Kamen Rider: Prince of Shadows

Chapter 120 Nobuhiko: I gave you a chance but you didn’t use it! (first update)
Nobuhiko is very surprised. If Kado Yashi really told Xiaoye the reason why he went out, Xiaoye would never say the words "Brother doesn't want Xiaoye" anyway.

Looking at the sad Saya, Nobuhiko asked softly:

"Miss Xiaoye, did Shi tell you anything?"

"Ugh... He only said that he would go out for a while, but... But Xiao Ye can feel it, brother, he doesn't want Xiao Ye anymore..."

The unprotected chick can only face the crisis-ridden darkness alone. This is the true portrayal of Xiaoye.

After hearing this, Nobuhiko's mouth twitched.

He instantly understood Kado Yashi's thoughts - he didn't want Xiaoye to worry, so he planned to take on everything alone.

Frankly speaking, if you can really do it, it is indeed very responsible. Nobuhiko once chose to hide the Sawara family and went to the monster world alone.

However, that was based on the premise that he was a Kamen Rider and his life away from Uncle Sahara's family would not be affected.

But Xiaoye's situation is different. Without Nobuhiko, Xiaoye really can't survive.

Although Kado Yashi also asked Nobuhiko to ask for his help, it was obvious that this act of carrying everything on his back was tantamount to betrayal for Saya.

Seeing Xiao Ye who was on the verge of emotional collapse, Nobuhiko temporarily put aside the idea of ​​persuading her. He just patted her shoulder lightly and comforted her:

"Don't worry, you are never alone."

"Mr. Qiuyue..."

Hearing this, Xiaoye held Nobuhiko's hands and hugged him tighter.

Kadayaji's departure was a big blow to Xiaoye. When her mood stabilized, she turned around and went upstairs, like a zombie.

"Miss Xiaoye?"

"I want to take a rest alone, Mr. Qiuyue."

Xiaoye turned around, forced a smile to Nobuhiko, and then walked up to the second floor.

Seeing her look, Nobuhiko frowned slightly, but didn't go up. He knew that Xiaoye needed to be alone now.

Xiao Ye was undoubtedly hit hard, and she didn't even eat lunch. Nobuhiko knocked on the door several times, but there was no response, as if he was asleep.

As night fell and the moon hung high in the sky, Nobuhiko, who was cleaning the house, suddenly heard the melodious sound of a piano coming from upstairs.

The sound of the piano was even more lonely, and even mixed with irrepressible sadness and fear.

Hearing this voice, Nobuhiko thought for a while and brought up the strawberry milk that he had prepared.

The second floor was very dark, and Xiaoye did not turn on the lights. Fortunately, there was no difference between night and day for Nobuhiko, and he steadily arrived at the piano room.

There were no lights on in the room, and not even the curtains were closed.

The bright moonlight passed through the window and fell in the center of the room, illuminating Xiaoye who was playing the piano. For a moment, Xiaoye seemed to be on the stage, but also seemed to be trapped in a dark cage.

Nobuhiko just stood there quietly, waiting for the performance to end.

The moonlight became brighter and brighter, and the music reached its climax. Xiaoye's hands striking the strings flew up and down, as if the chicks were trying to flap their wings. However, as the music ended, the chicks seemed to have resigned themselves to their fate and returned to peace.

"This piece is Debussy's Moonlight. The chicks who cannot leave the nest alone look up at the moonlight alone."

Suddenly, Xiaoye spoke, her face now full of resentment:
"Ever since my parents passed away, I have been unable to leave this house, but my brother is different. He can travel to different worlds. He must really want to give up and give up on me as a fledgling. Now, he has finally abandoned me."

Then, she turned to look at Nobuhiko and said almost begging:

"Mr. Qiuyue, you will definitely not abandon me, right? Now, I am the only one left with Mr. Qiuyue..."

Looking at the girl's expression, Nobuhiko understood that she had regarded him as her only support.

It sounds like it can satisfy a man's mentality, but Nobuhiko knows that this concept is absolutely abnormal.

Reminiscent of Saya's resentment towards Kado Yaji in the movie version, Nobuhiko couldn't help but sigh in his heart - You are useless in giving me a chance!Kadoya Shi!He placed the tray on the piano, picked up the cup, and handed it to Xiaoye. She reached out and took the cup, but she kept staring at Nobuhiko, as if she wanted to get a definite answer from his face.

But Nobuhiko did not answer, but asked softly:

"Miss Xiaoye, do you want to entrust everything to me? Whether it's yourself or the rest of your life?"

"I······"

Hearing Nobuhiko's question, Xiaoye was stunned for a moment and looked at Nobuhiko at a loss.

Nobuhiko continued:

"If it is as a housekeeper or a man, I should feel honored for it, but if it is as a friend, I will choose to refuse - entrusting everything to others is a major decision, Miss Xiaoye, actually , you can think about it again.”

He tried to correct Xiao Ye's thoughts in a secret way.

But it was obvious that Xiaoye's current mental sensitivity was beyond his imagination. As soon as he finished speaking, Xiaoye stood up excitedly:

"Does it mean that even Mr. Qiuyue wants to abandon me?"

"No, it's not abandonment. You should have your own life, instead of just entrusting it to others..."

"It's not the same! After all, Xiaoye has become a burden to you, so you want to abandon me in the lair?!"

Xiao Ye became more and more excited as she talked. She stood up and placed the cup heavily on the piano, and the warm milk spilled out.

"Since you want to leave, then you all should leave and let me die here alone——"

Her words stopped abruptly - Nobuhiko moved, his face expressionless, and he strode towards her.

This action woke up a very excited Xiao Ye. Seeing Nobuhiko who was already close at hand, she instinctively moved back.

One step, two steps, three steps...

The piano room was not very spacious, but after just a few steps, Xiaoye leaned against the wall. At this time, Nobuhiko was already in front of her, and she could not avoid it.

Nobuhiko raised his hand and leaned against the wall, making a thud.

Then the whole person continued to approach Xiaoye.

The girl was so frightened that she closed her eyes and exclaimed:

"no, do not want·······"

However, a few seconds passed, and she didn't feel anything strange. Then she opened her eyes tremblingly, raising her head like a frightened animal - Nobuhiko, at some point, had retreated to the piano, under the moonlight. His handsome face lit up.

He just stood there, quietly looking at Xiao Ye in the darkness.

"If you put everything you have on others, the scene just now and even worse things will become a reality. Miss Xiaoye, does it not matter?"

"Ugh?"

Nobuhiko's actions calmed down the originally excited Xiaoye.

Seeing her look, Nobuhiko reached for the cup on the piano, took out a handkerchief and wiped it, then stepped forward and handed it to Xiaoye.

Xiao Ye was a little frightened and hesitated, but she still reached out and took the cup.

"It's already very late. You should have some rest. If you need anything, you can ring the bell and call me. I'll be here. Good night, Miss Xiaoye."

After Nobuhiko said that, he turned around and left, leaving Xiaoye alone in a daze holding the cup.

Her mind was filled with the image of Nobuhiko under the moonlight just now.

(End of this chapter)