A walk in the rain

Just moments ago it was a bright and sunny afternoon, but soon dark clouds reached out and blocked out the sun. A light drizzle began to fall, just enough to wet hair, and many pedestrians quickened their pace. This light rain was tolerable, but if it got heavier, it wouldn't be good.

Shiki Ryougi walked down the street with her eyes closed. The raindrops didn't wet her clothes, and her steps were noticeably lighter, as if she was enjoying the rain.

"Don't you have any questions? After all, you must have many questions on your mind right now."

She spoke, her voice the same as Shiki Ryougi's, but even gentler, sending a shiver down one's spine. Bai Mo simply followed behind her, replying, "More than my question, I'm curious why you always disappeared so quickly whenever I saw you at the hospital, but this time you actually showed up on your own initiative."

Hearing Bai Mo's words, Shiki Ryougi stopped and tilted her head, saying, "Isn't it because of you? Originally, I just wanted to be an observer, but suddenly there's someone else in Shiki's apartment, which was supposed to only have Shiki. I can't just keep observing like this anymore, can I? It's such an unexpected thing."

The extra person must be the Giant Shark Heavenly King. Bai Mo knew from Touko that Shiki had another personality named "Zhi" inside him, but it disappeared for some reason. That's why the Hollow Shrine left behind after Zhi disappeared could be easily entered by the Giant Shark.

"I'm so sorry, it seems I've caused you trouble."

It seems that Touko and Mikiya don't fully understand Shiki Ryougi's situation. At least, the one in front of them is definitely not the vanished "Weaving" personality. Bai Mo is very curious about its special way of existence. It's practically a Hell God of War.

"There's no need to apologize. On the contrary, I really enjoy this novel experience, just like how not knowing what tomorrow will bring creates anticipation. I should be thanking you."

It's truly unimaginable who, besides that group of bloodthirsty spectators, would have any expectations for the Giant Shark. But Shiki Ryougi in front of her seems genuinely looking forward to it. Is she completely indifferent, or is everything actually under her control?

The two walked into a park. Shiki Ryougi seemed to be tired and sat down on a park bench. The park was deserted on a rainy day, and the tranquility was refreshing.

Shiki Ryougi continued, "Originally, I shouldn't meddle in worldly affairs, but I can't help my curiosity. Just like the audience sitting below the stage fantasizes about being able to join the story on stage, that's why I appear before you from time to time."

"So others can't see you? Will the Giant Shark inside your body pose a danger to you?"

Bai Mo stood to the side and asked, but Shi did not answer, instead smiling and patting the spot next to him.

Bai Mo sighed inwardly and sat down next to her. The bench was just big enough for three people, but there was plenty of room for two people, so Bai Mo could keep a sufficient distance from her.

"Others probably can't see me right now. Look, this is just a dream, like a bubble." Shiki Ryougi stretched out her hand, and a leaf, knocked down by the rain, landed on her palm. But if an outsider were watching, all they would see is a Bai Mo sitting on a bench, and a leaf slowly drifting down from the sky.

She smiled sweetly, like a flower quietly blooming in the rain. "And thank you for your concern. I was worried you'd be angry because I was just watching from the sidelines, while you were worrying about me."

Bai Mo breathed a sigh of relief. Although he didn't know what the formula in front of him was made of, the fact that the Giant Shark couldn't detect it was good news.

"But are you sure you're okay with this? Being the neighbor of Giant Shark is already extremely dangerous, let alone its neighbor." Bai Mo was still somewhat worried.

"It's alright. After all, death is an inevitable part of life, just like waking up from a dream. In fact, waking up unexpectedly is quite an interesting thing," Shiki Ryougi said with a smile, covering her face.

On the other hand, Bai Mo couldn't laugh. Rather, he couldn't agree with this nihilistic idea. It was even more outrageous than Artoria's previous idea. It not only denied himself, but also regarded everything in the world as meaningless.

For the audience, the play ends and disappears like a dream, but for those on stage, the play is their life. Different perspectives lead to completely different viewpoints.

"If that's the case, why are you considering my feelings? From your perspective, none of this matters."

Shiki Ryougi tilted her head and smiled, "Maybe I'm your fan?"

"Hehe, "Bai Mo let out two weak laughs, while Shiki Ryougi's expression turned somewhat serious as she said, "It's true, after all, wasn't it you who chose me? I'm very grateful to you for bringing me this unexpected surprise."

Seeing that Bai Mo's attention was already on the surrounding scenery, Shiki Ryougi reached out her hand and said, "Although I can't solve your problem, I can still throw a flower onto the stage. It might be a little unfair that only I get the joy, although I shouldn't say it, but I can't help myself."

She opened her arms and smiled, "Come on, please tell me your wish."

He couldn't understand her thinking, and Bai Mo couldn't believe such cryptic words. Moreover, after experiencing the Holy Grail War, he was quite wary of such an all-powerful wish-granting device.

A ghostly woman suddenly uttered these words, then said, "Let me grant your wish." This is even more suspicious than the Holy Grail of Fuyuki.

Bai Mo stood up and said, "Then you should live well, because once you die, you have nothing left."

Shiki Ryougi seemed stunned. She hadn't expected Bai Mo to give her such an answer. Her hand froze in mid-air, and she mechanically turned around.

Do all the scammers in this world only know this one trick? They just keep promising to grant your wishes.

Bai Mo thought to himself, he couldn't read Shiki Ryougi's mind, but based on their shared experience, this situation was simply unbelievable. "We've only met a few times at the hospital, and then today when we were chatting, you said you'd help me fulfill my wish." In Bai Mo's mind, she had already transformed from a female ghost into a charlatan.

On the other side, Shiki belatedly lowered his hand and touched his cheek, realizing that he was smiling.

"Mr. Bai Mo, I was just joking." Shiki's voice came from behind. Bai Mo turned around and saw Shiki Ryougi pointing in a direction, saying, "And, would you like to go take a look over there?"

Bai Mo extended his senses in that direction, traversing most of the city. His brow furrowed slightly, and he vanished instantly, leaving Shi alone in her seat. She murmured, "It's... unbelievable. I actually did something like that."

A gust of wind swept through the air, and Bai Mo arrived in an alley. There, a person's body was twisted like a pretzel, beyond dead. If this were a movie set, the director would definitely be on drugs while filming a B-movie.

On the other side, a purple-haired girl wearing a black Western-style school uniform lay on the ground, her face stained with dirty water from the raindrops.