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

Takanashi Toka went out at 10 a.m., chatted with her friend at a coffee shop, and then went for a walk around the streets and tried the ramen shop she recommended.

The two said goodbye around 2 p.m. and agreed to meet again next time.

On the tram home, Toka covered her head, feeling a bit of a headache.

Yang Nai's purpose in asking her out today became almost obvious later on; he was single-mindedly trying to get himself on Yukino's side regarding Chiyo's marriage.

The problem is... she hasn't even handled her own affairs well, and it feels like things will continue to be a mess, so she's not a family member or "sister" in the normal sense.

To be more precise, some of her recent thoughts and actions have even been somewhat "immoral"...

How could she possibly have the confidence to respond directly to Yang Nai's words? In the end, she brushed it off with the excuse that "Chiya's personal thoughts are the most important, and I have no right to interfere."

But while she managed to brush it off, Toka felt that after her response, Haruno's thoughtful gaze seemed to penetrate her very soul, seeing through her most shameful, forbidden thoughts that she was most ashamed of having them known by others...

"call……"

Having kept her secret to herself for so long, Takanashi Touka felt quite exhausted, and occasionally she would have a reckless, self-destructive thought of wanting to confide in someone.

It's not good to keep it to myself all this time, so... maybe I should take the initiative to talk to Yang Nai?

This idea had barely surfaced when Shika immediately suppressed it.

It wasn't that she didn't trust Haruno's character. Although Haruno seemed carefree and occasionally had a mischievous streak and liked to play pranks for her own momentary pleasure.

But Toka believes that she would never do anything to harm her cherished friends.

The reason she backed down was, as expected, because Toka believed that her own situation was morally unacceptable to the general public.

She couldn't predict how Yang would view her after she revealed her true feelings.

Since the consequences are uncontrollable, it's best not to say anything.

But it really hurts to keep it bottled up... Or, I could learn from Qianye and express myself through writing in a diary?

My mind is a jumbled mess of thoughts.

Shihua returned home.

She saw Qianye's shoes in the entryway and couldn't help but smile.

No matter how chaotic her thoughts were outside, as soon as she got home and knew he was there, her mood instantly brightened and cleared up.

It happens naturally, and there's absolutely no way to control it.

"Chiya, I'm back."

Shika bent down to take off her shoes, speaking in a light tone, but received no response.

She didn't pay attention, assuming that Qianye was in her room on the second floor and hadn't heard.

But as soon as she entered the living room, she involuntarily slowed her pace.

Qianye was in the living room, leaning against the sofa with her eyes closed and her breathing even, enjoying a moment of tranquility.

…………

Chapter 176: Optimus Prime, Transform!

Takanashi Touka's life has not been easy.

There is a sense of happiness, but it's hard to call it carefree.

The unexpected death of her biological father was the trigger. Witnessing her mother crying her eyes out late at night forced her, still a young girl, to grow up prematurely and shoulder the burdens of life.

At that time, she not only had to take the initiative to be sensible and become a half-housekeeper, helping to handle all kinds of trivial matters at home, being considerate of and encouraging her mother's feelings, but also had to take care of her youngest sister who was the most depressed in the family.

Her precocious and independent personality, her highly skilled housework abilities, and her culinary skills, which far surpassed those of girls her age, were all developed and mastered during that time.

If nothing unexpected happens, her life will likely continue in this manner.

In their small family of three, she plays the role of both the older sister and the housekeeper.

They continue to live this hard but manageable ordinary life.

Until, when Chiya Minamoto entered her life.

It's like a ship adrift on the waves finding a shore to dock, or a lost bird finding shelter from the wind and rain.

Everything has improved.

No matter what the problem is, it seems no problem is in front of him.

It was a deep ditch that was difficult for her to cross, and required a great deal of effort.

But to him it seemed to be nothing more than an insignificant gap, not even as wide as his foot, which he could easily step over.

He said, "It's okay, it's alright."

And then everything really did get better.

Not long after the new home was established, he turned Rikka, whom he could no longer pull back and who was going further and further down the path of autism, back into the mischievous girl he hadn't seen in a long time.

When she heard about Sanada's father's accident, she was completely disoriented. The fear of loss she had felt before returned. She was only relieved when she learned that he was alright, but she was also worried about the livelihood that would follow.

At this time, it was only natural for Chiya to step forward and easily negotiate with Sanada's father's boss, securing a part-time job with a fairly good income, which perfectly solved the family's somewhat tight budget.

From then on, all sorts of things that made the family's living conditions better and better were related to him.

A casual mention earned him the gratitude of the great pianist, and the thank-you money he received allowed his father to open a new shop on his own.

He showed exceptional talent from the very beginning of his kendo training, and his performance in competitions was astonishing, earning him a reputation as a genius and securing an endorsement deal.

After that, he also showed exceptional talent in the piano, and then moved his family into a new home, and his quality of life took a qualitative leap in a short period of time, as if he had taken a rocket ride...

Even now, when Takanashi Touka looks back, she still feels a sense of disbelief from time to time, as if those past experiences lacked authenticity.

But that's the reality. Although it's hard to confirm, it's something that's really happening around us, right before our eyes.

Slowing her pace, quietly and gently, Shihua entered the living room and went to the sofa.

She gazed tenderly at Qianye sleeping on the sofa, but felt that standing still wouldn't allow her to accurately observe his sleeping face, so she slowly squatted down and moved closer to him.

By deliberately getting close, their faces were now only a dozen centimeters apart.

It's all thanks to him... that I can have such a carefree, almost dreamlike life now.

Shihua never told anyone that during the most difficult period when she was going through it with her mother and sister, she had experienced a period of extreme inferiority.

The lack of fatherly love is one aspect, but more importantly, it stems from various reasons such as unstable life, uncertainty about the future, and lack of a sense of security.

Now, all those unsettling and unpleasant feelings have long since disappeared.

And all of this is because of him.

Thousand Nights...

His sleeping face was too peaceful, his breathing was even, and there was a small pillow under his knees.

With such a lack of vigilance, it's really hard for Shika to resist doing anything.

But the identity that weighed on her head was a problem, so she only dared to slowly reach out and gently poke his fingertips, and then straighten his slightly messy bangs.

This small gesture alone was enough to make Shihua's heart race and her face flush, as if she had experienced some thrilling adventure.

That's all; we can't go any further.

Her gaze lingered on Qianye's handsome face for another ten seconds, then focused on his lips for the same amount of time before Toka finally turned her head away with difficulty and slowly stood up.

She glanced at the clock in the living room; it was not yet three in the afternoon, still early, and it was too early to prepare dinner.

Their gazes involuntarily fell on Qianye once again.

However, I heard him say this morning that he would be back earlier in the afternoon, but I didn't expect it to be this early.

I changed my clothes for home wear, a T-shirt and shorts, when I left the house this morning.

With large sections of her arms exposed, her muscles were visibly well-defined and toned. Her shirt was slightly pulled up, revealing a bit of her abdominal skin as well. Her abs were equally powerful and beautiful, reminiscent of a human relief sculpture in an art class at school—so perfect that they rivaled works of art.

"Snapped!"

A slight noise was heard in the living room.

Shika slowly lowered her hands from her cheeks.

She felt like she was really possessed by something, that she actually found Qianye quite attractive at that moment.

What's even more terrifying is that she actually had the urge to do something to him, who was so unguarded at that moment.

The plot of a family drama is happening to me...

Humans cannot, or at least should not.

We must cherish the hard-won happy life we ​​have now!

Shihua fanned her cheeks with her hands, her whole body flushed, and walked away to her room on the second floor.

Then everything returned to the quiet living room.

Yuan Qianye, who seemed to be fast asleep, suddenly opened his eyes.

He pondered the moment, repeatedly savoring the intense look in Toka's eyes when she looked at him, and the smile on his lips grew wider.

He raised his palm, clenched it, and then released it.

The benefits of growth are obvious.

As he grew older, his male physical characteristics became more and more obvious, and it became increasingly impossible for Shihua to ignore them.

This is a good sign.

Judging from Shika's reaction and expression just now, she has moved from a state where she was aware of and able to suppress it to a stage where she is aware of it but is gradually losing control.

In criminal psychology, there is a well-known and authoritative theory known as the "broken windows theory".

Researchers believe that minor disorderly behaviors in the environment, if not corrected in time, can induce more people to imitate them, ultimately leading to more serious crimes and social disorder.

This psychological logic has many common examples in reality.

For example, if someone litters on a clean roadside and no one stops them, that place may soon become a garbage dump.

For example, if a car parked on the side of the road has its window broken, it is very likely that the car will be stolen soon.

This involves many logics, such as suggestive indulgence and environmental shaping behavior.

Gen Chiya didn't think of this effect for no reason.