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

Under Gao Hai's mental control, the music played by Chika was completely confined to the classroom, ensuring it wouldn't be heard by anyone outside. He himself quieted down after the girl began playing, concentrating on appreciating the music she produced.

Close your eyes.

The soft music gave Gao Hai the subconscious illusion that someone was gently stroking his forehead.

Then, he quickly realized that it was not his imagination, but rather that the emotional power that Chika was releasing through the music was gradually being captured by his mind.

She wasn't just playing a piece of music.

She used this piece of music to convey her innermost emotions to Gao Hai's consciousness.

This subtle method can only be achieved if Gao Hai himself has extremely strong mental strength. In other words, this information was originally intended for him alone, something that was only meant for him to know.

Gao Hai slowly cleared his mind, focusing intently on what the other person was conveying.

From the initial confusion upon meeting, to trust, to the fluctuations of thoughts, to the decisive love, and then to the tenderness that has developed to this day.

Although it has only been a few months since they met, it feels as if they have been together for years or even longer. A deep affection, far beyond what they have experienced before, has been planted in each other's hearts and is becoming more and more vivid with the passage of time.

Among these emotions, there were things that were slightly unfamiliar to Gao Hai, yet gradually became familiar to him.

That was something he could never have experienced before, something he had never been able to comprehend.

That was what the girl was conveying to him at that moment, something that he was gradually able to understand.

What gradually took root in his heart was the existence of "family".

Interlude 4-20: The Unpleasant Bystander and the Time for Ramen

That nameless melody was merely a piece of music that Chika played to express her own feelings.

After gaining some music theory knowledge from the blessing, and with the amplification of his own mental strength, Gao Hai closed his eyes and followed the guidance of his senses, clearly understanding the words the girl wanted to convey to him.

I want to be part of Ahai's family!

It felt as if I could really hear that gentle voice echoing in my heart.

Gao Hai's expression froze slightly.

He felt that unfamiliar feeling once again, a feeling that was missing in his childhood but was gradually being filled again, slowly brewing in his heart.

Yes, now I have Chika, I have Maki, and I have so many lovely girls.

They are the people I love, they are the people who love me, and when the relationship between lovers comes to an end, they become family.

So I have slowly come to have a family and have begun to gain and understand the things I didn't have before.

It's such a strange feeling. Could I be turning into some kind of family hero or something?

The flutter in his heart made Gao Hai almost want to laugh.

Of course, compared to smiling, another impulse was much stronger. And because the other person was Chika, Gao Hai naturally had no scruples whatsoever, rushing up to pick her up and kiss her, and then the rest is history.

After Gao Hai's mental energy covered the entire classroom, there was absolutely no need to worry about anyone coming in.

However, despite this, there were actually people who knew about Gao Hai and Qian Hua's date at school. Even before the two entered the music classroom, while they were wandering around the classrooms on different floors, some people had already set their sights on them.

"To choose to go on a date at Shuchiin, and then use supernatural powers to erase one's own existence and wander around, is simply... morally depraved!"

By the window of an empty classroom, Kaguya Shinomiya gritted her teeth and looked towards the music room, feeling extremely annoyed.

After finishing her disaster prevention work, Kaguya found herself with nothing to do and, since she didn't have a date, decided to return to school to solidify her connection with the world of ordinary people. However, during class today, she noticed people running around in the hallway. Upon closer inspection, she discovered it was Takami and Chika, who were playing like children, chasing each other around the school building. This annoyed Kaguya.

Moreover, he deliberately found an empty classroom, and after entering, he used his mental power to seal off the entire classroom so that no outsiders could hear the sounds inside. Kaguya understood perfectly what he was doing. She was no longer the common-sense idiot she used to be, and she could now deeply understand some things that she couldn't understand before.

"Hayasaka, do you have any ideas?"

So, Kaguya, who was very unhappy, chose to ask her maid for help.

“Young Miss, I suggest it’s best not to do anything. If we remain silent now, others won’t have a reason to interfere when it’s our turn. If we break the rules and disrupt the agreed-upon order, then we will definitely be interfered with when it’s our turn.”

However, the maid had no intention of intervening. Instead, she earnestly advised Kaguya not to try to ruin things for others.

"Even so, it's really unbearable that she deliberately came to school and stood in front of me! Ugh, really, Fujiwara-san, is she doing this on purpose? Is she showing off? Is she trying to flaunt her achievements in front of me?"

Kaguya was clearly not someone who could give up easily. Seeing that Hayasaka wasn't cooperating, she puffed out her cheeks and waved her little hands, a gesture that only a sulking child would make.

Kaguya-sama's changes are becoming more and more obvious. Compared to the iceberg she used to be, she's definitely much more pleasing to the eye now.

Seeing Kaguya's reaction, Hayasaka felt a pang of emotion, and then some ideas came to mind.

"Since we can't interfere with other people's actions, how about Miss, you plan your own actions? For example, how can you leave a deeper impression on your master and make your date the most beautiful moment in his heart? What do you think of that goal?"

Hayasaka spoke softly, and Kaguya, after a slight pause, immediately brightened up, easily having her topic changed by Hayasaka.

While the master and servant were pondering their plan, the door to the music classroom had quietly opened. The two who had been cuddling inside had vanished without a trace.

The setting sun at dusk is gradually sinking into the horizon.

After playing a piano piece and enjoying some somewhat restrained intimate activities, Chika and Takahashi left the school together, walking hand in hand along the seaside road, heading further and further into the distance.

For the two of them, who were now practically superhuman, walking for several hours straight was no big deal. Plus, they both enjoyed the atmosphere of walking hand-in-hand. As a result, by the time the sun set and they realized what was happening, they had walked hundreds of kilometers and arrived at a secluded seaside town.

"This town, um, I do have a vague impression of it. Ah Hai, do you want to eat ramen tonight?"

Gao Hai was originally considering whether to use the Void Transformation Blessing's flight ability to rush back, but when he saw Qian Hua say this with a mysterious expression, he nodded slightly and was then pulled along by her.

Then, Chika took him to a ramen shop in the town.

"When I was searching for delicious food, I stumbled upon some amazing ramen in this small town. Ah Hai, come try it with me today, I guarantee you won't be disappointed!"

Chika raised her head, revealing a very proud expression.

Seeing her like this, Gao Hai put on a serious expression and said, "I'll look forward to it," before following her into the ramen shop.

She tied her long pink hair into a single ponytail.

Then, I asked Gao Hai to use his mental power to change her casual clothes for the date into a special outfit for searching for delicious food.

The bow on Chika's head seemed to sparkle along with her, becoming radiant.

Seeing Chika like this for the first time, Takahashi found it somewhat novel and changed his clothes as well. However, compared to Chika's outfit, Takahashi's was a complete haphazard mix; he was just trying it out along with Chika.

"Ramen~ Ramen~ Ramen~"

After ordering two bowls of ramen, the girl hummed a tune softly. Then, after the ramen was served, she couldn't help but take a deep breath of the aroma before happily picking up the noodles with her chopsticks.

Gao Hai ordered a different flavor of ramen. He sat next to Qianhua and ate his noodles. After clearly tasting the fresh and fragrant aroma, he couldn't help but eat his noodles a little faster.

"How is it, Ah Hai? It tastes great, doesn't it?"

Chika, noticing Takami's actions, was very proud, as if she actually owned the small shop and Takami was enjoying the ramen she had made herself.

"It's really good, very delicious."

Gao Hai nodded slightly, giving his evaluation very seriously, and then ate his noodles a little faster. Qian Hua, on the other hand, took a large spoon, picked up a few noodles and some side dishes, blew on them a few times, and then ate them with a "whoosh." Her childlike seriousness and meticulousness made Gao Hai want to laugh a little.

A short while later, Chika, having finished her ramen, happily put down her empty bowl, let out a long sigh, and declared confidently, "I'm full!" Takami, who was standing nearby, then took a tissue and wiped her mouth. The girl naturally closed her eyes, leaned forward slightly, and obediently let Takami wipe the grease from the corners of her mouth. Afterward, the two left the ramen shop in the alley, hand in hand, and returned to the roadside.

"Speaking of which, my first meeting with Ahai was also in a ramen shop, wasn't it?"

Under the night sky, Chika, seemingly lost in thought, suddenly asked a question.

"No, that's not it. The first time we met was when I infiltrated Shuchiin and disguised myself as a teacher to find Princess Maki."

After recalling for a moment, Gao Hai quickly pointed out the true first encounter between the two.

"Hmm, I see. But I still remember the ramen shop more vividly. After all, Ahai used a shovel to block the door and trapped me inside for more than half an hour."

As she said this, Chika puffed out her cheeks, revealing an unhappy expression.

"Of course, it's a special case. If I hadn't done that, you might have been taken hostage by the players who came to kill me back then."

Gao Hai smiled as he spoke, a touch of感慨 (gan3 kai3, a complex emotion encompassing both emotion and reflection) in his heart. Thinking back to a few months ago when he nearly died fighting two Twilight-level players, he was now powerful enough to disregard even Red Moon-level players. He could only say that his experiences over the past few months had been far too rich.

"Yeah, that's true, since I didn't know anything back then. Oh, by the way, Ahai, you haven't been to my house yet, have you? Want to go?"

Chika blinked and very naturally steered the conversation to something completely unrelated.

"To your house?"

Gao Hai was already used to the girl's unconventional thinking, but he didn't quite understand her intention in bringing up this topic.

"That's right, come to my house."

Reach out.

The girl gently wrapped her arms around Gao Hai's neck, jumped up and hung on him, while Gao Hai skillfully reached out and supported Qianhua's thighs, pulling her into his arms.

Then, the girl with a mischievous grin tilted her head back, gently bit Gao Hai's earlobe with her pearly teeth, and lightly touched it with the tip of her tongue, bringing a warm breath to Gao Hai's ear.

"Would you like to see my bedroom, Ahai?"

A soft, seductive voice, tinged with a mischievous excitement and a hint of provocative allure, rang in Gao Hai's ears.

Interlude 4-21: About Chika's family and the appearance of the three sisters

Fujiwara Chika is not from an only child family. In fact, she is the second daughter in her family, with an older sister and a younger sister, making her a proper pink-haired trio of sisters.

Chika's older sister is named Fujiwara Toyomi, and her younger sister is named Fujiwara Moeha. The three sisters are of different ages, but they have a very good relationship and often go out to play together.

Chika's father's name was Fujiwara Daichi. Although he set many rules for Chika, he was actually a very humble person. Chika's mother's name was Fujiwara Maho, a diplomat who Chika once described as "very handsome." Incidentally, although the three sisters were born with increasingly exaggerated figures, their mother, Fujiwara Maho, was actually flat-chested. Therefore, the three sisters wondered if their physique was inherited from their middle-aged, balding, and overweight father.

It's no exaggeration to say that Chika herself grew up in an environment of overprotective pampering. Although she often complains about the family rules, the fact that this girl developed a lively personality—playing all sorts of obscure games and constantly looking for loopholes in the family rules—is enough to tell you what the family atmosphere was like.

However, I feel a little nervous about going to Chika's house. Well, it's not the first time. I've been to Kaguya's house and Miko's house before. The only houses I haven't been to yet are Maki's house, Ichiri's house, and Kiki's house.

Speaking of which, what's the situation at Kita's family now? Have her parents regained their memories of her? I feel like I can't just leave it at that; I definitely need to ask them about it when I have time.

Amidst his jumbled thoughts, Gao Hai followed Qian Hua slowly toward her home.

Ding-dong-

Chika, who was standing in front, reached out and rang the doorbell. Then she turned around, humming a song as she looked at Gao Hai and smiled at him.

Soon, the maid came and opened the door, and then Gao Hai followed Qian Hua into the house.