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

Yukino Yukinoshita never admits defeat!

Just wait, until the day I re-enter the game...

Yukino pushed the bed open to let the room air out, then sat back down on the bed and began replying to Eriri's messages.

The immediate priority is to resolve the issue with my friend.

Eriri is so cute and kind, Yukino won't allow anyone to bully her, not even with just verbal teasing.

[Yukino: Alright, alright, Eriri, you don't need to be so angry. Kasumigaoka is indeed helping Chiya, and her good intentions are understandable. However, Eriri, you can retaliate in the same way. As long as your parents don't object, I think it shouldn't be a problem.]

Eriri: Huh, what does that mean?

[Yukino: Are you still at the Chiya residence?]

Eriri: Mmm!

[Yukino: Then, try it out as I said...]

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Volume 1: Chapter 127: I just wanted to see that expression on your face~ (5000 words)

The afternoon sunlight streamed in through the semi-transparent beige curtains, casting long, thin, diamond-shaped patches of light on the light-colored wooden floor.

Rikka sat on the sofa, munching on sunflower seeds while watching a new episode of an isekai anime.

It tells the story of an adventure team rescuing their sister, but unknowingly becoming mukbang (eating broadcast) streamers.

Meanwhile, Eriri, who was next to Rikka, had been holding her phone tightly for some time now, and her eyes were shining brightly as she stared at the screen.

I knew it... I knew Yukino-chan wouldn't let me down, she would definitely have a way!

Oh, I see. That's all there is to it.

It's not that difficult to just use my own strengths!

Eriri mentally slapped her thigh.

Why didn't I think of that before!

I was really driven crazy by that guy from Kasumigaoka.

She typed a reply on her phone.

[Eri: I understand, thank you Yukino. Oh, by the way, I just earned two million yen recently drawing concept art for the game club. Let's go to a hot spring together when you get back, and stay in the same room tonight, and then have another pillow fight! (Laughs with hands on hips.jpg)]

When Yukino, who was far away in the Eagle Country, saw her friend's reply, she knew that she was alright.

After a few brief words and a smile, we called it a day.

Eriri put down her phone and looked around.

Now, only she and Rikka are in the living room.

Saeko left after finishing her meal, saying she had to go to the school. She was about to graduate, and after privately asking Chiya if he was very interested in the position of Kendo Club president, she needed to hurry up and decide on the next president.

As for Chiya, he went upstairs, and Kasumigaoka followed him.

Before going up, he deliberately gave her a teasing look and said that they were writing a novel together to meet a deadline, and that unless there was something special, it was best not to go up and disturb them.

That condescending tone made Eriri feel hot all over despite the cold weather, and she almost wanted to rush up and fight her.

You really think you're the lady of the house?!

Saying she wanted to help proofread the article was just an excuse; she just wanted to use the opportunity of being alone with Qianye to be affectionate with him.

Despite writing romance novels, her real-life behavior is that of a sexually frustrated woman!

Don't even think about it! I absolutely won't let you get away with it. I'll show you what a counterattack is right now!

hum.

Follow Yukino's instructions step by step.

So the first thing, naturally, is...

"Rikka~" Eriri suddenly leaned closer to her best friend and asked in a flattering tone, "Speaking of which, finals are just around the corner. How's your studying for each subject going?"

When Rikka heard about studying, she seemed a little troubled: "It's not good. Although I consciously try to study, I can only sit at my desk for two hours at most each day before I can't settle down. I can't concentrate on reading at all."

Eriri nodded in agreement: "It's the same at home. My mom even said that if my grades don't meet her expectations at the end of this semester, she'll even send me to a winter break cram school."

"I feel so sorry for you. I don't have to worry about that, but if I don't do well on the final exams, my older sister probably won't let me off so easily. My gaming time will probably be limited every day, and maybe my allowance will be deducted."

"I've heard that in this situation, if everyone gathers together to study, the efficiency will be greatly improved, because seeing others studying will create a sense of competition and also serve as a form of mutual supervision."

Rikka nodded knowingly: "Oh, so it's what you call a study session, right?"

"That's right, that's right!" After several twists and turns, seeing that the topic had finally turned to the point she wanted to make, Eriri nodded with a smile: "Rikka, what do you think, should we try doing this too?"

"Hmm..." Rikka thought for a moment and felt that this was indeed a good suggestion.

If they study together, they can ask each other questions when they encounter problems, even though their academic performance is only average...

But there was one thing for sure: studying together wouldn't be boring, so she immediately nodded: "I think that's great!"

Eriri was overjoyed: "Right, right!"

Rikka also became interested and began to think about where to hold the study session: "How about we go to the study room in the public library after school?"

Eriri expressed her concerns: "With finals approaching, there must be quite a few people who share our thoughts. There must be a lot of students over there."

Rikka's little brain worked quickly, and she offered another option: "Then... shall we go find a family restaurant? We can order a self-service drink set meal, and when we get tired of studying, we can immediately go get a drink to replenish our sugar levels."

"We can do this ourselves by buying large bottles of drinks, and family restaurants don't feel there are too many people or it's too noisy."

"In that case, we can only go to your house or my house." Rikka spread her little hands.

That's it! Rikka, you've finally hit the nail on the head.

Eriri coughed lightly, trying not to appear too eager: "Well, I'm quite happy at home... So, Rikka, do you think it's better to come to my house or yours?"

Actually, by this point, Rikka had already vaguely sensed something.

She wasn't particularly skilled at reading people, but she wasn't stupid or slow-witted.

Knowing that Eriri has feelings for her older brother, if she still can't see that Eriri is intentionally bringing up this topic and is trying to get something out of her, then she really needs to get her eyes checked at the ophthalmology department.

Although he wanted to cause trouble on purpose, he was also curious about Eriri's reaction if he insisted on going to Eriri's house to study.

However, such mischievous thoughts were ultimately suppressed by the purity of friendship.

"Then let's stay at my house. Mom has recovered quite well recently. She'll ask us to take care of Chiyo after we get home this afternoon. She has to go to the shop herself. Chiyo has been very busy lately, and we can't leave everything to my sister alone. If I'm home, I can help out a bit."

In reality, the situation at the Minamoto family wasn't as busy as Rikka described, to the point that even she had to take time out to help.

Runzi's mother has been going to the store every day after school to check the day's sales figures.

But Toka is enough to handle the well-behaved little Chiyo by herself. When cooking, she only needs to put her in the cradle in the living room and make sure she is within her sight when she turns around.

If Chiyo is sleeping, that's ideal. If she's not sleeping, playing piano music for her will also be very enjoyable, and no one needs to worry about her at all.

Rikka said that specifically for Eriri's sake.

Not wanting her to realize that her little schemes had already been exposed to the clever and witty Lady Rikka, she wanted to save face for her girlish heart.

Ah... I really envy her. How come she has such a perfect, kind, considerate, and gentle friend like me!

"Right, right? Now that I've finished my studies, I can help Rikka take care of Chiyo. So, is that settled then?"

Seeing Eriri's cheerful demeanor, which had completely dispelled her previous listlessness, Rikka thought to herself, "Once we get to know her, Eriri is really easy to understand." She said, "Yes, it's settled then. I have one more suggestion."

"Ok?"

"It's also to improve your study efficiency. Besides, the temperature is so low at the end of the year. Considering that you study at my house from school until late at night and then go home, it must be very tiring. So why don't you stay at my house for a while like Sister Shiyu? It will save you some commuting time and you can rest a little more each day."

"!"

Eriri was stunned for a moment.

What does it mean for good fortune to fall from the sky?

This is it!

Following Yukino's instructions, after dealing with Rikka, she was to go to Chiya and offer to help her as well, and then find an opportunity to achieve her own goals.

But to my surprise, Rikka brought it up herself!

So happy, so incredibly happy!

But I still need to be a little more reserved...

"This way, it won't be too much of a disturbance, will it?"

"No, my house isn't the same small place it used to be. If you want, you can come to my room, you can sleep in my bed and I'll sleep on the floor. If you don't want to, there are empty guest rooms downstairs, you can stay there by yourself."

"I'll sleep with Rikka, that's fine. We don't need a guest room or anything, that's too much trouble!"

Eriri can answer quickly!

The trouble was secondary; she just wanted to get closer to Chiya, just like Kasumigaoka, who also lived on the second floor.

"Oh, that's great, it's decided then. Eriri, you're coming to my house to stay overnight? It feels like ages since I've done that."

"Staying overnight is secondary; the important thing is that we need to work hard and help each other improve our grades before finals," Eriri explained, her hands being held by Rikka, trying to cover up her misunderstanding.

"Mhm, whatever you say goes."

In her overwhelming joy, Eriri didn't pay much attention to Rikka's offhand remark, which had a hidden meaning.

Although she has now skipped the process and gone straight to the finish line, she hasn't forgotten that there is still an important thing to do.

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.

"...Eriri, you mean you're going to help Chiya with her novel writing too?"

In the room of Gen Chiya on the second floor.

Eriri, who accompanied Rikka to deliver cookies and bread for afternoon tea, spoke to Minamoto Chiya with a slight pause. The first to respond was Kasumigaoka, who was sitting on his bed and chuckled.

Eriri didn't like her smile; it seemed contemptuous and arrogant, and it always made her furious.

So he bluntly retorted, "Yeah, so what!"

"Oh, don't misunderstand, I didn't mean anything by it. I just think it's best to leave these kinds of professional matters to professionals."