I assembled the strongest swordsman group.

"……it is good!"

Qingdeng nodded, a determined light shining in his eyes.

"I promise you! If I can't marry you, Mai, and Sanako five years from now, I will wholeheartedly be 'Okita Tsukasa's husband'!"

Even if Souji hadn't proposed this "five-year agreement," Aoto didn't intend to delay the matter of "getting married" for too long.

His original plan was to achieve the goal of "living a happy and harmonious life with all the women" within a few years.

If he fails to achieve this dream within a few years... then he is incompetent.

He is willing to sincerely accept all the consequences of his "incompetence".

The chief's proposal was exactly what Qing Deng wanted.

With this "five-year agreement" in place, it can better spur Qingdeng on. While putting pressure on Qingdeng, it also brings stronger motivation to it.

Hehe~~

The CEO seemed to be grinning like an idiot today.

"Upon closer reflection... this agreement is entirely in your favor."

"Because, you see—no matter the final outcome, no matter whether you fulfill this promise or not, I will continue to strive to become a wife that Tachibana Aoto can be proud of..."

After speaking, Souji and Aoto quietly met each other's eyes.

A moment later, she gently closed her eyes and curled up.

Seeing this, Qing Deng smiled knowingly, then bent down slightly as if trying to steal a glimpse of Souji's face...

Souji let out a soft moan, trying to appear calm, but she forgot to hide her flushed cheeks and her small hands tightly clutching the hem of her clothes.

Warm breath brushed against Qingdeng's cheek, and he focused his attention on his lover, almost forgetting to breathe.

And so, the boy slowly moved his lips closer.

The girl gently tiptoed.

……

The sun still shines brightly in the blue sky.

Golden beams of light shone brightly in the air.

All the noise and sounds seemed incredibly distant in that instant.

The wind from afar took shape in the sunlight.

Two figures, one large and one small, gently touched each other... just like the wind and light at this moment.

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Let's congratulate Mr. Tachibana Aoto and Ms. Okita Tsukasa!

It wasn't easy! 221 million words! Our Orange has finally found a real family in this era! *slaps slaps slaps slaps slaps* (slaps leopard belly.jpg)

Please vote for me with monthly tickets! Please vote for me with recommendation tickets! (Leopard crying.jpg)

The plot of this book has always alternated between "sexy" and "cutting". Now that Qingdeng has finished being sexy, it's time to start cutting again.

Just a little heads-up: Nioh and the Dragon of Kyoto are about to meet.

Chapter 352 The Meeting Between the King of Ni and the Dragon of Kyoto [5500]

The next few days were peaceful and happy for Qingdeng.

It feels so good to have a lover.

This tangible feeling, as if one simultaneously possessed armor and vulnerability, captivated Qing Deng, making it difficult for him to extricate himself.

Whether in his past life or this one, this is the first time Qingdeng has had a girlfriend in the true sense of the word.

These past few days, Qing Deng has been... no, correction, not "almost" at all! Qing Deng has been spending every single day with Souji!

Because of the "five-year agreement" made between Aoto and Souji, and because Souji does not want to reveal her true gender yet (because being male is more conducive to her swordsmanship studies, and she wants to continue practicing quietly), the two have not widely publicized the exciting news that "they are already lovers who have pledged their lives to each other." The two are currently in a relationship like a "secret couple."

There were about a dozen guests in the Shieikan, and so many people moved about in various parts of the Shieikan every day. Logically speaking, this young couple shouldn't have been able to find any place or opportunity for a secret rendezvous.

But don't underestimate human creativity!

Aoto had no idea what the chief was thinking, but he himself was quite obsessed with this "sweet feeling of love".

He formed a special bond with a certain girl, and just thinking about her face would bring a dreamy smile to his face; he wished he could spend every day with her, and even if they talked about pointless things all day long, he wouldn't get tired of it...

This is probably what they call the "honeymoon phase".

Having tasted the sweetness of dating a girl for the first time... intoxicated by the intense emotions of the "honeymoon period"... at this crucial moment when not a second should be wasted, let alone "the Shieikan is crowded", even if the King of Heaven himself came, he wouldn't be able to stop Aoto from going on a date with Souji and getting close to him!

Therefore, during these few days at the Shiwei Hall, one could often see the following scene:

Souji, who was practicing his swordsmanship, suddenly announced that he needed to go to the toilet and then ran out of the dojo in a flash.

Not long after, Qingdeng said he was tired and wanted to rest for a while, so he left the dojo.

It wasn't until about half an hour or even longer that the commander returned, his face slightly flushed and covered in a light sweat.

For example, someone might need to find Aoto or Souji, but after searching every corner of the Shieikan, they find nothing.

Just as they were about to give up, suddenly, Aoto or Souji emerged from some inconspicuous corner.

"Wow, you scared me! What are you doing here? I've been looking everywhere for you! Didn't you hear my voice? My throat hurts from shouting."

When faced with such questions, the two often gave vague answers.

In this way, Aoto and Souji would seize any opportunity to be alone with each other.

In just a few days, they developed a deep understanding with each other.

Currently, if one of them gives a look or makes a gesture, the other will immediately understand, find an opportunity to slip away from the current location, and then meet the other in a nearby secluded place.

Thinking back carefully... Qing Deng couldn't help but admire his and Souji's energy.

Qingdeng has abundant energy—which is to be expected, given that he possesses talents such as "Strengthening Essence +1" and "Primordial Yang +1," which greatly enhance his physical energy and physical qualities.

As for why even the commander-in-chief has such strong energy... that's actually understandable.

After all... she's a female swordsman.

Every day, I practice swordsmanship in the dojo, which involves a lot of exercise. My blood circulation is often kept at a relatively fast pace, and the secretion of various hormones is frequently at a high level.

Therefore, it is normal for the commander to have more energy than the average person.

Through their tireless efforts, the two successfully left traces of their dates in various locations, including the kitchen inside and outside the testing center, the courtyard, the rarely visited corridors, the alleys between houses, and the secluded corners behind the houses.

To be honest, these past few days have been one of the happiest times for Qingdeng since he transmigrated to this era.

It feels so good to have a lover with whom you can accompany, support, grow, and encourage each other!

……

……

Although Japan does not have the New Year's tradition of visiting relatives and friends, since he had nothing else to do anyway, Aoto decided to visit various relatives and friends before the New Year's holiday ended.

He had previously worked with Sanako to repay the debt of gratitude owed to him by Miyagawa Shunzo (Otsuki Minoru's father).

He accompanied the Emperor Tianzhang on a private visit.

Later, she and the commander confided their feelings to each other and secretly pledged their lives to one another.

As for the girl in red who was clearly the first among all the women to know Qingdeng... she has been very invisible lately.

She disappeared from Qingdeng's life in the last month or so...

Because he hadn't seen Kinoshita Mai for a long time, Aoto chose Senjiya as the first stop on his "visiting relatives and friends" trip.

……

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In the second year of Wanyan year (1861), January 6——

Edo, the Thousand Things Shop—

Unlike the recent pleasant weather that felt like early spring, it seems that Mother Nature is trying to make up for the lack of winter scenery by showering the earth with snow since January 4th.

Snowflakes, whipped up by the cold wind, danced in the air.

A chaotic mass of cold mist obscured the view.

Wearing a straw hat and a thick feather cloak, Qingdeng walked through the snow, his footsteps repeatedly making a rhythmic "crunch" sound.

"arrive……"

Qing Deng raised his straw hat slightly and gazed at the Senjiya not far away.

Even though they were still a short distance apart, Aoto could already feel a warm aura emanating from the Senjiya.

Kara—Qingdeng skillfully pushed open the shop door.

Meow!

The first thing that greeted Qingdeng was the meowing of Duoduo, the big orange cat.

Immediately following was a surprised and delighted scream from a certain soft-spoken girl.

"Ah! Qing Deng!" Upon seeing that the visitor was Qing Deng, Kinoshita Mai's pretty face instantly blossomed into a flower-like excited smile.

The sound of bare, white feet kicking the wooden floor came from behind the counter at great speed, moving towards Qing Deng.

Not far to the right of Qingdeng, there was a blazing oven.

Thanks to this oven, the temperature inside the Senjiya was kept within a very comfortable range, neither too hot nor too cold.

Therefore, Kinoshita Mai's current outfit is very revealing, wearing only a red kimono, with her bare, slender feet boldly exposed outside the hem of the kimono, which is very cute.

"Ah Wu, it's been a long time. Happy New Year! I hope to have your guidance in the new year."

"Yes! Happy New Year to you too! Please take good care of me in the new year!"

After speaking, Kinoshita Mai changed her expression—she pouted her lips high and looked annoyed.

"Hmph, so you know you haven't come to see me in a long time."