City Cicada

"From the moment I was born, I've had the same dream every day, where the same day repeats itself endlessly."
"What did you do in your dream?"
"Robbed banks, blew up buildings, flirted with girls, joyrode in luxury cars... Since it was a dream, naturally, I did a lot of lawless things."
"Tell me about your dream last night."
"Yesterday was quite interesting. After dreaming for so long, it was the first time I dreamed about someone I know in real life. She was a very beautiful girl..."
"Mhm."
The police officer Uncle nodded as he took notes:
"Keep going, I'm listening."

Genius Club

Lin Xian took Yan Qiaoqiao to many places and also watched with her the famous animated movie that had started re-screening since the beginning of the May Day Golden Week—


Yan Qiaoqiao watched it very intently, immersing herself in Hayao Miyazaki's colorful yet gentle hand-drawn style, experiencing a taste of exotic magic.


Lin Xian had watched this movie when he was younger.


It had been a very long time since he had watched a movie so leisurely.


Although he was accompanied by Yan Qiaoqiao, a girl he wasn't very familiar with,


Lin Xian inexplicably felt a sense of warmth.


After coming out of the movie, they happened upon the coin-operated arcades that were a staple in every big shopping mall, and some places even whimsically named themselves XX Anime City.


But the equipment inside was all the same.


Chapter 26: Meeting Her Majesty the Queen (Extra for Alliance Master Xianglong Daoshi!)_4