Kyosuke's Request

"Aaaah!!"

Amid a chorus of screams, the drop tower plunged from high in the air.

A few minutes later, Uncle Kyosuke emerged slowly from the drop tower ride, holding Yurina's hand.

Lin Qiye and Amamiya Haruki were still waiting nearby.

Although Yurina had invited them to ride the drop tower with her, Lin Qiye truly did not want to go. He had ridden dragons and the Somersault Cloud before; a drop tower at such a height was nothing to him. If everyone else screamed while he stood there expressionless, it would really ruin the mood.

Besides, this was a time for father and daughter to reunite. There was no need for him to intrude.

"Alright, the last ride is over. We should head back now, okay?" Uncle Kyosuke asked with a smile, holding Yurina's hand.

Yurina lowered her head without saying anything.

"Xiao Youli?"

"Mm... oh..." Yurina came back to herself, raised her head, and forced a smile onto her face. "I-I need to use the restroom first."

Lin Qiye's brow furrowed slightly as he watched Yurina jog toward the restroom.

About ten minutes later, Yurina came out of the restroom with her head lowered, seemingly somewhat dazed.

"What's wrong, Xiao Youli?" Uncle Kyosuke asked doubtfully.

"Nothing." Yurina smiled. "Let's go back."

The group followed the amusement park's colorful paths toward the entrance. The atmosphere seemed rather heavy along the way. Yurina barely spoke, and even when Uncle Kyosuke took the initiative to make conversation, she only gave a few distracted replies.

A light drizzle drifted down from the sky as dark clouds gradually blotted out the heavens. Though it was only afternoon, there was already hardly any sunlight to be seen.

Even so, the amusement park's clamor and laughter never ceased. The visitors opened their umbrellas and lined up