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

Although she didn't know what he could do, Toka nodded trustingly.

Twenty minutes later, I walked out of the tram station.

Toka and the others stood in front of the tram stop waiting, while Chiya went to the convenience store alone and then came back.

He had Toka help Rikka stand up, then squatted down, took out a soft bandage, wrapped it around the strap of the wooden clogs, and then had Toka try it on.

Shihua put her wooden clogs back on and took a few steps. She noticed that her toes no longer felt like they were being rubbed together with a lot of friction; they were noticeably softer.

"It doesn't hurt anymore."

"That's good. I was thinking of finding another store to buy you a pair if all else fails..."

The minor incident was resolved smoothly.

This scene was also witnessed by Kasumigaoka Utaha, who had been observing Minamoto no Chiya from beginning to end.

As a writer, the ability to observe and summarize is a natural strength for her.

Don't be fooled by the fact that she has only known Yuan Qianye for a few hours.

However, she already had a fairly good understanding of him and the people around him.

Needless to say, Eriri Sawamura has known him since elementary school. Judging from her attitude and expressions towards me before, it's obvious that she has a very strong affection for her longtime friend, Chiyo Minamoto, and...

Well... how should I put it... it's like a food-protecting mentality, even though in a sense this isn't "food" that belongs solely to her.

Furthermore, judging from her attitude and words when she approached him, it was clear that Eriri Sawamura's affection for him far outweighed that of Chiya Minamoto.

As for Saeko Busujima, she was his senior from the same school. She was kind and gentle, unlike the short, blond guy who was hostile when they first met. Instead, she was poised and friendly throughout.

They belong to the same kendo club and won the national championship together. The value of this experience of working together and reaping the rewards is self-evident.

Observing their interactions, there was nothing too tense about it; it seemed quite normal. They were probably just friends who were senior and junior, both outstanding kendo geniuses who appreciated each other and got along very well.

As for the Takanashi sisters, the younger sister is cute, innocent, lively, and simple-minded. She says whatever comes to mind, and a lot of useful information comes directly from her. She is quite easy to get along with.

The older sister is calm and composed, with the demeanor of a matriarch. She is also outstanding in appearance. Although it is a blended family, she has a very good relationship with her adopted brother, Yuan Qianye. In fact, they seem to be closer than many blood-related siblings.

After all, judging from that little incident just now—

Gen Chiya is a germaphobe who, right after getting off the tram, will immediately grab a tissue to wipe his right hand that he just held onto the tram's public handrail.

Judging from the fact that he didn't show any unusual reaction after touching the shoes that his stepsister had been wearing for some time.

That alone is enough to explain a lot.

Kasumigaoka Utaha silently scribbled furiously in the notebook in her mind.

By observing and summarizing the above information, we will know how to act in the future.

If you want to get closer to the Prince Charming who lends a helping hand in your life in the future.

So the Takanashi sisters are definitely an obstacle they can't avoid.

Yuan Qianye undoubtedly values ​​his family, so he has to do everything he can to build a good relationship with them.

As for Saeko Busujima, she treated him kindly, so he should naturally reciprocate in the same way. It would be best if they could become friends who could talk about anything.

As for Eriri Sawamura, that short, mixed-race girl is a bit of a problem...

Until we are fully integrated into Yuan Qianye's circle, we can only temporarily ignore the hostility she is showing.

However, they certainly won't just keep enduring it like this.

What's that line from the Art of War...?

Oh right, let's just be patient and avoid confrontation for now.

After that, wait for the right opportunity to launch a counterattack.

Her thoughts were so obviously exposed to someone she had just met, which clearly showed that she was just a simple-minded kid without any guile or cunning.

While it requires attention, overall it is not a cause for concern.

Having sorted things out, Kasumigaoka Utaha was in a great mood.

I felt like the male lead in my life was already in place, and a rosy, youthful life was beckoning me from just around the corner.

Gen Chiya and his group waited for Yukino to gather in front of a prominent statue of a celebrity by the roadside, while Toka also had to wait for Haruno to meet them.

In front of them, the road was blocked by signs, and police were maintaining order.

The road leading further towards the fireworks festival was under traffic control and turned into temporary sales points.

Seeing everyone else eating, Rikka Takanashi's cravings were aroused. Even though she knew that she would be eating with Yukino later, she couldn't resist running to a stall selling candied hawthorns to ask about the price.

The stall owner's answer made her look embarrassed. The prices of snacks at scenic spots, amusement parks, or festival stalls are more than twice the normal supermarket price. This situation seems to be the norm all over the world.

Rikka was craving it herself, but with her friends all around, she felt embarrassed not to buy them their share.

But with such a high price, she would be extremely distressed about her wallet if everyone had a share!

Kasumigaoka Utaha saw this opportunity and her eyes lit up. Just as she was about to step forward to help pay, Minamoto Chiyo had already stepped forward and stuffed his wallet into her hand.

"Buy it if you want to eat it."

"Thank you, Chiya, oh no, thank you, Onii-chan!"

"You're welcome. I'm just a heartless payment machine."

"Don't say that, I still respect you very much, elder brother..."

Looking at Rikka's delighted face, and Gen Chiya, who seemed to be in a good mood as she was being flattered.

Kasumigaoka Utaha silently wrote down the word "sister complex" after Minamoto Chiya's name in her mind.

After thinking about it, she still felt it was inappropriate, so she added another parenthesis after it, adding the word "suspected".

Liuhua bought a few skewers of candied hawthorns and then turned around to give one to each person.

As dusk approached and the crowd grew larger, the situation became increasingly complex.

The Yukinoshita sisters finally arrived, albeit late.

"Sorry, sorry, I didn't expect the traffic to be so bad. We should have taken the tram. You must have been waiting a long time."

Yang Nai quickened her pace and immediately clasped her hands together in apology upon meeting him.

Her eyes lit up when she noticed Toka in her yukata. She was amazed by her beauty and moved closer to examine her closely.

Yukino followed behind her sister, and as soon as she appeared in front of everyone, Eriri couldn't help but go up to her.

For some reason, Kasumigaoka Utaha was unusually agitated.

The girl she was facing had a faint smile on her face. She let her hold her hands and whispered something to her, which made her nod and quiet down.

Then the two of them slowly walked over.

She first greeted the other girls with a smile, but forgot to greet Minamoto Chiyo. She only glanced at her briefly before finally meeting the gaze of Kasumigaoka Utaha, a stranger in the room.

Many women possess a unique talent, which most people collectively refer to as "sixth sense."

It is mostly silent, but at crucial moments, it will suddenly give off some omens for no apparent reason.

For example, when a husband returns home, a wife might inexplicably feel that he has betrayed her at first glance.

Later I found out that my sixth sense was right!

The same is true now.

Kasumigaoka Utaha felt a strange flutter in her heart after just one glance at Yukino Yukinoshita.

It's like... most cats and dogs can't get along.

The cold-faced girl in front of her seemed to be her nemesis.

…………

063: Is this considered a private engagement? (6000)

Our first real meeting.

Yukino Yukinoshita and Utaha Kasumigaoka were silently sizing each other up.

Yuan Qianye gave a brief introduction.

Kasumigaoka Utaha suppressed the uneasy feeling in her heart and smiled.

Yukino Yukinoshita was not bothered by Eriri's preconceived complaints and nodded slightly at her.

The two girls' first meeting was uneventful and quite normal.

On the other side, Yang Nai also took Toka's arm. Today, their group was going to split up, and the two of them had other friends to meet up with, so they waved and left in the other direction.

It was a little past six o'clock. At this time of day in the height of summer, large swaths of crimson clouds had spread across the sky from the west, and it was not yet completely dark.

After that, things naturally proceeded according to the previous arrangements.

"Is everyone still hungry? Do you have any recommendations for restaurants?" Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at the others, trying her best to be friendly.

Since elementary school, due to her intelligence and precociousness, she did not particularly enjoy playing with her peers, and this situation did not improve after she entered junior high school.

So strictly speaking, Kasumigaoka Utaha doesn't have any close friends, and naturally, she has no experience in making friends.

However, she is clever and will not panic in the face of this situation; she has people to refer to.

She mentally reviewed all the campus light novels she had read, focusing on the cheerful and popular female protagonists, quickly scanning and organizing common lines and behaviors, and making notes.

All she has to do now is to freely express herself without damaging the notebook.

"Thank you. My sister and I ate at home before we left, so we're not too hungry right now," Yukino Yukinoshita said first.

She did eat at home before leaving, and although it was just some snacks, it was enough for her.

“Me too, I’m not too hungry, so Yukino and I don’t need any.” Eriri immediately chimed in.

After Yukino arrived, she stayed by her side, like a drowning person clinging to a lifebuoy. Having found her pillar of support, she regained her confidence and self-assurance in her words.

Kasumigaoka Utaha remained silent for a moment. Let's leave Sawamura aside for now; this petite girl is no big deal.

She couldn't quite tell whether Yukina was deliberately avoiding her conversation, trying to embarrass her by not cooperating, or whether what she said was true.