Chapter 162 Withdrawal Reactions
"How can we not keep in touch? We are not only heroic colleagues, but also family now. We will meet again sometime."
Aokiji spoke calmly.
Tatsumaki's voice remained low.
"You know I'm not talking about those things. Now that you're with Fubuki, there's no reason for us to continue that kind of relationship."
There are two options.
If she tries to take it from her sister, she might not win, and she'll definitely end up arguing with Fubuki.
Pretend nothing happened before, and from now on, you'll just be ordinary colleagues and relatives.
Tatsumaki chose the latter.
"It seems that our previous relationship really shouldn't continue."
Aokiji expressed her agreement.
Even though Tatsumaki made the decision, hearing him say that still made my heart clench with pain.
If it were the old her.
When she encounters someone who annoys or upsets her, she doesn't hesitate to resort to physical means to resolve the issue.
At the very least, it's a way to vent emotions through the most direct form of violence.
But Tatsumaki currently has no driving force.
I felt a deep sense of exhaustion, both physically and mentally.
At this point, Aokiji added:
"However, I also bear responsibility for making you the way you are now."
"What do you mean! I didn't see anything wrong with it! Don't flatter yourself, you scum with an excessive sense of self-importance!"
It seems to have triggered the underlying code of the arrogant person.
Tatsumaki immediately retorted.
"I'm referring to the physical aspect," Aokiji added.
"We've been doing this all along, so you don't see anything wrong with it, but those methods… I admit, they were indeed too extreme."
"Shut up, you pervert!" Tatsumaki couldn't help but curse in embarrassment and anger.
Since you know you're going too far, then tone it down!
Why bring this up at a time like this!
"It seems you haven't realized the seriousness of the problem yet." Aokiji's tone became more serious.
"To explain why people addicted to gambling and drugs find it so hard to quit, it's because they get stimulation from them that is unimaginable in ordinary times, raising their threshold to a terrifying level."
"Regardless of the choices one makes, the body will spontaneously drive one to seek pleasure."
That's your current situation.
Tatsumaki almost crushed her new phone again.
Veins bulged on her forehead as she spoke, each word chillingly distinct:
"What you're trying to say is that I'm addicted to you, and I can't live without you, is that right?!"
"That's a bit rough, but that's how it is..."
"Shut up, you scum! Don't be so arrogant!!"
Tatsumaki said angrily.
But considering that his younger sister was sleeping, he didn't dare to make the noise too loud.
"Do you expect me to... to you... knowing that you're dating Fubuki?"
"Get your icy head clean!!"
"I'd rather die than go back to that kind of thing with you!!!"
She hung up the phone after saying that.
She also blacklisted all of Aokiji's contact information.
Her face still wore that annoyed expression.
SHe kept cursing someone's wishful thinking under her breath.
The insults then shifted to Aokiji's shameless acceptance of Fubuki's confession.
She kept cursing Aokiji.
It seems that in this way, one can forget the shameful little bit of resentment one might feel towards Fubuki.
Clearly...
Gradually, she fell silent again.
The evening breeze carried a chill.
The wind blew across her slender figure on the balcony.
She's back to being alone again.
"It's really cold at night, let's go back to sleep."
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Just like she said that night.
Tatsumaki hadn't contacted Aokiji for several days.
Aokiji has been stuck on the progress bar problem.
"Another day of nothing."
Aokiji lay on the sofa, her head tilted back, looking incredibly lazy.
He has done everything he could these past few days.
But there's just no way to break through.
Seeing him like this, Fubuki became even gentler, just to help him temporarily escape his troubles.
"There's no need to rush. Only you are so eager to reach such a supreme realm. Others are prepared to spend a lifetime and still not be able to succeed."
Aokiji didn't know how to explain the specific reasons to her.
Let's change the subject.
" What has Tatsumaki's reaction been like these past few days?"
"My sister... hasn't changed much at home, but she's become increasingly brutal when she goes out to carry out heroic missions."
Fubuki recalled another detail and added:
"Also, my sister has been going to the bathroom much more often at night."
As expected.
Withdrawal symptoms can be very difficult to endure.
You cannot completely release stress by relying solely on your own efforts.
"When you go back later, please give the things I prepared to Tatsumaki."
Fubuki nodded.
At that moment, she sensed a certain signal.
She skillfully lowered her head, maintaining eye contact with Aokiji.
Glug—
...
A snowflake, laden with a full bowl, carried a boxed package and flew home through bubbles.
Aokiji also sets off to solve the newly emerged strange incident.
A massive flying slash swept across!
A tiny bloodstain was left on the strange man who was about to enter the city.
Then, the bloodstains spread.
Only the freak with destructive desires instantly transformed into a uniform square of flesh.
"It's solved, so where are the weirdos now?" Aokiji asked the association member on the other end of the communication line.
"Thank you for your support! There are no reports of any other strange individuals appearing at this time." The association member's tone was full of respect.
"Thankfully, with your support, the efforts of the heroes who were injured while trying to stop the monster from entering the city were not in vain!"
There were no other oddballs.
So what should we do?
Aokiji tries to find other opportunities to break through the progress bar.
"Where are the wounded heroes? I have nothing else to do, so I'll go visit them."
"Are you going to use the 'liberation hand'?"
The staff shouted excitedly.
A "liberation hand" that takes away people's suffering.
On an Aokiji fan website, "liberation Hands" consistently topped the list of favorite Psychic Powers in a poll.
The staff also cast a vote at the time.
"Please wait a moment while I check."
Subsequently, staff sent the list of injured heroes, along with the location and specific ward of the association's affiliated hospital.
Aokiji headed towards the hospital.
He also saw a familiar name on the list.
C-Rank Hero #24 - Main Character Mizuki.
On the other side.
Fubuki also handed the package over to Tatsumaki.
"That scumbag... Aokiji gave it to me? What is it?"
Tatsumaki looked puzzled as she carried the square package.
Could it be the clothes she left with Aokiji before?
Fubuki shook her head:
"I don't know either. Aokiji didn't tell me and told me not to open it."
Tatsumaki squinted slightly.
Since they entrusted Fubuki with this, it must be some kind of lewd thing again.
That scumbag is still not giving up!
"Okay, I understand."
She didn't say much.
She's mentally prepared to throw it away without even looking at it later.
Before returning to her room, her gaze involuntarily drifted towards Fubuki's neck.
Even if it's covered by a collar.
The faint mark is still so obvious.
A corner of the package inexplicably developed a crease.