"Oh, okay... actually what I wanted to say was, um..."
Alphys lowered her head, thought for a moment, then looked at Aidan and tried to force a smile.
"I know you're usually very insecure, just like me, feeling like you're not worthy of pursuing love."
She also felt that the person she liked could never like someone like her.
but..."
Alphys's gaze suddenly hardened.
But what if the person you like likes you back?
She might not care at all that you stay home all day eating instant noodles, or that you're a complete failure.
And you don't need to try to change or pretend anything for her.
So... we need to be brave!
Aidan lowered her head, stroking the scarf around her neck, a burning heart seemingly beginning to beat.
"That's right!"
Sister Fish scooped Alphys up in her arms, then with a standard basketball shot, tossed her into a trash can that had appeared out of nowhere.
"Take the person you like on a date to the junkyard, just like he and I did!"
That will definitely succeed, right?!
Alphys poked her head out of the trash can. "Uh, I guess so."
"Haha, see that! Okay, I'm going to go cook with him now!"
After saying that, Sister Fish picked up the trash can and left.
Seeing the two of them leave, Aidan finally couldn't help but ask Sans,
" Sans, what's going on? Did you arrange for them to come and comfort me?"
Aidan touched the scarf around her neck, looking at the other person with a puzzled expression.
Sans mischievously closed one eye, "We'll be there soon, I'll tell you then."
Aidan sighed helplessly, "Fine."
Aidan followed him as they continued traversing the dense jungle.
As she walked, Aidan heard the melodious chirping of birds around her, and her expression instantly turned strange.
"Hey, alright, that's all I can do for you. You'll have to walk the rest of the way yourself."
Before Aidan could ask a question, Sans stopped and pointed ahead.
Aidan looked in the direction he was pointing and froze on the spot.
Ahead was a large tree without any leaves, but this tree was pixelated, as if it had been cut out of a game.
Behind the big tree is a cozy little house, also made of pixels.
The entrance to the cottage was filled with small yellow Xiaohua.
A tall figure wearing a cloak is carefully watering the Xiaohua with a watering can.
Aidan touched the big tree with some disbelief, then walked towards the figure.
Hearing the noise, the tall figure put down the kettle and turned to look.
A monster with the appearance of a sheep and a kind face appeared before Aidan.
Upon seeing Aidan, the other person revealed an extremely gentle and kind smile.
"Oh, my child, you've come."
Aidan nodded, looking at everything with a somewhat bewildered expression.
" Goat Dad, what's going on?"
Why is your home here?
The Goat Dad didn't answer him, but instead turned and pushed open the door.
"Come inside, Toriel has prepared a cinnamon pie for you."
Aidan nodded blankly and slowly followed him into the house.
After entering the house, they turned left and entered a place that resembled a living room.
The living room doesn't look big, but it's very cozy.
In front of the burning fireplace was a sofa, and next to it was a bookshelf filled with books.
In the very center of the room was a large round table and four stools.
"Huh? You're back so soon? I thought I'd have to wait a while."
A gentle voice came from the kitchen.
Then a sheep-like monster came out carrying a plate of pies.
Upon seeing Aidan, a look of shock flashed in his eyes, followed by heartache.
She placed the pie on the table, then quickly walked over to Aidan.
"My poor child, you must be so tired. I'm so sorry for making you suffer."
As he spoke, he gently patted Aidan's head with his warm hand.
That hand, though made up of pixels, Mingming incredibly warm.
All of Aidan's worries vanished, and she felt a lump in her throat, experiencing a warmth she hadn't felt in a long time.
"Alright, child, you must be starving. Come and eat."
Goat Mom let go of his hand and pulled Aidan to sit down at the table.
He handed the pie to him and gave him a spoon, while also scolding the Goat Dad.
"Honestly, you should be more concerned about the child."
"Um, sorry..."
Aidan sat on the bench, looking at the cinnamon pie on the table in front of her, which was made entirely of pixels.
For some reason, he picked up a spoon, scooped up a spoonful, and put it in his mouth.
As expected, it's pixelated; aside from a faint milky aroma, it has no flavor whatsoever, and even the texture is like eating building blocks.
Mingming how unpalatable it was, Aidan found it incredibly delicious at that moment.
He scooped up the pie with a spoon and put it into his mouth one bite at a time.
Tears streamed down his face without him even realizing it, falling incessantly.
By the time he finished the entire pie, tears had already soaked half of his face.
The Goat Mom and Goat Dad walked up behind her and gently hugged her.
"It's alright, child, home will always be there for you."
Aidan could no longer hold back; she turned around and hugged the two of them tightly, tears streaming down her face.
Why did Mom and Dad...?
Why is my dream different from what I imagined...?
Why is it so, so filthy?
I don't want to realize this dream...
I don't know what I should do, what can I possibly do?
Aidan sobbed, letting out all the grievances and sadness in her heart at once.
The Goat Dad Goat Mom stroked and comforted him.
"Child, you don't need to do anything. In our eyes, you will always be the best."
Because you are our child.
"Mmm!" Aidan nodded heavily in their arms, the fog that had been shrouding him in his mind seemingly disappearing at this moment.
After an unknown amount of time, Aidan slowly released her grip, looking at her 'parents' with gratitude.
"Okay, how about we go for a walk? The Tiantian," Goat Dad suggested.
Goat Mom glanced at him, then looked at Aidan and nodded. "I think it's a good idea, let's go together."
Aidan nodded, the previous dejection and gloom on his face completely gone.
Aidan took their hands and slowly walked out of the house.
As soon as they stepped outside, they saw a small yellow Xiaohua with its back to them.
" Xiaohua?"
Aidan recognized them at a glance, released the Goat Dad Goat Mom ' hands, and warily shielded them behind her.
I'm not challenging you today! Go back!
Xiaohua slowly turned around, her calm smile suddenly turning into a ferocious expression.
"Hahahaha! Ha! Hahahahahahahahaha! Hahahahaha!"
Idiot, idiot!