Kiyo spent the next week focusing on learning and researching technical repair.

He went to the library to borrow books about such things. Borrow up to five books in a row.

At first, he was a little confused, because he was not very familiar with this new knowledge. But over the next few days, he got used to it.

"If there's any damage to the bike, bring it here and show me." - Kiyo texted Sunny like that.

Sunny didn't reply back, just dropped the emoji thumb up.

Now the main thing is the water pipe. He had just noticed a leak in the back of the house, so he took the tool out there.

Kiyo could call a mechanic, but he didn't want to spend too much money.

It doesn't leak much..

First, he turned off the water supply, then found the smallest faucet (in the kitchen), turned it on, and left it there until the water pipe was empty.

After finding the crack, he dried and removed the joint, then wrapped it in a spiral with silk tape, and screwed the joint back to a tight fit.

In the manual it says..

Since there was only a small leak, he only needed to put on his gloves and take a piece of rubber that was the right size for the crack. Then he used glue to put on the water pipe and put that piece of rubber on it.

Kiyo tried turning on the water to see if there was still a leak.

Just leave it temporary, I guess.. He sat down on the ground.

But I want it to be more effective..

Kiyo reread the book. But I don't have a plastic clip...

Come to think of it, he only had rubber and silk ribbons. As for the toolbox, it's just enough to fix a bicycle.

Furthermore, he was only a middle school student and not an apprentice, so people wouldn't provide such equipment.

Well, let's just leave it like this for now, it won't leak anyway..

But the next day it leaked again.

Kiyo was dumbfounded at that plumbing, not knowing what to do about that unexpected incident.

Finally, he decided to call a plumber.

* * *

Two more days and he will be back to school.

I'll get to see Sunny two days later.. Hehe.

Kiyo lay on the floor, smiling amusedly. Looking around the house, his eyes met a family photo on the cupboard.

A tall, brown-haired man wearing a white shirt and black pants and a woman with shoulder-length black hair in a pink dress, holding a baby resembling Kiyo.

Come to think of it, I have never visited my parent's graves. I don't know where they are buried, maybe I can go to the old nursery to ask.. But if I come there, I will be found out immediately.

Or try looking at the Machi Cemetery?

Kiyo opened his wallet, and there was still 10,000 CVD in it.

That's still enough to buy flowers. The flower to visit a grave must be a white rose.. But tulips are cheaper... White roses must be two hundred, and tulips fifty.

Kiyo hesitated, not knowing whether to choose a white rose or a white tulip. Moreover, he had to save money for the future, if the country's economy had any unfortunate fate, it would be miserable.

Both flowers have the same meaning: innocence and purity.

But after learning more about those two species, he chose roses. Kiyo went to a flower shop and picked six beautiful flowers.

People often use white roses to worship more than tulips, moreover, he wants to rely on its meaning to pay respects to his parents.

Although it cost two hundred CVD, at least he bought something worthwhile. Incense is also cheap, there are twenty CVD. Finished work, Kiyo went to the cemetery.

He was surrounded by graves in a large area of ​​land, always well cared for by the people. Standing in such a place, he felt so lost. Kiyo doesn't know where his parents are buried.

Ah, how about asking the administrators here? But are they here?

They were drinking tea over there, Kiyo.. A voice whispered behind his ear.

"Who is that!?" - Kiyo was panicked.

There was no one behind him, but it was true that they were sitting under the canopy.

Who said that..

Kiyo couldn't tell if the voice was male or female, but he could tell it was an adult voice.

Normally when people hear such a sound, their spines will be cold and shivering. But Kiyo was different, although he was frightened, he was not afraid.

Was it because he was used to what was considered scary? Or is the person whispering in his ear isn't a stranger..?

Kiyo boldly approached those people, saying:

"May I ask, do you know my parents?"

"Whose son are you?" - asked a surprised guy.

Kiyo honestly revealed his parents' names.

"Hm. Follow me, I'll show you." - He stood up and led Kiyo away.

Five minutes later, they found two graves lying side by side.

"We have cut the grass. Remember to mark it so it's easy to find." - Having said that, he left.

Kiyo lit the fire, and divided each of them into three incense sticks, the other he held.

He made a few traditional vows.

Dad, mom, it's me. I'm sorry I haven't been here for nine years.

I've been forced to kill people with knives and guns since I left the orphanage, you won't forgive me for this right? But since I quit, I don't want to follow that "job" anymore.

Thank you both for raising me in five short years. Despite being apart, I still love you.

Kiyo gave each person three flowers, place them on the stone floor to end the visit, and then leave.

His bicycle was still by the gate.

Phew, I didn't lose my bike. There are thieves in this area, and I lost a plastic cactus pot.

An old woman slowly passed him, and Kiyo immediately moved away to let her go. She went in the direction where he had just visited the grave.

Never mind, probably visiting relatives nearby..

Kiyo got on the bike, then pedaled out of it. He had only walked a short distance when he caught a glimpse of someone.

That hairstyle.. Ah, Sunny! But what he is carrying?

"Oh, Sunny!" - Kiyo stopped beside him.

"Is that Kiyo.. Hello." - Sunny laughed.

"What did you buy? Pink.."

"Hey, shhh!" - He startled. "Actually, it's a curling iron, and it comes with an antiseptic.. I'm out of medication."

"But why did you buy a curling iron?"

"Um.. I like to curl my hair.. I think it looks pretty cool, and my hair is long. By the way, if a guy goes to curl his hair like that.. someone would laugh at him, right?

"No wonder your hair is so curly. But hey, it's up to you what hairstyle you want, no one has any reason to criticize you, Sunny, not even me. If anyone does, just tell me." - Kiyo patted Sunny's head.

"...Thanks. But you're suspended from school." - The brown-haired boy blushed slightly.

"You think I'm scared?"

Kiyo looked at Sunny's hair and changed the subject:

"Hey, this is the first time I've seen your hair straightened out."

"Is that so? Do I look strange?"

"No, it's normal. How about this, let me drive you home?"

Sunny looked around.

"This is the furthest place I've ever walked..."

"Then let me drive you. Sit back." - Kiyo got on the bike.

Sunny, too, hid the bag in his coat. On the way, Kiyo said:

"No matter what hairstyle you have, you're still you and still cute."

That natural statement made Sunny blush and had no clue why Kiyo bluntly said that.

But Kiyo did not flatter.