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

But after the ten flowers withered, they were placed on the table and not drunk.

Gen Chiya glanced at Toka.

Shihua nodded slowly.

Yuan Qianye understood and turned to the salesperson with a smile, asking, "Are there any discounts available for buying a car now?"

Yes, yes, yes...!

The two handsome young men and beautiful women before them instantly became their providers.

The salesperson was so excited that he immediately pulled out his computer.

Buying a car is something you don't need to worry about much as long as you have money in your pocket.

The store staff will take care of everything.

The car that Yuan Qianye had just test-driven suited his taste perfectly, and Shihua was also satisfied, so they didn't waste any more time talking and discussed matters such as the base price, insurance, and registration.

After everything was settled, he paid the deposit directly.

Having a better understanding of Runzi's mother's preferences, Shihua helped choose the vehicle's color, exterior, and interior design.

We agreed to pick up the car and inspect it two weeks later. If there were no problems, we would pay the remaining balance on the spot and then sign the contract.

Today is Saturday.

Yuan Qianye and Toka left home at eight o'clock in the morning.

Because I did my research online beforehand, the three car dealerships I visited in the morning weren't too far apart.

This saved us the trouble of traveling back and forth, so the car purchase was finalized at noon.

The salesperson in charge of the reception had just received the deposit and understood that there was a 70-80% chance that the deal would go through.

The smile on his face became increasingly fawning.

He repeatedly invited the two to dine at the restaurant, or that he would treat them to a meal at a nearby restaurant with pretty good food.

He gets a commission on the cars he sells, so the cost of a simple meal is nothing to him.

But Gen Chiya declined.

He invited Toka out today, using the excuse of "we're going to buy some household items," which instantly made Rikka, who was originally planning to go out with him, lose interest and obediently stay at home without getting in the way.

It's worth mentioning that Chiya and Rikka's conversation took place in the hallway in front of the living room entrance.

Throughout the conversation, Toka listened to Chiyo's ambiguous and deliberately leading words. At that moment, she just sat quietly on the small stool in the entryway, putting on her shoes. Only when she was about to leave did she remind Rikka, "We'll be back soon. Don't play too wildly at home. You're in your final year of junior high, so you should study more."

And then, that was it.

She simply followed Qianye out the door.

This is quite intriguing.

So now that the important business was finally over, Yuan Qianye certainly couldn't waste the remaining time. How could he possibly waste any more time with this salesperson?

"Sorry, we have something to do later."

"Then let me see you off. Oh, by the way, this is a small gift from our store, please accept it..."

The salesperson escorted the two of them to the roadside.

Shika followed Yuan Qianye for a while and found that the man was still standing there. When he saw her turn around, he bowed deeply with full respect and did not get up for a long time.

When Chiya noticed that Toka had turned her gaze back to her, she suddenly became somewhat sad for some reason.

"what happened?"

"That salesman reminded me of my mother when she was young."

"Did your mother work in sales before?"

"No, it was when she first opened the shop. Probably because it was a new shop, there weren't many customers and business wasn't good. So during that period, she worked very hard, leaving early and returning late. Several times I woke up in the middle of the night and found that she hadn't changed her clothes and had just fallen asleep on the table, with a half-eaten lunchbox on the table."

"..."

Gen Chiyo looked at Toka, who had silently uttered these words, and did not reply immediately.

He switched the gift box of snacks from the car dealership, raising the one closer to Shihua and bringing it close to her palm.

The whole process was extremely natural. By the time Shihua realized what was happening, she didn't have time to pull away. He took her finger and then held it.

Shihua looked over in surprise and embarrassment, her eyes filled with trepidation!

What are you doing? It's just the two of us at home most of the time, so I'll just leave aside your... your behavior.

But this is on the street!

What if someone I know sees us?!

Gen Chiya remained unmoved by Toka's reaction.

At this moment, Shihua was not seen as his adopted sister, but as a girl who had once lived a difficult life, who seemed stern and indifferent but had a delicate and passionate heart, and who still maintained her kind and strong nature, making him feel sorry for her and want to take care of her for a lifetime.

The more Shika tried to pull away, the tighter he gripped her.

"It must have been really tough before, but don't worry, things will get better and better for our family in the future."

These weren't just perfunctory words of comfort; Gen Chiya genuinely had the confidence to achieve such a level of accomplishment.

His tone was incredibly gentle, but his eyes were exceptionally firm, like a prince making a vow to the princess he was about to marry.

In the end, Toka shook off Gen Chiya's hand.

The atmosphere was right, and it felt alright... but the main problem was that what Gen Chiya did afterward was really pushing his luck and going too far.

Originally, Shika was captivated by his earnest and affectionate eyes, coupled with his irresistible good looks.

Her values ​​followed her physical appearance, she comforted herself and tried to convince herself.

It seems perfectly normal for family members to hold hands while strolling through the streets; it's proof of a good relationship and there's no need to make a fuss about it.

But as they walked to the tram stop and boarded the tram, Chiyo Minamoto began to feel dissatisfied with simply holding hands.

In the crowded carriage, he used his body to hold the flower wreath in a small corner to prevent her from being squeezed by others. The fingers that were clasped with hers even began to slowly slip into the gaps between her fingers, which was clearly the starting point for wanting to hold hands.

Shihua realized this and immediately withdrew her hand to prevent him from succeeding, then turned away.

The sensation of her being pressed against him from behind once again triggered her sense of shame.

It's not that I dislike it; on the contrary, I find such affectionate behavior in a public place, where no one knows them, a bit stimulating.

What she was ashamed of was not the actions of Minamoto Chiyo herself, but the fact that her own mental state had become so wretched.

But being protected by Qianye... really makes me feel safe...

He's tall and big, his arms are much thicker than mine, and you can clearly see the muscle definition up close; now you can feel it even more clearly...

She remembered that when they first started living together, he didn't have such a strong masculine aura as he does now, making it impossible for her to ignore him.

At the beginning, Chiya was just a boy who looked a little taller and more sensible than his peers. But now, in Toka's heart, he has unknowingly become a real man.

She is beautiful, well-developed, capable, family-oriented, caring, gentle, considerate, and has a pleasant voice.

He's just a bit of a flirt...

Judging from the contents of his diary so far, it seems that even though Saeko is already confirmed, he harbors a vague affection for every girl around him.

This also includes oneself, and the goal is clear.

This is probably his only flaw.

This is clearly the most unforgivable thing for a decent girl.

But ironically... knowing all this clearly, Toka couldn't bring herself to feel even the slightest bit of dislike for him.

The tram clattered along, stopping and starting, with people getting on and off. After more than ten minutes, it finally arrived at the station.

During this time, Gen Chiya held Toka in his arms and, apart from using the fragrance of her hair to neutralize the stuffy air in the carriage, did not do anything truly out of line.

After all, he wasn't really a pervert, and Toka was someone he cherished very much.

If the second young lady was the first to enter his life, giving him a leading advantage, then she was the one who enlightened his inner emotions.

This stepsister, who is not related to him by blood, awakens his desire for the opposite sex, causing him to toss and turn countless nights, an explosion of hormones.

Of course, it's not just about the physical body; it also has a solid emotional foundation.

Although they haven't spent much time together, he has already fantasized countless times about what life would be like with her in the future.

I don't mean things as they are now, but rather married life.

A girl who is so important to him can never be valued too much.

Yuan Shihua might sound a little strange at first, but once you get used to it, it seems to be a good name.

"Okay, let's get off the bus."

"Um……"

After getting off the tram, Toka realized that the stop wasn't the one leading home.

"Wait a minute... Chiya, aren't we going home?"

It's all that bastard's fault for holding my hand so tightly the whole way, making me dizzy and I didn't even notice...

"We're not going home. I booked a restaurant online. We're going there for lunch, and we have activities in the afternoon too."

"Activity?"

Today's only plan is to choose a car for Mom, right?

Shihua's face, flushed with confusion, was bright red, adding to her usual vibrant cuteness.

It wasn't caused by the large number of people in the carriage and poor air circulation.

The main culprit is the person standing next to her.

Midway through, she managed to pull her hand back when he wasn't looking, but after turning her back to him, she felt something was off, so she turned back around.

Then the two of them stood face to face in the car with so many people inside.

There was a significant height difference between the two, with Toka's face directly facing Minamoto Chiya's chest.