>>5879924“We already established that I’m not reading those.” Yu Yan won’t read books that have Nina’s seal of approval, and that’s final. “And if that’s the case, what’s the hurry?”
“It’s easily accessible except for the details about you. I know what happened to you, and I believe you should listen to this, as sour as it will be.” You say in earnest.
“Damn, bring it then. How bad can it be? You learned all that and didn’t want to kick me out.” Yu Yan is ready for another sad tale. “I don’t give a damn about how lame this will sound, but if shit gets too sad, you gotta hug me.”
“I’ll hug you regardless.” You know it’s not up to debate.
“Let’s hear it. Emotional Support Cat, get here.” Yu Yan puts Bradford Jr. on her lap. “I’m ready in every way but emotionally.”
“Meow.” Bradford Jr. is ready to give comfort too.
“Then here I go...”
You tell Yu Yan about the events of her past, like, the ones where she is an active character and not just a pod baby. About her father, their travels together, the civil war that broke out, their separation, and Seioubo…
And Yu Yan is taking it pretty well. You’re surprised.
“I remember joking once that it'd be funny if I was the only one with a cool dad. I guess I can’t stop being right.” Yu Yan has a bittersweet chuckle.
“How are you holding up?” You wanna know how she’s doing.
“Phenomenally, handsome. This is the saddest shit ever, don’t get it twisted.” Yu Yan raises her finger to make her point clear. “But, from the first moment I became who you love and adore in the clinic, every time something came through my brain and out of my mouth, I asked myself where this came from. Why do I know this? Who is the voice telling me about it? And I fuckin’ get it now. It was my pops. The entire time it was him. I can’t remember his face, his name, nothing, but I remember his voice, remember what he taught me, remember that he loved me, and fuck, all I can do is smile.”
“That’s awesome.” You warmly smile back. “You aren’t worried about becoming crazy now?”
“Eeeh… yeah, I feel pretty stupid now.” Yu Yan gets a little embarrassed.
“I mean, you never know for sure until you do it.” You shrug.
“Look at you being so understanding. I’d give you a prize, but I already took my shirt off like I’m Ruby or something.” Yu Yan pats your back.
“Meow.” Bradford Jr. adds.
“You’re very understanding too, fluffy boy.” Yu Yan pats Bradford Jr. too. “I can’t let this end here either. I have a tender feeling in my heart, but it ain’t enough, this isn’t the entire story. I need to learn about my dad. Look at what you’ve done to me, Stud. I was pretty aimless before, now this student council president has to take the whole world by storm.”
“You have the band too…” As their manager, you can’t let it slide.
