Endless Silver Machine

Wei Xi landed gently on the ground where the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. Holding a red paper umbrella with her back to her, Tong seemed to be looking up at the pink petals falling from the branches.

Of course she knew Wei Xi was already here. This is her domain, and Wei Xi can only enter this space with her permission, as she doesn't like to be disturbed by others.

After Wei Xi stood still, Hitomi gently turned the umbrella handle in her hand and turned around.

He seemed to have no energy, and stared at Wei Xi, who was standing alone in front of him, with half-open eyes.

This is the first time that Tong and Wei Xi have met alone, and it is of extraordinary significance to any one of them.

"that……"

Wei Xi had just opened her mouth, but Tong's behavior made it impossible for her to finish her words.

She slightly lowered her head towards Wei Xi. Although it was only a small movement, Wei Xi knew what this movement meant.

But Wei Xi did not immediately recall the reason why Hitomi did this.

"Last time, when you were here too..."

After Hitomi's reminder, Wei Xi recalled what happened at that time.

Aika couldn't see herself here, but Hitomi, who could see it, didn't tell Aika, and pretended not to see herself and kissed Aika without permission.

"Is it... because of what happened at that time?"

Hitomi nodded slightly.

"Because the master wants me to apologize to you."

It seems that Hitomi has her own thoughts about this apology, so she used "Aika's request" as a cover-up at this time, "However, I also bear some responsibility, so I am asking you now." Apologize."

"Ha... I was just a little too anxious at that time, but I didn't really care..."

Wei Xi saw what Tong was really thinking. She smiled softly and understood, not feeling that Hitomi was only apologizing to herself because of Aika's request.

"I know..." Wei Xi didn't want to be secretive anymore. At this time, she had full confidence. She had been in that world for a longer time and had been dating Aika for a longer time. She could stand up in front of Hitomi. "I also need to apologize to you, Hitomi..."

She believed that she already knew clearly how Hitomi viewed herself in her heart.

"Perhaps, I made a contract with Brother Aika just because of my desire to be with him. Although this may also be Brother Aika's wish, in essence, it is because of my willful request that we have become what we are now. Such a relationship. This brought a lot of trouble to Brother Aika and Hitomi. I think this is a fault that I can't escape. So, even if I cried after that, I didn't need Hitomi to apologize. Hitomi didn't do it. Wrong. I’ve thought it through.”

"..."

The gentle breeze carrying the tranquil atmosphere of cherry blossoms blew between the two of them, and the pink petals floated between the two of them in the breeze. Wei Xi just held her long pure white hair blown by the breeze with her hands. Her eyes were fixed on the Japanese girl opposite her from beginning to end.

"However, my apology is limited to this." A confident smile appeared on her face, "As Brother Aika's magic costume, I am also Brother Aika's partner. Just like you, Hitomi. For If I don’t lose to you, I will definitely work harder to become a magic costume worthy of brother Aika...and a girl worthy of him..."

Speaking of this, Wei Xi's momentum instantly dropped by half, but she did not stop there.

"I will not choose to give up the option of staying with brother Aika. In order to make up for the mistakes I made because of my willfulness, and to solve the troubles my willfulness has caused you, I can only become stronger. ." She took a deep breath and continued, "So, I hope Hitomi can also support me, because this is something that only you can do."

"Can I take this to mean that you are asking for my help?"

"That's not the case," Wei Xi pressed her chest with her hand. She promised Aika that she would tell Hitomi all the feelings she wanted to convey, "I want to be Hitomi's friend. Because I like Hitomi very much for Aika's brother. The figure who fought bravely, thank you for protecting Brother Aika from the hands of death so many times. However, I think that my heart will never lose to you. Therefore, I also want to bring these two hearts together. These two thoughts will definitely bring more strength to Brother Aika."

This was the expression that turned all of Wei Xi's feelings into words. As if she was promoting her inner idealism, she tried her best to convey her thoughts to Hitomi.

Regardless of whether she finished speaking or not, with her blushing face, she could only temporarily stop to adjust her breathing that had become disordered due to saying too many words at once.

Hitomi listened carefully until the end, and she listened to every word Wei Xi said.

Then, Hitomi quietly closed her eyes.

"...it's not a bad idea."

Although this may not be an answer to Wei Xi, it is confirmed that Wei Xi heard it. Wei Xi knew that Tong had an expression of joy and expectation after listening to her words.

Then Hitomi looked at Wei Xi again.

"Xue Chao Xi Ji," this was the first time Hitomi called Wei Xi by her real name. She had never called Wei Xi by her name before, "Do you want to be the master's partner?"

The unexpected question made Wei Xi, who was looking forward to Hitomi's next words, blush instantly.

"Companion, mate!?"

"Partner...explained in human terms, refers to two close people spending their lives together and getting married."

Hitomi seemed to really not know why Wei Xi didn't answer her question immediately, and explained the meaning of the word "partner" to her seriously.

But Wei Xi certainly didn't know the meaning of this word. It was precisely because she knew what this word meant that she was so shy. Fortunately, Aika was not present at this time. She and Hitomi were the only two people here, otherwise Wei Xi's little head might have short-circuited on the spot.

The unexpected question only impacted Wei Xi for a moment before she readjusted her mentality.

Whether it is as a magical costume named "Snow Tide Ji" or as a girl named "Wei Xi", the answer to this question is yes, and there is no escaping it.

Facing Tong, who is in a similar position to her own, Wei Xi cannot escape.

Although her face was still red, as if the burning heat would turn into reality in the next second, she still straightened her humble chest.

"I want to be Brother Aika's partner."

She conveyed it to Hitomi word for word. Then Hitomi blinked her eyes and opened her pink lips slightly.

"I feel the same way as you and want to be your master's companion."

"Eh?!"

The next unexpected question was an unexpected confession, and the continuous impact caused Wei Xi's expression to change within a few seconds.

"What's wrong? Is there a problem?"

Hitomi tilted her head. Even if Aika is not here now and does not know that Hitomi has made such a confession, her reaction is too calm, which is in sharp contrast to the panicked Wei Xi.

"Um...can I know the reason?"

Wei Xi spoke cautiously.

Although it is already known that Hitomi has been by Aika's side since he was born, it is not an exaggeration for Aika to call her her sister. But the amount of time she actually had contact with Aika in the real world can be counted on the fingers of both hands.

Compared with myself who has been dating Aika for a year, the conditions are really very different.

Hitomi didn't hide her dependence on him in front of Aika, and it was even less possible to hide it in front of Wei Xi.

But on the surface, she doesn't have as many psychological struggles as Wei Xi. It seems that everything about Aika is taken for granted for her.

"Because the master is very gentle."

This reason is too common, but Wei Xi has no objection. The lack of objection proves that she admits the facts Tong said.

"Besides, because of your presence."

"me?"

"Originally, I thought that magic equipment and humans cannot transcend the existing master-slave relationship. Magic equipment has its own responsibilities, and we only need to do our duty for the master. This is the instinct of being a magic equipment. So, you What I said before, "I protected the master," may not be out of some kind of emotion, but following the instinct of the magic suit. Until not long ago, I thought so."

Hitomi said calmly. This time he should have told Wei Xi, but at this time it was more like Hitomi talking to himself.

"Ever since you appeared, I have become abnormal. Watching you, who is also a magic costume, show completely different possibilities, often makes me feel uncomfortable and makes me question the meaning of becoming a magic costume. Until In this world, after thinking about this tree for a long time, I realized that "protecting the master" was not out of the magic suit's instinct, but because I wanted to do it. Because I wanted to protect him, so Only then can I use my own power. But the more I use this power, the more uneasy I feel. Just relying on this power, can I bring happiness to my master like you? This kind of human-like emotion is What never happened before only became abnormal after you appeared and you brought him in front of me."

Although there was a subtle resistance in Wei Xi's heart regarding Hitomi's mood, she had to accept the same feelings conveyed to her verbatim.

I want to protect him, I want to use my power for him. Maybe the instinct of magic equipment does exist, but how does this explain the self before signing a contract with him?

The reason for such confusion is that it proves that Hitomi has the same mood as him.

If Wei Xi regards this feeling as superficial, it is equivalent to denying her feelings for Aika. She can't do this, and she won't do it this way.

"Even so, can we still be friends?"

This time, Hitomi did face Wei Xi directly and left this question to her to answer.

Wei Xi did not answer immediately. While listening to Tong's confession, Wei Xi's heart was sometimes surging, sometimes panicked, and sometimes unwilling to be outdone.

And when it all ended with this last question, Wei Xi's heart suddenly became enlightened.

There is no doubt that a small fire ignited in Wei Xi's heart. That was exactly what Aika had thought about, the possible competition between Wei Xi and Hitomi. It's just that they are not facing each other as fellow demons, but as girls in love.

Wei Xi had no reason to panic, because she was the one who came first. Whether it's meeting him, kissing him, or falling in love with him.

Whether it was the time spent with Aika or her desire to become a partner with Aika, Wei Xi was completely confident that she would not lose to Hitomi.

So she raised a smile that was neither humble nor arrogant, and accepted Hitomi's challenge as Aika's contracted magic outfit "Snow Tide Ji" and as Aika's family member "Weixi".

"Of course. We should support each other, right? No matter what the outcome is, I will accept it."

The flag raised together with Luoluo and Ling is the love war between family members, and the letter of challenge accepted in this beautiful scenery is the merger of two girls who are both contracted magic costumes. Fight to be the first.

After receiving Wei Xi's answer, Tong's expression seemed to have changed.

In Wei Xi's eyes, that smile seemed to be recognition.

Hitomi's smile was still as dreamy as her own, making Wei Xi unable to tell whether it was true or false.

"Besides...there is one last thing I need to apologize to you for."

"Any more?"

Wei Xi thinks that no matter what revelations Hitomi throws out now, she won't be surprised, because nothing is more surprising than the confession just now.

Hitomi's fingertips gently turned the handle of the paper umbrella, and the cherry blossom petals falling from the branches brushed against the tilted umbrella surface.

"That night in the God Clan's territory, I took away your underwear."

"..."

Wei Xi blinked her eyes dully, a confused expression of "What are you talking about?" appeared on her face.

"That's the underwear you wore when you had a hypocritical contract ceremony with your master. I watched the whole process. I can't understand why you wear those fancy underwear when you do that kind of thing?"

Wei Xi's dull expression gradually collapsed.

It didn't matter that her underwear was taken away by other girls. What she really couldn't believe was that Hitomi saw everything when she mustered up the courage to go further with Aika. Moreover, Hitomi was still describing it to him nakedly without modification, but he didn't even dare to interrupt her.

Tong didn't seem to notice that Wei Xi was about to cry as she listened.

"I don't know what the special significance of that approach is, so I'm thinking, is it necessary to use that kind of fancy underwear in order to add some key elements?"

"No...it's not like that...I don't have that kind of plan..."

Wei Xi had to lie again. She felt that it was impossible for Hitomi to know that she had put so much effort into choosing underwear, and this was her last struggle.

If Tong could pick her up at this time, Wei Xi might feel a little liberated, but Tong continued as if she didn't hear Wei Xi's excuse.

"I don't need to know what you are doing, because the master and I have already entered into an eternal contract. Perhaps it is because the contract you made midway is very fragile, and that ritual must be used to maintain the connection between you and the master. . As a magic costume, I will not comment too much on the contract rituals of other magic costumes. Seeing that scene was not what I wanted, but the master tacitly allowed me to stay at the scene, so I have no reason to apologize to you."

Say no more...

Wei Xi wished she could escape from this spiritual world now. If she wanted to, she could voluntarily leave Hitomi's spiritual world, but Wei Xi couldn't even move forward because of the layers of shame.

"I took your underwear away just because I was accidentally involved in the transfer magic. It seemed that this incident caused a lot of commotion that night, and I only apologize to you for this."

Now Wei Xi was not concerned about the issue of underwear at all. Her mind still thought that Hitomi's words brought back pink memories and fell into confusion.

And Tong didn't give Wei Xi time to recover. What made this simple apology so complicated was just because of the "human-like feelings" in my heart that made me a little weird.

This is how Hitomi rationalizes her behavior of "slightly trying to embarrass Wei Xi".

"I have finished what I want to say, please go back."

While Wei Xi was still trapped in the chaos, Hitomi personally sent Wei Xi, who could not move forward, out of the spiritual world.

Before leaving, Hitomi said something meaningful... Maybe she only meant it in the simplest literal sense, but afterwards such a feeling did remain in Wei Xi's mind.

"From now on, let's support each other as 'friends'... Xue Shishiji."

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