Xiao Xiao opened the door and left the flower shop.
...
Sensing Mayfly's somewhat depressed mood, Xiao Xiao tilted his head and smiled, "It doesn't matter, it's just the first one."
"We will find the night-blooming cereus."
"Um."
Mayfly quickly cheered up and nodded heavily.
...
Xiao Xiao kept walking.
In fact, I know in my heart that even though Epiphyllum Epiphyllum has a great reputation, there are very few Epiphyllum Epiphyllums in flower and bird markets, let alone ordinary flower shops.
However, under the current circumstances, besides the flower shop, he didn't know where else to go to find epiphyllum flowers.
Even if there is little hope.
As long as he persisted, he thought, he could always expect good luck to come.
...
The street lights came on.
Xiao Xiao paused and looked up at the sky.
Before I knew it, night was approaching.
...
Although he visited five or six flower shops, he found nothing.
...
"Xiao Xiao."
The mayfly flew in the circle of light cast by the street lamp, its wings shaking off little bits of glimmer.
I don't know if it was Xiao Xiao's imagination, but the color of the mayfly's body became lighter and lighter.
...
"Thank you."
"I am very happy."
met you.
Therefore, even if "I don't find the epiphyllum, it doesn't matter."
...
To think that Epiphyllum is just a sudden idea one day.
Later, without realizing it, it became the only thought in his mind.
Maybe it's because the waiting time is too long.
...
It clearly knows that it only has one day to appreciate such a beautiful world.
But still can't help but spend time looking for epiphyllum.
Now, its time is really running out.
Epiphyllum, maybe it can only be thought of.
Although I am unwilling to do so, although I am sorry.
However, it has nothing to do with its short life.
...
"ephemera."
Xiao Xiao raised his eyes and asked, "Are you sure?"
He couldn't say anything like don't give up, they will definitely find the night-blooming cereus.
Because, he is not sure.
He was also not sure whether to let the mayfly spend its last time looking for perhaps hopeless epiphyllums? Or let it see the world?
Which is the right choice?
Which is the choice that Mayfly will not regret?
This is a question only Mayfly can make its own choice.
No one can decide for Mayfly.
...
Although he knew this rationally, Xiao Xiao remained silent.
He thought of Mayfly's full expectation when he talked about Epiphyllum, and the little monster's gratitude and excitement when he agreed to help it find Epiphyllum.
...
Mayfly also seemed to be stunned by Xiao Xiao's question.
It was also silent.
For a moment, under the streetlight, people passing by could see a young man with his face slightly raised, not sure whether he was deep in thought or distracted.
Although it was strange, no one stopped in their hurry.
Just a glimpse.
...
"Ephemera, do you want to see Epiphyllum?"
Xiao Xiao broke the silence by speaking with a serious expression.
...
"......think."
Mayfly did not deny her heart.
Epiphyllum is the thought it has when it is still in the egg.
During the long period of waiting for the egg to emerge, the imagination of the epiphyllum occupied almost all of its thoughts.
So many beautiful imaginations.
It's so looking forward to.
How could it not want to see the night-blooming cereus?
...
However, the mayflies raised their heads and the sky was dim.
The afterglow is hazy.
Most of the sky is rendered in dark colors.
Only a corner of the horizon is still a large area of bright red.
It's beautiful and magnificent.
It was inexplicably moved, but also a little anxious.
Because it hasn't seen such a beautiful world carefully.
...
So, does it keep looking for the ephemeral flowers without giving up, or does it enjoy the current scenery?
It's confusing.
...
Xiao Xiao didn't make a sound.
Mayfly needs to think carefully and then come up with his own answer.
...
"...Epiphyllum."
Mayfly lowered her head and looked at Xiao Xiao, "...I want to see Epiphyllum."
After all, I was still unwilling to give in.
One glance, even just one glance, it wants to see the epiphyllum that it has been thinking about for so long.
Epiphyllum, I wonder if it is as beautiful as imagined?
The sky was getting dark, and the only good thing was that Xiao Xiao could act a little more boldly.
He shuttled through alleys and backstreets, and occasionally climbed over walls when he reached a dead end.
...
He told himself, faster, faster.
However, every time I walked into the store full of hope, the answer I got was -
"terribly sorry."
"My store does not sell epiphyllum."
"Where are the epiphyllums? I don't know either."
"Among the guests...I'm sorry, I don't know the situation of the guests either."
...
The moon has risen.
The light is bright and clear, as thin as cicada wings.
The mayfly's butterfly-like wings seem to be made of the purest moonlight, and the moonlight flows like frost, almost illusory.
The gilded lines that Xiao Xiao once saw on the wings have almost lost their brilliant golden color and become dull in color.
...
He gasped and clenched his fists.
Time is running out!
...
"Xiao Xiao."
Mayfly's voice was as ethereal as when I heard it for the first time, even a bit clear, "What a beautiful moonlight."
Xiao Xiao could hear a trace of imperceptible sadness hidden in it.
...
His brows furrowed for a moment.
But the second before Mayfly looked over, his eyebrows relaxed, his expression was calm, and there was a slight smile in his eyes, "Well, the moonlight is very good tonight."
...
"Xiao Xiao, I'm so happy."
Mayfly said in a cheerful tone, "You will be with me in the end."
"I always thought......"
It will look for epiphyllum alone and look at the world. When the moon reaches the zenith, it will disappear under the moonlight.
There's nothing wrong with that.
However, the current situation makes it even happier.
Although, Epiphyllum has not yet been seen.
...
"Xiao Xiao."
Mayfly stopped in front of Xiao Xiao's eyes, "Can I ask you one more thing?"
...
"What's up?"
Xiao Xiao didn't answer whether it was okay, but Mayfly knew that he agreed.
what to do?
I seem to be in a better mood.
Even the unwillingness and regret of not seeing the night-blooming cereus didn't seem to make me so sad anymore.
...
"Please take a look at the epiphyllum for me."
Mayfly's tone couldn't help but reveal a bit of longing, "I can't see it anymore."
"But if you see it."
"I feel like I've seen it too."
...
"good."
Xiao Xiao nodded, "I will."
"I will find a beautiful pot of epiphyllum."
"you will like it."
...
"......Um."
Mayfly flew up, "I will definitely like it."
It responded loudly, flapped its wings, and circled around Xiao Xiao.
Little bits of light are shed one after another.
This feeling and scene are as illusory and beautiful as a dream.
...
Xiao Xiao stretched out his hand, and a hazy glow soon appeared in the palm of his hand.
"it's beautiful."
He sighed softly.
...
The mayfly landed on Xiao Xiao's open palm.
Hearing this, its eyes curved into crescent shapes, "Thank you."
