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

She removed her hands from the piano keys, stood up expressionlessly, and said, "It's getting late, time to sleep."

Yuan Qianye stood up as if nothing had happened, and said with a smile, "That's true. Only by combining work and rest can the body maintain its spirit and health, and only then can one be more efficient in practicing the piano."

The two walked out of the practice room together.

In the past, Kazusa would usually stay in the music room until one or two in the morning. After all, during the winter break, she slept until the afternoon every day, which really pushed her sleep time back a lot.

But today... I really can't continue practicing.

The guy just sat lazily next to her. Even without doing anything else, just staring at her like that made her feel flustered and her fingers, which were playing the piano, felt weak and powerless, as if they had been soaked in vinegar.

I couldn't adjust in a short time, and the rhythm of my playing was all over the place. Not only did I lose my dignity as a teacher, but continuing to practice would also be futile. It would be better to end it early so that I could find my rhythm quietly by myself.

Where will I sleep tonight?

Thank goodness that Yuan Qianye took the initiative to ask that question.

After all, based on his previous behavior, Kazusa was genuinely worried that he would come up with some unfounded reason and try to stay by her side during their evening rest time.

Her poor piano playing just now was largely due to her mind being overwhelmed by such thoughts.

But it seems like I'm overthinking it. No matter how much he... no matter how much he likes to be by my side.

It's not that they should be so easily swayed, considering they've only known each other for a short time.

If he actually dared to make such a rude request...

Kazusa had already decided that if he dared to say it, she would kick him without any mercy!

A frivolous man is not worth her leniency.

"There are many empty rooms in the house, and the beds are already made up. You can choose any room you like."

Kazusa led Chiya through the hallway connecting the entrance and the living room to an area on the inside that he had never been before.

Seven or eight doors lined up along the corridor, extending forward.

Are all of these guest rooms?

“Not entirely.” Kazusa first pointed to a door: “This is the gym that my mother bought on a whim. It was equipped with a lot of fitness equipment, such as treadmills, ab boards, seated rowing machines, pedal machines, dart machines, etc. But she found it too tiring and only used it for less than a week before leaving it idle.”

Seeing that Chiya was looking around the gym and nodding slightly as if he was quite interested, Kazusa pushed open the door, turned on the light, and then gestured for him to come in and take a closer look.

Mechanical things have a unique appeal to boys, otherwise Gundam and Transformers wouldn't be so popular, and Gen Chiya is no exception.

After receiving permission, he went inside and curiously touched and explored the various fitness equipment.

Many of the equipment pieces were brand new, and some even still had the transparent protective film still on them.

This shows that no one uses them normally, which is quite a waste.

However, it's probably because Aunt Shibata comes in to clean every now and then.

The indoor equipment and floors were spotless and very clean.

The gym features floor-to-ceiling windows that open outwards, offering views of the courtyard. Beyond that, a three-meter-high green wall isolates the view from the outside, ensuring maximum privacy.

Yuan Qianye subconsciously put himself in that situation.

Compared to my cozy but cramped home, I wish I had a spacious and fully equipped gym like this.

He no longer needs to go outside to practice swordsmanship, where he would be stared at by all sorts of passersby. Some shameless older women or aunties would even secretly take pictures of him.

"If you like, you can use this place freely for the time being."

"Is it really possible?" Yuan Qianye seemed very interested.

“These devices were originally bought for people to use. My mother gave up halfway through, and I’m not interested in them either. It’s a waste for you to leave them here if you don’t use them. Using them will actually make them valuable.” Kazusa crossed her arms in front of her chest.

This is a subconscious habit she developed from childhood. She saw her mother often strike this pose and then copied her, thinking it looked cool.

She didn't realize at all that while being handsome was certainly appealing, it would also make her already prominent strengths even more obvious.

Yuan Qianye was a gentleman. He glanced at her a few times out of the corner of his eye, silently marveling at how advanced girls' development was these days, and then stopped looking.

"Thank you so much. I will use them carefully, and I will clean the equipment after each use." Yuan Qianye clasped his hands together to express his gratitude.

During the period when he was quarantined and not allowed to go out, his schedule included daily activities other than practicing the piano.

Since I'm free anyway, there's no harm in doing something meaningful that can improve myself.

"No need, Aunt Shibata can come and clean it up later."

"It's okay, it's just something I'll pick up after I'm done anyway."

"Whatever you want."

The two walked out of the gym.

Taking this opportunity, Kazusa gave a brief introduction to the other rooms to Chiya Minamoto.

Washroom, storage room.

The second floor also includes a study, a room displaying Touma Yoko's past certificates of honor and trophies, and several empty rooms.

"You can stay on the second floor if you want, but you'll have to make your own bed in the guest room on the second floor."

"No need, I'll just stay on the first floor. By the way, what's with that black cloth covering the yard outside?"

"That's a swimming pool. My mom uses it a lot when it's hot. Now that it's cold, she covers it with a black cloth to prevent fallen leaves and dust from accumulating."

Wow, this is the life of the rich.

Really want……

I need to work harder myself.

Imagine exercising indoors and seeing Shihua in her swimsuit in the yard through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Water droplets trickled down her fair skin, flowing into a depths that stirred the heart and made one yearn to explore. She met his gaze, smiled gently at him, and then slowly leaned forward... (No blood relation)

Yuan Qianye slapped his head hard, making a loud "smack" sound.

Kazusa was startled by his sudden and unexpected self-harm: "What's wrong with you?"

Yuan Qianye replied calmly, "I'm probably tired. My head is a little dizzy. I need to rest and go to sleep early."

"Oh... I see. Well then, which room do you plan to stay in?"

Kazusa led Chiya on a brief tour of the rooms on the first floor of her house.

He returned to the middle of the corridor, maintaining what he considered a cool but actually somewhat awkward pose with his arms crossed.

"Personally, I recommend you go to the room furthest inside. That room is the largest, and because it's located on a corner, it has windows on both sides, so the view is the best. Most importantly, that room has its own bathroom, so it's very convenient for you to get up at night without having to leave the room."

She made the best choice for Yuan Qianye and listed out the advantages one by one.

As a hostess, as well as a friend and teacher, she wanted to make Yuan Qianye as comfortable and at ease as possible during her stay at her home.

“I see… Let me think about it…” Yuan Qianye considered.

Kazusa noticed that ever since she started speaking, Chiyo's gaze had been glancing intently at her room.

Her room door wasn't closed properly, and you could see through the gap that the bed was messy and hadn't been made yet after she got up.

Kazusa felt a little embarrassed and subtly stepped to the side, blocking his view: "If you have any other needs, you can tell me."

She wondered if he had some concerns that she hadn't noticed, but hadn't been able to voice them because he was too embarrassed.

“Hmm—” Yuan Qianye slowly shook his head, drawing out the sound.

He's actually quite easy to please; as long as it's clean, he'd be happy even if he had to sleep on the floor.

But now, he does have a small need.

He just couldn't say the reason directly.

But it's alright, isn't it? After all, he didn't want to sleep in the same room as her.

I just wanted to get as close to her as possible without being offensive.

Having considered this, Yuan Qianye no longer hesitated and pointed to a guest room: "If it's not too much trouble, may I stay in this room?"

Kazusa turned around and her teeth clenched instantly, her eyes welling up with tears, filled with shyness.

The guest room that Yuan Qianye pointed to was right next to her room!

If they rest at night, not counting the wall separating them, the straight-line distance between the two of them is no more than ten steps!

What on earth is this guy trying to do?!

"You!...Why would you want to stay in this room?"

Kazusa spoke slowly, trying her best to suppress her emotions and keep her tone of voice steady.

The way she leaned against the wall could best conceal her slight trembling.

"Is this room inconvenient?" Yuan Qianye asked back.

Is this a matter of convenience or inconvenience?!

Kazusa's heart was pounding wildly!

In addition to the functional rooms and the rooms of the mother and daughter, there are four vacant guest rooms on the first floor of the Touma family's house.

When Touma Yoko had just started her business and her career was on the rise, she gave one piano recital after another in Japan.

For a long time, as the boss, she wanted to improve work efficiency by communicating more easily with her subordinates.

She filled several empty rooms in her house with the necessary equipment and let her three assistants or secretaries, who each had different responsibilities, live and eat together.

For example, the largest guest room that Kazusa just mentioned.

Miyoko Kudo, who was originally just a personal assistant and handled some miscellaneous tasks, has now become the CEO of the Tokyo branch of Touma Yoko's office.

Ms. Kudo liked listening to music, so Yoko Touma spent money to buy professional audio equipment and put it in the guest room where she was staying.

The other two female employees are quite different. One is a computer game enthusiast who enjoys playing games to relax in her spare time, while the other likes watching movies.

Not long after, each of their rooms was equipped with a top-of-the-line computer and a high-definition projector.

As for the guest room next to Kazusa's, there was nothing in the room except for a bed and an empty desk.