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However, Shinichi's expression quickly became serious. He put down his chopsticks and his tone also became serious: "I feel that it's not safe outside now, there are incidents of dismemberment and murder happening."
Dad frowned, obviously feeling a little displeased, and then retorted, "These dismemberment murders are all happening in urban areas. Your mother and I are going to the countryside, a more remote place, so it should be fine, right?"
Shinichi tightly gripped the chopsticks, his eyes becoming more determined: "Even in the countryside, we can't guarantee one hundred percent safety. You all know how dangerous the world is now."
His mother looked at Shinichi with a hint of worry in her eyes, but also with clear confusion: "Shinichi, what's wrong with you? You've never been this opposed to our decisions before."
Shinichi bit his lip, then slowly said, "Because I don't want to put you in danger. I have already lost too much, I don't want to lose you again."
At this moment, Dad stood up, walked to Shinichi's side, and said in an almost commanding tone, "Shinichi, we are your parents, we have our own judgment and choices. You should respect us, not oppose us like this."
Shinichi looked at his father, with a hint of tears in his eyes: "Dad, I respect you, but my concerns also come from love and protection for you."
Dad looked at Shinichi, his expression softened slightly, and then he slowly sat down: "Well, let's reconsider. But you also need to understand, as parents, we also need our own time and space."
Shinichi nodded and said, "I understand, I just hope you all can be more careful."
At this point, the mother also stood up, walked to the middle of Shinichi and the father, and said, "Okay, let's not argue anymore. We will reconsider the travel plans, maybe we can choose a safer place."
Shinichi looked at his mother and smiled slightly, "Thank you, Mom."
His mother smiled and then turned to look at his father, "Actually, Shinichi is also doing this for our own good. We should understand him."
Dad sighed and said, "Well, we will consider it again."
After that, the house returned to calm, and Shinichi put on his school uniform, picked up his backpack, and walked out of the house to go to school.
Nevertheless, his mood remained heavy, shrouded in a vague sense of unease.
Walking on the path to school, Shinichi was filled with conflicting emotions and worries. Suddenly, he heard a familiar voice softly whisper in his ear, "Shinichi, you've already advised them."
Looking at Right, Shinichi gazed with some confusion, but ultimately nodded and responded, "I know."
His mood was extremely complicated. He knew that if he were to tell his parents about his symbiotic relationship with "Right," this abnormal creature, he could not predict what "Right" would do. After all, this creature only chose to protect him because Shinichi was its life host.
This made Shinichi think of his parents. If for some reason they made "Right" feel uneasy or threatened, this creature would likely not hesitate to eliminate them. Shinichi's heart was filled with pain and helplessness.
He knows very well that "Right" is not a creature with emotions. In this respect, it is no different from other dangerous abnormal creatures, such as "A" and "Tamiya Ryoko". This makes Shinichi feel even more pressure and a sense of crisis.
Shinichi pushed open the school gate and walked down the corridor towards the classroom. There was a hint of seriousness on his face, clearly pondering something. Just then, Rimi appeared in his line of sight.
"Shinichi, good morning. You look a little different. Is something wrong?" Rimi walked up to Shinichi with a concerned look in her eyes.
Shinichi looked at Rimi and hesitated for a moment before deciding to share with her, "Well, it's about my parents wanting to go on a trip. You know how things have been tense lately, and I'm worried about them."
Rimi's face immediately turned serious. She knew that this was the most heart-wrenching part of the manga. She felt extremely conflicted and didn't know whether to tell Shinichi and stop his parents' plans.
"Shinichi, I think your concerns are valid," Rimi ultimately chose to support Shinichi, "After all, the current situation is indeed unsettling. If possible, I would recommend they choose a safer time or place."
Upon hearing Rimi's words, Shinichi felt a little relieved. He looked at Rimi with gratitude in his eyes, "Thank you, Rimi. I also think so. I will talk to them again."
But Rimi still had a lingering unease in her heart. She knew that even if they avoided the current crisis, there was no guarantee that there wouldn't be a bigger threat in the future. Moreover, there was still a dangerous presence by Shinichi's side - that is "Right".
Although "Right" is gradually merging with Shinichi and will become more and more human in the future, without this plot, the fusion cannot be accelerated, and Shinichi cannot become stronger to face the next opponent.
After Shinichi left home for school, the atmosphere at home became somewhat different. Izumi Shikibu, Shinichi's mother, stood by the living room window, watching his departing figure with a somewhat worried expression.
"That child must be hiding something from us," Izumi Shikibu said in a low voice, her eyes showing a hint of unease.
Izumi Kazuyuki, Shinichi's father, sat on the sofa, picking up a newspaper to read. Upon hearing his wife's words, he put down the newspaper, sighed, and said, "Of course, he's already in his second year of high school. It's normal for children to hide a few things from their parents."
"And you might feel this way because he used to be too obedient. Most kids go through a rebellious phase in middle school, but Shinichi didn't show that, especially never defying you," Izumi Kazuyuki continued, trying to ease his wife's worries.
Izumi Shikibu turned to her husband, looking at him with a hint of doubt, "Is that so?"
"Maybe it's because of the hand injury?" Izumi Kazuyuki guessed, with a thoughtful expression on his face.
"Really? It's been so long." Izumi Shikibu responded, then picked up his right hand and showed the scar left by a scalding injury.
In the living room, there was a moment of silence.
Izumi Kazuyuki finally put down the newspaper, stood up, and walked over to his wife, gently embracing her.
"Whatever happens, we will support him, won't we?"
"Yes, after all, he is our child," responded Izumi Shikibu, with a hint of tenderness in her eyes.
After school, Shinichi returned home, entered his room, closed the door, and sat heavily at his desk with a serious expression. The room was filled with a quiet but tense atmosphere.
"Right"，his parasitic life form, naturally also sensed his emotional fluctuations. "Shinichi, you don't need to worry too much. From a probability standpoint, my 'companions' are mainly concentrated in urban areas, and your parents have said they will avoid the city." Right said in a tone that was almost indifferent but logical.
"Furthermore, those who usually encounter misfortune are humans who act alone. Since your parents are going out together, relatively speaking, they may even be safer than their daily lives." Right continued to explain, trying to ease Shinichi's nervousness.
Shinichi tilted his head, his eyes revealing a hint of doubt, but ultimately nodded, "Is that so? Since that's the case, I wouldn't have opposed it if I had known earlier."
Just then, the door was suddenly pushed open, and Izumi Shikibu's voice sounded at the door, " Shinichi, are you here?"
Shinichi In an instant, his heart raced, and he hurriedly used his body to block "Right," quickly turning around and asking, "What's the matter?"
"Who were you just talking to?" Izumi Shikibu asked, with a hint of curiosity and suspicion in her eyes.
Shinichi's face turned a little pale, sweat gathered on his forehead: "I... I was just talking to myself, mom, what's up?"
"Dinner is almost ready, come down quickly," Izumi Shikibu replied, but still felt something was off.
"Oh, I'll go down right away! And, Mom..." Shinichi suddenly became serious.
"What is it?" Izumi Shikibu asked curiously.
"Next time, could you please knock on the door before opening it? It's very important, please remember that," Shinichi emphasized seriously.
"I understand, I'm sorry," Izumi Shikibu nodded and then closed the door and left.
After confirming that his mother had left, Shinichi let out a sigh of relief and touched his chest with lingering palpitations: "My heart almost stopped beating."
"Is that so," Right lightly chuckled in response, "If your heart stopped, then I'd be in big trouble."
Shinichi returned to the dining room and saw his mother, Izumi Shikibu, looking a bit serious. She was speaking to his father, Izumi Kazuyuki, who was engrossed in reading the newspaper, saying, "Shinichi, the tone you used when talking to me just now was quite loud."
Dad Izumi Kazuyuki turned his head slightly, with a faint smile at the corner of his mouth, and responded nonchalantly, "Maybe he's just playing video games?"
Shinichi walked down the stairs with a noticeably heavy heart. He entered the dining room, sat in his usual spot, lightly tapped the table with his utensils to get his parents' attention.
He cleared his throat and then said, "Um, about this morning when I opposed your trip, I want to take back what I said. You should still go to those faraway, peaceful, and refreshing places and enjoy yourselves."
Then he continued, "When are you planning to leave? How many days will you be gone?"
"This month's..." Dad had just started speaking when Mom immediately interrupted him.
"Shinichi, what's wrong with you?" Mom's face showed a displeased and puzzled expression.
"Mom, why are you suddenly saying this? It's not like that," Shinichi responded, his heart racing with anxiety as his mother's voice gradually grew louder and she seemed somewhat angry.
Mom's tears fell, and she sighed, "I really don't understand what you've been thinking lately. Something feels off, like you're not the child I know."
Dad then set down the newspaper, looked at Mom seriously, and said, " Nobuko..."
Shinichi felt a knot in his heart, his gaze drifted to his Right hand, then turned to his mother's hand, which bore burn marks from protecting him.
After a struggle within himself, he finally spoke: "This morning... I just felt like, if I were alone at home, I would feel very lonely. But later, when I talked to my friends, they all laughed at me. So, I changed my mind."
"If I feel lonely, I'll invite friends over to my house. Really, that's all..." Shinichi finished speaking, looking a bit tired.
Mom took out a handkerchief to wipe away her tears, then said, "I understand, as long as you're okay. This child really worries me. Then let's go on our trip as planned."
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