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

But Saeko's answer surprised him: "No, it's just that the thought of a school without you, Chiya, and a kendo club without you always makes me feel lost and dispirited."

"..."

At that moment, Gen Chiya turned his head to look at Saeko.

She had gotten very close without her noticing; if her stunning face were just a few centimeters closer, it felt like their lips would touch.

"It's only a year, it'll be over quickly. You should go and familiarize yourself with the school, work hard to become the captain of the kendo club, and when I get there, we'll join forces to participate in the national competition."

Chiya didn't know if her answer had satisfied Saeko, but she could clearly see the smile on Saeko's face.

"Ah."

She nodded, as if agreeing to some important agreement.

Then he looked out the floor-to-ceiling window again, as if reminiscing, and began to speak.

“When I was very young, before my mother passed away, during the Lunar New Year like this, our family would always stay together. At the moment the countdown ended, we would hug each other with smiles, and then my parents would kiss my forehead one after the other.”

But now Mom is gone, and Dad is rarely around because of work… Sorry, I said something unpleasant.”

"..."

Yuan Qianye shook his head.

This time, I didn't dwell on it anymore.

He reached out with both hands, and the next moment, a warm, soft body was in his arms.

Saeko's eyes trembled slightly.

Leaning against his chest, maintaining this embraced position, Saeko's tense body became increasingly supple.

I've gone from being stiff at the beginning to gradually adapting.

Her chest pressed tightly against his, as if she could feel his exceptionally strong heartbeat.

She pursed her lips, her hands hesitating several times before finally gently placing them on his waist.

"Sen... Senya...you..."

The boy whispered in her ear,

"I will probably never be able to compare to Saeko's parents, but one thing I'm sure of is that I will always be by your side as long as you want."

The sound of fireworks exploding in the distance outside could be heard at that moment. It was intermittent, lasting only for a brief instant, but perhaps some people were captivated by it.

Saeko felt the fleeting tenderness on her forehead and watched the boy's restrained and somewhat uneasy eyes flicker.

She didn't know where she got the courage, but she reached out and pushed him down. Then she leaned down and did the same thing, gently kissing his forehead.

He then got up and ran.

Back in the guest room, with her back against the door, Saeko could still feel the full embrace he had given her.

She touched her forehead; the spot where he had kissed her still seemed to retain a considerable amount of heat. His hormones didn't dissipate so easily, and her whole body was starting to feel hot.

Yuan Qianye was also lying on the bed feeling somewhat dazed. He sensed something new, floating as if he were weightless.

[Saeko: It's a promise.]

As Chiyo looked at the message on her phone, it was as if she could see into Saeko's heart. Her previously vague thoughts became clearer and more certain at this moment.

[Yuan Qianye: Okay, it's settled.]

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Volume 1: Chapter 132: That Unexplained Sense of Guilt

The new year did not bring any special feelings to Gen Chiya.

However, there are indeed things he looks forward to in the short term.

The first three days of the new year were uneventful. Everyone had their own plans, and unlike last year, no one made plans to have a meal together or go to the shrine to pray for blessings.

Saeko has been staying at the Gen family's house for the past few days. Every morning, she gets up early to meditate in her room and then helps with housework whenever she has free time. She also helps Toka with childcare, grocery shopping, and cooking.

The two, both possessing the virtue of being virtuous, hit it off immediately and got along very well.

After a busy December, Yuan Qianye enjoyed a few days of leisure.

On days like these, his mood and spirit should be in a fairly relaxed state.

But for some reason, on the night of January 3rd, when Saeko stopped bothering him and went home on her own initiative, Chiya had a nightmare.

In his dream, he had traveled more than ten years into the future and was living the life he had always wanted.

With his beautiful wives in his arms, embracing them on both sides, their soft and fragrant bodies a testament to his romantic nature, he was the epitome of amorous pleasures.

But by the time they realized what was happening, the warm and cozy villa had transformed into a dark, terrifying, and blood-stained den of decay.

His body parts were also distributed in the arms of each of his beautiful wives.

It evokes the feeling of Tang Sanzang and his disciples accidentally entering a demon's cave that has created an illusion.

In short, it's extremely bizarre.

Although such a dream wouldn't have scared Yuan Qianye, who has a strong mental fortitude, awake in the middle of the night, she was still somewhat shaken after getting up.

He can still vaguely recall the image of a lover holding his head in her hands, her eyes glowing red, and her eerily seductive smile.

I can't quite remember who that person was, I only vaguely remember that they had very large breasts...

However, he himself admires himself.

Even in such a dream, there are still some scenes that are considered adult content.

He was as hard as ever when he woke up in the morning.

If you continue exercising like this, you'll have to be careful not to sleep on your stomach anymore.

Otherwise, it will probably break through the bed board sooner or later.

"Had a nightmare? The new year has just begun, could this be some kind of ominous sign? Qianye, you need to be careful."

At the breakfast table, Shihua noticed that her sworn brother seemed a little tense.

With a worried expression, he casually asked a question. Gen Chiyo gave a simple reply, and Rikka immediately chimed in.

Shihua flicked her silly little sister's head with obvious disdain: "What nonsense are you talking about?"

“Really?” Rikka touched her head. “I read a book that explained dreams. It clearly states that sometimes we may have already discovered a crisis in life, but for various reasons, it is not taken seriously. In such cases, the brain remains active as a self-protective mechanism after we fall asleep, giving some kind of hint through dreams. This is the logic behind the formation of nightmares.”

"You should read less of these kinds of books that are completely unfounded and lack scientific basis in the future."

"Isn't science also proven little by little through practice and conjecture?"

Rikka pouted, but seeing her sister's cold gaze, she immediately shut her mouth and made a zipper-closing gesture towards her own mouth to appease her.

"Really..." Only then did Toka look at Gen Chiya and get back to the point: "I had nightmares all night and didn't sleep well. I'll make you a cup of hot milk later, it will help calm you down."

Yuan Qianye shook his head: "No need to trouble yourself. I have to go out for a while later, so I won't be back for lunch."

Rikka asked, "Where are we going?"

"I have a few things to take care of," Yuan Qianye said casually.

Liuhua didn't press the matter further, but instead said to Toka, "Sister, I'm going out for a bit later too."

What do you want now?

"I made plans with Eriri to go to the otaku shop and then visit the shrine. I feel like my luck has been really bad since the second half of last year, so I need to appease the gods and ask them to bless my luck again. Maybe I can win the lottery this year and then I can take you all on vacation to Hawaii."

"The gods won't pay attention to such utilitarian thoughts."

Gen Chiyo listened to the sisters' conversation with a smile. Just then, he finished his toast, and little Chiyo in the cradle next to the table made squeaking noises.

Either they're hungry, or it's time to change their diapers.

Just as Shika was about to take out a tissue to wipe her hands and go over to deal with it, Gen Chiya said, "You continue eating, I'll do it."

He has taken care of Chiyo quite a few times during this period, so he is quite familiar with these little things.

He checked the diaper; it was dry and didn't need changing.

Then I took the little one to the kitchen to heat up some milk for her.

After the two sisters finished eating, Rikka took the initiative to clear the dishes, and Toka was about to come over and take Chiyo from Minamoto Chiya's hands.

Chiyo, just learning to speak, uttered the indistinct word "papa" from her mouth.

Both Yuan Qianye and Toka were taken aback.

Yuan Qianye was the first to react, and said excitedly, "Little Chiyo really did call him 'Dad' just now, right?"

Toka nodded in surprise, finding it quite unbelievable. Babies usually start unconsciously saying simple words after seven months, but Chiyo is only three months old.

"It's just a coincidence," she said uncertainly.

But Chiyo didn't see it that way. He held Chiyo in his arms, facing her, and began to try to guide her again.

After calling "Daddy" to the baby more than a dozen times, she finally responded again and said the word "Daddy" once more.

Even Rikka, who was washing dishes, heard it clearly this time, and Toka covered her mouth in disbelief.