Rhodes Island's Psychologist

Ch 107: Pineapple Buns And The Morning

"You're bringing Liz outside?" Shining asks, "Where're you going?"

Lin Ye smiles weakly, "She really wants to watch me train."

"Oh really? So you train every night," Shining nods, "That's good."

"How is that good? Help me convince her."

"Why would I?" Shining shakes her head, "If Liz wants to do something, just let her do it."

Lin Ye is speechless.

He had been turning Nightingale down over and over again, but no matter what he said, she just kept asking. In the end, he gave up. Well, it may be because he never got the chance to turn girls down, and he doesn't have thick skin. He actually worried about hurting Nightingale. After all, he didn't get any confessions from girls in the past, so he couldn't bring himself to risk his relationship with her.

The pain of being a virgin for twenty plus years...

Liz has been changing in her room, so Lin Ye stepped outside to wait for her. That's how he saw Shining coming.

Shining looks up at the ceiling. "This is great."

"What is?"

"The Liz right now." Shining says softly, "Do you know what she was like before coming here?"

"Pretty bad, like the first time I met her?"

"No, it was far worse than that." Shining looks at him, "You know what she likes to eat, right?"

"Pineapple buns."

"Um, yes," Shining asks, "But do you know why the cafeteria only sells pineapple buns in the morning?"

Lin Ye pauses.

That's right. Why didn't he think of that? With Shining and Nearl's status, they should be able to ask the chef to make a type of food available all day. If it were him, he would ask the cafeteria to make pineapple buns available all day long. It might even help Nightingale's treatment.

Lin Ye shakes his head, "No, I don't."

"Liz was in a really bad shape." Shining says, "Even if Dr. Kal'tsit and I took turns taking care of her, we still wouldn't be able to keep her alive."

"You mean..."

Shining says, "If Liz gave up on her own, even a god wouldn't be able to save her. She couldn't even remember who she was, let alone listen to us. Fortunately, we noticed by accident that Liz really likes sweet food, especially pineapple buns. Maybe it's because she never had sugar in the past."

Lin Ye finally understands why the buns are only available in the morning.

"It's as you thought. Liz used sweet food, or rather, pineapple buns to stay alive." Shining says softly. "We couldn't tell her to keep struggling, so we told her the pineapple buns are only available in the morning. Since then, Liz has been fighting her battles to be able to eat those buns in the morning, and because of that, we have been able to suppress her symptoms. It's funny, right? This kid only needs sweets to keep struggling."

Lin Ye is speechless. He shakes his head, "Liz... is strong."

Shining nodded, a smile on her face. "She is, although she only remembered there are pineapple buns in the morning and the sales on Wednesdays and Fridays."

Lin Ye smiles, "Really?"

Before Shining can answer him, Nightingale walks out the door and sees Nightingale and Lin Ye together. She tilts her head, "What were you two talking about?"

Lin Ye says, "There are pineapple buns in the cafeteria tonight."

"Really? I'm not going with you then."

Shining says, "He's lying. The cafeteria is already closed."

"Then, I will watch Pineapple Bun train."

Lin Ye sighs.

Shining chuckles a bit before fixing Nightingale's hat. "Have fun, Liz."

"I can go?"

"Of course, do as you please."

Nightingale nods.

"Then, I'll let you take care of Liz, Dr. Lin." Shining pushes Nightingale toward Lin Ye.

Lin Ye scratches his head. He can't just say, "Of course, auntie, I will take care of your daughter." That sounds ridiculously weird.

Nightingale whispers, "Pineapple Bun, is the Cafeteria really closed?"

Lin Ye nods slightly.

{Rhodes Island's Pscyologist}

Yato has been waiting for Lin Ye to show up, but when she finally sees him, she's very surprised.

"Why is Nightingale here?"

"Well, um, she wants to watch me train." Lin Ye smiles weakly, "It should be fine, right? She'll just sit on the bench there."

Yato raises an eyebrow and nods, "Sure."

Lin Ye brings Nightingale to the side. Nightingale asks, "Can you beat her?"

"No, I can't."

"Why?"

"I'm still new to this."

"Do your best." Nightingale encourages him, "I believe in you."

Lin Ye nods before going back to Yato.

Yato unsheathes her sword and points it at Lin Ye.

Yato said tonight's plan is to practice the basics. It's boring, but at least he won't get his ass kicked in front of Nightingale. So he asks lightly; "What're we doing tonight?"

Yato looks at Lin Ye and Nightingale. After some thought, she gets into her fighting stance.

Lin Ye is stupefied.

The heck? What happened to the plan?

Lin Ye purses his lips. There's nothing he can do.

"Alright." He takes a deep breath and grips his sword tightly. "Here I come!"

Surprisingly, Yato moves more slowly than he remembered.

After a few rounds, Lin Ye can be sure that Yato is not as serious as before. Well, she still can beat him senseless, but she chooses not to.

Lin Ye has been able to fight her for more than ten minutes. He even manages to spot an opening. After some hesitation, he decides to take the opportunity. To his surprise, his sword reaches her shoulder.

Yato lowers her sword. "I lost."

As she walks past Lin Ye, Yato whispers; "Just this once, be her hero."

{Rhodes Island's Pscyologist}

Draft by Demosama

Proofread by Jaqqy10

Rewrite by Unreality6