When Shiraishi heard this, a warm current surged in his heart. He knew that Hayasaka's worries were not redundant, because he had also experienced those moments of loneliness and helplessness. But he was more grateful for Hayasaka's company and understanding, which made him feel unprecedented warmth in the cold winter.

The conversation between the two was relaxed and pleasant. When Shiraishi was involved in Hayasaka's puberty syndrome, Rio had explained the phenomenon of "quantum entanglement". The emotional bond between them was like the two entangled quanta, which could instantly share each other's emotions and thoughts no matter how far apart they were.

"So," Shiraishi suddenly laughed, "the most important thing in life is to have a partner who can support each other and grow together, right?" There was a bit of teasing but also a bit of seriousness in his words. Hayasaka glared at him but couldn't help laughing, and the blush on her cheeks became more obvious.

843As the bus arrived at the station, the two ended their conversation. They got off the bus together and walked towards the white building of the school.

After the two got off the bus, the bus stop stood quietly at the edge of the school. Not far away, the iconic white building looked more solemn against the backdrop of snowflakes. That was where they studied and grew up every day.

"Shiraishi, are you going back to school directly for something?" Hayasaka asked softly, while opening the umbrella in her hand and preparing to step into the wind and snow, but suddenly stopped because Shiraishi beside her did not keep up with her pace.

"Hayasaka." Shiraishi's voice was low and serious, which made Hayasaka turn around involuntarily. The distance between the two of them instantly opened up three meters, as if an invisible boundary.

"What's wrong? Why don't you leave?" Hayasaka's eyes flashed with confusion and concern.

"Hayasaka, I have something I want to ask you for help." Shiraishi's tone was unprecedentedly serious, which made Hayasaka's heart tighten.

"What's the matter? So serious." Hayasaka tried to make her voice sound more relaxed, but the tension in her heart was difficult to conceal.

Shiraishi took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind: "I hope you can go see another me."

"Another you?" Hayasaka frowned slightly, obviously confused by this sudden request, "Do you mean... a parallel world? Or..."

"Not a parallel world, but my future self." Shiraishi explained briefly, with an unquestionable firmness in his tone.

Hayaishi was stunned, and only recovered after a moment, and uttered a slightly abrupt "Ah?" Obviously, this request was beyond her imagination.

A few minutes later, Shiraishi appeared in a small shopping mall not far away. There are all kinds of shops here, like a miniature city. He walked straight to the telephone booth in the corner of the mall, which would become a bridge for him to communicate with another self.

Facing the public phone, Shiraishi confirmed the time again, which was the time he and Hayasaka agreed to contact. He knew that in order to communicate with "the current Shiraishi", he had to make him aware of the crisis that was about to happen in the future -—The misfortune that Mai might encounter. To do this, they cannot meet and can only use the medium of the phone.

With the crisp sound of the coin falling into the coin slot, Shiraishi dialed the familiar number. On the other end of the phone, Hayasaka's voice came with a hint of doubt and nervousness. She was obviously also involved in this conversation across time.

"Shiraishi? Is it really you?" Hayasaka's voice came through the microphone, and her brief greeting revealed her uneasiness and curiosity.

"It's me." After Shiraishi responded briefly, he fell into silence. He knew that every sentence that followed would have a profound impact on "the current Shiraishi".

"I... there is really Shiraishi here..." Hayasaka's voice was a little incredible. She may have realized that this was not just a simple call, but a major event related to time, fate and choice.

"Please transfer the call to me over there." Shiraishi finally asked, with a tone full of determination that could not be refused.

"... You have to explain it to me later." Hayasaka's voice was a little helpless, but more of it was trust and support for Shiraishi. Then, there was a slight sound from the other end of the phone, as if Hayasaka handed it to another Shiraishi.

Shiraishi could feel the breathing from the other end of the phone, which was a strange yet familiar feeling. He knew that at this moment, two of his own at different times would be connected by this invisible line and face the upcoming challenges together.

A short breathing sound.

It was a habit that he was very familiar with.

"Hello?" His voice sounded a little hesitant now. Shiraishi thought to himself, calling himself was really strange.

"You must take what I am going to tell you now seriously. Whether you believe it or not, I am you, you from two days in the future."

Shiraishi told the other self as calmly as possible on the phone. .

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