Why is my journey to the world of anime a strange tale of rules?

Slowly, their lips parted.

Chika kept her eyes tightly closed, her body trembling uncontrollably.

Her cheeks were now completely flushed, even redder than Maki's when she had kissed Takahashi earlier. Chika's chest heaved with each breath, but her arms remained tightly wrapped around Takahashi's shoulders, showing no sign of loosening their grip.

Seeing her trembling with nervousness, Gao Hai couldn't help but stop and admire her for a moment, a strange sense of wicked pleasure rising in his heart.

"Um, aren't we going to kiss anymore?"

After a while, realizing that Gao Hai had no intention of continuing to kiss her, Chika cautiously opened her eyes and asked softly.

Do you want me to keep kissing you?

Gao Hai held Qianhua in his arms, looked down at her, and asked.

"Who asks a girl that kind of question? Ah Hai is bullying me. I made a huge decision to stay, you know..."

The girl, who had completely lost her lively demeanor, spoke softly, her voice like that of a spoiled child. She didn't even have the courage to look Gao Hai in the eye again. She simply closed her eyes once more, her body slightly tense, assuming a posture of being at his mercy.

Something is wrong.

Gao Hai could sense that the girl in his arms was acting strangely.

But he remained silent, only leaning closer to Chika's face again and gently kissing her lips.

This time, you could sense that the girl's response was somewhat awkward.

Her movements were clumsy and she couldn't let go at all; she was just trying to imitate Gao Hai's movements in an experimental interaction.

So Gao Hai became even more forceful, kissing Qian Hua's lips completely, using a deep, almost suffocating kiss to subdue her completely. Then, he carried Qian Hua forward a few steps, and after reaching the bedside, he simply lay down, pressing Qian Hua's petite body beneath him.

I could feel her body trembling violently in an instant.

Slowly, Gao Hai released Qianhua's lips, and the girl immediately began to breathe heavily.

Then, he lowered his head and kissed the other person's cheek.

You could feel her body tensing up.

Gao Hai, however, ignored her and kissed her neck again.

The girl lay completely still on the bed, stiff as a corpse.

Then, Gao Hai reached out and unbuttoned the other person's clothes, gently pulling them open a little to reveal smooth shoulders.

The girl remained motionless, lying there like a puppet.

Finally, Gao Hai couldn't help but stop and look up at the other person's face, at Qian Hua's small face, which was already filled with tears, yet she remained unmoved with her eyes tightly closed.

"If you don't want to, why force yourself like this? I feel uncomfortable with you acting like this."

During the kiss, Gao Hai had already realized that Qian Hua was actually forcing herself, deliberately coercing herself to seduce Gao Hai into making this happen.

In terms of acting, there were basically no problems from beginning to end. However, when it came to actual physical contact, the girl couldn't help but reveal her true thoughts. And through the blessing she received at the Shirakawa Apartment, Gao Hai could clearly sense the increasingly unconcealable sense of disgust in Chika's emotions.

However, Gao Hai was not quite clear about the girl's purpose at first, so he went along with her act until he finally figured out what Qianhua was thinking, and that's when he stopped.

"Huh? I... I didn't force you or anything... Ugh, if Ahai wants it, well, I'm fine with it..."

Chika, surprised that Takahashi had stopped, opened her eyes in astonishment, then realized she was already crying and quickly wiped away her tears. But she couldn't hide the sobs in her voice, causing Takahashi's brows to furrow even deeper.

"Alright, get up and put your clothes on. I admit I'm a bit of a pervert, but I wouldn't stoop to doing something like this to bully others. Sit up, calm down, and tell me what really happened."

With a sigh, Gao Hai sat down next to Qian Hua, adjusting his pants and posture as he did so, before continuing to speak without changing his expression.

"...Ahai, you've actually stopped? Kaguya and Maki both said you're a perverted devil who takes advantage of girls whenever you get the chance."

Chika was truly shocked. She pulled her clothes back up to her shoulders, sat up, and looked at Gao Hai as if she were seeing him in a completely new light.

"That's really rude of me. Of course I admit I'm very fond of girls, whether they're big or small, as long as they're pretty, cute, and not pretentious, I like them and want to be close to them. But I'm still a person with normal values. With your obvious unwillingness, I'm not stupid. How could I force myself on you under these circumstances?"

Gao Hai sighed deeply again, and continued speaking while staring at the other person.

"...Hey, am I that obvious?"

Chika shrank back, lowered her head, and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

She was indeed forcing herself.

Throughout the entire day, during the three-person date with Takami and Maki, after reminding Takami to comfort Maki and leave alone, when lying to Kaguya that she had something to say and asked her to cover for her, when waiting for Takami to return home alone, and finally during the time she spent with him and another woman after entering the house, Chika was constantly forcing herself.

She's always been a very clear-headed person. Although she's usually carefree and enjoys having fun, after experiencing the bloody and cruel death adventure of the "Sacrifice Game," she knew she needed to be tied to Gao Hai's team and that she needed to protect them. Therefore, she first provoked Zhenfei, then deliberately backed down, making it even harder for her to sever her feelings for Gao Hai. She then proactively offered herself up at night, prepared to be completely taken advantage of by Gao Hai, ensuring that she held the most weight in his heart.

After that, she had many plans to adjust the team, the main goal being to establish an adventure team centered around Takahiro, ensuring everyone's safety. Tonight's progress was crucial to achieving this. She knew Takahiro was a very ambitious and proactive person; if she took a little initiative, he probably wouldn't refuse. Once this condition was met, she would have many more options, and stabilizing the team would become much easier. This was something she had to do herself, because both Kaguya and Maki were very passive in matters of the heart, and it would be difficult for them alone to manage their relationships with Takahiro.

Of course, this wasn't about self-sacrifice. Gao Hai's help in the Red Nut Gray Hole, and their shared life-and-death adventures, had already made her genuinely like him. Especially after learning from Maki and Kaguya about Gao Hai's arduous journey leading the team through the dungeon while enduring torture with boiling water and needles sewn into his mouth, she felt an even deeper affection and longing for this man.

Therefore, if it were him, I could accept it.

No problem, he'll definitely accept me. After all, Ah Hai is a really horny person. He was like that when he was bandaging my chest, he looked like he was really struggling to hold back. So as long as I'm willing to take the initiative, he definitely won't refuse me.

Fujiwara Chika was prepared for the worst.

She will not back down; this is a decision she made herself.

However, deep in her heart, in the still peaceful society, the girl's feelings of grievance and sadness still lingered, and she still could not fully accept that such a thing had happened.

After all, she also longs for romance, hopes that her other half can belong to her completely, and fantasizes about the scene when she and her partner are together. That scene would never be the kind of behavior where she is forced to deliver herself to someone's door and use her body as a prop.

I thought I had hidden it well, but Ah Hai actually saw through it.

Fujiwara Chika lowered her head, feeling somewhat dejected.

"I will not abandon you, or abandon Princess Zhenfei and the other four."

Then, I heard Gao Hai speak earnestly.

"Oh, that's not what I meant..."

Chika, looking up in alarm, wanted to retort, but Takahashi reached out and pressed her head down.

"Don't treat me like a fool like Zhenfei. You're truly a politician's descendant, you've got a sharp mind. But seriously, don't underestimate me. Who do you think I am? Did I endure so much pain and torment just to survive? What I want is for everyone around me to live well and get through every mission successfully. I won't abandon anyone, and I don't need anyone to sacrifice themselves to stabilize the team. To me, the three of you are my most important partners, and I won't abandon any of you."

Gao Hai spoke with utmost solemnity.

"This kind of statement is just like something a sea king would make, and so Kaguya-san is also one of the sea king's hunting targets after all?"

The next second, Qianhua's gentle remark left Gao Hai speechless.

"Well... at least for now, I want to sort out my relationship with you and Maki first. As for what happens in the future, I'll leave that to me."

After hesitating for a moment, Gao Hai decided not to speak too confidently in front of Qian Hua, after all, there was already the precedent of Zhen Fei.

"This kind of statement is quite unacceptable. If it were taken to a press conference, he would definitely be demoted the next day. Although Ah Hai is usually very smart, he is indeed a fool when it comes to matters of the heart."

As Chika continued to complain, she reached out and gently pressed down on the hand that Gao Hai had placed on her head.

Ah Hai has very big hands.

It's very rough, and slightly cooler than my own body temperature, so it feels a bit cold to the touch.

The fear and pain I felt just now seemed to have completely dissipated, leaving only a sense of peace.

Perhaps there are still many things I don't understand about this person.

【Ding dong ding ding dong dong—Huluwa~】

Amidst the powerful singing, Gao Hai's phone alarm went off.

"Hey, has anyone called Ah Hai?"

Startled, Chika watched as Takahashi took out his phone and swiped around, then asked curiously.

"No, it's just an alarm clock. It's for 10 p.m. I usually go to wash up around that time. This alarm is to remind me not to get too engrossed in playing games."

Gao Hai scratched his head and explained.

"Oh, so that's it..."

Chika nodded slightly, seemingly understanding, and subconsciously reached out to grab her clothes, letting out a soft sigh of relief.

Then, with a slightly flushed face, she raised her head and stared intently at Gao Hai.

"Um, does Ah Hai have any extra clothes at home?"

She asked in a low voice.

"I came in a bit of a rush today, so I didn't bring any pajamas..."

When she said the last sentence, Chika lowered her head again, her face blushing with shyness once more.

Interlude 2-07: Princess Maki's Worries and the Other Side of the Same Hour

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Shijo Maki closed her eyes and let the hot water wash over her face.

The steam rose up, filling the entire bathroom with a hazy, ethereal scent, and the girl quickly sat down and began to wash her hair.

"call……"

As water dripped from her head, the girl let out a soft sigh.

My mood has been really high and low today.

That woman, that Fujiwara Chika, that fat woman with the bow tie who was entangled with Kai-kun.

Just thinking about Consort Zhen made his chest feel tight and a surge of anger rush to his head.

She was the one who established a close relationship with Hai Jun first, but this guy inexplicably barged in and became the third party, and even deliberately dug a hole for her, leaving her at a loss for what to do.

However, in the end, that guy chose to back down and didn't continue to pester her, letting Haijun have a whole day of dating with him.

Why did she choose to give up at that time?

Maki didn't think Chika was the type to give up easily. She must have had her reasons for taking those measures at that time.

We must be more vigilant.

Next... should we hire a private investigator to check on that fat woman's whereabouts?

Forget it, this isn't a good idea, and it's easy to get caught. After all, she's the daughter of the Fujiwara family, and if this is discovered, it will inevitably have very bad consequences.

Moreover, regardless of anything else, she did go through the Red Nut Gray Hole dungeon with me, Haijun, and Aunt Kaguya. We risked our lives to clear that hellish place, so it's better not to easily shatter this bond of friendship.

So, should we just let things take their course from here on out?