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

As for who Touma Yoko chooses to send it to, that's none of her business.

"Alright, everyone, thank you for your hard work. Teacher Yuan is very grateful and looks forward to working with you again!"

Everything went smoothly, and the filming was completed by 6:30.

No one looked down on Yuan Qianye because he was a middle school student; everyone greeted him with respectful language.

In the workplace, there is no such thing as age or youth, only hierarchy based on status and position; it's quite a reality.

Gen Chiya followed Ms. Kudo in returning the greetings to the others, saying "Thank you for your hard work," before leaving the studio.

"Alright, that concludes today's schedule. Thank you for your hard work, Qianye. I'll take you home now."

Before taking the elevator downstairs, Miyoko Kudo crossed out her schedule for the day in her workbook.

"No need for today. You can go home first, Miyoko-nee. Drive carefully on the way. I have other plans."

Gen Chiya skillfully put on the mask, picking up his old habit from when he had the flu.

It used to be for health reasons, but now it's to prevent people from recognizing me on the street and approaching me.

"Where are you going? I can give you a ride. You can go and do your thing, and I'll take you home when you're done."

She is now Yuan Qianye's personal assistant, which is simply part of her job responsibilities.

But Yuan Qianye shook his head and refused.

"I'm just going to a friend's house for a short visit. I'll probably be staying a while, which will take a long time. So please don't bother me, Miyoko. I'll take a taxi home myself tonight."

Kudo Miyoko nodded upon hearing this. Since the boss had said so, she naturally wouldn't insist.

The two entered the elevator.

Miyoko recounted the instructions she had received that morning.

"I have already arranged a hot spring hotel for my uncle and aunt. I have also specifically asked the hotel to prepare some high-end ingredients for their meals. When they arrive, they can just go over and give me their names and numbers to check in."

"Thank you for your help, Chiyo-nee."

"I already told you not to be so polite with me. This is what I should do. I'll send you the details of the expenses now, so you can take a look later."

"Ah."

Chiya Minamoto is now truly grateful for the advice Touma Yoko gave her. Having an assistant has made everything so much easier.

He said goodbye to Miyoko Kudo downstairs.

Gen Chiya changed trains and arrived at the Tokushima residence.

Without knocking, he took out his key and went straight in.

For the Busujima family, Minamoto Chiya, who had visited countless times, was all too familiar with the place.

Stepping into the courtyard, a quick glance revealed that the dojo and the main house were pitch black, with only the bedroom emitting light.

Gen Chiya changed her shoes in the entryway, walked through the corridor, and headed towards Saeko's bedroom.

He stopped in front of the bathroom door.

Just then, the shower stopped, and Saeko's uncertain voice came from inside: "Chiya?"

Not wanting to scare her, Yuan Qianye smiled and said, "Yes, it's me."

The next moment, the bathroom door was slowly pulled open, and along with the wisps of steam, Saeko Busujima's beautiful, alluring body was revealed.

Like a continuous mountain range, it is lush and verdant.

It is also shapely and beautiful.

Saeko's long legs were pressed together, her left hand held horizontally in front of her chest, looking shy and bashful.

"I just finished practicing kendo, and I thought you'd probably be back in a while, so I thought I'd take a shower first."

Yuan Qianye made no attempt to conceal his gaze, which was filled with admiration and desire. He approached the bathroom door and explained,

"The work ended faster than I expected."

Saeko bit her lower lip, looked up at him who was towering over her, and spoke in an incredibly soft voice.

"Well... shall we shower together first, and then eat later?"

Right before my eyes is such a beautiful and attractive person.

Do we even need to eat?

Yuan Qianye remained silent, then reached out his hand the next moment.

"Ahhh~"

Saeko let out a sweet cry.

Saeko, who won the women's championship at the Yulongqi tournament and was dubbed the "strongest female swordsman of our time," was being picked up by Chiya Minamoto as he entered the bathroom, just like a docile cat, and she took the initiative to put her arms around his neck.

Yuan Qianye lowered his head and leaned close to her red lips, then lifted his back foot and swiftly hooked the bathroom door shut.

A romantic, pink atmosphere gradually spread through the bathroom.

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.

Takanashi Touka always thought her adopted younger brother was truly remarkable.

Not only is he intelligent, but he also never worries about his studies.

They also possess exceptional talent in various fields, and with clear goals, they persevere in their efforts, struggles, and pursuits, destined to become remarkable individuals in the future.

And it was also through being by his side, witnessing his growth along the way, and becoming increasingly aware that his future life would be exceptionally wonderful.

Taking advantage of a heart-to-heart talk with her friend Yukinoshita, Touka Takanashi decides to confront the increasingly strange feelings that have been growing within her.

She and Qianye are family, and can only be family.

His future is bright, and he cannot afford any setbacks because of himself.

She didn't want to become a stain on his life, to make him the subject of public criticism, or to ruin his promising future.

That's what Takanashi Touka thought, she made a decision in her heart, and that's exactly what she did.

In her daily life, she deliberately reduced the opportunities to spend time alone with her sworn brother.

She no longer treats him with the same meticulous care as before, and avoids him whenever possible.

She strictly followed the ways her classmates told her to get along with her younger brother, as they had told her.

Takanashi Touka could clearly sense her adopted younger brother's disappointment and confusion.

She too felt deeply troubled, yet she had no choice but to harden her heart and do this.

They extinguished the feelings that should never have existed between them in the first place, cutting the Gordian knot swiftly.

The effect is remarkable.

It did work.

Things are going just as she hoped.

With her deliberate avoidance, the interactions between Qianye and her decreased significantly, and there was never again a harmonious scene of the two having a relaxed and pleasant conversation like before.

And none of those embarrassing and awkward incidents happened again.

Takanashi Touka wasn't as unmoved as she appeared; she was somewhat sad, but such negative emotions were within her expectations and something she had to endure.

Seeing that Qianye is becoming more and more successful, gaining both fame and fortune.

She felt more and more that what she did was the right choice, both for him and for herself.

But... apart from that.

Takanashi Touka also noticed something else.

He's been coming home later and later lately lately.

And it's the same every day.

Despite his best efforts to maintain his composure, he could not hide the deep weariness between his brows.

It's probably because I'm too busy with work...

My parents are really something. They don't even say anything to him. They should tell him not to work so hard and to take care of his health.

Don't be so happy just because he booked a hot spring hotel for you, and keep praising him for being thoughtful...

The little bird swims among ten flowers, and thus becomes dissatisfied with its parents.

Late Thursday night, Toka tossed and turned in her room, not hearing Chiya come upstairs to her room.

She went downstairs to check and saw Qianye deep in the sofa in front of the TV playing the news, his right hand loosely covering the remote control, his eyes closed and fast asleep.

The television light cast flickering shadows on his face.

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P.S.: The bounty has been paid off.

Volume 1: Chapter 157: My sister feels very sorry for me.

Takanashi Touka slowly approached the sofa.

The background noise from the television was quite noticeable in the dimly lit living room, and it also masked her footsteps.

As she got closer, she saw Qianye's face, which showed signs of exhaustion even in his sleep.

Even the act of taking the remote control from his hand did not wake him up.

Shihua felt depressed.

After another soft sigh, she reached out and placed her hand on Qianye's shoulder, gently shaking him and softly calling out in the utmost tenderness, "Qianye, Qianye..."

Yuan Qianye slowly awoke, his eyes remaining vacant for a moment after he opened them: "Ten Flowers..."

His breathing was hoarse, and he looked around blankly before realizing what had happened: "...I fell asleep."

"Go back to your room and rest if you're tired, it's getting late." Shihua turned off the TV.

She wanted to maintain distance and restraint from her adopted brother, but that didn't mean she was completely cutting ties with him; she would still show concern for him as a family member.

"Ah."