It was midnight when I awoke from my dreams. Moonlight spilled through the windows like water. The pillow cloth was wet with tears.

I slowly sat up and curled up into a ball, shivering. It wasn’t because of the fear toward unknown death, but because I still had so, so many things to do in life. I wanted to stay by Lin Yixin and He Yi’s side for many, many years to come. I wanted to accompany Xinran and Beiming Xue on their life’s journey. But now, the final full stop was about to be penned in my life’s diary. How could I possibly accept this outcome without a struggle?

I buried the terrible guilt and regret deep within my heart. I don’t deserve it…

……

I picked up my phone and called Du Thirteen. A few beeps later, he accepted the call and asked, "This is quite the late call, Lu Chen. Do you need anything?"

"Do you want to hang out tomorrow, Thirteen? Let’s meet up tomorrow at 9 am at the New Island Cafe on the opposite side of the gaming base. There are a couple of things I will need your help with."

Du Thirteen agreed. "Sure. 9 am, right? See you then!"

"Yeah…"

I put my phone away and lay down. Then, I fell asleep once more.

The next morning, I went downstairs after bidding He Yi and Lin Yixin goodbye. I felt a bit stronger today, so I thought I would...