Can I Quit the Group Now?

There is a hint of sweetness in this coffee, which is very fragrant and makes people feel very at ease.

Many people think that coffee without added sugar or milk will be bitter, but it is not.

A qualified barista will strictly carry out every step of the process when making coffee, and finally the coffee presented to the guests will show different degrees of sweetness, acidity, and mellowness in taste.

With Fangcun Gongshan's level, it is naturally impossible to brew bitter coffee.

Not only that, this coffee also contains the heart of the maker, which is a very warm and reassuring heart.

This coffee level is very high!

Lux put down the coffee, was silent for a while, and then commented: "...It's delicious."

"That's good..." The old man seemed to have received a satisfied answer, he breathed a sigh of relief, and the smile on his face became more cordial.

"Thank you so much for coming here. In fact, my original intention was to come to visit in person, but Aite said that you are not here these days, so it became like this."

"It's really bothering you."

As he spoke, he lowered his head slightly.

The old man's attitude is very low, rather than facing his daughter's friend, it is better to say that he is facing the savior.

Lux could clearly feel that sincerity and gratitude.

"...Mr. Yoshimura, there's no need to do this. I just did what I thought I should do."

Lux stretched out his palm and made a motion that made the old man raise his head.

"No matter what Lux-kun's starting point is, it is true that you saved Aite and reunited our father and daughter. You are my benefactor..."

Yoshimura Kozen looked at Lux lightly, and after a pause, he talked about his past...

"Back then, after I handed Aite to Noro, I desperately escaped from the pursuit of the V organization. After that, I risked being discovered and returned to District 24, trying to find Noro and bring Aite back. But , when I went back again, Noro had disappeared."

"I don't know where he took Aite to hide. I wanted to find it, but the people from the V organization found me again. I can only run away."

"I don't know how long I fled. From District 24 to District 23, from District [-] to District [-], I fled for a long, long time, and finally escaped to District [-]."

"I settled down in the 23rd district, and I want to use the stability of the 23rd district to go to the 24th district to find them."

"But in the end it all failed."

"I once thought that Noro was afraid of being discovered by the V organization, which would put Aite in danger, so I took Aite away from here."

"Later, I settled in Anding District and opened this coffee shop, hoping to help more people...Perhaps, there is also an idea of ​​redemption, to make up for the sins I have committed."

"Maybe I was touched by God, or maybe it was a decision of fate. Two months ago, I saw the news on TV and heard the title of one-eyed owl. At that time, I knew that I had found Aite."

"I want to meet Aite and see her again. But I don't have the courage."

"I haven't fulfilled my responsibilities as a father, what face do I have to recognize Aite again?"

"So, I just hope that I can continue to protect Aite..."

"I was really happy when I heard about you. You led Aite on the right path and gave her a future worth looking forward to...Although I thought you were dead at the beginning. But later, Aite found me."

"Talked with me a lot... I never thought that Aite could forgive me and recognize me as my father."

"I was very happy, really happy when I heard that Aite taught my father personally. That was the happiest moment since I met Yuna."

"I didn't do anything, but I got Aite's forgiveness. I even wondered if I was dreaming."

"But later, when I watched Aite come here and call my father again, I realized that I was not dreaming. Aite...really came back."

When the old man said this, he smiled happily and contentedly.

It was a pure smile from the heart, without any other meaning.

This man loves his child and wants to protect his child even if he sacrifices his life.

This deep feeling is moving.

"Lux-kun."

He called Lux's name again.

"Aite can come back. My wish in this life has been fulfilled. In the days to come, I really want to continue to take care of her and protect her. I want to do what a father should do in the next days. But I I know that Aite no longer needs my protection, and I have no ability to continue to protect her."

"So... Lux-kun, please..."

"My daughter, please!"

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In the soft and gentle voice, there is the weight of a father's only request in his life.

Even though the voice was very soft, Lux could still feel the heaviness in it.

That's... a heavy duty called responsibility!

The blue eyes became serious and steady at this moment. Facing the only request of a father in his life, he must respond with the corresponding awareness.

"I will protect her!"

"must!"

——He was absolutely, and his blue eyes revealed a firm expression.

The surrounding atmosphere became silent when the old man talked about the past, the air seemed to stop flowing, and when he entrusted his daughter to Lux, the weight and determination followed.

Lux's acceptance and affirmation seemed to be an answer to such an atmosphere.

The old man seemed a little relieved, but also a little lonely.

"That's good, that's good..."

Misty eyes filled with mist.

He raised his head slightly.

"......Father..."

Takatsuki Izumi couldn't help calling his father. He never told her these things, even when they met for the first time, he didn't tell her.

But now, she fully understands...what happened back then.

It's not that his father didn't look for her, but he didn't find her.

The V organization's constant pursuit and countless visits to the 24th district to find their traces failed in the end.

God seems to be making a joke, and it seems to be punishing him for everything he has done.

Even if he knew that his daughter was in District 24, even if he used all his energy, he still couldn't find her...

If she hadn't attacked CCG, perhaps their father and daughter would never meet in this lifetime...

This confession from the heart, as well as the slightly lonely figure, made Takatsuki Izumi really feel it.

My father really still loves her...

"Aite...From now on, Lux-kun will protect you. I am relieved to have Lux-kun here."

The old man smiled with kindness in his eyes.

He exhaled lightly, and his tall and straight body bent slightly, as if the burden on his body had disappeared and he was finally able to relax.

"By the way, Lux-kun, do you have anything you like to eat, I'll get you some."

The heavy topic should stop here. Recognizing your daughter and entrusting her to someone worthy of entrustment, why does such a topic seem so dull.

His words made the atmosphere just now slowly dissipate.

The air began to flow again, both Lux and Takatsuki Izumi were silent for a moment because of the old man's words, and after that, their expressions became gentler.

"Mr. Fangcun can do anything."

Lux responded like that.

"Haha, just call me uncle, you don't have to call me sir..."

"Although I really want to say that, but Lux-kun should be a little 'shy', it's okay, it won't be too late to call me uncle after we get acquainted."

The old man laughed loudly, made a small joke with Lux, and then got up to prepare snacks for the two of them.

"Since Lux-kun said something casual, I'll prepare something casually, please wait a moment."

Lux looked at Yoshimura Kozen's leaving back, a little admiration flashed in his blue pupils.

This old man deserves his respect...

At the same time, in the lounge of the coffee shop, Ru Jianxuan and the others, who eavesdropped on the conversation of the three outside, couldn't help being moved.

"Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo..."

"I know the store manager has a story, but I didn't expect it to be so deep."

"Now that the store manager and Aite are reunited, it's really great that Aite has found someone worthy of trust..."

The employees in the antique coffee shop are actually ghouls.

They used to fight fiercely in District 23, fighting each other constantly, they were absolute enemies like water and fire.

However, when Fangcun Gongshan came to the 23rd district, he tried his best to help everyone and mediate them who were fighting each other.

Under the persuasion of Yoshimura Kozen, they gave up their hostility, and were convinced by Yoshimura Kozen's personality charm, and finally joined the coffee shop and became the clerk here.

And they who work here more or less know that the store manager has a sad past in his heart.

But every time the store manager mentioned it, he seemed to be understating it, and he didn't want to tell them his pain.

So until now, they didn't really know the pain in the store manager's heart.

However, although the past store manager and Aite both had their own pain, at least at this moment, everything is over.

The store manager and Aite reunited, and finally there was no barrier between father and daughter, and the pain that had been there disappeared.

They all have bright futures to look forward to.

This is the happy ending.

They should be happy and happy for the future!

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It was seven or eight o'clock at night when I left the antique coffee shop.