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

"In that case, I'll go first..."

"I told you to wait a little while! Do you really hate spending time with me that much outside of work hours, Hayasaka?!" (>○) Judging from her outfit and her obviously meticulously prepared appearance, she had clearly made thorough preparations for today's date and was looking forward to it.

Her refreshing JK uniform with a school vibe, her smooth, flowing golden hair, and her lighter makeup that looked more natural than usual made her look exceptionally pleasing to the eye, and it also made Yuan Qianye feel respected.

To be fair, the genetic advantages of mixed-race individuals are indeed quite pronounced in terms of appearance and temperament...

Gen Chiya silently admired and praised.

It's a bit of a shame that the bust curves are so subtle...

Is there really a causal relationship involved, or is it just a coincidence because I have only encountered too few sample cases?

But it doesn't matter, they're cute even when they're small~

"Please sit down. Next time, if there are any special circumstances, just send a message in advance. There's no need to rush like this. Safety first." Yuan Qianye smiled and handed over a tissue.

Hayasaka Ai had just jogged all the way here, and with the summer midday sun already starting to get quite scorching and the temperature rather high, coupled with her slightly anxious mood, a layer of fine sweat inevitably seeped out from her forehead and the tip of her nose.

As soon as he finished speaking, Hayasaka Ai breathed a sigh of relief and gratefully accepted the tissue he offered.

However, the next moment, she suddenly paused, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

The reason was that after handing out the tissue, Qianye naturally moved his body towards the inside of his booth, making room for the space he had previously occupied.

Then he reached out and gently patted the soft leather seat surface, right next to the spot he had just vacated.

The action, the intention, couldn't be clearer.

Unlike before, when they occasionally went out together, in restaurants, tea houses, or cafes, he didn't invite her to sit down in the empty seat opposite him, so they could talk face-to-face across the table.

Instead, he was inviting her to sit down right next to him, close to him.

After understanding Minamoto Chiya's proactive signal, Hayasaka Ai felt not only an unexpected flutter in her heart, but also a kind of dense and sweet joy that rushed straight to her head like a bottle of ice-cold soda that had been shaken violently and then opened!

There are also differences among the blond-haired individuals.

Even if Eriri tries to appear calm in this situation, she will most likely still show obvious signs of weakness, such as blushing, shifty eyes, and awkwardness.

The maid was completely different; she hesitated for only a moment before immediately sitting down as Gen Chiyo had suggested.

They even subtly shifted the small bag on their shoulder to the outside of their body, making the already narrow distance between them even shorter and closer.

When it comes to subtle tricks... he's a master.

Gen Chiya pressed the service bell, summoned a waiter, and ordered an iced coffee for Hayasaka Ai.

The two chatted casually for a while, both in good spirits, before Hayasaka Ai took the initiative to start a conversation: "Chiya, you said before that you had something very important to tell me today, what is it?"

Yuan Qianye waved his hand: "Let's not rush that. It's still early, and I'm quite free today. I think Ai Ai is off today too, so let's find some fun places to relax together after all this time."

"I also can."

"It's dangerous for a girl to say something like that. It can easily give a boy the wrong impression that she has already met all the standards, and he might do something rude."

"Girls' minds aren't that complicated. Their attitudes often reveal the whole picture, or maybe it's not just a misperception? Besides, how will you know if you're being impolite if you don't try?"

Faced with Chiyo's teasing, Hayasaka Ai responded without any annoyance, her bright eyes blinking as she spoke, her words not seductive but her expression captivating.

At this moment, Yuan Qianye unusually looked away and downed his iced coffee in one gulp.

Hayasaka Ai was somewhat surprised by his rare, somewhat... innocent reaction, and at the same time felt that he seemed subtly different from usual today.

She pondered the reasons behind this, but she couldn't think of any reason related to herself, because she didn't feel that she was any different from before.

"Ahem... This is for you." Yuan Qianye coughed lightly, trying to cover something up, and took out a small square box from his pocket, handing it over.

"What is it?"

"I went to the beach a while ago, so I brought you this as a gift."

Hayasaka Ai's attention was immediately drawn, and her face once again showed anticipation and joy.

She thanked him sincerely and accepted the gift with both hands.

Upon opening it, I found a bracelet inside.

Many miniature seashells of various shapes and colors are perfectly encased and preserved in clear, transparent resin.

After being meticulously polished by the machine, each resin shell is smooth and translucent, reflecting a warm and soft luster under the lights of the coffee shop.

The bracelet is simple yet sophisticated, and quite attractive.

Holding this bracelet in your hand immediately evokes images of sunshine, beaches, waves, and summer sea breezes, exuding a fresh and romantic ocean vibe and a holiday feel.

"It's nothing very expensive, but I made it myself, so I hope you like it."

Hayasaka Ai, who was examining the bracelet closely, looked up in surprise upon hearing this: "You made this yourself?"

“Hmm.” Yuan Qianye explained, “There’s a craft workshop not far from the beach. The others in our group were interested and went in together. I was bored, so I tried it out too. I didn’t expect the final result to be so good.”

He didn't say he made one, but used the word "experience" because this was also the souvenir he brought back for Kazusa. However, there was no need to tell the maid about such a trivial matter.

Hayasaka Ai's gaze softened slightly. She took off her watch, put on her bracelet, and held it up in front of Minamoto Chiyo, eagerly seeking affirmation: "How is it?"

"I think it's great."

"I will cherish it."

"No need for that, just wear it normally. It's not that expensive anyway."

“It’s not about the value; the sentiment is what matters most,” Hayasaka Ai said earnestly, then lowered her head slightly, somewhat embarrassed, “I really feel embarrassed…”

"what happened?"

"I always feel like it's been you giving me gifts since we met, while I've just been passively accepting them, without ever giving anything in return other than verbal thanks."

“That’s not true.” Yuan Qianye shook his head: “Didn’t you send me flowers when I won the piano competition before?”

“That’s nothing compared to what you’ve achieved.” Hayasaka Ai took a deep breath. “It’s decided.”

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"I will make it up to you slowly from now on."

Seeing the maid's serious demeanor, Yuan Qianye didn't say anything and let her be.

The atmosphere at the beginning of our meeting was quite good, and taking advantage of this pleasant atmosphere, Yuan Qianye took out his phone and started discussing the rest of the day's schedule with her.

Although he had already made a general decision, he still wanted to hear the thoughts of the other person in his group.

Of course, the result was that Hayasaka's side had no problems.

Today, she dressed in a pure and sweet style, and her personality was particularly well-behaved and gentle.

For now, the coffee shop is just a meeting place for the two of them to discuss things. Once the subsequent arrangements are decided, the two of them will soon walk out of the coffee shop side by side.

First, they went to an indoor ice rink. Hayasaka Ai had undergone various physical training since childhood, so she was outstanding in terms of physical fitness. In a head-on collision, she might not be as strong as Busujima Saeko.

However, considering factors such as overall balance, explosive power, and physical strength, she is still far ahead of the average girl.

With that kind of talent, ice skating would naturally be a piece of cake for her.

While they may not be able to perform highly difficult maneuvers on the ice like professionals, they have no problem gliding, turning, or even making emergency maneuvers with ease.

However, even with such skill, the moment she put on the rented skates and stood on the ice—

"what--"

She lost her balance and tilted to one side, causing her feet to lose their proper support. Her hands flailed wildly in the air, and she was about to fall.

Upon seeing this, Yuan Qianye grabbed her and held her tightly in his arms.

"Sorry... I think I overestimated my athletic talent; I don't seem to be very good at this."

While "explaining" this, Hayasaka secretly pretended to be "I almost fell down and I was so scared." Even after Minamoto Chiya had stopped, she still held tightly to his waist and wouldn't let go.

"I'm not very skilled either, but I can stand still without any problem. Let's hold hands and skate together."

"Okay, then I'll trouble you..."

Having achieved their goal, the two held hands.

The maid kept her lips tightly pressed together and suppressed the corners of her mouth, trying her best not to let her inner emotions show on her face.

Of course, you can't just spend the whole day at the ice rink.

Later in the afternoon, Yuan Qianye took her to Tokyo Summerland, which included many water attractions and a haunted house that they had experienced before.

Overall, I was quite happy.

This could be considered a little trick by Yuan Qianye. He was unsure about the maid's attitude towards the things he was about to confess, so it would be better to stir up her emotions first.

Evening came quickly.

We chose to have dinner at the observation deck in Toshima Ward.

The scenic restaurant located on the 59th floor is named "Sky Garden".

The name of the restaurant is indeed fitting; the window seats offer a panoramic view of Tokyo, making it quite romantic and perfect for a short break or a date.

After a day of sightseeing, Hayasaka Ai, whose energy had somewhat diminished, leaned back lazily in her chair, gazing at the beautiful scenery outside the window, having forgotten exactly how many times she had laughed in the past few hours.

While that might be a bit of an exaggeration, she did indeed experience the immense happiness of having her mother by her side when she was with Yuan Qianye…

Hmm...that's not quite right.

Right now, the joy I feel when I'm with Chiya is even more pronounced than when I meet my mother.

Ever since that fireworks display, it seems like he's been constantly on my mind. My ways of relieving stress, besides secretly watching him, are watching videos of him appearing on various shows in the past. I think about my mother less and less these days...

This doesn't really feel like growth; at most, it's just a transfer of the expectations that were originally placed on her mother to Chiya...

Hayasaka Ai silently watched as Minamoto Chiya inquired about the restaurant's signature dishes from the staff.

He quickly made a decision and ordered pumpkin soup and short ribs for himself, along with roast pigeon and dessert.

"Love, what would you like?" Yuan Qianye looked over.

"I wish I were like you," Hayasaka Ai replied sweetly.

Because that way we'll be able to tell exactly what it tastes like in your mouth later...

This lewd thought naturally and uncontrollably surged up, causing Hayasaka Ai to shake her head vigorously!

She felt she couldn't be like this. What was the difference between her and those shallow, infatuated women who couldn't walk past handsome men?

Although, judging from her private behavior, she was actually not much different from a perverted woman.