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

Someone once said that the way to a woman's heart is through a cherry blossom path.

To illustrate this in real life, using an example from Shiyu's own experience, it's like when she overheard a conversation between her mother and a neighbor—

The neighbor was talking about a wife in a family on the street who had recently been subjected to domestic violence by her husband.

The mother lamented, "How many times have we gone through this? Why haven't we gotten a divorce yet?"

The neighbor aunt smiled cryptically and said, "It's because her husband is very capable in certain aspects, so she can't bear to part with him."

When Shiyu heard this conversation, she felt nothing; in fact, she found it somewhat absurd.

Such a statement is tantamount to animalizing women.

Only animals would be so irrationally driven by their physiological desires.

But now, she is accepting the process.

She couldn't completely let go of the past, but the moment her lover embraced her, she, who hadn't been this intimate with him in a long time, instantly surrendered.

The words spoken were all rejections, but the body's reactions were all attempts at coaxing and acquiescence.

She wouldn't let him touch her body, but she held his hand tightly.

She said she hated his approach, but under his sweet words, her eyes gradually softened.

Unwilling to reconcile so easily at this moment, she allowed him to do whatever he wanted to her, and finally, unable to hold her tongue any longer, she let out the sound he loved to hear most.

Shiyu had never before experienced Qianye's unprecedented tenderness with such wholeheartedness and satisfaction as she did tonight.

He was like the most dutiful and conscientious knight in the world, carefully serving his most important princess, strictly respecting her wishes, and regarding her as everything.

She felt as if she had lost all weight, floating on soft clouds, or as if she were soaking in a jar of sweet water.

She then realized how easy it was to let go of her stubbornness, reconcile with herself, and simply immerse herself in the present moment.

I don't want to think about anything...

My brain is really about to break down...

"You have to go to work tomorrow, right..."

After the tenderest first time, Shiyu, completely satisfied and flushed with an ambiguous pink, had all her sharp edges smoothed out and lay like water in Yuan Qianye's arms.

"Yes, I have to leave at nine o'clock in the morning, so I can spend more time with you."

If Yuan Qianye had said such a thing as soon as he entered the room, he would most likely have been met with Shi Yu's disdainful scorn.

But now, she simply hummed softly in the softest of voices and snuggled closer into his arms.

"Then what time will you be back tomorrow night...?"

"It's hard to say for sure. There's filming work involved, and the specific progress depends on the teamwork and coordination of the entire crew."

"I'm just not entirely sure..."

"Yes, I'm sorry, I also really wanted to come back and be with you sooner."

"Forget it..."

Shiyu gave a cute hum, rested for a while, regained some strength, and slowly pulled her mind from the lingering sensation.

"If you can't guarantee you'll be back on time tomorrow, you'll just have to find another time."

What are your plans?

"I don't have any plans, it's just that there are some things between you and someone, we can't keep putting it off."

"...!"

Yuan Qianye perked up, rolled over, and stared intently at her.

Shi Yu's face flushed slightly, and she turned her head to the side.

"Next week, any day is fine, you pick a time, and I'll talk to her."

There is no doubt who this "she" refers to.

Yuan Qianye was very excited, and only looked up when Shiyu was almost out of breath: "Thank you, Shiyu."

Shi Yu, struggling to breathe, wrapped her arms around his neck and whispered in his ear, "I think... I'm still okay..."

"...!"

There is no reason for Yuan Qianye not to grant such a request.

"Be gentle, just like you did just now..."

"Yes, Your Highness..."

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Volume 2: Chapter 196: Her Clash with Her

October 7th, Monday.

At the entrance of Soubu High School, Saeko Busujima, wearing a disciplinary armband, carefully scrutinizes each student's appearance and manners for any irregularities.

"Good morning, Saeko-nee!"

Eriri was full of energy today. Her optimistic personality made her forget about being ignored by that jerk Kasumigaoka at school and no longer care.

Good morning, Eriri.

Eriri stood next to Saeko and casually started chatting: "You're on duty today too."

Saeko nodded and explained, "Yes, several disciplinary committee members have voluntarily resigned this semester, and we haven't been able to recruit any new ones yet, so I'll have to take over for the time being."

"That sounds tough."

"I actually find it quite fulfilling, and it has its advantages, such as being able to see Eriri first thing in the morning."

"Hehe, what kind of benefit is this?"

Saeko smiled, then seemed to remember something: "By the way, did Chiya tell you?"

"Qianye? What are you saying?"

"It seems not. Perhaps he wanted to tell you in person."

So what exactly are you trying to say?

"It's about you and..." Saeko was about to continue when her gaze went past Eriri's shoulder and looked behind her, her smile deepening: "...Ah, he's here."

Upon hearing this, Eriri immediately turned around and looked in the direction Saeko was looking.

Sure enough, they saw Chiya and Rikka waving as they walked towards them.

"You can ask him yourself later."

After Saeko whispered this to Eriri, she raised her hand to greet Rikka Chiya.

After chatting for a while, Saeko continued her shift at the school gate, while the other three headed towards the teaching building.

Eriri, who had been constantly talked to by Rikka along the way, looked at Minamoto Chiya with a hesitant expression, remaining silent until she changed into indoor shoes. Finally, Minamoto Chiya spoke.

"Rikka, you go first. I have something to say to Eriri alone."

"Good~"

Rikka readily agreed, then hummed an off-key tune and walked away briskly, her fluffy short hair and the tuft of hair sticking up and down with her movements.

This was clearly an unusual behavior in Eriri's eyes.

It's quite strange that Rikka, who is so cheerful and curious, would leave so easily.

And based on the sly, smiling look Rikka gave her before leaving, Eriri instantly realized that Rikka probably already knew about Saeko's hint.

So what exactly happened?! I'm the only one kept in the dark!

Arrive at the corner of the stairs at the end of the school corridor.

Yuan Qianye spoke directly: "Shiyu told me about what happened before, and she asked me to pass on her apologies to you."

Eriri asked, puzzled, "What about before?"

"You went to find her specifically, but she ignored you and left directly. She asked me to explain to you that she was in a bad mood at the time, and she hopes that Eriri will be magnanimous and not hold a grudge."

"Is that so..."

I just don't think that guy would say something like that.

Eriri even thought that this was something Chiya had made up to make her happy.

Even if that were true, if her favorite Chiya could go to such lengths for her, what more could be said?

Just forgive that jerk. Anyway, that woman has been ill-mannered more than once or twice, and it makes you seem very magnanimous.

Most importantly, upon comparing her own image, she actually gains favor with Qianye.

Eriri waved her hand dismissively: "Never mind, I wasn't that concerned anyway."

"As expected of Eriri."

Seeing that no one was around, Yuan Qianye pinched her cheek.

He then took out a candy, tore it open, and personally fed it to her.

"!"

Eriri shuddered, as if a faint electric current was spreading from her lips that had been touched.

She subconsciously put the candy in her mouth, the cool and slightly sweet minty taste melting in her mouth, but what made her heart race even faster was the warm touch of Qianye's fingertips as they touched and then left.

She tried to maintain a calm facial expression, her cheeks slightly puffed out from the candy in her mouth, her face feigning composure.

But her eyes were already overflowing with sweetness and joy, and a blush had crept up her ears.

This morning, Monday, she gave it a perfect score of 100!

The smile in Yuan Qianye's eyes deepened, and taking advantage of Eriri's good mood, he brought up the truly important matter: "Can you spare some time during your lunch break today?"

"what happened?"

"It's fine that your relationship with Shiyu was like that before, but now that we're together, we can't just let the problems between you continue to go unresolved. So I'd like to ask you both to come together today to talk about it."

"If that guy is okay with it, then of course I'm okay with it too."

"Okay, then during lunch break, let's go directly to Saeko's side to meet up."