My Iyashikei Game Chapter 65: The Other Me Inside the Head

Han Fei was quite surprised to hear that notification because he had not helped Weep with any mission. Weep’s past caused him to block himself off deeply from the world. Han Fei initially thought Weep would be one of the hardest neighbours to befriend, but after some actual interactions, Han Fei realized Weep was not as scary as the boy portrayed himself to be. Ironically, the ghosts in this world still retained the warmth of humanity. ‘One day, I swear to return the smile to Weep’s face.’

With that decision made, Han Fei felt a sense of buoyancy. He found it hard to believe that the game was able to isolate him so completely from his problems in real life. With just a slight improvement in his neighbourly relationship, Han Fei was overwhelmed by satisfaction. ‘I should carry this feeling with me as a reminder. Bringing people laughter, isn’t that why I became a comedy actor in the first place? My dream hasn’t changed but, on the way to pursue that dream, harsh reality has dulled my passion so much that I couldn’t muster up my own smile anymore.’

Han Fei turned to look at the talisman-covered door. A trace of confusion bubbled up in his heart. ‘How come I never felt this sense of gratification when I worked on the stage in real life? If anything, being on stage drains me but here, bringing comfort to these dead people is greatly satisfying. Why?’ Han Fei never really gave this any thought because in real life, he was too busy earning money, pleasing the right people and fighting for a chance to stay before the camera. ‘Is it all just because of the constant threat of death?’

He stared down the eerie corridor and the faces of all the neighbours he had met came up in his mind. None of these people were perfect, they either had physical imperfection or mental imperfection. To survive in this apartment, Han Fei would have to heal their pain, to help them regain their lost humanity. ‘In a way, this is truly an Iyashikei game in every sense of the word.’

Han Fei had stayed in the game long enough that night. He was about

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