Chapter 608

Wearing clean white knee-high socks, Xiyuanji Qilai, with a gentle and soft temperament, turned her head and showed a smile like the spring sun to her.

"Good morning, Lingyin."

"Morning, Qilai."

Xuecun Lingyin responded briefly, sat down in her seat, and took out a literary book to read.

After a long while, Natsume Chikage finally broke free from the crowd and returned to his seat.

Xiyuanji Qilai's gaze immediately followed him, the smile on her face seeming even brighter than just now, her eyes curving into beautiful crescents.

"Good morning, Natsume-kun."

Natsume Chikage returned a gentle smile:

"Good morning, Classmate Xiyuanji."

His gaze swept over Xiyuanji Qilai's hand placed on the desk inadvertently, and suddenly paused.

On her slender and fair wrist, an exquisite bracelet had been added at some point.

A thin silver chain was strung with quite a few small stone beads of strange colors, the most being stone beads emitting a soft moon-white luster, among which one main stone was exceptionally transparent, flowing with a hazy and strange halo under the fluorescent lights of the classroom.

More importantly, a line of pale blue text that only he could see floated quietly above the bracelet.

【Moonlight Bracelet A】

【Quality: Blue】

【Effect: After wearing, Mood +1!】

【Introduction: Hazy moonlight, ignorant heart of youth...】

Natsume Chikage felt a hint of surprise in his heart.

As expected of the "treasure girl" Xiyuanji Qilai, she always brings new discoveries.

But the effect of "Mood +1" made him slightly confused.

Is it that after wearing it, it can make people feel better and relieve stress or depression?

This was the first time he had seen special equipment that directly affected emotions.

If it could be used by people in a bad mood, it might have unexpected effects.

Unfortunately, it seems that the special equipment he obtained so far can only be bound and used by himself.

He coughed lightly, pointed at Xiyuanji Qilai's wrist, and praised in a natural tone:

"Classmate Xiyuanji... is this bracelet newly bought? It feels very beautiful."

Hearing this, Xiyuanji Qilai's innocent and lively face instantly bloomed with extremely joyful radiance, as if she had received the most desired praise.

"I... also think it's very beautiful."

She said, her fingertips gently brushing over the cool stone on her wrist, a gentle smile spreading in her eyes.

She really wanted to tell him that this was actually made by using the moonstone he gave her, plus other minerals she treasured, and specially requested someone to make it.

And it wasn't just one; two were carefully made.

But the words reached her lips, only to be suppressed by shyness and some deeper thoughts.

She knew now was not the time to give it to him.

The girl's cheeks flushed with a faint, cute blush, and her voice became lighter and softer:

"This bracelet... was... was just customized not long ago."

Natsume Chikage realized and didn't think much of it.

His attention at this moment was more focused on how to obtain this bracelet.

But reason told him the difficulty was extremely high.

This was an accessory customized by a girl for herself, full of personal significance, and usually would never be easily given to the opposite sex.

Just like that "one-in-a-thousand bracelet" of his sister Ruri, she wore it almost day and night, loving it so much that he felt it was inappropriate to even ask.

Perhaps some special equipment is destined to be difficult to obtain.

Getting it is my luck, losing it is my fate.

Just like that "Confession Cherry Blossom Tree" belonging to Odo Orihime, even though he understood its history and value, he also understood that the possibility of obtaining it was minimal.

Of course, if there was an opportunity, he would still try his best to fight for it.

It's just that his mindset could be much calmer.

At this time, Xuecun Lingyin in the front row also turned her head, her cold gaze falling on that bracelet.

"Qilai, can you let me see it?"

Xiyuanji Qilai readily agreed, carefully took off the bracelet, and handed it over.

"Mm, here."

Xuecun Lingyin took the bracelet and examined it carefully in her palm.

Her eyelashes trembled gently, and a hint of appreciation flowed in her eyes.

"It is indeed very unique, and the workmanship is very fine."

"This style... how was it made?"

Xiyuanji Qilai explained with a smile:

"It was made by using some mineral raw materials I collected before, and I asked the owner of a mineral shop I'm familiar with to help design and process it."

Natsume Chikage suddenly remembered something and interjected:

"By the way, Classmate Xiyuanji, didn't you mention before that a friend also wanted to make a bracelet to give to her boyfriend?"

"You wouldn't have taken advantage of that opportunity to make one for yourself too, right?"

Xiyuanji Qilai's fair cheeks "whooshed" and became even redder, like a ripe apple.

Her eyes wandered, her voice as thin as a mosquito:

"It's... about the same as that..."

Natsume Chikage nodded clearly:

"I see."

At this moment, Natsume Chikage intended to take out "Cicada Rain" from his school bag, preparing to use the break to continue reading.

When he opened his school bag, what came into view was a small stack of envelopes of various colors.

Love letters.

They appeared almost like a daily refresh, filling his shoe locker.

Sometimes if he forgot to take them home to clean up, they would pile up in his school bag like this, new and old together.

He was already used to it.

He took out all those envelopes calmly, pulled out that "Cicada Rain" from the bottom, and put the rest of the envelopes back into the school bag.

The whole process was skilled and rapid.

Xiyuanji Qilai, who witnessed this scene on the side, had her originally innocent and lively smiling face stagnate slightly.

Her fair cheeks puffed up unconsciously, like a little hamster hiding food, and a hint of imperceptible, unhappy look flashed in her eyes.

Not just her.

Other students in the classroom also noticed this "scene."

The gazes cast by the boys were extremely complex, mixed with envy, jealousy, and a hint of helpless resentment.

—Damn it! This guy, can't he hurry up and find a girlfriend!

—So many girls waiting for him, making the competitive environment deteriorate!

The girls secretly clenched their palms, and alarm bells rang in their hearts.

—The rivals are indeed more than imagined!

—Must watch tighter!

Thus, Natsume Chikage, who had just broken free from the greetings, was surrounded by curious and enthusiastic classmates again.

This time it was a mixed-gender "concern" team.

The boys put their arms around his shoulders, their tone half-teasing and half-serious:

"Natsume-kun, your 'daily harvest' is really enviable... are you really not planning to pick one and date now?"

"Exactly, exactly, dating doesn't conflict with working and studying. Find a girlfriend, chat normally, go on a date occasionally on weekends, how wonderful!"

The girls' eyes instantly lit up, taking the opportunity to echo, their voices one sweeter than the other:

"Exactly, exactly! I think it won't affect it at all!"

"Even if you're busy, you can communicate more at school! Dating once or twice a week is no problem at all!"

Xiyuanji Qilai also couldn't help but poke her small head out from the gap in the crowd, blinking her big eyes, looking curiously at Natsume Chikage, who was surrounded in the center.