As the savior, I only want to play single-player games.

But at this moment, what came to Jianzi's mind was an extremely peaceful, hoarse voice:

"...I will be watching over you."

The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: Chapter Twenty-Six: Meeting the Parents

It was late at night, and Nishimiya Yuzuru had stayed there for a long time, with laughter and cheerful conversation filling the dining table.

Kagura's expression softened considerably.

All good things must come to an end. After finishing their meal, Nishimiya Yuzuru and the others got up to take their leave.

It's almost 9 p.m. now, and her family is already urging her to go home on the phone. However, Yuzuru had informed her family in advance that she would be having dinner at a classmate's house, and they have been keeping in touch throughout the process.

"You can stay here for the night." Kagura Tendo put the dishes and chopsticks into the kitchen, then stood at the kitchen door and said to Yuzuru.

It was late at night.

Suzuka's room can accommodate two people.

Suzuka looked at Yuzuru with bright eyes in the living room. If Yuzuru agreed, she would definitely welcome him.

When in doubt about domestic affairs, consult Xigong Jiexian; when in doubt about foreign affairs, call upon Tiandao Shenle.

Her regime is incredibly stable!

"No, I've already caused you a lot of trouble, Nii-chan." Yuzuru seemed somewhat tempted, but ultimately shook his head and politely declined the offer.

Kagura Tendo did not try to stop him again, but said softly, "I'll take you back."

Yuzuru did not refuse. Appearing late at night did pose a potential danger to her, even though she seemed like a cute boy.

The escort from Tendou Kagura would be much safer, at least there would be no worry about being harassed by hooligans, so he thanked her.

"I want to go too!" Suzuka ran over and said.

"Go take a shower and go to bed. It's already very late." Kagura Tendo looked at Suzuka Ise. His expression was calm, but his words carried an unquestionable tone.

Suzuka Ise pouted.

Yuzuru Nishimiya couldn't help but laugh and said, "Suzuka-chan, then see you tomorrow. You don't need to bring a bento then. I'll have my grandma make double the amount so you can share with Suzuka-chan."

The two stepped out of the room, Kagura Tendo and Yuzuru Nishimiya walking side by side in the quiet, deserted night.

After walking for a while, Yuzuru spoke up.

"It's so quiet. Is Nii-chan always this silent?"

"Yes."

Kagura Tendou spoke softly. He didn't like being disturbed, nor did he want to say anything useless. He preferred to quietly do what he was supposed to do.

"No wonder Suzuka has always held a grudge against you." Yuzuru was cheerful, lively, and proactive, not caring that these conversations might offend Kagura Tendo.

She always felt that a mature person like Kagura Tendo was unlikely to get angry over trivial matters.

As expected, Tendou Kagura remained peaceful throughout.

His voice sounded a little hoarse as he said, "It's my fault for not taking good care of her."

"Does Nii-chan feel guilty towards her?" Yuzuru turned his head to look.

She could only see half of Kagura's face; the other half remained unseen. He was handsome yet unassuming, his demeanor calm and composed. It was clear at a glance that he was a good man with principles, one who wouldn't philander, and a sense of security washed over her.

Kagura Tendou shook his head.

He had a clear conscience, but he couldn't give Suzuka much, such as the fatherly love she lacked and the stability she longed for.

But life is never perfect, and he was only willing to do what his brother should do.

Other things... are too heavy and would affect his life.

"Suzuka has a physical disability, and I cannot stay with her forever," Kagura Tendo whispered.

She believed that Yuzuru was a very intelligent child who could understand the unspoken meaning in his words.

But Yuzuru didn't seem to notice anything unusual, nor did he feel angry.

She has never believed in kindness without a reason since she was a child. Pure truth, goodness and beauty are unrealistic. These days, who doesn't approach others with an ulterior motive?

For example, she is one.

Suzuka is in poor health, and her older sister also has a disability. She doesn't believe that these two people are a burden and is willing to take on this responsibility.

“My sister is also in poor health. She has a congenital hearing impairment and can’t speak…” Nishimiya Yuzuru said carefully, looking at Tendo Kagura’s face, which remained unchanged, and felt slightly relieved.

She chuckled softly, her delicate little nose twitching slightly, and asked mischievously, "So, what does Nii-chan think of me?"

Tendou Kagura glanced at her; to him, this was a clear indication that the true intentions had been revealed.

But Yuzuru Nishimiya seemed to think she was being tested; she was indeed a middle school student, which would be equivalent to being in the first year of junior high school on the other side of the strait.

He ignored the deeper meaning and said in a hoarse voice, "I will do my best to help you."

Then came another long silence.

The two arrived in front of an apartment building. Yuzuru stopped and pointed up, saying, "We're here. Why don't you come up and take a look, Nii-chan?"

Before Kagura could speak, Yuzuru grabbed his wrist, holding it rather tightly, and looked at him with a smile, though the smile wasn't entirely genuine.

He nodded slightly.

Yuzuru didn't let go, and led Kagura Tendo into the apartment. After turning several flights of stairs, they arrived at the door with the Nishimiya label.

She let go of his hand, lowered her head, and seemed somewhat hesitant.

“We’ve arrived. If you don’t want to come in, you can leave… Anyway, I’m already at my doorstep, so there’s no danger anymore.”

So was this just making him walk this meaningless path?

Kagura Tendo stared at Yuzuru, who seemed to dare not look at him.

"What's wrong with you? Why are you so late? Don't you know how worried we were..." The person inside seemed to have heard the noise, and before the door was even opened, a scolding voice came over them.

The door opened, revealing a woman who appeared extremely assertive, presumably Yuzuru's mother. Her expression was stern, but upon seeing Kagura Tendo, she paused, seemingly surprised to see an outsider present.

"I am Kagura Tendo. Your daughter and my sister Suzuka are classmates and close friends. She came to visit today, but Suzuka insisted that she stay, so I have to stay until now. I apologize for the trouble." Kagura Tendo spoke gently, with deep eyes and a soft voice.

The woman first carefully examined Nishimiya Yuzuru's entire body, from head to toe, and found that her clothes were neat, her face had no scars, and instead was smooth and shiny. Her originally stern face softened considerably.

It seems he really was visiting someone, rather than being dragged into an alley and beaten up.

"Not at all, we misunderstood." Mother Nishimiya was strong-willed in public, but she was a little embarrassed at this moment. She had escorted Yuzuru all the way back, but people had seen her in a bad light. She was worried that her words just now would lower Yuzuru's image.

But Yuzuru was seething with anger. She had told her mother, but her mother didn't believe her, and she was desperate.

"Please come in and have a seat."

Nishimiya's mother stepped aside and gestured for them to pass.

Having come this far, Kagura Tendo stepped in and found two other people waiting for Yuzuru to return.

One was a kind old woman, probably the grandmother Yuzuru mentioned. The second person turned and went back to the bedroom as soon as Tendo Kagura entered; she was thin and had flaxen hair.

"I apologize for the intrusion." Tendou Kagura nodded slightly.

"Whatever you like, Nii-chan." Yuzuru plopped down on the bench and said with a grin.

The old woman who was sitting up got up and poured a cup of tea for Tendo Kagura, who had just taken her seat. Before she could hand it over, Tendo Kagura accepted it with both hands.

"There's no need to be so polite."

Kagura Tendou placed the tea in front of him. He remained calm and composed, speaking in a gentle tone, though his voice was slightly hoarse.

"Yuzuru rarely goes to other people's houses to play, so please forgive him if he does anything wrong." Granny Nishimiya sat in front of Kagura Tendo with a smile. Her mother, however, did not appear. Instead, she stayed in the kitchen, silently listening to the conversation in the living room.

"Yuzuru is very opinionated, sunny and confident, and has a calm and brave personality. My younger sister Suzuka is much less so in this respect. She has always been reluctant to communicate with others. I really hope that she can learn more from Yuzuru in the future."

Granny Nishimiya only asked Kagura Tendou a few questions, which he answered one by one. After finishing his tea, he got up to take his leave.

It was late at night, so it wasn't convenient to ask him to stay. I let him leave and invited Suzuka to come and play here too.

The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: Chapter Twenty-Seven: Spirit Realm Families

When Tendou Kagura returned to his residence, he could see two figures standing there from afar. The dim light was not bright, only covering a small area, but it was enough for people to see clearly.

One was Miko, and the other was Yurikawa Kagawa, the latter carrying a petite figure on her shoulder.

Further away, a black sedan was hidden in the darkness, but it did not approach.

Upon seeing Tendou Kagura return, and seeing the joy on his face, he stepped forward to greet her.

She had texted Kagura Tendo earlier, but was told he wouldn't be back for a while. She stood there waiting for more than ten minutes before finally seeing him.

"You've worked hard." Kagura Tendo's voice was hoarse.

“No, it is you.” Jian Zi lowered his head and said softly.

If it weren't for that amazing arrow, it's uncertain whether they would have been able to return standing.

But whenever she thought of that arrow that pierced the long night, her heart would tremble, and she felt more and more that the Heavenly Dao Kagura seemed very far away from her.

This person was right next to her.

Now, she has many unanswered questions in her mind.

Even when asked, Rom and Saegusa could not give a clear answer.

However, it turns out he really had been watching her all along...

Seeing that her son was much more invigorated.

When the two arrived at their doorstep, Yurikawa looked at the tall and upright Tendo Kagura and thought that apart from being good-looking, there was nothing particularly special about him.

Meanwhile, Kagura Tendou was also gazing at Yurikawa Hana. She could sense that life force had fully matured, and the life seed from a few days ago was now growing like a thriving tree, supporting her entire being.

It was a life aura, like his former killing aura. The power flowing from his body could intimidate many ordinary lives, but the price was the loss of energy.

She couldn't control her appetite, so she had a huge appetite that most people couldn't afford to feed her.

However, this also proves that the girl does indeed have incredible talent, the process went extremely smoothly, and there was no alienation or depravity.

His expression immediately became much more solemn: "Yuri Kawana - an awakener of the warrior system."

The latter, somewhat reserved, stood behind Miko, unaware of the meaning behind these words, even though Miko had told her not to feel guilty and that Tendo Kagura wouldn't blame her.