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

[Saeko: I understand. (Smiling face)]

[Kasumigaoka: Thank you so much! I'll be grateful for the whole trip. *doge emoji & laughing emoji*]

How can this guy be so infuriating even through the screen?!

The thought of this annoying person staying at a hotel she paid for and dining at a restaurant she paid for made Eriri feel a little crazy.

However, when she thought about how it was Qianye who had taken the initiative to suggest it, she immediately lost her spirit.

Qianye already said that...

Forget it, forget it, I can't think about it, the more I think about it, the angrier I get.

A dozen minutes later, Yukino finally reappeared in the group chat.

[Yukino: I don't have any other plans at home, so I can leave a day early. Let's meet at the station as usual. What's the specific time we should meet?]

At this point, everyone agreed, and the itinerary was officially confirmed.

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.

Time flew by, and it was the afternoon of January 7th, the day we decided to head to the hot spring inn.

Yuan Qianye traveled light, carrying only a few changes of clothes and his personal toiletries in his backpack, which was less than half full and looked loose.

Rikka Takanashi, however, exaggeratedly pulled out a large suitcase.

Shihua couldn't stand it anymore and immediately opened her suitcase, finding it filled with all sorts of random things: a collapsible umbrella, a first-aid kit, a flashlight, a hair dryer...

Shihua's forehead was throbbing as she watched, and in the end, she removed all the unimportant items.

He only left behind the necessary changes of clothes, which, like Chiya's, he stuffed into Rikka's schoolbag, and had her carry it out of the house.

On her way to meet the others, Rikka was still sullen and kept muttering about her sister's autocratic rule.

But as soon as she saw other people, her mood instantly brightened, and she immediately grabbed Eriri's hands happily, chattering and greeting the others.

Good afternoon, Chiya.

Good afternoon, Saeko.

Saeko Busujima's deep purple hair cascaded down her back, and today she wore a light beige sweater and navy blue jeans.

Her legs, tightly bound, had smooth lines, were long and straight, full and well-proportioned, and possessed a healthy aesthetic.

Although the sweater is loose, it still faithfully outlines the girl's plump and full figure.

The two yurts that rise abruptly from the ground make it hard to believe that this is the lewd physique of a student.

"I bought drinks for everyone. Here, Chiya, this is for you."

Kasumigaoka stepped forward and offered her a hot drink.

"Thank you," Yuan Qianye said gratefully.

Kasumigaoka Utaha was clearly dressed up carefully today, wearing a fitted high-waisted dress with stiletto heels to elongate her leg lines.

She possesses an intellectual air, yet as her skirt sways gently, her smooth, rounded silhouette, encased in alluring black stockings, is clearly visible.

She gives off a feeling of both innocence and sensuality, but the combination of these two completely different feelings doesn't feel out of place at all; on the contrary, it further highlights her unique charm.

"Alright, everyone's here now, it's about time we set off."

Yukino raised her wrist to check the time and spoke calmly.

Her words caught Yuan Qianye's attention; she had truly amazed him today.

A light gray, flowing knit top paired with a dark gray high-waisted mini skirt, and black over-the-knee socks with white cuffs—the area between them and the hem of the skirt is an absolutely stunning territory that makes you want to explore it.

"what happened?"

Yukino looked at Gen Chiyo, who seemed a little dazed, and felt a little excited. Her cherry-colored lips curved upwards slightly, but her tone still showed a hint of dissatisfaction.

After all, she had clearly seen this person's gaze sweep over Saeko's chest and Kasumigaoka's legs as soon as they met.

Is it really that good-looking?

You look beautiful today.

Gen Chiya praised her frankly.

His opening remarks were a fatal blow, especially in front of other people.

While others didn't react in any particular way, Yukino herself started to find it hard to stand it.

"I know……"

She turned around.

"...Let's hurry, it's almost time."

Yuan Qianye smiled, followed her, and then praised the organizer of the event.

"Eri is cute today too."

Today, she was dressed like Rikka, in a Lolita-style dress, flowing and puffy, paired with white knee-high stockings. To Chiyo, she was simply cute, nothing more...

"Thank you."

Eriri was quite happy, feeling that it was worth getting up early and trying on clothes in front of the mirror for so long.

…………

P.S.: All 51 chapters of the previous bounty have been paid off!

In addition, the bounty from a few days ago has ended, and the results are as follows: five chapters short of monthly votes, three chapters short of recommendation votes, two chapters short of rewards, and two chapters short of death threats, for a total of twelve chapters short. I will work harder to make up for it later.

Volume 1: Chapter 136: Shall we go for a hot spring together? (6000) (1/12)

Hakone is known as Japan's hot spring resort and health retreat.

It is located in the southwestern part of Kanagawa Prefecture, more than 90 kilometers from Tokyo.

Chiya and her group met in Setagaya Ward, took the Tokyu Yoko Line train, transferred to the Romance Express, and finally took a bus, spending two and a half hours to arrive at the station near their booked hot spring inn.

"Come on, Yukino, we're just five more minutes' walk away."

Yukino Yukinoshita, who got off the bus, didn't look too good.

She frowned slightly, and with her legs feeling weak, she swayed after landing, needing Eriri's caring support.

"Thank you for your help, Eriri..." Yukino said weakly.

Eriri didn't mind: "What are you saying? Don't be so polite with me about this. But if I had known you would be so upset, I would have decided to take a taxi from the beginning."

Yukino shook her head helplessly: "Don't talk nonsense. A one-way trip from Tokyo to Hakone costs at least 400,000 yen. With so many of us, we'll have to take two taxis, which will double the price. This is a completely unnecessary expense."

"It's also..."

If we really had to do that back and forth, even if it were my dad's credit card, it would seem a bit stingy to use it.

Chiya was not worried about this situation. Yukino had always been like this since she was a child, used to being alone, and felt quite uncomfortable in crowded places.

Besides.

When riding in a vehicle, if the driver has an aggressive driving style and presses the accelerator and brake pedals heavily, the resulting push-back and jerking sensation can cause her to experience motion sickness.

Unfortunately, the bus driver we just saw was the type who drove with a rather nonchalant attitude.

Not only Yukino, but Utaha also looked pale, as if she had just suffered some kind of torment.

However, her symptoms were slightly better; she could walk normally on her own and didn't need assistance.

"In a sense, you two are quite similar in many ways."

Yuan Qianye looked at the two of them, intending to make a joke.

Neither of them smiled; if they were feeling unwell, they certainly wouldn't be in the mood.

The young lady still felt dizzy after getting off the bus, so she glared at him irritably.

As for Shi Yu, she was in a similar state at the moment and wasn't in the mood for jokes. She simply replied, "That's not true at all."

Their successive reactions made Saeko smile, and she took Shiho's handbag from her.

"If you're really feeling unwell, try to lie down for a while when you get to the hotel. You can also ask the staff for an ice pack to put on your head. That should make you feel a little better."

"Thank you, Saeko."

Seeing this, Chiya also came to Yukino and Eriri's side. Yukino was initially stubborn and didn't want his help, but he still forcefully took the luggage from her.

"Why are you being so polite with me? We went hiking together in elementary school, and I was the one who carried all your and Eriri's things."

Eriri seemed a little happy: "Chiya, you still remember what happened back then?"

"Of course, it hasn't been that many years since then."

"Eh—"

Kasumigaoka, standing nearby, let out a long, enigmatic sigh.

Eriri chuckled to herself upon seeing this, her eyes narrowing like a cunning fox who had successfully stolen a piece of fried tofu.

"You seem to care a lot. Come to think of it, these are things you've never experienced before."

"Hehe." Kasumigaoka was still dizzy and too lazy to reply to Eriri's smug expression.

Or perhaps it's a genuine regret that she didn't have the same childhood memories of innocent companionship with Chiya as Eriri and Yukino did.

In short, she just chuckled lightly and didn't respond further.

Eriri thought that the woman in black stockings was deliberately showing weakness, and she felt particularly pleased with herself at the very beginning of the trip.

This trip was probably the best decision I've made in recent times.

The group of people accompanied each other, all trying to take care of the two who were carsick, so they walked slowly.

It is currently 4:40 PM.

You can see the outline of Mount Daikan in Hakone blending into the orange-red of the sunset. Unlike the bustling metropolis, it is a very tranquil and beautiful night scene full of natural atmosphere.

Liuhua looked around curiously, and her older brother followed behind, also looking up at the sky.

As night was about to fall, tiny bright spots could be faintly seen in the clear sky.

"Small towns have their advantages, too. The stars seem brighter, and the air is so fresh... Hmm... something doesn't seem right..."