The Cost of Falling for You.

Summary

The narrator's relationship with Liu Xia becomes distant, marked by mutual avoidance. Memories of childhood games reflect their disconnect. After worsening eyesight leads to getting glasses, the narrator vows to focus on studies, distancing from Liu Xia. This shift brings academic success and new friendships, particularly with Xiao Ting Ting and Lin Xun, as they navigate school life and personal crushes. Summer brings joy with the eldest sister's university acceptance, but underlying struggles persist. The family acquires a computer, sparking interest in gaming, leading to a summer of addiction to an online game, "Legend," highlighting the narrator's teenage escapism and evolving relationships.

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