it!
Her mom smiled gently at her willfulness.
"Since Ling Yang doesn't want me to leave, then I'll stay," her mom said.
"But if you stay, your illness won't be cured, and you'll die," Brother Harano said.
Die … Ling Yang felt a chill down her spine.
It was as if she was peeking into an icy darkness.
There were terrifying things in that darkness that she absolutely didn't want to know about.
Mom … would die?
No … don't do this …
In front of her, her mom was still smiling gently as she looked at her.
Meanwhile, Brother Harano was looking at her with a sad expression.
… Is it my fault?
I don't want my mom to leave. Is it my fault?
"Brother Harano … if mom goes overseas … she'll be cured, right?"
"I don't know … but if she stays, she definitely won't be cured."
How could this be?
Ling Yang felt that something was wrong.
She didn't know if she could be cured if she went overseas, but if she stayed, she definitely wouldn't be cured … this wasn't right!
She felt sick and confused.
After the visit, she left the hospital and returned home … She was still in a daze.
Brother Harano prepared dinner.
She didn't feel like eating at all.
He didn't eat either and just sat opposite her, quietly watching her.
"Brother Harano …"
"What?"
"I … what should I do?"
"That's for Little Ling Yang to decide." Seiji said gently, "Perhaps it's too difficult for you, but since you've encountered it, you have to face it."
The little girl was silent.
"Everyone is like this. When they encounter something painful, even if they don't want to, they have to face it and endure it, and then get over it."
"It's like walking on the road and suddenly falling into a hole. Falling to the bottom, you're injured and in great pain."
"But just because you feel too much pain and don't want to move, you can't just stay down there."
"You can't just tell yourself that you didn't fall."
"You'll feel pain if you move, but you'll also feel uncomfortable if you don't move. The longer you stay, the worse it will be."
"You have to crawl out, and if you can't do it yourself, you have to call for help. Someone will come to help you … such as me."
Seiji looked directly at her face.
"I'll help you, but Little Ling Yang, you need to understand the situation and make a decision first."
"Do you want to continue feeling uncomfortable, or do you want to face the pain bravely?"
Ling Yang didn't answer.
That night, she didn't say another word.
She only spoke up when she visited her mother the next day.
"Mom … go overseas for treatment."
"… Is that alright?"
"Mom has to go overseas for treatment, so …" Ling Yang sniffled. "… I'll endure it."
Her mother had a gentle look in her eyes.
"Ling Yang, you've grown up."
She revealed a gentle smile and reached out to pat the little girl's head.
Ling Yang felt this warmth and glanced at Brother Harano who was sitting beside her.
She also revealed a faint smile when she saw him.
"You've become braver. Excellent, Little Ling Yang," Seiji praised her sincerely.
Ling Yang felt happy.
She felt that she had done the right thing.
…
Her mother had left.
Seiji knew that he wouldn't be able to see her for a long time, but it would be fine.
'Brother Harano will accompany me until mom returns.'
'Mom's illness will definitely be cured.'
'Every day, I'll fold paper cranes to pray for mom.'
Ling Yang had such a feeling as she endured the loneliness and waited.
Time passed by one day at a time.
Many days passed.
Her mother stopped calling her.
Brother Harano rarely mentioned her mother.
When Ling Yang asked him about it, she noticed that the sadness on his face was becoming more and more obvious.
She had a bad feeling about it.
She wanted to talk to her mother.
She wanted to see her again.
But …
"Why can't I!?"
Reo shouted after Seiji refused to make another phone call.
Brother Harano didn't respond and simply looked at her in silence.
"I want to talk to mom … it's been so long since I've heard her voice …
I've been holding it in since I can't see mom … I've been holding it in …
"But … why …"
The little girl revealed a pained expression.
"Why can't I even talk to you!!?"
Their surroundings changed once again. Terrifying things kept appearing as black mist filled the air.
Seiji sighed.
"You do have a reason to be angry, but it's useless, Little Ling Yang.
As long as you don't act like this, I'll tell you everything you want to know, alright? "
Ling Yang looked at him.
Their surroundings gradually returned to normal.
"Let's sit down and have a proper talk."
The two of them sat down in the living room.
"Little Ling Yang, do you remember what mom looks like?"
Brother Harano asked a strange question.
"Of course I remember!"
"Then think back carefully, seriously and clearly. What was your mother, Hinako Tachibana, like when you last saw her?" Seiji asked calmly as he looked at her face.
The last time she saw her mother, she looked like …
Ling Yang tried to recall.
Then, she felt that something was wrong.
Her mother's appearance … she couldn't remember!
How could this be!?
She was still thinking about it just now, and she could clearly remember it!
She did her best to recall it.
But her mother's face was still hazy.
How could this be? How could this be!?
Ling Yang fell into a state of confusion.
"You can't remember … is that it?" Seiji spoke in a soft voice.
"Then let me change my question. Do you still remember what the 'mom' who lived here before looked like?"
Yet another strange question.
"The mom who lived here … was my mom."
"She was indeed the 'mom' you spoke of, but do you remember what she 'really looked like?'"
'Really looked like …'
Ling Yang reflexively tried to recall, but discovered that she couldn't!
What was going on!?
Not only was she at a loss, she was also beginning to feel afraid.
"Why …"
"You can't remember again, is that it?" Seiji continued to look at her.
"Brother Harano …"
Ling Yang had an expression as if she was about to cry. A hint of fear appeared in her eyes.
"Be brave, Little Ling Yang. I know that this will be painful, but just like before, you'll be able to overcome it," Seiji told her gently.
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