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

"I said... was it really necessary to make things like this? Wouldn't it be better if we all happily considered our future travel plans together?"

After lunch, everything at the table and in the kitchen was cleaned up.

In the living room, Utaha, Yukino, and Eriri standing next to Yukino faced each other.

Yuan Qianye, sitting on the sofa, looked at them helplessly, trying to ease the atmosphere, but it didn't seem to have much effect.

Boss Yuan is somewhat famous, and people generally give him some face when he's out in public.

But at home and in private, he does have the necessary authority, though not much.

The domineering aura he exuded at the dining table just now seemed to be just a fleeting moment, disappearing in an instant after that.

Yuan Qianye raised the navigation book for the Pure Land Beach tourist destination that he had bought in advance: "I have prepared the itinerary in advance. I understand that everyone will inevitably be a little restless in the hot summer, so the tea is also brewed. In short, let's sit down calmly and make good plans for the later arrangements, shall we?"

Shiyu, aren't you having trouble with writing code for the interactions between the male and female protagonists in your novel? This trip is perfect for gathering inspiration for their date locations.

There's also Yukino. Although your favorite panda isn't there, there's a small aquarium and a very famous animal cafe online where you can check out cute penguins and cats.

Eriri, too. There's a highly-rated art gallery in the area. We can go there with you sometime; appreciating the works of established artists will definitely help you improve your painting skills.

Gen Chiyo's gentle and conciliatory persuasion only slightly swayed Eriri, one of the three.

But the two people in the center, Yukino and Utaha, locked eyes that sparked like fire in mid-air, remained completely focused on each other.

From another perspective, they care about each other much more than Yuan Qianye does now.

Yukino said coldly, "I just want some people to realize their own limitations."

Shi Yu gave a mocking smile: "You talk as if you have that ability."

Yuan Qianye covered her face.

Whatever, whatever...

After all the nice things I've said, he's lost his patience and is starting to get a little angry.

Go ahead and stir it up, you two just keep stirring it up!

It caused you both to suffer heavy losses and damage your relationship, making it even more chaotic and turbulent, so much so that the rest of the journey was surrounded by this strange and tense atmosphere.

When that time comes, I'll make sure you two sit together on your round-trip tickets.

Single room!

It's locked!

I want you to understand how I feel right now!

Yuan Qianye viciously punished these two rude guys in his own home who didn't even give him any face.

Yang Nai knew that if there was anything, she would talk to him privately and wouldn't embarrass him in public.

Utaha, who's weak, and Yukino, who, even without experiencing it firsthand, is clearly weak... How dare you two?!

"Brother, what are you planning to do?" Rikka whispered close to Gen Chiya's ear.

"What can we do? We've tried everything, offered them all the best, but they just won't budge. What can we do but let them be?" Yuan Qianye finished his tea in one gulp.

Rikka shrank back, she could sense that her older brother was currently full of resentment.

She almost laughed, but realized it would be impolite and she might get a knock on the head, so she held back.

And in a fawning manner, she took off her slippers, knelt on the sofa, moved behind her older brother, and massaged his shoulders in an attempt to calm him down.

But in terms of her current level of satisfaction, this situation is far more delicious than the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall soup she had last night.

It's getting more and more interesting! It's just a little bit of a pity there aren't any sunflower seeds or soda. Otherwise, it would be perfect! The fragrant study, turn the next page, and it's another world.

Rikka pursed her lips and looked towards the center of the battle, where there had been a new development.

“Just like I said, you can choose whatever you want to compete in,” Shiyu said provocatively.

"So you're going to prepare excuses for your defeat in advance?" Yukino raised an eyebrow leisurely.

"Exactly! That cunning fellow!"

Utaha and Yukino were locked in a fierce battle of wits, a dialogue between two sharp-tongued individuals where neither side had the upper hand and neither could gain an advantage.

As for Eriri... well, should I say she's part of the atmosphere-building team or a family member accompanying a contestant? In any case, she's practically invisible.

However, her occasional, harmless, and simply go-with-the-flow cheering actions added an extra touch of humor to this tense, battle-like prelude to a fighting game.

But it doesn't matter. Not only the audience at the scene, but even deep down in her heart, she never expected to be the protagonist.

After gazing at each other for a while, Shiha and Yukino both looked towards Minamoto Chiya.

Eriri was a beat too slow.

"Heh." Yuan Qianye sneered, "Now you remember me?"

The second young lady asked, "You don't want to?"

“Of course I’m willing, why wouldn’t I?” Yuan Qianye answered almost instantly.

What a joke! If you two don't give me any face, then don't blame me for giving you a taste of your own medicine.

My buddy's always smiling, but you guys really think I have a good temper?

"Come on, tell me what aspects you'd like to compare?"

Yuan Qianye slightly raised his hand, and just as the others were not quite understanding the specific meaning of his action, the black creature that was originally on the curtain rack suddenly spread its wings and flew over. It stroked the black wings' glossy feathers, looking quite leisurely.

Rikka's eyes lit up.

Why does this guy seem kind of handsome? I can't quite put my finger on what's so handsome about him... but he just seems to have a lot of substance and class!

Yukino paused slightly at his gesture: "Whatever."

Shiyu added, "There's no need to favor me, lest someone say I won unfairly."

“To remain as fair as possible, right? I understand.” Gen Chiya nodded. “Then first of all, Eriri, please don’t just stand there. Come and sit down.”

"Huh?"

"There's no need to go to such lengths; I don't mind one against two at all."

"I won't give you any reason to criticize me like that!"

Having said that, Eriri finally understood and immediately ran over to sit down on the sofa, giving Yukino an encouraging look.

Alright, that concludes the clearing process.

"Then I must first make it clear that since you have chosen me to be both the referee and the question setter, all subsequent competition decisions will be made according to my standards. Is that acceptable?"

"can."

"no problem."

As lovers and childhood sweethearts respectively, they both trusted him completely.

"Alright, then let's set the format as best of five... no, best of nine. The increased number of matches will minimize the probability of coincidental random events and allow you to showcase your strength to the greatest extent."

Yukino and Utaha, who were extremely confident in themselves, still had no objections to this.

"So let's start with a fairly common segment for the first round: a quiz."

This type of competition format doesn't need much explanation; many TV programs have similar segments. Yuan Qianye is simply explaining the unique rules on his side.

"I will ask questions randomly from the knowledge we have learned in school. All you need to do is answer correctly as soon as possible. The side that is faster will get a point. Whoever accumulates five points first will win."

So far, things were going smoothly, and both of them nodded, indicating that they were ready to begin at any time.

"Okay, then I'll get right to it and start with something simple to test the waters."

Eriri stood with her legs together and clenched her hands tightly. She felt that she was even more nervous than Yukino, who was facing her head-on!

"First question... To begin, what is the world's largest country?"

"Eros!"

Yukino and Utaha spoke in unison.

They answered the questions almost simultaneously, and it was impossible to tell who answered first, so it was a tie.

Gen Chiya continued, "What are the two main products of photosynthesis?"

"Oxygen and glucose!" x2.

The score remains tied.

"The smallest bone in the human body is called..."

"Staples!" x2.

Yukino and Utaha not only answered the question ahead of time, but also exchanged a hostile glance, and then added in unison: "Located in the middle ear!"

At this moment, Yuan Qianye's inner吐槽 level was at its maximum. She really wanted to say, "You two are so in sync, what's there to argue about? Why don't you hold hands and be good sisters and stand together against outsiders?"

What is the probability of getting exactly two heads when tossing a fair coin three times?

"3/8!"

After this question was finished, Yuan Qianye didn't continue with any more: "Continuing like this is pointless. Let's make it a bit more difficult. What do you guys think?"

"Whatever." Shi Yu lightly pinched a strand of hair, appearing completely relaxed.

“It should have been done a long time ago.” As for Yukino, she naturally passed the pressure back to the referee.

Very well...you just wait.

For some reason, Yuan Qianye suddenly felt a surge of emotion towards those arrogant little brats, and all he wanted to do was teach them a lesson.

"For the questions that follow, if either of you feels you can't keep going, you can withdraw midway. Oh, of course, if you withdraw, the other side will be declared the winner."

It seemed like Yuan Qianye had said something pointless.

"Isn't that obvious?"

"Stop wasting time, let's get started."

Haha, you guys can only be this calm now.

The next moment, Yuan Qianye picked up two cushions from the sofa and threw them at the two of them.

Yukino and Utaha were both puzzled when they caught the pillow.

Gen Chiya exercised his right as referee: "Alright, put the pillow on the ground, lie down and get ready. After I officially say start, maintain the plank position."