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

Yuan Qianye was somewhat distracted.

He felt that he could take a step further at this time and test Shika's reaction.

The movements were very light and subtle...

He leaned back slowly, as if his lower back was tired from sitting for a long time.

Shihua was kneeling on the bed, her body positioned directly behind him.

So if everything goes smoothly, he can continue to lean back and soon he will be able to press his body into her arms.

You can feel the fragrance on her body gradually becoming more pronounced.

In the end, Yuan Qianye actually felt something extremely soft on his back.

He opened his eyes wide in disbelief.

He really only tried it with the thought of "what if?" If Shika was unwilling halfway through, he could laugh it off and say that "the massage was so comfortable that I was a little sleepy, so my body was a little soft and I naturally leaned back..." and other such excuses.

But Shika didn't say anything the whole time, and he got his way so easily.

The massage paused for a moment, but quickly returned to normal.

"Are you feeling tired?"

She even offered to explain it herself!

"Hmm, a little..."

"Why don't you go to bed early tonight? Anyway, there's no specific deadline for writing novels, so there's no rush. Your health is the most important thing, don't you think?"

Yuan Qianye thought for a moment,

"it is good."

"Then get up first, don't lean on it. Your body is very heavy, and it's also very uncomfortable for me to support you."

Just as Chiya thought that Toka was subtly indicating that the massage was over and she was about to go back to her room,

Shihua went to the innermost side of the bed, leaned against the wall, and then took a pillow and placed it on her outstretched legs.

Then, just like before, she reached out and gently patted the pillow on her lap.

"What are you standing there for? Come and lie down. That way you'll be a little more comfortable, and I won't have to exert so much effort."

"..."

Yuan Qianye remained silent for three seconds.

Three seconds wasn't enough time for him to fully process this sudden happiness, but it didn't stop him from keeping it in his heart for the time being.

In short, he took off his shoes and got into bed, lying flat on his back as Shika had instructed, with his head resting on her lap.

Although there was a pillow in between, it didn't change the fact that Shika was offering him a lap pillow.

It's also important to note that she did this even though she knew how much she liked him.

"Close your eyes, don't talk now, relax, and try to fall asleep like this."

Since you're so close, it might be a bit difficult...

However, Yuan Qianye still obediently replied, "Okay."

As he responded, he turned to the side, facing Toka's stomach.

After waiting quietly for a while and seeing that she didn't react, he pretended to adjust his posture and tilted his head forward slightly.

The tip of her nose was almost touching Shihua's lower abdomen.

Looking down from above, it looks as if Toka is holding him in her arms.

At that moment, Shika gently flicked his forehead with her finger, her voice soft.

"Don't move."

There was no sense of blame, and the resistance didn't seem strong. It could even be interpreted as a coy refusal, as if getting a little closer wouldn't be a problem if the other person was a bit more forceful.

But Gen Chiya had no intention of continuing to take risks, and he understood that his intentions had been discovered.

As things stand, this is probably the maximum she can accept right now.

Too much of a good thing is bad; we shouldn't push our luck. Let's stop here for today.

"Tenka..."

"Ok?"

Why are you so good to me?

Shika's fingers, which were massaging him, paused for a moment again, then she suddenly smiled and moved to his forehead, gently smoothing the unkempt hairs.

"Of course, it's because you're just as good to me."

"It's so good to have met you and Rikka..."

"Yes, that's what I think too..."

The moonlight outside the window was like water, and the room was quiet and peaceful.

Not wanting to overexert Toka, Gen Chiya completely stopped reacting after twenty minutes, leaving only regular and even breathing.

Goodnight, Qianye.

She left the room very quietly.

"Huh? Sister, why did you come out of Chiya's room?"

He happened to run into Rikka in the corridor, who stared at him with a curious look.

But an older sister is an older sister, and she naturally has a suppressive force over her younger sister.

Shihua raised an eyebrow and narrowed her eyes, her gentleness towards Qianye instantly turning into sternness.

Ignoring her question completely, he instead asked her a question in return.

"Why aren't you asleep at this hour?"

"Ah...haha...well, I drank too much water tonight, I'm going to the bathroom and I'll go to sleep right away."

One sentence was enough to kill Rikka's interest in gossip, and she quickly fled as if she were escaping.

Meanwhile, Yuan Qianye, who had activated his God's-eye view, was lying on his bed, grinning foolishly.

It has nothing to do with Rikka being suppressed by her bloodline and fleeing in panic.

Instead, he saw Shika slowly bring her hands to his face after returning to her room, and gently sniff them. Her slightly flushed cheeks revealed a strange, astringent feeling.

It wasn't just him who had feelings for Toka and liked her scent; she felt the same way, and now she finally stopped holding back.

It is now completely certain that after Toka learned her own thoughts and attitude, the emotions she had previously suppressed have also changed.

Although it's not particularly obvious yet, it's because Yuan Qianye has a cheat code.

Even when Toka thought she was back in a private environment and felt safe enough to let her guard down and make some unguarded expressions, he could still observe her clearly.

This love battle, fought without bloodshed, was from the very beginning a one-sided affair where Yuan Qianye, having access to the entire map, held an overwhelming advantage.

That night, Yuan Qianye was so excited that he tossed and turned and couldn't sleep.

This is only the first day, and they've already started using lap pillows.

If he continues down this path, taking things one step at a time, he will gradually make Toka, who is not resistant, adapt and become familiar with the process. Wouldn't that make the future look very promising?

Yuan Qianye felt that his future looked very promising.

But he also knew that opening champagne at halftime usually didn't end well.

So I suppressed my excitement.

He pulled the aged diary out from under the bed.

The touch on the cover was so gentle, it felt like caressing a lover.

Thanks to this, I should continue writing my diary entries.

After all, the timing isn't right yet.

There are many things I couldn't say to Toka directly, but I can use this opportunity to convey them to her in the future.

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.

As we enter March, the weather gradually warms up.

The buzz surrounding Ranpo's novel winning the prize has gradually subsided.

It was on such a day.

Chiya Minamoto and Rikka Eriri faced their final exams.

Utaha and Saeko also officially graduated from junior high school.

Chiya Minamoto did not forget the promise he made to Saeko. After the graduation ceremony, he attended the graduation ball held in the stadium in the evening and stayed by Saeko's side the whole time until the ball ended, then took her home.

After a brief two-week break starting in early March.

Yuan Qianye's life became busy again.

The Yulongqi competition will be held during the spring holiday. In addition, he also promised Yoko that he and Kazusa would participate in a piano competition in Tokyo again.

Both need to do pre-match preparation practice.

Kazusa is doing well; her piano skills and overall condition are better than before, visibly improving step by step.

On Saeko's side, Chiyo felt unusually relaxed when facing her.

He thought Saeko had given up, so he deliberately let her attack with all her might, but the result was still the same.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. His kendo skill level has reached LV7, just like Saeko's.

He was already on par with the other in terms of skill and experience, and coupled with his overwhelming physical superiority as a male, this result was not surprising.

He didn't take it to heart.

During spring break, Miss Yukinoshita also returned to Japan.

After returning to Japan, she immediately sent messages to Eriri and Chiya.

Eriri was overjoyed, as if it were New Year's Day, and invited her to meet up.