Crossover Anime: A Dimensional Journey Starting with Frilian

"You're quite ambitious for your age, but I don't mind. It would be best if you deliberately caused me some trouble. I'm not afraid of trouble at all."

"W-why?" Hoshino Ai stared at Toki and couldn't help but ask.

"what why?"

"You know perfectly well what my real purpose is, so why are you still willing to associate with me? And why are you so good to me?"

"What? Do you think I pity you? I'm not that kind of good person. There are plenty of pitiful people in this world. Do you expect me to take care of them all?"

"Then why are you?"

"Because you are Ai Hoshino."

"What's the meaning?"

"It's okay if you don't understand. All you need to know is that I'm still a lolicon."

"..." Hoshino Ai blinked, unable to speak.

"What? Don't believe it?"

"I believe you're a lolicon, Shichen, but I'm not a good girl. You're so capable, and you don't need a loli like me."

"Who told you to be so cute?"

"There are so many lovely girls..."

"But Hoshino Ai only has you."

Shi Chen interrupted her, pressed his forehead against hers, and said earnestly, "You don't need to think so much. Just know that I will definitely treat you well and will definitely meet your needs."

“...Toki, you’re really strange.” Hoshino Ai suddenly laughed.

"I think so."

"Hmph~ Toki, you're not already bewitched by me, are you? Then can you teach me magic?" Hoshino Ai separated from him, showing him the back of her head.

"I'm not captivated by you yet~" Shi Chen denied: "It's impossible for you to captivate me until you become a dazzling existence."

“I understand… I will definitely become the most dazzling existence!” Hoshino Ai said firmly.

"Keep it up!" Shi Chen encouraged her, rubbing her head.

"Hey, Shichen, will you really... fulfill all my requests?"

"What? You already have some ideas?"

"No... I'm just checking."

"Yes, really." Shi Chen nodded, his chin resting on her head.

"So... Shi Chen isn't just saying nice things on purpose to get me to throw myself into his arms, is he?"

"Tch~ You little brat, you have nothing, who wants you throwing yourself at them?"

"Hmph! Don't underestimate me, I'll definitely develop!" Hoshino Ai retorted defiantly.

"Really? Then I'll look forward to it."

"You wait!"

"Okay, I'll wait." Shi Chen gently hugged her.

"Can I... stay here like this for a while?" Hoshino Ai asked softly.

"Hmm, there's still plenty of time before lunch."

"I understand." Hoshino Ai grabbed Toki's hands, wrapped them around her waist, and held them tightly. Then she closed her eyes and leaned against Toki's chest.

Having lacked love, she finally felt enveloped in it.

Chapter 272 We still need to sleep in separate rooms.

At lunchtime, Shichen told everyone that Hoshino Ai had joined the family.

Tohru and the others already knew Hoshino Ai and perhaps also knew about Tokiomi's true nature, so they were not surprised and even gave Hoshino Ai a warm welcome.

Without needing to say more, they could guess that Hoshino Ai's background was also pitiful.

Girls can get along very easily; a few words are enough to make them good friends. Age is not a problem at all. However, Yoshino and the others are still at school, so I'll have to introduce them to each other tonight.

After dinner, Tohru conveniently resolved Hoshino Ai's identity issue for her.

How could something as convenient as magic exist?

In the afternoon, having nothing else to do, I accompanied Hoshino Ai back to get some things; many of her personal belongings were still at the agency.

You can buy new ones, but since Saito Ichigo and the others bought them for Hoshino Ai, you should still use them properly.

However, while Hoshino Ai was tidying up, Saito Ichigo approached Tokitomi and surprisingly said that he had found Tokitomi a job.

He's really fast.

The job itself is quite simple; it involves taking photos for fashion magazines as a clothing model. The key issue is that the deal hasn't been finalized yet.

Saito Ichigo had connections in this area, and since the timing was perfect, he joined in and went straight to discuss business.

No matter how eloquently he spoke, since the time of day hadn't been chosen, how could he possibly agree immediately? So, they still needed to meet in person.

The pay wasn't much, but the clothes I wore during the shoot were included as payment.

Shi Chen agreed. Given his qualifications, he estimated that after one meeting, there would be no need for further discussion. However, he had another objective.

After Hoshino Ai finished packing her things, Toki took her back without letting her tidy up the room; he brought her straight back.

The two then followed Saito Ichigo in his cheap car to discuss work.

"Why did you drag me along, Toki?" Hoshino Ai couldn't help but ask as they walked.

She and Shichen sat together in the back seat of the car.

If it weren't for Saito Ichigo, Tokimitsu would definitely have held her on his lap.

"Guess! There's a prize if you guess right." Shichen asked a riddle.

"A prize? You can't be dragging me into it, can you?" Hoshino Ai blinked and asked.

"So smart?" Shi Chen smiled and ruffled her hair.

"Really?" Hoshino Ai asked incredulously.

"Otherwise, why would I bring you here? To broaden your horizons?"

"But didn't the president only help you find a job?"

"Yes, Toki, do you have any thoughts?" Saito Ichigo asked.

"Then I'll tell you... What do you think of me?" Shi Chen asked.

Saito Ichigo remained silent.

Ai Hoshino answered decisively, "Very handsome! Tokimitsu, you are the most handsome man in the world!"

"Could this be the real reason you came to see me?"

“Hehe~ This is one of them,” Hoshino Ai replied truthfully.

The main reason that attracted her was that the timing allowed her to see extraordinary abilities.

"Are you two... flirting?" Saito Ichigo couldn't help but interject.

"President, please don't misunderstand me. Ai is still so young."

"I didn't say anything..."

"Ahem, what do you think of me, boss?"

"...Guess why I dared to be so decisive in discussing work?" Saito Ichigo asked rhetorically.

As a man, his inner self wouldn't allow him to directly compliment Shi Chen's appearance.

"President, you really know how to beat around the bush... Since you've put it that way, do you think I can use this to negotiate a small condition with them?"

"Add love...is that a small condition?"

“It’s not like I can’t film her now; she already looks like a middle school student.”

"A middle school student...?"

Fashion magazines cover not only baby clothes but also elementary school students' outfits, so their target audience is mainly girls.

Even elementary school students in Japan are already paying attention to their outfits.

"Love is so lovely, how could the other person possibly refuse it?"

"I understand, I will try to negotiate."

"Huh? I'm going to have a job?" Hoshino Ai blinked her big eyes.

"You're only realizing it now?" Shi Chen looked at her amusedly.

"After all, I always thought it would be a long time before I could become an idol."

"It won't be long before you can start being an idol while you're studying."

"So early?"

"Cultivating companionship is all the rage now."

"Won't you be very busy?"

"Just ask Thor for help, no need to be polite."

"I see!"

"Who is Thor?" Saito Ichigo couldn't help but ask.

"There's a girl in my shop. You can come over sometime, and I'll treat you to coffee."

"Okay, I'll go when I have time."

......

Upon arriving at their destination, Tokimatsu and Hoshino Ai followed Saito Ichigo into the magazine office, where their arrival immediately attracted the attention of all the staff.

Saito Ichigo has a good network of connections; he even knows the president of a magazine. Naturally, the president wanted to sign a contract the moment he saw Toki.