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Next, Shinichi and Rimi walked back on the path they had just taken.
Shinichi heard a very faint, small, and non-human voice.
"Shin, what's wrong with you?" Rimi asked.
"Rimi, I think I heard a voice calling for help," Shinichi said, his eyes sharp as he stared ahead.
"Really? Let's go over and take a look together," Rimi followed closely behind Shinichi's footsteps.
Shinichi thought to himself as he ran, "Even though it's not a human language, I just know that the voice is calling out. It's clearly a cry for help."
After arriving at the destination, Shinichi expressed doubt: "Strange, I definitely heard the sound coming from this direction."
Right glanced at Shinichi and gestured with his finger: "Shinichi, what you heard, could it be that?"
Shinichi looked in the direction he was pointing and said, "Hmm, it must be."
At this moment, Rimi also caught up. She thought to herself, "Strange, aren't they all supposed to be parasitized by parasite? How come Shinichi is now faster than me? Could it be that he really needs to merge extensively with parasite?" She nervously watched Shinichi, hoping that everything would be fine.
The two of them looked towards the road and saw a small dog lying in the middle of the road, barely breathing, with blood coming out of its mouth.
Shinichi didn't hesitate to move forward on the busy road, and when he saw the truck driver passing by, he couldn't help but curse, "Are you trying to get yourself killed?"
This made Right nervous too: "Shinichi, don't be reckless."
Shinichi vowed confidently, "Don't worry, I won't get hit."
In no time, Shinichi was swiftly maneuvering through the streets as if he owned them.
When they approached the little dog, Shinichi asked Right, "How is it? Is there still a chance to save it?"
After observing the little dog, Right said, "Its internal organs are ruptured and cannot be repaired. It will die within 10 minutes."
Shinichi felt regretful when he heard it.
Shinichi picked up the puppy and placed it on his lap, and Rimi followed. The two of them walked to a quiet bench in the park and sat down.
"It's a pity I couldn't save you. But isn't it better to die in a place like this, where it's quiet and peaceful, rather than in a noisy, chaotic place, right?" Shinichi stroked the dog's fur.
"Shinichi, let me hold the dog too," Rimi said.
Shinichi carefully placed the puppy on Rimi's body, their eyes met, filled with unspoken understanding and sympathy. Rimi gently stroked the puppy, a slight smile on her lips, her expression full of care.
"All we can do is accompany it to the end," Shinichi said softly, his eyes shimmering with sadness.
Rimi nodded, tears shimmering in her eyes, "Yes, at least let it feel not alone."
The little dog lay quietly in their care, its breath becoming weaker and weaker, until finally, it closed its eyes quietly.
The surrounding world seemed to freeze, with only a gentle breeze blowing through, as if bidding the little dog a final farewell.
In the park, the sunset gradually sank below the horizon, dyeing the sky a golden hue. Shinichi and Rimi sat there, accompanying this little life to the end of its journey. They were both immersed in their own thoughts, pondering the meaning and fragility of life.
"Shinichi, we should go too," Rimi finally broke the silence.
Shinichi nodded, and they got up. Shinichi silently picked up the puppy and just threw it into the trash can.
Rimi was shocked when she saw it: "Quan, what are you doing? I can't believe it, you actually threw it into the trash can."
Shinichi still didn't realize what was wrong with himself: "Yeah, it must be a headache for the cleaners, right?"
Rimi is about to faint: "I didn't mean that."
"What I meant is, this is too much for Xiao Gou, the puppy is too pitiful," Rimi said sadly.
Shinichi said expressionlessly, " Rimi, you say it's pitiful, but it's already dead, isn't it?"
Rimi heard and retorted, "Even if it's dead, it still can't..."
Then Shinichi coldly spoke, "He's already dead, a dead dog isn't considered a dog, just a piece of meat in the shape of a dog."
Rimi stared at Shinichi with a look of confusion and shock on her face. "Izumi, what's wrong with you? This isn't like you."
Shinichi's face still had no expression, his voice flat and calm, "Rimi, you don't understand. In this world, it's survival of the fittest, life and death are just natural cycles. We can't change anything, we can only accept reality."
A hint of pain flashed in Rimi's eyes, "Izumi, I know you've been through a lot recently, but this isn't like you. What about your heart, your emotions?"
Shinichi fell silent for a moment, then slowly said, "I don't know, Rimi. Since that day, I feel like I've changed. I can't feel sadness, pain, or even joy anymore. It's all become blurry."
Rimi looked worried, "Izumi, this is likely the influence of the parasite. You must resist it and find yourself again."
Shinichi looked at the distant sunset, feeling lost inside. "What should I do, Rimi? I don't even know how much of me is truly left."
Rimi tightly held Shinichi's hand, her eyes filled with determination. "Let's find the answer together. Shinichi, no matter what, I will be with you. We will find a way, we definitely can."
Right Suddenly appeared: "Shinichi, from my perspective, you didn't say anything wrong. But you really are different from before. For a human, your emotional adjustment is too fast."
Right Two eyes looked at Shinichi: "Because the phrase 'meat in the shape of a dog' should be the way I express it when I'm sunbathing."
Shinichi's expression seemed to suddenly realize: "Ah, I see, now I understand. Thank you Right."
Shinichi looked at Rimi with a hint of gratitude in his eyes. He nodded silently, and together with Rimi, they buried the puppy next to a big tree, placing a small wooden plaque to commemorate its existence in this world.
On the way out of the park, Shinichi and Rimi both seemed silent. As night fell and the street lights came on, they walked slowly along the street, each step seeming like a search for their own path. Pedestrians came and went on the street, but for Shinichi and Rimi, it all seemed distant and blurry.
Rimi occasionally stole glances at Shinichi, sensing an unusual atmosphere emanating from him. This was no longer the energetic and emotional Shinichi, but a Shinichi deeply affected by the parasite.
"Shin, how are you feeling?" Rimi finally spoke, breaking the silence.
Shinichi took a deep breath and calmly replied, "I feel like I'm becoming someone I don't recognize."
Rimi felt a tightness in her heart and gently reached out to hold Shinichi's hand. "This may be the effect of merging with Right, but it's okay. We can slowly find our emotions and feelings back later."
Shinichi looked at Rimi, her eyes filled with determination and warmth, which made him feel a sense of comfort. "Thank you, Rimi. With you here, I feel there is still hope."
They continued to walk aimlessly on the city streets. Suddenly, Shinichi stopped in his tracks, his gaze becoming sharp.
"Izumi, what's wrong?" Rimi asked alertly.
Shinichi whispered, "Someone is following us."
Rimi looked around but didn't see anything unusual. "Are you sure?"
Shinichi nodded, "I'm sure. I can feel their presence, they are not ordinary people."
Rimi immediately felt nervous, she knew Shinichi's perception ability far exceeded that of ordinary people. If he said someone was following them, it was almost certain to be true.
"What should we do?" Rimi asked anxiously.
Shinichi thought for a moment. "We should split up. I'll draw their attention away, and you can escape."
Rimi shook her head. "No, I won't leave you."
Shinichi's gaze became determined. "Rimi, this is the best way. You have to trust me, I will be fine."
Rimi hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Okay, Quan, you be careful."
Shinichi gently kissed Rimi's forehead, "Don't worry, I will."
Then he quickly walked to another street, attracting the attention of the pursuer. Rimi quickly turned around and fled in the opposite direction.
The street lights flickered, and Shinichi's figure quickly disappeared into the night.
And Rimi is walking alone on the city streets, heading towards an unknown direction.
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