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

However, Saeko also has problems.

"...But when we were together...I felt that you, Qianye, were not affected at all. Now that so much time has passed...what will you do if you want to later?"

"I'm not a wild beast, I can't control my thoughts anytime, anywhere. This level of patience is nothing to me."

"Um……"

Saeko's gaze, slightly raised, was so alluring and moist that Chiya couldn't resist lowering his head and gently kissing her cherry-like lips.

"Besides, we can do this all the time, so this is enough for me."

"Thousand Nights..."

"Ok?"

"not enough……"

"Well……"

The attraction emanating from hormones is bidirectional.

This time, Saeko took the initiative, standing on tiptoe to reach out and hook her arm around his neck, pressing herself against him passionately.

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.

April 1st.

School officially starts.

Yuan Qianye entered the third year of junior high school, which was also his last stage in junior high school.

Time really flies.

Looking back, it feels like just yesterday that I saw Yukino off on her first flight abroad, and I can still vividly recall every detail.

Of course, it's also possible that he simply has a good memory.

After starting her third year of junior high school, Yuan Qianye set up a short-term goal plan for herself.

One is novels.

The Edogawa Ranpo Award he won for his astrological murder mystery was just the beginning. This honor not only brought him a lot of wealth, but also made his fame begin to emerge. Now, when he takes on a job, whether the staff are familiar with him or not, they all respectfully call him "Teacher Gen" regardless of his age.

This made him clearly aware of the high status of writers in Japan, and it also strengthened his belief in continuing down this path; he had to keep writing his novel.

The second is the ten-flower design.

He felt that there was no need to wait so long for her. Perhaps he could find an opportunity to confess his feelings to her in daily life. However, she had just said those words not long ago, which effectively blocked his attempts to test her. He could only think of a new way to break through.

Thirdly, there's money.

It's not that he's short of money, but rather that his income growth curve has been somewhat exaggerated recently, which is what's known as a happy problem.

Product endorsements, event appearances, television appearances, novel royalties... and so on. His personal savings now exceed 100 million yuan.

Although the suffix is ​​Japanese Yen instead of Euro or US Dollar, it's still quite a lot.

He hasn't touched the money yet; it's just sitting in the bank. He doesn't want to use it for any financial management activities like securities or stocks.

Instead, he was thinking about whether he could take the lead in starting something like a business or investment.

However, I don't have any ideas at the moment, so I'm still in the process of considering it.

…………

Volume 1: Chapter 173: Her Inner Thoughts and Her Little Secrets

The gaze shifts to the other side.

Now that Kasumigaoka Utaha has entered high school, she and Busujima Saeko are officially classmates. As alumni of the same school, they now spend much more time together than before.

It's a little regrettable that the two weren't assigned to the same class, but it doesn't have a big impact.

Having a close friend to chat with during lunch break or after class is a good thing for both of them.

Kasumigaoka Utaha's school life hasn't changed much compared to her junior high school days.

As the top student among the freshmen, she gained fame through her speech at the opening ceremony, so much so that after she officially started school, she was always surrounded by crowds of both boys and girls.

However, Shiyu's quiet personality meant she didn't like the excitement of being fawned over; she just found it noisy.

Not to mention those annoying confessions that keep coming one after another.

How could she possibly agree? She wouldn't even bother to give it a second glance.

Having grown accustomed to delicacies from land and sea, how could those coarse wild boar meats possibly tempt her in the slightest?

"...Hehe, calling those guys who pursue you rude wild boars is going too far."

During lunch break.

The rooftop of the teaching building.

Today is a cloudy day with a gentle breeze, which is quite comfortable.

Saeko Busujima and Utaha Kasumigaoka stood in front of the fence, each holding their own bento box.

The former listened to the latter's complaints and couldn't help but chuckle softly.

“But that’s just how it is.” Shiyu sighed and said wearily after talking about her experiences since the start of the semester, “They’re all guys with unrealistic fantasies. They rush up to the school corridors or the front yard and say, ‘I like you, Kasumigaoka-san, please go out with me.’ I really doubt whether their brains are fully developed.”

Normally, if a stranger suddenly approaches me and tries to strike up a conversation, I'd consider whether they're a scammer trying to sell me something or have ulterior motives, and I'd choose to ignore them. Let alone something as important as getting to know someone; how could I possibly give them an answer without any preparation or understanding?

Saeko picked up a thick omelet from her bento box, chewed it carefully, and swallowed it. Then, in a gentle and unhurried tone, she said...

"Because Shiyu, you are too dazzling, outstanding and beautiful, it is normal for those boys to try to pluck this high-mountain flower one after another."

"What do you mean by 'high-class beauty'? Saeko, stop joking. When it comes to the representative figure among the freshmen, there is no doubt that it should be you." Utaha took the initiative and teased, "You successfully won the position of Kendo Club President in just the first week of school. I have heard people in my class talking about it many times these past two days."

Saeko shook her head helplessly: "Becoming the club president was just an accident. After I joined the club, the former president insisted on having a best-of-five match with me. Who knew that after he lost, he insisted on giving me the position of president in front of everyone. When I refused, he kept kneeling and wouldn't get up. The advisor also spoke up in the end. At that time, I had no choice but to agree."

"I think the former minister did the right thing. These leadership positions should be filled by the most capable people."

"I am confident in my kendo skills, but being a club president is not just about strength. You also need to have the charisma and prestige to win people over. As a newcomer, it's inevitable that some people will be dissatisfied, which can affect unity. So I'm thinking of returning the club president position when I find a suitable opportunity. I don't really care about these kinds of things."

"Alright, alright, Saeko, you tend to overthink things like this. I think it's probably a consensus among all the members of the kendo club to make you the club president. Anyway, don't worry about it too much for now. Just hold your position for now, and you can consider solutions when someone explicitly expresses their dissatisfaction."

"That's true."

"Speaking of which, Saeko, you must have received confessions from guys recently, right?"

"Yes, twice." Saeko looked up slightly at the sky.

"Only twice?" Shi Yu blurted out in surprise.

She quickly realized that her questioning tone seemed a bit inappropriate and impolite, so she hurriedly explained, "It's not that I don't believe you, I'm just a little surprised. How could it only be twice? Saeko, you're so beautiful."

While nearly half of the compliments between girls are insincere flattery, Shiyu's compliments this time were genuine.

She genuinely affirmed Saeko's charm as a woman: her superb swordsmanship, her culinary skills, and her humble and gentle nature.

Although it's not the right time yet, and she hasn't put it into practice, she gives people a wonderful feeling that she has a deep understanding of how to be a wife.

Saeko like this really appeals to both men and women to a certain extent.

Shiyu felt that she had already secretly fallen for that person. Otherwise, if she continued to spend time with Saeko, she really couldn't guarantee that she wouldn't be turned gay by this Yamato Nadeshiko in their daily interactions.

Saeko chuckled and thanked her, then said, "That's just your opinion. If you ask me, Shiha, you're more charming."

"Hearing such words from you, Saeko, makes me feel strange." After all, Utaha really didn't have the confidence to win and compete with Saeko without being at a disadvantage.

Not to mention that since some time ago, Saeko has gradually begun to exude a delicate yet mature aura, which makes her even more charming.

But this was just Shiyu's personal feeling of déjà vu. She didn't know why she had such a feeling for no reason, so she just attributed it to her own illusion and didn't think about it too much.

"I'm really curious to know how you rejected those two boys who confessed to you, Saeko." Shiyu's mind was quick, and after a little thought, she felt that the problem most likely lay in this aspect.

"There's not much to say." Saeko ate a little faster and closed her bento box first: "When the first boy confessed to me, I said I wasn't interested in people who weren't as strong as me. Then he got really excited and wanted to have a kendo spar with me. In the end, he lost quite easily."

The second boy seemed to be a senior from the judo club. He was very big and looked strong. He said something strange, like he had heard from someone that I would date someone stronger than myself. He insisted on sparring with me, saying that he was unarmed and that I could wear protective gear and use a bamboo sword.

He seemed very impolite, and since it was inside the kendo club, it disrupted other people's practice, so I taught him a lesson.

"I knew it..."

They actually chose to use force to persuade them to leave.

Now everything makes sense.

At this moment, Shiyu actually felt a little envious of Saeko, who used such a simple and straightforward method to shut out those annoying confessors.

Unlike myself, whose combat skills are practically nonexistent, my most aggressive approach is simply to use a cold gaze and cold words to ruthlessly reject someone.

The deterrent effect is too weak; some people with special hobbies might even get excited because of it...

Shi Yu sighed silently to herself, continuing to eat her meal slowly.

Meanwhile, Saeko, who had already packed up her lunchbox, had nothing to do at the moment. Her gaze, which had been gazing into the distance, slowly shifted to Utaha beside her.

Recently, with something on her mind, her eyes have gradually become more subtle.

"Whether you glance at her casually or observe her closely, Shiyu is an absolute beauty."

Without warning, Saeko once again praised Utaha.

Even if you flatter me like this, you won't get any benefit from it.

Shiyu smiled, still thinking that Saeko's words were just normal conversation between girls, and didn't seem to care.

But she soon realized that something was amiss.

"This is not flattery, but the truth."

Saeko leaned slightly closer to Utaha, her deep blue eyes gleaming.

"Long, lustrous hair, delicate features, a perfect bust, and incredibly smooth, milky skin that seemed almost translucent. Add to that a slender waist, and you could smell a sweet fragrance up close—a blend of honey and floral scents..."

It wasn't just verbal praise; as Saeko spoke, she even slowly extended her fingertips, first gently stroking Shiho's hair, then lightly touching her face, personally feeling the smoothness of her facial skin—the texture was indeed exceptionally wonderful.

“Um… Saeko, you…”

Shi Yu now truly realized something was wrong and began to feel uneasy.

After all, Saeko's current state is really not quite right.

No matter how good the friendship between girls is, it's not enough to praise each other to this extent, let alone include actions.