Chapter 32: Just Friends

Strange, in this day and age, could there really be someone who doesn’t know what an Esper is?

Su Keke’s gaze fell upon Loweia.

She could see that the confusion in the girl’s eyes didn’t seem fake.

From the moment she started talking to Bai Yu, that girl had been completely out of the loop.

It was very strange.

They weren’t talking about anything profound; they were just discussing common knowledge of this era.

It should have been impossible for her not to understand their topic.

However, this girl was like she had come from another world, entirely ignorant of this world’s common sense.

It couldn’t be that something was wrong with her brain, causing her to forget all of this.

Su Keke thought back.

She remembered Bai Yu saying earlier that she was taking care of an injured lover.

If the white-haired girl sitting beside her was Bai Yu’s lover, then this lady who seemed to lack common sense might have injured her head and lost part of her memory.

That would explain why she didn’t know these things.

Otherwise, it would truly mean the girl beside Bai Yu was from another world.

But coming from another world or something like that — how could that be possible?

As for what the other person’s identity actually was, she decided to confirm it now.

Su Keke looked toward Loweia, a hint of scrutiny in her gaze, before looking back toward Bai Yu.

“Bai Yu, won’t you introduce the person beside you?”

Hearing Su Keke’s inquiry, Loweia was a bit surprised.

Why did Su Keke suddenly want to know about her?

Besides the surprise, she was also curious.

How would Bai Yu answer?

The girl looked toward Bai Yu beside her, full of anticipation for her next answer.

“Regarding that, she is Loweia, my friend.”

“Eh? Just friends?”

Seeing that Su Keke was a bit surprised, Bai Yu nodded.

“Yes, for now, we are friends.”

“Oh, oh, I see.”

Su Keke smiled, her eyes landing on the hand Loweia used to tug at the corner of Bai Yu’s clothes.

Even though the action looked so intimate, they claimed to be ordinary friends.

Well, how could that be possible?

As for why these two were hiding their status as lovers and were unwilling to reveal it to outsiders, that was their own business.

On the other side, when Loweia heard Bai Yu’s answer, she suddenly felt a momentary daze.

Immediately afterward, those beautiful crimson eyes dimmed a little.

‘Why did Bai Yu only say we are friends when faced with an outsider’s question?’

‘Clearly, when we are at home, Bai Yu tells me that we used to be lovers. Why can’t she tell outsiders about this identity?’

A deep sense of disappointment instantly surged in her heart.

But soon, Loweia snapped out of it.

‘I can’t blame Bai Yu. If I have to blame someone, I can only blame myself.’

Having forgotten everything after waking up, she had taken the initiative to give up on continuing to interact with Bai Yu as a lover, choosing instead to be ordinary friends.

Therefore, when faced with an outsider’s inquiry, it was only natural for Bai Yu to choose the identity of a friend.

After all, they weren’t lovers right now; they were just friends.

‘This was my own choice. I can’t blame Bai Yu.’

‘If I, upon waking up, hadn’t been unable to accept a lover relationship, perhaps Bai Yu’s answer would have changed from friend to lover.’

‘By then, Su Keke, knowing they were lovers, probably wouldn’t have approached Bai Yu anymore.’

‘Not just her, but other girls who might approach Bai Yu in the future — as long as they knew she had a lover like me by her side, they probably wouldn’t harbor any other thoughts toward Bai Yu.’

Thinking of this, she couldn’t help but increase the strength in her hand, as if she could tightly grasp Bai Yu this way and prevent her from leaving her side.

‘But now, because of my own reasons, the relationship between the two of us has changed from lovers to friends.

Upon hearing that we are actually friends, won’t other interlopers who harbor thoughts about Bai Yu have an opportunity?’

‘No, no… Bai Yu is mine, and she can only be mine. I don’t want to give Bai Yu to anyone else.’

‘Wait… why am I having these thoughts?’

Loweia was stunned for a moment.

Why, all of a sudden, did she have such possessiveness toward Bai Yu?

She only wanted Bai Yu to be her Bai Yu alone and didn’t want to give Bai Yu to others?

When exactly did she start having such thoughts about Bai Yu?

Even though it had only been one day from the moment she opened her eyes and saw Bai Yu until now, and even though Bai Yu was still a stranger to her.

But why, in such a short period of time, did she develop these feelings for Bai Yu?

Even though she still hadn’t remembered anything, and the past experiences Bai Yu spoke of only felt like stories belonging to another stranger.

Yet, in such a situation, she felt possessive toward Bai Yu and even wanted Bai Yu to reveal their status as lovers to outsiders.

‘Is it because, in the depths of my heart, I have already accepted the role of a lover?’

Loweia suddenly felt a sense of unfamiliarity.

When exactly did she become like this, and when did Bai Yu’s weight in her heart become so heavy?

Loweia was suddenly lost in confusion.

She didn’t quite know how to view Bai Yu beside her anymore.

Right now, what kind of feelings did she actually have for Bai Yu?

Was it the same love as in the past, or was it because she owed her too much, and a sense of debt had formed deep in her heart?

Or perhaps, Bai Yu was her only reliance right now, and lacking a sense of security, she didn’t want Bai Yu to leave her?

Did she want Bai Yu to stay by her side forever, thus giving rise to this possessiveness?

Loweia was very confused. She couldn’t sort out her feelings for Bai Yu.

Just then, she suddenly heard Bai Yu’s voice.

“Loweia, the food is all here.”

“Oh, oh!”

Loweia snapped back to reality.

Only then did she notice that the dishes they ordered earlier were served.

As for Su Keke, who was sitting across from them, she had also gone to another table to eat.

Bai Yu picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork rib and brought it to Loweia’s lips.

“Come, open your mouth.”

Loweia subconsciously opened her mouth.

The moment it entered her mouth, the girl’s eyes lit up slightly.

“How is it?”

“It’s delicious.”

“That’s good then.”

Bai Yu nodded gently, but a trace of worry still lingered in her eyes.

“Also, Loweia, was something wrong just now?”

“Eh?”

‘How did Bai Yu notice? I shouldn’t have been that obvious.’

“The food was ready just now, and I called you many times without a response. Do you have something on your mind?”

“No… no.”

Loweia looked away, feeling a bit guilty.

She was thinking about what kind of feelings she actually had for Bai Yu; there was no way she could say that in front of the person herself.

Loweia shook her head, then picked up her rice bowl and desperately shoveled rice into her mouth, trying to distract Bai Yu’s attention by focused eating.

Watching Loweia’s actions, Bai Yu could only give a soft chuckle.

“Slow down. There’s no need to be in such a hurry; no one is going to take it from you here.”

While Bai Yu was speaking, Loweia suddenly picked up a piece of rib and stuffed it into her mouth.

“Bai Yu, you eat quickly too.”

‘Alright then.’

She decided not to probe into what she was thinking about just now, but it was likely something related to herself.