Su Shuang's world is collapsing [Comprehensive]

Chapter 272

...Did you succeed...? !The deputy chief... was finally captured by her...? !

Liu Quan blinked blankly, feeling a sense of illusory unreality.However, her cheek was passively pressed against his chest under his embrace, and she could even feel the delicate embroidered dark patterns on his coat slightly tingling the surface of her skin.

...It's really him... He is hugging himself tightly, just like those CGs he has seen before...

"But, maybe it's because..." she stammered, "From before..."

She choked.

The memory of the original "Qingyuan Xueye" was mixed with all the memories I created and possessed after I came here, and all of them rushed up like a tide in an instant, submerging her whole body.

From the time of the entrance examination, the "Kyohara Yukiha" dressed as a man was defeated by the sword of the boy Okita, and fell on his back on the tatami mat, with the fear that the dark secret could not be realized in his heart, but he saw that he came to inspect the new team A long time has passed since the moment when Tukata, who was in the condition of the swordsmanship test, walked into the dilapidated dojo, stood by the door, and glanced at her very casually.

From then until now, during the time she didn't realize, she was looking up at him, relying on him, and trusting him.

As far as she is concerned, although she has been telling herself from the bottom of her heart that he is just a tragic figure with a preordained ending, he is just one of the pawns in the game she is watching from the sidelines, but she is following the instructions of the system bacteria and falsely attacking him. Object……

But now, she suddenly realized that how to stay by this man's side until the last moment, how to help him live as much as possible, is the most important thing.

This is what she really wants to do in her heart.

This is the mission of "Qingyuan Xueye" - this is the mission of "Liuquan".

...That is her mission, having come here after going through unimaginable things.

Liu Quan moved a little, and put his face close to his shoulder blades, feeling the lines and warmth of his strong and fit mature male body wrapped in a well-fitting dress.

She has never imagined that one day she will hug his warm and fresh body like this, pursue his straightforward and firm beliefs, and stand side by side with him, no matter the scenery unfolding in front of her is the gorgeous spring cherry blossoms or the cruel war— —

The tip of her nose was inexplicably sore, she paused, smiled slightly, and finished her sentence.

"...I've been acting like a baby to Hijikata-san before I even realized it."

Hearing her bold statement, his body shook slightly.

As if planning to respond to her words, he was silent for a moment before speaking.

"Since you left me..."

He seemed to be worrying about whether he should continue to convey his thoughts, and he didn't speak for a while.

When he spoke again, she sensed a hint of confusion in his voice.

"I understand... something."

The feeling of confusion floated slightly in his tone.

"...you seem to have always been by my side and supported me."

Tufang stopped suddenly, as if it was very difficult to speak, paused, and then continued with determination:

"...Ever since you left me, even just standing there alone, I feel very painful."

"No matter at any time, I can't control myself to keep thinking about what happened before, remembering how many times in times of crisis, in the face of powerful enemies or urgent situations, I stood by my side and refused to take a step back of you."

"The thought that you might never stand by me like that again is unbearably painful."

"It was only then that I realized that you, standing by my side, have always supported me gently and firmly. It is your courage that shines on you and attracts my attention..."

"I think it is because of your existence that I may be able to be redeemed."

Liu Quan: ...! ! !

Unexpectedly, tears poured out of Liu Quan's eyes uncontrollably, slid down his cheeks one after another, and landed on the clothes on his chest that were close to her cheeks.

"I think of what happened in the past countless times...in Osaka, at Ikeda House, at the time of the Forbidden Gate...in Kyoto, in Edo, in Shirakawa Castle, in Sendai...the Shinsengumi experienced so much There have been many ups and downs, there have been glorious moments, and they have also experienced huge setbacks again and again, lost their resident, lost their companions, lost their leader—"

His voice choked, and after a while, it came from above her head again.

"...Yukiha, do you think the Shinsengumi is still a guidepost for samurai?"

"Do you think I can inherit what they've been obsessed with?"

His voice was very soft, as if with a hint of uncertainty, he asked such a question of lack of confidence carefully.This is not at all like the vice-chief of Oni who commanded the wolf of Mibu in Kyoto back then.But in his warm embrace, Liu Quan smiled slightly.

Unknowingly, he changed his address to her.Maybe it's because... During the days of parting, he called her in his heart countless times, right? !

"The things that everyone loves and pursues have always existed in the Shinsengumi. It is the same now."

She answered clearly with a tone of conviction and affirmation.

"Hijikata-san is the representative of this kind of thing. When I look at you, I can feel the undying faith represented by the Shinsengumi..."

She raised her head slightly, and felt that with this movement of hers, his hand caressing the back of her head slowly slipped to the back of her neck, and the touch was slightly itchy, bringing a sense of intimacy and warmth that she had never felt before. .

"That kind of thing is stronger than before. Because everyone's hearts are connected, and they are all injecting their own strength into this great and beautiful thing..."

She looked up at his face close at hand, with tears still in her eyes, but she smiled slightly.

"This kind of thing can support the meaningful continuation of the lives of many people, and continue to fight... In my eyes, such Mr. Hijikata is shining."

Hijikata was taken aback for a moment, then the corners of his lips slowly curled up, revealing a soft and reassuring smile.

"Being so affirmed by you, I also feel a lot more relaxed..." He said with a sigh, his tone seemed to reveal a kind of joy from the heart.

"Speaking of which, since you appeared today, you have been babbling with me about the rules of the game... However, today's Shinsengumi no longer needs iron discipline. Because every team member is a warrior with great ambitions .”

His tone was very gentle, and his eyes were as deep as the sea as he watched her.

"……You too."

Liu Quan was startled, and opened his mouth slightly in surprise.

A few months ago... no, just ten minutes ago, he was probably still insisting on letting her go back to being an ordinary woman.

...But now, he said that a woman is also a member of the Shinsengumi, and also a samurai with great ambitions? !

Is this an acknowledgment of her will and hope, or a submission to her persistence and admiration?

... Or, is it the best response to her long-standing pursuit?

Liu Quan laughed, and the arms around his waist tightened slightly again.

"Then, from now on, whether it's uncomfortable or painful... please let me share some of it."

"It would be great if I could become your pillar... I hope you can rely on me a little bit, and stop burdening yourself with everything."

Having said that, she couldn't help but laugh a little mischievously.

"I'm very reliable, Mr. Hijikata?" She said half-jokingly.

"So, you can also act like a baby to me in the future."

For such a bold statement, Hijikata was silent for a while, but he did not relax his arms that embraced her.

... This person really seldom jokes.And the guy who was the former team leader of the first group, Souji, is simply two extremes.

It is really a nerve-wracking thing to follow such two immediate bosses.

Thinking of this, Liu Quan's smile widened a little unconsciously, and the wet tears in his eyes glistened, as clear as a night sky full of stars in the crisp autumn air.

Tu Fang watched her quietly, and after an unknown amount of time, he suddenly spoke softly.

"...Stay with me."

Liu Quan:? !

Once the deputy chief's towering and powerful defense was completely breached, it was as if some switch had been pulled in his heart.In her ears, every word the deputy chief said was OOC enough to be unbelievable.However, those words echoed in her ears, slowly uttered by his deep voice, and directly conveyed to the bottom of her heart.

"Please support me to move forward when I am occasionally confused..."

Perhaps because he was still not quite used to this drastic change in his painting style, the deputy chief stopped abruptly, paused a little uncomfortable, and took a deep breath.

"When I have doubts about something, help me to strengthen my direction again..."

"If I lose my mind and make any mistakes, please feel free to point them out without hesitation."

The corners of Hijikata's lips curled up slightly, and a soft and unbelievably soft smile appeared on his face.As he whispered softly and clearly, unconsciously, his lips were pressed tightly against the temple hair above her ears, and his warm breath gently blew against her ears.

"...Please be that person who can make my heart stable and strong at any time, Yukiha."

Liu Quan:! ! !

... She felt that she must be dreaming now.

No, it shouldn't be a dream.Because even in the wildest, chaotic and delirious dream, the deputy chief had never said such gentle and beautiful words, and had never faced her so frankly, hugged her tightly, and told her that she was important to him, Begging her to stay no matter what happens—

She slowly raised the corners of her lips and smiled silently.

...So, in the end, the deputy chief was forced to OOC by her, right?

Inexplicably, the last words that Kondo said to her in the alley late at night in Edo came back to her mind.

【Xue Ye-jun, I still believe that as long as you treat people with sincerity from the bottom of your heart, then, "Your kindness will be rewarded", such a thing? 】

[This is the advice that I, Isao Kondo, can give you as the head of the Shinsengumi. 】

...Yeah, Kondo-san, you are really right.

My kindness has now been rewarded.

So, whether you are good or not, those companions who we have left far behind us along the way and will be forever remembered in our memory, just watch carefully.

It is not for the shogunate or Aizu that you are loyal to, but for a bigger and bigger goal than that.

I will definitely save the deputy chief's life and save this world that is on the verge of collapse.

For the future you are trying to protect, I will never stop at any time.

This is the promise I made with you, and it is also my oath.

The author has something to say:

February 6:

Therefore, the official long-form confession of the deputy director is here, please feel at ease to eat~~