Crossover Anime: Miss, please don't do this, I still have a silly cat to raise.

Chapter 324 Are we hallucinating? (Bonus chapter for the bounty, thank you everyone)

Hamaoka Azusa reached out and touched Lu Nan's chest, which was sweaty. She said with some dissatisfaction, "How could I let you work so hard? That's really going too far."

Lu Nan shook his head: "No, no one is slacking off. Everyone is doing well, and the seniors are working very hard. Iori and the others are exhausted."

Hamaoka Azusa was amused: "Okay, I got it."

As she spoke, Hamaoka Azusa looked at Lu Nan, then suddenly reached out and hugged Lu Nan tightly, burying his head in her chest.

She whispered, "You've worked hard these past few days. I'll cook you something delicious when you get home after you're done with your work in a couple of days."

Lu Nan opened his arms a little, hesitant to hug her back, and said in a muffled voice, "I'm sweating a lot right now, and I'm a bit dirty."

Hamaoka Azusa laughed again: "What does it matter? We're an old married couple, how could I possibly dislike you? Besides, I'll take a shower tonight."

Lu Nan reached out and hugged Hamaoka Azusa: "Thank you."

"Oh, she's so clingy~"

Hamaoka Azusa said affectionately, patting Lu Nan's head: "Good luck, I'll be waiting for you at home."

"Ah."

Finally, everyone's gaze naturally fell on Fujiwara Chika.

Fujiwara Chika, who had been lost in thought, snapped back to reality and pointed to herself: "My turn?"

Before anyone could reply, Fujiwara Chika hopped and skipped to Lu Nan's side.

"Senior."

"Hmm~" Fujiwara Chika responded, "Actually, I know where you are, but I wanted to come and see you. I should have come sooner..."

Fujiwara Chika muttered something, seemingly complaining about someone.

She looked up at Lu Nan: "Lu Nan, look down, I have something to tell you."

Lu Nan lowered his head, and Fujiwara Chika didn't say anything, but instead tilted her head up and kissed Lu Nan on the lips.

Then, amidst the various gazes of the crowd, Fujiwara Chika took two steps back and smiled, "Alright, thank you for the treat~ I had a very happy day!"

Lu Nan touched his lips, somewhat bewildered. So what Fujiwara-senpai said when they soaked their feet together earlier wasn't something he'd misheard...

When Lu Nan came to his senses, he found that the girls were all staring intently at him, as if they were ready to come up and mess with him at any moment.

Lu Nan remained silent for a moment before putting on a mask amidst the girls' regretful gazes.

"Everyone, it's getting late, let's head back quickly and remember to be careful on the road," Lu Nan said, pointing to the setting sun outside.

Yotsuya Miko left first, after all, she had an exam the next day, and she believed that she was in a terrifyingly strong state right now.

After saying hello, Fujiwara Chika ran off with a grin. It would be terrible if her parents found out she was going home late; they would interrogate her and gossip about her.

Hamaoka Azusa pinched Lu Nan's cheek and said goodbye. She was going back to take a shower and tidy up before buying some groceries the next day so she could cook him a big meal when he returned.

Banami glared at Busujima Sakurako, then left to pick up Domino, since Domino was about to finish class.

While Lu Nan wasn't paying attention, Shima Rin snapped a photo with her phone, smiled at Lu Nan's somewhat bewildered gaze, and then turned and left.

Sakurako Busujima leaned against the wall, watching the girls leave one by one, silently counting them in her mind.

Five... It seems pretty obvious now. I guess he's got real talent...

"Sakurako Busujima, is there anything else?" Lu Nan asked.

After all, he still has some parts to make, and time is quite tight.

Sakurako Busujima shook her head and clicked her tongue, saying, "I was thinking I could take advantage of the situation and rob someone, but alas~"

"What do you mean?"

"It's nothing." Sakurako Busujima couldn't help but laugh at Lu Nan's somewhat dazed expression. "Seriously, how can an idiot like you be so popular? If only there were one... a mere red thread..."

She turned around and said, "Lu Nan, I'm not giving up. Just you wait."

Lu Nan was confused by these words that sounded like a declaration of war, and finally just nodded: "Then I'll wait for you."

It's just a one-on-one fight. I've never been afraid of anyone. Even Lie Yan was once pinned down by me.

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Sakurako Busujima paused, turned around and looked at Lu Nan: "You idiot!"

What does this mean? Why is this person insulting me?

……

"Is everything alright on the south side yet..." Iori asked weakly.

"I don't know, maybe you've run into some trouble?" Kohei replied, "Why don't we go take a look? There's nothing to do here anyway, so let's just relax a bit."

"Row."

The two were stunned by the sight in the corridor as soon as they stepped out of the lounge.

Iori rubbed her eyes, looking a little confused, and nudged Kohei, asking, "Do you think I'm hallucinating? Why do I see Lu Nan being surrounded by a group of girls?"

Kohei was silent for a moment, then nodded affirmatively: "Then you must be hallucinating. What girl would come to a place like this to visit you? Don't joke around. We must both be hallucinating from being locked up for too long. Let's go back and have a drink."

“That makes sense…” Iori nodded in agreement, and the two retreated back into the lounge.

The atmosphere fell silent for a moment. Chisa dejectedly pulled out a piece of paper and walked over: "Iori, this data over here... what are you doing? Why are you looking at me like that?"

Iori shook her head, her face full of emotion: "It's nothing, I just suddenly realized how wonderful it is that you're here."

"Huh?" Chisa tilted her head in confusion.

Kohei huddled on the sofa, feeling a strange hostility from the world. It was so cold; life wasn't worth it…

Meanwhile, far away in the countryside, Yoshihara Aina scratched her head, feeling a persistent sense that someone was talking about her. Was it just her imagination?

……

Hamaoka Azusa glanced at the time. The soup should be almost ready. Judging by the time, Lu Nan should have arrived by now, right?

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Huh? So fast? Shouldn't it be a while longer..." Hamaoka Azusa and Shiba Rin faced each other in silence.

"Whose child is this?" Hamaoka Azusa smiled and closed the door.

Shima Rin's muffled voice came from outside the door: "If you can hold out tonight, I'll leave now."

Hamaoka Azusa opened the door: "Oh dear, look at you, in such a hurry again. Just kidding~ I'm making soup right now, can you watch it for me while I go get something else."

As he was about to close the door, a hand grabbed the edge and pushed it open a little.

"Uh, hello? Am I back too early?" Lu Nan waved awkwardly, holding Dai Miao's hand.

"Hey! You're back! And you even brought Daimyo back?" Hamaoka Azusa chuckled and pulled Lu Nan into the house: "Oh dear, you really do smell of sweat. Go take a shower first."

"Okay...why are you following me?"

"I'm just worried you might slip and fall in the bathroom, and it'll also give you a back rub, isn't that great?"

"Is that so? That's good... I'm so tired today..."

Hamaoka Azusa smiled even more broadly.

Tired? That's to be expected. I wouldn't dare come in if you weren't tired. I'm determined to see your defeat cutscene today!

Chapter 325 The Deserted Island Camping Plan

The bathroom door opened, and Hamaoka Azusa walked out, trembling as she held onto the door.

Didn't that guy say he was tired? What a load of rubbish! What's he tired of?

Ugh... My legs feel so weak.

Hamaoka Azusa was sprawled on the sofa, exuding a lazy aura, and had no intention of getting up.

Sesame Rin, who was carrying the soup out, raised an eyebrow: "A crushing defeat?"

Hamaoka Azusa tilted her head and chuckled, "Hehe, yes, we underestimated our opponent's strength."

Sesame Rin retorted speechlessly, "You're just trying to take advantage of the situation, aren't you?"

Hamaoka Azusa stuck out her tongue: "I thought I had a chance."

Sesame Rin rolled her eyes and ignored the guy. She called out to the little cat in front of the TV, "Dinner's ready!" and then went into the kitchen.

Hamaoka Azusa slowly crawled onto the table and leaned back in her chair, feeling lazy.

Oh no, this might have been a disaster for my teammates. I hope Sesame Rin won't faint tonight.

"You made so much delicious food? Thank you for your hard work." Lu Nan had already changed his clothes and came out.

"Because someone worked very hard," Hamaoka Azusa said with a smile. "Of course, we have to make it up to them."

Lu Nan picked up Dai Miao and put her on a chair, then sat down himself: "It smells so good, I'm getting a little hungry."

Sesame Rin placed the cut fruit in front of Doom and said, "Let's eat then, everything is almost ready."

"Great!"

"Yay, meow!"

"Um, I think I can't eat anymore."

……

Since the lab incident, Grand Blue has been unusually quiet for several days, which has made everyone feel a little uneasy.

"The seniors must still be taking care of their health, right? After all, Anzai-senpai has gotten so thin." Iori said, lying on the table, "I slept for a whole day after I got back."

"I also rested for a day, otherwise I probably would have fallen asleep standing up." Lu Nan was also lying on the table.

"It seems like Shiki-senpai is already looking for a job, and the other senpai all have their own things to do..." Iori sighed, "I feel so bored! I really want to go crazy and have some fun!"

Lu Nan replied, "I understand what you mean. I was thinking the same thing. I was really feeling cooped up those few days, but I don't know where to go right now..."

"Shall we go on another road trip?" Iori suggested.