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

Girls at this stage are exceptionally sensitive, making them the most difficult to handle...

That afternoon.

As always, Yuan Qianye was not paying attention in class.

As he spread out paper to practice calligraphy with a pen, he pondered how to resolve the inner conflict surrounding Eriri Sawamura.

Students and teachers have become accustomed to this, tacitly accepting that academic geniuses are different from ordinary people.

After school, he and Yukinoshita bumped into Sawamura Eriri and Aki Tomoya at the shoe changing area.

Eriri Sawamura was very grateful to the two people who comforted her at noon. After politely greeting them, she left first.

Watching them leave, Yukino Yukinoshita said, "You lied to Sawamura-kun at noon. You haven't even read that manga, have you?"

Yuan Qianye was taken aback: "You're only realizing this now?"

Yukino took a deep breath: "I knew at noon, I just didn't have a chance to say it before."

"Oh, are you going to criticize me now, saying that lying is bad or something?"

Her thoughts had been anticipated, and Yukinoshita's rebellious streak kicked in. Suddenly, she didn't want to talk about the topic anymore: "Sawamura-kun didn't seem very energetic during the afternoon class."

"Of course she's not in the mood. A sensitive girl like Sawamura can't withstand much pressure. It only takes a moment to destroy her."

"What are you planning to do next?" Yukinoshita asked matter-of-factly. Although she didn't have a reason, she was convinced that Minamoto Chiya wouldn't abandon Sawamura Eriri's matter.

Just like when I was in kindergarten.

Her older sister teased her more than once, saying that Yuan Qianye did this because he had feelings for her.

But Yukinoshita didn't think so. He just wanted to help her and didn't want her to be alone, which is why he insisted on staying by her side during kindergarten.

As for why their relationship is still like this now that they're in elementary school... well, it's probably just because things have taken their natural course.

"What else can I do? The words have already been spoken. Sawamura-san now considers me a kindred spirit to her, and you don't like people lying. So, for the sake of both of you being satisfied, I have no choice but to make this a fact."

Yuan Qianye changed her shoes and walked towards the school gate.

Yukino's expression softened for a moment as she followed him, asking, "Are you going to read that manga when you get home tonight?"

“Hmm.” Yuan Qianye nodded. He didn’t plan to buy the comics. There were many AI-dubbed video series available online that could be watched in one go.

After getting a general idea at double speed, he then carefully reviewed the detailed settings and information of the work. This didn't take much time, but it was enough to deal with what happened next.

As I walked out of the school gate, I saw the two figures from before, walking together, in the distance.

She picked up where she left off: "Compared to Sawamura, Aki's performance was slightly better, but you could also tell that he was feeling very down after being mocked like that."

Oh right, I'd completely forgotten about this person if you hadn't mentioned it.

"I'll figure something out." Yuan Qianye felt that it was just something he could easily do, so it wasn't a big deal.

Although he didn't have much affection for Aki Tomoya when watching anime in his past life, who would hold a grudge against him when he's still a primary school student?

Yukino shook her head: "His problem doesn't seem too serious. I'll take charge of handling it."

"You?"

"What's wrong?" Yukinoshita asked, her tone displeased. She could hear the amusement in Minamoto Chiyo's voice.

"It's nothing, I'm just curious about your specific plans."

"His willingness to speak up against those who mocked him demonstrates that he had the basic courage to argue with others."

The reply lacked sharpness in its content, thus appearing less persuasive and less impactful, failing to convince the reader.

So I think I can offer him advice from this perspective.

Yukino Yukinoshita, who wanted to help others for the first time, had a serious and organized mind. She was also quite cute and attractive when she was thinking.

Yuan Qianye thought what she said made sense, and also thought that it was better to avoid trouble, so he didn't offer any other opinions.

I got home in the afternoon.

After preparing the meal, Yuan Qianye went straight into her room.

His father, Minamoto Sanada, got up in the evening as always.

After finishing the ready-made dinner, I knocked on my son's bedroom door before leaving and went in.

He saw his son watching anime on his new phone, which he had bought this semester, and after thinking for a moment, he didn't say much: "...Get some rest early tonight."

"Okay, Dad, good luck with your work."

Genji Sanada nodded and turned to leave.

He always felt that he was not a very good father, as he was clumsy and inexperienced in taking care of his children.

When Qianye was in kindergarten, he was worried about his son's introverted and timid nature, but he was powerless to do anything about it.

Fortunately, at some point, my son became sensible and precocious, and I didn't have to worry about his studies.

As he grew older, he even began to take care of him, an adult, in terms of daily life.

A while ago, the two of them were watching the news together in the living room when the host mentioned the issue of marriage contracts in modern society.

He suddenly blurted out, without any apparent reason, "Dad, if you have any close female friends, you can invite them over more often. Don't worry about me."

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but chuckle.

Two married women walking together by the roadside were attracted by this handsome middle-aged man. They stopped talking and couldn't help but take a few more glances.

His son is truly outstanding, and his life will only get better from now on.

Minamoto no Sanada couldn't help but think this way.

…………

014: Haruno's Second Defeat

"I have an idea, but I guess I'll have to ask your sister for help."

At school, before the first class, Chiya called Yukino Yukinoshita to the corridor.

He pondered the matter of Eriri Sawamura on and off all night, trying to resolve her inner conflict.

He had a solution in mind, but to implement it more reliably and concretely, he needed someone's help.

"Sister..." Yukino Yukinoshita showed initial surprise, but quickly asked, "...What exactly do you plan to do?"

Just then, a group of students, carrying inflated balloons, wooden boards, and drawn posters, walked noisily through the corridor.

"It's simple, we just happened to be there during the annual school festival."

"You mean..."

"Napoleon Bonaparte said that achievements make people great. As long as Sawamura tastes the applause of others and knows that what she is fascinated by can be understood and loved by others, she will regain her confidence and will no longer feel confused and sad about those hurtful words from the outside world."

"..."

Yukino frowned for a moment under the snow.

Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?

Is this really the focus?

"...Don't worry about it, he's just an emperor in my fantasy world."

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.

"It's quite rare to see the two of you taking the initiative to ask me out."

In the school cafeteria, Yukinoshita Haruno looked at Minamoto Chiya and Yukino sitting across from her at the table, smiled sweetly, and scooped up a spoonful of pudding to put in her mouth.

"Speak, what is it?"

Chiya looked at Yukino, indicating that she should speak.

After all, others may not know, but he does. Haruno is an absolute siscon!

"Sister, we want to participate in the school festival's arts performance."

Yang put down her spoon and pressed her hands together on the table: "Hey, you and Xiao Qianye, this is quite surprising to me. How did you suddenly have such thoughts?"

"We want to help our classmates and hope that they can rediscover their passion for the things they love."

Unlike her sister, Yukino spoke with a smile throughout.

She sat very upright, and her attitude when answering was also very serious and formal.

Yang Nai nodded, though she wasn't quite sure what the connection was between helping others and participating in the arts festival.

But all she needs to know is the specific reason why they did it.

She rested one cheek on her hand: "I understand. So, what do you want me to do when you come to me and tell me this?"

Yukino paused abruptly, clearly finding it difficult to speak the next words.

Gen Chiya was not surprised; the second young lady of the Yukinoshita family was just like that, with a bottom line she could never compromise on.

To put it nicely, it's being principled; to put it bluntly, it's being stubborn and inflexible.

Regardless of how others view this, he himself quite admires it.

"Sister Yang, aren't you a member of the student council? We hope you can help add our names to the list for the arts and culture performance."

“I see, but I probably can’t help you with this.” Yukinoshita Haruno’s gaze shifted from her sister to Minamoto Chiya.

"After all, the registration deadline for this school festival's cultural performance had already ended last week."

After the school festival begins, there will be a total of seventeen performances over two days, with strict time limits for each performance.

Our student union coordinated with all the performers, and the performance schedule was finally arranged after much effort.

We can't just rearrange the schedule because you two suddenly say you want to participate.

What if the other performers on stage are unhappy about this?

Although Yang Nai maintained a smiling expression while saying these words, there was a clear hint of mockery in her eyes.

As expected, Yukino seemed somewhat deflated and couldn't refute her sister's seemingly normal explanation.