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

After she handed the phone over, she didn't stand there.

Instead, she very tactfully went to the kitchen and poured herself a glass of milk.

He scratched his head: "Sorry, I might be bothering you for a while."

"Don't say anything like 'it's bothering you.' If you like, you can stay at my place all the time. Just consider it as keeping Kazusa company."

The saying that the more beautiful a woman is, the more likely she is to lie is absolutely true.

Touma Yoko spoke in a relaxed tone, revealing not a trace of her inner worries.

"But this opportunity is just right, isn't it?"

"You mean..."

"Piano, it just so happens that you can't go anywhere during this time, so you can focus on learning the piano without any distractions. Let Kazusa teach you properly."

That's true.

Yuan Qianye responded a few times, chatted with her briefly, and then returned the phone to He Sha.

Kazusa held the phone to her ear.

Judging from her casual replies of "I know" several times in a row, you can roughly tell what Yoko was telling her.

But then, her face suddenly turned red, and she quickly turned around and said, "I'm not a child, of course I know this kind of thing," before hanging up the phone, which made Yuan Qianye a little concerned.

"What did Aunt Yaozi say at the end?"

"It's nothing, it's not important."

She told me to be careful about washing my clothes, especially my underwear, during this time. How could I possibly tell you that?

Kazusa shook the large bottle of milk in her hand, her intention to change the subject clear: "Do you want some?"

Yuan Qianye thanked her and nodded, then took a clean cup, poured himself a little less than half a cup, and drank it all in one gulp.

He has contacted his family, but he still has other people he needs to notify.

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.

The time difference was not much.

Yukino Yukinoshita, Eriri, Saeko Busujima, and Utaha Kasumigaoka all received apology messages from Chiya Minamoto.

I was unable to keep my appointment with them on time due to unforeseen circumstances.

The four of them naturally didn't mind this; instead, they immediately became concerned about his current situation.

Saeko Busujima, who had set Chiya Minamoto as one of only two people besides her father to receive special attention, called him immediately after seeing the message and understanding the situation.

After learning that he was not seriously injured and was only temporarily quarantined at home, and would be released once the quarantine period was over, I felt a little relieved.

After hanging up the phone and calming down, she bowed to the guests from the well-known kendo protective gear company and apologized for her flustered behavior.

The second call came from Kasumigaoka Utaha, who was just a step behind Busujima Saeko. She had already dialed three times, but the calls were all busy.

Now, on the fourth attempt, I've finally succeeded in getting through.

Similar to Saeko Busujima, she was also very worried about Chiyo's current situation and kept asking him questions with concern.

Yuan Qianye reassured her with similar words.

However, after learning that he and a girl had been isolated at the same time, Shiyu's reaction was noticeably more concerned than Saeko's had been.

After expressing his concerns, he still lingered, changing the subject and talking about trivial matters.

In the end, it was only after Yuan Qianye said that her phone was about to run out of battery that she reluctantly hung up the phone.

After the phone call ended, Yuan Qianye sighed slightly, and then saw that Kazusa was staring at her with a very indifferent look.

He was as if he were a heartless man who had committed some heinous crime.

"what happened?"

"It's nothing, you can take your time on the phone. I'm going to the practice room now."

Kazusa turned and left.

There are reasons why she behaved this way.

Kazusa has an amazing talent for the piano. In addition to her nimble fingers, she also has a very keen hearing, just like her mother, with perfect pitch.

With each chord, she could clearly discern which notes it consisted of.

The sound from the phone's earpiece is not loud, and most people should not be able to hear the specific content being spoken on the other end of the phone.

But for Kazusa, with Chiyo Minamoto making a phone call right next to her, it was no different than having the phone receiver placed next to her ear.

She recognized the voice of Saeko Busujima, whom she had met on New Year's Eve, as the first person to call her.

The second caller was also a girl, and in the latter half of the call, the girl relaxed and became gentle and coquettish, and Kazusa could hear all of her rambling conversation.

This is... inexplicably unpleasant.

Why are all the girls calling this guy?

And they all seem to have such a good relationship...

Just as Kazusa had taken a few steps, Chiyo's phone rang for the third time in a short period of time.

Kazusa's pace slowed unconsciously.

"I'm sorry, Qianye! It's all my fault..."

She was still a girl, and her voice was strong and clear.

Kazusa naturally imagined a cute girl who was as delicate and petite as a doll.

In fact, she was right.

This time it was Eriri who called, and the reason she apologized right away was...

It was because she felt that it was her unlucky fortune slip that caused Yuan Qianye to encounter such bad luck!

Yuan Qianye had to explain his current situation for the third time, comfort her, and assure her that he was alright.

Kazusa didn't want to hear any more of this, so she quickened her pace and headed towards the practice room.

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.

The unpleasantness between Touma and Kazusa came suddenly and went quickly.

After finishing his own business, the first thing Yuan Qianye said when he came to the practice room softened Kazusa's cold expression.

"You just got up and haven't eaten yet, have you? What would you like to eat? I'll make it for you."

It's a very simple sentence, but Kazusa just happens to fall for it.

She enjoys the feeling of being cared for by others, which makes her realize that she is not alone.

Kazusa withdrew her hands from the black and white piano keys, shaking her head in refusal: "No need, you should practice first."

But Yuan Qianye insisted: "I will be here for the next period of time. I can practice the piano anytime, so there is no need to rush. You should eat something."

Kazusa was somewhat touched by this: "But I'm not hungry right now, and I don't have much of an appetite."

After all, Chiya had visited the Touma family several times and met the aunt who took care of her a few times. Through simple chats, she had gained a basic understanding of Kazusa's daily habits.

If she says she has no appetite right after waking up, the aunt will cut some fruit for her to eat. In short, she can't let her stomach be empty; she has to eat something to help it digest.

Cutting fruit isn't difficult, at least it's simpler than cooking. Yuan Qianye planned to follow suit, as it was a way of showing respect to his teacher: "I just saw some dragon fruit and apples in the kitchen. How about I cut some for you?"

He seemed to be seeking Kazusa's opinion, but as soon as he spoke, he had already started walking away.

Kazusa quickly got up from the piano and followed, saying, "I can do it myself."

"No, you don't usually go into the kitchen. You'll cut your hand with a knife. Besides, I promised Aunt Yao that I would take care of our meals during this period."

"What else did Mom say to you?"

She said there were bathrobes in the closet of the guest room, so I didn't have to worry about changing clothes and could just take them out and wear them.

Yuan Qianye took a dragon fruit and two apples. While processing the dragon fruit, He Sha quietly put one of the apples back in its place; she couldn't eat that many.

It was also at this moment that she became even more acutely aware that for the next two weeks, it would be just the two of them in this house.

Are you happy?

Kazusa was naturally happy to see Gen Chiya deftly cut the fruit, arrange it on a plate, and hand it over.

But besides happiness, there were definitely some other emotions...

"The piece you just played was the Symphony No. 5, wasn't it?"

"Ah."

"When can I officially start learning that piece?"

"Stop aiming too high. With your current level, continue practicing for a few more months before considering it."

Kazusa had no intention of discouraging Chiya Minamoto; she was simply stating the facts.

This piece isn't considered top-tier in terms of difficulty, but it demands a high level of speed and strength from the player's fingers.

For Yuan Qianye, who has only recently started learning the piano and is still practicing beginner pieces such as Ode to Joy, Für Elise, and Turkish March, this is completely beyond her ability to play.

To give an analogy, it's like expecting a baby who has just learned to crawl to stand up and run quickly—it's simply unrealistic.

Yuan Qianye chuckled and didn't argue with her.

He noted down the confident expression on Kazusa's face when she talked about her areas of expertise, and kept a backup in his mind so that he could review and compare it from time to time as he improved.

I hope that my rapid progress in the future will not leave her speechless and cause my appearance to collapse.

"Same as before, let's play those few pieces that we memorized before for about two hours first."

Kazusa carried the cut fruit and returned to the practice room with Chiya Minamoto.

Back on her home turf, that familiar confidence that she felt when she was the only one in control returned.

Gen Chiya is an excellent student, and this is not only reflected in his academic performance.