Chapter 226 Like and Possessiveness

Chapter 226: Chapter 226 Like and Possessiveness

"If there’s a next life, if there’s a next lifetime, if I can do it all over again, Haruko... I definitely won’t let go this time!"

Such a declaration, seemingly heavier than a confession, surprised Haruko.

But she was very happy.

That’s right, Ichiko.

Hold my hand.

Be possessive of me.

I’ll never dislike this kind of love from you.

Because my thoughts have always been the same as yours now: I want to possess you, I want to keep you by my side forever, I want you to only love me.

It’s just that too much coercion is truly hard to turn into love.

However... she really didn’t intend to add pressure at this moment.

This dream was essentially meant to relieve Ichiko’s stress, and the words Haruko had just spoken were also her true feelings.

—I hope you can live a happy life.

Even if that means forgetting me, it doesn’t matter.

When I wake up, I’ll still come looking for you.

At least, if you forget me during the time I’m dead and asleep, I won’t blame you.

But how difficult is it to forget someone?

This moment of possession was also limited to this very instant.

Ichiko sniffled, and said very seriously, "Haruko, I promise you."

Haruko tilted her head, "What?"

"I promise you, from now on I will live well, lead a normal life, I won’t degrade myself, and I won’t make you worry."

"But!"

She raised her voice, emphasizing these two words, "I won’t forget you, never!"

Haruko’s expression became a little hesitant, "But, then Ichiko will continue to suffer, won’t she?"

"For you, I’m willing!"

This was no longer pressure she was exerting.

Instead, it was Ichiko herself putting pressure on herself.

Haruko is already dead; how could the spiritual pain her departure brought compare to the pain of that gunshot when she pushed me away?

She had already left her.

But she would still meet her in dreams, just like now!

If there was another dream, she didn’t want it to be like today, where she escaped reality by indulging in the dream.

Instead, she wanted to be able to enjoy such a dream with a clear conscience.

Haruko stood on her tiptoes, her shoelaces gently pressing against the floor of the carriage, "Why must you go to such lengths?"

Ichiko took a deep breath, looking at Haruko with deep affection and seriousness.

She opened her mouth, as if shouting with all her might.

—Because, I like you!

She mustered her strength, her lips moving slightly with the expression on her face.

But no sound was transmitted through the air to Haruko’s ears.

Even Ichiko herself clearly perceived that at the moment of confession, she had lost her voice.

It wasn’t an accident; it was that this dream was already reaching its limit.

The surrounding scenery had long since shattered, it was unclear if the Ferris wheel was still turning, and the carriage seemed to have been suspended high in the sky for a long time.

The wind had stopped, and after the sun set, the moon didn’t appear.

Time in this world seemed to have stopped long ago.

Her confession had failed once again.

But... "I know, Ichiko."

Haruko tilted her head, smiling very happily.

Even though you couldn’t say it, I know.

At this moment, you like me.

But in the end, there was still a bit of reluctance.

Even knowing that she would revive in over twenty days.

Even knowing that at that time she would reunite with Ichiko.

But... twenty days is too long.

"Ichiko!"

Haruko shouted loudly, "When we meet again someday, and you fall in love with me, confess to me solemnly again!"

I will definitely say yes.

The sound was very soft, but it still barely reached Ichiko’s ears.

She wanted to step forward and reach out, but the carriage swayed, and Ichiko immediately felt the floor beneath her feet disintegrating.

And that girl with beautiful long brown hair, wearing a happy smile, was turning into specks of starlight and beginning to disappear.

No matter what promises were made, no matter what topics were discussed.

Even the deepest emotions turned into a fleeting illusion at this moment.

Only reluctance remained, spreading through her heart.

Dreams always come to an end.

As Haruko faded away into specks of starlight, and the carriage disintegrated, Ichiko looked through the sky towards the very top of the Ferris wheel.

She suddenly remembered that she had actually heard the legend of the Ferris wheel.

The first legend says that couples who reach the top and kiss can achieve eternal happiness.

But there was also another legend.

Couples who rode the Ferris wheel together ultimately ended up separating and parting forever.

Because their happiness had been sealed forever within that small carriage.

And the moment the Ferris wheel reached its peak, it would return to its starting point.

When she reached the top, she couldn’t confess to Haruko, couldn’t kiss her, and didn’t have the blessing of the sunset.

So, which ending and legend would be hers?

It turned out that the outcome of this dream was already determined from the very beginning.

The starlight dissipated.

The dream shattered.

Opening her eyes again, the morning sun had already pierced through the window, illuminating a corner of the room.

Last night’s heavy snow had stopped, and today’s morning sun was the most ardent and warm of the entire winter.

It was as if it represented... new life.

Ichiko had no hint of drowsiness, she just dazedly reached out to touch the corner of her eye.

Her tears had not yet dried.

In her arms, besides the big brown bear, there was also a Tan Flower Cat and a small scarecrow.

The King was very attached to this scarecrow and had brought it over during the night.

The scarecrow’s seemingly lifeless eyes gradually softened at this moment.

"Haruko..."

Ichiko hugged the King and the scarecrow in her arms tightly.

The faint warmth transmitted was like holding the person she longed for.

"I will never live aimlessly like that again."

I will live for you, and for myself!

After a final five minutes of lingering in bed, Ichiko threw off the covers and let out a long breath.

"Get up!"

Her brand new day had begun.

She turned and walked towards the wardrobe, while the obediently placed scarecrow on the bed secretly took out the state glasses.

[Ichiko]

[Height: 166]

[Weight: 95]

[Cup Size: C]

[Current State: Hungry, Moderate Stress, Poor Mental State, Haggard, Physically Weak, Self-Reproach]

[Normal Affection towards Host: 99 (She has completely regarded you as the most important person in her life; even though you have left, she will still live for you)]

[Love Affection towards Host: 56 → 63 (She violently believes that caring for you and enjoying your presence is love; even though gender concepts still exist, your passing has made her subconsciously ignore this, and past memories are her reason for liking you)]

[Possessive Affection towards Host: 27 → 60 (Even if everyone forgets you, she will keep you in her heart; your existence in this world will never be erased; her regret over your departure has reached its extreme; if she could do it again, if others still wanted to take you away, she would ruthlessly possess you.)]

[(Even if the one trying to take you away is this world)]

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