My ex-girlfriend is a magical girl junior?

The night breeze carried a hint of coolness, gently caressing the two people embracing.

Lin Che held the trembling girl tightly in his arms, feeling her suppressed sobs and the vulnerability that almost crushed his heart.

He knew that what Su Yuqing was pouring out at this moment was not only the grievance brought about by the misunderstanding this afternoon, but also all the unease, fear and longing for love accumulated from her past and present lives.

Those deep-seated wounds were unexpectedly torn open today, and what flowed out was not only tears, but also confusion about the future and a complete denial of one's own value.

"Silly girl..." Lin Che's voice was low and hoarse, filled with an indescribable heartache. He gently patted her back, as if comforting a lost child, "How could you think of yourself like that..."

He cupped her face in his hands, forcing her to look into his eyes, those eyes brimming with tears. At that moment, she looked like a frightened fawn, filled with helplessness and fear.

"Listen, Yuqing," he gently wiped away the tears on her cheeks with his thumb, his eyes firm and earnest, as if he wanted to engrave every word into her heart.

"You've never been an 'old auntie.' In my heart, you'll always be... the most important person."

He paused, his voice trembling slightly with emotion: "It was true in the past life, and it is true in this life; that has never changed."

Su Yuqing stared at him blankly, at the undisguised deep affection and certainty in his eyes, at that burning emotion that was both familiar and strange to her, which made her heart skip a beat.

"As for Xiao Li..." Lin Che continued, his tone tinged with helplessness, "She is your friend. I care about her and want to help her because I know you care about her, and also because... I see the loneliness in her, just like I see ourselves in her past."

He looked at her, his eyes so tender they almost seemed to overflow with tears: "I hope she gets better, just as I hope you can completely move on from the shadows of the past. This has nothing to do with liking someone, it's only about... protecting them."

"Then...then why..." She sniffed, her voice still choked with sobs, but the pain in her tone had dissipated considerably, replaced by a confused tone tinged with grievance, "Why do you always give me hand chop, and say we're siblings, and not let me..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but her cheeks flushed again. Those intimate gestures and those tests seemed to always be blocked by him with a "brother-sister" boundary.

Seeing her like this, Lin Che knew that if he didn't explain it clearly, this little knot would remain in her heart. He smiled helplessly and reached out to pinch her soft cheek again.

He also knew that verbal explanations could only clear up misunderstandings, but to heal the wounds and give her the sense of security she craved, a deeper response was needed.

He then cleared his throat and said in a light tone, "So... is there any compensation for wrongly accusing me like this?"

Su Yuqing was slightly taken aback, and looked up at him with teary eyes. She didn't know why he would bring up this question at this time, but she had been wronged and wanted to get his forgiveness and make amends for her impulsiveness.

However, looking back, it seems that she was always the one who depended on him, and she didn't know what she could do for him.

So she lowered her head, her face filled with guilt, and said in a voice so low it was almost inaudible, "Do what you think is best, say whatever you want..."

If she were to say something like that normally, she would definitely tease the other person with exaggerated gestures and tone, but this time, she didn't have any teasing or flirting intentions. Her face was full of unease, like a child who had done something wrong and was waiting to be punished.

Looking at her like this, Lin Che felt a surge of pity. He knew that this was her most vulnerable moment, and also the moment when she most longed to be forgiven and cherished.

Without further hesitation, he revealed a gentle smile, a unique kind of doting affection that only Su Yuqing could possess.

"You said it yourself," he said, his tone light yet incredibly serious, "you can't go back on your word."

Before Su Yuqing could react, Lin Che leaned forward slightly, cupped her cheeks in his hands, and kissed her directly.

This time, it was no longer a fleeting touch, but a declaration imbued with long-suppressed affection and an undeniable assertion.

The moment their lips touched, Su Yuqing's eyes widened in shock, her mind blank. She could only feel the soft touch of Lin Che's lips and his warm breath. She never expected him to do this.

But then, her body completely relaxed, and she even instinctively tilted her head back slightly, awkwardly responding to the sudden kiss.

Lin Che used the most direct way to tell her: Look, I'm here, I love you, I won't leave, you're not alone.

The night was gentle, the stars twinkled, and the streetlights in front of the house cast a dim yellow glow, elongating the shadows of the two people embracing and kissing, freezing them into a sweet and touching silhouette.

Neither of them knew how long the kiss lasted. It wasn't until they were both a little out of breath that Lin Che reluctantly let go of her, his forehead pressed against hers, looking at her flushed cheeks and dazed eyes from lack of oxygen.

Su Yuqing gasped for breath, her face flushed red as if it were about to bleed. She looked into Lin Che's eyes, which were so close to hers, and saw only her own reflection in them, as well as... undisguised love.

Her heart was pounding like a drum, and she felt light as a feather, as if she were walking on clouds.

The pain caused by the misunderstanding and the grievance caused by the anxiety miraculously vanished at this moment, replaced by a sense of disorientation after a huge shock, and... an indescribable sweetness and sense of security.

She felt it; he showed her through his actions the unique and unparalleled favor that transcended all words.

Her face flushed visibly, the heat spreading all the way to her ears. She bit her lower lip, but her eyes sparkled.

After a while, she finally found her voice, her face showing a mixture of shyness and a touch of bold mischief: "Not enough..." she muttered softly.

"What?" Lin Che was slightly taken aback and looked at her with some confusion.

"One more time! This time it's my turn to kiss you!" she said, and then she stood on tiptoe again, moving closer to him as if to kiss him again.

Lin Che's face instantly turned bright red. He didn't expect this girl to recover so quickly, and even to be so "pushing her luck".

He quickly took a step back, waving his hands in protest, appearing flustered and overwhelmed: "Hey! Wait! Stop!"

Lin Che's bright red ears and flustered eyes completely amused Su Yuqing. She laughed so hard she almost fell over, and the last trace of gloom in her heart completely disappeared, leaving only the joy of being filled with love again.

"Okay, okay, I'm not teasing you anymore." She laughed and took his hand. "Come inside, you'll catch a cold if you stay outside."

The two walked into the house together, and the light in the entryway illuminated their smiling faces. Lin Che looked at the renewed radiance in her eyes and felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction and peace in his heart.