Afternoon
Zhe was obsessed with drawing design drafts. He not only had to modify the patterns on the clothes, but also on the arm guards and the waistband.
Moreover, apart from the big deal with Bai Zhi Heavy Industry, there haven't been any other recent deals.
Therefore, he can focus all his attention on this.
If the design had been completed earlier, Hoshimi Aya might have been able to wear it once she recovered from her injury.
The shawl needs to be changed, and the pattern on the arm warmers needs to be removed.
The pattern on the waistband also needs to be removed and replaced with another one.
The skirt can be kept, but other parts need to be altered.
At least it's not noticeably similar to the original.
So it really took some effort, so Zhe started flipping through fashion magazines, looking for elements that would suit Hoshimi Aya.
He could also tell that the outfit was designed for combat; if it weren't for the excessive use of HSOS 6 elements, it could have been worn directly.
But the problem is that this outfit isn't suitable for their line of work, so they just kept it and altered it.
To avoid monotony, the skirt also needs to be decorated with some patterns or writing.
Furthermore, Zhe designed a sketch on the computer and then added colors through Fairy to see the three-dimensional effect.
Meanwhile, Ling continued to busy herself upgrading her Inter-Knot level, controlling Eous to throw her exclusive bombs, and completing commissioned missions.
Hoshimi Aya, on the other hand, is relatively relaxed, since she is currently seen as seriously injured by Tetsuya and Rin.
After all, judging from the extent of the bandages on Hoshimi Aya's body, it doesn't look like something that would be bandaged for a minor injury, and there are also one or two gauze pads on Hoshimi Aya's cheeks.
No normal person would associate this condition with a minor injury.
So Hoshimi Aya can only stay at home and rest. Rin and Tetsu have forbidden her from going out to buy milk tea.
Her current activity area is limited to the vicinity of Sixth Street.
Seeing this, Hoshimi Aya could only find some movies she hadn't seen before to pass the time.
Suddenly there was a knock on the door.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the secret room became somewhat silent.
After all, they're still doing some shady things here.
If this gets caught, it will be a huge problem.
And at this stage, probably no one will come looking for them, right?
"I'll go take a look."
As Hoshimi Aya was about to open the door, Tetsuya stopped her.
" Aya, I'll go open the door."
"If you were a Public Security Officer, your appearance would easily arouse suspicion."
"It's more appropriate for me to go."
As he spoke, Zhe walked towards the door.
When Tetsu took the shot, he discovered that it wasn't the Public Security Officer, but rather Hoshimi Miyabi and Soichiro.
"Hello, Mr. Zhe."
"We meet again."
Soichiro politely extended his hand and shook hands with Tetsuya.
"Um...you're here to see Aya?"
Zhe said somewhat awkwardly.
After all, Hoshimi Aya can't very well show her face in public like this.
"Yes, my father has always wanted to have a good talk with Aya and get to know her better."
"But we waited and waited, and still didn't receive any news from you."
"So I brought my father along, and also to see Aya."
Hoshimi Miyabi nodded. Her father had been waiting for Zhe and the others to contact them for the past few days, but they hadn't come.
And since she might be quite busy these few days, she came over with her father.
While you're at it, let's check out Aya.
"Forehead..."
Zhe remained silent, unsure whether he should call Aya out.
In the end, they called out Hoshimi Aya.
However, when Hoshimi Aya came out, both of them showed expressions of shock.
" Aya, who hurt you!"
"I'll avenge you!!"
Hoshimi Miyabi's eyes were filled with anger, and it was clear that she was very angry.
"That's right, our Hoshimi Family still has some influence in Neo-Eridu."
"No matter who it is, we will make them pay the price."
Soichiro, equally angry, said, "She's still my daughter; how could I not be angry if she was hit?"
"Just some minor injuries, nothing serious."
"I just look a bit serious, it's all that quack doctor's fault for bandaging me up like this."
"And the one who hurt me has already been chopped to pieces by me, so you don't need to avenge me."
Hoshimi Aya shook her head.
Is that so?
"By the way, Aya."
"I've come here because of your relationship with your father."
"Originally, your father wanted to wait until the gathering that Zhe and the others mentioned before talking to you."
"But no matter how long he waited, Zhe and the others didn't send him any messages."
"So I brought my father with me today."
"I also hope that Aya can accept her father."
Hoshimi Miyabi spoke sincerely.
Hoshimi Aya:......
"It's okay, I know you won't accept it so quickly, Aya."
"We can take it slow, and I believe you will gradually accept us."
Soichiro spoke with the same sincerity.
After all, it would be hard for someone who has been an orphan for so long and has lost their memory to accept having an older sister and a father.
However, judging from Mi-chan's previous words, Aya is not so opposed to her now.
So he also wanted to try to get closer to them.
"......Feel sorry."
"I still find it hard to accept the fact that I suddenly have a father."
Hoshimi Aya silently covered her forehead, feeling a slight headache.
She genuinely found it difficult to face this 'father'.
"It's okay, I understand."
"However, could you please provide your contact information? That would make it easier to stay in touch."
"I believe you will gradually accept me after we spend some time together."
As he spoke, Soichiro took out his phone.
Hoshimi Aya was taken aback when she heard this. Since the person was going to such lengths to back down, she had no reason to refuse.
To be honest, given her current identity, Soichiro could easily ask to go back to the Hoshimi Family with them.
But she didn't expect that Soichiro would back down again and again to be considerate of her feelings, until he only added her as a contact.
Thinking back on how I treated him before, I feel a strange sense of guilt.
So Hoshimi Aya also took out her phone and added the contact information.
Seeing this, Hoshimi Miyabi also took out her phone, wanting to add Aya's contact information as well. To be honest, she still didn't have Aya's contact information.
Seeing this, Hoshimi Aya added both of their contact information together, since adding one or two was the same thing.
Besides, she only has two contacts on her phone, Ling and Zhe, so having a few more won't make a difference.
" Aya, remember to keep in touch!"
I hope you can accept me soon.
Soichiro said with a smile.
He wasn't bothered by the fact that he had one daughter but now had twin daughters; in fact, he was quite happy about it.
It's just that getting this daughter to accept him is a bit difficult.
After all, this child has never had the concept of a father since he was a child.
The only way to integrate into her life is through gradual, time-based cultivation.
" Aya, my phone is online 24/7 except when I'm on The Hollow."
"If you miss me, you can message me anytime."
Hoshimi Miyabi shook the chat box on her phone.
This indicates that Hoshimi Aya should send a message whenever she has time.
The two then said goodbye and left.
After all, feelings can't be forced; they can only be accumulated slowly.
Intruding into her life prematurely will only make her uncomfortable.
"Let's go, Aya."
"Feelings can't be forced."
"Maybe you'll be able to accept it in the future?"
Zhe looked at Hoshimi Aya and said.
Hoshimi Aya nodded silently, seemingly lost in thought.
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