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However, the contest between the two continues, and it is clear that a winner must be determined.
As for Tohka and Yoshino, these two have gradually adapted to human life, understood the things in the city, school, and society, and their personalities have gradually become more complete.
perhaps?
Anyway, after teaching them for a while, Yalin sent them to Laichan Middle School to experience the life of "peers".
Well, after recruiting Yoshino, Ayrin expanded the enrollment of Laizen High School, adding a junior high school section.
Yoshino and her teachers were also carefully selected so that she could enjoy her student days without being bullied.
"boom!"
With a loud bang, a cracking sound came from Tohka's room as it finally gave way.
Yalin glanced over and noticed that Tohka had accidentally dropped the crepe in her hand. Shocked, she couldn't control her emotions.
"Yalin!"
Upon spotting Yalin, Tohka said pitifully, "The crepes are gone."
"It's alright, it's alright, I'll take you to buy another one later." Yalin patted Tohka's head and comforted her gently, "How about adding a cheese pizza as well?"
"Really?" Tohka's mood immediately brightened, and she asked with delight.
“Of course.” Yalin felt that raising Tohka was like raising a harmless large pet; as long as he played with her, their relationship could quickly become intimate.
Compared to Nia and Kurumi, the two spirits who often tease him, the silly Tohka is much cuter.
After comforting Tohka, Ayrin went to Yoshino's room.
"Yo, Yalin-kun has finally shown up. You've been keeping the adorable Yoshino hidden away for so long, you're really wicked," said the rabbit doll on Yoshino's left hand in a teasing tone.
“Yoshino, that’s not fair. Although I’m often busy with important matters, I do come here quite a few times in my spare time,” Yalin immediately replied.
"Besides, Yoshino has already made friends at school, and she also has Nia and the others to keep her company, so there won't be any problems even if I'm not around occasionally."
"What an irresponsible statement. He was so fond of Yoshino's body before, showering her with care and concern, but after achieving his goal, he just abandoned her."
Now they've even gotten tired of the old and found so many new elves.
"Hey Yalin, you're heading in the direction of scum, aren't you?" the rabbit doll said meaningfully.
"Don't say things that could be misunderstood." Yalin's face darkened; his actions were perfectly justified.
Even when he reached out, his touch was ethereal, penetrating into the chest to touch the spirit crystal; he had absolutely no intention of taking advantage of the situation.
Yoshino smiled wryly, then poked the rabbit doll's cheek to stop it from talking nonsense.
After the joke ended, Yalin brought up serious matters.
"...Yalin, shall we go now?"
Yoshino asked nervously, her heart filled with panic, sadness, and anticipation.
Unlike Hoshimiya Muku, she is very curious about her past.
Even though she had recently learned about her origins and was told that her mother had died in an accident, Yalin told her that her mother loved her very much and had always protected her.
Yoshino wants to find traces of her time as a human and wants to recover her past memories.
She didn't want her mother, who had loved her so much, to disappear from her mind.
"Yes, I'm available anytime you're ready," Yalin said with a smile.
"Finally, is Yoshino going to remember her memories as the rabbit that devours the world? When that happens, you must stop me, Ayrin-kun!" The rabbit doll interrupted, trying to ease Yoshino's emotions.
......
Yoshino Hyoge River lived in Kanagawa Prefecture.
The two arrived at the area and reached a residential area with a view of the sea. They then headed towards a nearby large hospital.
According to intelligence, Yoshino was frail and sickly before becoming a Spirit, and was frequently hospitalized. She had a deep impression of this hospital, and even after losing her memory, she still vaguely felt its presence.
When the two entered the lobby, a head nurse in her fifties was waiting. Upon seeing Yoshino, she showed a surprised and moved expression and hurried towards the two.
"Regarding your identity, it is not appropriate to use the original Yoshino Itaru 2-in-3 II2er. Therefore, the information I provide to those in the know is that you are Yoshino's daughter, Yoshie."
Yalin said in a low voice, and Yoshino nodded slightly in agreement.
After all, she disappeared for more than 20 years, yet her face and body remained unchanged, which is highly improbable for ordinary people.
"You must be Yoshino, you look exactly like that child back then." Head nurse Kaho Sumida stared intently at Yoshino and the rabbit doll, then said gently, a hint of moisture appearing in her eyes.
Yoshito was a patient she had cared for. He was a very smart and well-behaved child who was quite strong despite suffering from an incurable disease.
Kaho Sumida liked this child very much from the beginning and felt deeply sorry for her fate.
After Hyoya Gawa's unexpected death, Yoshino mysteriously disappeared, which became a source of heartache for the head nurse for many years.
Knowing that the other person is still alive and has started a new family after losing her memory has finally put her mind at ease.
It's a pity that Yoshito is frail and sickly and cannot come in person.
"Thank you for your concern, Aunt Sumida..." Yoshino said awkwardly, but she could feel the other person's care and joy.
This is a kind aunt.
"Next, could you please let me tour ward 302? I'd like to show my mother some photos of that room."
Perhaps due to her proximity to the past, Yoshino's speech became much more fluent, and even her expressions became much more vivid.
"Logically it shouldn't be possible, but..."
Kaho Sumida blinked, and seeing that Yoshino was a little down, she changed her tone: "It's okay to sneak in, just don't tell anyone."
"thank you...!"
Yoshino bowed and thanked them, overjoyed to have met such a kind person.
Even though she was in a bad situation back then, she still had a lot of warmth.
"As long as your mother can live a happy life, I will be content," said Kaho Sumida with emotion.
Even though she often witnessed life and death as a head nurse, she still sincerely hoped that kind people could have a happy ending.
During this process, Yalin quietly held Yoshino's hand, minimizing his own presence and not disturbing their interaction.
It was simply to loosen the shackles that had sealed Yoshino's memories, allowing her to have some reaction when she saw familiar scenes.
It's true that Mio Takamiya wiped the memories of previous spirits, but the methods she used were far too crude.
Both Nia and Kurumi can learn about their past through Tenji Rin.
Some of the spirits that followed did not possess the relevant abilities.
Later on, she probably felt that she no longer needed to hide it.
Whether it was Kotori Itsuka five years ago, Miku Hoshimiya, or Miku Izayoi recently, none of them have sealed their memories again.
Therefore, the elves in the middle stage are considered the unluckiest.
However, given their experiences, amnesia may not necessarily be a bad thing.
Kagami Nanami is a good example; her past was not pleasant at all.
When Ayrin and Yoshino arrived at room 303, they found that this room was not much different from the other rooms.
Whether it's the white hospital bed and round stool or the small TV on the cabinet, it's all just a hospital-style room.
Only through the gap in the curtains can one see the quiet streets and the selected ocean.
Even so, Yoshino became dazed after entering the ward.
Then his gaze fell on an open box on the counter, inside which was a rabbit doll that looked exactly like Yoshina.
“Yoshina II…” Despite not having regained her memories, Yoshina still uttered the doll’s name.
Memories flooded back: when she was hospitalized, her mother worked tirelessly to pay for her treatment, which meant she had to reduce the time she spent visiting her.
As a gift, she made a rabbit hand puppet for Yoshino, as a clone to accompany Yoshino.
In this way, even if she can't visit Yoshino often, she can still stay by her side.
To prevent Nagisa from being lonely, Yoshino also made the same hand puppet to act as her clone and keep her mother company.
However, before the gift could be given, Nagisa passed away unexpectedly. During this time, Yoshino also encountered a phantom and lost her memory after being given a spirit crystal.
The mother and daughter were separated forever and could never see each other again.
The memory ends here. Yoshino stands quietly in place, tears streaming down her face.
Yalin noticed that Yoshino's small hands were unconsciously tightening, so he gently patted the girl's shoulder, hugged her in his arms, and let her tears soak his clothes.
"Cry it out. You are not alone. Both Yoshina and I are with you."
After venting her emotions, Yoshino looked at the rabbit hand puppet and her emotions calmed down.
Even so, her mother stayed by her side the whole time.
She felt sad and in pain at that moment, yet also happy.
Yoshino gently stroked her head, her tone softening, her voice identical to Nagisa's: "Don't worry, Yoshino, I'll always be with you."
......
"Thank you, Yalin." After thanking the head nurse sincerely and leaving the hospital, Yoshino stood still and straightened her posture as she spoke.
"No need to thank me, Yoshino is just so cute. I wish she were my little sister." Yalin kept ruffling her hair and said with a light laugh.
Yoshino pursed her lips and smiled shyly.
She found herself liking Yalin, who was her companion, her best friend, and her most reliable brother.
However, it is too early to say. This affection may just be a misconception caused by gratitude, and Yalin only sees her as a child.
As they spend more time together, she might be able to confirm her feelings with him, or perhaps as she grows older.
With Yoshina by her side, many fellow spirits as companions, and Arin who is like an older brother to her, isn't she happy now?
Unaware of Yoshino's inner thoughts, Yalin took her hand and led her towards Tengu City.
Now that Yoshino has opened her heart, the Fourth Realm will also be under his control.
The issues concerning the Yamai sisters and Kagami Nanami can be left to the others. As for Izayoi Miku, discuss this situation with Kurumi when we get back.
The spiritual energy required to return to a year ago is negligible for him, but if he extends the time spent in the past, the spiritual energy required will increase further.
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