In crossover anime, who isn't a childhood friend?

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The bar's small storage room was just big enough to fit a folding bed.

After finishing at Junko Takanashi's beauty shop, she can go directly to help her husband.

After midnight, she could take a nap in the small warehouse, and then go to the bar. After it closed at three or four in the morning, she would go home with her husband.

They are all people who live a peaceful and pragmatic life.

Although working non-stop like this, without a single moment of leisure time, it is quite tiring.

But considering their family and three children, it didn't matter; they were willing to make the sacrifice.

Adults are born with a responsibility called "responsibility".

Anyway, my plan is to earn as much as possible at this stage, and I don't mind working hard.

"Don't rush back to your room, I have something to tell you."

"what's up?"

"You wait."

What's all this mystery...?

Shihua muttered to herself.

Yuan Qianye went back to his room to get the gift he had prepared in advance, and returned to the living room.

"I originally planned to give it to you on Christmas Day, but it's past midnight now, so the timing is just right."

"..."

Looking at the gift box wrapped in exquisite silk ribbons in her hand, Shihua's earlobes turned noticeably red, and her breathing became somewhat rapid.

"What are you standing there for? Open it and take a look."

Yuan Qianye spoke up to remind him.

Shihua nodded and carefully untied the ribbon.

She opened the gift box, paused for a moment, and then slowly picked up the contents.

The black leather belt has a small loop with a buckle, and the leather pad is neatly decorated with small holes.

This is about controlling pets...

Or rather, an animal collar that indicates ownership of the pet.

Shihua turned her gaze over, her eyes filled with an undisguised murderous intent.

Even someone as mature as her still gets angry occasionally.

Yuan Qianye chuckled a few times, then saw that Shihua's hands had already reached out, their target pointing directly at the back of his neck.

He quickly begged for mercy and stopped teasing her.

That's enough of the joke.

"Open the compartment in the gift box and take a look underneath."

"If it's anything strange again, you'll have to wash and dry your own sheets and blankets from now on."

"No, please open it and take a look."

Under the urgent urging of Gen Chiya.

Shihua decided to trust him one more time.

She opened the compartment in the gift box, and the real gift that Yuan Qianye had prepared appeared before her eyes.

Ten rose-red eyes rippled slightly.

She picked it up.

It was a black necklace, made of very soft material, with a well-made pendant in the center.

"Matilda met her sun at the lowest point in her life, and may you also encounter your own starlight in the future."

That night, Shihua was disappointed because her performance in the gymnastics competition did not meet her expectations.

Yuan Qianye comforted her while watching the movie together.

I remembered her evaluation of the female lead's first appearance in Léon: The Professional—

"so beautiful."

At that time, Shihua was so engrossed in the movie's plot that she was completely absorbed in it.

His previously dull and dejected eyes regained some of their spirit and became bright again.

At that moment, he had already decided on his Christmas gift.

Looking at the smiling Chiyo, Toka tried her best to suppress the joy in her heart from showing on her face. Her lips moved slightly, and she remained calm and polite: "Thank you."

"I was originally thinking about whether I could find the same necklace that the female lead wore, but I couldn't. However, I think this one is also very beautiful."

"Yes, it really is very beautiful."

Compared to the sun, which everyone can notice, Toka prefers the stars, which only she can perceive.

"Would you like to try it on?"

Shihua nodded, then brought the necklace to her neck.

The clasp on the jewelry was a bit small, and she couldn't close it after several attempts.

"I'll do it."

Gen Chiya leaned closer and took the necklace from Toka's hand.

They were so close they could feel each other's breath.

The moment his fingertips touched Shihua's delicate neck, he could clearly feel her body tremble slightly.

"Sorry, my hands are a little cold."

"fine……"

After putting on the necklace, Yuan Qianye glanced at Shihua and boasted to herself, "As expected of me, it looks great and suits me perfectly."

This is true.

The small ornament on Shihua's neck, which was originally bare, made her neck appear more shapely and full of feminine power.

It also inexplicably gives people a very strong urge to conquer her.

Suddenly, Toka stood up, said "Wait a minute" to the still admiring Minamoto Chiyo, and then turned and went back to her room.

When she returned, she was carrying a pair of gray fingerless knitted gloves.

She looked a little hesitant as she handed it over, saying, "This is for you."

"There's even a return gift."

"You think I'd accept your gift for nothing?"

Yuan Qianye smiled and took it, putting it directly on his wrist. There was nothing wrong with it; it fit perfectly.

There's just one thing...

"Is it just my imagination? I feel like the glove on my left hand is a little tighter than the glove on my right hand."

Yuan Qianye clenched and unclenched his fist, constantly sensing the sensation.

Shihua blushed and explained, "I learned this in home economics class, but I've never done this before, so my skills aren't very good..."

"Did you actually knit this yourself?"

"Give it back to me if you don't like it!"

"How could I possibly dislike it?"

Gen Chiya immediately withdrew his hand, dodging Toka's outstretched hands that were trying to snatch back the gift.

But because she missed her target, she lost her balance and fell into his arms. (No blood relation)

"What are you doing...it's so noisy..."

Wearing a pointed nightcap, Rikka entered the living room, still half asleep.

Chiya and Toka immediately separated.

"nothing."

Toka held the gift box in her hand and pushed Rikka back to her room to sleep.

Yuan Qianye went back to her room to get a change of clothes and then went to the bathroom.

It's too late to take a bath today, a shower will do.

As she was taking off her clothes, there was a gentle knock on the bathroom door. It was Toka.

"Are you hungry? Do you want me to make you some late-night snacks?"

"No need, I'll go straight to sleep after my shower. You should get some rest too."

"Um... goodnight."

"OK, good night."

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Kasumigaoka Utaha is in a bad mood.

As for the source of her bad mood, it was naturally because of the message that Rikka posted in the group, which showed her the interview footage of Minamoto Chiya and that strange girl.

Facing the camera, Yuan Qianye remained composed and dignified.

The so-called perfect match between the two was merely for the sake of variety show effects, a result of the show's deliberate manipulation.

Kasumigaoka wasn't angry at all...

Okay, I still have a little bit of a temper.

However, if we only consider the interview itself, it's not a big deal.