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

"Let's take a break first, and try again later."

Lu Nan started trying to catch Little Torpedo Cat in the water, but he was tricked every time he tried.

Dumb Cat: Stress!!

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A voice came from above. The group looked up and saw several middle-aged men happily emerging from Grand Blue, carrying small bags and coats.

"What is that?" Banami asked curiously.

"Oh, those are guests who came to do some diving before their business trip, right?" Senior Ashi said, watching the uncles run off into the distance.

"They seem to be working very hard. They're already so busy, yet they still brought their diving suits here." Banami recalled the undisguised joy on the men's faces.

"Haha, aren't we reliable?" Senior Shi said with a smile.

"Reliable?" Banai tilted her head.

"Isn't that right? The fact that they're willing to spend their precious time and money to dive here shows that Grand Blue has something that makes them want to do it."

"At the same time, this sea is always tolerant. Whether it is fatigue, sorrow or anything else, it will always gently embrace everything."

Banami recalled the view she had seen at the aquarium the night before.

Indeed, it is exquisite.

"Senior, are we a mafia or a warlord? Otherwise, why would people have to pay our shop when they come to swim?" Lu Nan asked, holding up his hand while hugging Dai Miao.

Senior Shi looked exasperated: "What are you talking about? Of course, it's because we regularly maintain their diving suits and equipment, and we're the first line of defense to rush to their rescue in case of an accident. We also have to keep an eye on cleaning up the surrounding waters."

"Paw Patrol?"

"Are you out of work?"

Senior Ashi waved his hand, signaling the other person to go play somewhere else, and then turned to look at Hanami, who was trying not to laugh.

"You just said you were scared in the water, right?"

Banami lowered her head in embarrassment: "Yes, I'm sorry, senpai."

Senior Shi shook his head: "There's nothing to apologize for. I would be very scared if there was no oxygen underwater."

Senior Ashi reached behind Hanami and took something off a device: "Do you know what this is?"

Banami scratched her head: "Uh..."

"This is called the 'Octopus-style Second Stage Head,' and it's a backup regulating device. Its main purpose is to provide oxygen to your companion when they run out underwater."

"At the same time, the direction in which the counterweight belt is worn is also fixed, and there is a reason for this: in case of an emergency, it can be quickly untied."

"It's not just about ensuring my own safety, but also about helping my diving companions."

Senior Ashi looked at Hanami with a serious expression: "The ocean is gentle and vast, so it won't care much about the loss of a small life, but we need to care."

"Hanami, do you know why diving is usually done in groups? Because in the deep sea, the biggest help you can rely on is your companion."

“You train with Lu Nan, so you are partners who entrust your lives to each other. In the water, your lives are intertwined.”

Senior Ashi and Banami looked at Lunan, who was splashing water on Daimyo.

"Just like Lu Nan and Dai Miao's partnership, in the water, you can only rely on each other."

"Partners...?"

Senior Shi called Lu Nan back and patted the two new recruits on the shoulder: "At the same time, as your senior, I will be here watching over you until you are able to stand on your own."

"I've already checked the security. It's not just you here, but also Lu Nan, me, and Dai Miao."

"So, Banami, it's okay. Summon your courage and dive down."

Banami looked at the encouraging senior, Toki, then at Lunan who was giving her a thumbs up with a puzzled look, and at the silly cat cheering her on.

"Okay!" Yai nodded seriously, "I'm going!"

Senior Ashi smiled and nodded: "Okay!"

Lu Nan and Banami put on their goggles and equipment and dived underwater together.

As Banami knelt in the water, she exhaled and then exhaled, slowly opening her eyes.

I did it! I don't feel uncomfortable at all anymore! I succeeded!

Banami cheered with joy.

Lu Nan stood beside her, watching as Banami successfully opened her eyes and was even able to swim underwater, and he gave her a thumbs up in admiration.

As Banami looked at the underwater scenery, although it was a shallow area full of reefs and not particularly beautiful, this time she wasn't experiencing that world through glass.

She was truly, deeply, and authentically in this watery world.

So beautiful.

Chapter 85 Title

In Grand Blue—

When Lu Nan returned, he saw Iori holding Chisa's hand and shaking it up and down excitedly, sharing something.

He talked on and on, gesturing wildly, while Chisa looked at him with a slightly flushed face.

Lu Nan laughed. Good heavens, it seems there's another one here.

"Lu Nan! It really is! The underwater world is so beautiful! It feels like being in outer space, weightless..."

Yes, Banami, who was following behind him, was just as talkative as Iori.

Lu Nan nodded helplessly: "Yes, yes, yes~"

"Does this mean I've opened the door to a whole new world? Having a hobby feels amazing! I want to..."

Lu Nan looked at Banami helplessly and took the doe from her arms: "Alright, there will be plenty of opportunities to try in the future. Let's go change our clothes first, or we'll end up in the men's restroom if you follow me any further."

Only then did Banai realize what was happening. Her pretty face flushed red as she spat out a curse and hurriedly turned and slipped into the women's changing room.

Lu Nan chuckled and shook his head. This was a bit too much.

but......

Thinking of the shimmering eyes of Banami underwater, Lu Nan felt that this wasn't such a bad thing after all.

Pushing open the door to the men's restroom, I saw the seniors and Kohei washing their wetsuits under the tap with their buttocks exposed.

"What kind of look is this?" Lu Nan said, speechless.

"Hey, Lu Nan, you're here. Want to join us?" Senior Shi extended an invitation.

"After all, when the weather is nice, you can just take it off and soak it in water to rinse it off. That's called natural air drying." Senior Ah Shou struck a pose.

"Don't make serious things sound so dramatic, okay?" Lu Nan helplessly handed over a small-sized wetsuit: "This is Dai Miao's. Let it soak for me first, I'll wash it later."

He plugged in the hairdryer, tested the temperature with his hand, and then started drying the cat's fur.

The silly cat sat lazily on the sink, its little eyes half-closed as if it were about to fall asleep.

"I'll just wash it for you, it's a piece of cake." Senior A-Shou grabbed Dai Miao's wetsuit and stuffed it into the water.

"Then could you wash mine too?" Lu Nan gestured to his diving suit.

"That's one thing at a time."

After blowing the cat clean and refreshing, Lu Nan slapped the cat's butt: "Stop dozing off, go out and play by yourself. Remember to call Iori to wash your diving suit. Don't dawdle, or you'll end up looking like sea salt in the sun."

The silly cat stood at attention and saluted: "Yes, boss! Mission accomplished, meow!"

After taking off his diving suit and throwing it into the sink, Lu Nan began to wash his face and hands with water.

"Iori seems really excited, she looks so happy," Senior A-Shou said with a smile.

"Yes, and so is Banami. Ever since we came out of the water, she's been excitedly chattering around Lunan, and she hasn't stopped since we came back." Senior Ashi sighed, "That's exactly it. It's a kind of fun that people who only choose what they know will never experience in their entire lives."

Kohei turned his head, looking puzzled: "What are you talking about?"

Senior Ah Shou laughed: "Don't you understand?"

"This is the joy of accomplishing something you couldn't do yourself." Lu Nan joined in and started washing his diving suit.

However, he was wearing underwear.

......

"cheers!"

Several cups clinked together.

Iori put down her cup with a satisfied look on her face: "It's delicious!"

Senior Ah Shou laughed and said, "It's very refreshing, isn't it? Beer is best after diving."

Ashi pointed to Lu Nan and Dai Miao, who were chugging straight from the bottle, and said, "Of course, don't follow their example. They're different."

"I disagree. I think drinking juice is the best." Banami held a glass of orange juice and sipped it through a straw.

"Well, it doesn't really matter to you whether it's alcohol or orange juice, right?" Senior Ashou shrugged.

"Here comes the snack to go with your drinks." Uncle Kotegawa placed a plate of fresh fish sashimi on the table.

"Oh ho ho! Thank you!"

Iori and Kohei excitedly approached the sashimi.

"It looks delicious."

"And here's your jajangmyeon (noodles with soybean paste)." Uncle Kotegawa put down another large plate of jajangmyeon.

"It's finally here! I've been waiting for so long!" Banami excitedly separated the disposable chopsticks, took out a small bowl, and prepared to start feasting.

"That's great, Iori, Hanami, you've both successfully overcome your weaknesses." Senior A-Shi looked at the soldiers he led with a face full of satisfaction.

"Yes, thank you again, senpai." Banami looked at Nanaka and said, "Nanaka-nee, could you please bring some more beer over here?"

"Although I'm still a little afraid of water, I still have to thank you all." Iori stood up and bowed.

"I also have to thank my seniors. Speaking of which, am I considered a 'normie' now?" Kohei said with a hint of pride.

"Anyway, we've all experienced the joy of opening the door to a new world, and Dai Miao is having a lot of fun too." Lu Nan took out a small bowl and started serving the noodles, giving Dai Miao a bowl first, otherwise what if Lao Ba ate it all later?